Character Name: Dimitri Klauschen
Codename: Verloren
Family: Johann (father), Karina (mother)
Sex: Male
Sexual Orientation: Homosexual
Race: Dhampyr.
Birthdate: May 22nd
Age: Twenty-four.
Blood Type: Always changing.
Hair*: Curly or messy faux-hawk. Dyed black. Natural colour almost platinum blond.
Eyes: Ice blue, though highly reflective; they sometimes appear to be one or more different colours at any given time - green, grey, violet. When vampyric nature takes over, pupils enlarge to eclipse entire eye
Face: Narrow, high cheek bones.
Complexion: Deathly pale, almost marble-like.
Weight: 142lbs
Height: 6' 1"
Type of Body Build: Slender, a little on the bony side.
Distinguishing Marks: A USB port embedded at the base of his neck. It is linked to his brain, allowing him to interact with computers by using a connector cable. He also has many piercings; both ears, and a lip ring (left side).
Ideal Voice Actor: Davey Havok
Day Job: Bartender, waiter, entertainer.
Skills: Dimitri is quite artistic, talented with music, cooking and visual arts.
Abilities: Large-scale information exchange with computers. On top of this, he has slightly enhanced regeneration and senses. He also has the ability to manipulate his own blood, shaping it into anything he may need. Unfortunately this "used" blood cannot be reabsorbed, and he must find an outside source as his body is unable to produce blood cells. Because of this, he usually avoids using this ability unless no other options present themselves.
Personality: Dimitri is a genuine sweetheart, albeit a little shy. It does not take much to crack his paper-thin shell though; a simple hello is often enough to spark conversation, friendship, possibly an exchange of phone numbers. Around friends, he can be quite open and somewhat dorky, and strangers are always made to feel welcome; it is not easy to get on his bad side. Lovers are privy to another, enticingly bold side of his personality. He will also never hesitate to put others before himself. Above all else, Dimitri is an artist and loves bouncing ideas off different people, whether it be for artwork, song lyrics or short stories, he is always out looking for inspiration.
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Hobbies: Reading, song-writing, composing and performing electronica music, violin, freaking out at horror video games (video gaming in general, actually), and cooking.
Hates: Early mornings, narrow hallways, white walls, spiders, hospitals and eating anything that had a face.
Likes: Tea, bookstores, rainy days, cats, music, clubbing, concerts, and vintage and otherwise off-beat fashion.
Favorite Color: Anything bright, paired with black.
Favorite Food: Veggie phó, and dried mango.
Favorite Drink: Spiced chai lattes.
Habits: Chewing his lip ring.
Dreams: Signing on with a record company.
Background: Dimitri lived a quiet life, in a small neighborhood with his parents and their cat, Milo. They were not the most wealthy family around, living paycheque to paycheque, but they all believed happiness didn't come with a price tag; between friends and family, his childhood was a happy one. When he came out of the metaphorical closet at age of seventeen, his parents and the few friends he had in school all supported and accepted him.
His peers, however, were not as accepting; he had always endured harassment because of his sickly appearance, and frequent panic attacks, but they now had a whole new book of insults to use, and reasons to bully. One particularly rough evening, he had been jumped by a group of thugs - students he recognized from his classes, and tried escaping down a not-so-empty alley.
He had no chance to react before the vampire struck.
Saved on the brink of death by a couple of scientists, tracking the vampire that had attacked the boy moments ago. They offered help, and he agreed to be a trial subject for a "cure for vampyrism". A trial that turned out to be a series of experiments, creating soldiers - living weapons - from the various supernatural races, to start a whole new arms race. He was taken to a laboratory where he spent many years, subject many tests.
Somewhere between vampire and human, he was rescued - along with many others - by a resistance group known as The Watchtower, who knew of the lab's secrets and plans, and sought to liberate those afflicted, and expose the truth of the seemingly harmless B.R.I.G.H.T. corporation. With their help, he recovered from his seven years of captivity and was reunited with his family. In return for their help, he has joined their ranks, fighting on the front lines, hoping to help lead the rest of the world to the same inconvenient truth kept hidden for decades...
On his own time, he spends his days as a regular member of society; goofing off with friends, shopping a bit too much, staying up all night gaming, reading, or (most likely) writing music, and waiting tables or pouring shots at the Nosh Pit, a local bar featuring a plethora of live musicians, including, sometimes, his own electronica duo, Wyt Noiz.
How do they feel about themselves: Dimitri is very hard on himself; if it does not turn out as he had imagined, he will blame himself before thinking of any other possibilities.
Good Characteristics: Kind, caring and willing to put others before himself.
Character Flaws: He does not think of himself very highly, and often puts himself down. He also tends to internalize things far too much, to avoid worrying others, and so is prone to the occasional meltdown... to start all over again.
How do they relate to others: Very well. Though somewhat shy, Dimitri is quite easy to get along with after very little conversation.
*Artists, feel free to add your own interpretations; play with hair styles (within the character's current hair length), different piercing jewelries, and fashion statements. Go as wild or as safe as you feel like.
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