Russell HamiltonAge (appearance): Mid 20s
Age (actual): 27
Gender: Male
Species: Human - Vampire Familiar
Hair: Short, dark blonde hair. Usually well kept and tidy but Russ is well aware that age is sneaking up on him and the hairline is receding ever so slightly.
Eyes: Russell’s eyes are bright blue. He usually wears glasses, but occasionally wears contacts, mainly for special occasions.
Frame: Russell is slim, but with a solid frame. He clearly works out, focusing mainly on keeping his torso trim and his arms with well defined muscles.
Distinguishing marks: Russ has a tattoo on his right bicep. It’s just a Celtic knot he thought looked good when he was a teenager but now he wishes he’d waited and got something more meaningful. He usually keeps a short moustache and beard which are the same dark blonde colour as his hair.
Personality: Russell has a very addictive personality, he smokes, drinks, and has dabbled in various drugs in his time. When he’s trying to get what he wants Russ gets quite snappy, easily frustrated and angers quickly, which had got much worse since he’s become Dale’s familiar and the craving is for blood, not just nicotine. He’ll lash out, argue, but not well because he can only think about what he wants.
But when he has his hit Russell becomes much more mellow and easy-going, doing anything to keep his vampire happy. He’s loyal and loving, when he’s happy. Otherwise he can become vicious and say hurtful things which usually isn’t the best thing for getting what he needs.
Recently Russell’s become far more aware of his mortality, but Dale promised to sire him… soon. That was three years ago, but Russell is still waiting, well aware timing is ticking on. But Dale got him hooked on vampire blood and the couple of times Dale has left he’s come crawling back a week or so later, desperate for another hit. At least the blood has slowed his aging a little, making him appear younger than he is due to the years drinking vampire blood, just a little at a time.
History:
Russell grew up in New York, going to a good school paid for by well off parents. He grades were only average though, and began slipping when he hit his teens as he began smoking and drinking, generally hanging out with the wrong crowds. As soon as he left school Russell left New York, coming to the city and surviving off his parents credit cards - they cared too much about him to cut them off as long as he called once a week to let them know he was still alive and the one using the cards.
They grew fed up of his antics when he was twenty one, and cut him off because he’d begun using their money to buy hard drugs. Russell, although he had some cash put aside, panicked. He’d found out a little about vampires from visiting Risk, and became a pet, moving between vampires, never staying with one of more than a year until he met Dale when he was twenty five. The vampire, still young himself, fell for the human and made Russell his familiar, promising Russ that he would turn him.
But he’s still human.
Awareness of Supernaturals: Russ knows about vampires and a little about demons. He knows werewolves exist but he doesn’t know much about them.
Occupation/Job: None, he quite enjoys being a house pet.
Interesting facts: He drinks and smokes, but has been off most other drugs since Dale took him in. Occasionally he still enjoys smoking weed, but not often.
Hobbies: Russ loves playing video games, and is pretty good at them. He loves music and watching TV, although it’s more just for background noise than actually caring what’s on. Russ is quite gifted as carving wood, creating beautiful works of art. They’re mainly small, but Dale wanted to see what he could do with larger bits and bought a few larger pieces which Russ created beautiful sculptures from. He also burns patterns into wood, enhancing his work or creature pieces by themselves. If he doesn’t have a bit of wood to carve or something else to kepe his hands busy he’ll bite his nails, chewing them until they bleed.
Likes: Russ is addicted to cigarettes, alcohol and vampire blood. He loves being bitten, and drinking from his lover, but Dale only lets him have a tiny amount every week. He enjoys dancing and going out partying, but will be equally happy snuggling up with a loved one on a sofa at home.
Russ quite enjoys cooking, but usually doesn’t bother since it would just be cooking for himself.
Dislikes: Not getting his way. The thought of growing old. Having to rely on or fend for himself. He hates sushi.
Strengths: Russ is loyal to the end, when he thinks the person he is being loyal to will be able to protect him or give him what he wants. He’s usually a ball of energy, but doesn’t often know how to put it to good use. He’s creative but to make his best works he will often need to be pushed into it.
Weaknesses: Although energetic, Russ usually lacks motivation to really do anything useful. His addictions are a serious flaw and Russell lets them control him. He uses people, usually without really realising what he’s doing, mistaking it for love when people have what he wants.