DOWN IN THE DIRT;;
DEMETRIUS
adult, late thirties | male | he/him | centipede
Nicknames: Dimitri, Demi
Appearance: A stylized centipede, with lacking the discomfort-inducing ability of his real-life counterparts. Dimitri possesses a reflective black carapace, divided into seven long, segmented parts, with six arms sprouting from his upper body, which is always lifted from the floor. His short, stubby legs sprout from his dark brown underbelly with one per body segment, and soft black striping patterns run across his torso and stomach. His face is flat, with a pair of large, brown front-facing eyes in the center and two short black curly black antennae that look like horns, made for decoration rather than sensing. He often dresses in white dress shirts, tailored to fit his additional arms, and dark slacks with similar edits, with a black jacket tied around his waist.
Personality: Someone who comes and goes like a ghost with the passing of time, accompanied by the soft purr of his car's engine. Dimitri excludes a natural warmth, kindness, and liveliness, clear even from the first impression. While he carries himself with serene confidence, comfortable in situation no matter how tense or embarrassing, he's a man of activity who always integrates himself into the action with a patient smile and smooth negotiation. Only in moments of solitude or accompaniment by small numbers does he lapse into a soft silence, his relaxation revealing a man that enjoys civilization but has never truly belonged to it. Because, even for those willing to look underneath his carapace and his legs, the truth of centipedes has always clung to him—a craving for excitement and adrenaline, for the breath of death and decay that comes from living on the edge. Though he controls it well, Dimitri cannot help but be drawn towards the thrill of recklessness.
Strengths:
- Levelheaded, remaining calm and able even in the face of extreme shock, danger, or stress.
- Communication, being able to speak with ease now matter the crowd and negotiate efficiently and effectively no matter the stakes.
- Explosive movement, with extensive experiences in the extreme sports of street racing and Brightnight Boulevard's staples: high risk skating and mech suit piloting.
Weaknesses:
- Poor perception of color, with similar shades blending together and making it difficult to see hidden objects, especially when they're camouflaged and immobile.
- Cold-blooded, getting chills quickly and becoming sluggish at lower temperatures.
- Risk-taking, inclined towards deciding to take other thrilling but perilous actions after indulging in danger.
Gag Tracks
Home Neighborhood: Noir Side
Current Residence: Brightnight Boulevard
Background: A Toon born and raised to a bright, loving family living in the monochrome houses of Noir Side. Come adulthood, he left to Brightnight Boulevard to pursue higher education, only to fall in love with its lively streets. Dimitri couldn't help but wander the city, taking in the brilliance of the nightlife. Come graduation, he fell into managing the very hobbyist communities that so attracted him, spending his days organizing events and negotiating between circles and his nights flitting between the different people of the city—sometimes visiting restaurants and other times toy-makers, whoever indulged his interest and was willing to shelter him in exchange for aid around their store.
Other:
- His official name is Demetrius, which he uses for official events and work. However, he goes by Dimitri in everyday life and lets his closest friends call him Demi.
- Despite having an apartment, he practically lives in his car, driving around to find someone that interests him, and staying for weeks or months to help out at their business.
- He can eat anything without changing his expression and often lives off of leftovers.
- He has a slight Noir Side accent but emphasizes crisp accentuation to make his words easy to understand despite it. Doesn't mind switching back to its vernacular, though.
