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Basics
Full name » Julian Parker Everette (Previously O'Mally)
Goes by » Parker, Ian
Age & DOB » 28, born April 2nd
Current Occupation » In the U.S. Army. Anything more in depth than that likely won't be pried from him.
Species » Human; infected
Gender » Male
Marital status » What is this
Orientation » Sex is sex; in other words gender is irrelevant
Height & Weight » 6'2 and hovering at 181lbs
Infection date » Age 9; February 17th
Parasite incubation period » 7 years; dormant and undetected
Full assimilation of parasite » Age 16 of human host, somewhere in the month of October; parasite now cognizant and active
In depth physical
Hair » Dark Brown
Eyes » Chocolate
Complexion » Lightly tanned
Scent (subject to change) » Currently cigarette smoke and alcohol; or at least that's the most likely scent. Occasionally he smells of earth - the outdoors, of wood and grass, dirt and blood.
Accent & Languages » Western american dialect; think California. Speaks common and bits of Spanish.
Extended & Mental
Family » Mother, father, and sister back in Ireland as far as he knows. No desire to make contact. Younger brother Luken.
Previous Occupation » Waiter and bartender.
Personality » Charming, witty, relaxed and carefree; closet pessimist and fake optimist. Ian is genuinely attracted to good company and compelling people who keep him guessing, but despite any attractions most every bond that he forms is only temporary. He's a gentleman but short on things like patience, and he's got a vicious and volatile temper despite efforts to keep his anger suppressed.
Quirks » Tendencies to brace his hands at the back of his neck when indecisive; blinks a fraction more when lying; breathes slower and rubs his thumb against his forefinger incessantly when about to lose his temper.
Good things » Water, liquor, clothes or lack thereof, meat and in particular medium-rare steaks, dark haired women, live bands, drugs, starless nights, the color red
Bad things » Loud startling noises when unexpected, lightning and general electrical currents, extremely cramped spaces, blinding light
Anomalies & Possible disorders » Acute fear of electrocution; hidden signs of schizophrenia, claustrophobic, light sensitivity, etc.
Under the skin
Parasite lifespan » Until the death of it's host.
Functions » Spread of infection to additional hosts and consumption of needed nutrients.
Effects on host » Infection is associated with damage to astrocytes, glial cells which surround and support neurons; damage to these cells are most often associated with schizophrenia but in this case it is a tightly controlled alteration of behavior set on by the parasite to force the host to do as desired. Duration of full control is acute - sudden and short in duration but severe - and presents as a personality or behavior disorder, leaving the host with no memory of the functions carried out during such phases.
Model references and uh, also..What is this dontclickit!
