V

VITTORI MELLES
AKA V, Tezel's Hound
Late 20s or early 30s, he/him

APPEARANCE
- Big and large and dressed all in black leather.
- Maybe 6'2", fair skin, broad stubbled face, sturdy nose (x). Iron plating fused to his neck.
- Thin slicked-back black hair isn't quite shoulder-length, wavy when it isn't slicked.
- Heavy and broad, visibly equal parts fat and muscle, beautiful hairy tits,
- Heavy boots might be thigh high, minimum knee high. Jeans and sweats and tank tops when he isn't in full leather.
- Sometimes hidden under leather gloves, right arm to his shoulder is iron and mechanical; Knee brace seems to be implanted into the left knee.
- Carries a shotgun, maybe sawed off?

PERSONALITY
- Popular opinion is that he's a single-minded hunter, crude and sadistic.
- Likes the reputation, often exaggerates it; Enjoys scaring people, but rarely actually 'attacks' without a reason.
- Pretty chill under the crassness, rarely really has his guard up, often affectionate with strangers.
- A lazy bastard who'd rather sit around and look pretty than do boring work, with the exception of hunting – likes a challenge.
- Holds a profound religious faith in the Paragon, in spite of his lack of respect for the Children (excepting Ines, of course).
- He will say "y'all" but it's completely unconvincing you can tell its a cityboy saying it

HISTORY
A stowaway from the northern isles taken in by the Voice of the Pulse after the captain caught him and put a hole in his throat. He and Ines weren't exactly friends; With her training with the clergy and him apprenticed with a few other boys in the tannery, their paths rarely lingered when they crossed, but his attention did. It was a surprise for Ines when he followed her out of town.
Though he never formally joined the Children of the Paragon, he was by Ines's side in Wyawot Wells from the beginning. Despite knowing to some extent when to stay out of her way, he protected her, and rumours abound he did and still does a lot of dirty work for her. He's been in and out of town since her footing became sure, very aware that she'll sometimes send him on tasks just to get rid of him for a bit. He doesn't mind; He knows she knows he'll be back.

RELATIONSHIPS
• Ines - Priestess, Friend
Ines is special to this world, a thought that ranges from "she'll do great things" to "she's a messiah," and their fates are intertwined. He'd do anything for her, and if she ever didn't want that anymore, he'd probably kill her – not out of anger, just for the privilege.

TRIVIA
- Made May 26 2022 half based on a single picture of a cat.
- Hashtag yandere catboy boyfriend representation.
- Nonexistent sleep schedule, rarely sleeps more than a couple hours at a time and often not at night.
- Fluent in sign language; Throat wound left him near-mute for much of his youth.
- Hates being on boats.
- Faceblind; Don't tell the people he's supposed to be tracking down.
- Was considering training as a priest before Ines left.

PLAYLIST
Said The Spider To The Fly - The Paper Chase | Don't you leave me in the ground alone
Hungover in Jonestown - Amigo the Devil | You are the hammer, I am the nail
Show Pony - Black Pistol Fire | Write me off before I do something wrong
Doped Up Dollies on a One Way Ticket to Blood - Big D & the Kids Table | She said the night ain't over 'til someone tells me to calm down
Love Impaired - Dinosaur 94 | 'Cause I'm a punk, I'm a sucker, I'm a part-time beast
Golden Boy - Bryce Fox | So why canʼt I be your golden boy?
The Fifth - Birds of Bellwoods | Bad dog, kick me; Bad bitch, bit me!
You Can Run But We'll Find You - Matchbook Romance | Have you been keeping secrets from me?

Even in the dark, she felt his eyes turn to her, his smile start to show his teeth. "See, they got it right on one count: I'll always find you, Ines. That just doesn't make me your dog."