Charming upon first glance, Hollis possesses a well balanced mix of compassion and intuition. He carries a natural grace that makes him adept at navigating social situations with poise and tact. Demonstrating a deep understanding of others’ emotions, he often serves as a compassionate confidant. His empathetic character allows him to pick up on subtleties and navigate complex emotions, often going out of his way to understand and support those around them. Maneuvering through scenarios with a steady pace, he often acts as a peacemaker in conflicts. Seeking to foster harmonious relationships, he opts to resolve quarrels diplomatically.

Though his idealistic nature may lead to occasional indecision, Hollis is fueled by his pursuit of meaningful connections and a desire to make a positive impact on the world. However, this can make decision-making a bit challenging as he weighs the pros and cons extensively, sometimes struggling to settle on a choice. This same wishful nature yields a tendency to daydream and seek refuge in his imagination when faced with harsh realities. His escaptist tendencies allows him to find inspiration in artistic pursuits and have a unique perspective on life, but could also impede his ability to confront issues head-on.

With regard to his own self perception, Hollis is overly sensitive to the way others view him. He’s susceptible to criticism and perceived slights, and without meaning, tends to take such things personally. Prioritizing the happiness of others, he tends to be insecure about the way he comes off at times. Because of this, he tends to hide his deeper desires, and deflects voicing his own opinions in regard to more serious matters. In reality, his role as a natural pacemaker stems from his aversion to conflict. His idealism can lead to a perfectionist mindset, often causing stress and frustration as he attempts to appease everyone around him..

Divorcing when he was still a child, his parents split custody of their children; Hollis to his mother and his twin sister to his father. He has little memories of the times his family was whole, but the separation was amicable enough for them all to still occasionally visit one another. Post familial segregation, he comfortably moved to Solterra until he inevitably left the region for Starhaven.

Hollis’ childhood and adolescence was flavored with savory scents and rhythmic clatter. His mother established a family-owned restaurant, promoting it as a haven where culinary delights danced on plates and the warmth of hospitality enveloped patrons. The environment honed his social skills. He often sought to converse with visitors, and sat all around with whoever was kind enough to entertain a small fry barely tall enough to look over the tables. Despite being brought up by a single mother, it felt as if a whole village of inconsistent guests aided in his development.

Nevertheless, despite their current favorable circumstances, Hollis’ mother envisioned big dreams for her son. Whilst single-handedly maintaining the eatery, she focused fervently in ensuring he was educated. She had aspirations for him to venture into the world of research, envisioning a future where he would don the cap of an esteemed academic. Yet, beneath the positive responses to the encouraging smiles and well-intentioned guidance, her child harbored a different yearning.

Whenever there were days that customers weren’t as inviting to a brat joining their meal, Hollis found solace in the written world. During these times, the restaurant's bustling ambiance served as a backdrop to his clandestine escapes into the realms of fiction. Eventually, he dreamt of crafting worlds with words, and often fled into the lives of protagonists. The clash between filial duty and personal passion simmered within him, and as the time for crucial decisions approached, he felt the weight of suppositions pressing down.

Torn between the desire to please his mother and the yearning to pursue his own creative calling, Hollis found himself at a crossroads. Ignoring the nagging in his heart, he procrastinated on a terminus consensus. Under the pretense of wanting to help his mother with the business, he spent the latter teenage years of his youth busying himself with the pots and pans. Conversations about calls to action were half-heartedly brushed off—but as the years progressed, so did the difficulty of evading his mother’s suspicious eye.

Eventually, Hollis was cornered with doubtful protests to his lack of serious thought towards his imminent future. In a moment mixed with uncertainty and fear, he made a daring choice—to join the Starhaven Project. With the excuse of gaining research experience through being a part of the expedition, he ran away from the expectations that loomed over him. In this way, he can temporarily appease his mother while still being able to extend his dreams for just a while longer.

• Astrological sign is Libra rising, Pisces sun, and Cancer moon
• MBTI: INFJ
• Carries a magic item gifted to him by his father; a crystal that allows him to conjure small fires, similar to lighting up a match
• Lactose intolerant
• Secretly writing a romance novel; he pretends it’s a personal journal to anyone who asks