Murdoch Nickalls

Murdoc Alphonse (Faust) Nickals is the bassist, self-proclaimed leader, founder, and "king" of the band Gorillaz. According to legend, Murdoc is a "foundling," born in a mental institution and left on the doorstep of his father, Sebastian Jacob Nickals. He grew up to be a secretive, nervous, and uncontrollable guy with a lot of bad habits and a marginal lifestyle. Physically, Murdock is a green-skinned, black-haired man of average height with long fingernails and a crooked nose. He is short-tempered, arrogant, grumpy, and rude. The character is also prone to erratic behavior, for example, they might throw cakes and pastries at passersby without logic or reason. In addition, Murdock is lazy and, for example, in the music video for Do Ya Thing, he uses a chair lift to go down the stairs, although he is able to walk without assistance. According to the psychological analysis of Murdock's personality conducted by the "Department of Musical Correction," the character has a deep-seated self-hatred stemming from his mother's rejection of him as an infant, and a desperate need for approval and acceptance. Some of Murdock's character traits are:

Hot-tempered and rude. The character may exhibit aggression towards others. 14 Arrogant and self-absorbed. Murdoch often speaks highly of himself and boasts about his accomplishments. Self-centered and selfish. The character believes the world exists for his own pleasure. A thrill-seeker. Murdock is willing to take risks for the adrenaline rush, often endangering his own life and the lives of his teammates. Underhanded and cunning. The character often goes behind the backs of others to achieve their goals. Possesses a dark and unusual sense of humor. At times displays a playful side, sometimes manifesting as hyperactive and frenetic. Capable of changing character. The character can quickly shift from subdued and sullen behavior to more enthusiastic and boisterous when interacting with others.