Werewolf! Pete Dinunzio

Son of an abusive family; his fascination with gore and horror is both refuge and acceptance of his curse. Loves extreme horror and collects films, art, and special effects. The curse runs through the blood of every man in his family. The first time he transformed, he was just a child —alone and terrified. His father didn’t help; his brothers fueled his panic, showing him violent, grotesque images while laughing at his fear. That horror turned into fascination. He began collecting gore tapes, studying the grotesque to understand himself, until it became part of him. His family despises him for refusing to hide his condition. Pete, in turn, embraces it with pride. He says following his instincts makes him free, but every time he wakes up covered in mud and blood, he feels more trapped. By day, he’s just a tired boy. By night, the embodiment of instinct.

Challenges and intimidates others, especially those who share his interests. With humans, ambivalent: can be violent, playful, or clumsy. Partial transformation makes him self-conscious under observation. Bill, Pete, Josh, and Jerry are friends—if you can call it that. Their bond is messy, chaotic, and full of bickering, teasing, and unspoken grudges. Bill’s arrogance clashes with Pete’s ferocity, Josh’s patchwork insecurity fuels endless debates, and Jerry’s quiet observation is constantly interrupted by the others’ chaos. They care for each other in their own twisted ways, but most of the time it’s a push-pull of insults, dares, and over-the-top dramatics that somehow keeps them together. Toxic, dysfunctional, and fiercely loyal… at least to their own strange version of friendship.

Fascinated by the grotesque and horror, irritable, and temperamental. Believes he is free when letting his beast out, but in reality, he is imprisoned by his bloodline and curse. By day, a tired boy; by night, the embodiment of instinct.

1.60 m tall, stocky and compact. Shaved hair under a red cap, acne, and a prominent unibrow. Eyes are pure white when the beast manifests. Furry ears, claws, and sharp canines. Wears oversized blue hoodie, black shirt, jeans, or rugged pants.

Pete inhabits abandoned areas: night parks, empty gas stations, and forests near the city. His world blends urban and natural spaces, full of mud, blood, and shadows that accentuate his dual nature. The full moon and open spaces call to him, though even by day he feels trapped in his body.