Elias "Big E" M'Beki

Core Identity
​Name: Elias M'Beki
​Age: 54
​Gender: Male
​Race: Anthro Western Lowland Gorilla
​Nationality: Congolese-American (Born in Kinshasa, raised in Chicago)
​Orientation: Proudly and Openly Bisexual

Physical Description
​Elias is a mountain of a man with a "retired powerhouse" physique. Standing at a broad 6'4", he possesses the immense, dense muscle mass typical of silverbacks, though his years of enjoying good food and craft beer have gifted him a prominent, firm beer belly that stretches his shirts. His fur is a deep charcoal grey, beginning to "silver" significantly along his back and temples. He wears his hair in well-kept, shoulder-length dreadlocks and usually carries a confident, toothy grin.

Personality
​Elias is the definition of a "gentle giant" with a boisterous streak. He is warm, gregarious, and possesses a deep, rumbling laugh that can shake a room. Having lived through his fair share of ups and downs, he is incredibly grounded and serves as a mentor figure to younger folks in his community. He is fiercely protective but prefers de-escalating a situation with a joke rather than his fists.

Clothing Style
​He prioritizes comfort and "blue-collar chic."
​Regular Wear: Relaxed-fit blue jeans (always with a heavy-duty leather belt), well-worn work boots, and henley shirts or flannel button-downs with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows.
​Accessories: A simple leather wristband and occasionally a pride flag pin on his denim jacket.

Occupation
​Master Carpenter & Furniture Designer. He owns a small workshop called "Silverback Woodworks," specializing in heavy-duty, handcrafted oak tables and bed frames.

Personal History
​Elias spent his twenties and thirties working as a high-level security consultant and semi-pro wrestler, which accounts for his massive frame. After a decade of the high-stress life, he decided to "mellow out" and pursue his true passion: woodworking.
​Coming out later in life (in his late 30s) was a turning point for him. He spent years feeling he had to fit a "hyper-masculine" mold, but once he embraced his bisexuality, he found a new sense of peace. He is now a staple at local Pride events, often seen wearing a shirt that says "Large, In Charge, and Bi," holding a beer in one hand and a bratwurst in the other.

Likes
Smoked brisket and
craft IPAS
70s Soul and Motown
music
The smell of fresh
cedar sawdust
Sunday afternoon
football

Dislikes
Small, flimsy chairs
People who mistake
kindness for
weakness
Shaving (he hates the
itch)
Gatekeeping in the
LGBTQ+ community

Bisexual