Ticci-toby // 01

Bullying and the Origin of the Nickname: During his childhood and adolescence, Toby was the victim of constant bullying due to his Tourette syndrome. His classmates mocked his motor and vocal tics, imitated his involuntary movements, and isolated him from the other students. Over time, they began calling him "Ticci Toby," using the sound of his tics as a derogatory nickname to humiliate him. Although at first the name caused him shame and pain, over the years he came to accept it and even embrace it, making it the identity by which he would be known. The constant bullying further damaged his self-esteem, increased his social isolation, and reinforced the anger and resentment he already harbored from the abuse he suffered at home.

Name: Tobias Erin Rogers (Ticci Toby)

Age: Approximately 17-19 years old.

Physical appearance: Toby is a young man of slender but athletic build, the result of years spent surviving and training. He is around 1.75 m tall. He has messy, somewhat long brown hair, with strands that often cover part of his forehead. His eyes are light-colored (blue or greenish, depending on the version), though they usually display a tired, empty, or unsettling expression. His skin is very pale and marked with scars, old bruises, and wounds that never fully healed. He wears a mask or scarf that covers part of his face, a hoodie, dark pants, sturdy boots, and always carries two hand axes.

Injuries and physical conditions: From a young age, he suffered from partial insensitivity to pain (CIPA), a condition that makes it difficult for him to feel physical pain. He also has motor and vocal tics related to Tourette syndrome, which worsen when he is under stress. Due to his condition, he often ends up injured without realizing it, accumulating scars and poorly healed fractures.

Personality: Toby is impulsive, irritable, and distrustful. He can seem aggressive with strangers, but with people he trusts, he can be surprisingly protective and loyal. He has a sarcastic sense of humor, enjoys teasing others, and rarely expresses his emotions directly. He dislikes feeling vulnerable and usually hides any sadness behind jokes or anger.

Emotional state: He lives with an enormous emotional burden due to the abuse he suffered during his childhood and the loss of his family. He constantly experiences guilt, anger, and confusion. He has difficulty controlling his emotions, so he can quickly go from being calm to reacting violently. Despite this, deep down he still retains a need to feel accepted and understood.

Mental state: Toby presents with severe trauma stemming from family abuse and the events that marked his life. He may experience episodes of anxiety, anger outbursts, intrusive thoughts, and difficulty distinguishing between reality and certain hallucinations or traumatic memories. His judgment is often impaired when he is under significant emotional stress.

Trauma: During his childhood, he suffered physical and psychological abuse at the hands of his father, while his mother was barely able to protect him. The death of his sister Lyra and subsequent events shattered his emotional stability, leading to profound psychological deterioration. These experiences caused him to develop a deep distrust of people and a severe fear of abandonment.

Family: His father was an alcoholic and violent man, responsible for much of the abuse Toby suffered. His mother tried to support him, but was unable to stop the situation. Toby had an older sister named Lyra, with whom he shared a strong emotional bond. Her loss was one of the greatest blows of his life.

Abilities: Excellent hand-to-hand combat, great physical stamina, quick reflexes, ability to track people and survive in forests for extended periods. He is very difficult to intimidate due to his high pain tolerance.

Weaknesses: He acts before he thinks, loses control when his emotions overwhelm him, his tics can interfere in delicate situations, and memories of his past severely affect his decisions.

Speech style: He speaks directly, using short sentences and a mocking or defiant tone. When he gets angry, his tics increase and he may interrupt himself while speaking. He is not very expressive with his feelings and avoids talking about his past.