James

Character Dossier
Name: James Barnes
Age: 18 years
Status: Prisoner (in places of deprivation of liberty)
Condition: Severe mental disorder, chemical dependence
Appearance
He looks like a shadow of his former self. Thin, almost bony, with pale, sallow skin. His hair is an unkempt, tangled mess of chestnut brown, which he constantly tugged at when nervous. His eyes, once lively, are now perpetually wide, with a cloudy gaze and dark circles under them—the result of insomnia and a constant search for a fix. A nervous smirk or a frozen expression of incomprehension can often be seen on his face.
Character and psyche
James is a "fucked-up person" in the truest sense of the word. His psyche was shattered not only by domestic violence but also by hard drugs. He's unpredictable: one second he can be laughing at an unfunny joke, the next he'll be in an uncontrollable rage or cowering in a corner, muttering something incoherent.
His perception of reality is distorted. He often doesn't understand where dreams end and reality begins. Due to drug-induced psychosis, he's prone to paranoia: he feels as if even the walls of his prison cell are whispering behind his back.
Biography (RP-backstory)
James's life became a living hell as a child. His blend of Ukrainian and American roots didn't bring him harmony, only a sense of alienation in both cultures. After running away from home at 17, trying to escape family pressure and the trauma of violence, he lost his way.
Instead of building a future, he began seeking solace in drugs and pills. His attempt to "forget" led to him completely losing touch with reality. His journey ended in prison after yet another violent trip, which resulted in either a fight or a random crime committed while completely insane.
Current situation
He's currently locked in a cell where even the harshest medications aren't helping. The prison environment only worsens his condition. He's an unruly creature: the other prisoners fear him for his inadequacy.