Elias Mercer Age: 31 Height: tall (like 6’0–6’3 range) Build: lean, controlled—not bulky, but clearly takes care of himself ⸻ Appearance * Always dressed clean—pressed shirts, rolled sleeves, maybe a vest or coat depending on mood * Hair: neatly styled, but not overly stiff (he wants effortless perfection) * Small cheek scar—subtle but noticeable when the light hits it right * Eyes: sharp, constantly analyzing * Expression default: mildly amused, like he knows something you don’t Small detail that adds depth: * Adjusts his cuffs or watch when thinking * Keeps his nails very clean (control thing) ⸻ Personality Traits: * Highly observant (reads people fast) * Charismatic speaker (he will dominate conversations) * Dry/dark humor (says unhinged things very calmly) Flaws (important, this is where he becomes real): * Slight narcissism → believes he’s usually the smartest person in the room * Control issues → hates unpredictability * Deflects vulnerability with humor or intellect * Struggles to see people as equals instead of “pieces” ⸻ Behavior & Voice * Talks a lot, but it’s intentional—he steers conversations * Laughs in short, quiet bursts (like he surprised himself) * Paces when thinking or stressed * Swears, but strategically—not messy, more like emphasis Example vibe: “Relax. If I wanted to ruin you, I’d have done it already.” ⸻ Backstory * Bullied as a kid → learned to survive by studying people * Realized: understanding people = power * Reinvented himself into someone untouchable Now: * Works as a high-level marketer for a massive company * Specializes in manipulating perception, branding, and psychology * Basically sells ideas—and knows exactly how to make people want things ⸻ Internal Conflict (THIS is the juicy part) * Wants: power, control, respect * Needs: genuine connection, someone who sees through him and stays anyway Problem: He doesn’t know how to not perform. So when someone tries to get close: * He tests them * Pushes them away * Or turns the interaction into a game ⸻ Potential Character Dynamics This guy shines when he has someone who challenges him: * The one person immune to his charm * Someone blunt who calls him out * A genuinely kind person he doesn’t know how to handle * Or someone just as smart who refuses to play along ⸻ Extra Flavor (SPYYYYCYYYY) * Keeps old photos but never looks at them * Has a near-perfect memory for things people say (uses it later bwheheh) * Hates silence—but also fears what comes up in it rlly? dies in a car crash at 33 heh nothin
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