He's not a particularly striking individual, Craig's more of a guy to blend into the background. The man is five feet and ten inches tall, he doesn't tower over people nor is he short in contrast. His body isn't rippling with muscles, but it isn't completely skinny either, having some muscle build up. Physically the most interesting thing about his body may be his green eyes, which are deep set and under straight shaped eyebrows. Craig's heart-shaped face is well defined albeit, not harshly so. His cheek bones are set high and don't jut out, his chin is round and his lips are thin. The man's nose isn't terribly large and his ears don't stick out. Overall, based on appearances alone he often comes off as attractive to a degree, but isn't really eye catching. Though, the tattoos on his arms do make up for that to an extent. On his left he has tattoos of a bat and a woman's face, and on the right he has a tattoo that includes a design featuring a skull.
When it comes to what he wears, he has a very casual style, usually just reaching for whatever is clean. He doesn't put much thought into what he wears. Craig's outfits usually consist of T-Shirts, band-related or plain, and jeans - more often than not in a loose 'skinny' cut. He also has a number of zippie jackets and hoodies, along with a leather jacket for the colder months. Many of his clothes have rips and tears in them, and a few of his jeans have patches sewn into them, despite the idea of punk being dead. Someone might think that he gets his clothes at Goodwill. They're thinking right, he doesn't care for spending a lot of money on what he wears. For shoes he usually wears a pair of sneakers, converse, or Dr. Martens, all scuffed and beat up from being worn.
Likes
➟ Cigarettes : Craig likes lighters, the smell of cigarettes, the taste of cigarettes, and just smoking in general. He doesn't care about the negative health effects, and will kindly tell anyone who nags him about it to piss off.
➟ Music : It's a bit of an obsession, music had surrounded his life since he was a kid. He is particularly fond of punk and rock bands, and they make up most of his playlist.
➟ DC Comics : Jamie Novak had the best comic book collection in the entire trailer park, which Craig mooched off of as much as he could. His love for comic books followed him into adulthood, with DC being his firm bias.
➟ A Vanilla Milkshake and Fish&Chips : If he could, Craig would live on this. It's to be said, he's not the most healthy eater out there by far.
➟ A Good Time : These are the finer moments in life. Staying up all night, driving to a city far away, setting off fireworks at the beach at midnight, sex, drugs and rock&roll. Plain and usual activities bore him, he has to be completely unconventional to have some fun. When it comes to drugs he avoids anything that's too addictive, he has some pretty good self-control.
➟ October : There's costume parties, haunted houses, the best concert performances, and a raise at work. What's there not to like?
➟ The Newspaper : One might not guess this considering that he often bitches about everything he reads in it. Regardless, Craig always drinks his morning coffee with a copy of the daily newspaper.
Dislikes
➟ Being Woken Up : If you're considering waking Craig up in the morning, don't. Unless it's necessary he won't take kindly to his beauty sleep being interrupted.
➟ Anything Formal : Such events and him never mixed well. He won't get dressed in a suit and tie unless he has to, otherwise he'll find a way to get out of it.
➟ Church : Like formal situations, the idea of going to Church or being around anything religious will send him walking in the opposite direction.
➟ Emotional Heart-To-Hearts : No.
➟ Hospitals : Hey, Craig, what's your deal? Are you afraid of hospitals or something? The answer is yes. Nothing really scares Craig more than hospitals. Everything about them makes his skin crawl. If he has to go to a hospital someone better be dying, or else he'll avoid them like the plague.
➟ Flamboyancy : Craig Winters is a pretty down to Earth guy, he calls them as he sees them. Theatrics don't amuse him, nor does he like anything that could be considered glitzy. He just doesn't understand the need to stand out so much or to be melodramatic, nor does he understand theater or overly artsy pieces of work.
➟ 'The System' : Suits and ties, offices, university degrees, desk jobs, he just doesn't care of it and thinks of that stuff to be a waste of time. Fuck the government, fuck the rules. Craig's perfectly happy living pay check to pay check.
Occupation
Craig is a bartender, surprisingly or unsurprisingly it seems to be the only job he can hold down. He brings in a pretty good amount of income to the household because he works at an alternative bar that often acts as a venue for alternative rock and punk bands. Since he brings in income, he'll threaten to stop buying food for others if the other housemates do something to irritate him - such as wake him up in the morning.
Hobbies
➟ Playing Guitar : Everyone and their grandmother had picked up playing guitar someplace in their life, Craig is part of this trend. He's not exceptionally good at it, but playing over the years had made him better than your average Joe. Previously he had been in a band, but through the loss of a member due to drug overdoes they had since split up.
➟ Working on his car : You have to keep it running somehow, though Craig tends to take it to the next level. Working on the Impala is soothing to him, he'll often do so to relax, even if it could do without any work.
➟ Hunting in Second-hand shops : There's no way to know when he'll finally find that CD, tape, or record he's been wishing for. When someone suggests he just orders a copy online he'll call them boring. Because really, what's the fun in that?
Cherished Items
➟ Collection of Tapes and CDs : He never had all that much money growing up, luxury technology such as mp3 players were mostly unheard of. Instead he took to collecting old tapes and CDs of bands he enjoyed, resulting in a rather large quantity of them - mostly stored in his room or in his car.
➟ Chevy Impala 63' : Craig's most cherished position is undoubtedly his black, 63' Impala. What used to be a cheap, broken piece of junk was nursed back to health thanks to several weeks of care. Out of everything, this is what he takes care of the most, it's practically his soul mate. Fair warning, don't scratch it, and certainly don't dent it. When it comes to his baby, his wrath can be like no other.
➟ Gibson USA Les Paul Standard : His Gibson guitar, it follows rules similar to his Imapala - you're better off just not touching it. Thanks to working several jobs, extra shifts and laying off cigarette and drug consumption he achieved this object through toils of sweat and tears. Seriously, don't lay your grubby fingers on it.
Personality
People either get along with Craig or they don't, there seems to be no middle ground. His attitude is ruled by his mood, not logic. When it comes to first impressions, you could meet someone that's chill or someone with a stick up their ass, or something in between. He never bothers hiding his irritation from others, often making him seem more curt than anything. If he doesn't like someone he won't hide it, and doesn't expect people to hold back on him either. On the other hand he can be a pretty laid-back, down to earth type of guy, easy to talk to when engaging in a conversation based on a similar interests. He's not caught up in making a lot of money, or garnering attention, or being up to date in media and trends. Instead he focuses on making an enjoyable, but simple life for himself.
Unfortunately, Craig's rather temperamental and blunt. He has long grown out of his days of high aggression and violence, but it still doesn't take much to irritate him and turn him into a sour person. He's a very opinionated individual, and he isn't shy about speaking his mind. This had turned him into a rather rude guy, but on the upside he'll never lie to you when you ask him about how you look. When he's in a bad moon his comments can be particularly scathing, though if he has a level head he usually knows when to shut up and close his mouth. At his worst Craig will raise his voice and slam doors, but when it gets to that point he'll eventually just leave, never letting the situation escalate to anything worse. He's not good with apologies or addressing sensitive topics, so it isn't uncommon for him to leave for days at a time.
When it comes to emotions outside of the spectrum of 'happiness' and 'anger', Craig has a hard time expressing himself. No, rather, he doesn't bother with it at all. He rather push other types of emotions away, specifically sadness, compassion and love. He thinks forming deep bonds with people is a waste of time due to him not trusting people much to begin with. They always leave, so why bother? He's far from being sensitive, and tends to be quite the opposite. Craig's not very empathetic, and has a hard time reading other peoples emotions, let alone understanding them. To him the way emotional people act is confusing and over dramatic. He prefers things to be simpler, which is why despite his track record with other people, he had never once committed to actually having a relationship. When he was younger he used to make people agree to his three rules; No hand holding, no pet names, and no emotions. Though he doesn't confront people about them anymore, he still seems to hold onto the rules.
It is to be said that despite all of this, Craig's not a cold individual. He doesn't mind physical contact or simple, playful relationships. The man isn't beyond being a bit lighthearted and a bit childish himself at times, his good times don't just focus on situations of discord. He also doesn't mind being around people he can have a good conversation with, especially considering he likes to keep up to date on current events. He cares about people he considers friends and will go out of his way to help and take care of them. Though, he's not much of a talk it out kind of guy, his actions speak more than words, volumes even. It's only when things get too emotional and uncomfortable for him, he tends to bolt. People get the same reaction if they try to change or reform him. Craig's adaptable, but he doesn't want a picket fence lifestyle. He enjoys his freedom, though he has to hold down a few responsibilities he still looks to have a good time and settling down isn't something that crosses his mind. He takes things as they come, living life day by day and doesn't create any big plans for himself. So while he can be fun to hang out with, he can be pretty chaotic.
Overall Craig's not the most reliable person, or the most responsible, but he does alright. He has a job, and he considers it good enough since it pays bills and puts food on the table. He doesn't worry too much and deals with stress with cigarettes. Undoubtedly he can be a pain in the ass, especially when he's in a mood, but he's not heartless. He enjoys spending time with people, be it doing something crazy, talking about politics or watching television. As long as people stay on his good side and don't annoy him he won't be very snippy. Just don't betray his trust, because there's a chance he'll never want anything to do with you after that.
Thoughts on situation
More than anything, Craig's frustrated. He's sick and tired of getting shit just for being gay. He feels betrayed by his family and friends, resulting in him holding bitter feelings of resentment towards them. Though now he's content that he can share rent with people that won't flip out about something so petty. He tries to keep things that happened in the past where they belong, but at times he can't help but wake up in a bad mood because of it.
Brief History
Well Doc, I think it all started when I was born in the shittiest trailer park in Flint.
This is mostly true, like most babies he was born in a hospital. But Craig did grow up in a trailer park outside of the city of Flint, Michigan. His mother was, to be blunt, a crack whore, and he never met his father. He had two other siblings, an older sister named Emily and a younger sister named Lily, both having different fathers. They didn't grow up with a lot of money at all, their biggest luxury item was the TV and sometimes cable. It wasn't a great life, but Craig and his siblings made do pretty well. Their mother was gone often, leaving them alone to take care of one another. They ate microwave dinners and played at the park with the other kids. They really had no discipline and could do as they pleased, so long as they stayed out of their mother's way. The three Winters siblings argued most of the time, but they always had each others back, especially when it came to bullying and playground scuffles.
The biggest problem during growing up was his mother's boyfriends. They were always the wrong type of person. Selfish, possessive, violent, and they were the only type of men that she would keep around. Her boyfriends would often try to control her children, and that never sat well with Craig. Starting in adolescence the boy became aggressive back, and so began a long history of shouting contests and physical fights between him and the older men that invaded his family. This often left Craig with more then bruises and scrapes, though there were some times were he had sent a boyfriend or two to the hospital, especially as he grew older. As a result of the violence, his sisters grew distant of him, and even more so when their brother got into drugs.
Not matter how much they feared though, his drug use never became bad. He indulged in not so harmless fun from time to time, and may go missing for a week here and there, but Craig never really lost himself. Life continued on. Their mother was absent from their lives, the siblings would watch TV or hang out with friends at coney islands, Craig would get his ass kicked by their mother's provoked significant others and the siblings would help one another with school work. Nothing much changed until Craig turned seventeen, when his elder sister caught him having sex - with a boy. The next day she didn't attend school, and when he got home the locks were changed and all of his stuff was on the front porch. No matter how much he yelled they wouldn't let him in, until he accepted that his sister of all people had kicked him out for being gay, and left to live with a friend.
The next few years of his life was spent living with people, them being friends or complete strangers, and trying to get by in life. He graduated high school and started to go to college to become an engineer in a different city. By then Craig had decided to just stay in the closet. No one needed to know he only liked guys, it wasn't any of their business, so he simply didn't talk about it. He bought a car, joined a band, got his bartenders license. Life was good. He lived well, managing school, work and music got stressful at times but he enjoyed himself. He thought he found a good group of friends, the three guys and one girl from the band, the other boys being his roommates. Again, things turned for the worst when their lead singer died due to heroin overdose, and their band ceased to exist and their relationships got rocky. The final straw was when once again, Craig was caught messing around with a guy, and his roommates and him got into a huge argument which lead to him being kicked out, for the second time no less.
No longer being able to afford it, Craig dropped out of college and started living with strangers again. He found some reassurance in the people he talked to online occasionally, and when he learned of their similar positions, he arranged for them to live together if anything ever went wrong, or if they ever needed somewhere to go. After getting rent on a house, people started filling it one by one. Now his life revolves around his job, hobbies, and his new family. Living with so many people proves to be hectic at times but to be honest, Craig rather enjoys it.
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