"Some things are simply better left unseen."
Nicknames
Zach, Zachary
Age
15
Gender
Male
Physical Description
Zach is a relatively short boy with no strength or brawn to speak of. His build is slender, and he always seems to look a bit too thin- as if he doesn't eat enough, no matter how much he actually does eat. However, despite this he is actually rather handsome. His skin is a smooth, unblemished, and pale white. His hair, which is short and just comes down a little bit past the ear, is a midnight black. It's also silky and soft to the touch.
His eyes, although almost no one has ever seen them, are a steely gray. They are the type of gray that seems like they are staring into one's very soul- as if they can see right through you.
Personality
Zach, first of all, is blind. He's been blind since he was born. One might think that he would be timid and shy because of this, but in fact he's quite the opposite. Zach is something of a little spitfire; he's very blunt and has no trouble in speaking his mind, no matter what it may be about. This does not, however, mean that he is loud or obnoxious. He has a very calm demeanor, but he will also be the first to approach someone if he has something to say. He's simply the type of person who wears their heart of their sleeve. If he's mad, he'll yell. If he's sad, he'll cry. If he's happy, he'll laugh. It's just the way he is- what you see is what you get, and in this way he is also very straightforward in nature. He absolutely hates being pitied or helped. He's the type who tries to do everything on his own. He doesn't like feeling like he's a burden on other people, so he always tries his best to do things his own way- even if it means occasionally walking into a wall or tripping up/down a stair.
With an ever-present smile, eyes that are always in bandages, and an initially quiet first impression, Zach may appear mysterious, shy, and even downright strange to those who don't know him. However, once he opens his mouth, any notion of 'shy' can be thrown out of the window. He's the type that will say the first thing that pops into his mind, no matter what it is. When it comes to relationships, Zach can be as oblivious as one can get. He doesn't seem to have a sense of subtlety, and is really bad at 'taking a hint', so to say.
Zach's sole solace in life is music. He loves it. He lives it and practically breathes it. He can often be found playing the piano or the violin. Other times he'll be listening to music on his ipod. He is exceptionally good at playing music, simply because its one of the few things he can do without needing to see.
Skill(s)/Abilities
Oculos Phantasma (Eyes of the Phantom)
Some say that eyes are the windows to the soul; for Zach, this is all too true. Simply by looking at someone, he can look into their memory. By looking into one's memory, it is easy for Zach to learn everything he wants to know about a person. However, his power isn't limited to simply looking. He can manipulate it as well, meaning he can erase a person's memory. The severity of this can range greatly, from something small such as where someone put their keys, to something as large as wiping their mind completely. He can also create new memories- false memories to replace the real ones that where erased.
However, a great drawback to this power is that it cannot ever be turned off. As long as his eyes remain open and uncovered (glasses don't count as a cover, he can still see through those), he will see the memories of anyone and everyone around him. A crowd of people could easily overpower the mind of someone with the Eyes of the Phantom, simply due to an overload of memories to be viewed.
Because this power takes a great amount of mental strength to control, he can only manipulate the memories of one person at a time. (He can, however, view as many at a time as he pleases. He just can't change so much at once. Hope that makes sense.)
Permission will always be asked before manipulating another character's memories. (Who isn't an NPC, of course)
History
Despite his blunt and straightforward nature, Zach may just be the most detached of the Curwen siblings when it comes to the family. He views himself as a burden to the siblings he loves so dearly, so he tends to stay away from them. He often does this by simply playing music, day and night. He can be known to sit at the piano for hours on end without stopping to eat or sleep. After all, if he's sitting and doing something, then there's no need to move. If there's no need to move, then there's no need to ask for guidance in getting where he wants to go.
The move to Portland may have been the hardest on Zach. He was so used to knowing where everything was, such as how many steps it took to get wherever he wanted to go. For Zach, an entirely new environment is a pain in the rear, because he has to memorize where everything is all over again.
Other
Zach was born blind. Because of this, he always wears bandages over his eyes. For some reason, he will only wear bandages and hates wearing a blindfold or simple glasses. Since he has become accustomed to his blindness, his sense of hearing is slightly heightened.