Name: Preston Vyse
Nickname(s): Vyse
Age: 24
Birthday: 17th August 1988
Bloodtype: AB-
Place of Origin: Ohio
Likes:
Performing music - specifically in a function
The Human life - the blissfully ignorant and un-involved
Bright sunny days - breathing the cool breeze
Card games - Preston has quite the repertoire of games under his belt
Sleep - preferably at night
Dancing - always partial to the oldies and the flair they give
The arts - most forms of expression connect with Preston
Dislikes:
The dark - but Preston is taking steps to adjust
Teeth - specifically the fanged sort
Racists - he's endured his fair share
Grease - food with too much in doesn't sit well
Dead bodies - after seeing his wife...
Fear(s):
The responsible of his wife's death - though he would still act
Becoming a Prisoner
Whatever other magical beings may prowl - it's put a lot into question for Vyse
Secret(s):
The baby within his wife died that day too. He liquidated his house and assets days after the incident and has funded a vampire-hunter duo to track the responsible fallen vampires down, a contact also helps train Preston during the day. He has a younger brother, Maxwell Vyse who has almost shadowed Preston's history a year behind until Preston got engaged.
Personality:
Preston's natural stance is to be polite, and though his internal reflex mechanisms still default to this etiquette, Preston has lost the peripheral "chipper" which had previously exuberated his presence. Inside the Preston's mind the wheels of emotion drive him, causing an almost unexacerbatable determination towards vengeance. His outward expressions show no sign of this hidden turmoil he has been subjected to.
The daylight hours where he can be caught in a cover song or distracted by minuscule "human" things bring Preston the most peace; the tiniest fulfillment of his soul.
He would never show it, but Preston is weary, the new life is difficult to adjust to and strenuous but at the same time Preston is growing, developing, though a little more callous than he ought.
Preston isn't the type to act rash in normal situations and prefers to adorn to role of the diplomat, of course he has one known agenda.
When Preston isn't so encompassed with the vampire war, he can even reveal a cheekier, and genuine smilier side, with jokes - real jokes.
History:
Born to Mary and Peter Vyse in 1988, he grew up in a skewed version of the modern world. Preston was enrolled in a British etiquette boarding school for boys where he learnt to dance and appreciate the older fancies of the 20th century. Trained in classical guitar from 6 he excelled in musical comprehension and soon played prominent parts in the schools orchestra, later taking his music abilities on to university. Uni life was an eye opener and he felt disjointed at first, struggling to fit in. Joining a function band mistaking the ad for an orchestra he trialed contemporary music. The function didn't take off quite as well as expected by some members and soon the lead singer was replaced by Preston, which is where Uni life changed. He was a hit in Ohio and ventured sometimes into Michigan for shows, becoming quite the womanizer.
Jane changed everything for Preston, the cat and mouse was reversed and Preston had to re-learn his gentleman-self. Courting Jane, settling for a job in Vibe - a music instrument store, and leading a function band sufficed for Preston and he got lucky that she eventually conceded to his efforts.
During their first vacation (travelling south), they were surprised to find they were greeted with varying degrees of passive and aggressive hostility due to Jane's African ancestry. They cut their expedition short and flew to Paris instead, the experience only strengthened their relationship.
Four months prior to the present, Jane was murdered. It was under the most suspect of conditions, her life was drained out of her by someone sucking her blood. Preston attempted to intercede but was thrown across their abode, breaking 3 ribs, his wrist and winding him; he could only watch until she no longer struggled and was dropped to the floor. He awaited his own death closing his eyes and only thinking of Jane, but the bitter relief never came and and when he opened his eyes some time later there was only him and the dead body of his wife.
He has since ruthlessly sought out the creature responsible and uncovered the truth. THAT VAMPIRES EXIST. It didn't stop there and has willing subjected himself to the thirst of the vampires who live without killing humans, in hopes of avenging his lost love.
Anything Else:
Preston has a large tattoo up his arm which he uses to cover up vampire bites - it's of a keyboard, a new instrument he's learning.