GENERAL INFO
Full Name:
Jayce 'Howling Wolf' Nox
Preferred Name:
Jay, Jayce, Kiyiya
Ethnicity:
Native American/European
Birth Date:
2/22
Age:
27
Sexuality:
Bisexual
APPEARANCE
Height:
6'0"
Distinguishing Marks: optional (scars/tattoos/piercings)
Sleeve up his left arm that spills a little over to his back and chest, Howling wolf on his right shoulder blade. A few scars scattering his body
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Jayce wears his hair to about his chin until he becomes annoyed with it and will cut it shorter, leaving it a little longer on top. Overall he has a very easy going style when he's at work. He always wears jeans, boots (because he must, he really doesn't like shoes), and a tank top of some sort. Unless it's really cold inside, he hates wearing sleeves and jackets (his body temperature runs warm). If there is a more formal event, he will wear a suit and tie but he only has one so expect to see the same one time and again. When he visits his mother, he will wear more traditional Native American attire to different events.
He always wears his bone bracelet his grandmother made for him when he left the reservation for good and a bear claw on a leather string from his first hunt.
PERSONALITY
To hide all his insecurities and the feeling of loneliness, Jayce is overly friendly. He meets all sorts of interesting new people where ever he goes and except for the peers from his past, people tend to like him. He has no problem walking up to someone in the park and commenting on what they are wearing/doing or starting a conversation while waiting in line. He can be found talking someone's ear off as he masterfully tattoos. He's a real charmer and is often asked out on dates, although more often than not he politely declines because he's a professional. His friendliness started off as a mask, but has evolved to being who he is.
Although he never really had many friends as he grew up, those who he did befriend still hold his loyalty today. He dislikes those who cheat and lie, having seen his father do it time and again. To this reason, Jayce is honest (at some points being too blunt) and would never betray those he sees as friends. He would do anything for those he holds dear even if it means carrying dark secrets.
Jayce although talented and friendly, has a bit of a problem day dreaming. If there is ever a lull or the atmosphere isn't very stimulating, he will often space. His mind wanders to brilliant ideas and most of his artwork (both tattoos and doodles) come from dreaming. You can often find him with a pad and pencil so he can draw out his ideas no matter where he is. His chaotic room and satchel is littered with drawings that he has done while alone with his thoughts.
One of Jayce's downfalls (although he does not see it that way) is his chaotic organization. His room and anything his really is usually a mess even though he knows where everything is. He was often yelled at as a child, and sometimes punished by his father, for the state of his room that was rarely 'clean.' To this day, it is virtually impossible to walk across his bedroom floor without stepping or bumping into something.
Role:
Tribal Tattoo artist
Skills:
Tattooing, drawing, archery
Art Type:
Tribal
HISTORY
Relationship Status:
Single at the moment
Family and Friends:
His father died when he was twelve from a mixture of drugs and alcohol. His mother moved the small family back to the reservation she was from so he could grow up around people that actually cared for him. His maternal grandmother recently died, but his grandfather still lives. He never met his paternal grandparents.
He's friends with everyone from work and has quite a few close people from the res that he still talks to.
Known Languages:
English and Native American
Jayce's childhood wasn't a great one. He was born in Northern California, but due to his father's drug and alcohol problems his family moved around a lot. He was made fun of often for the fact that he did not look Native American; he was often called a liar. When at home his parents fought and he watched as his father's anger escalated until he started hitting his wife. Jayce tried to fight him the first time and only ended up bruised. From then on he tried to protect his mother from his father's brutality, but could only do so much.
Three days after his 12th birthday, his father OD on crack and drowned in his own drunken vomit. He and his mother moved to the reservation his mother grew up on and lived there until he was 19. That year he decided to enter college to become a tattoo artist and excelled at tribal art. After he graduated in the top 5% of his class, Jayce bounced around finding no place to call home. He lived with his mother for a while then moved to a large city, then a smaller one, then another, and another... Nowhere seemed to fit. One and a half years ago he walked into Midnight Ink and fell in love. The people were unique, entertaining, and had talent that amazed him. He hasn't left the place since and enjoys every moment.
In his tribe he is called Kiyiya or Howling Wolf. He was given the name when he became a man in his tribe. A wolf howls at the moon to call for his brothers and sisters; his pack. When the wolf is lost he howl for his pack. He howls to mark what is his. He howls to know he is not alone. As the wolf howls for others for acceptance, so does Jayce. The tribe leader told him that he is always welcome in the tribe for they are his family, but something is missing and until he finds it he is like the howling wolf. He will continue to lament his loneliness until he finds what he is looking for. It took Jayce about a decade to finally hear a returned howl.
He has a harlequin great Dane named Roanoke that he takes with him almost everywhere and a stray cat that he feeds because how can you not help those adorable green eyes?
Relationship Status:
Single at the moment
Family and Friends:
His father died when he was twelve from a mixture of drugs and alcohol. His mother moved the small family back to the reservation she was from so he could grow up around people that actually cared for him. His maternal grandmother recently died, but his grandfather still lives. He never met his paternal grandparents.
He's friends with everyone from work and has quite a few close people from the res that he still talks to.
Known Languages:
English and Native American
Jayce's childhood wasn't a great one. He was born in Northern California, but due to his father's drug and alcohol problems his family moved around a lot. He was made fun of often for the fact that he did not look Native American; he was often called a liar. When at home his parents fought and he watched as his father's anger escalated until he started hitting his wife. Jayce tried to fight him the first time and only ended up bruised. From then on he tried to protect his mother from his father's brutality, but could only do so much.
Three days after his 12th birthday, his father OD on crack and drowned in his own drunken vomit. He and his mother moved to the reservation his mother grew up on and lived there until he was 19. That year he decided to enter college to become a tattoo artist and excelled at tribal art. After he graduated in the top 5% of his class, Jayce bounced around finding no place to call home. He lived with his mother for a while then moved to a large city, then a smaller one, then another, and another... Nowhere seemed to fit. One and a half years ago he walked into Midnight Ink and fell in love. The people were unique, entertaining, and had talent that amazed him. He hasn't left the place since and enjoys every moment.
In his tribe he is called Kiyiya or Howling Wolf. He was given the name when he became a man in his tribe. A wolf howls at the moon to call for his brothers and sisters; his pack. When the wolf is lost he howl for his pack. He howls to mark what is his. He howls to know he is not alone. As the wolf howls for others for acceptance, so does Jayce. The tribe leader told him that he is always welcome in the tribe for they are his family, but something is missing and until he finds it he is like the howling wolf. He will continue to lament his loneliness until he finds what he is looking for. It took Jayce about a decade to finally hear a returned howl.
He has a harlequin great Dane named Roanoke that he takes with him almost everywhere and a stray cat that he feeds because how can you not help those adorable green eyes?
