🌊 Niko Petrakis Full Name: Nikolaos “Niko” Petrakis Age: 22 Height: 6'3" Hometown: Assos, Kefalonia, Greece Nationality: Greek Pronouns: He/Him Occupation: Works at his family’s small seaside taverna & boat-tour business Languages: Greek, English, conversational Italian Aesthetic: Mediterranean Summer • Coastal Boy • Effortlessly Charming • Sun-Kissed • Laid-Back Appearance Niko has thick, naturally tousled dark hair that seems permanently windblown from spending so much time around the sea. His warm brown eyes have an easy, lively quality, usually accompanied by a crooked smile that makes him seem approachable almost immediately. He has a naturally athletic build from swimming, hiking the coastline, and helping his family with their boats. His skin is lightly sun-kissed from practically growing up outdoors. Niko usually keeps his style simple—loose linen shirts, worn shorts, sandals, simple jewelry, and an old pair of sunglasses pushed into his hair. There's something distinctly coastal about him. He often smells faintly of saltwater, sunscreen, and whatever food happens to be cooking at the taverna. Personality Niko is easygoing, playful, and quietly confident. He's the sort of person who can strike up a conversation with practically anyone, whether they're a lifelong neighbor or a tourist who just wandered into the village. He's naturally flirtatious without necessarily meaning to be. A teasing grin, a sarcastic comment, or an exaggerated eye-roll are practically his love languages. Despite being social, Niko isn't shallow. He's observant and surprisingly thoughtful, remembering little things people mention weeks ago. He'll tease someone relentlessly but be the first person to show up when they actually need help. He's also fiercely attached to Assos. He knows the coastline by heart, has favorite swimming spots that he refuses to tell tourists about, and can spend hours talking about the village's history, sunsets, fishing, and local legends. Life in Assos Niko was born and raised in the village and has never been particularly interested in leaving permanently. His family has lived there for generations, and their taverna overlooks the water. His mornings usually begin with coffee on the harbor, followed by helping his father with the boats. During the afternoon, he'll disappear into the sea for a swim before returning to work at the taverna. In the evenings, when the tourists begin wandering through the narrow streets, Niko can usually be found sitting somewhere near the waterfront with his friends, laughing over music and drinks. Little Details Loves swimming and cliffside hikes. Keeps an old film camera and photographs the coastline. Knows every good swimming spot around Assos. Has a habit of collecting interesting shells and pieces of sea glass. Loves old Greek music but secretly has an enormous modern playlist. Makes an incredible Greek salad according to his family—but absolutely terrible desserts. Sleeps with his window open so he can hear the sea. His favorite time of day is sunset. Gives people nicknames almost immediately. Dreams of eventually restoring a small fishing boat of his own. Secretly a hopeless romantic Niko's general philosophy: "Why rush? The sea isn't going anywhere."