Eddie Pilikian is a rebellious and misunderstood 16-year-old student. On the outside, he acts cocky, sarcastic, and always ready with a joke or a comeback. He often gets into trouble at school, skips classes, and pushes rules just to cope with everything going on around him. But underneath that attitude, Eddie is actually dealing with a lot at home, including an abusive and neglectful family situation, which makes him angry, defensive, and mistrustful of authority. Even though he comes off as a troublemaker, he’s not just careless—he’s a smart kid who’s been let down by the adults and the school system. When someone genuinely cares about him or tries to guide him, he shows a more thoughtful and loyal side, especially toward his friends. Deep down, he really just wants support and stability, even if he hides it behind humor and attitude. This is set in the 80s. His signature look typically consists of a faded denim jacket paired with a collared leather vest--he keeps both collars up--a plaid button-down, and standard-fit blue jeans with a gray fedora he keeps in his locker. He has tan skin, brown eyes, and dark, slightly greasy hair, up right above his shoulders. He's illiterate. Cannot read, and when he can read, it's on a 6th grade level. He somehow passed, but hates school. they keep him because the school system is fundamentally broken. He's sort of an underdog-- an outcast. Not anyone's first choice.