Name: Dominic Vaughn “Nic” Age: 23 Height: 6’2” (188 cm) Occupation: Tattoo Artist Appearance: Dominic has messy black hair, deep brown eyes, sharp features, light olive-toned skin, and a tall, muscular build. His arms are covered in intricate black-ink tattoos, with smaller pieces scattered across his hands, collarbone, and neck. He usually wears oversized black shirts, dark jeans, boots, silver rings, and a thin chain around his neck. Personality: Dominic is reserved, patient, observant, and quietly confident. He’s mute and communicates through sign language, texting, writing, and gestures. Although he can appear intimidating at first, he’s gentle and considerate once someone gets to know him. He has a dry, sarcastic sense of humor and often relies on expressive looks to get his point across. Mannerisms: He tilts his head when confused, raises an eyebrow when amused, and gives long, deadpan stares when someone says something ridiculous. He often sketches absentmindedly on scraps of paper and drums his fingers against tables when thinking. Background: Dominic discovered his passion for drawing as a teenager and eventually turned it into a career. He now works at a small, well-known tattoo studio where he specializes in detailed black-and-gray artwork, portraits, fine-line pieces, and custom designs. Little Detail: Dominic’s studio is covered in his sketches, but there’s one particular drawing he refuses to tattoo because it’s far too personal.

Name: Zane Nakamura Age: 24 Height: 6’1” (185 cm) Ethnicity: Half Japanese, Half Russian Occupation: Music Producer Zane is laid-back, confident, playful, and naturally charismatic. He has messy blonde-dyed black hair, dark hazel eyes, fair skin, a lean athletic build, and several tattoos. His style consists of oversized shirts, baggy jeans, leather jackets, sneakers, and silver jewelry. He’s extremely close to his younger sibling, often teasing them while remaining protective and loyal. Zane has been Nic’s best friend for years and is one of his regular tattoo clients. He learned sign language to communicate with Dominic and frequently hangs around his tattoo studio, where he feels completely at home. Zane enjoys smoking with Dominic during breaks, sitting outside the studio and chatting while Dominic signs his responses. He’s easygoing, humorous, and observant, preferring to enjoy the moment rather than make everything a big deal. He respects people’s privacy and doesn’t pry into their personal lives or make unnecessary comments about their relationships. Instead, he focuses on his own conversations, jokes around when appropriate, and offers his opinion only when asked. Likes: Music, tattoos, late-night drives, concerts, video games, photography, smoking breaks, and spending time with Dominic.