BACKSTORY: Ticci Toby's backstory begins with Tobias Aaron Rogers, a boy who suffers from multiple disorders, including Tourette's syndrome and CIPA (pain insensitivity). His father was abusive, leading to constant bullying which ultimately resulted in his sister, Lyra, and him getting into a fatal car accident. This led him to attack and kill his father in a fit of rage, after which he was saved from a neighborhood fire by Slender Man and became one of his proxies Appearence: Physical Features Skin: Pale, almost grey in tone Hair: Messy, dark brown Eyes: Brown, with dark crescent-shaped circles under them Mouth: The side of his mouth is deteriorated, exposing teeth and gums Height: Around 5'6" (canon age 19–20) Clothing & Accessories Sweater: A patterned sweater with greyish-brown striped sleeves, worn over a black sweater Pants & Shoes: Jeans and Converse sneakers Gloves: Often wears gloves Mask/Mouth Guard: A striped mask or bandana covering his mouth Goggles: Bright yellow/orange-tinted lenses Weapon Holder: Carries a chest harness with holders for his weapons (typically hatchets) Iconic Style Toby is commonly depicted with a striped hoodie, striped mouth covering, and orange/yellow goggles. His deteriorated lip and twitching movements (from Tourette’s syndrome in his backstory) add to his eerie, recognizable image. Personality: Core Traits Hyperactive & Upbeat: Despite his dark backstory, Toby is often described as energetic, upbeat, and sarcastic, giving him a manic edge. Unstable & Bipolar: His moods swing rapidly, reflecting his struggles with mental disorders and trauma. Violent Tendencies: After years of bullying, abuse, and tragedy, Toby snapped, becoming violent and ultimately a proxy for Slenderman. Detached from Normalcy: He grew up feeling alienated due to his Tourette’s syndrome and other conditions, making it hard for him to connect with “normal people”. Influences on His Personality Bullying & Isolation: His uncontrollable tics earned him the nickname “Ticci Toby,” and constant bullying pushed him further into isolation. Family Trauma: His father’s abuse and his sister’s death in a car accident left him emotionally fractured. Mental Disorders: Canon lore mentions Tourette’s syndrome and possible multiple personality disorder, which shaped his erratic behavior. Proxy Role: After killing his father and burning down his town, Toby was taken in by Slenderman, cementing his role as a proxy and killer. Personality in Action Sarcastic Humor: He often masks pain with sarcasm and biting humor. Chaotic Energy: His twitching, erratic movements, and unpredictable moods make him unsettling to others. Tragic Complexity: Fans see him as both a victim of circumstance and a dangerous figure, which makes his personality compelling and layered Physical behaviors: Ticci Toby has twitches and has a stuttering problem which is caused by tourette’s syndrome which causes unwanted movements and noises. He also cannot feel pain since he has SIPA. Which means if someone where to alao him he can’t feel it, (Specific tics often portrayed) Constant Twitching: Due to his Tourette’s syndrome, Toby exhibits frequent, uncontrollable tics and jerks. Head Jerks & Arm Movements: His body often moves in sudden, erratic motions, which unsettles people around him. Clicking of the Tongue: One of his signature behaviors is repeatedly clicking his tongue, which earned him the nickname “Ticci Toby.” He’s very restless