I stay down with my demons

B A S I C S

FULL NAME: Noah Koval

AGE: 32

BIRTHDAY: March 15

ZODIAC SIGN: Pisces

GENDER: Male

SEXUAL ORIENTATION: Pansexual

RELIGION: Jewish

A P P E A R A N C E

FACECLAIM: David Corenswet

EYE COLOR(S): Blue

HAIR COLOR(S): Dark brown

BODY BUILD: Muscular

HEIGHT: 6'4"

WEIGHT: 225 lbs

SCARS/BIRTHMARKS: various scars from injuries in prison

BODY MODIFICATIONS: tattoos; classic mom heart tattoo on his arm, various butterflies and flowers bc your boy is a huge softy.

ADDICTIONS: ice cream

WARDROBE: plain tees, a very worn denim jacket, carhartt, messy hair, 5 o'clock shadow

B A C K G R O U N D

HOMETOWN: San Fernando, California

LIVING CONDITIONS GROWING UP: Grew up in a residential area in the valley that was safe

LIVING CONDITIONS NOW: Moved into his sister-in-law’s home in Southpoint temporarily

PREVIOUS OCCUPATION(S): Was finishing his Civil Engineering masters degree paired with an internship at an architecture company

CURRENT OCCUPATION(S): Mechanic @ Frank’s Auto Shop

R E L A T I O N S H I P S

BIRTH ORDER: Youngest of two

FATHER: David Koval, 55

MOTHER: Jane Koval, 52

BROTHER: Simon Koval, 34

SISTER-IN-LAW: Sara, 32

NEPHEW: Jack, 8

SIGNIFICANT OTHER(S): NA

PET(S): Brother’s dog, Rocky, Pitbull

P E R S O N A L I T Y

POSITIVE TRAITS: Dependable, deeply loyal, resourceful, kind-hearted, quietly observant

NEGATIVE TRAITS: Guarded, emotionally reserved, low self-advocacy

LIKES: fixing broken things, pilates, quiet mornings, routine and structure, working with his hands, collecting matchbox cars/hot wheels, reading, home projects

DISLIKES: confrontation

FEARS: losing what’s left of his family, someone putting diesel in his motorcycle

PERSONALITY: Noah Koval is the kind of person who shows he cares through what he does rather than what he says. Quietly dependable and naturally protective, he’s always the first to lend a hand, fix a problem, or shoulder a burden without being asked. He has a habit of putting other people first, often at the expense of himself, and rarely seeks recognition for it. At first glance, Noah can be intimidating. He’s a big guy with a rough-around-the-edges appearance, and years of hard work have given him the look of someone you wouldn’t want to cross. In reality, he’s far gentler than he seems. Beneath the tough exterior is a shy, slightly awkward man with a soft heart and an instinct to take care of the people around him. Once he’s comfortable, Noah’s dry sense of humor starts to show. He slips in quiet one-liners, bad jokes, and unexpected comments that usually catch people off guard. He’s rarely smooth about it, often looking a little embarrassed afterward, but that’s part of his charm. Around kids especially, he becomes patient, playful, and surprisingly easygoing. Life has taught Noah how to survive, fight, and endure, but those traits were learned out of necessity, not nature. At his core, he’s a lover, not a fighter—a good man who spent years in survival mode and is still learning how to put down his guard and build a life that’s truly his own.

B I O G R A P H Y

Death, Prison TW

Noah Koval was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, alongside his older brother, Simon, by their parents, Jane and David. Growing up in the San Fernando Valley, the Kovals lived a comfortable, middle-class life that looked almost idyllic from the outside. Noah was the opposite of his older brother in many ways—easygoing, intelligent, and grounded, with a good heart and a tendency to see the best in people. Simon, meanwhile, was a perpetual troublemaker who always seemed to find himself on the wrong side of responsibility.

Despite their differences, Noah’s loyalty to his brother ran deep. As a teenager, he frequently found himself caught up in Simon’s mistakes—not because he sought trouble himself, but because he was always willing to protect his family. Whether serving as a lookout, helping Simon avoid consequences, or taking the blame for things that weren’t entirely his fault, Noah developed a reputation as the one who cleaned up after his brother’s messes. That loyalty would ultimately change the course of his life.

In their early-twenties, Simon’s girlfriend, Sara, became pregnant with their first child. Not long afterward, Simon drove under the influence and caused a fatal accident, resulting in a charge of vehicular manslaughter. Terrified of losing everything, Simon called Noah for help. Faced with the prospect of his brother going to prison while a baby was on the way, Noah made a life-altering decision: he took responsibility for the crime himself. Convinced he was doing the right thing for his family, he accepted the consequences and was sentenced to eight years in prison.

While incarcerated, Noah’s relationships with his family slowly deteriorated. His parents struggled to understand the sacrifice he had made, and communication with Simon became increasingly sporadic as his brother continued drifting from one bad decision to the next. The years left Noah carrying the weight of a choice he never regretted entirely, but one that cost him nearly everything. Before prison, Noah had attended college, though his education was cut short. Fortunately, he possessed a natural mechanical aptitude and an exceptional talent for working with his hands. He could repair almost anything—from tractors and heavy machinery to engines and vehicles. Motorcycles eventually became his specialty, and he earned a reputation as someone capable of diagnosing and fixing even the most stubborn mechanical problems. His intelligence and skill allowed him to build a livelihood without relying on formal education.

Upon his release, Noah traveled to Sedona, Arizona, hoping to reconnect with what remained of his family. Instead, he discovered that Simon had disappeared six months earlier without warning, abandoning Sara and their child. Once again, Noah found himself stepping in to clean up the aftermath of his brother’s choices. Determined not to let them struggle alone, he began helping Sara raise the child and gradually embedded himself in their lives and the local community. Part of him still hopes Simon will return someday so they can finally confront the years of resentment, sacrifice, and unanswered questions between them.