#squatintro

personality.

the kind of person that will help you however they can, even if you’re not a person that they like. they’re generally a cheerful person, jumping from task to task with practiced ease --- but they have a hard time saying no and often end up in over their head and trying to finish far too many tasks and ending up being burnt out. ( someone please, teach them about self-care )

can come across as immature ( and honestly, yeah ) and a tad bit reckless, jumping into situations with little forward planning --- they run mostly on adrenaline and the ability to make up plans on the fly. they’re a strong leader, but they struggle with keeping everyone together and in line, relying on the help of a second in command to have their back. for all that they like to support those around them, it’s nice to know someone else will support you in the same way. 

trivia.

picked their name when they were sixteen and looking for something more gender-neutral - has and will continue to say that they’re in a constant cycle of burning and rising from the ashes. on stage, they’re just phoenix - no last name, not even an initial. 

occasionally writes songs, but doesn’t have any interest in sharing them so they live in a notebook that they keep in their guitar case. 

backstory.

half of the world disappearing was sure to take a toll on anyone, but phoenix only remembers chaos. they recall the stacks of job applications covering every surface in the family’s kitchen when people found themselves without jobs --- remembers watching their parents try to help anyone that they could --- remembers the years of sharing their room with half a dozen kids whose parents had left them behind. it was never quiet or still as the world that they knew burnt to the ground, leaving only ashes behind.

watching their parents trip over themselves to pull others out of the ashes, to offer safety and refuge to those in need, is what inspired phoenix to become a squatter in the first place. they’re no tech genius but they’ve taught themselves enough over the years to become a proficient hacker --- even amongst the elite of the squatters, they have a skill for getting into places that they don’t belong ( both technologically and physically ).

it was their trespassing that got them noticed by the others, the way that they lead around a small crew of teens --- seeking shelter in abandoned buildings and avoiding capture. well, avoiding capture all but once --- but does it really count as being captured if they’re looking to help you? most people assume that they’re still a renter and they have no intention of correcting them.

𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝.  Determination is one of the most well-known traits of Jude. When they want something, they go for it and they don't hold back. There's not much that can stop them once they have their mind set on something, and they have unmatched focus when they pursue a goal.

𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞.  There's no one better to have at your side during a time of trouble than Jude. They will run into danger without a second thought, and are always the first to volunteer themselves for difficult tasks. Especially when it comes to helping family and friends.

𝐋𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥.  If they are committed to someone or something, they stick with it. Their trust is hard to earn, but once they do trust someone, they dedicate their whole self to that person, and apply their classic determination to stand by friends, family, and partners. It’s not completely impossible to have their loyalties changed, though rare. 

𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬.  Jude is known to be fierce. They are single-minded in achieving their goals, and they set those goals high. They often don't see or set limits in their life, and they don't let anyone tell them that something they want isn't possible. Out of spite, Jude will work harder at something when told they can’t do it- easy enough to manipulate if the person is within their circle.

𝐉𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐬.  They feel everything intensely, including jealousy. They are quick to be jealous since they think their determination and intelligence entitles them to get what they want. They have a hard time not comparing other people's achievements with their own, and think everything is a competition.

𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞.  Jude will never show their cards. They are incredibly dishonest as well and they don't like to display any vulnerability, especially with people they're unsure about. They tend to keep their feelings to themselves, as well as plans and ideas, so when it's time to win the chess match of life, Jude likes to have a leg up. However, this also makes them difficult to deal with as a friend. Because of this, very little is known about their past to almost anyone though certain few would have a better knowledge of their history.

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐟𝐮𝐥.  When someone else gets something they desire, we know they can be jealous. But on top of that, no one holds a grudge quite like they do. They take betrayals personally and setbacks seriously, and may often find themselves resenting others for perceived slights. Once scorned, it’s nearly impossible to ever earn good favor back.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠.  They like to be in control. Their fierceness and intensity means that they think they know what's best, and the people in their lives will often find themselves under the their thumb. Jude also hates being controlled by others, and needs control over all situations.

𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐛𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧.  Stubbornness can be a helpful trait, since it means Scorpios stand their ground, and stick to their principles. However, they're also slow to change their ways and ideas, and don't like compromise. They are set in what they think and like, and are not easily convinced to try new things.

Jude has a fascination with machines and motors, often to the point of obsession.

They were married once and it ended okay-ish. Jude’s still very much in love with her but does not know where she’s ended up the last few years.

full name: seb khalal

nicknames: sebby (parents)

dob: march 5, 1985, age 35, pisces

place of birth: ardad

occupation: squatter - hacker

sexual orientation: pansexual

appearance; standing at 5′9, 160 pounds, seb khalal knows that he’s not an imposing threat to anyone around him physically. this has forced him to rely on other parts of his personality to seem bigger than himself, to not be taken advantage of

personality; (+) hardworking, resourceful, honest, paranoid (-) fickle, erratic, flaky, aloof

aesthetics; hearing whispers in the wind that no one else seems to notice, muffled screams into a pillow, the sound of water boiling over, under eye bags, 

bedside table; bottles of ibuprofen, at least 3 electronic boards just waiting to be fixed, one 50 oz camelbak bottle (gray), phone docking station (gray)

biography; *parental sickness tw.* Tarik, a businessman in the technology sector, and Elisa, a computer engineer, had their lives changed forever when their firstborn Seb was born. With Tarik’s Egyptian background, they named Seb for the meaning behind it, knowing and hoping that he would move mountains and change the world. God of the Earth was a little presumptuous, but here he was anyway. 

From an early age, Tarik and Elisa instilled a hardworking attitude to Seb. Everything he did had a purpose. They taught him to talk from an early age, and he even began to read at the age of 3. As Kindergarten rolled around, Seb was far ahead from everyone in the class. His social skills, though lacking, developed at a slower pace than the other kids. Tarik and Elisa saw this and knew they needed to attempt to have another child, aid their son’s social development. 

Seb ended up skipping both first and second grade and was placed in a third grade classroom. Though his parents thought that this would inhibit his development with other students, his teachers knew that he was something special. They couldn’t have realized how much pain they would inflict on little Seb. 

Having been bullied throughout his entire educational career, Seb shrank further and further within himself. At least Elisa was able to get pregnant and give Seb a sibling, for this he could be thankful. Seb was able to teach his sibling all that he knew technology wise, creating his own little prodigy. Though his sibling was gifted in their own right, they did not compare to Seb’s brain. At 15 years-old, Seb graduated high school top of his class. Though he had the choice of any college to attend, his father had grown sick with cancer. The news was received with great sadness as they were made aware that he only had 6 months to live. Because of this, Seb chose to attend the closest university to continue his studies so that he could live at home as he studied.

At the end of his freshmen year, his father had passed away and his mother’s world shattered. Though he kept up with his studies, Seb was forced to look for outside work in order to survive and provide for his family. Not even 18 yet, Seb had taken to hacking, programming, and the darkweb to save his family. His mother just thought he had been doing some computer engineering on the side. He didn’t have the heart to tell her that his hobbies had taken a dark turn to pay for the hospital bills that still piled up. 

Seb continued his schooling and graduated with the highest honors with a degree in computer engineering with a minor in programming. Being highly sought after in many industries, Seb thankfully had his pick of the companies he would want to work for. Sadly, his concerns revolved more around his salary than a company’s ethics. Delving even further into darkness, Seb began hacking and programming for a company that did not have the world’s best interest at heart. This allowed him, however, to pay off his father’s debts, provide for his mother and sister, as well as make sure that they would never worry again. As sad as he was for being morally bankrupt, he knew that it was the right decision for his family. 

and then it happened...

Seb has spent his time since the 2005 disaster working with the squatters to build apps that will help any and everyone. After the disaster, Seb moved out on his own, feeling as if his own hand in the darkness caused some of ramifications to occur. Becoming akin to hermits, Seb began building things, thinking things, and acting on impulses in order to survive. The life of a prodigy is not without its bumps in the road.