RAINING BLOOD

FROM A LACERATED SKY

01. This is a RP blog for CÉSAR STOKER, a monster hunter OC inspired by Neil Gaiman's American Gods, Mike Mignola's Hellboy/BPRD universe and Vertigo's Preacher among other media. César is a character of my own creation, although I'd appreciate if you didn't copy my writing, I am always excited to expand on his universe and backstory through other OCs and the like.02. There might be TRIGGERING & NSFW content within this blog. Though I don't usually post any explicit imagery, there may be untagged mentions of blood, violence, gore, drug use, alcoholism and religious themes .
Other triggers will be tagged as, for example, * trigger / nsfw . Although I do not have anything against smut, I do not see myself actively participating in smut threads on the dash. If it ever comes to that, I'll most likely write everything leading up to the act and fade to black.I'm only going to be following and interacting with mutuals who are 21+.03. I don't really format my replies aside from the occasional BOLD CAPSLOCK. I have nothing against those who enjoy formatting. I also sometimes abdicate using icons (please do not ever feel pressured to do the same). I am incapable of writing one liners and tend to prefer writing paras. Again, never ever feel pressured to match my length: Quality > Quantity. I'm just annoying.I also use BETA EDITOR; if we're gonna keep a clean dash I'm afraid we both have to succumb to tumblr's new editor.

04. Basic ettiquette applies; don't be an asshole, don't be a bigot, this is just a silly little hobby and we're supposed to be having a silly little fun experience here, not making each others' lives miserable (unless it's IC in which case, please, bring on the misery).05. The best way to interact is through MEMES and PLOTTING, though admittedly, I suck at communicating OOC. I just think it's fun to come up with pre-established relationships and jumping through first interaction by turning meme replies into threads which force our characters into mid-action.06. I love shipping and there ought to be plenty of opportunities for all types of dynamics with César. Sadly, he's not very committed romantically nor is he the most emotionally mature guy around. Think one night-stands, shotgun weddings and breakups through post-its. If that sounds interesting though, don't hesitate throwing ideas at me.07. Icon templates and PSD alike belong to the super talented supersources who's helped make RP iconing much more accessible.08. Hello, I'm COFFEE (she/her, 25+), my first language is not English and I'm a freelancer, meaning there are periods of times in which I'm super active and others in which I might go very quiet. You can reach me via IM and DISCORD. My friends already know I'm not super communicative OOC but I'm trying to get better at it. Can't wait to write horrible things with you all. xoxo

"I've been to the other side twice now and the vibes were just off. Long queues, breakfast wasn't included [...] Would not recommend."

NAME: César "Laces" Stoker
ALIASES: "Laces", "Lacey", Shoelaces, "Shit-head", "Shit-stain", "Shit For Brains", César "Stalker", Slayer, Bob Trucker, Kulk Kogan, [...]
AGE: Thirty-nine *
GENDER: Cis Male
SEXUALITY: Bisexual
MARITAL STATUS: Married, Divorced, Single, Widowed, Unsure at this point *DOB: December 25th, 1984
BIRTHPLACE: El Paso, Texas, USA
CURRENT RESIDENCE: Unknown; César has been living in his trailer for the last eight years of his life and has a fairly nomadic lifestyle, travelling from state to state, never sticking around for longer than a few months.OCCUPATION: Has worked as a bartender, a bouncer, a model, a dog walker, a waiter, a stripper, a bus driver and a mechanic in the past. Is currently unemployed.Works as a freelance paranormal/monster hunter and receives payment from those who ask for his aid. César doesn't like to disclose how much he charges for his services.RELIGION: Unclear. Often utilises christian symbols in both his line of work and fashion and claims to have "been to the other side" but César prefers to call himself superstitious rather than religious.HEIGHT: 6'0" / 183 cm
EYES: Hazel, sharp and hooded, they often seem to look right through you. There's something seductive about the way the man holds others' gaze. But if one takes the time to really examine César's stare, it doesn't take long to realise that the lights aren't on upstairs.
HAIR: Black, thick and dry. Often left at shoulder length and unkept, constantly in need of a good haircut which he never gets. Some grey hairs have begun to show up but they're most evident on his chest and beard (despite not looking after his hair, César is, surprisingly, always clean shaven).
FC: Johnathon SchaechSCARS/MARKS: His body is riddled with gnarly scars due to a couple of flesh ripping accidents. They're lumpy and twisted and do not go unnoticed. The most prominent one goes from his left pectoral all the way down to his navel. It resembles a manmade path with small detours and sharp turns that lead nowhere all along Laces' torso.He has a few tattoos. There's one right below his bellybutton which previously read HOT STUFF. Due to the scarring it currently looks like it says HOT SPUFF. He's got a very wonky looking tattoo of Jesus on the cross right on his forearm (looks like something a child would draw with a pen running out of ink). Another one is a traditional American tattoo of a horseshoe on his left pectoral, small letters hand-poked onto his neck which read "DO RESUSCITATE", a red heart with an arrow going through it on his left arm, a small black rectangle below it where a lover's name used to be, [...]

CLOTHING: César seems to stand at a crossroads when it comes to style. He's somewhere between a cowboy, a metal-loving biker and a clueless thrift shopper. There's usually a lot of black leather and blue denim involved. One pair of cowboy boots, which have seen better days, are perhaps the most expensive part of his wardrobe.Band shirts, t-shirts that were at some point white, shirts with moth holes, shirts that seem too small for him, flannels that don't go with the other flannel he's already got on, ripped jeans (not on the cool looking areas, on cringe areas), one good leather jacket with a large cross on its' back, [...]STAR SIGN: Capricorn
ALIGNMENT: Neutral Good
MBTI: ESTP-A / EntrepreneurEntrepreneurs are the likeliest personality type to make a lifestyle of risky behavior. They live in the moment and dive into the action – they are the eye of the storm. People with the Entrepreneur personality type enjoy drama, passion, and pleasure [...] it makes more sense to use their own moral compass than someone else’s. Rules were made to be broken. This can earn Entrepreneur personalities a certain reputation. But if they minimize the trouble-making, harness their energy, and focus through the boring stuff, Entrepreneurs are a force to be reckoned with.STRENGTHS: Strong-willed, handsome, charismatic, confident, independent, resourceful, skilled, sociable, creative, friendly, resilient, helpful, laidback, [...]WEAKNESSES: Vain, proud, not the most strategic or intelligent guy around, stubborn, selfish, ignorant, greedy, impulsive, childish, cocky, annoying, disloyal, irresponsible, [...]LIKES: Metal music, breakfast food, tattoos, concerts, bar fighting, camel cigarettes, beer, wearing sunglasses at night, chilling on a porch with a couple of brewskis, dogs, horses, hanging out in cemeteries, cool one-liners, motorcycles, cowboy movies, ghost stories, big trucks, spontaneity [...]DISLIKES: Math, police, judges, military personnel, authority figures, formal events, rich folk, uptight angels, meddling demons, bible freaks, vampires (they're so pretentious), judgemental people (only he is allowed to be judgemental), people who take themselves too seriously, suits, broccoli, non-smoking policies, spiders, [...]SKILLS: A vast knowledge when it comes to the supernatural (due to trial and error, not because he studies the topic), high endurance and skill when it comes to fist fighting, speaks Spanish fluently, meddles in Latin, physically strong, knows how to play the guitar (unfortunately for everyone else), [...]

SO, HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
> César is a supernatural magnet . Somehow he keeps running into all types of gods and monsters by accident. He has Dutch ancestry and it has been implied that he might be a descendant of another infamous supernatural meddling Dutch. Laces just thinks everyone is obsessed with him because he's hot.> He has been dead twice now. The first time he died, César tripped on his shoelaces and into oncoming traffic (hence the nickname "Laces"). While in limbo, he sold a quarter of his soul in exchange for his life back.The second time Laces died, he was thorn apart by a freaky vampire gang. He sold another quarter of his soul to the same lil' demon and returned to life once more, all in one piece (more or less).TRIVIA: César will often say he sold two quarters of his soul but he never says half. This is either because he does not want to acknowledge just how much of his soul he's missing OR because he is, in fact, terrible at math.> He isn't religious but he is superstitious. Often surrounds himself with religious imagery and objects in order to feel safe.> Travels around in an old trailer. It looks disgusting from the outside. The inside is only slightly better.> Laces has a lengthy criminal record; pickpocketing, stealing, robbery, swindling, battery, urinating on private property, attempt to bribe an officer, evading authorities, among others.> He was born in El Paso Texas but moved around a lot with his mom. He has a complicated relationship with her since he found out in his late 20's that she was supposed to have shared custody with César's dad (whom he never got to know). She's in a nursing home somewhere in Texas. He hasn't visited in years.Laces doesn't like to talk about it.

> He has essentially sold half his soul to the devil but it is unclear what this might mean for César in the long run. The only differences he has noticed so far is that demons show up to his trailer's door like Avon ladies asking if he'd be interested in surrendering the rest of his immortal soul much more often. Also his skin gets drier around winter time, though that might just be undiagnosed eczema.FRIENDS: Makes them easily, doesn't mind starting a conversation with the stranger sitting next to him at the bar and listening to their drunken stories well into the night. Though Laces can be a fun drinking buddy, he is somewhat unreliable. He moves every couple of months and doesn't really keep in touch. Though, if those around him have the same laidback approach when it comes to relationships (or life in general), it shouldn't be too hard to appreciate César's company. He doesn't judge and is pretty welcoming most days as long as you're cool.ENEMIES: Equally easy to make; he's irresponsible and lacks the maturity and ambition most human beings develop throughout life. He is also pretty selfish and will always do whatever benefits him, no matter how many lives he might ruin in the process. César often acts before thinking and often chooses violence over diplomacy. He might also have some prejudices regarding some creatures (César particularly dislikes vampires since they're responsible for his second and most painful death) and especially dislikes cops or anyone working in anything law related.LOVERS: Also very easy to make! César is always down for sex. Actual meaningful connections might be a bit harder to squeeze out of him, but he's a huge flirt and is very open about what he likes and what he wants. Though, again, he's not the most reliable, so Laces might lie and cheat if that means wining someone's romantic favors. He's also not the biggest fan of monogamy but César often forgets to mention that to his partners.

MAIN VERSE: César travels across America in an old falling-apart trailer, looking for people desperate enough to pay him whatever as long as he rids them of their supernatural problems. He has died twice at this point, only has half a soul left and seems to be completely at peace with it. This will be the main/default verse most replies will occur in. Small tweaks can be made in order to fit into your character's universeCRIME VERSE: César is a drifter, a lowlife, a big brawny weasel who's willing to do whatever he can as long as it gets him more money and more influence. He's not a big fish in Texas crime scene, not even close, but he is the guy to go to if you need brawn and a mind too foggy to ask any questions. He's the fall guy, the rat, whichever job you need where someone needs to jus take a punch, César's your man. Careful though; he's not trustworthy. Chances are he'll sell your soul for a pack of gum. This is a verse for muses who do not operate in a world with supernatural elements. Most of what's described in César's bio remains the same.RDR: There's plenty of tales about Laces; some say he's dead, others say he's so mean hell kicked him out twice and others say this is all just bull-crap and the man's nothing but a dimwit with a tendency towards the dramatics. Whichever tale is true, the fact of the matter is that Laces is a bounty-hunter. And he might not have the most brains but he sure does have one mean hook and a tolerance towards any code of ethics that might get in his way when it comes to shooting his targets straight between the eyes, This is a verse for Red Dead Redemption and any other Old West related muses.

THE BATMAN: Laces is deeply scarred from a few unpleasant near-death experiences, but his tendency towards surviving has made him a bit of a legend. He tried to get in with Gotham's crime families for a while, doing errands, driving cars, whatever shitty job you had, César Stoker would take it. But after getting run-over and shot twelve times only to return back to the Falcone's doorstep, they thought it'd be best to keep the big lump around. He now serves as a bodyguard to the family and, sure, he's not the smartest...but he does make a pretty darn good human shield. This is a verse for muses related to the Batman universe. Small tweaks can be made here and there in order for César to fit into whatever verse your character's in.