Beauregard "Bridger" Nelson
20 years old - he/him - straight cis man - choctaw-european

Basic Info:    
DOB: May 15th, 1993
Height: 5'8
Body type: Masculine
Residency: Clementine Park  
Job: Can't keep a single one
Hobbies: Skateboarding, hanging out with friends, playing video games, watching music videos

Design Notes:
Bridger has two tattoos, a pair of gothic crosses on the left side of his chest, and one of a snake lying from his neck and down to his shoulder. He has one lip piercing on the lower left lip. He also has ear piercings, but his hair usually covers it. Bridger paints his nails black. The design on his hat is not really thought out- it's just some grungy spikes and stuff.

About:
Beauregard, who preferably goes by his nickname Bridger, is a man who seems as if he's got everything together on the surface. But if you spend enough time with him, you learn how flighty and moody he truly is. He has a very outgoing and social mask to hide his pain. Bridger will convince you he's confident but is guilty of chronic self-deprecation and heavy insecurities.

However, Bridger still knows how to have a good day. He loves skateboarding and has been for years. He started out in his garage so he's more skilled in freestyle skating. He has a passion for music and skating media, like video games and magazines from the late 90's. Despite his mental troubles, Bridger still finds joy in the things he loves.

Relationships:
╰┈➤ Florian - Best friend
Florian came up to Bridger one day asking him to teach him some skateboarding tricks. They ended up clicking really well and got close fast.
╰┈➤ Ione - Ex-girlfriend 
Highschool sweetheart of 4 years that he can't let go of.
╰┈➤ Cheyenne - Friends
The two met when Bridger's friend was dating Cheyenne. They got along well and Bridger's friend hated that and cut them both off. Lol?

Background:Bridger had a rough upbringing in a low income family. Bridger's father hated himself and projected all his self-hatred and insecurities onto his only son. He would dismiss Bridger's emotions and creativity, mock him, tear him down, and even hurt him when upset. Bridger's father never acted this way until Bridger was born. He had two older sisters, but something about having a son must have triggered a generational cycle of pain for Bridger's father. His sisters would tell him he's never been like this to them. Even though his sisters meant no harm, Bridger internalized this information and perceives himself as an inconvenience to the family.

Growing up, Bridger was by his mother's side and she would reassure him he's loved and shouldn't be as hard on himself as his father was. She would try to intervene and get between the two sometimes but would end up getting hurt in the crossfire. Bridger witnessing his mother being hurt while believing he's absolutely powerless created a sense of guilt so deep that never goes away. 

Through high school, he was moderately social but kept to himself mostly. He established his favorite hobbies, had an emo phase that bled into his current sense of style, and met his girlfriend of 4 years. This girl had seemed to love him unconditionally, but the relationship was built on a cycle of reassurance and people pleasing. She left him 2 years after high school after realizing she's given everything to Bridger and lost her friends, freedom, and sense of self in the process. She told him that she still loves and cares for him but can't be by his side 24/7 to be the only one to lift him up anymore. Since then, he's been spiraling into a mess and has been unable to recognize when someone is trying to genuinely help him.

Traits:
╰┈➤ Clingy, but avoidant. Bridger depends on those around him, but will push them away when he really needs them.
╰┈➤ Interesting taste in humor. He would joke about something insensitive without really having empathy.
╰┈➤ Extremely sensitive. Anything he perceives as criticism will get to him fast. He would probably flee and fall into an overthinking spiral.
╰┈➤ Loves to collect decor of angels or anything with angel motifs because of his mother. His mother loves angels.
╰┈➤ Quitter. If he fails at something he'll throw his hands in the air quietly and never try again.
Associated Music: Spotify Playlist
Rap-rock, SKA!!!!!, pop-punk, alt metal