N a m e
⊱ Gale Primas ⊰
A g e
⊱ 34 years ⊰
Born Friday, February 6, 1981 in Charlottesville, Virginia
Aquarius
Metal Rooster Zodiac
G e n d e r
⊱ Male ♂ ⊰
P e r s o n a l i t y
⊱ Authoritative ⊰
"This is my show. I've run it for 11 years. Don't question what I tell you to do."
After eleven years in charge of the circus that sees every sort except for hardened criminals, Gale has learned the necessity of being a strict task-master. He was trained under a man who had been running his own circus for well over forty years, and since then has designed every part of every act. He knows his business better than anyone. That is why, when it comes to matters of his show, it is obey his instructions without question, or suffer the consequences of the wrath of a man who has earned the loyalty of every other member of this circus. Everyone tests his determination to be obeyed once. Only once.
⊱ Oath-Bound ⊰
"I mean what I say. Always."
When Gale makes a promise, he sticks to it. When he says something, he means it. Gale is a man of his word, both in promises and in threats. What he says should not ever be taken lightly. He is not one for exaggerations or distortions of the truth. To those who know him and are under his protection, this makes him incredibly trustworthy. To those who don't know him, or try to push the boundaries he set, this makes him nothing short of terrifying.
⊱ Protective ⊰
"You are under my guard. No harm will come to you."
In a world where the supernatural population is forced to hide in plain sight to protect themselves from the wrath of a human people who hate anything they don't understand, Gale will book no threat to those who are under his protection. Should any member of his circus come under attack, be it from inside or outside, be it from supernatural or human, no matter what their relationship may be, he will go to any length to ensure their safety. More often than not, this can extend to protecting those under him from themselves, an act which is rarely recognized for what it is, and never appreciated.
⊱ Thespian ⊰
"This is a circus! It is supposed to bewitch the senses and dazzle the imagination."
When it comes time, Gale has a flare for the dramatic that seems completely opposite the no-nonsense attitude with which he handles the circus. He has an innate sense for what will awe, what will terrify, and what the breaking point is between a good thrill and a horrible experience. He knows how to bewitch the mind and get it so entangled in his stories that the real world just seems to fade away, leaving nothing but the rules and situations he creates. This is more than just through words, but also through lighting, sound, and atmosphere. Through careful work, he can manipulate a willing audience to any emotion at any point.
A p p e a r a n c e
⊱ Human ⊰
Gale is a tall man, standing a little more than 6'1", but has the lean muscle to make him look well proportioned without coming across as twig-like or generally huge. He has impeccable posture, and will never be seen standing or sitting slumped over. His skin is slightly tanned but still very clearly caucasian, but is almost entirely missing the freckles and moles that are standard, especially so on his face. Even without his supernatural traits in evidence, Gale still stands out in a crowd, with raven black hair, bright, tawny-gold eyes, long lashes, and full lips. His hair is slightly long for most males, brushing the tops of his shoulders, with a front-hanging fringe that frames his face. He keeps himself clean shaven, but would not grow much of a beard even if it was left to grow. Most of the time his height and good looks simply come across as attractive, but with the right necessity Gale can turn them around, going from pleasant to threatening in a heartbeat, and using his height and piercing gaze to his full advantage.
S u p e r n a t u r a l T r a i t s
⊱ Dual ⊰
Gale is one of only a few supernaturals to posses two completely unrelated sets of supernatural cells, both external and internal.
⊱ Incubus ⊰
Gale's external cells give him the appearance of an Incubus straight from the pages of Christian mythology. He possesses a set of bat-like wings that rise from his shoulder blades, and are long enough to nearly drag on the ground. They are large enough to lift him into the air, although it takes a great deal of effort on his part. A single, rope-like tail emerges at the base of his spine, which would be long enough to drag on the ground if it was not curled up at the tip. The very end spreads out into a spade-like shape, before coming to a point. Two slightly curved demon horns emerge from his skull above his ears, coming forwards before rising straight up over his forehead.
⊱ Smoke ⊰
Gale also possesses a small second stomach, to which he can divert organic material and convert it into a rich, heavy smoke. He can then exhale this smoke at his will, forming it into any shape he chooses. It will then move through a short animation before dissipating. With the right preparation before hand he can create enough smoke to fill wherever the circus may be presenting. However, he almost always has enough smoke stored to create small pictures for his own and others entertainment. Because these cells are internal rather than external Krym has no effect on them, meaning that they do not vanish even when he is under the effect of the potion. For this reason he was briefly diagnosed with the eating disorder pica as a child.
R e l a t i o n s h i p s
⊱ Adrian Dumont || Mentor ⊰
Former Circus Ringmaster - Deceased
One of the few people Gale will openly admit to respecting over the course of his life, and a person for which he still holds no small amount of disdain, Adrian was the man under whom Gale was put when it was first decided he would become a Ringmaster. The few tales that Gale will tell of his erstwhile mentor paint the man as an even harder taskmaster than Gale himself has become, a man who forgave no mistakes in himself or others. Gale only holds a few good memories of Adrian, but he still respects the man for shaping him into someone who would be able to handle a circus of his own over the course of the two years training period Gale was given. One of the things he swears to himself is that, when the time comes, he will be a more forgiving mentor than his was.
⊱ Sandra O'Connor || Executive ⊰
Former Supreme Court Justice - Retired
The woman under whom Gale interned before becoming a trainee for a Ringmaster, Sandra was the woman who "recommended" Gale for the position. At first Gale held a great deal of enmity towards her for the position, as being a ringmaster isn't something anyone really gets to turn down, and it ruined his chances at becoming a Supreme Court Justice himself. Now, however, he respects her wisdom and good judgement of people, and will still occasionally go to her when in need of advice on a particularly delicate or challenging matter.
⊱ Eliza Hosford || Ex-wife ⊰
Former Circus Employee, Fashion Consultant - Estranged
One of the few people Gale will never speak about, not even when prompted, Eliza was a former member of the circus, back when Gale was still in his first couple years of being a ringmaster, who seduced the young man in hopes that he would be able to lighten her sentence. She maintained her attitude of a loving and caring individual, right up until the point Gale got her sentence commuted, when she left without a backwards glance and stole a good portion of the circus funds to boot. Gale has not been in a romantic relationship since, and it is well known that she is the reason Gale frowns upon relationships between circus members, even though he does not outright forbid it. He has not been in a romantic relationship since.
C i r c u s D u t i e s
⊱ Head Honcho ⊰
"I'm the boss. That means I make all the important decisions."
Although he will often relegate tasks to his three managers, Gale is ultimately responsible for everything that happens within the circus and, more importantly, making sure everyone has a job. That means he has his fingers in nearly every aspect of the circus, from small day to day tasks to the larger management, including making sure that the circus will always have enough food and a venue to present in. When people have a question about the running of the circus that the managers can't answer, Gale will have one, even if he has to make up the answer on the spot.
⊱ Ringmaster ⊰
"Ladies and gentlemen, children of all ages!'
When it comes time to start the show, Gale is at the front and center of it all, introducing every act, prepping the audience as only he can for the spectacular feats about to begin. Gale is by no means a traditional ringmaster, as no one would describe this as a traditional circus, but he still uses his abilities to the fullest extent to engage and maintain the interest of the audience, returning them to a neutral state of excitement before the next act. One of his favorite parts is when he gets to fill the entire room with smoke and create a brief movie, relying on the rest of his team to create the necessary sound and lighting effects. He says that is the closest he will ever come to having an act of his own, and he wants to take full advantage of it when he gets the opportunity.
⊱ Navigator ⊰
"Someone has to make sure we stay on the right course."
The path of the circus is never predictable. It can't be, or else the local authorities would be able to head it off before it, as an illegal performance, was able to enter the town. That means Gale is responsible for navigating the circus and coordinating with the other ringmasters, so that his folk will always have a place to perform without running afoul of either local authorities or another circus. It is one of his most demanding jobs, because the correct navigation is the difference between a spectacular performance and a mediocre one.
⊱ Financier ⊰
"An illegal circus doesn't get to borrow money."
While every circus gets a small stipend from the government, Gale is responsible for seeing that the circus funds never run out, and are spent in the ways they need to be spent. Most of the time this revolves around basic necessities for the circus, although it also means making sure that there is always enough money left over from the performances to make sure that any unexpected costs will be covered. Things always break and people always somehow seem to manage to get themselves in trouble, despite Gale's best efforts. Sometimes, a little bit of cash is what is needed to fit it, be it as simple as buying a new part, or having the funds to grease the right palms.
C r i m e
⊱ None ⊰
"I was too good of an intern."
When he is inevitably asked as to the nature of his crime, that is, invariably, Gale's response. He will then often explain the things the job of ringmaster entails, although sometimes, depending on his asker's attitude, he will act as though that is a legal crime for which he was imprisoned, and will hold to that statement for months.
S e n t e n c e
⊱None ⊰
"You think I'll leave you to run this place?"
While, legally, Gale has the right to leave the circus at any point, he will remain the Ringmaster until he is too old to work or, more probably, he passes away.
O t h e r F a c t s
⊱ Dress Style ⊰
"It never hurts to look your best."
Gale has a strong sense of fashion, despite the fact that he never has the money to accommodate it. Despite that, he always seems to be well dressed and clean, be it in the full performance garb of the Ringmaster, or a dress shirt and slacks. He usually favors black pants and a pale top, although he will also dress in brown earth tones. It is rare to see him wearing very bright colors as anything more than an accent.
⊱ Cigarettes ⊰
"I don't smoke."
While it is true that Gale has never lit up a cigarette in his life, it is equally true that he is rarely to be seen without one. When asked, he will often respond that he likes the air it gives him. Cigarettes will be slowly chewed to a pulp and then swallowed, almost exclusively to be turned into smoke for later use. Gale has unpleasant things to say about the tobacco industry and anyone who really smokes, so all of his cigarettes are hand rolled and often filled with a sweet-smelling herb instead of tobacco. He takes very seriously any request from a circus member who wishes to quit smoking, and many come to regret asking him for help, even if they will inevitably end up broken of the habit.
