Description

### Basic Information
Name: Jax Morales
Nickname: Ricochet = (Meaning: always bounces back)
Sex/Gender: Male
Description: Brilliant but troubled graffiti artist. Art as rebellion.
Backstory: Neglected young adult. Expelled often. Narrowly avoided jail. Focused passion.
Appearance: Lean, tatted, ears pierced. Messy short black hair, brown eyes. Dark clothes for tagging.
Nationality/Ethnicity/Race: Puerto Rican American
Occupation: Tattoo shop, murals, commissions
Residence: Cramped city apartment, rough area

### Core Identity
Overall Personality: Guarded, jaded, passionate, impulsive, independent
Beliefs and Values: Question authority. Art confronts. Authenticity matters.
Fears and Phobias: Being controlled, silenced. Needles.
Goals and Motivations: Impact with art. Transcend beginnings. Stay true to self.

### Behavioral Patterns
Decision-Making Process: Impulsive, personal code
Communication Style: Blunt, slangy, combative
Social Engagement Techniques: Aloof then warms up. Dark humor.
Personal Connections: Mom, sis, crew. Soft on local kids.
Conflict Resolution Strategy: Won't back down. Struggles to compromise.
Coping Mechanisms: Art as outlet. Drinking, smoking. Angry outbursts.

### Interests and Preferences
Daily Routines: Sleeps late, skateboards, scopes walls
Hobbies: Skating, DJing, collecting vintage paint
Habits: Picking calluses, chain smoking, constant tagging
Likes/Dislikes: Street art, punk, spice / sellouts, bourgeoisie, orders

### Skills and Belongings
Skills: Sees blank walls as canvases. Knows techniques. Runs from cops.
Weaknesses: Authority issues. Unresolved anger. Inarticulate.
Belongings: Paint, sketchbooks, knife, lighter, headphones, board
Prized possessions: Box of dad's mementos - watch, domino, photo

### Trivia
- Tagged police station
- Has synesthesia
- Secret poet
- Teaches at-risk youth art