Graeme Rigby

Graeme Rigby is one of the main protagonists of Carnivore.

Appearance
Graeme is a lean, muscular black panther with maroon colored eyes and sleek, but rough melanistic fur. He has a mesomorphic build, building muscle mass in his biceps, abdominals and deltoids. His face is fair and holds handsome features. He has scars covering his torso, arms and thighs from numerous battles throughout his occupation as a body guard and hit man. His race and species allows him to be stronger than smaller or averagely sized animals outside of his species, sporting a larger size as well as physical strength. His free time is typically spent improving his strength and endurance.

For professional attire, he is often seen wearing expensive and authentic clothing. Dark clothing such as suits with white contrasts, dress pants and dress shoes and exorbitant priced suit crowns and watches are often exceptional for his business. When in a casual business setting, he'll remove his suit jacket, leaving him in his button-up and tucked undershirts.

When training or lounging, he wears a plain white tank top with gray sweatpants. Sometimes, he'll be shirtless.

Personality
A contract killer and bodyguard for hire, Graeme is a rather calm and composed individual most of the time, talking and behaving with a reserved, yet serious and stone-cold tone of voice. He is an adaptive man, as required from his dangerous field of work. He is alert because being surprised in his life often leads to the hospital or a grave, and he is calm because panicking can get him killed. He is disciplined and efficient, both skills he obtained from a lifetime of violence and hardship. Graeme is both firm and flexible, sticking to a decision till the end, or until a better choice is available. He can be gentle if the situation calls for it, as not all situations he’s placed in require force. He is humble, as he rarely brings up his title and never boasts his strengths. He is loyal to those who have earned his respect or service, and will never betray said individuals unless he become suspicious of their true intentions. In social situations Graeme is usually relaxed, his smooth tone being an indication of this. And in rare situations, he can even show a much gentler, compassionate side of himself, though he considers this side of himself a weakness.

He is quiet and questioning, never taking things at face value. In dire situations Graeme becomes a whole different person. He becomes blunt and callous towards others, and his actions become careless and cold. He becomes compulsive, deceitful, and in some cases destructive. He acts extreme and hostile, and in worse case scenarios, he can be vindictive. Due to his past, Graeme holds a mortal obligation to protect weaker animals, holding a disdain towards those who exploit or being harm to the weak.

Background
Graeme Rigby was born in 2464 in London, England, United Kingdom in the Commerce District to an unnamed mother and an unnamed father. His father was a factory worker and his mother was a stay-at-home mother who cared for Graeme and their home. He had a younger brother named Ash who was ill with Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV).

Living in the slums of London, Graeme's childhood was dysfunctional. His father often partook in dealings with local gangs to ensure a steady income for the family by taking loans and he made it his duty to care for his brother while adopting rebellious attitudes, participating in schoolyard fist fights and banter, breaking rules and getting into trouble. His education was limited due to government funding and his home was often left without heat, water or electricity due to budget cuts in the Commerce District.

In [insert year], his father unable to repay the loans from the gangs on the deadline, Graeme and Ash were kidnapped in a raid and held as hostages. He was subjected to heavy cruelty and torture the longer his father was unable to pay. He questioned and asked about his brother's status and where he was located. Eventually, around five days later, Graeme was forcefully fed an entrée of Ash's flesh, confirming the death of his brother. As a result of the traumatic experience, he lost most of his sense of taste. The City of London Police raided the gang hideout and released Graeme to his family.

Once the circumstances of the loss was relayed, the family fell into disarray; Graeme's mother was grief-stricken, desperate for Ash's presence. In the months following, Graeme's mother entered his bedroom and attacked her son in an attempt to "free" Ash from within him. She was admitted to a psychiatric ward where she resides to this day.

After the loss of his brother, Graeme made it his moral duty to protect the weak. He feels immense guilt for being incapable of saving his brother from the torture he endured, far enough to be labeled 'survivor's guilt'.

Relationships
"Main article: Graeme Rigby/Relationships"