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Astraltus — Kazuo Ref

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Published: 2015-01-26 07:32:54 +0000 UTC; Views: 1372; Favourites: 36; Downloads: 0
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Description Finally have a ref for one of my OCs that's not my fursona lmao.
This guy's really grown on me and his character's changed quite a bit since I first drew him. Design hasn't changed much, but he's gone through a load of personality and background development. Hopefully I'll get to working on Kiro's sheet soon.

Nicknames: Sometimes called "Kaz" by his friend Kiro.
Personality: INXJ (Introverted, iNtuition, X = Thinking/Feeling, Judging)
Kazuo had always been quiet, but became increasingly hard to read as he grew up. He's as introverted as it comes, and hasn't a clue how to communicate with others. He doesn't say much, but actually has a lot to say. He's extremely observant and an excellent listener. He is, however, very opinionated, self-conscious, and has a short fuse, sometimes accidentally snapping horribly at others. Because he detests conflict and fighting, he absolutely hates this about himself. In school, people would avoid him because they never knew what his mood was. He's labeled as 'stoic' but is actually extremely emotional. He cries often, but always makes sure nobody sees. He's a master at hiding his feelings.
Likes: Writing, reading, literature, nature, autumn, the ocean, sail boats, geography, pleasant weather, peaceful music (especially piano).
Dislikes: Most peoples' personalities, fighting, arguing, violence, loud noises, cold weather, social media, small spaces.

Family info:
Father (unnamed) - Wolf; American; worked as a businessman in New York, had trouble keeping a stable job in the town they moved to and got himself in trouble with alcohol because of discouragement, which lead to family problems. Was a very good person normally, but financial trouble and drunkenness made his temper fly out of control. During this time he constantly yelled at and fought with his wife. 
Mother (unnamed) - Shiba Inu; Japanese; met her husband when he was in Japan for a business trip, and works in business as well. Came back to New York to live with him. She struggled with health problems that worsened because of the climate, which resulted in their move. Very friendly, loving, intelligent lady. She opened a flower shop nearby their house when they moved. 

Background: Kazuo grew up in New York until his parents moved South to a warmer place and smaller town due to family health reasons. He felt extremely uncomfortable in his new school and neighborhood, as he was used to be in larger groups of people. However, he was a good student and was favored by the teachers. When he was in middle school, family issues arose and he began isolating himself more than usual, refusing to talk to his father, but maintaining a close relationship with his ill mother. Before he entered high school, his father left in a fit of rage, leaving Kazuo in a pool of resentment. His mother passed away when he graduated high school, and so he started living by himself at the age of 19. He met Kiro during his last year of high school and attempted to attend college with him, only to fail the classes he tried to take. He didn't drop out, but he ended up getting tangled in the wrong crowd and started doing drugs, trying smoking first. He distanced himself from Kiro, but his friend never left him and continued to urge him in a better direction. 

There's a lot more to his story, but because I have vague plans for a comic, I kept a lot out of what I wrote here so ye,,
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Comments: 24

serpenttao04 [2015-02-07 18:00:41 +0000 UTC]

I see your art on both dA and FA so I get to be happy twice! Like your character designs though ^^

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Astraltus In reply to serpenttao04 [2015-02-08 01:51:42 +0000 UTC]

aww, well I'm glad! ;v;
thanks aaah!

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redandblackfennec [2015-02-02 04:38:27 +0000 UTC]

//whispers// he's a fricken' skyscraper
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



!!

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Astraltus In reply to redandblackfennec [2015-02-02 10:33:57 +0000 UTC]

YA he's doesn't like it because people can easily spot him in crowds >___>

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redandblackfennec In reply to Astraltus [2015-02-02 14:51:05 +0000 UTC]

But he's so cute

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VlNDlCATED [2015-01-27 05:42:30 +0000 UTC]

I REMEMBER THIS GUYS SORTA
HE'S FROM YOUR BLACK OUT COMIC THING U WANTED TO DO

SUCH A CUTE BAB. I WANT 10 OF HIM
I am going to ahve to draw him some day for sure.

also
if he was born in 1996
and his birthday is in September
he would be 18 

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Astraltus In reply to VlNDlCATED [2015-01-27 19:25:45 +0000 UTC]

NAH HE'S FROM A DIFFERENT ONE ACTUALLY
BUT I STILL THINK ABOUT BLACK OUT... SOMETIMES...
and o crap
ur right wow im
wow i don't want to fix it but i might later
omg

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Kexity [2015-01-26 21:20:04 +0000 UTC]

ooh, I remember him and Kiro somewhat!
really like his updated story/design qwq

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Astraltus In reply to Kexity [2015-01-26 23:13:29 +0000 UTC]

thank! ;w; yeah it's about time i brought them back,,,

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BreezePleeze [2015-01-26 19:44:40 +0000 UTC]

aww i remember this guy ;w;
Its so awesome to see him again
he looks great!!

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Astraltus In reply to BreezePleeze [2015-01-26 23:13:11 +0000 UTC]

thank you! :'D

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BreezePleeze In reply to Astraltus [2015-01-27 01:33:49 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome <3

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Vandaline [2015-01-26 19:15:42 +0000 UTC]

he is back!!!
also
he is so tall 
i feel threatened 

scribz would be like 2'6'' tbh she would be squished 

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Astraltus In reply to Vandaline [2015-01-26 23:12:57 +0000 UTC]

ya he's a tree 
also he would probably really like scribz tbh bc he likes small animals :'0

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Vandaline In reply to Astraltus [2015-01-27 01:03:07 +0000 UTC]

*scribz growls at his leg* go away tree

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Astraltus In reply to Vandaline [2015-01-27 19:26:42 +0000 UTC]

*Kazuo looks at the screen like he's in the Office*

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Vandaline In reply to Astraltus [2015-01-30 20:25:53 +0000 UTC]

*scribz eats his shoe*

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Nauno-Wolfseneon97 [2015-01-26 11:08:48 +0000 UTC]

COOL. You really made this character cool looking. Expect a Fan-Art from me very soon.

and.......graysexual? That's a new one for me.

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Astraltus In reply to Nauno-Wolfseneon97 [2015-01-26 23:11:50 +0000 UTC]

thanks so much :'D 
and it's sometimes called gray-asexual, very similar to asexual except it's experiencing sexual attraction to the lightest degree.
orientation isn't extremely important in my characters, it's more just there as a description tool.

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Silver-Atlas [2015-01-26 07:38:05 +0000 UTC]

OC REF? 
THAT'S NOT TWILIGHT?
WHAT IS TH IS MADNESS???

no rly he looks amazing oh my god. he already seems like a level 8 nerd though

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Astraltus In reply to Silver-Atlas [2015-01-26 07:48:56 +0000 UTC]

IKR
he is my level 8 angriest nerd

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Silver-Atlas In reply to Astraltus [2015-01-26 07:57:52 +0000 UTC]

angry shibe OCD lord

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Astraltus In reply to Silver-Atlas [2015-01-26 23:13:48 +0000 UTC]

BASICALLY

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Silver-Atlas In reply to Astraltus [2015-01-26 23:30:45 +0000 UTC]

is he an anime character tho
like seriously
also did ya get my response notes? hh

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