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Travis is an optimistic, sarcastic, loyal, and charismatic formerly famous musician. A child prodigy, fueled by a love of music and all of its forms, and a jack of all trades, able to play most instruments at his disposal. His band "The Dungeon Awaits" was very popular in the rock and goth scenes throughout the 2000s before it disbanded, due to Travis's substance addiction, jealousy, and paranoia towards his band members.

Currently, Travis lives in a house boat turned trailer on an empty lot in town. He's dedicated the rest of his life to doing good deeds and supporting those around him, but he often comes across abrasive and obnoxious or helps others at his own expense. He can no longer perform music in front of more than his closest circle, fearing fame may corrupt him again, despite it being his true passion.

Due to a combination of his drug abuse and long term malnutrition, Travis appears much older than he actually is and deals with daily headaches and impaired balance. Despite this, he's still energetic and continues to frequently play many instruments to retain his skill.

Likes -- rock music, PS1-2 era video games, hiking, thrifting, camping, parties, salty flavors, and succulents.

Dislikes -- large crowds, sweets, astrology, confrontation, formal attire, GATCHA games, and deep water.

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Notes and Trivia

  • Travis can play most string, keyboard, and wind instruments with relative ease. His specialties are acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass, saxophone, trumpet, and piano.
  • His houseboat "Mariposa" has never sailed or even touched the ocean yet, and he's saving her maiden voyage for a special occasion.
  • Many THRIVE IN SPITE characters are fans of The Dungeon Awaits, though not all of them are aware of who Travis is.
  • Travis has segmental vitiligo which has spread rapidly across his face and left arm, due to his high stress and self-neglect. His heterochromia is unrelated.
  • Even though he loves the ocean and owns a boat, Travis can't swim.
  • Travis can be drawn with greying hair and noticable eye bags/wrinkles.

Relationships

Verona - Best Friend

Travis's closest and oldest friend since highschool. Travis sees her as a little sister and wants to do anything he can to support her and her daughter. Verona has always seen Travis as his values and skill, not just his reputation and past. Travis considers Verona to be the strongest and most hardworking person he has ever met.

Ginger - Goddaughter

Travis met Ginger when she was barely a year old, and ever since he's dedicated most of his time to taking care of her. He's extremely supportive of Ginger's interests and is always thinking up creative rewards for good grades/behavior. He fears the day she gets too big to sit up on his shoulders.

Maeve - Best Friend

After a chance meeting, Travis has taken an interest in Maeve's wellbeing because he sees his young self in their behavior. Maeve finds his help obnoxious, but they appreciate that he never asks about their past. Secretly, Maeve really looks up to him. Travis hopes to help Maeve channel their anxieties and anger into music.

Marie - Best Friend

After a chance meeting, they both take an interest in each other's wellbeing and continously pay the other back for their good deeds. Like Maeve, Travis sees himself in Marie and hopes to help them recover and reunite with their friends. Marie can tell that Travis is in another rut, and wants to help him perform again.