Nikolai Rademacher, The Hex

Appearance:
Laughing eyes. Dresses in the standard outfit of a fire dancer- natural fibers, dark or once dark colors, patterns. He started tall enough at 6'3" but between the boots, the hair and good posture he seems a bit taller. He's got some muscle.  Decades of sun fighting good genes make his age hard to pinpoint, probably 30s? (37).

Backstory:
Nikolai had a full childhood before he outbreak. Between two sisters, he was an active and imaginative child, as many are. He liked dragons. Until they moved up to Chicago, to be closer to his mother's parents, he spent most of his time outdoors, at home in the Ozarks.

In the early years of the outbreak, before many really knew what was happening Nikolai was going through college. He parted ways with his family, floating from the science and engineering towards the liberal arts. He got involved in a cohort of circus arts, and continued with some of them on after. The group traveled and preformed: fire, dance, acrobatics, music, fortune telling.

Thing is, some of those fortune tellers and interested in Magiks, actually could wield them. Nikolai was one of those. Occasionally, he and the troupe played a wedding, occasionally they were the last resort of a desperate seekers of a magic cure. A few of these instances were even memorable. As the governmental gathering of the Wierd, was happening he managed to keep subtle enough to slip through.

A bit before time of the government collapse - time being a slippery thing on the road- he separated from the troupe. He's temporarily joined up with others since, but it hasn't lasted.

Relationships
Caleb Curls: Generally well disposed to; seems like a good kid. Would be happy to help him out. Bit worried by the gaps in Caleb's knowledge tbh.

Gwendolyn [free rotation]: Condescending and flighty. A danger to herself and others and unpleasant to be around.

Donovan [free rotation, keep him on his toes]: Classic broody teen, classic.

Skylar Sky: Very first impression was sure an absolute cloud of nerves but morals of steel. She hasn't disproved it yet. Capable though a bit unpredictable. He is willing to repay trust with trust. Her book collection is unsettling.

Theresa Red: Seems grounded (ha an electrician pun) as long as in her depth. Brave kid. Out of the hunters, she's the one he most respects.

Zee: Good kid, hope he stays alive long enough to do good things.

Blake: slightly grating but what enforcer of the Law isn't. Seems  like a decent guy.

Zania: Can respect her drive. Run wild and free wolf girl.

Trivia
He thinks he's funny, and is incapable of not asking questions.