Strahimir Smith.

Strammy

August/1st/1992

23.

Male

Heterosexual

Single

”Catering”

2A

A rather unassuming man, despite being 6’ 5” he is not one to strut around his full person. He is lean, but hard, a body that portrays the work to maintain it, rather than the result of the work itself. His skin tone is average; he sees the sun but seldom finds need in his life to seek it out. Not particularly attractive, but he likes to keep clean, beard and hair are kept well and clothes washed and pressed each week to maintain a professional look. His expressions never stray too far from neutral but may occasionally on a blue moon show signs of piqued interest and curiosity.
He sleeps with a white T, and pajama pants but wouldn't dare present himself unwashed or unprepared. Oddly enough, he takes greater pleasure in the ritual of looking presentable than actually being presented. He hollows the time spent preparing for the day, saying little prayers and litanies to prepare himself for the day to come. Additionally not many people know of the assortment of holy symbols of the Russian Orthodox Church adorned across his back, it doesn’t meet his neck or arms nor does it wrap around his chest, the tattoos are for him and the Lord above to witness

1. Meticulous Morning Routine
2. Obsessed planner and coordinator
3. Constant silent prayers
4. Will not stay in the same room as “blasphemy”
5. Will ask to lead a short but zealous prayer before/during any “big” events (Interviews, parties, road trips, etc)

1. Religious processions
2. Working Out (Usually within his own room or sparsely populated gyms)
3. Pen-Pal
4. Watches MMA fights
5. Reading/watching local news

1. Early Mornings
2. Eerie silences
3. Group prayers
4. Cold Nights
5. Lemonade

1. Laziness
2. Broken promises
3. Talking behind the backs of others
4. Liars
5. Uncleanliness

1. God
2. Failure
3. Falling

Its seldom that you would find Strahimir panicked or unprepared. He takes pride in his confidence of his actions and the direction he wants to head in life. The few risks he takes in life are calculated, going to the fullest extent of his mind and body to achieve those goals, usually plowing through obstacles than skirting around them. He knows what he must do to succeed in life and cannot fathom how people are content to languish in their own self-pity. He makes it a point to fulfill all of his commitments even at the cost of his own personal happiness and as such does not appreciate cheats and complainers. He tends to suffer in silence, relying on the guiding voice of his God, leading him to have a rather slanted view on justice: those that cannot act, simply refuse to, and as such deserve no sympathy or help.
In his mind order is earned through hard work. He never strays from procedure and isn’t partial to sudden changes. His inability to sympathize has left him at a disconnect with others often leaving him alone to ponder and scrutinize. He tends to hold unto grudges, and is usually unmoved by pleas and arguments that conflict with his own. However, the few true companions he had, he held on to with fervor, sharing silent jests and nods to inside jokes, and making sure he was always there back them up. Willing to bleed and die for their sakes

Born to an established stock broker and Croatian immigrant in New York City, Strahimir was set up to live a cushy life in the bustling metropolis, however the combination of unsound and excessive investments coupled with shortsighted risks meant the decline of the young family into intermittent poverty. Luckily enough Strahimir’s mother had a Grand Uncle who ran some “questionable businesses” which allowed the family to keep their current lifestyle in exchange for applying themselves into the Bratva, a new and dangerous life to be sure.
Strahimir was young lad of 6 when his family’s luck turned sour, but he was able to conclude that it was his father, the carefree, risk-taking and impulsive man that he was, had risked his family’s security for short-term personal gain. His grudge against his father is something he keeps close to his heart, a constant reminder of what may happen if his discipline slips. This stern, disciplined and unwavering mentality had served him well growing up under the gaze of his Great Grand Uncle whom impressed upon the young Strahimir his life-learned lessons. The young boy worked closely with his Great Grand Uncle and his men, most of which were God-fearing immigrants or sons of immigrants that stressed the importance of hard work and stubborn fortitude. This fear of God quickly turned to reverence and zealotry as he grew up witnessing horrendous and violent acts, him asking the God above for forgiveness and guidance was a coping mechanism. When he became of age to be considered a man he was expected to serve his new “family” for life, a fact he couldn’t turn down, and he found himself doing the same deeds he witnessed growing up. He had no complaints, it was a duty, he found no pleasure in it, but knew the repercussions should he fail.
On some ordinary day during his 23rd year he was instructed to head West, to San Francisco. He was confused at first, believing he was being sent away due to some failure, but was assured he was one of the few entrusted to assist a flowering branch in the new city. His duties would be lessened for sure and many of his comrades consider it a “vacation” post, but Strahimir’s diligence will not waver, he will not fail his family.

Skyping with friends while playing videogames (usually league)

He keeps a pocket edition of the EOB in his inner suit pocket when out