Failed Experiment
Jack Art Credit: teh_artchive
Name: Jack
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Birthday: July 15
Species: Human...?
Orientation: Bisexual
Likes: Dogs, Junk food
Dislikes: Crowds
Voice Claim: TBA
Playlist: ♫
Overview
Jack

Jack is a seemingly carefree and laid-back guy with a naturally charming personality and sense of humor, known for his witty and sarcastic remarks, bravery, and determination. Underneath this cool exterior, however, he’s rather short-tempered and cynical. It’s not uncommon for him to let his emotions get the better of him and cause him to lash out whenever he’s feeling flustered, embarrassed, or insulted, a fact that others often take advantage of.

Despite his attitude, he isn’t mean-spirited in the slightest. He has a big heart, he’s sensitive, and he’s nothing but loyal and fiercely protective of the people he cares about. Jack struggles with depression and his sense of self-worth because of how he’s been treated almost his entire life. He’s insecure about his origins and his less than human traits, and tries very hard to hide the things that make him different.

Corridor Sad Face Monster Fuck Off Bones Secrets don't die they only sleep Eyes Animated
Trivia
  • Jack has fangs and sharp teeth, but it’s hard to tell sometimes because he barely smiles.
  • Originally, Jack's eyes were both blue. The change in his eye color was one of the first warning signs that his regenerative abilities are not always perfect.
  • On his stomach, Jack has an extra mouth. He prefers to keep it covered up as it's the most glaringly non-human thing about him. It wasn't always a part of his body, but is instead a side effect of abusing his regenerative abilities during the exhaustive tests Lockheart performed on him.
  • It’s not uncommon for Jack to accidentally catch his shirts on his stomach-mouth and tear them. On the other hand, his coat is very important to him and something of a comfort item, so he's extra careful with it.
Abilities

Regeneration

Jack possesses superhuman regenerative properties. He is able to naturally heal from any injury, including lost limbs, at a rate much faster than the average human. However, as a result of overusing this ability over the course of many years, strange side effects have occurred.

Mutation

A secret Jack goes to great lengths to hide is the monstrous form he’s able to transform into. In this form, Jack increases in size, grows a mess of eyes and mouths across his face and body, and up to four extra arms, ending in sharp claws. Transforming this way is painful, and the longer he spends in this state, the less self-aware and more aggressive he becomes. Usually this only happens involuntarily, when he experiences severe physical pain or emotional turmoil.

With practice, Jack has gained (some) control over this ability. This means he can limit it to one part of his body and activate it voluntarily by causing himself pain intentionally. He doesn't use his ability much, if at all, and when he does, it's momentary.

Relationships
Keelin

Keelin - Girlfriend

Although they met under strange and frightening circumstances and they really didn’t have a choice of working together, Jack and Keelin quickly became close, eventually developing mutual romantic feelings. Jack's best friend, girlfriend, and favorite person in the world is Keelin. He’s wildly protective of her, despite the fact that she can easily hold her own and often ends up being the one saving him. She can be a bit of a tease too...

Hydra

Hydra - Younger Sibling

Hydra was created by Doctor Lockheart four years after he created Jack, and the two of them are technically half-siblings. In spite of some past tension and misunderstandings, they get along as well as most siblings, and Jack has gone to great lengths and made many sacrifices to protect them. Jack knows that Hydra is a tough kid, but he still can’t help but worry about them.

Lockheart

Dr. Lockheart - Creator

Doctor Lockheart may be the one who created Jack, but that doesn't mean the two of them are on good terms. From the moment Doctor Darling left, Lockheart has felt resentment towards Jack. In turn, Jack developed a grudge against Lockheart as a result of the countless painful experiments Lockheart put him through. After a certain unfortunate accident occurred during an argument between the two, which permanently disfigured Lockheart, their relationship only worsened.

Darling

Dr. Darling - Creator

Doctor Darling is equally responsible for creating Jack alongside Doctor Lockheart, and Darling thinks of herself as Jack's mother, but shortly into Jack's life, Darling disappeared, unable to make amends with Lockheart. Thinking Darling may come back for him one day gave Jack hope for many years, but she never returned. As an adult, he feels betrayed, to say the least.

Dex

Dex - Dislike

It annoys Jack enough to hear so much praise for Lockheart but Dex is also, albeit unintentionally, dehumanizing towards Jack at times by speaking about Jack as one of Doctor Lockheart's creations rather than his own person. Maybe it's especially insulting coming from someone who should probably understand how it feels to be treated that way.

Jillian

Jillian - Clone

Jillian is Jack's clone; she was created via a third party by reverse engineering his flesh. He doesn't understand the process, nor does he like to think about it. To make matters worse, Jillian hates him. She has it out for him, and he knows that.

Prize Corner

Identity

Bisexual Ribbon Bisexual One who is sexually attracted to two or more genders/sexes, but not all.

Development and Achievement

Main Character Ribbon Main Character A high priority, very important character.
Comfort Character Ribbon Comfort Character A character that helps/was made to help one cope with trauma, or otherwise bring comfort.
Sourced in Circuitry Ribbon Sourced in Circuitry A character that was originally created on a digital art medium.
Symphony Ribbon Symphony A character that has at least 30 songs in their playlist.
Radio Star Ribbon Radio Star A reward for characters with a playlist of at least 30 songs.
Loved Ribbon Loved A character that has at least 20 pieces of art made by its owner.
Acclaimed Ribbon Acclaimed A character that has at least 50 pieces of art.
Together Forever Ribbon Together Forever A character that has been owned by the current owner for at least 8 years.
We'll always be together Ribbon We'll always be together You've owned this character for 8+ years! Wow, that's a while.
Homed Ribbon Homed A character that is owned by its creator.
2015 Ribbon 2015 Characters who were originally made in 2015.
Player 1 Ribbon Player 1 This character is featured in a video game or a mod.
Artfighter Ribbon Artfighter This character has participated in Artfight!
Pixel Perfect Ribbon Pixel Perfect This character has been drawn in pixel art.
Ball of Sunshine Ribbon Ball of Sunshine A ribbon for characters that can make you laugh or smile at any time. Drawing/thinking about this character cheers you up.
Earned their Angel Wings Ribbon Earned their Angel Wings The support this character has given you has helped keep you strong.

Character

Deuteragonist Ribbon Deuteragonist A character who appears in a story as a deuteragonist.
Love Interest Ribbon Love Interest A character who appears in a story as a love interest.
Chompers Ribbon Chompers This character has sharp teeth.
Experiment Ribbon Experiment This character is from a laboratory.
Lovey Dovey Ribbon Lovey Dovey This character is in a relationship.
Test Tube Ribbon Test Tube Is/was an experiment or was experimented on.

(Ribbons courtesy of MisterMuse, dyhayc, Koopaboo, DaylightJamboree, AgentKK, and RabbitJaguar)