Kitsu the Creator

Lost Toon

"That Smile... That Dreaded smile... I can't escape it..."

- Kitsu the Creator (talking about the Ink Dreemurr)

Description:
Kitsu the Creator is an ink creature who resembles a cross between a human and a fox. He is 4'2" and wears a ragged, ink stained vest, a bow tie, gloves, yellow pants, and a large, tan top hat. His face has a huge hole over his left eye, which oozes ink under his makeshift eye patch.  His legs are mismatched, one with a black boot, the other thin and almost skeletal in nature. He has a large grin, but doesn't smile often.

Personality:
He is kind-hearted to those he would find trustworthy, but is scared in the face of danger. He would hide in anything when danger approaches, ranging from trash bins to air vents. He gives those he trusts drawings as either a way to communicate, or as a sign of friendship.

Backstory:
Kitsu the Creator is a cross of two characters:

Kitsu Dreemurr(Cartoon):

* Created as a toon by Dylan Schumacher in 1946 (A main Animator at Arkham Animation Studios), who became an instant fan favorite, rivaling that of Joey Drew's Mascot: Bendy.
* 8 years old
* Was named "Kitsu" as a short form for the word "Kitsune" which refers to a fox spirit.
* Chose Kitsu's last name "Dreemurr" inspired by how he use to spell the word "Dreamer" as a child.
* Enjoys kind-hearted pranks, helping others when needed, and going on walks whenever needed.
* Taller than Bendy (cause of the hat), and is very fond of most toons.
* Kitsu's appearance was inspired by Dylan's own childhood appearance.
* The mismatched legs were inspired by Dylan's Employer, Nickolus Arkham, who injured his leg during the Studio's construction.
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Dylan Schumacher(Human Form):

* Lead Animator at Arkham Animation Sudios who was 45 at the time of his disappearance in June, 1973.
* Kept his art on him at all times, even on vacation.
* Loves Foxes as animals
* Dunked in ink by Arkham Animation's Music Director: Tyler Cohen, who was exposed to the ink days prior.
* Loves Ramen Noodles and music
* Low key Depressed
* Born November 1st, 1928

Kitsu (Post Ink):

Ink Creature

* The cartoon reincarnation of Dylan Schumacher, contains the minds of Kitsu and Dylan’s, though Dylan’s is very broken and paranoid. Also contains Dylan’s soul
* 50+ years old
* Kitsu had complete control at the beginning, but slowly, Dylan has gained more control, and breaks out screaming sometimes, and scribbling horrifying imagery on the walls.
* Obsessed with art.
* Lives in a safe house he took refuge in.
* Fears the Dark Places.
* Has a wrench as a weapon.
* Wears Dylan's old vest, as a way to retain some humanity
* Terrified of any toon that appears "tainted".
* Has Constant visions of his own death at the hands of Tyler Cohen via violent, flashing imagery, his eyes glowing yellow whenever one of these episodes occurs.
* Always hiding in the dark unless otherwise.

Trivia:

* Dylan Schumacher (Kitsu's former human self) has a bond with Nickolus Arkham, who was reincarnated as a mangled version of Kitsu dubbed "The Creator who Lied". He is usually found in the darkest parts of the studio, and watches from the shadows.
* Kitsu likes to hang around with any passive toon he comes across, as he is either desperate for making friends, or desperate for someone to protect him.
* Kitsu originally first formed as a Lost one, but over time, morphed into a replica of Kitsu due to exposure of the ink altering his appearance into his current state.