Fabian Salah

Fabian Salah is an aspiring musician who pays the bills by working at Saver's Drug Mart before making it big. He is one of the main characters of *Tough Guy,* which tells the story of his relationship with Toronto Guardians defenseman Ryan Price.

**FABIAN SALAH**
 Occupation

Creating his own music with pedals, a laptop, keyboard, and his violin (including a song called Ravine). His artistic style is inspired by Owen Pallet and Perfume Genius (RR on Discord).  Works part time at Savers Drug Mart in the beauty section. Lives in the Village in a tiny ground floor studio with red walls, in a building that was formerly a children's hospital or some such and has haunted vibes. Has a weekly Bargain Brunch with friends where they bring toppings for frozen waffles, drink Baby Duck "champagne," and wear cheap face masks. Loves to wear beautiful clothing and makeup and jewelry, especially Mikimoto pearls (pg. 197). Has a nipple piercing on his right nipple. Comes very easily and is confident in his body. Loves attention but in a self-aware, non-toxic way.

## Past

Talented violinist but parents always prioritized hockey playoffs over his end of year recital at conservatory. He and Ryan shared a moment on the Halifax-Dartmouth ferry when they were 17 on the way back from the recital. He got into the Toronto Symphony but quit after a couple of months to pursue independent music. Hid behind sarcasm and rudeness as a queer teenager in a macho home, wearing nail polish and growing his hair out.

## FRIENDS & FAMILY

#### FABIAN'S FAMILY

**Maya Salah - Fabian’s Mother:** Works some sort of job. Fabian has a fine relationship with her (and the rest of his family) but they have little in common. Doesn't try to connect with Fabian.

**Joe Salah - Fabian’s Father:** Coaches, presumably hockey. Doesn't invest much in Fabian and makes him feel like a black sheep.

**Sonia - Fabian’s Sister:** Played hockey competitively as a kid and is now a hockey coach. Married and pregnant, older than Fabian. Ryan sees similarities between her and Fabian - they are both confident, opinionated, and extremely talented.

**Paul - Sonia's Husband:** Former hockey player who works in marketing. Fabian thinks he's the worst but he makes Sonia happy.

**Amy Salah - Fabian’s Sister:** Only 18 in Tough Guy, around 5 when Ryan stayed with the Salah's. Just starting university. Fabian feels the most kinship with her out of all his family - she sneaks into his shows and is supportive of his music.

#### FABIAN'S FRIENDS

**Vanessa** - Lives with Marcus and Tarek in a 2 br apartment. Part of the Bargain Brunch crew. Works at a cool lesbian-owned sex toy store. Interested in women herself. Described as having curly blonde hair. Assertive and direct. She gives her friends sex toys to try out for her successful review website. Cries at all of Fabian's shows and is a loyal friend.

**Marcus** - Lives with Vanessa and Tarek in a 2 br apartment. Part of the Bargain Brunch crew. Bartender at Force, the biggest gay nightclub in town. Previously a stripper.

**Tarek** - Lives with Vanessa and Marcus in a 2 br apartment. Part of the Bargain Brunch crew. Office assistant at an immigration services organization. His 30th birthday is November 2018, and they celebrate at Force.

**Claude** - Fabian's former hookup buddy. Arrogant and self-centered artiste who doesn't appreciate Fabian but is hot in a slim, fashionable way (pg. 13). Has a Quebecois accent and silky brown hair. Smokes.