OCCUPATION: Sanitary Worker ( fake ), Information Broker ( real ), Auction House Speaker ( part-time )
AGE: 26
HEIGHT: 6'2" // 188cm
"You thought by hiding yourself behind the mountain of garbage bags would save you, but you instantly regret it. The filth of the trash ruining all your clothes.
The sanitary worker you tried hiding from earlier laughs rather comically at your misery. but, the sound of it is nice. A bright contrast from the murky setting around you. Maybe getting caught wouldn't be so bad."
WARNING: The lore mentioned below is a canon divergence away from it's original source material
SONG INSIGHT: life of the party by the weeknd - ruler of my heart by alien stage - sex party by left boy
MECHANIC
Cody Vasquez is a Person of Interest that is difficult to officially unlock. His proper introduction locked behind the Junkyard, only available to the PC if they have high skill in lock-picking, or somehow got the key to go past the barbed fence. It's only then, that while wondering around, that the PC will eventually be found by Cody.
NOTE: However, that doesn't mean he isn't around in any other spot.
Occasional RNG in certain town interactions will include mentions of a sanitary worker throwing out trash, implied to actually be Cody. There are also RNG chances to encounter Cody briefly when clubbing, or at the bar, for possible sexual interactions. Unfortunately though, PCs with low Speech & Seduction Skills will be waved off by him ( unless they have met with Cody prior ).
Though, there is always the unfortunate chance of meeting Cody through... other means, unaware to the PC. ( Getting sold off to a Bad End )
Cody, despite his appearance, is secretly an Information Broker, who says he works as a free spirit, but insightful PCs can gauge that's not completely true. Regardless, however, Cody informs the PC that should they ever feel low on cash, he'll be glad to help them out.
If they do a little something for him.
As a contractual employer, the PC can approach Cody for different tasks that pertain to collecting OR sending over information regarding certain clients. The tasks tend to typically vary, changing weekly, and leaning towards skills & fame that the PC is most infamous for. In reward for successfully completing the task, the PC can earn a large sum of money ( £1500 to £2500 )... at the risk of DRASTICALLY increasing their criminal record.
Should the PC fail a job of Cody's, well. He'd would be unusually quiet, at first. An odd thing, considering how talkative he is. Before chiming up, and doing a simple "Well, damn. That sucks," While he can't give the PC a paycheck for a failed job, he reassures them of their mistake, walking them out of the Junkyard before wishing them a good night.
Until, the next morning arrives.
Coming into the PC's room, Rory/Bailey informs the Player that their current payment for the week is now doubled, after being told from Cody about the revenue they lost due to their failure. Not only has the PC lost a significant amount of Cody and Rory/Bailey's Respect, there is a significant amount of pressure to make up the loss. Every failure after the initial, the amount of debt owed is compounded upon the last failure: because at this point, you're making them lose money than earn.
Should the PC fail to make up the money by the end of the week, they'll be sold off to the client for the night, to face whatever horror.
There are other ways to make up the doubled debt, though, if the PC is unable to provide in cash. If the PC has Cody at a Love higher than 50%, they can try to appeal to Cody for mercy. The Player will be offered to partake in whatever humiliating punishment Cody has in mind, the situation varying based on Cody's Lust and Love. The lower his Lust and Love is, the more brutal and hands off Cody's punishment is. The higher the Lust, but lower Love, the more depraved it is. Higher Love and High Lust can always assure a sexual punishment that involves ( mostly ) Cody and the Player.
For gist & vibes, please refer to these posts. [1] [2]
While Cody is a risky NPC to manage, should the Player choose to engage with him, Cody also serves some benefits, as well:
𓆩♡𓆪 At 100% Love, the PC unlocks Cody's Apartment as a Safehouse, located in a more troublesome area of the town. Be warned though, it doesn't mean the PC is completely safe from Cody's advances and shenanigans should they choose to spend the night there
𓆩♡𓆪 At High Respect, the PC can vent to Cody about the trials and tribulations they face in town. It's also an easy way to steadily farm Cody's Lust as the PC's trauma will arouse him ( Be warned of venting about certain characters to Cody. If the Player vents about Rory/Bailey, Leo/Wren, Sage/Niki, Solace/Eden, and/or Noel, it will significantly drop Cody's Love & Respect. But, if the PC vents about Gabriel/Jordan, it will raise Cody's Love by a smidge as he enthusiastically joins in to trash on them )
𓆩♡𓆪 Possible Special RNG conversations, at High Love and High Respect, Cody will give sly hints and teases regarding personal secrets of other townspeople
𓆩♡𓆪 If about to be sold off at the Auction House, if the PC has Cody at High Respect, he will find different ways to intervene. Whether it'll be causing a malfunction for the night, selling the PC off to a random to avoid a Bad End, or buying them himself, secretly ( which he WILL like to reap ) (( Unfortunately, High Lust is not enough for Cody to intervene as seeing the PC after they escape their Bad End and the state they are will increase his arousal ))
LORE
Cody Vasquez is an impulsive and hedonistic character that is entirely driven by his own vices and need for adrenaline. He loves to party and be in, or near, the chaos. Always somehow found at the scene of things, his career as an Information Broker feels like fate for how well it pairs with his desires for trouble.
A trickster at heart, even the way he loves is troublesome. Overly affectionate, and pushing of boundaries, his loved ones think he's overwhelming at times. But, it is an agreed upon sentiment that it is better to be loved than hated, by someone as volatile as Cody.
Never be fooled by his outrageous statements and shameless behavior, Cody is one of the more cunning people in the town. An extreme understanding of everything around him, it is terrifying to think of how much he does actually know. Perhaps, there are pieces of truth in his method of madness.
𓆩♡𓆪 Used to be a former orphan, under Rory/Bailey, being the first generation under their care. Considers many of the older orphans he met as a child as his older siblings
𓆩♡𓆪 Witnessed many traumatic events as a child, regarding the death of [ REDACTED ], the removal of the previous Orphanage Director, and bullied by Jamie, Vanida's father
𓆩♡𓆪 His mother was a victim of the Underground Brothel, who died during her captivity after giving birth to Cody
𓆩♡𓆪 Due to most of the masculine figures in Cody's life not being the best, and the feminine figures were, when Cody entered high school, he started to dress more femininely to hold onto some semblance of them. His main friends were Sage/Niki, Leo/Wren, Zuri and Noel
𓆩♡𓆪 Eventually, started to become a severe pothead to the point his grades suffered, and would often party so often he'd black out, see things he couldn't discern, and wake up in unknown locations. Would always get picked up by Rory/Bailey because that was the only contact he had listed on his emergency contacts
𓆩♡𓆪 Tried religion to find some sort of meaning in his life with Zuri, where he befriended his classmate, Gabriel/Jordan. Things shaped up pretty well for him under the Cathedral, and he was set to be put on a path, that had he continued, would have had a high ranking position in the Cathedral.
𓆩♡𓆪 At some point, during high school, Zuri goes missing in the Woods after going there with other initiates & elders to do her Rite of Passage, having disappeared in the night. The event serves as a catalyst as Noel eventually goes "missing" too, and Gabriel/Jordan is acting more closed off
𓆩♡𓆪 Eventually, Cody found out what happened to Zuri, which causes him to leave the Cathedral, breaking his friendship off with Gabriel/Jordan and go back to feeling aimless, into the hands of Rory/Bailey who he begs for reassurance that they won't abandon him like everyone else has. That one night served enough to "break" & "mold" him into the Cody we recognize today, as he curled himself into Rory/Bailey.
𓆩♡𓆪 Became devoted to Rory/Bailey, to an obsessive amount. Started to slowly become an Information Broker after this, to be more useful to Rory/Bailey
𓆩♡𓆪 Does drag on his own time. Uses it often when gathering information about others
𓆩♡𓆪 Believes life should be all about balance, give and take, good and bad. It's why Cody seems very fickle with how quickly he switches on things. Is adamant that the PC should learn to embrace similar ideals to become part of the town
𓆩♡𓆪 Is convinced this town is divine. Won't explain why.
𓆩♡𓆪 Used to date Sage/Niki back in high school. Broke up after his "revelation" towards Rory/Bailey. They are still friends, though
𓆩♡𓆪 Lost all his virginities to random classmates at parties. Can barely remember their names and if they are even still alive
does your pc(s) like partying/ clubbing in general? would they decide to go out to a party by themselves, or would they have to be convinced to go by someone else? and lastly, how do they behave in a party setting? are they the life of the party or are they just standing alone in a corner with a red solo cup
AAAAA SORRY FOR HOW LATE I ANSWER THIS!!! BUT FOR MY ANSWER—
VANIDA is someone you’d have to convince, or trick, to have her go to a party! She never willingly goes to one on her own since y’know, gestures to the town and its population of rapists and Vanida having built a reputation of being one of the most desirable ones in town. So, she’d only go if Whitney/Taylor & friends were going OR if there is possible intel she can seek out from going.
Which if the former, she is gonna spend her time following along on Taylor’s shenanigans, which probably involve drinking and eating everything in the hosts stock, stealing a few of their things if the party is a house one, smoking and then having sex before the night is done. Rarely leaves the group, and while social with them, is a bit anti-social with others. Still putting her sweet persona, but conversations are short and invitations to dance and hook up are rarely accepted unless Taylor accepts it on her behalf.
If the later reason, Vanida is looking for the “most prized” person ( aka the person / people who has the intel she wants ). She’ll look her most alluring, act how they desire and even pleasure them in what manner fits to get what she needs before she leaves the scene because she rarely spends the night with people she doesn’t know. So parties are more so like business than are like, casual “let loose” sort of things.
CODY, on the other hand, LOVES going to parties and clubs. There is no need to do convincing on his end, he’ll find the time and place if you just a mention it in a brief passing. Sometimes.
As while Cody is the “party girl”, unlike his teen years, he’s become VERYY picky about what parties & clubs he attends. If the event/host tends to have music that’s not his preference ( white people music ), or people that are too “formal” for the scene, he’ll tend to reject it. It’s why, despite his importance in the town’s chain, you’ll hardly see him attend a Blood Moon party unless he’s strictly paid to do so.
As for his behavior at parties, while not his intention in doing so, Cody often ends up being someone that earns a lot of attention by the crack of dawn. While he himself may not be the “star” all the time, he’s certainly someone most don’t forget. Usually is the one that pulls others together to either dance, drink, or play games: grabbing them by the hand, or gesturing a “come here” sign to invite them over. He is a very social person, and seems to naturally lead the night with where it goes, that some might assume he was the host.
However, because of his reputation, others would caution against trying to join him on every single thing he drags you to do, as Cody’s energy and stamina for drugs, alcohol and chaos is limitless. The result usually ending up black out drunk in a location way farther than the party/club, with the 50/50 chance of being covered in either money, or cum. Very rarely will you end up in Cody’s bed unless he has High Love, Lust and Respect.
Do not invite NOEL to a party/club. It’s the worst decision to make. Look at them, why would anyone think they are suited for that type of thing? Cody, Wren/Leo, and even Remy/Linden have tried bringing Noel to things like this, but have never really succeeded. ( With exception of SOMEWHAT Linden, who only gets Noel to come to Blood Moon parties because they have Noel work in the kitchen. Though, they’ll never leave the kitchen ) Bars are more their style.
Noel will typically flat out refuse to go to these type of things, as being surrounded by people and loud noise is surefire way to activate their temper. So to avoid the headache, and the possible ( definite ) lashing out, Noel does everyone a favor by staying home. If you ( the PC ) are someone dating Noel, be expected that if Noel catches wind of you wanting to go, they WILL make you stay, saying it is beneath you and unsafe. If they catch you there, or sneaking out to go, be expected for an EXTREMELY pissed Noel ( + their yelling and guilting for not listening to them )
VENUS, is someone that only goes if invited and there is someone he knows ( and trusts )! Otherwise, he’s not going LMAO
Venus is someone who likes to mind his own business, when he can, so he is not going out of his way to go to these type of things. But, if he goes, he is not the MOST anti-social person there, but he is not an attention grabber like Cody is. Venus is the one that is looking out for others / friends while he is at parties & clubs. Whether be intervening if he sees someone getting harassed, holding onto someone’s belongings while they go dance, holding their hair when they are throwing up, making sure everyone gets home without a DUI, etc.
He doesn’t do it on purpose, though. But, it happens unconsciously and he is usually tired by the end of the night, instead of the fun adrenaline dying down like others. Which, if it’s a house party, he is also the type of guest to leave last because he’ll be helping the host clean up before he goes LMAOO Venus is too much of a caretaker, unfortunately for him.
He thinks his habits stem from his work life though, as someone who typically bartends at the town’s clubs to earn some extra cash. Used to being the “straight man” at functions with wild energy. Poor guy needs a proper night out
