masterlist for my human au atwow headcanons!!
(mostly for reference when I'm writing so there's some pretty specific things; might update it ocasionally)
Jake
slight dad bod
either in classical home depot dad attire or using the clothes from his 20s there's no in between
looks great with stubble and goes days without shaving but never to the point of growing a full beard (says it makes him look old)
used to have a "show me your boobs if you hate racism" shirt but Neytiri made him get rid of it when she got pregnant
uses the same beat-up running shoes from when he was a teen for any occasion
a sucker for bands from his teens to this day. will die loyal to the late 90s bc he's a young soul (Neytiri says he's just a manchild)
lets his hair grow out after the navy and it makes him look so much younger. Neytiri is actually spooked at how much he looks like he traveled back in time to his teens
used to pick up Spider to go to school when his dad wouldnt take him
never reads the instructions on how to assemble the ikea furniture but somehow gets it done perfectly every single time
cried when he found out about Kiri's first time bc his little girl was growing up too fast for him to keep up
big Queen enthusiast and raised his kids knowing every lyric to every song. if he's listening to bohemian rhapsody on the living room speakers you BET every single one of the Sullys will belt out the mama part no matter how far away they are located
likes to play rough with the kids like he did with Tommy when they were small and they all love it but he doesn't do it as much ever since Tuk hit her head on the ceiling when she was 5
used one of Neytiri's organic face masks once only to discover he's allergic to nuts. one trip to the ER later and now they are forbidden to enter the house
insists on driving the whole way on road trips even though Neytiri insists on switching
swears like a sailor and has to hold himself near Tuk because she's a big copycat and Neytiri wants her to be innocent for a little longer unlike her other children
emotionally stunted to the point where he really wants to express his feelings but it just doesn't come out bc he was never taught how to properly do so when he was young. his love language is more based on actions rather than words because of that
too hardheaded to wear sunscreen, always goes home from the beach looking like a shrimp
don't talk to him before his morning coffee
Neytiri
absolutely despised Jake's accent and taught him out of it once he moved to Pandora (pretend it's a country and not a planet) just bc she was so annoyed whenever he talked
forced every single one of the kids (and Jake) to download life360 ever since Tuk got lost in the mall and they found her hiding inside a mannequin's skirt three hours later
her love language is physical affection, always hugging and kissing and patting her children's heads even if they complain
very liberal about subjects that would embarrass other parents; she was raised without shame and is very comfortable with human nature. whenever the kids need to confide something like first periods, first times and emotional stuff like that they always go to her first
Mo'at is black and Eytukan was traditional na'vi; her dark skin tone is her mother's but she inherited her father's hair so it's naturally straight like in the movies. Neteyam's hair is like hers but Lo'ak and Tuk's are like their grandma's
cleans the entire house whenever she needs to calm herself
hc her working as an elementary teacher, inspired by her own experience with Grace and how well she did; she wishes she could be a good influence for young children as her own teacher was
really loud inside her own home, yells a lot even when she's not mad, she's just a naturally loud speaker
threw Lo'ak's GTA cd out the window like a frisbee when she found out you could hire hookers and run over people
early bird, wakes up at like 5 in the morning even on the weekends
uses organic and/or homemade products on her hair and skin
always snacking on some fruit
walks around the house naked all the time as if they didn't have any windows or neighbors
after her dad's death she has at least one of his personal beads on her hair at all times. even when it's loose she makes one tiny braid to put a bead on
really tall and slender body, Tuk says she's built like a model
eats about anything people offer her, no matter how exotic. Jake still gags when he remembers the beetle incident on their honeymoon
Neteyam
Starboy is his favorite album of all time (sidewalks is his and Lo'ak's ultimate comfort song bc it has kendrick in it)
has asthma but even so he's really good at most sports as long as he doesn't overdo it
kind of a fuckboy but not in a player way. he just doesn't have the time for anything serious so he blows off some steam once in a while but doesn't commit. he makes his intentions clear for everyone involved tho
very clean and needs to take at least 2 showers everyday or else he feels icky
no gag reflex (really cool party tricks except when he actually chokes on something)
got his belly button pierced so that he could match his mother's own. also let Kiri pierce his septum after she pierced her nose (it got infected oops)
loves dancing and knew basically all the choreos in dance central by heart. is too shy to go off in public though unless his siblings dance with him or he's drunk
shoe crazy. has so many pairs and treats them all so well, doesn't let anyone borrow them and if you step on one of those you might just as well jump off a bridge. you're dead mate
made fun of his mom for playing candy crush once but ended up downloading it and liking the game more than she did (still plays it to this day unironically)
splotch of vitiligo on the back of his neck the shade of his dad's skin that kind of resembles texas (Jake tells him it's the only real proof people need to know he's actually his son. Lo'ak calls him 99 dark chocolate)
has a very high pain tolerance but secretly likes to be coddled so he turns into a baby whenever he gets a harmless injury just so people can take care of him
sagittarius
contact lenses for reading but has a pair of glasses he uses sometimes when at home
when Ao'nung flirted with him at first he would scoff and act annoyed but started to miss it when he stopped doing it because he asked to
never actively came out to his parents. they just used their sixth sense and decided he was gay one day when he was a boy and once he grew up and didn't correct them they just went w it
overall masculine but picked some feminine traits from his mother and grandma (sitting w his legs crossed, painting his nails, tweezing his eyebrows and using feminine clothing sometimes)
Neytiri's face with Jake's body
really ticklish
Kiri
on the spectrum
nonbinary but doesn't really care about how she passes, pronouns and stuff like that. mostly just does her thing whenever and however she feels like it
sneezes like a grandpa
natural ginger but dyes her hair and eyebrows black bc she doesn't like standing out from her siblings too much (being white is already enough)
had a colossal crush on Spider when going through puberty but will never admit it
had her first epileptic episode when watching Lo'ak play geometry dash on the family tablet; the game has since been banned from the house to her brothers dismay
cuts her hair herself
paints all over her walls
has mild emetophobia so she doesn't drink or go on roller coasters bc she's scared she'll throw up; gags whenever she hears the sound of gagging
pierced the side of her nose and gave herself 2 stick and poke tattoos when she was 15; Neytiri was furious she didn't ask her to do it instead
loathes the feeling of Jake's stubble due to her sensory issues but still makes an effort when it's hugging/kissing time bc she knows he likes it and doesn't want him to feel bad and shave it
freckles and moles all over her body
has more body hair than most girls but refuses to shave and sometimes paints her arm hair just to see people's baffled reactions
bites down on things and people randomly out of nowhere and no one knows why, not even herself (her favorite target is Tuk's head)
stims by pulling her hair, listening to the same song over and over again, rocking back and forth and (strangely) smelling people, especially Rotxo
VERY sensitive to smells. steers far away from Lo'ak whenever he hasn't showered in a bit or starts sweating
doodles on every single thing in her possession. the whole bathroom mirror is full of drawings and even if someone cleans it they just come back
not shy at all, just an introvert. most people actually think she's very pleasant and knows how to carry a good conversation (she simply chooses not to)
aquarius
had the nasty habit of putting her finger inside people's mouths when they yawned; stopped doing that after Neytiri bit her once
Lo'ak
astoundingly HORRIFYING posture. his shadow looks like a tim burton character
lactose intolerant but loves cheesy things (always forgets his lactase tablets and has to go running to the bathroom whenever he eats out)
mildly managed (?) adhd and anger issues
aries (surprise surprise)
considers himself bi but would rather DIE than actually enter a romantic relationship with a man
used to make gagging sounds at Kiri just to see her suffer whenever she pissed him off when they were kids. stopped after she actually threw up one day and his mom yelled at him
real life definition of the light skin stare; caramel skin, blue eyes like his daddy, jaw and cheekbones to kill for and full lips. constantly doing The Face™ just to see Tuk laugh
acts tough but is kind of a pussy and gets scared really easily when it comes to horror movies, roller coasters and stuff like that
has a big brownish burn mark on his hip from when he tried to make french fries and dropped a pan of hot oil; tells people he just has vitiligo like his brother but for some reason they don't believe him (doesn't know that vitiligo only comes in white and his siblings don't tell him bc its funny seeing him embarrass himself)
sleeps with his mouth open and drools an ocean every night, constantly has Neteyam washing the pillow cover
whenever his mom has an appointment at the beauty salon he goes with her just to see Tsireya working. secretly likes it when she has free time and practices on his nails but would rather be caught dead than say it out loud
calls Kiri a racist whenever she says anything against him and watches her get flustered and splutter like its the funniest thing in the world (it indeed is)
pierced one ear but passed out when Neytiri went to pierce the other bc he has no pain tolerance whatsoever
doesn't stink per se, he's always got some cologne and body spray on and has good hygiene; the thing is he sweats really easily and has a naturally strong body odor so he doesn't smell all the time, but when he does its really strong
in love with Tsireya's stomach rolls
Jake's face with Neytiri's body
Tuktirey
despite common belief she is definitely NOT an ipad kid. this child runs around jumping anywhere every chance she gets; very physically active and can't stand still playing with one thing for too long
has absolutely no shame at all. runs around butt-naked and uses the toilet with her siblings still in the bathroom all the time, simply couldn't give less of a fuck (it's a Neytiri trait but she will never admit it)
watches coryxkenshin with Neteyam every chance they get and both enjoy it equally bc he's funny as hell and family friendly at that
has a gap on her front teeth she uses to squirt choco milk out of (Lo'ak thinks it's the funniest shit he's ever seen but Neteyam always yells at her when she does it)
loves touching her dad's stubble and loves it when he gives her kisses because it tickles
taller than most kids her age (Neytiri hopes she grows even more before her first period so that she doesn't stop growing and end up a sixth-grade sized teen)
crackhead gemini
knows more than the grown ups think she does but acts innocent and clueless to create awkward moments because she likes seeing them squirm (menace)
has a really slow brain to mouth filter, always says the rudest and most awkward things even when she doesn't mean to, ends up embarrassing people really easily
loves feeling useful, you could ask her to paint the fence with water and she would do it if she thought it was helping you
really easy to please; plays with girl and boy toys, uses boy and girl clothes, could be satisfied both by going to the movies or playing on a puddle of mud
took a while to speak and her first word was "dumb" after seeing Neteyam walk into a glass door
annoys her siblings until they let her tag along to their teenage adventures; thankfully most of their friends like her
covers for the teens when they need it but it always comes with a cost (makes them buy candy and robux for her)
kind of kid to crawl inside public bathroom stalls through under the door (Neytiri and Kiri can't let go of her hand anymore when they go)
Tonowari
Maori king
built like a refrigerator, works out but somehow still manages to have a beer belly (Ronal finds it very endearing)
even tho he's always busy bc of his job as mayor he finds time to do house chores, not just because he wants to ease Ronal's burden but also bc he actually likes acting like a housewife (it relaxes him)
meanest man to ever exist behind a grill. doesn't matter if he shouldnt or cant, he WILL grill every single thing in his line of sight
fishing dad!! takes the kids on fishing trips monthly and they love it. has a picture of him with a fish about his size from when he was twelve and cherishes it to this day
was a really cool guy in his teens, a total chick magnet and competed in surfing. his childhood acquaintances say how much Ao'nung reminds of him back then all the time and he's so proud of it
passed out in the room seeing Ao being born. thought he was prepared when it was Tsireya's turn but Ronal passed out so he did too
inhumane alcohol tolerance; usually when they have a cookout he drinks the whole day without even realizing and everybody wonders if he's secretly an alcoholic but no. he's just built different
the other women in the neighborhood are soooo jealous of Ronal because he's the best husband ever
didn't actually plan on becoming mayor; the people actually asked him to do so because he's so likable and such a natural leader it was such a great fit
has really full eyebrows he also passed on to his kids. Ronal tries tweezing them but he doesn't let her
socks with sandals
does woodwork as a hobby, creates some beautiful traditional stuff and actually built most of the furniture in the house. currently making a big swing for when the baby is a bit older (Ao and Reya are jealous)
the house they currently live in is a house built long ago that is passed down to the respective mayors. it was already a really nice house but he made sure to renovate all of it himself bc he's a handy dad
built a small pool house in the backyard under the excuse that the teens needed a spot to hang out when they have friends over. he secretly meant for it to be Rotxo's space for when he needed some alone time. he let him decorate it the way he liked and it's more of a guest house nowadays bc his nephew managed to turn the thing into an actual livable place
accidentally one-ups all the dads in town without noticing (oh your son started swimming? thats really nice, Ao'nung started at two years old! :D)
Ronal
was a family doctor but decided to quit once she got pregnant to focus on her family. is now the headmaster of Awa'atlu's local high school and the students are terrified of her (she loves it)
wine mom
also an ingredient mom
people think she's so much younger than Tonowari but she's actually the oldest one (she's past her fifties don't tell anyone)
has a big wooden box of every gift and letter the kids have given her throughout the years
gossiping is one of her favorite pastimes but she's not fake about it. she'll talk shit ab you for sure AND will do it to your face too but will also give you advice if you ask her for it
skincare queen!! full of oils and lotions to prevent stretch marks when she's pregnant, always smells divine because of it
knits whenever she's stressed out. usually does rugs and blankets though since Awa'atlu is so damn warm no one would be insane enough to put on a sweater
made a handmade individual album for every one of the kids from their birth to now
has mad steel guts; could see a plane crash and burn right in front of her and wouldn't even flinch, which is good for emergencies but also freaks people out (understandably). her excuse is that being a doctor and raising three children does that
made sure all of her births were natural just to prove she was strong enough to do so even though no one ever doubted her
Roa (pretend shes a bulldog) was a pregnancy gift from Rotxo's dad (who was also her twin). she didn't like it that much bc shes not really big on animals but when he died she warmed up to her because she reminded her of her brother. now they even sleep in the same bed and nobody is allowed to discipline Roa but her because she "doesn't want any of them treating her badly"
strict open door and visible hands policies when the kids' friends come over. also never let any of them alone with strangers when they were smaller
treats Rotxo as if he was her own son and will murder anyone that dares say otherwise
she was pregnant once before Ao'nung but had a miscarriage due to stress; it was one of the main reasons she quit her job, she didn't want to risk that happening again and feeling that amount of pain once more
wasnt really big on the idea of tattoos when she was younger and didn't want to do any even if it was part of the Metkayina culture. changed her mind instantly when she saw Tonowari's first tattoo and how great it looked on him
always know when the kids are up to no good and think they're slick (side eyes Tsireya whenever her and Lo'ak are under a blanket together and never lets Ao and Neteyam sleep in the same room)
is harder on Ao'nung rather than her other children not because he's the eldest but because she sees so much of her teen self in him. she doesn't want him to lose his best years by isolating himself due to being so judgemental and full of himself like she was
does most of her chores with Tsireya and really appreciates how much she takes after her father - she always offers help right away and does everything with a smile on her face even if she doesn't know how to do it and she really admires her daughter for it
Ao'nung
looks great with facial hair but doesn't grow a beard bc his mom doesn't let him (it reminds her of how old she's getting so she makes him shave it off). once he's finally able to rock a light goatee without her interfering she swoons at how handsome her big baby looks
used to be a chubby kid but after puberty and several growth spurts along with swimming he's in amazing shape for his age. also works out with his dad sometimes
could wash his hair with only dish soap and it would still be naturally majestic. only uses plain shampoo and conditioner (it revolts everyone in the house)
tallest in the friend group and keeps putting things out of people's reach because he's kind of a dick
got a matching traditional Metkayina tattoo with Rotxo as soon as he turned eighteen (Ronal let the younger one do it even though he wasn't of age just because she thought it was so cute)
really squirmish unlike his mother and will pass out immediately at the sight of blood
doesn't listen to music all that much, so his taste is mostly Rotxo's and Tsireya's songs
the only reason they got a pool built in the first place was because of him. develops chronic depression whenever he's dry for too long (Ronal says his father used to be just like him and compares him to a little fish)
snacks on the most diabolical things ever (raw pasta with peanut butter and such delicacies) because hes too lazy to cook a proper meal just for himself
talks big talk but actually can't fight for shit 💀 the attitude makes up for it at least
best swimmer Awa'atlu High has seen ever since his dad
plays the guitar and had a band with Rotxo and Reya just for shits and giggles. they were actually pretty good but that didnt last long (the fame of having the total of 10 people watching their covers was getting to his head)
laughs at people presenting in front of the class (when its his turn he tells them to shut the fuck up obviously)
although he's really known at school due to his abilities and parents most of the kids don't like him because of his resting bitch face syndrome, they think he's stuck-up when he's actually just chilling
leo
snores like a truck
kind of mf to turn to you in class with the most devilish grin when the teacher is scolding you just so you laugh and get scolded even more
asked Rotxo to share a room with him because he didn't want to be lonely
Rotxo
goes surfing to Three Brothers Rocks at least once a month to smoke with Ao
baby blue and aqua green braces
younger than Ao'nung but is one year ahead so he's in his grade
pisces
very insecure ab his looks because he's smaller than others his age and has braces and acne scars. truth is he's a cutie pie and once he hits his last stop in puberty train he has the potential to be a chick magnet
his hair routine is insanely detailed. puts a lot of effort into it and it shows. absolutely beautiful tight curls
naturally smart; doesn't make as much of an effort as Neteyam or Tsireya but still has very above average grades
sometimes people look at him and just laugh because he zones out so often it looks like there are absolutely no thoughts behind those big ol green eyes
even though he's smart, the subjects only make sense in his own head, so he is a terrible teacher
will be talking to you looking like a cutie patootie while listening to the most explicit horniest whorish songs on planet earth on his earphones. AND he knows all the lyrics too
asked Tonowari for a huge aquarium in the living room, takes care of the little fishies religiously and knows how to differentiate all of them, also gave them all names
certified munch
pretty shy but once he gets to know you says the most out of pocket things ever because he hardly has any filter. so unintentionally funny
knows beatbox and plays the drums, so when he drops a beat out of nowhere he gets everyone turnt because its actually pretty good (Lo'ak starts freestyling on it most of the time but they all shut him down real quick)
makes bracelets and necklaces for the people he loves
type of person to start telling a story and have a laughing fit in the middle of it so no one actually understands it by the end
an absolute beast on the drums. actually the only way he found to healthily manage his anger so whenever he plays he goes all out to the point it's just scary (or hot but that's for you to decide)
Tsireya
slightly chubby and has wide hips and big thighs like her mother; used to be insecure about it but started not minding as much as she got older.
very healthy, loves salad and fruit and natural juices and smoothies and all of the things most teens hate
loves pink. its her favorite color of all time and she has dyed some streaks of her hair when she was younger (didn't look great but she loved it regardless bc it was pink!!)
started working in a beauty salon and trained her nail painting skills on everyone for a month. nobody complained bc she's actually really talented and they came out great everytime
big sza beyonce and doja cat gal. ocasionally listens to kim petras bc she's pretty and bc she thinks some of her songs are funny
loves sweet things for breakfast
takes a lot after her mother in her mannerisms but looks just like her father and is a total daddy's girl
carries a huge 2-liter hydroflask with a dangling bell keychain with her everywhere she goes and it annoys the shit out of everyone. doesn't care bc shes unbothered hydrated and flourishing
always wearing lip gloss
watches courteezy religiously and thinks she's the funniest
has a pet hamster named Shuu The Third; the other two didn't manage to escape Tonowari's grasp (he sat on them)
has an entire desk in her room just for doing her makeup. it's a very natural aesthetic, never looks exaggerated but it takes a lot of care nevertheless
in love with Lo'ak's smile. thinks he's the most handsome boy alive even when he looks like an evil santa helper
very girly girl and takes a lot of pride in it, people usually thinks she's dumb or superficial bc of her looks but she's full of personality and really smart; actually just likes the process of putting effort into her appearance
has HELLISH periods. her parents were actually scared she was developing a personality disorder after puberty because her pms turns her into a straight up bitch (turns out she just had endometriosis and was in excruciating pain most of the time)
has the voice of an angel and would sing on her brothers band just because she liked seeing them have fun with something other than swimming and surfing
ugliest laugh of all time. sounds like that one girl on that vine "not to be racist or anything but asian people..."
makes her own scented candles and spreads them all around the house
really good dancer, made her own dance club with some of her friends at school
cancer
Spider
speaks fluent spanish
runs real fast and also does parkour. doesn't even break a sweat, this boys got some insane stamina
huge '80s and '90s latino music fanboy bc of his mama
kind of dude to say stuff like "later skater", "smell you later" and "deuces" unironically
legally changes his name to Spider Socorro as soon as he gets the chance (middle name is Oscar so it actually spells S.O.S which he thinks is rad as fuck)
only smaller than Ao'nung in their friend group and constantly being asked to pick things up from high places (ao put them there probably)
absolute whore for spicy food and has crazy tolerance. Lo'ak always challenges him to food competitions (loses every time)
had a gigantic crush on Kiri while going through puberty and lowkey still does but he cherishes their friendship too much to tell her. kind of also thinks she deserves better
breaks bones like they're made of glass bc he has no survival instincts and throws himself off of ledges and small buildings like it's nothing thinking he has plot armor (very much does not)
hair straight in the roots, curly in the middle and wavy at the ends. absolute mad genetics
corniest mf to ever exist, will use the most stupid pickup lines ever but he enjoys it so much they actually turn funny
not exactly ripped but he does have plenty of muscle and the girls in school all wonder what he does to have a six pack (absolutely nothing, just climbs walls all day and has crazy metabolism privileges)
skates ever since he was a kid, total sk8er boy
terrible swimmer, can't hold his breath for shit
his closet consists of flannels and jeans and one single pair of beat up converses
taurus
has dyslexia so has a hard time at school and barely gets any help from his father, Neteyam and Kiri do their best to help him though
