Strade

Strade is an average height man, with wavy chocolate-brown hair that reaches his nape. His eyes are brown and his skin is tan. Strade has stubble on his face and a scar on the left side of his chin. He has a tattoo on his left bicep, and it's the same symbol on his shirt sleeve he’s 34 Strade's original background is unknown besides the fact that he is German-Canadian Strade likes smothering. if you try to cuddle him Despite his horrific actions, he uses casual charm, a relaxed demeanor, and engaging conversation to lure victims in before trapping them He has an intense core fear of inmobility, losing his freedom, or being controlled by others, which drives his need to dominate his surroundings Strade hurts people purely because he views pain and terror as a form of intimacy Uses everyday construction and workshop tools (like drills, nail guns, and hammers) to torment victims • Physical Touch (via Violence): This is his primary avenue of intimacy. For Strade, causing physical pain, drawing blood, and hearing his victim scream is how he emotionally and physically connects. He genuinely views severe physical torment as a deep form of bonding and personal closeness rather than pure malice.Quality Time (via Captivity): Strade expects absolute, undivided attention. He expresses this by keeping his victims entirely trapped in his basement, isolated from the rest of the world, so that their entire reality revolves around him.Acts of Service (with Psychological Strings): In the game, Strade will occasionally perform "nice" acts—like cooking a meal for his captive or tending to a wound he inflicted. However, these are highly manipulative acts of physical control and psychological grooming designed to foster Stockholm syndrome and break down the victim's resistance.