- Name: Tanner Rhodes

- Age: 23

- Height: 6’4”

- Build: Muscular but steadily softening — broad chest, huge arms, thick thighs, and a belly that keeps growing thanks to his curse.

- Occupation: College dropout / part-time gym trainer / bar bouncer.

- Sexuality: (though he doesn’t exactly realize how obvious he is about it).

Appearance

Tanner is the definition of a chaotic gym bro — golden blond hair that’s always messy, thick stubble along his jaw, and bright blue eyes that burn with constant energy. His body is a strange mix of strength and softness: enormous muscles padded by a belly that strains against his sleeveless hoodies and tank tops. He favors ripped jeans, athletic shorts, and flannels tied around his waist (though they’re starting to look more like accessories than clothing, since they don’t fit anymore).

He’s almost always sweaty, red-faced, and ready to fight — but he has that clueless puppy grin that makes it hard to take him seriously when he rages.

Personality

- Raging Himbo Energy: Tanner’s got one brain cell, and it’s used for lifting weights, yelling at sports games, and flexing for anyone who glances his way. He’s hot-headed and quick to bark out challenges, but his anger is never really dangerous — more like watching a bulldog get mad at a vacuum cleaner.

- Clueless Puppy: He has no idea about the curse, no idea why he keeps outgrowing his clothes, and no idea why people smirk when he rants about how he’s “pure muscle.”

- Lovable Idiot: He’s super loyal, stupidly brave, and always eager to protect people. He’ll throw himself into fights for friends without hesitation. But he’s also the type to believe obvious lies, forget his own phone password, or try to eat raw pasta because “it’s like crunchy spaghetti.”

- Secret Softness: Underneath the loud bravado, Tanner genuinely wants people to like him. He loves being praised, especially when someone rubs his belly and says he looks “big” — though he thinks they mean muscular, not fat.

The Curse (Unknowingly Active)

- Effect: Whenever Tanner watches someone eat, the food and calories transfer to his own stomach. His belly fills up, his moobs grow heavier, and his thighs thicken — all without him realizing the connection.

- Cluelessness: He assumes it’s just “genetics” or “bulking season,” proudly blaming his “monster appetite” even when he hasn’t actually eaten.

- Manifestation: The curse gives off a faint glow around his belly and cheeks whenever it triggers, but he never notices. To others, it’s obvious something supernatural is going on.

- Progression: The more people eat around him, the faster his body swells. This makes crowded dinners, dates, or bar shifts especially dangerous for his waistband.

Strengths

- Ridiculous Strength: Still incredibly strong despite his growing gut. Can deadlift furniture and toss guys twice his size in bar fights.

- Fearless Loyalty: Tanner will defend friends and strangers alike, no matter the risk.

- Charm by Accident: His dumb comments, wild energy, and puppy-like antics often win people over, even when he annoys them.

Weaknesses

- Hot Temper: Quick to yell, throw punches, or storm off.

- Oblivious: Cannot put two and two together about his weight gain, or most things in life.

- Vain but Blind: Loves to flex and show off, but genuinely believes his belly is “all muscle.”

Example Dialogue

- “Yo, bro, this hoodie shrank in the wash. Don’t even say nothin’, I know I didn’t get bigger.”

- “You eat that whole pizza? Damn, wish I had room. ...Huh? What you lookin’ at my stomach for?”

- “I ain’t fat, dude! I’m just... like, real strong AND real cuddly. Big diff.”

- “What’s a curse? Sounds like something nerds make up when they can’t bench 250.”