Thomas

Basic info

• A grumpy, old man just trying to get through the day with his books.
• Full name: Thomas Brightbold
• Age: 75
• Birth year: 1452 AV
• Height: 6'0"
• Species: vampire
• Ethnicity: Northern

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SPOILERS book 2

SPOILERS book 3

Personality

Bio

Life hasn't been easy for Thomas. All he wanted was a quiet life with his books and the people he loves, but from the beginning, things went wrong. What followed was endless heartbreak, loss, grief, abandonment, as if it would never end. Now, he has withdrawn into his quiet house. The only people he regularly speaks to are his grandkids. He hopes life will finally leave him in peace, but the world around him has other plans. This time, perhaps, not everything will be terrible.

Relationships

Featured in

• Please, Go Home: side character
• Please, Let Me Stay: protagonist
• Please, Stay With Me: side character

Short Excerpt

Enjoy Thomas being a cryptic grandpa, from book 1, chapter 18 (pre-rewrite):

“Hey!” Rune called out as he entered the living room. “We’re back.”
After him came another man—about the same height; the same light, greyish skin; pale brown hair; wearing a dark blue sweater.
The man spotted Hyde on the couch while Moon came up to him and said, “Grandpa!” and hugged him.
Their grandad smiled at her. “Hey, love.”
Rune came up to Hyde and took his hand. “Come on.” He pulled him along. “I’d like you to meet”—he gestured at his grandad—“my grandpa.”
His grandad held his hand out to Hyde and smiled again. “Thomas Brightbold, pleasure.”
Hyde shook his hand. “Hyde Walker, nice to meet you. I’ve heard a lot about you.” He smiled back.
Thomas’s eyes widened for a moment. “Walker?”
Hyde raised his eyebrow. “Yes?”
Rune squinted at Thomas. “Do you know that name?”
Thomas turned to Rune. “Oh, no.” He looked back at Hyde. “Sorry. It sounded familiar for a moment, don’t worry about it.”
“Okay…”

Development history

• First drawing: October 2018