CHARACTER CHARACTER CHARACTER - DEADMAN WONDERLAND
Basic Information
Full Name: Santiago M. Valdez
Nickname/Alias: Puppet Master
Age: 31
Gender: Male
Height / Weight: 6'0" / 184 lbs
Race/Ethnicity: Latino
Marital Status: Single
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Date of Birth: August 14
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Classification
Status: (X) Deadman
Prison Booking Number (ID): D-0421-PM
Reason for Conviction (Real or False): Accused of murdering an international diplomat (framed by a contractor)
Sentence: Life Imprisonment
Security Level: Maximum - Area G
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Appearance
Hair: Black, straight, and slightly Messy
Eyes: Dark brown, with a piercing gaze
Distinguishing features: Tribal tattoos on the arms, a vertical scar on the right side of the face, a necklace with a puppet-shaped pendant
Usual attire (inside prison): Black uniform adapted as a sleeveless overcoat, with reinforced gloves and boots
Posture/Physical demeanor: Dominant posture, precise and silent movements, intimidating presence

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Personality
Temperament: Cold, analytical, and reserved.
Main character traits: Strategic, ruthless when necessary, extremely focused.
Motivations: Discovering who framed him and surviving to exact revenge; maintaining control over himself and others.
Fears/traumas: Losing control of his emotions.
Important relationships: No steady allies—maintains relationships for utility.
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Abilities
Branch of Sin user? (X) Yes
Ability Name (Branch of Sin): Blood Marionette
Ability Description: Can shape his blood into various objects—from weapons to traps—and, if his blood enters someone's body, he can manipulate their movements like a puppeteer.
Ability Weakness: Direct manipulation requires great concentration and only works while the blood is inside the victim; excessive use of blood can leave him physically unstable.
Physical Combat: Extremely talented; trained in various martial arts, knife fighting, CQB, and stealth combat.
Weapons Used: Shapes blades and sharp edges from his blood; sometimes uses improvised weapons.
Other Skills: Military tactics, fluent in several languages, sabotage, basic hacking, disguise, and infiltration.
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Background
Origin: Former Latino mercenary with experience in clandestine operations in international conflicts; known for "cleaning up" politically complicated situations.
How did he end up in Deadman Wonderland?
He was betrayed by his last employer and turned over as a scapegoat to the Japanese government; despite fighting to the end, he was captured.
Did he participate in Carnival Corpse? (X) Yes—Winner of 4 consecutive matches; feared by both Deadmen and VIP spectators.
Involvement with the Undertakers or rebellions? The Undertakers' attempts to eliminate him failed; rumors suggest he is organizing an escape using his influence and mind control over other inmates.
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Additional Notes
Typical Phrases / Trademark:
"Everything in the end is just strings pulled by the right hand."
"Control is an illusion—until someone proves otherwise."
Suggested Soundtrack: "Seven Nation Army" (Glitch Mob Remix)
Fun Facts / Extra Details:
Never sleeps in the same place two nights in a row.
He keeps a notebook where he notes down the behavior patterns of other prisoners.