Cedric Wyrmheart

One of the many defense attorneys in State v. Johnson. He is no longer on the case.

Appearance
''The first thing you are liable to notice about Cedric is that ridiculous fringe of black hair strewn across his face as if someone took a paintbrush and slapped it over his face. This hairdo shadows the entire right half of his face, leaving only one bright, purple eye surrounded by eyeliner peeking out from the shadows. Apart from that, however, the rest of his hair is neatly buzzed into a light dust across the back of his head, and if one looks closely enough, they can see a small scar running on the back-left side.''

''The second thing one will notice about Cedric is his affinity for jewelry-- Two diamond earrings, gem-studded collars and cuff-links, buttons worth more than most cars, and a tacky pearl necklace worn round his neck; a very MANLY pearl necklace, that is. Aside from that, he wears his clothes loose and stylish; his shirt is always open at least two buttons down, his tangerine suit-jacket thrown on carelessly, a tie probably somewhere if he remembered to bring it, and usually a pair of aviator glasses which, if not stuck on his face, ride in his left breast pocket along with the keys to his Porsche and his Android smartphone.''

''In terms of build, Cedric is very well-built; toned muscles from his hours hitting the gym with paperwork casually strewn to the side, tanned skin from many hours of running while notices built up on his desk, and the makeup of a man who knows he's more important than you. All these put together don't make your typical image of a lawyer, and indeed Cedric wouldn't be caught dead in anything less extravagant than Joesph's coat of many colors, but when he steps into court, everyone immediately turns his way.''

Personality
''Imagine, if you will, that one kid in high school who was really popular but never really did anything. Then give him a law degree, four metric tons of hair gel, a rock star budget and you have Cedric. To say Cedric Wyrmheart is a bad lawyer isn't quite accurate-- To say he's a terrible lawyer with no interest in his job, only cares about pay and prestige, and retains his job through means of bribery and a network of corruption would be on the right track. ''

''Cedric's life revolves around exactly two things: showing off his wealth, and attaining said wealth. In this case, he's actually a rather good lawyer, being highly opportunistic, a good barterer, and willing to make and break deals. He's lost more cases than he's ever won, but walked away richer due to his dealings under the table. Luckily for him, Cedric is not the only lawyer who thinks this way, and through the magic of corruption and greed, he retains his cushy job playing the system and driving fast cars. This may make Cedric sound like a greedy, self-serving, amoral dastard-- And that is correct. He is highly distant from his work, and oftentimes doesn't even consider himself a lawyer. In fact, Cedric's original aspiration was to become an actor-- A trait that shows very much in the way he carries himself. Everything from his flamboyant hairstyle to his gold-studded shoes revolves around his superstar persona.''

''However of the many things he is, Cedric is not vain nor deluded; he knows he does not belong in the courts, and is well aware how much of a dastard he is for mucking up the system. Deep down, he knows the system doesn't really help anyone; that the law will always be twisted by those who control it. His justification for keeping his job is essentially: "If you can't beat 'em, join 'em." And while Cedric is a terrible human being, he is actually extremely friendly and personable. His showboating and charm are enough to win the crowd onto his side in many instances, and his theatrics and general flamboyance make his cases, if nothing else, a massively entertaining train wreck. Cedric has come to consider his trials more of a "performance" than anything else; a way to live out his dreams of acting on the stage in the courtroom. Whether he wins or lose matters little to him; being in the limelight is all that he wants. ''

Background
''Cedric Wyrmheart grew up as Cedric Wormheart, born to a single mother living in heavy poverty. Cedric's home was relatively nice, but his mother's constant debts left them in a lousy situation for many years. She sold nearly everything to make ends meet, down to her pearl necklace. His main solace would come in reading old magazines he'd find strewn about; gossip and celebrity magazines that told scandalous stories of people in the spotlight. To ease himself, he'd often fantasize about the paparazzi following him around, documenting his life and following the imagined drama of his daily life. He eventually decided to take a career acting, and join the figures in the magazines.''

''Unfortunately, his mother wouldn't allow him to pursue a career in the liberal arts, and instead forced him to study law and get a high-paying job. Upset at the world and his mother, Cedric decided to take the matter into his own hands, and started committing street-side robbery to fund his future. He got lucky and managed to escape, but wound up with a nasty head wound for his troubles. From then on, Cedric would learn to turn to crime to build up his future. Over many years and many thefts, Cedric amassed a private fund, and by the time he'd entered law school, he was putting it to good use, with gambling, investments, and dirty deals that began to build and build. He bought his degree, and finally stepped into the world of law, ready to have the time of his life. And indeed, Cedric Wyrmheart enjoyed his face put across the magazine covers like he'd always wanted. ''