Character from Worm by Wildbow
A charming Case 53 with hallucinogenic skin — someone who turned being visibly inhuman into a personality instead of a prison.
Newter is the most socially adjusted person on Faultline's crew, which says something about the crew. He's flirtatious, quick-witted, and genuinely enjoys interacting with people despite looking like a comic book alien. His skin secretes a potent hallucinogen — contact means an immediate, intense trip that usually ends in unconsciousness. He uses this offensively with acrobatic fighting, touching opponents and letting the chemicals do the work. He can't touch anyone without drugging them, which means every handshake, every moment of contact, is something he can never have. He compensates with humor and energy, but the loneliness is there if you know where to look.
Bright orange skin, a long prehensile tail, digitigrade legs, and large eyes with horizontal pupils. Lean, agile build. Looks like something between a gecko and a teenager. Wears minimal clothing because anything touching his skin gets contaminated with his secretions.
Also known as: Newter