Travis grew up gay in the midwest with a black foster sister and a biological sister (Larissa Parrish) who never particularly cared for him. He is a webcomic artist and doesn't particularly mind where he lives, which is part of why he moved with Tilly to Burnham City despite that his sister lives there.

He's a bit naive and kind of inept at social interactions. He hasn't had much luck dating and people tend to take advantage of him (except for Tilly, who always has his back). He makes his living at his art, though his work can be terribly isolating. He's not really sure how to branch out and network.