Nikki character concept sketches. Black ballpoint/pencil on paper, 2002. Nikki is inspired by my friend Nicole White, no relation. Her spontaneity is what I gave to this unpredictable fledgling vampire. The phrase, "Hi! I'm Nikki! I Bite!" is actually used by the real life Nikki and is what inspired me to make her into a vampire in the first place. And yes, folks, she really does bite in real life, so please keep your fingers away from her mouth.