what is william aftons back story?
William Afton, also known as the Purple Guy, is a fictional character from the video game series "Five Nights at Freddy's," created by Scott Cawthon. He is one of the main antagonists of the series and plays a significant role in the game's lore.
William Afton's backstory is revealed gradually throughout the series, primarily through various minigames and hidden messages. Here are some key points of his backstory:
1. Founder of Afton Robotics: William Afton is the co-owner and founder of Afton Robotics, a company responsible for creating animatronic robots.
2. Abusive Father: It is implied that William Afton was an abusive father to his own children, particularly his son Michael Afton and daughter Elizabeth Afton.
3. The Murderous Acts: A significant event in William Afton's backstory is his involvement in a series of murders. He dons a purple-colored security guard uniform and lures several children to the backroom of Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, where they are killed. This act kickstarts the events of the "Five Nights at Freddy's" series.
4. Animatronic Enthusiast: Afton becomes obsessed with merging human consciousness with animatronics and experimenting with advanced technology, leading to the creation of animatronics like Springtrap.
5. Spring Bonnie and Springtrap: Afton uses a Spring Bonnie animatronic suit to carry out his murders. However, during one of his attempts, the Spring Bonnie suit malfunctions and kills him, resulting in his soul becoming trapped within the suit. He becomes known as Springtrap and is haunted by the vengeful spirits of his victims.
Throughout the game series, William Afton's actions and motivations are driven by a desire for immortality and power. He is responsible for numerous horrific incidents, including the development of killer animatronics and the creation of Circus Baby, an animatronic with intentions to capture and kill children.