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Character Intro: Twig

NB, 26, 6'3, Solo route

Twig is the third companion you meet, stuck in a tree and yelling about it. They're all too willing to share anything and everything about how they got in there, no matter how miniscule or embarrassing. Even if you hadn't saved them, you feel like they would've joined your group regardless. Quickly latching onto the group, their habit for quickly befriending others is a bit of a concern, especially when faced with adversaries.

At 6'3, their twiggy frame easily fits their name. Their robes, light abd draping. Tend to add more bulk onto their silhouette than is actually there, making them seem like a larger target than usual. Moderately greasy and tangled, their slightly curly hair ends a bit after their tail starts, making for a bit of a large rat's nest until Cassian finally gets his hands on it. With blue toned skin, pointed ears hidden by hair, sharpened teeth, and a preference for meat, they're easily confused for an elf. In spite of that, they cheerfully deny that accusation with a pat to their horns and a swish of their tail. No one's really sure what they are, but they seem happy enough despite that.

Easygoing and friendly would be an understatement, especially in Twigs case. With a personality that could rival a golden retrievers, they will happily try and befriend the cruelest if strangers. Naivety permeats their actions, ignorance to the harsh world around them, and bluntness backs that. Behind that swath of hair, Zacharie's a bit insistent that they have nothing in that skull of theirs... which might be true. Beyond all that, they're easily bribed with food... making their loyalty to your group a bit of a question. One might wonder if the only reason they truly stay by your side is to have a steady access to food.

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Character Intro: Cassian

M, 29, Solo OR Poly route with Zacharie

Cassian is one of the first three companions you meet, one of the sole residents of a ruined kingdom. Isolated from society with only Zacharie as company, it isn't too hard to understand why he's cold and stoic towards you and others. Regardless of that, he isn't unfriendly... just unused to the company of more than one other. His walls are harder than his armor, though, and making him open up about his past is like bloodletting a stone.

At 6'6, he's the tallest out of your companions. Long black hair hangs well past his hips, surprisingly well cared for despite his prior home. The only thing more cared for than his hair is the old armor covering his body, outdated by decades and obsolete by current armory standards. Yet, despite its flaws and clunky build, he refuses to exchange it for anything else. Either emotional attachment or stubbornness, no amount of convincing while make him get rid of it until it's destroyed beyond repair. And even then, he'll find a way to use the broken scraps of armor that should've been scrapped long ago.

Despite his stoic attitude and favor for the quiet, he's rather easy to get along with. More of a listener than a talker, though, he tends to know a bit more than he should about other peoples lives. Thankfully, he's... a bit too dense to ever use that accumulated knowledge for evil. More brawn than brains, it usually requires some time for him to realise certain situations or emotions. Those willing to wait for such realizations tend to be the ones he sticks closest to. Despite all this, he still tends to occasionally join in the mayhem caused by others in the crew, regardless of his part in it.

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Character Intro: Zacharie

M, 36, 4'11, Solo or Poly routes with Cassian or Florian

Joined by Cassian, Zacharie is one of the first two companions to join you properly. Having spent a good chunk of his life with Cassian, he's all too eager to leave the decrepit castle the duo has been harbored in. Though had it not been for you, he would've likely run off into the wilderness with Cassian, possibly getting the two killed. A part of his ks eager to talk about his life prior to meeting you, but another part holds off on it, to the point of stopping mid sentence. When asked why he quickly stops himself mid sentence about it, he mutters something about Cassian's privacy and changes the topic, intent on not revealing much more.

The shortest of the group, his stature is both used for good and evil. Unafraid to zip between taller peoples legs at any chance he can get, he's certainly a slippery sort. Ironic, since his clothes are old and ratty, easily catching debris. An old worn cape adorns his back and shoulders, tattered at the ends, worn well beyond its useful state. The rest of his clothing is outdated as well, but unlike Cassian, he seems all too pleased to get rid of anything beyond that cape. Red goggles, rendered useless by his lack of need for them, are typically either seen on his head or lent to Twig. His hair, although an eccentric green, is short and soft... or would be, if he laid off the homemade hair products.

By and far the loudest of the group, he won't hesitate to be the problem causer of the group. Respectively the smartest in the group, it seems like he's made it his goal in life to use every single piece of knowledge he knows for evil. But beyond his love of chaos and mischief, he tends to wear his heart on his sleeve. Unafraid to say how he feels, whether good or bad, the only time he seems to truly mum up about something is when it's another person's secret to tell... or when he's flustered. Despite all that though... he's sweet. He'll offer Twig his goggles when the sunlight gets too harsh for them or his cape to hold when Cassian gets stressed. Animals tend to flock around him when he can manage to sit still, and he's all too happy to quietly cheer about it.

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Character Intro: ???

NB, ???, Solo route

To say ??? is an eccentric character during your journey would be an understatement. With the refusal to even share their name, they do their best to keep any personal information under metaphorical lock and key. In an ironic way, they easily wear their heart on their sleeve. Everything felt easily telegraphed by their face and body language. Defense and aggression are, by far, the most common to see, even if fleeting. Immature, at points, too. Regardless of their personality, whenever they're around, they tend to cling to you. Akin to a loyal dog to it's owner, they'll hold steadfast to your side until it's time for them to depart. You aren't sure if it's simple clinginess or something else, not with the way they insist your name's Eden.

At a firm 5'10, they aren't the tallest out of the crew... if they even count as a part of it. Their appearances are few and far between, and, as with their past, they refuse to clarify why, even if they seem interested in how your journey is going. It's a bit of a one step forward, 2 steps situation back when learning about what they're doing.

They tend to wear airy clothing, typically either a white robe or dress, exposing what you presume is skin. Segmented and hard, their body is seemingly covered in an exoskeleton. Gaps in it reveal what might be flesh or musculature, but they'll never let anyone close enough to really study it. Their voice is drifting, in a way. Easily caught in the wind and soft. An androgynous middle ground, really, with lilting tones on some days and deep cords on others. Constantly shifting, yet somehow still always theirs.

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I just thought of something; Twig gives MC a flower 'cause it reminds them of MC. Then MC presses the flower so they can keep it for as long as possible and shows Twig that they still have it long after it should've wilted.

Okay okay okay- 1. That is adorable and I LOVE the idea of that, but 2. I feel like Twig would ABSOLUTELY chomp first, think later. And immediately regret it. Like, they immediately assume it's a type of candy and just Inhale That Shit Like Kirby then give MC the saddest wettest look ever cause they just realized they ate MCs flower....

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Zacharie: [Hands Cassian a bowl of soup]

Half of Zacharie’s brain: Careful, it’s hot.

The other half of Zacharie’s brain: I made some soup.

Zacharie: Careful, it’s soup.

A lethal weapon...

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Character Intro: Florian

Gender Selectable (M, F, NB), 25, Solo Route OR Poly Routes with Wynn or Zacharie

Florian is one of the last two companions you meet on your journey, partnered with the Wynn the mage. They don't... seem particularly close, even when both admit they've been traveling together for a few months now. They're vaguely open to sharing their past, primarily of their failed magic lessons in the kingdom of Aradius, but any questions about their homelife are staunchly ignored. They do seem slightly pissed about it, though, even as they swat a hand in the air with a dismissive sound

At 5'3, they technically stand taller than Wynn does if their antennae are counted into the height competition. They don't seem to mind either way, height not being much of a factor into their confidence. Fluffy light blond hair curls around their head, flairing out at the back and framing their cheeks in the front. Their prized possession is the bright red cloak tied around their neck with a butterfly bow, the bow itself very reactive and expressive when Florian can't be. The rest of their clothing is rather bland, unpatterned and thick material hiding most of their body from view.

Out of the cast, they're the most headstrong in a way. Confident in their abilities, they usually take charge when the MC isn't around. Whether it be a simple shopping run or a full-on brawl, they are usually at the front of the group leading the rest. A bit of a comedic sight, really, when Cassian is factored into that equation, but a fact of their personality nonetheless. They're a bit bad with subtle social cues, however, small remarks and silent actions flying over their head. They aren't dumb though, seeing as they readily match Zacharie in certain topics, even surpassing him in a select few. All in all, though... they're the comedic straightman. Any havoc caused by the rest is typically met with a distraught and confused Florian.

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If MC went to the ROs and said "Hey! C'mon, let's go do things!" how easily do they go along with it? If Floriananyone asks what 'things' are, MC just says "Idk, things!!"

Cassian: Immediately suspicious, quickly looking towards Zacharie. He's lived with the man for long enough to know when someone's About To Drag Him Into Something... and he'll go along with it in the end. Try as he might, he's a sucker for quietly watching havoc be wrought.

Zacharie: Quick to immediately start pulling MC instead, grinning like a fool and asking what they're about to do. Kind of guy to steal the thunder of chaos, laughing all the while.

Florian: No- NO- They're squinting, antennae pinned down flat, and glancing at the Troublemakers of the group... AKA Twig, Wynn, and Zacharie. Depending on how long they've been with the crew, they'll relent eventually... or they won't.

Wynn: Grinning and motions for MC to lead the way, eager to see what's got them so eager they're not even stating details. They know MC isn't going to throw them into a pit of rabid dogs, so why Not go along with it?

Twig: Cheerily goes along with it, asking if it involves getting something to eat. Horrifically high metabolism aside, though, they'll go along regardless of any promised food or not.

???: They cross their arms, raising a brow at MC. They've lived long enough to know that people can get up to some shit when they begin to evade details... but they'll relent. In the end, if it's MC wanting to do something with them, they'll always relent... details be damned!