You wanna know the one of the fun parts about this? Or one thing about this, anyway. The character building. Usually, it's a snap for me but this time around it's a little difficult so what I did is create kinda like... Archetypes. Personality archetypes based off people I know. Write what you know, yeah? Of course, it's a lot easier than building someone from scratch and "people I know" is a category extends into Reborn. So I think it'd be nice to let you guys know who's who in this world. Please don't get offended if you're not on this thing; chances are you might end up on it later because this is subject to change on my whim. It's just that I don't know you all that well right now.
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Enrique Vega . Cadmian . Male . Age 21
A wandering nobleman from a large and very prominent family in Phoenet. Naive and adventurous, womanizing but chivalrous. Fights with a bayonet that fires compressed mana bullets and has a blade for close range combat. He's very flighty, hates being tied down and values his freedom above all else. Sees the world as a wondrous and beautiful thing that he wants to experience as much of as possible before he eventually becomes unable to travel. Smarter than he acts but oftentimes needs things explained to him, and he doesn't have much of an opinion. He prefers to keep his thoughts to himself. Loves gladiatorial combat but in actual combat, is a bit of a coward. Has a pet miniature dragon named Mira. (Personality Archetype: Kirito)
Kyrie Granz . Human . Female . Age 22
A knight of the realm of Sancta Lumina with the distinction of being both a woman and very young. Comes from a family with a long history of military service and places her duty to queen and country above even her own life and sometimes, those of her comrades. Kyrie will carry out her orders without fail or question in an effort to prove herself in the eyes of her peers and kingdom. Demure and respectful but spirited and iron-willed. Fights with traditional sword and shield in the "civilized" and famous style of the Sancta Lumina knights. Though she often charges ahead in the absence of orders, she is a paragon of knighthood and dedication. Bound to the Holy Dragon Astaroth, 29th of the Pantheon and the Spirit of Temptation and the Stalwart. (Personality Archetype: Aquamarine)
Grigori Mackswell . Spriggan . Male . Age 29
A talented performer with stage fright and a lack of confidence in himself. Grigori searches for a purpose in life, feeling out of place and lonely when he looks at himself compared to the people around him. As such, he's always willing to help and try his hand at anything new in the hopes of finding his "true calling". As a Spriggan, he's talented at illusion magic and uses it in his storytelling. Not much of a fighter at all, with no formal training in any martial art style or weapon, and he lacks the basic will to fight. Believes in acting civilized but is very much controlled by his emotions, and receptive to those of the people around him. Meek, but with a hidden courage and nobility. (Personality Archetype: Eternal Edge)
Izet Lore . Cadmian . Male . Age 33
An assassin/mercenary of the Shadow Quarter with a reputation for mechanical efficiency and being steeped in sin. His motives, beyond payment and indulgence, are never clear but he's prepared for almost any eventuality and, unlike typical Cadmians, hates magic. Merciless and cruel. Proud and vain to a fault, always trying to look his best and prove his superiority to others. Has a hidden loyalty streak and an odd set of morals that is best summarized as "there is honor among thieves". A competent leader, though he'd much rather go solo. Can breathe fire. A close range fighter who favors daggers and short swords. (Personality Archetype: Vex)
Nadine Aspiza . Human . Female . Age 15
A resident of Xianwu born into a normal, loving family in the merchant quarter with a normal life and normal friends. A magic prodigy whose skill is a testament more to her unfailing determination as opposed to any inborn potential. A dreamer with a bad case of wanderlust and in a hurry to grow up and strike out on her own. Marchosias chose her to be his contractor in the upcoming game, uprooting her and sending her out into the world unprepared. Though mature beyond her years, she has her moments of childishness and is a hopeless romantic with a penchant for pairing off people she knows/meets. Fights with a grimoire of spells she compiled, both learned and created herself, as well as tattoos common among mages and magic users. (Personality Archetype: Nadia Star)
Edenburgh Simpson . Cadmian . Female . Age 20
Goes by "Eden" among her friends. A missionary and ardent worshipper of Leraje, the 14th Daemon Lord and spirit of Love, Verity and Freedom. Though her technical job is to inform people of her faith and convert them, she's not very good at her job. She doesn't speak unless spoken to and believes that regardless of her religion, people should be able to choose their own path, though she will extol Leraje's virtues to anyone who asks. Endearingly clumsy, wise, insightful, observant and kind but not without her moments of vitriol. Is more of a cleric with support and healing category Light magic but is more than capable of causing devastation. Dresses a bit oddly and is noted for having a large pair of dragon wings that allow her functional flight, a rarity among her race. (Personality Archetype: Amethyst)
Brago Tyvan . Cadmian . Male . Age 27
Son of Count Alexei Tyvan, the current head of the citystate of Xianwu and descendant of the first people to settle there. Witty and laid back; doesn't let the world get to him and takes things in stride. Can be lazy but excels at anything he puts his mind to which, at the moment, is using this situation to his advantage by turning it into a way to put Xianwu on par with the world superpowers. Has his own unusual brand of wisdom and an odd aloof confidence. Fights with full-contact storm magic and has since learned to breathe lightning over the usual firebreath inherent to his kind. Does not have wings or horns; the only thing remotely Cadmian about him are his pointed ears, nails and fangs. Inexplicably attracts women to him as a result of his personality as opposed to his status but still gets his fair share of golddiggers. His fiancee is not amused. (Personality Archetype: Renzo AKA Xiphera)
Sophia del Sparna . Yenhal Tribeswoman . Female . Age 19
A lioness type huntress from the wastelands west of Xianwu. Childlike and sheltered to the point of ignorance as a result of never having left her village. It's so bad, she believes the entire world is contained in the expanse of the Sparna Wasteland. Fairly unintelligent but sincere and with unmatched instincts and speed. She is curious about everything so when given the chance to leave her village -- a place famous even among her race for its extraordinary sense of community -- she takes it against the collective will of the village. Eager to learn and trusting to a fault; believes that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Fights with twin short swords. (Personality Archetype: Sophie Star AKA Miku Hatsune)
Klonoa Maruvo . Spriggan . Male . Age 38
A man with an odd past and no biological family to speak of. His profession as a beastmaster-type warlock has given him many familiars who he considers family but he's still a loner and longs for sentient companionship. Klonoa is a paradox who believes the world is an unforgiving place and the the weak inevitably get devoured or destroyed, but he holds a soft spot in his heart for those who can't fight for themselves, taking it upon himself to help them become strong enough. However, he's still cold and an extended absence of sentient contact has left him with a less than firm grasp of social customs that he often mixes up, and an inability to express the kinder side of him. He's a fair bit shorter than most but doesn't mind it. His small size leads many to underestimate him. (Personality Archetype: Entei AKA Colin)
Lindzei Evans . Human . Female . Age 40
A deadly combination of magic and physical strength, Lindzei is a master of a fighting style she invented herself involving a magic she named Forge and several varying arts. Forge is one of the most versatile magics on the planet and allows her to make anything out of anything. Mostly, this translates to weapons and most of the ones she creates, she knows how to use. Possessing a gregarious personality from growing up with a large family, Lindzei loves the company of others but is often too busy on jobs to really enjoy it. Used to being in total control, she's extremely happy with her life and has no plans to change it, resisting any form of change vehemently. Loud, opinionated and energetic, she's the one to point out both the obvious and the not-so-obvious whenever given a chance. (Personality Archetype: Mashew)
Talius Tarvos . Yenhal Tribesman . Male . Age 52
A wolf-type Yenhal and experienced mage who has tattooed most of his body in magic arrays. Exceedingly reckless with more than a few screws loose, Talius is forever eager to experiment with new spell combinations, carrying a small library of grimoires as his weapon and is able to utilize them by way of the massive Gravity command encompassing his back and arms. Adopted the last name Tarvos and goes by it whenever referring to himself in an effort to attract attention and a bit more fame. A bright and famous scholar who invented many spells ranging from useful household techniques to devastating King's Orders. Normally hates children but will make an exception to those with the will to learn and advance. Apart from his tattoos, he's never without a few scars and bruises from his experiments, prompting many to wonder how he's even still alive. (Personality Archetype: Poeseph)
Aldric Ravan . Human . Male . Age 46
A misanthropic mechanist residing in the mountain settlement of Croyse. Originally from the Ardhama Desert, Aldric has seen most of the worst that the world and its people have to offer and, while jaded before, holds little hope for anyone bar his four illegitimate children and those who've proven their worth as people. Has a bitingly "real" sense of humor. Bitter and regretful about the way much of his life has turned out, Aldric is an incredible father and wants to make it so his kids don't end up like him. Inhumanly durable and with a beard that devours most of his face. Fights with mechanical gauntlets which are really the arms of an ancient mecha and sometimes a giant wrench. One of the few of the world's total population completely incapable of using any form of magic. (Personality Archetype: Huggyboo)
Jarvis Viktorya . Human . Male . Age 30
Regna Sancta Lumina's third prince, Jarvis Viktorya, faces charges of treason. In the wake of a massacre by the hands of a cult thought to now exist only in textbooks, Jarvis is left soaked in blood and framed for the brutal crime. Melancholy and solitary, but somehow able to attract people Jarvis is difficult to figure out. He does decently in social situations and excels at blending into high society but he's a known recluse. That same quality is responsible for making him the perfect target for framing but he's been trying to grow out of it, if only to keep from being badgered to go out and find a wife. Sadly, he lacks the will to even do that (among other things) and has no interest in ascending to the throne. A wayward soul. Doesn't really believe in any of the Daemon Lords. Fights with a rapier in the style of the royal family. (Personality Archetype: Ikaru)