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solennitawrites · 3 years

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Nina: left; Adelaida: right

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Read on for character intros! Note: DOB is written in the calendar format for Amasi, so stay tuned for calendar and timeline info!

Nina Zafira

15 years old; she/her; lesbian; attention disorder.

DOB: 15th Day of the Third Desert Moon, 502 Adeni PST

Appearance: 5'2, pear-shaped. Copper skin, bright brown eyes; brown coily hair (recently dyed hazel streaks); round cheeks; full lips.

Personality: Leader–dominant, sometimes to the point of domineering; ambitious, extroverted. Deeply loyal and generous, but stubborn; not afraid of confrontation, and can sometimes unintentionally center herself or insert herself in situations. Creative.

Hobbies: Art (sketching, watercolors; also nail art and make-up art); dancing (can merengue and salsa with the best of them, but doesn’t believe in formal steps/learning); singing (being tone-deaf never stopped her from belting her favorite gaitas at the top of her lungs!).

Favorites: Orange/yellow/pink; pastel blues; passion fruit anything (juice, ice cream, mousse, candies); arepa with queso rayado.

Relationships: Constantly crushing on girls and flirting but never really goes anywhere with it; struggles with maintaining serious relationships, whether platonic or romantic, so her serious friendship with Adelaida is all she feels capable of at the moment.

Fears: Being abandoned by everyone she loves, or losing them and ending up alone; not being good enough (as a friend, mostly, but later on as a heroine as well); losing trust of those she loves; alligators and bugs/insects.

Self Expression: Fast talker, often jumps around in trains of thought; often interrupts others (not always conscious of this and often well-intentioned–trying to contribute to the conversation by completing someone’s thought or bringing up something she thinks is relevant/interesting). Confidence informs her posture, stride, body language. She is noticed/center of attention without even trying. Despite being normally high energy, she sometimes crashes with moments of low energy and struggles sometimes to acknowledge and communicate needs when she crashes.

Communication & Affection: Words > actions. Promises mean everything. But this is in tension with her love language (physical touch) - easy for her to express affection with physical touch, but expects words of affirmation even where she struggles to give them. Deep emotional commitment and showing real, emotional vulnerability is difficult. Kind of a double standard as she demands/expects openness and vulnerability from others. It comes down to how much/whether she can fully trust someone.

Morality: Truth and honesty above all but if someone she loves is in danger, all morality goes out the window. She’ll do whatever it takes, even teaming up with morally “bad” or questionable actors if it means protecting or saving her loved ones–especially Adelaida. Not willing to give up her own life to save the world if Adelaida wouldn’t be saved, but she’d sacrifice herself in a heartbeat to save Adelaida.

Adelaida Zafira

15 years old; she/her; bisexual; social anxiety.

DOB: 13th Day of the First Earth Moon, 502 PST

Appearance: 5'5, square, lanky build. Golden-brown skin, acne (bumps and some acne scars; dark brown eyes (glasses); thick, wavy black hair; sharp features.

Personality: Dreamer–impressionable, naïve, sensitive, empathetic, introverted, shy. Very selfless and accepting, but can be self-pitying. Part of her shyness comes from social anxiety, but she generally prefers to be in solitude, or at most, quiet company. Tendency to be manipulated by stronger personalities. Does not like and avoids confrontation at all costs. Difficulties in standing up for herself/others.

Hobbies: Gardening (also interested in how to use herbs for medicinal purposes); reading (always has a book in hand); animals (always trying to rescue or heal stray injured animals; spends a lot of time learning how to care for animals; feels an affinity around them).

Favorites: Shades of brown; dark/navy blues; chupe (chicken broth-based soup with potatoes, corn); sucker for dark chocolate.

Relationships: Doesn’t always recognize friendships/others’ efforts at being friends. Not comfortable with physical touch (not from trauma or phobia; just more comfortable with space); needs time and trust to feel comfortable (Nina struggled to understand this at first). Doesn’t really crush on people; when she falls, she’ll fall hard.

Fears: Failure; hurting her loved ones; disappointing people; public speaking (panic attack-levels). Self Expression: Good posture, but dresses in muted tones and simply so as to not draw attention to herself. Movement is almost feline - quiet, but elegant. Speaks little, slowly/carefully, except around those she trusts, around whom she lets go more, talks a little faster and a little more, is a little more assertive and confident.

Communication & Affection: Actions > words. Expresses affection through acts of service and feels appreciated by receiving acts of service. Struggles to express emotions/affection with words. Struggles with vulnerability, but sees it differently (rather than vulnerability being showing emotion, she sees it as letting someone see her in her most comfortable self–i.e., when she’s reading alone!).

Morality: Strong moral code - ends cannot justify the means. She can be manipulated with threats against those she loves, and she will gladly sacrifice herself for them, or for the good of the entire world, but she won’t act in a way she believes is immoral even if it seems like the only way. She will always look for another way.

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stopidontgohere · 6 years

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@blender-chan wanted the list of 100 questions answered for two of my ocs. It took forever, but I finally got it done.

1. How do they present themselves to others? 

O: Onnie presents herself as someone who’s more confident than she really is. She can’t really hide how awkward she is though.

M: Moren presents themself as someone who’s witty and fun to be around.

2. Do they like animals? 

Yes

3. How do they dress?

 Already answered

4. How many languages do they know? 

O: Two (then again she may have forgotten one of them)

M: Honestly????? idk

5. How big is their family? 

O: She has two adoptive parents. I’m not sure about siblings.

M: You see, it’s really hard to talk about these things without spoiling my story, but most of this will probably be forgotten by the time it comes out, so whatever. I don’t think it’s possible for them to have a real family.

6. What is their purpose in the story?

 O: Again, huge spoilers. She is given the task to find and stop the incondite, and her major purpose is to collect as much information as possible.

M: They are one of the Unusuals (a type of Synthetic). Their purpose in the Edifice is to manipulate how people perceive things. Not necessarily a bad thing though. They’re not the big Bad Guy of the story. Their purpose in the story is to help Onnie get more info.

7. Do they know how to fight?

 O: Possibly, but she’s not very good at it.

M: Possibly, and they would be better at it than Onnie.

8. What is their back story? 

SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS as in this literally isn’t revealed until the end of the story

O: Her father started the creation of the Edifice and wasn’t able to care for her, so she was adopted by the Aldachi family. Nineteen years later, he found and killed her to basically force her into joining the Edifice and becoming a Synthetic.

M: They were actually a friendly mischievous spirit/demon thing until something (what it is I really cannot say, since I want it to be 100% a secret to everyone until the game is released) took control of it. The Staff found them and made them a Synth, basically giving them a home.

9. Why is their name, their name?

 O: Onnie is based on a gemsona I made years ago, named Black Lace Onyx

M: Started as a joke actually. My nickname is Less, and the opposite of less is more

10. Do they have any nick names?

 O: Onnie is technically a nickname. Her real name is Oni Aldachi (or Kuan-Yin Namari)

M: Fritz? idk if that counts, since it was a fake name they made for themself

11. Do they have a romantic interest? 

O: Yeah kinda. She takes an interest in Raech, but there isn’t a whole lot of flirting between them.

M: I don’t know if they know much about romance. They’re probably asexual but idk

12. How do they cope with struggles? 

That’s one of the things I’m still trying to figure out while writing them.

13. Do they have anyone they can lean on? 

They have the other Synths, but that’s probably not a good idea. At least Onnie has Raech, and Moren has Onnie, Izzy, and Kaster

14. How do they react to someone dying? 

They’ve both died before so it’s more of a “been there done that” reaction.

15. Can you name 5 personality traits they have? 

O: Determined, awkward, gay™, honest, stubborn

M: Energetic, loud, witty, supportive, depressed™

16. How did they become a character? 

O: Had to think of a backstory for Onyx, somehow turned her into something completely different and made an entire story about it.

M: Started as a different character named Sketch, who was based on a character from a horror series which I will not name here.

17. Do they get along with others? 

O: It’s hard for her to get to know others, but she tries to treat them well regardless. She loses her patience with strangers easily though.

M: It’s hard to know how they really feel about others. They often pretend to care to keep a good reputation, but the truth is that they tend to find others annoying.

18. What flaws do they have? 

I’m tired so I’m not going to list all of them.

O: Despite wanting everyone to be happy, she tends to say how she really feels about someone. She can be very blunt and insulting, and an come off as rude.

M: They don’t like to ask for help, which can get them in a lot of trouble. When they have a problem, they either ignore it or refuse advice.

19. How do they influence the story? 

Ok I’ll be honest, I’m not sure how to properly answer this question. They both influence the story more than any other characters though.

20. What do they look like? 

O: Short, round face, short black hair, brown eyes, scar on face, light brown skin, maybe a little chubby?

M: Paper white skin with unnaturally green lips, white and green hair, probably has those little anime fangs

21. What are their hobbies?

 Still trying to figure this out

22. What are their ticks?

 I don’t understand this question

23. Do they like children? 

O: She tolerates them

M: Yes, but considering recent circumstances I wouldn’t want them near any.

24. How do they react to being around wild animals? 

They can both handle themselves. Onnie would probably know what to in that situation, and Moren would just be overly confident. Neither of the would do anything stupid, if the animal is dangerous.

25. If they were given the task to prank someone, who would it be, what would they do, and would the prank work? 

O: Onnie would totally prank Moren, or possibly Raech. She would be too afraid to prank anyone else. idk what she’d do though.

M: Moren’s entire existence as a demon has been pranking people because they think it’s fun.

26. Do they have any survival skills? 

O: No.

M: A few, not that they need any

27. Are they more book smart or street smart?

 O: Book

M: A mix of both

28. How do they get out of a difficult situation?

 Answered in 12 and 18

29. Do they use their body, mind, personality or force to get what they want? 

O: Mind. She would use force but alas she is tiny and unintimidating.

M: Uh? Body and mind? It’s a little hard to explain, but it’s also an important plot point.

30. What music do they enjoy?

 man idk shit about music

31. How do they overcome obstacles?

 I feel like I’ve already answered this

32. When faced with a difficult decision do they get stronger or break?

 O: Breaks at first, but then gets stronger

M: Just gets angry idk

33. Do they have any special powers? 

O: She’s an Acquiring Synthetic. She’s able to store information in her brain like a computer.

M: They’re an Unusual Synthetic. They can shape shift.

34. How do they change throughout the story? 

Still working on it

35. Do they have any friends? If so, are they close knit? 

Friendship is kind of an odd thing in this story, since most of it takes place after everyone has died. There are now seven characters all living in one building, and most of them don’t even get along. That being said, Moren really likes hanging out with Izzy and Kaster, and used to be best friends with Onnie.

36. How is their family life? 

O: Killed by her biological father, you tell me

M: Again, idk if demons can have families

37. Are they likable? 

O: Yes, she’s a cutie.

M: WELL UH it depends, they’re very interesting. I think they start as unlikeable, but you start to love them more and more.

38. Are they the hero, or anti-hero?

 O: Hero

M: Pretty much everyone who isn’t Onnie is an antagonist of some sort. Maybe anti-hero pre-possession.

39. Do they make questionable choices?

 O: I think most of her actions are justified.

M: Oh, definitely

40. How do they become who they are?

 I think that’ll depend on the player's actions.

41. How was their childhood? 

O: Her adoptive family cared about her very much.

M: Again. Demon.

42. Are they close with anyone who is going to screw them over?

 O: Yes

M: Possibly

43.How do they adapt to different situations? Do they adapt at all? 

Still figuring it out

44. How do they speak? Examples - Are they soft spoken, hot heated, vulgar 

O: A lot of stuttering

M: They can be pretty gruff and vulgar, but like in a fun way.

45. Are they opposed to violence?  

O: I feel like she’s the kind of person who thinks “I wanna fight it” at least daily, but knows she’s pretty much useless in a fight. So idk

M: They’re not opposed to it, but wouldn’t want to stress or strain themselves over something small.

46. When is their birthday?

 idk

47. Are they quick to judge? 

They both are, but they try not to.

48. Do they have anything they are trying to hide from others?

 O: Nnnnot really?

M: Ha. Oh yeah. I think they told Kaster though.

49. Do they act different around different people? 

O: She’s the same around everyone, mostly because she doesn’t think it’s worth putting up an act.

M: They’re the same around everyone because they’re confident in who they are.

50.Do they enjoy the arts?

 I don’t see either of them as being incredibly artsy.

51. Do they like science?

 O: Yes

M: Sort of

52. Are they more emotional or logical?

 O: She tries to be both

M: EMOTIONAL

53. How do they deal with their emotions?

 I’m probably not going to answer questions like this very well, because as an autistic it’s very hard to put these things into words. Like, I know how, but I cannot phrase it at all.

54. How do they cope with sadness? 

See 53. Moren doesn’t cope with anything really.

55. What is something they care about? 

O: Her memories got wiped at the beginning of the series, so her major care is just her mission, until that character development kicks in.

M: They care about other people thinking like they do, and having fun.

56. Would they die for anyone/anything? 

They’re already dead

57. What do they do when they are happy?

 O: Like the stereotypical autistic happy stims: flapping, infodumping, etc.

M: They get a reaaalllly big smile and a huge contagious laugh.

58. How would they come across to other characters? Examples- messy, lazy, childish, caring ect 

O: Clumsy and awkward, but determined. Some might find her childish but endearing.

M: A bit messy and rude, but alright. Maybe a bit intimidating.

59. Do they have a phrase they use over and over?

 O: Not that I can think of

M: They say dude a lot

60. In a crowded room are they in the corners, sides, or in the middle? 

O: Corners, chilling with Raech.

M: They’d be all over the place

61. Are they comfortable being in a crowded room? 

O: Not really. She would be okay for a bit, but it would overwhelm her after a while.

M: Moreso than Onnie, but not as much as Evonne.

62. How do they relax? 

O: Laying in bed. She doesn’t have a blog but I’m picturing her posting shit to a tech blog or something.

M: Cooking, otherwise idk

63. Have they ever harmed anyone and regretted it? Verbally or physically? 

O: She can say some insensitive things, but immediately regrets it.

M: Kinda. There's an entire plot point about this lol

64. Do they like to dance?

 O: Yes

M: Hell yes

65. How do they get around their environment? Examples - horses, bike, vehicle 

Their only environment is the Edifice and it’s about the size of a small school.

66. What is their pet peeve(s)? 

Man idk i hate answering questions like this

67. Do they have a disability? 

O: She’s autistic

M: idk if being a demon possessed by an even worse demon counts as a disability

68. How do they react to getting flowers? 

O: Shit.. ok call me cringey or whatever but there is a scene where Raech and Onnie make flower crowns because blah blah trying to think positive blah and it’s actually great she loves it!

M: They…. would be confused but appreciate the offer.

69. Would they ever wear a flower crown? 

See above

70. Do they like themselves?

 O: Not really, but she’s getting better

M: No

71. Who do they dislike?

 O: She tries not to dislike anyone, but thinks Kaster and Evonne are kinda weird.

M: They dislike anyone who disagrees with them.

72. What is their motto? 

O: Keep on the sunny side.

M: Do what you want.

73. Do they have any markings on their body?

 O: She has a noticeable scar on her face.

M: SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS as the incondite they have markings, but as Moren and the demon they do not.

74. Have they ever been abused? 

Touchy subject

75. What is their biggest fear?

 O: Losing the trust of the other Synths, losing the people she cares about.

M: Being proven wrong, the [REDACTED BC OF SPOILERS]

76. What are their goals?

O: The find and stop the incondite, to gather as much info as possible.

M: To sway others into their way of thinking.

77. How do they go about achieving their goals? 

Again I feel like I’ve answered this one.

78. Do they have a fight or flight response? 

O: Wants to fight, but knows that flight is the safer option.

M: Fight, but let’s be real here they'd probably still want to flee.

79. Is there someone in their life that they care about more than themselves?

 O: Mpossibly..

M: It’s up to interpretation :)

80. How would they fair in zombie apocalypse? 

They’re both already kinda zombies in a way.

81. Do they have any tattoos? If so, are they significant? 

Nope

82. Are they good at mental math? 

O: Oh absolutely yes. She’s a savant.

M: Demons don’t give a shit about math (but yea they’re pretty good at it)

83. Do they get along with others? 

I feel like I’ve answered this before. I apologize if I haven’t.

84 Are they lazy?

 O: No

M: Depends

85. Are they self motivated? 

O: Most of the time

M: Depends

86. How do they cope with anger? 

Again I feel like I’ve answered this

87. Have they ever been in a situation where they were helpless? 

O: Haha yeah

M: Haha YEAH

88. Are they organized or messy? 

O: Both somehow

M: Messy

89. Can they remember a lot of information at once?

 O: Yes, it’s literally her Synth ability

M: Depends on how important it is to them

90. What is their occupation? 

O: Acquiring Synthetic with the ability to store information

M: Unusual Synthetic with the ability to shape shift

91. Do other characters respect your OC, if so, is it out of fear? Or do they respect your OC because they like them? 

Like friendship, respect is an odd thing with the main 7. For the most part, they tolerate each other at best.

92. If they were given minutes to live, what would they do? Who would they want to see and say? 

Again, the whole dead thing

93. How do they deal with stress? 

Another question I cannot answer

94. Do they have a more submissive or dominant personality type? 

O: A little bit of both

M: Dominant

95. Do they have a pet?

 Pets aren’t allowed at the Edifice.

96. Do they have a stash of weapons? 

O: I feel like after the story ends, she shares Raech’s stash of swords. They are the sword gays.

M: They don’t need a weapon.

97. Where do they live? Who do they live with? 

They live at the Edifice with the other Synthetics.

98. How do they calm themselves down? 

Can’t answer

99. Are they co-dependent? 

O: Not sure yet. She tries to be independent.

M: Technically they can’t exist without [REDACTED LOL]

100. Are they a day, or night person?

O: She seems like she should be a night owl, but she gets cranky without her sleep.

M: Day person. Nights aren’t so great for them.

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