Kqo’twec - also known as The Parasite God

They’re a peculiar creature who, as you know from the comic, came to Earth to build a sanctuary for their kin, which are the parasites! Not much is known about them other from the structure they build with Nhovi and her family that over time got decorated with murals to tell the story of Kqo’twec and such. Kqo’twec is acknowledged to have at least existed due to some mysterious phenomenons within the structure that eventually was named “Church of Kqo’twec”. When someone touches Kqo’twec, their hair begins to float as if in water and becomes static for a bit when you step away, and at night when things are quiet you might notice an odd rumbling/humming noise emanating from them. It’s subtle but it’s there!

Nhovi - First person to forge a bond with Kqo’twec

She’s just a very lovely person! Super fond of Kqo’twec and along with the rest of her family, they made it their goal to pass on the knowledge Kqo’twec gave them because, as it turned out, there were parasites pretty much everywhere and they wanted to give others the knowledge to be able to understand and bond with the parasites they might have, and gain a better understanding of oneself. At some point, after Nhovi’s life time, it became a religion that became widespread and known all over the world. Nhovi is a very empathic and caring person and she always helped others if she could, but she also knew when she needed to take care of herself (which... was usually helping others but with smaller, laid back things but yeah)

Keith Sun - Gang leader of Black Orbit

There’s not a lot about them in the comic, but I draw them a lot!! This is just the outfit they have in the comic, except for in the end which is (one variation) of their gang outfit. (the logo on the jacket that i didn’t manage to actually draw in the comic is a reference to my dragonborn paladin, Govath because. yeah) Keith is the main character for my much longer comic project I’m slowly planning, ‘Black Orbit’! Lasting Bonds is kind of a little origins story for Kqo’twec and a little peek into world lore for the present day that Black Orbit takes place.

So yeah, Keith is the gang leader of Black Orbit, a gang fighting against the modification and monetization of parasites because it goes against their beliefs and objectifies parasites so bonds can’t be formed. Keith is kind of an asshole and intimidating, but they’re really strong-willed and trying to change things. Also filled with spite and fighting against other rival gangs, but mainly Crimson Maw because they’re straight up welcoming of parasites being so widely available for anyone to change their appearance and abilities with different attributes parasites can give.

I could go on but I need to save the juicy stuff for my comic ;>