“It’s not pretty, but it’ll get us airborne.” 

FULL NAME: Meridian Clade BASED ON: Meridian Clade (Strange World) FACE CLAIM: Up-to-player PRONOUNS: Up-to-player BIRTHDAY:  Up-to-Player CURRENT STATUS: Open

Character Information 

Meridian comes from a long line of farmers, so naturally it made sense that she would marry one!

She and her husband have worked hard to grow Clade farms

In addition to regular crops, Clade Farms also grows some magical plants – making the small farm a staple of Swynlake! 

But recently, Meridian’s been itching for something more…

She looks up at the skies and dreams of getting her pilot’s license! 

Now that her son is grown, maybe she can pursue this new dream of hers… 

✓  Level-headed, confident, observant 

✖  Skeptical, rigid, perfectionist 

Character Suggestions

Black Old enough to have a college-aged son 

Current Relationships

Searcher Clade (husband) Jaeger Clade (father-in-law) Ethan Clade (son)

Possible Relationships

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Magical Abilities

“They quit on me. When I finally got put together, I went back expecting a big welcome. You know what they said? ‘You're history.’ Moved right on to the next rookie standing in line.”

FULL NAME:  Paul “Doc” Hudson BASED ON: Doc Hudson (Cars) FACE CLAIM: Up-to-Player PRONOUNS: Up-to-Player BIRTHDAY: Up-to-Player CURRENT STATUS: Open

Character Information

Once, Doc was a world-renowned athlete, a prodigy who racked up title after title at a young age.

But when an injury took him out of the season, all of his sponsors dropped him, despite his insistence that he could return

He became bitter and swore off the sport, going to school instead and earning his medical license

Now, he specializes in sports medicine, and once in a while, an athlete comes in who reminds him of himself. But he’ll never go back… right?

✓  Wise, strategic, loyal

✖  Grouchy, stubborn, bitter

Character Suggestions

40+

Current Relationships

None

Possible Relationships

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Magical Abilities

“There is a darkness to the panda.”

FULL NAME: Ming Lee BASED ON: Ming (Turning Red) FACE CLAIM: Up-to-player PRONOUNS: Up-to-player BIRTHDAY:  Up-to-Player CURRENT STATUS: Open

Character Information

For centuries, the women in Ming’s family have been able to turn into giant red pandas… 

But a few generations ago, that blessing turned into something they had to hide – especially after their family immigrated from China!

Like her mother before her, Ming uses a charmed amulet to control her transformations, and it’s been years since she let the panda loose

She has taught her daughter Mei to do the same, and the two of them are super duper close!

With Mei off at college, though, Ming is feeling some empty nest syndrome

(Never mind that she’s just down the street at Pride U)

Lately, though, she’s been noting something off about Mei and she is really worried! College life can be so intense!

… but is this just an excuse to bring her darling daughter home for a little longer? 

✓  Devoted, responsible, caring 

✖  Overbearing, prideful, intense

Character Suggestions

Chinese, 45+

Current Relationships

Meilin Lee (daughter)

Possible Relationships

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Magical Abilities

“I'm not an explorer. I'm a farmer.”

FULL NAME: Searcher Clade BASED ON: Searcher Clade (Strange World) FACE CLAIM: Up-to-player PRONOUNS: Up-to-player BIRTHDAY:  Up-to-Player CURRENT STATUS: Open

Character Information 

Searcher’s father Jaeger was a brilliant explorer, who went to the ends of the earth looking for rare magical flora and fauna 

25 years ago, Jaeger ventured deep into the Lyons Cave… and never came back out 

Since then, Searcher has sworn not to go down his father’s footsteps – instead he’s cultivated a nice life as a farmer

In addition to regular crops, he also tends to some magical plants, which have made him a staple of Swynlake – he’s a bit of a small town celebrity!

With his son off in university, Searcher daydreams about the day that he and Ethan will head Clade Farm together!

… but something deep in the Lyons Cave just might change all that... 

✓  Family-oriented, responsible, compassionate

✖  Cautious, overprotective, stubborn 

Character Suggestions

Old enough to have a college-aged son 

Current Relationships

Jaeger Clade (father) Meridian Clade (wife) Ethan Clade (son)

Possible Relationships

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Magical Abilities

“I'm packing you an extra pair of shoes, and your angry eyes, just in case.”

FULL NAME: Estelle “One-Eyed Betty” Spud BASED ON: Mrs. Potato Head (Toy Story 2) FACE CLAIM: Up-to-player PRONOUNS: Up-To-Player BIRTHDAY: Up-To-Player CURRENT STATUS: Open

Character Information

Estelle’s super sight, activated by closing one eye to zoom in far beyond the average human’s sight abilities, made her the perfect spy

“One-Eyed Betty,” as she was known, traveled all around the world and busted many nefarious plots

But once she retired, another role called to her: being a mother

She quickly fell in love with Don and, soon after they were married, they adopted an adorable set of triplets

Estelle dotes on them, but she can’t help noticing they’re a bit... out of this world.

✓  Devoted, thoughtful, warm

✖  Selfless to a fault, scattered, overly sentimental

Character Suggestions

50+

Current Relationships

Don Spud (husband)

Possible Relationships

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Magical Abilities

“I miss you, Stanley. You sure knew how to treat a girl.”

FULL NAME: Lizzie T. Ford BASED ON: Lizzie (Cars) FACE CLAIM: Up-to-Player PRONOUNS: Up-to-Player BIRTHDAY: Up-to-Player CURRENT STATUS: Open

Character Information || TW: Death ||

Lizzie can trace her ancestry all the way back to Swynlake’s founding, and she’s a treasure trove of knowledge about the town’s history.

She’s also a very successful businesswoman, selling Swynlake T-shirts and bumper stickers by partnering with local businesses

However, a lot of people don’t take her seriously.

Lizzie is a medium, and is known to openly chat with ghosts that Mundus can’t see, especially her late husband, Stanley.

With all the changes coming to Swynlake, Lizzie is passionate about preserving the town’s heart.

But will her neighbors ever see her as more than an eccentric?

✓  Intelligent, loyal, quirky

✖  Sentimental, defensive, overly frank

Character Suggestions

70+

Current Relationships

None

Possible Relationships

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Magical Abilities

“Mostri marini!”

FULL NAME: Massimo Marcovaldo BASED ON: Massimo (Luca) FACE CLAIM: Up-to-player PRONOUNS: Up-to-player BIRTHDAY: Up-to-Player CURRENT STATUS: Open

Character Information

A humble fisherman in an Italian port city, Massimo loved his family, but he always struggled to make ends meet 

One night, when a mysterious sea creature attacked his boat and Massimo fought it off, he discovered that sea monsters fetched a high price on the black market. 

And that he was quite good at catching them...

When his wife discovered his method of supplementing the family’s income, she disagreed, and they separated

Massimo moved to Swynlake, where he had heard there were mysterious creatures in the lake (and a market that would buy them)

✓  Hardworking, devoted, sweet

✖  Prejudiced, fearful, protective

Character Suggestions

Body diverse, 40+

Disabled— Massimo was born with one arm (Not required for FC, but should be incorporated into the character)

Current Relationships

None

Possible Relationships

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Magical Abilities

“Migs, you've already proven yourself.”

FULL NAME: Manuel Isaías “Migs” Garza Sepúlveda BASED ON: Migs (Elena of Avalor) FACE CLAIM: Up-to-Player PRONOUNS: Up-to-Player BIRTHDAY: Up-to-Player CURRENT STATUS: Open

Character Information  || CW: Assassination, implied PTSD ||

Former bodyguard team member to the late King Raul of Avalor, injured in the 2010 assassination of the King and Queen

Was honored for his bravery but left the Royal Guard in shame on his own volition

Has resettled to Swynlake since the 2015 Avaloran Coup and ensuing chaos, hopes to live a quiet life

Hard to do when the Crown Princess whose father you failed to protect lives in your town.

Can he squash the demons of his past and forgive himself?

✓  cares so deeply, wise, honorable

✖   guilt-ridden, overprotective, abrasive

Character Suggestions

Latino, 40+ (old enough to have been a bodyguard to King Raul in 2010)

Current Relationships

None

Possible Relationships

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Magical Abilities