Character Profiles
Hey everybody! After much editing and pinterest scrolling, here are the complete character profiles for the main characters. If you have any questions or comments let me know, I'd be happy to talk to you about them. Hope you enjoy! :)
Full Name: Kenji Ishida
Nicknames: Ken, Ishi, Farmer Ken
Gender: Cisgender Male
Pronouns: He/Him
Species: Shade (former human)
HK Role: Contestant
Former Occupation: Farmer and shelter volunteer
Personality: Compassionate, goofy, thoughtful, easy-going
MBTI: ENFJ-T (The Protagonist)
Zodiac: Pisces
Birthday: March 3rd
Apparent Age: Late 20s - Early 30s
Appearance: Ken is over 194 cm tall (6’4”) and has a muscular build with broad shoulders, strong arms and legs, washboard abs, and a thin waist. He has warm beige skin that’s dotted with moles. His chin-length, straight, black hair is constantly falling in front of his brown eyes so he's often seen pushing it back out of his face. When he doesn’t shave, a shadow of stubble grows in along his strong jawline and above his full lips. On his left shoulder blade, he has a large tattoo of a moth crossing in front of a full moon, and across his chest are a series of long, claw-like scars.
Likes: Camping, live theater, breakfast food, herb gardens
Dislikes: Show-offs, fancy cocktails, social media, cheaters
Fears: Regret, disappointing people, bugs
Religion: Devotee of Demeter (The Harvest)
Favorite Tastes: Spicy and umami
Favorite Meal: Chicken Katsu
Kenji is gender selectable and can be cisgender male (Kenji/Ken, he/him), transgender female (Kairi/Kai, she/her), or x-gender neutral (Kira/K, they/them).
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Full Name: Thema Sarpong
Nicknames: T, Queen
Gender: Cisgender Female
Pronouns: She/Her
Species: Shade (former human)
HK Role: Contestant
Former Occupation: Private chef and social media influencer
Personality: Charismatic, passionate, chaotic, secretive
MBTI: ENTP-A (The Debater)
Zodiac: Leo
Birthday: August 16th
Apparent Age: Late 20s
Appearance: Thema is 170 cm tall (5’7”) with a curvy, athletic build. Her voluptuous, hourglass figure is accented with the kind of relaxed muscle tone you'd expect from someone who promoted healthy living as part of her career. She has radiant, warm brown skin decorated with many tattoos including a seven-pointed sunburst on the left side of her neck and what looks like a large bullseye (three concentric circles) on her upper back. Though she styles her dark brown, tightly curled hair in a variety of ways, waist-length box braids are her signature look. Below arched brows, her smiling brown eyes sparkle with light. Her jawline is square and her lips are full.
Likes: Stand-up comedy, trends, red wine, general mischief
Dislikes: Baking, schedules, enclosed spaces, birds and reptiles
Fears: Trust, silence, boredom
Religion: Former maenad/companion of Dionysus (The Outcast)
Favorite Tastes: Bitter and sweet
Favorite Meal: Jollof Rice with Tilapia
Thema is gender selectable and can be cisgender female (Thema, she/her), cisgender male (Tano, he/him), or pangender (Tawiah, they/xe/she/ey/he).
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Full Name: Cecil Lysias Gray
Nicknames: Gray, Light
Gender: Transgender Nonbinary (Neutrois)
Pronouns: They/Them
Species: Shade (former human)
HK Role: Contestant
Former Occupation: Celebrity chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author
Personality: Arrogant, sarcastic, hot-tempered, clever
MBTI: ESTP-A (The Entrepreneur)
Zodiac: Aries
Birthday: April 1st
Apparent Age: Mid-Late 20s
Appearance: Cecil is 178 cm tall (5’10”) with a toned build. Their shoulders are broad, their waist is narrow, and they have long legs. They have light brown skin covered with tattoos including a full chest piece, a full sleeve on their right arm, and an unfinished half-sleeve on their left arm. On their forearm, they also have an old burn scar. Their curly, shoulder-length hair is a sun-warmed brown color and it's either worn loose or in a low bun. They have hazel eyes, thick brows, and a tall, aquiline nose. Their cheekbones are high and sharp, In general, their attractive facial features are angular and androgynous.
Likes: Sleight of hand, lightcycles, adrenaline highs, gardening
Dislikes: Restrictions, being ignored, bowling, pity
Fears: Intimacy, weakness, being unable to move
Religion: Passionate atheist
Favorite Tastes: Sour and spicy
Favorite Meal: Salt-Baked Fish
Cecil is gender selectable (though their name remains the same). They can be transgender nonbinary (they/them), transgender male (he/him), or cisgender female (she/they).
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Full Name: Sharvari Patil
Nicknames: Shar, Shy
Gender: Cisgender Female
Pronouns: She/Her
Species: Shade (former human)
HK Role: Contestant
Former Occupation: Executive chef and restaurateur
Personality: Reserved, serene, brilliant, playful
MBTI: ISTJ-A (The Logistician)
Zodiac: Kumbha
Birthday: February 5th
Apparent Age: Mid 20s
Appearance: Shar is 158 cm tall (5’2”) with a skinny build. She has a small waist, thin but somewhat muscular arms and legs, and narrow hips. Her skin is a cool brown and she has several surgical scars on her torso. Her very dark, ash brown hair is barely wavy and typically worn down. When cooking her long locks are woven into a loose braid. Her large, dark brown eyes are rimmed with thick lashes. She has a heart-shaped face and straight brows.
Likes: Art museums, long baths, old books, horse-back riding
Dislikes: Cilantro, insects, extreme temperatures, lack of control
Fears: Germs, failure, abandonment
Religion: Casual follower of Hephaestus (The Forge)
Favorite Tastes: Salty and sweet
Favorite Meal: Beef Pho and Ginger Rice
Shar is gender selectable and can be either cisgender female (Sharvari, she/her), cisgender male (Sharvin, he/him), or agender (Sharva, xe/xem/xyr).
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Full Name: Hero of Thebes
Nickname: Horns, SK
Gender: Fluid
Pronouns: They/She/He
Species: Shade (former satyr)
HK Role: 2nd AD (assistant director) for Hades’ Kitchen
Former Occupation: Freelance artist and barista
Personality: Empathetic, timid, insightful, creative
MBTI: ISFP-T (The Adventurer)
Zodiac: Cancer
Birthday: July 9th
Apparent Age: Early-Mid 20s
Appearance: Hero is 165 cm tall (5’5”) with a chubby build. Their weight is concentrated more on the lower half of their body with wider hips and a soft stomach. They have rosy, pale beige skin that’s absolutely covered in freckles, and a long scar from a spinal surgery runs vertically down their back. Their wavy blonde hair has thick bangs and falls just past their shoulders. The hair that covers their goat legs is also wavy, but slightly darker in color. Their bright green, downturned eyes are their most prominent facial feature; well, aside from their drooping, pointed ears and the large pair of horns sprouting from their temples. Their rough horns, which curl outward like a ram's, are decorated with petals, vines, and delicate jewelry. Both their horns and their ears have a collection of piercings.
Likes: Detailed plans, flowers, junk food, knitting/knitwear
Dislikes: Satyr stereotypes, unexpected attention, hard floors, swimming
Fears: Rejection, awkward conversations, dark water
Religion: Devotee of Athena (The Scholar)
Favorite Tastes: Salty and umami
Favorite Meal: Baked Pasta
Hero is gender selectable (though their name remains the same) and can be genderfluid (they/she/he), genderqueer (they/them), cisgender female (she/her), or cisgender male (he/him)
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Full Name: Prince Adonis, Lord of Elysium
Nicknames: Don, Donnie, Princeling
Gender: Cisgender Male
Pronouns: He/Him
Species: Minor god
Domains: Masculinity and beauty
HK Role: Executive Producer and Host
Occupation: Ruler of Elysium, member of the chthonic court, plant dad monster dad
Personality: Idealistic, caring, driven, selfless
MBTI: INFJ-T (The Advocate)
Zodiac: Libra
Birthday: September 27th
Apparent Age: Mid-Late 20s
Appearance: Adonis is 184 cm tall (6’0”) and has a buff build with massive arms, a brawny chest, thick thighs, and a soft stomach. He has deep black skin unmarked by scars or tattoos. His coiled, black hair is shaved into a well-groomed, tight fade and his sharp jawline is always clean-shaven. His round brown eyes shimmer with gold flecks and the strong brows which frame them are gently arched. His nose is wide and he has an easy, infectious smile that shows off perfect teeth.
Likes: Monsters, reality dating shows, fashion, mortal culture
Dislikes: Giving criticism, court politics, monotony, scary movies
Fears: Death, being misunderstood, eternal loneliness
Religion: Is a god
Favorite Tastes: Sweet and spicy
Favorite Meal: Mushroom Stew and Fresh Bread
Adonis is gender-locked as a cisgender male (he/him).
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-- thanks for reading! you can find the ROs sexual/romantic identities and two more non-romanceable characters below the cut --
