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▼ PLAYER CHARACTER ▼

▽ The Spy - [30-40 | It's You] You're not young, nor inexperienced. Once a young rebel soldier of a world now in the UCA's grasp, you've fought their control most your life. Now, you hide beneath the facade of a mercenary Runner, while being one of the rebellion's most useful assets - as a spy, smuggler, informant, assassin, soldier - and whatever else they need you to be.

▼ ROMANTIC OPTIONS ▼

▽ Lux - [25 | M/F/NB] [RO] The Strategist

Young, but already one of the leaders in the rebellion. They've always treated you with quiet respect and courtesy, though you know their first priority will always be the cause. They're pragmatic and focused, but an optimist at heart - how else can you explain their lofty goal to organize all scattered rebellion cells into a central, connected force?

Appearance: Lux is around 5’10, average in build. Their skin tone is a dark umber, and their black, medium length locs are gathered into a low bun. Their dark brown eyes slope downwards gently, and are heavily hooded; twin circles of thin white light within indicate their eyes have been mod-enhanced. Circuit-like patterns dance from their temples down and around their neck, joining above their back. Their musculature is somewhat unclear, though they are broadened by two or three layers of bomber jackets and dark trench coats. Their features can be considered quite gentle.

▽ Viper - [30 | She/Her] [RO] The Mercenary

A client for your Runner persona. Viper's not her real name, though it suits her well, quick and mean as she is. You know nothing of the mercenary’s loyalties and true identity - which is a problem, since what she's seeking seems to be information on the rebellion. But it’s as they say - keep your friends close, and enemies closer. And Viper - bite as bad as her hiss - would be a dangerous enemy indeed.

Appearance: Viper is around 5’6, lean and sharp looking. As a modded snake-hybrid, scales of interlocking teal and black rise across her cheekbones, obvious against her pale gold skin; short, fixed fangs also sit in her mouth. She has epicanthic folds, and her sharp eyes are almost ink-black in color. Her neck length, slightly wavy black hair has an unnatural sheen of turquoise when in light. Her sleek, armored tactical outfits are cut to show off the metallic glint of her modded arms, and are both fashionable and practical for a mercenary. Her features are considered quite attractive, though rather sharp.

▽ Nicodème Desrosiers Fabien- - [28 | He/They] [RO] The Politician

The successor of the Desrosiers Coalition, a well established noble trading family with a seat in the Ascen Republic. Gathered information shows him as a charming man - but meek, in matters of governance. Inoffensive to the extreme, with the only speck on his record a widely disputed marriage - though information on his wife remains sparse. You have not met him, and doubt that you will.

Appearance: Nicodème is a lithe, graceful figure, 6 feet in height. His long, platinum gold hair is often put into an intricate braid or gathered into a low ponytail. His light brown skin is almost flawless, dotted with small beauty marks. Deeply set, his grey eyes shine almost silver in light. His outfits are always tailored, simple but elegant, often sporting flower motifs and a warm-colored palette. They aren’t outwardly modded, but they almost certainly have impressive hidden tech. Their features are considered classically beautiful.

❖ REFERENCES ❖ PLAYLISTS ❖

❖ Zhao Ning [赵宁] - [24 | He/Him] [Pinterest] Just a scholar.

A mentor of your charge. A reserved young scholar with an air of melancholy, he’s a fish out of water in the martial world; nonetheless, he remains courteous and polite. Though his manners are impeccable, you barely know anything about him. He seems oddly familiar at times.

Appearance: A tall, willowy man with handsome, elegant features. He has slightly slanted, black phoenix eyes that always carry a hint of deep contemplation. His nose is high and straight, set above thin lips and a sharp jawline. His skin is fair and unblemished aside from a small mole underneath his eye, and his hands are often stained with ink. His blue-black hair is often gather into a half bun, secured with ribbons and a wooden pin, with the remainder flowing down his back. His clothes are usually dark in color, simple yet refined.

❖ Meiduo Cairen [梅朵才仁] - [29 | He/Him, She/Her] [RO][Pinterest] The “Temple in Bloom” [满寺花].

She saved your life once. A physician first and martial artist second, he approaches his work with stern diligence, and people with gentle humility and humor. A pacifist and Buddhist at heart, he always extends a helping hand to others - always saves, and never kills.

Appearance: A very tall, graceful person with broad shoulders, gentle, downturned warm-brown eyes, defined cheekbones, and full lips often curved in a soft smile. His russet brown skin is heavily freckled, and a scar pulls from his left cheek to forehead, bisecting her left brow. Her thick black-brown hair is tied into numerous tiny braids, and often gathered into a single plait, hanging to his hips. He wears a single golden earring adorned with a plum blossom design, and her daily attire consists of practical robes in soft, warm colors.

❖ Lin Jingshu [林静姝] - [22 | She/Her][Pinterest] The “Thousand-Blades Soar as Wild Swifts” [千刀狂飞燕].

A young, straightforward spitfire with a heart of gold. She’s got the nimbleness of a swift and the temper of a raging torrent, with a fighting style to match both. Naturally blunt to a fault, she rarely resorts to tact or diplomacy in her dealings with others.

Appearance: A lean, athletic young woman who often dresses in a masculine, martial manner. Her sharp, dark-brown almond eyes are set in a delicate face beset by obvious annoyance, and her straight brows are constantly furrowed. Her lightly tanned skin is dotted sparsely with small moles. She often wears her long black hair in a bun affixed with a ribbon and pin, or in a hair-gathering crown. She wears an eye-catching long sabre in a black scabbard on her hip, its length easily matching her height.

❖ Nalan Ruoyun [纳兰若云] - [37 | She/Her][Pinterest] The “Spring Night Rain” [春夜雨].

Few know her real name or face - you’re one of the few with this rare privilege. Under her elegant, soft-spoken mask, she’s cynical, pragmatic, and almost cold-hearted. With keen insight, extraordinary intelligence, and almost terrifying dedication, she ranks among the elite of the underground intelligence world, her intellect nearly unmatched.

[Special Routes: Poly relationship with Yang Qingyi]

Appearance: A magnificent, full-figured woman with enigmatic, light brown fox eyes. Her jet-black hair is always meticulously styled, usually bedecked with jewellery; her fashion and makeup are the same, always beautiful, grandiose and elegant. Her straight, narrow nose sits elegantly above heart shaped red lips, the expression on her soft, round face often carrying a gentle air of mystery. Her porcelain skin seems flawless, save for the faint laugh lines at the corners of her eyes.

❖ Yang Qingyi [羊青逸] - [42 | He/Him][Pinterest] The “Green Python Who Strangles Mountains” [青蟒绞山].

A smooth-talking, sly old goat - according to his own words. He looks the part of an experienced, worldly martial artist, and has a flippant, wild attitude to match. You’ve been acquainted for quite a while; he's still got the bad habit of calling you “kid”.

[Special Routes: Friends with benefits | Poly relationship with Nalan Ruoyun]

Appearance: A toned, disheveled man. His narrow hazel eyes are oddly striking, and often hold a glint of mischief. His tousled greying black mane is hastily tied into a messy ponytail, his stubble untrimmed, and he often wears his green robes open, with his bronze chest and shoulders exposed. He wears several cheap jade ornaments strung up with leather cords. Two intricate serpentine tattoos coil symmetrically around his ribs, winding across his entire back.