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Full name: Raffaele Copia

Species: Human (granted immortality at age 42, does not age)

Date of Birth: 1624, exact date unknown

Place of Birth: Venice, Italy

Height: 5 foot 7½

Sexuality: Bisexual

Relationship status: Married to Alessandro (Emeritus). Raffaele is also involved with Special Ghoul & Sister Alicia Oglesby as part of a polyamourus relationship.

Notable features: As someone who survived the black plague, his body is riddled with permanent scarring from untreated progression of the disease. Though these bruise-like “scars” are all over his body, the most noticed ones are the two that surround his eyes. (He often wears black eye makeup to cover them). They do not cause him any pain, just exists as reminders of what he went through all those centuries ago.

Other noted features include somewhat dated sideburns and mustache.

Eye color: Dual eye colors. One is green eye (right) and one is white eye (left)

Hair color: Soft medium brown, bits of grey

Piercings: n/a

Tattoos: n/a

Typical style: A lot of the time he just finds it easiest to wear his clergy clothes, a black or red cassock, paired with other items that signal his status as a Cardinal (biretta, mozzetta, facia, rings) but he will not shy away from dressing down to be comfortable. He is fond of loose fitting hoodies and casual pants. He does wear jeans and t-shirts but if he is to be around people and not lazing around his home, he will attempt to make himself look presentable. He is not very comfortable going full formal but he will when the occasion demands it.

Personality traits: Raffaele is a man with a huge heart and a desire to be liked by all who come in contact with him. He is deeply affected by his anxieties but has come a long way to overcome some of the issues he has dealt with. He is a bit nervous by nature, but in the right setting the nerves are easy to ignore. He is a bit awkward and sometimes (most times) more than a bit awkward. He is a people pleaser. He has a very hard time coping with disappointing others. He is quiet, unless with the right group of people. He can be shy but is working to overcome that. He does have a strong will and desire to do what is right. Sometimes he is unintentionally careless, usually when he has too much on his plate and thoughts just slip. He does like to get things done, well and timely, but it doesn’t always happen.

Parents: As he was left on the steps of San Marco’s in Venice, he does not know who his parents are. He never knew them, nor did he ever seek them out, as records were not so well kept back in the 1600s

Siblings: n/a

Other noted relatives: n/a

Pets: A Hell-cat called Furfur (formerly Asmodeus) and 31 rats (Isabella, Rosita, Philip, Jerome, Samantha, Behemoth [Heemy for short], Ratthew, Lucas, Francis, Myra, +21 others)

Occupation: Cardinal for the Church of Emeritus. His responsibilities are to oversee the church when Papa cannot, bookkeeping, admissions, fill in for anything else that might need his attention in the church

Hobbies: Reading, he loves to read. He also enjoys going for walks in the gardens and surrounding forest, keeping/tending rats, he likes to sing but does so more to ease his anxiety more than as a hobby, he loves listening to music (all kinds) and started a collection of rare vinyls, he loves art and going to museums, learning is a hobby for him

Favorite color: Red and blue

Favorite food: Garlic bread

Favorite movie: He does not have one. He isn’t a big movie or television watcher. He’s been called out for not having one but he doesn’t let that upset him.

Favorite song: Wicked World - Black Sabbath

3 likes: burnt pizza crust, warm baths, an organized office

3 dislikes: conflict, being forced to make spur of the moment decisions, when people cannot see the good in themselves (including himself)

6 Random facts:

- Raffaele was raised in the Catholic church and grew up to be a priest/missionary of the church.

- He loves to be in the water and is an excellent swimmer, though he doesn’t get the opportunity all that much.

- Lived most of his life as a loner. It stemmed from necessity. He didn’t want people to question why he never seemed to age. His deep rooted anxiety was also a factor in his choice to avoid people and closer relationships.

- He is the Horseman Pestilence and it gives him the ability to control disease (give and take).

- Can speak Italian, Spanish, English, Latin and Satanen* fluently. He is okay with French & Portugese but not close to fluent in either.

Full name: Ezeqinuz (Goes by Special Ghoul on earth)

Species: Ghoul

Date of Birth: unknown

Place of Birth: the divide between Hell & Earth

Height: 5 foot 7

Sexuality: Pansexual

Relationship status: in a relationship with Sister Alicia Oglesby, Cardinal Copia and Papa Emeritus the Third

Notable features: What people notice about him is that he is a ghoul and not human. He has dark grey skin, with a fine sandpaper feel. Two short horns, whitish/tan in color grow from the sides of his forehead. One of the horns has a white streak running through it, as result of an injury that has healed itself. Like most ghouls, Special has a long prehensile tail. The tip of his tail is flat and pointed, similar in shape to a spade but not quite. Though he is 100% ghoul, he shares more traits with a human than most ghouls.

Eye color: Bright green

Hair color: Black with pale silver highlights

Piercings: none

Tattoos: none

Typical style: Special, like a majority of the ghouls living outside Hell, typically sticks with one or two of the uniforms issued by the church. He is very much in love with earth and humans, so he's become fond of human fashions. Skinny jeans and band shirts, formal suits, anything really that makes him feel like he is fitting in. As it is with the ghouls in Hell, he enjoys being naked when the time is right. It isn't common for ghouls to wear anything at all in their home world.

Personality traits: Special is incredibly friendly, almost too friendly. He is liked by almost everyone but can be a bit much for some. He is smart but sometimes lacks the most basic skills to think logically. He is deeply driven by his emotions. He is loving and kind. He cares deeply about nearly everyone he meets. He is protective of those close to him. He is giving and generous. He is extremely loyal. He is quick to fall in love and that has left him with frequent broken hearts. He has an addictive personality, especially when it comes to things that are typically human things. He loves coffee and good food. He loves music and conversation. He isn't unclean but can be sloppy. He enjoys being outside, but not when it's cold. He hates the cold. He often forgets that he isn't a human being, but is incredibly proud of being a ghoul.

Parents: unknown

Siblings: he has several siblings but doesn't know any of them

Other noted relatives: n/a

Pets: none

Occupation: The "face" of the band Ghost. He is the media manager for the church and often conducts interviews and attends events that relate to the church and its Ghost project. While not exclusively his job, he is often the go-between for ghouls and human church members. Not every ghoul is comfortable with human communication.

Hobbies: Special's hobbies include listening to music, having sex and napping wherever there is a patch of sun. He is a big fan of smoking weed and just being around the people he loves. He enjoys watching movies and playing video games with friends.

Favorite color: black

Favorite food: pizza

Favorite movie: Mama Mia

Favorite song: Dancing Queen by ABBA

3 likes: coffee, his friends, cats

3 dislikes: ice cream, swimming (he can't), Sister Claire Marie

6 Random facts:

- Special was married (to a human) in the mid 1970s but unfortunately his wife and their child died during the birth.

- He developed a taste for coffee and has become addicted to it. He doesn't know how to make it for himself though, so he relies on others to feed his addiction.

- He is a fire ghoul, meaning he draws his powers from the fire elements. He can manipulate flames and his teleportation leaves behind ashy and smokey smells. He runs a high body temperature. He not only dislikes the cold but actually feels pain if the temperature drops too much.

- Special died but was brought back by the Horseman Death.

- He is learning how to do basic magic (beyond Ghoulish abilities) and plans to mask his natural form so that he can be in public places without his mask.

Full name: Dante Emeritus

Species: Half-breed demon (⅜ Human, ⅜ Andras demon lineage, ¼ unknown demon origin) While his demon heritage does not make him immortal, he has slower age progression and a life expectancy of approx 600 years

Date of Birth: 21 December 1739

Place of Birth: Rome, Italy

Height: 6 foot

Sexuality: Pansexual

Relationship status: Long-term committed relationship with Syver Andersson 

Notable features: When you see Dante, you notice a man who clearly had a privileged upbringing. He is elegant and classic, well put together. He is a distinguished man, a wealthy man. He lost most of his hair at an early age, keeping his head shaved since his mid twenties. He looks older than middle aged, but upon seeing him you'd never know he was well over 200 years old.

In his demonic form, Dante stands an impressive 9 feet tall, if he stands upright. Large, heavy wings stretch out from his back, causing him to stand almost hunched over. His skin is solid black in color and a thick leathery texture. Sharp angles and bone give him a terrifying look, though he remains slightly humanoid. His legs bend back, like a goat, his feet are large and he has clawed toes. His arms are long, ending with massive claws. His face shares features of a large beakless owl, most notable are his large, yellow eyes. His mouth never fully closes, filled with 2 rows of sharp, jagged teeth. If his enormous size and horrific features were not enough, he smells of fire and brimstone, same as the very landscape that his demon relations call home.

His two forms are interchangeable - not one masked over the other. He endures full transformations. It's excruciatingly painful and leaves him drained for days. He will not take his demon form, unless it is entirely unavoidable.

Eye color: One green, one white (right & left respectively). They're both yellow in his demon form.

Hair color: n/a

Piercings: 5 frenum piercing- laddered barbells in increasing gauges

Tattoos: 2, both are on his chest. His first, a bold-line Satanic cross (brimstone). It’s thick black lines, outlined in a vibrant green. It is located on the right side of his chest. The other, an ornate grucifix done in grey-scale sits on his left pectoral.

Typical style: Dante will almost always dress in a manner that touches formal. His tastes are classy and expensive, always cut and tailored to him; he will not buy right off a rack. The closest he comes to casual is forgoing a jacket. He is always in dress pants, button shirts. He isn’t always in a waistcoat or jacket but often can be seen in wearing both. He does not own a pair of jeans nor a pair of shorts.

Personality traits: On first impression, Dante comes across cold, serious and a little bitter. On some level, these things hold true. However, once he is comfortable with someone enough to drop the exterior, he's actually warm, fun and sweet. He is very emotional but internalizes most of his emotions unless he deems it necessary to share them. He likes to be alone but with the right people, he enjoys company. He is not shy, but won't waste his time speaking to someone he doesn't find worth his time.

Family is important to him and he is very protective of them. Several poorly managed romantic relationships left him less likely to seek more than strictly physical, short lived relationships, most of which have been one night sexual encounters. With the right person, he will open up, spoil them, treat them well and love them more than anything. Growing up in his father's church, he has deep connections to faith and worship of Satan. Religion is important to him, guides him but he does not let it control him. He is not a selfish man, but believes that the central part of life is to put oneself first and foremost. He is slow to trust and doesn't cope well with loss of control. He is not a demanding person, feels that everyone should have the free will to choose, but he doesn't do well in situations where he can't be in some control. His desire to be that way stems from abuses in his past, specifically abuse from his demonic mother. (Demons aren't all evil, she was). There was a point in his life where he struggled with drug and alcohol addiction. It did shape some of his mannerisms but eventually he overcame the hardships, coming out victorious and as he believed, a better man. Dante has the ability to strike fear into men, make women swoon and babies laugh. He has extensive patience with people, unless it's stupid people. He is much more than first meets the eye.

Parents: Enzo Emeritus (Papa Nihil) is his father. His mother is an Andras-line heiress named Aurrah. He has a close relationship to his father and a burning hatred for his mother, who was banished back to Hell when Dante was in his late teens.

Siblings: a younger brother, Alessandro (Papa 3)

Other noted relatives: a close cousin Celso (Papa 1)

Pets: A python named Cassandra

Occupation: Retired. He was the former Papa (Emeritus the Second) at his father's church.

Hobbies: reading, writing (texts and music), collects vintage wines, scotches and bourbons, he enjoys hiking (mostly on his own), he loves to cook (for himself or others), he likes listening to music and watching old films, he enjoys playing games (card & board), he likes to travel, he likes to gamble.

Favorite color: Green

Favorite food: Italian cheesecake

Favorite movie: The Devils

Favorite song: Seven Lives - In Strict Confidence

3 likes: peace & quiet, the smell of old books, kinky sex

3 dislikes: being lied to, having his time wasted, willful ignorance

6 Random facts:

- Dante is very close to his cousin Celso, as they grew up together.

- He helped with raising his brother, when Alessandro's mother left.

- He is deeply afraid of the dark. Like he cannot be left alone in total darkness.

- He learned to drive as a teenager, just to go against his father's wishes.

- Laughs at his own jokes.