Name: Artemia Jaeger (Ar-tem-e-uh)
Isle of Origin: Janra
Age: 20
Gender: Female

Backstory:
(see Dislikes-people/closed spaces, likes-sister/hunting)
Artemia was orphaned with her 13 year old sister when she was 16 (9 yo sister). She was the one to find her parents dead and has cared simply for her sister since, reclusively living on her instincts and parents' hunting tactics to support the two of them. She ventures into town only when absolutely necessary from her sister's coaxing. Artemia has a less-than-satisfactory education but she taught her sister everything she could from math and science to reading and writing. She's a strong reader but her writing skills are under average. Her sister was extremely talented in her studies and wanted to undertake a full education, so Artemia decided to enter the raffle as a way to pay for her sister to leave Janra and study in Arstal. She was sure she wouldn't be chosen, believing that hundreds would partake - but when a messenger waited for her to go to town, she found out that three days earlier she had been chosen.

She is unaware of why her parents suddenly died, but suspects that they were killed by infection/poison of some sort. After searching their bodies, she couldn't find anything amiss besides the looks in their eyes and their black irises. After burying their bodies she and her sister mourned them. Ever since Artemia has stopped going into town much and stuck with her sister, who she hasn't allowed into town or even very far out of her sight. Before the incident, Artemia had a few childhood friends that she hasn't spoken to in a very long time, including Obroox.

Appearance:
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She has silky black hair that falls to her mid back and dark brown eyes. You can't see her pupils easily because they blend in with the brown or her iris, there is a ring of light brown at the edge of her iris that is contrasted greatly by the dark. She is 5'6" and despite her broad shoulders is an average, leaner build. Weighs 130 lbs. She is of healthy weight and built sturdily for a girl. Very agile and quick on her feet. She has very good predatory instincts - good for sensing things amiss, spotting weaknesses in prey and humans, and sometimes sensing presences if she concentrates enough.

Personality:
Artemia is currently a recluse. She lives in the nearly uninhabited area of Janra and hunts there to survive. Her sister, Muse, is the only person she cares about and for. She lives for her sister and will do anything she likes, even if it means moving to Arstal, the busiest and most technologically advanced island. Originally, the plan was to go to Alstor, but the next best education would be Arstal. She is the definition of androphobic and afraid of guys. In town she is able to deal with guys as long as they are a fair distance away. Due to her reclusive tendencies, staying away from town, androphobia, and lack of self-confidence, she has never had a relationship with a guy other than when she was young and had male friendships. She could be the leader sort if she weren't so suspicious of people. Does not have a drake but bonds well with animals. The past few years she has actually attempted to heal some of the sick animals - but at one point a small rodent showed up with symptoms similar to that of the recorded effects of the rot, so she has stopped healing sick animals for fear of becoming sick herself. She worries that Janra might be next to end up like Alstor.

Mutation/Power:
Her mutation is elevated senses. Her eyesight is very good but still less than that of a raptor's(hawk, falcon, etc) and her hearing is extremely powerful and picks up sounds coming from far away. Her natural instincts are even better after she gains this mutation. (This would be categorized as a mutation because the way her power works is she had individual genetic codes 'unlocked' by the rot. Thus her senses were heightened and her instincts were further improved.) Soon after reaching the rotted lower world, her ears will constantly be itchy and sore and her eyes will ache and sting. She will have to leave her eyes closed for several hours and everytime she opens them, her vision will look more and more streamline and she will be able to see further. After a night or so, her eyes will stop burning and she'll be found to have slitted eyes, like those of a cat or drake. For another half a day she will be wearing cold wet wraps over her ears, and when they are removed it will be revealed that she has grown pointed ears, elven-like but not as elongated.

The downsides in this mutation are that if very loud sounds (above 135 dB) occur and she is within a certain range (depending on how loud and how far she is) it can cause temporary deafening, or worse. Another downside is if the sun isn't blocked by clouds at all, or is close (revolution-arily speaking) to the planet, it can take her multiple minutes to an hour for her eyes to adjust. Her iris' natural color helps sometimes in this regard by soaking up some of the immediate light. However if a very bright light is shown close to her eyes, it can cause temporary blindness as well, usually lasting several hours.

Name: Cara Reeves
Isle of Origin: Born on Nar; moved to Kraen
Age: 24
Gender: Female

Backstory:
Cara was born on Nar. For four years she lived in complete poverty with her mother and a father, but she cannot remember much else about her early childhood. Cara was stowed away on a Goliath heading up to Kraen to deliver supplies and recently mined minerals. Her parents smothered coal from the mines over her body and tucked her near the head of the Goliath, knowing her close bonds with passing drakes and many animals would keep her safe under the Goliath's watchful eyes. (Idk im trying to picture the goliaths and how i see it they are friendly giants that fly slowly and completely steady XD).

She seems to get along with anyone and everyone, and after reaching Kraen was found by some people unloading the supplies while the Goliath was 'docked'. She was taken in by a sympathetic farmer that - while he felt bad - couldn't take care of her alone. She was then raised by a small local portion of the farming community and when she was 7, a merchant couple came along and decided to adopt her. They had just moved to the eastern part of the island and were still on the lower end of the trading spectrum. She went to a nice school until she was about 19, when she decided to start working with her parents' business. She was given a Runner drake hatchling for the anniversary of her first year, which they knew she'd keep close and develop a close bond with. She delivered things to customers and fellow traders on the island, often acting as a shepherd and guard for the draft drakes pulling the merchandise. She named her drake Saiga(http://vignette3.wikia.nocookie.net/dungeonsanddragons art-source...this is how i imagine the runners are built, without the frills at the head. Maybe without the spikes too, not sure..anyway, how i imagine they are built). She joined the raffle because she wants to find a cure (see dislikes-rot). She hoped she'd be chosen, and everyone around her prayed for her safety and not being drawn. When she was drawn no one was sure how it'd end up. Many are sure she'll die out there, but she, and a few others her optimism has rubbed off on believe she might be able to at least come back alive. She, knowing that it was going to be dangerous, opted to leave Saiga behind. However, the drake, and her family, were vehement on the Runner going with her to protect her.

Appearance:
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She has short ginger-red hair and green eyes. Her hair falls near to her shoulders but she always kept it close to her head so that she wouldn't get caught anywhere. She is 5'4" and weighs 110 lbs, being a bit underweight and leanly built. She is convenient for Saiga in this way because when she keeps herself lowered on Saiga, the Runner is more streamline and gets around faster.

Personality:
Cara loves the island that took her in, the farming community that raised her, and her adoptive parents. She's a very caring person and wants to help everybody. Due to her cheerful nature, most of the people that know her on the island are worried for her when she ventures into the real world - which she has now, and look where it got her; venturing into unknown almost sure-death territory for a cure to something she is clueless about. Cara is the kind of person that gets taken advantage of, and if it weren't for Saiga would definitely be in a lot of trouble CONSTANTLY. Cara is very gullible and tends to trust very easily. She can be involved in a direct conversation and suddenly blank out and her mind will wander. She's usually the outgoing cheerful type. Optimistic as all heck and likable if only for her cheerful and light-in-the-dark personality. While she is extremely happy-go-lucky, she is also very responsible and knows when to be serious. She is a great herder of manless drafts carting merchandise and can drive about 4 drafts at once solo.

Mutation/Power:
After contact with the rot, Cara is able to get into the minds of most species of animals. Not exactly 'get into the mind' but she seems to know what they are thinking after a few looks. When speaking to lesser-level-intelligent(not super smart) animals she seems to get feelings or one word thoughts; she cannot speak back, but can concentrate and send "picture images". These animals include most rodents, small animals, fish of most kinds, and farm-raised animals. Medium-level animals can receive and give one word thoughts and even give short sentences(Cara cannot send them sentences, however. Picture images, a few words, etc). These animals are mostly horses, dogs, cats, wolves, bears, most species of birds, (most wild animals in general), etc. High-level intelligent animals can give and receive up to short sentences. They can give longer sentences affixed with picture images to explain, feelings, and so on. These animals include all types of drakes (if there is a type you think wouldn't be this smart, or wouldn't be able to communicate with her, tell me :) Like drafts might be less smart than other drakes, or maybe Goliaths cant speak but can send pictures/words/feelings, etc), whales and dolphins (if there are oceans and such), monkeys, pigs (though they speak pig latin? XD little bit of humor), and raptors/owls of any kind.

However, there are many downsides to Cara's 'bestial telepathy'. She can get headaches, dizzy, nosebleeds, and faint depending on how long she takes communicating, how intelligent, and how much energy she has. If she is tired, she could faint after getting a simple feeling from a mouse or rabbit. If she is at full energy, she could spend probably about 10 minutes conversing with a high intelligent animal. Basically, the more intelligent the animal, the worse the headache, the longer she's unconscious, the more blood she loses. Another, less obvious downfall that she doesn't realize until later, if an animal is experiencing an extreme feeling (fear or anger) she can get a splitting headache even if she isn't connected with them. It's sort of like the animal's mind can overpower her own in that situation and cause her pain.

Name:
Erin Clearwater.

Isle of Origin:
Kraen.

Age:
21 years old.

Gender:
Female.

Appearance:
Erin isn't what many people would consider conventionally attractive. She is incredibly thin without being athletic and has only subtle curving to her body. Considering she prefers wearing baggy clothing Erin often appears overly skinny even though it's rare to see the girl without some kind of food in hand. She has short strawberry blonde hair that ends at around her chin. When well cared for it looks quite shiny and a bit wispy, but more than often Erin can't be bothered to run a brush through it and instead her hair gains a frizzy, untamed appearance. She has fair skin with faint freckles dotting over the bridge of her nose. Her eyes are likely her most stunning feature being a lovely shade of green with a light orange-brown ring around the pupil. Her face is slightly pockmarked, the result of acne scarring that followed her from her teenage years into adulthood before managing to rid herself of it. She has a diamond shaped face with deep set eyes. She is fairly short standing at only 5'4" and weighing around 105 pounds.

Personality:
Upon first meeting Erin is incredibly shy. She has poor social skills to start with so new people usually either think she is standoffish and anti-social or strange. Once she gets to know a person her true nature shines through; loud, enthusiastic, hyperactive and potentially a bit cocky and obnoxious. She is a generally well-meaning person with a gentle demeanor and a kind heart, but she is also easily excitable and a bit impulsive. Erin grows attached to people easily, becoming fiercely protective of them. She's the sort of person you could shove into a locker and she'd just quietly accept it, but if you shoved a friend into a locker you best be preparing for a booty kicking. She generally considers herself entirely untalented and has begun to panic a bit as she is already a young adult and still isn't sure what she wants to do with her life.

Likes:
Books/Reading - It was the one hobby she could afford to have growing up. She will read any book regardless of topic.

Writing - Erin enjoys creating fictional stories involving fantasy themes, animals and mythological beasts. She also keeps a journal and writes down important events in her life so she'll always remember them. She is self-conscious about her writing and never shares it with anyone.

Rocks - She just really loves rocks ok. She has a huge collection and even the plainest, grayish stone you've ever seen will be subtly slipped into her pocket to be added to it later. Don't judge her. She knows what she's doing.

Animals - All living creatures fascinate her and she's done a good deal of studying most currently known animal/plant species. She also has like a thousand cats, often caring for strays around her home. She really likes bunnies too!

Food. All food. Every food.

Dislikes:
Make-Up - Her mother made her wear it throughout most of her teenage years due to how awful her acne was. She has nothing against anyone who does like it, but she's had enough of the stuff even if she is embarrassed about her scars. Since she's over 18 mom can no longer dictate what she wears and she's taken full advantage of that.

Arrogance - She's not a fan of conceited, egotistical people who think they always know best.

Dishonesty - If she has one talent it's spotting a liar. She'll be sure to let you know it too. Erin is a warm, giving person, but she is not easily swayed or manipulated.

Backstory:
Erin grew up in Kraen's only city where her mother worked as a merchant. It was only the two of them and for most of her life they fluctuated between being lower to middle class. She did have two uncles, her mother's brothers, who often visited them and would bring her gifts. One uncle would bring books while the other always gifted her with seashells and brightly colored stones. She adored both. She was given a tiny Runner type Drake for her 16th birthday and the little reptile is her closest companion, given the most glorious name of Zoom for his speedy tendencies.

Despite not being the richest family they always had food and Erin is almost constantly eating. She decided to sign up for the raffle behind her mother's back in a desperate attempt to gain her family some financial security as her mother's business was failing and one of her uncles was crippled on the job when a building collapsed on top of him (he's a construction worker). She is terrified of entering the Lower World, but also insanely curious and determined not to let her family down.

Mutation/Power:
Oneiric Physiology - The power to possess the form of an inhabitant of the dream realm. Users with this ability either are or can transform into a creature that is comprised of thoughts and dreams. The most prominent species of the dreaming world are called the Oneiroi, which in Greek mythology are a kind of humanoid with wings on the sides of their heads or backs.

Basically while asleep she can take on the form of a Greek deity and travel through other people's dreams. Her appearance is mostly the same save for being dressed in an orange robe with golden lining and long orange-brown wings with rather sharp looking feathers protruding from between her shoulder blades along with a smaller set on the sides of her head just above the ears. She in turn can take on other forms depending on her purpose for visiting someone's dream. If she wishes to aide them she can appear either as her human or Oneiroi self. If she wishes to cause a nightmare she'll transform into a hideous beast that appears to be a cross between a wolf and a wild boar with huge black wings sprouting from her back, then proceeding to chase and hunt the sleeping person's dream self down. She cannot actually harm anyone through dreams.

Her Oneiroi forms can be achieved while awake, but only under circumstances of extreme stress and the energy it takes to maintain them for longer than a few minutes would likely be life-threatening. Another consequence of this power is if she spends too much time outside of her own mind dabbling in other's dreams not only is her body left unconscious and therefore vulnerable until she returns to it, she can also become lost and therefore separated from her body forever.

Theme Song:
Stressed Out - Twenty One Pilots.

"I was told when I get older all my fears would shrink,
but now I'm insecure and I care what people think."

Other:
It's almost 4:00 in the morning here. What am I doing with my life.

She's panromantic and believes she may be asexual, but isn't really sure quite yet.

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Name:
Draven Reyes.
I am clearly the best at this whole naming thing.

Isle of Origin:
Riter.

Age:
23 years old.

Gender:
Male.

Appearance:
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Draven is a biracial man of mixed European and Filipino heritage (though this is a fictional world so I'm not sure that matters). He is about 5'11 and weighs 189 pounds. Draven has thick, slightly curled black hair and brown eyes with an olive skin tone and light dusting of freckles. He has a lean, but muscular build and keeps in shape.

Why am I so bad at describing humans someone please help me.

Personality:
Screw u for deleting this the first time rollover. RUDE.

Draven is a volatile and dangerous individual, in many ways a product of Riter's brutal streets. While generally calm and frivolous in nature he can become violent in the blink of an eye and appears to care very little for the opinion or feelings of most. He is highly argumentative and confrontational, seeming to consider his way the only way. Draven enjoys using intimidation to get other people to agree with him and is not above resorting to vicious tactics in order to convince them further. Those who manage to gain his friendship will find him more amiable and willing to compromise, but it's not an easy feat to wiggle your way into his inner circle. He is well known on his home isle for his ruthless ways and while he has limits Draven is willing to go to extremes in order to punish someone if he feels they deserve it. He started out as a young man with good intentions, but the darkness of the city poisoned him as it has many others. It's possible with the right guidance he can take a turn for the better, but as is he's more than a handful and most people tend to steer clear.

Likes:
Honesty - He abhors liars and excuses. More likely to respect a person for owning up to their mistakes rather than trying to hide them.

Fire - Even before entering the Lower World and gaining his mutation he was unnaturally drawn to it.

Coffee - The fuel of champions.

Swords/Knives - He always keeps one on his person at all times, but he also collects them for decorative purposes.

Dislikes:
Rain. Water in general really unless it's for drinking or bathing. Must be shallow if the latter.

Cowards.

Cops. Fuk da police.

Backstory:
Draven grew up in a poverty stricken family, his parents struggling though his entire childhood just to feed him and his two younger sisters. His father died when he was twelve, cause of death being a mix of overworking himself and malnutrition since all food went to his wife and children, rarely eating himself. The family and many others in similar situations were also often tormented by gangs who prowled the streets day and night, his mother and sisters constantly harassed and fearful for their well-being. When he turned sixteen Draven started a gang of his own with a few other teens from at risk families. Their intention was to keep the streets safe and protect their families, but this eventually evolved into something far more sinister.

They drove competing gangs out of town or else murdered them if they put up a fight. Soon protection came with a cost and while the gang never harmed any of the poor they moved into more neighborhoods, spreading like a plague and businesses literally paid them to keep away from their stores and homes. They were prone to vigilante justice, taking matters into their own hands whether the authorities failed to handle a situation or not. They ruled their territory through fear and savagery until no one dared step a foot out of line. Of course, by then, they had become the criminals without even realizing it.

Though he isn't in dire need of money any longer he entered the raffle anyway for the extra cash, never expecting he would actually be chosen.

Mutation/Power:
Solar Manipulation - The ability to absorb solar energy into the body. This energy can then be shaped and used to create light and heat as well as potentially more deadly occurrences such as super solar flares and geomagnetic storms when properly harnessed. Can also totally set himself on fire without being burned to a crisp and help plants grow with just a simple touch.

His power comes from the sun. Without it he has nothing. Is also at risk of overheating and killing himself if he goes too crazy with the whole fire thing. I could actually use some help with weaknesses here if you have any suggestions.

Theme Song:
Let the Sparks Fly - Thousand Foot Krutch.

"There's no such thing as maybe,
Burn it like it's fading,
No more hesitating
Let the sparks fly baby;
Drive it like your racing,
You can call me crazy,
I'm just tired of waiting,
Let the sparks fly baby."

Other:
Normally I wouldn't use a well-known fictional character/actor for a photo reference, but I just really like this guy's face. Also, here's to hoping I can handle a character this hardcore. RIP me.

And he's bisexual/romantic.