Scatterbrain
Trying really hard to stay focused
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© akeno.
2015
FULL NAME. Olivia Reynolds
D.O.B. May 17, 1989
P.O.B. Silver Falls, Massachusetts
GENDER. Female, She/Her
SEXUALITY. Bisexual
OCCUPATION. Police Officer
SKILLS. Investigation, analytical thinking, physical training, self-defence, empathy and communication
ROLE. Parental Guidance
visage.
DESCRIPTION. Olivia has a natural, approachable beauty that belies the strength and resilience beneath. She has soft, expressive features with sharp blue eyes that reflect both determination and compassion. Her long, blonde hair is usually pulled back into a practical ponytail. Olivia's build is athletic and toned from years of police work and regular physical training.
ATTIRE. Olivia wears a standard Silver Falls Police Department uniform. She pairs this with sturdy boots, and a practical utility belt that holds a flashlight, handcuffs, and other tools of her trade.
FACE CLAIM. Shantel VanSanten
LIKES.Helping others in need, late-night patrols when the city is quiet, detective novels, puzzles, morning coffee and donuts, rainy days, jazz music
DISLIKES.
High heeled shoes, messy workspace, thunderstorms, crusts, practical jokes, flying, mushrooms, feeling powerless or out of control
HOBBIES.
Olivia enjoys reading detective novels, solving puzzles (particularly jigsaw puzzles) and going hiking to clear her mind after difficult cases. When she’s not working, she practices taekwondo and self-defence at the local gym.
STRENGTHS & WEAKNESSES.STRENGTHS.
- Empathy: Olivia’s compassion allows her to connect with others easily, making her a supportive and understanding ally. Her empathy also helps her to stay grounded, even when faced with the horrors of the Entity’s realm.
- Endurance: Years of police training have made Olivia physically resilient, allowing her to endure long chases, recover quickly from injuries, and push through exhaustion when others might falter.
- Observation: Olivia has honed her investigative skills over years of solving cases, giving her a keen eye for detail. She can quickly spot inconsistencies, find hidden clues, and anticipate danger before it strikes.
- Overprotective: Olivia’s desire to protect everyone can sometimes backfire, as she may put herself in unnecessary danger to save someone else. This tendency can lead her into traps or risky situations.
- Emotional: Olivia’s deep compassion, while a strength, also makes her vulnerable to emotional overload. The weight of constantly caring for others can wear her down, leading to moments of self-doubt or burnout.
- Perfectionism: Olivia sets high standards for herself and struggles with feelings of failure if she falls short. This perfectionism can cause her to be overly critical of her own actions, leading to indecision or hesitation in high-pressure moments.
FEAR.
Olivia fears failing to save someone in need, especially if their life is in danger because of her decisions and she fears that the darkness and cruelty of the world will eventually wear her down, stripping her of the compassion that drives her.
PSY.
Olivia is deeply compassionate individual, going out of her way to help those in need. Despite her fears, she faces danger head-on, always striving to courageously protect the innocent. Her unwavering belief in doing what is right and ensuring that justice is served drives her every decision.
Her overprotective nature can sometimes lead her to take on more than she can handle, often sacrificing her own wellbeing for others, leading to burnout and physical danger. She also carries a lot of guilt, internalizing every failure, no matter how small, and struggles to forgive herself for mistakes, real or imagined.
BELONGINGS.
- Police Badge: Olivia’s Silver Falls Police Department badge, worn and frayed around the edges from years of service.
- Pocket Notebook: A small notebook, well-worn and dog-eared from constant use. It's filled with notes on various cases she’s worked on, along with personal reflections and sketches.
- Shoe Care Kit: Olivia's father taught her the value of a good pair of shoes and how, if you take care of them, they will take care of you. This set includes polish, brushes, and a small cloth she uses to keep them in top shape.
- Locket: A simple silver locket with a photo of Olivia’s younger brother inside, who went missing when she was a teenager. It’s her most treasured possession.
- Action Figure: A Mighty Mutant Power Turtle action figure that belonged to her younger brother. Though it shows signs of wear from countless hours of play, Olivia holds onto it as a reminder of her family and the brother she misses deeply.
HISTORY
BEFORE. Olivia grew up in a small apartment above her father’s shoe shop in Silver Falls, Massachusetts. Her father, a single parent, worked long hours to provide for Olivia and her younger brother, juggling the responsibilities of running his business while raising two children on his own. Despite the struggles, Olivia’s father instilled in her the values of hard work, resilience, and the importance of taking care of what matters.
With their father frequently busy at the shop, Olivia took on a caretaker role for her brother. She helped him with his homework, made sure he ate dinner, and tried her best to keep him out of trouble. The two were inseparable, and Olivia’s protective instincts grew stronger every day.
One afternoon, when Olivia was just 16, her brother went missing while playing at the park. The police searched for weeks but found nothing. Olivia was devastated and blamed herself for not being there to protect him. The guilt and grief were overwhelming, but they also ignited a fire within her. Determined to ensure that no one else would experience the same pain, Olivia decided to become a police officer. She vowed to find justice for those who couldn’t protect themselves, hoping that through her work, she might one day find answers about her brother's disappearance.
THE FOG. Years later, Olivia had become a well-respected officer in her precinct, known for her sharp mind and relentless pursuit of justice. She never gave up searching for answers about her brother, following every lead, no matter how small. On a particularly stormy night, Olivia received a call about a missing child. Evoking memories of her brother's disappearance, she threw herself into the investigation, working tirelessly to find the child before it was too late.
But just as she felt she was closing in on a breakthrough, the Fog descended. The familiar streets of her city faded into darkness, and Olivia found herself pulled into the Entity's realm. She never found the child, and the guilt of that failure haunts her still. Now trapped in this nightmarish world, Olivia clings to her sense of duty, determined to protect the other survivors and find a way out.
NOW. In the Entity’s realm, Olivia struggles to balance her deep sense of justice with the relentless horror that surrounds her. The endless cycle of suffering and fear wears on her, but she refuses to give in. She is haunted by her brother’s disappearance and the child she failed to save, but these burdens only strengthen her resolve. Olivia remains determined to protect the other survivors, even if it means facing unimaginable horrors. Though the Fog clouds her path, her unwavering sense of purpose drives her forward.
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© akeno.
2018
FULL NAME. Ming Min (明敏)
D.O.B. November 3, 1974
P.O.B. Beijing, China
GENDER. Male (He/Him)
SEXUALITY. Heterosexual
OCCUPATION. Chief Geneticist
SKILLS. Scientific, analytical, resourceful, strategic
ROLE. Technician
visage.
DESCRIPTION. Dr. Ming Min is a tall, slender man with a composed and calculated appearance. His black hair is neatly combed, with a touch of gray at the temples, giving him an air of experience and authority. His face is often expressionless, reflecting his cold, rational approach to life. He exudes confidence, bordering on arrogance, and carries himself with the poise of someone who believes he is always in control.
ATTIRE. Dr. Min wears a white lab coat over a black turtleneck, dark slacks, and polished shoes. His lab coat bears a few bloodstains and soot marks from the chaotic night The Wyrm escaped.
FACE CLAIM. Bradley Darryl Wong
LIKES.Breaking boundaries, cutting-edge scientific research, discovering new things, fine dining, classical music
DISLIKES.
Ethical constraints and regulations, emotional decision-making, weakness or hesitation in others, disruptions to his meticulously planned experiments, strong, unpleasant smells
HOBBIES.
Reading scientific journals and staying updated on genetic research, xiangqi, collecting rare books on biology and genetics, wine tasting, playing the piano
STRENGTHS & WEAKNESSES.STRENGTHS.
- Brilliant: His intellect is his greatest asset. He can quickly assess situations and devise strategies to turn the odds in his favour. This makes him highly effective at repairing generators and using items with precision, reducing the time spent on tasks.
- Calm: Years of working in high-stakes environments have trained Dr. Min to stay composed in even the most dangerous situations. This trait helps him avoid panic and increases his focus during trials, allowing him to handle challenges with a clear mind.
- Resourcefulness: His deep knowledge of science and technology allows him to improvise in dire situations. He can modify items to enhance their effects, such as increasing the efficiency of medkits or prolonging the lifespan of toolboxes, providing a critical edge for his team.
- Arrogance: Dr. Min’s confidence in his own abilities often leads him to underestimate the dangers around him. This can cause him to take unnecessary risks, believing that he can outsmart any threat. His arrogance makes him less likely to cooperate with others, which can be detrimental to the team’s success.
- Fragility: While he excels in intellect, Dr. Min lacks physical stamina and strength. He is slower at vaulting, and his endurance is limited, making him more vulnerable when being pursued by killers. His reliance on strategy over physical prowess means that he struggles in direct confrontations.
- Morality: He shows little remorse for the consequences of his actions, which can cause friction with other survivors. His detachment from ethical concerns makes him willing to make hard, sometimes callous, decisions in the trials, which can backfire if his plans don't succeed as expected.
FEAR.
Dr. Min's greatest fear is losing control over his environment or his work. The unpredictability of The Fog unnerves him, as it represents a force he cannot manipulate. Also while he rarely admits to fear, deep down, he dreads the idea of his experiments failing or being proven wrong. Lastly, despite feeling little guilt, Dr. Min is not ignorant of the dangers he has created. The Wyrm is a constant reminder of his own hubris, and he fears that it might one day seek him out for revenge.
PSY.
Dr. Min's intelligence allows him to quickly adapt to new challenges and find effective solutions under pressure. Once he sets his mind on a goal, he will be determined to achieve it, even in the face of overwhelming odds. His ability to remain composed during stressful situations makes him a valuable asset in the trials, helping him stay focused when others might panic.
However, his arrogance often leads him to dismiss the opinions and concerns of others, creating tension among his teammates. He tends to view emotions as obstacles to success, which makes him cold and detached and his ruthless obsession with success drives him to make calculated decisions that prioritize results above everything else. His willingness to sacrifice others for his own survival can make him a liability in cooperative situations.
BELONGINGS.
- Battered Briefcase: A metal briefcase containing detailed notes on The Wyrm project, everything from the initial cloning process to the genetic modifications. The briefcase features a biometric locking device.
- Cracked Wristwatch: The watch he wore during The Wyrm’s escape, now stopped at the exact moment of the breach.
- Xiangqi Piece: A flat circular disc made of jade with the Chinese character for general (將) on it in black.
- Old Photograph: A photo of Dr. Min with his team from the early days of the project.
- Research Journal: A journal containing his notes on human genetics and cloning, along with his theories on the future of genetic engineering.
HISTORY
BEFORE. Dr. Ming Min was a prominent geneticist, known for his ground-breaking work in cloning and DNA manipulation. Born in Beijing, China, he was a child prodigy, quickly rising through the ranks of the scientific community. His exceptional intellect and ambition earned him the attention of military contractors, who saw in him the potential to revolutionize biological warfare.
When a hidden temple was discovered with the petrified remains of an ancient creature, Dr. Min was brought in to lead the project to resurrect it. However, he was not content with merely bringing the creature back to life, he wanted to improve upon nature.
Driven by his ambition and the thrill of scientific discovery, he modified The Wyrm’s DNA, enhancing its capabilities. He saw this as the ultimate achievement of his career, a testament to the power of human ingenuity over nature, perhaps even divinity. Despite warnings from his colleagues, Dr. Min pressed forward with the modifications, showing little regard for the potential consequences. To him, the ethical concerns were irrelevant compared to the scientific breakthroughs he was making.
THE FOG. When The Wyrm finally broke free, the lab descended into chaos. While others panicked, Dr. Min remained cold and calculated. He secured his research, wiped the data from the lab’s servers, and made his escape via helicopter, leaving his colleagues to face the creature’s wrath. As the helicopter ascended, Dr. Min thought he had escaped the horrors he had unleashed, when an eerie fog consumed the aircraft and it crashed into a strange forest.
NOW. In The Fog, Dr. Ming Min is less interested in redemption than in survival. He views his situation as another challenge to be overcome, another test of his intellect and adaptability. He harbours no illusions of heroism, and while he may assist others in the trials, it is always with his own survival in mind.
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© akeno.
2010
FULL NAME. Hana Wakamori (和歌森花)
D.O.B. June 3rd, 1987
P.O.B. Tokyo, Japan
GENDER. Female (she/her)
SEXUALITY. Homosexual
OCCUPATION. Musician
SKILLS. Creative, musical, agile, resilient.
ROLE. Adrenaline
visage.
DESCRIPTION. Hana has dark, mid-length hair in a punky style and a slim build.
ATTIRE. Hana wears a white tank-top with a netted sleeve, studded choker and bangle on right wrist, with dark jeans and combat boots.
FACE CLAIM. Mika Nakashima
LIKES.
Music (especially underground), ramen, guitar, smoking, manga, butterflies
DISLIKES.
Tabloids, the cold, wide, open spaces, dogs, excitable people, the sound of moaning or shuffling (reminds her of the undead)
HOBBIES.
Writing lyrics and poems, listening to the sounds of different environment for inspiration, practicing guitar
STRENGTHS & WEAKNESSES.STRENGTHS.
- Resilient: After fending off the undead during the Tokyo Outbreak, Hana developed an inner strength that pushes her forward even in the direst situations. Her resilience gives her the ability to withstand injuries and keep fighting, making her one of the more durable survivors emotionally and physically.
- Creative: As a struggling musician, living pay check to pay check, Hana had to get creative in order to make ends meet. She’s excellent at thinking on her feet and utilising the environment around her in unexpected ways.
- Hearing: Hana's musical background has given her finely tuned hearing. She can easily discern the faintest of sounds, whether it's an approaching killer or the hum of a nearby generator. This heightened sense allows her to act quickly and stay one step ahead of the dangers around her.
- Reckless: Hana’s willingness to prove to herself worthy of survival can lead to reckless decisions. Sometimes her drive to save or help her fellow survivors causes her to misjudge situations, putting her life at risk unnecessarily.
- Untrained: While Hana is resourceful, she lacks proper combat training. She can fend off threats with makeshift weapons, but when it comes to direct confrontation, she is outmatched. Her strength lies more in evasion and clever tactics than brute force.
- Trauma: Though she’s found her will to live, Hana still carries scars from her pre-Outbreak depression and near-suicide. In moments of intense pressure, those old feelings of despair can resurface, affecting her decision-making or developing into panic attacks when fear takes hold.
FEAR.
Hana fears succumbing to despair like she nearly did before the Outbreak, losing the will to live.
PSY.
Despite her fears and insecurities, Hana consistently chooses to brave danger head-on. Her newfound will to survive drives her to act in situations where others might freeze or flee. No matter how bleak things get, Hana refuses to give up. Her ability to persevere in the face of overwhelming odds is one of her defining traits. Yet, despite her courage and resilience, Hana remains humble. She understands her limitations and never lets pride get in the way of her actions.
However, Hana sometimes takes unnecessary risks to prove her own worth or punish herself for past mistakes. This reckless behaviour can endanger herself and others, especially in high-pressure situations. She also a tendency to supress her feelings, often refusing to deal with her emotions for fear of seeming weak. Though she has grown stronger, moments of self-doubt still linger from her past.
BELONGINGS.
- Frayed Guitar Strap: The strap from her beloved guitar, worn and faded from countless performances. The material is torn, stained with dirt and blood from her desperate struggle in Aokigahara Forest.
- Old Cassette Tape: A tape of Hana’s earlier music demos. The sound is distorted from wear but the melodies are very personal to her.
- Lighter: A small black lighter given to her by a friend. It is engraved with the image of a red rose.
- Cracked Phone: Hana’s phone, broken during her struggle with the undead. The screen is shattered, but the wallpaper, a photo of her with her ex-girlfriend, still glows faintly.
- Worn Jacket: Her favourite black leather jacket, now scuffed and torn.
HISTORY
BEFORE. Hana’s life was a series of missed chances and unfulfilled dreams. Growing up in a lower-middle-class family in Tokyo, she turned to music as her way to escape the harsh realities of the world. She dreamt of inspiring people through her songs, but reality didn’t match her ambitions. Struggling with depression and rejection, she often played her heart out for empty rooms. Her mounting debts, disappointment, and a deep sense of failure drove her to a dark place.
When she could no longer bear the crushing disappointment of her life, Hana made a decision. She packed up her guitar, her most prized possession, and headed to Aokigahara Forest. Her plan was simple: she would end her pain there but as she wandered deeper into the forest, ready to let go of everything, the Tokyo Outbreak occurred. She soon heard the unmistakable rustle of movement in the underbrush, followed by the haunting groans of something inhuman. Her despair was swiftly replaced by a surge of terror as she was attacked by a group of undead creatures.
THE FOG. In the face of certain death, something within Hana awoke. It was as if her body moved before her mind could catch up. Clutching her guitar, she swung it like a weapon, fending off the zombies with a strength she never knew she had. In that moment of pure survival, Hana realized something she had long forgotten: she didn’t want to die. Not here. Not like this.
As she frantically fought off the undead, a thick, unnatural fog began to roll in. The monsters seemed to melt into the mist, their rotting forms swallowed by the eerie atmosphere. Before Hana could comprehend what was happening, she too was enveloped by the Fog. The forest, the undead, and everything else faded into oblivion.
NOW. In the Fog, Hana has found a strange sense of purpose. Though the trials are brutal and the killers relentless, each time she survives, it’s a small victory as well as a reminder that she was meant to keep fighting. She doesn’t know if there’s a way out of the Fog, but until she finds one, or until the Fog overwhelms her, she will never stop fighting.
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