B.O.A: The Gathering of Voices - Voice Actor Audition Tournament
Project Overview
Boy of the Appalachian (BOA) is an epic fantasy saga set in the mountain nation of Oblio—a land of clans and councils, of warriors and poets, of revolutionaries and refugees. It is a story about found family, the courage to say "no" to empires, and the extraordinary power of ordinary kindness.
When three orphaned brothers—the Solace brothers—flee the war-torn Badlands and seek refuge in Oblio, they find themselves at the center of a conflict that will determine the fate of their new home. With the Concordat and its allies arrayed against them, Oblio must decide whether to betray its guests or stand and fight. And at the heart of it all is a six-year-old boy named Ez, whose irrepressible spirit and unbreakable hope may be the key to everything.
This is a story of sacrifice and survival, of darkness and light, of the bonds that hold us together when everything else falls apart.
About This Audition
We are hosting The Gathering of Voices, a bracket-style voice actor audition tournament to find the perfect cast for the world of Oblio. This is not a traditional audition—it is a competition. Actors will compete head-to-head in themed rounds, with the strongest voices advancing until one winner emerges for each role.
This is a passion project. We are building this from the ground up with limited resources, but with boundless enthusiasm. We believe in fair compensation and transparent communication. All winners will receive a "thank you" payment after Season 1 is complete, along with full credit in the project and a link to their portfolio.
Lead role:
Ez is the heart of the story--a six-year-old boy who has survived more than any child should. He was badly injured in a carpet bombing in the Badlands, suffering brain damage that should have killed him. Instead, he emerged with an unbreakable spirit, boundless curiosity, and a talent for
"juggling tractors" (a reference to his extraordinary resilience). He wears a raccoon-skin cap, orange goggles with yellow triangles, and a leather jacket covered in war souvenirs: bullet casings, shrapnel, a broken compass, and the R.V.A. insignia made from found objects.
Ez is irrepressible, unfiltered, and sees the world through pure wonder. He asks the questions adults are afraid to ask. He gives the Mayor a bubble pipe to help him quit smoking and writes a card that makes the 92-year-old leader weep. He rides a massive black horse named Tiny Dancer into battle against a mech suit and saves a woman's life. He is brave beyond reason, kind without calculation, and completely unafraid of his own joy.
Demo Lines:
"I'm six years old, ya hear me! I don't need a super to get around this city. I can take care of myself. No problem."
"I could fight a million aliens all day. With no sleep. And I'd still have energy to fight a million more the next day."
"Midsize Sedan! Stop peeing already! I'm so sorry, ma'am, I'm so sorry, he doesn't usually-| mean, he DOES usually, actually, he does this a lot, but I didn't think he would--I'm SORRY!"
"When it's your time to go and see Mr. Ezekiel and Mr. Williams, I'II be sad. Because you seem like a nice guy."
"I can't remember him. That's why. He was the leader of the RVA before Vex Barrow was. Johnny and Dale said he was always at home, but... maybe he was busy. Maybe that's why I don't remember him."
- english
- american (country)
- adobe audition
- crying on command
- young child
- audacity
- reaper
- comedic voice acting
- emotional acting
"Look at all of them! This country is so much cooler than the Badlands! In the Badlands, everybody points at everybody. It's, like, the national sport."
"I got you. I got you. You're okay. You're okay now."
"When I grow up, I want to be like you. I want to run a country where people smile even when they are scared."
Johnny is the eldest Solace brother, eighteen years old, and has been raising his siblings since he was barely more than a child himself. He is pale, stoic, and hypervigilant—constantly scanning for threats, a product of trauma from the cave bombing and his brother's near-death. He carries Heartwood, a sword of immense cultural significance combining Nubian, Kanuri, Ethiopian, and Berber craftsmanship.
Johnny struggles to let Ez out of his sight but learns to trust him. His vigilance is born of love, not control. He is a warrior, a protector, and a young man carrying the weight of his family's survival on his shoulders. His voice is low, controlled, weary but warm, with underlying tension.
Voice Requirements: Male voice (age 18-25). Low, controlled, weary but warm, with underlying tension. Protective, fatherly/brotherly authority without being harsh.
I doubt that. You take The Wayfarer's Rest. It's in the government district, about a fifteen-minute walk. I'll take Stone & Ink. Meet back here at six o'clock."
"Just because Mr. Vex said that doesn't mean the Mayor doesn't want one. When you visit someone, it's only proper to give them a gift."
"This guy's blind, but he figured out what Ez looked like just from his voice and his smell. He must be a spy's worst nightmare."
"Thank you. Miss Lupe, you didn't have to do all of this. I insisted."
- english
- neutral
- broadcast
- male young adult
- adult
- american
- adobe audition
- audacity
- reaper
- emotional
"Ez. It's not kind to point at people."
"When someone says they don't need a gift—especially an adult—that's code for 'I want a present.' I didn't make the rules. It's just the norm."
My mother used to make something similar. Before. This tastes like home."
Dale is the middle Solace brother, sixteen years old, golden-skinned with dreadlocks and a quick grin. He's the "chill" one, the one who lets Ez do things. His humor is a shield, but beneath it is fierce loyalty. He has a heat-based power—he can burn paper and credits with his touch. He can sense Qi flares.
Dale is the comic relief of the brothers, but he's also deeply perceptive and protective. He's the one who keeps Johnny from spiraling and the one who encourages Ez's independence. His voice is smooth, relaxed, confident, with a hint of mischief.
Voice Requirements: Male voice (age 16-20). Smooth, relaxed, confident, with a hint of mischief. Natural charm and charisma. Dry comedic timing.
"Any country besides the Empire of the Land of Carnage is better than the Badlands. I know that. But if you did know, maybe Ez wouldn't be so clueless when it comes to geography."
"He's like a cockroach. You can't kill him. That's not comforting. It's meant to be."
"What can I say? Mom and Dad said I was a genius. I've never heard a more egregious lie."
"Trust me, Ez. You'd have to look somewhere else for grown-up toys."
"Miss Lupe, I've had cocoa in seventeen countries. I've had cocoa in the Badlands that tasted like burnt dirt. I've had cocoa in the Union that was mostly hot water and lies. I've had cocoa in Carnage that I'm pretty sure was a war crime. This is the best cocoa I've ever had."
- english
- american
- male teen
- broadcast
- audacity
- reaper
- adobe audition
- comedic voice acting
"Nah. I think he's fine. I felt his Qi flare a bit earlier, so he must have been having a wild adventure. And since it's Dr. Scraps we're talking about, there's really no reason to trust him or get his opinion on what happened."
"So, aliens. Cool. Are they paying rent? No? Then they can go back to space."
"What can I say? Mom and Dad said I was a genius."
Emmet Hollis is the 92-year-old Mayor of Oblio, the longest-serving leader in the nation's history. He has borne witness to generations of suffering and still chooses hope. He is warm with children, sentimental about his mentors (Ezekiel and William Stone), and carries the weight of a nation on his shoulders. His voice cracked when Ez said he'd miss him. He has a wolf-spirit named Lobo living in his skin.
Emmet is the embodiment of Oblio's history of defiance. He speaks with the gravitas of a man who has seen empires rise and fall, but he also has the warmth of a grandfather. His voice is weathered, warm, authoritative, with a slight tremor of age.
Voice Requirements: Male voice (age 70-90). Weathered, warm, authoritative, with a slight tremor of age. Emotional weight and gravitas. Ability to deliver rousing speeches AND quiet, tearful moments.
"Two hundred years ago, a man named Kana'ti Wayan stood in Gray Pass with three hundred warriors and faced an army of seven thousand. They told him to surrender. They told him resistance was futile. They told him the only smart choice was to give up what he loved. He said no."
"Forty-eight hours. That's what they've given us. Forty-eight hours to decide whether we are a nation that honors its promises, or a nation that sells its friends for peace."
"Oh yes. I miss them very, very, very much. But I know that one day, when my time comes, I will meet them again. And that will be a very happy day for me."
"A boy like this can lighten the darkest of hearts. I'm sure of it. There's nothing wrong with hope. The only thing wrong with hope is when you lose it."
"Oblio is a country of fifteen main Clans, a population of five million, five hundred twenty-three thousand, four hundred and sixty people, and a twenty-five billion dollar economy. We are a people who have never bowed to an empire."
- english
- broadcast
- male senior
- american
- live action dubbing
- adobe audition
- reaper
- audacity
"The Night of Two Voices. The night when Oblio and the Red Vow spoke as one."
"I was Assistant Mayor for Ezekiel and Vice Mayor for William. They were both like fathers to me."
"This is Rosinante City, our capital. It was founded by the Don Quixote family, who came to these mountains three hundred years ago, fleeing a war they wanted no part of."
Utsi is the Mayor's granddaughter and assistant, probably in her late teens or early twenties. Dark hair, blue eyes, warm brown skin. She's professional and competent, but also kind and patient—she helps Ez with his card, takes time to explain things. She's tired but dedicated. Has a soft spot for the Solace brothers.
Utsi is the bridge between the Mayor's generation and the Solace brothers' generation. She represents the future of Oblio, the next generation of leaders. Her voice is professional, warm, competent, with a protective edge.
Voice Requirements: Female voice (age 20-30). Professional, warm, competent, with a protective edge. Ability to shift between "assistant mode" and "friend mode." Emotional sincerity. Maternal/protective quality.
"Home is where you are known. Where you are seen. Where someone would notice if you didn't come back."
"I've been trying to get him to quit smoking for years. You can't just buy someone the will to stop. You can't buy therapy sessions, not really, not the time and the care and the—unless you used a Kalith."
"Ez... Your father's sacrifice wasn't in vain. You're safe now. You're in Oblio. You're going to survive this war. And we're going to find your little sister. I promise."
"He doesn't want war. But the only way to avoid war is to turn over Vex Barrow. And he won't do that. We can't do that."
"What you did was very foolish. And childish. You should never, ever do anything like that without help from professionals. Do you understand?"
- english
- american
- female young adult
- adobe audition
- audacity
- reaper
"That's a wonderful idea. What are you going to write in it? That's perfect."
"Ez... Your father's sacrifice wasn't in vain. You're safe now. You're in Oblio. You're going to survive this war. And we're going to find your little sister. I promise."
"A thank you? You want a thank you? You could have been killed! You could have been crushed! You could have—"
Vex is the 23-year-old leader of the Red Vow Army, a revolutionary with the unmistakable look of Che Guevara—intense eyes, strong jaw, dark hair, black beret. He carries the weight of his mentor Brook Solace's death, who fell in the Vander Wolf Massacre. He is charismatic, fierce, and utterly committed to his cause. He's the reason Oblio is at war—but he's also the reason they have a chance to win.
Vex's voice is intense, charismatic, revolutionary fire, but with hidden grief. He speaks with the cadence of a born leader, able to inspire thousands. But beneath the fire is the grief of a young man who lost his mentor and is determined not to fail.
Voice Requirements: Male voice (age 20-30). Intense, charismatic, revolutionary fire, but with hidden grief. Ability to inspire. "Che Guevara" energy without being a caricature.
"My name is Vex Barrow. I'm twenty-three years old. I've been leading the Red Vow Army for over eighteen months now, ever since the Concordat killed my mentor—the man who once led the Red Vow, named Brook P. Solace."
"Brook taught me that the world doesn't have to be this way. He taught me that governments exist to serve people, not the other way around. He taught me that when power becomes tyranny, resistance is not just a right—it's an obligation."
"The Concordat calls us terrorists. They call us criminals. They call us threats to world peace. And maybe they're right. Maybe we are threats—to their power, to their control, to their vision of a world where everyone stays in their place and does what they're told."
"I won't lie to you. If you fight with us, many, many, many people will die. Your neighbors, your friends, your children."
"They don't have these mountains. They don't have two hundred years of refusing to bend. They don't have the ghosts of Kana'ti and Ahyoka and Tanhegui and William and Ezekiel watching over them."
- english
- audiobook
- male young adult
- american
- adobe audition
- reaper
- audacity
"Three hundred terabytes of their deepest secrets. Enough to bring them down. But Brook didn't die so I could hide. Neither will we."
"I know what you're afraid of. I know what you think will happen if you let him out of your sight. But if you keep him wrapped up in bandages, Johnny—not the ones on his body, the ones you've put around him—he'll never learn to walk without them."
"This is no rebellion, this is a war for true sovereignty. That's what they don't have."
Jiraiya is a legendary ronin, master of the Toad Arts, and founder of the Tanaka Clan's Kabuki Theater. He's a performer at heart—everything is theater, everything is dramatic. He speaks in haiku and recites epic poetry mid-fight. He's also secretly buying adult diapers for a weak bladder and is mortified about it. Married to Tsunade, the Slug Princess. Has a son, Yashigoro, who hisses because of serpent ancestry.
Jiraiya is the comic relief AND the epic hero. He's theatrical, dramatic, and prone to grand pronouncements. But he's also a fierce protector and a master warrior. His voice is theatrical, booming, dramatic, but with vulnerability.
Voice Requirements: Male voice (age 40-60). Theatrical, booming, dramatic, but with vulnerability. Ability to shift from grand to embarrassed. Comic timing for absurd moments. Voice projection and presence.
"The wind howls through the pass, The warrior stands alone, Nine demons flee before him, For his blade has found its home. The mountain knows his name, The river sings his praise, The children of the valley Will remember all his days."
"The Gallant Jiraiya! Master of the Toad Arts! The Blade That Cut the Crimson Moon!"
"Yashi! I asked you for the brand name, not my diaper size! You cannot understand my embarrassment. I am a legendary ronin! I am the master of Old Man Stone! How can I, the legendary Toad Sage, the greatest swordsman of my generation, be exposed for having a weak bladder?"
"Ha ha ha! The villain falls, His mighty mech reduced to scrap, The Toad Sage triumphs!"
"Attaboy! You weren't as bratty as I thought you were!
- english
- american
- male adult
- japanese
- audiobook
- reaper
- audacity
- adobe audition
"Has not your mother Told you the stories of old? Let me tell you now!"
"Behold! The legendary Toad Sage of the Sansukumi! Ridding Oblio of its most nefarious criminal!"
"You're lucky you didn't face my wife or my son alone. And you're lucky you didn't make me mad either. Because I, Jiraiya the Gallant Toad Sage of the Tanaka Clan, have decided to spare your life."
Silas is the Vice Mayor of Oblio. He is blindfolded, scarred, and unsettlingly perceptive—he can describe exactly what someone looks like using only his other senses. His coat is covered in talismans: an Arctic captain's clasp, an eye sigil, glowing wire, polished iron, and a carved bone token. He's wealthy, mysterious, and "a spy's worst nightmare." Kind, but there's something unsettling beneath the surface.
Silas is the most mysterious character in the story. He sees without eyes, knows without being told. His voice is the most distinctive in the cast—very, very deep, with a slight British accent. He speaks with the cadence of someone who knows more than they're saying.
Voice Requirements: Male voice (age 30-50). Very, very, very deep voice with a slight British accent. Smooth, knowing, unsettlingly perceptive. Kind but with an edge of mystery.
1. "Miss Utsi. You've returned. The young lads that are with you—could they be our guests, per chance?"
2."Indeed I do have a knack for collecting things that are unusual. It's a habit, really."
3. "Just because I wasn't born with two eyes doesn't mean I don't have my other four senses."
4. "You have black hair. The blackest of black. It's both kinky and curly, and it sticks out in all directions, like a storm cloud that can't decide on where to go."
5. "Then you're a son of Brook P. Solace. Vex told me that Brook was a good man."
- english
- live action dubbing
- male adult
- audiobook
- british
- adobe audition
- audacity
- reaper
"Your jacket is leather, the color of hash browns—warm brown, speckled. It's covered in things: a crimson star, a mountain, a broken chain made of silver links, a sunburst of brass studs. On the back, the letters R.V.A. made from shrapnel and railroad spikes and a cargo strap buckle, all surrounded by bullet casings."
"This one is bright. You must be Dale. You have the build of a runner. Your hands are callused in places that suggest you've been training with blades, but not swords—something smaller. Throwing knives, perhaps."
"I hope you take a liking to Oblio. In all the countries and nations of the world, Oblio—she is one of a kind."
Uncle Knows-A-Lot is one of the cosmic storytellers who narrates the story to Baby Phanes. He is warm, grandfatherly, and infinitely patient—a being who has existed since before time and still finds joy in the smallest things. His voice is "like a cello being played by a bear." He wears a mustard-yellow cardigan with elbow patches (that have their own elbow patches), thick spectacles, and a red fez. He believes in stories as salvation.
Voice Requirements: Male voice (age 50+). Warm, rich, deep, grandfatherly. Like a cello being played by a bear. Patient, kind, knowing.
Demo Lines"In the beginning, there was nothing. And then, because nothing is a very difficult thing to maintain, there was something."
"Loneliness is not a punishment, young Phanes. It is a teacher. It is the thing that makes you reach out, that makes you create, that makes you fill the emptiness with something beautiful."
"A gathering, little one, is what happens when people decide that being alone is not enough. When they look at the emptiness around them and say, 'No. I will fill this.'"
"Safety is not the same as peace. A man can be safe in a cage. But Oblio was not built to be a cage."
"That's our job. Your Uncle Properton and I, we don't just tell you what happened. We tell you why it happened."
- english
- american
- male senior
- audacity
- adobe audition
- reaper
"Ah. There we are. Took a moment to get the coordinates right. Apologies, apologies."
"Hello, nephew. It's good to see you. It's been a long time. Time hasn't been invented yet. See? The child understands."
"Every story is a gathering. Every book is a home. And you, dear reader, are always welcome here."
Sir Proporten is the other cosmic storyteller—precise, formal, obsessed with order and punctuality. He's the kind of being who has Opinions about everything and isn't shy about sharing them. His mustache twitches when he's annoyed. Despite his fussiness, he has a deep well of kindness beneath the protocol. He values proper procedure but loves Oblio as much as his colleague.
Voice Requirements: Male voice (age 50+). Crisp, precise, formal, with an edge of Britishness. Mustache-twitching energy. Opinions about everything.
Demo Lines"If one cannot be punctual before the invention of time, when can one be punctual?"
"Loneliness is not a punishment... It is a teacher. It is the thing that makes you reach out."
"A story without context is merely a sequence of events. And a sequence of events is not a story at all."
"Home is where you are known. Where you are seen. Where someone would notice if you didn't come back."
"One does not simply demand the extradition of a revolutionary. There are forms to be observed."
- english
- british
- male senior
- adobe audition
- audacity
- reaper
"I am Sir Proporten the Third, and I must insist that we begin this properly. There are forms to be observed. Protocols."
"A gathering is not the absence of conflict. It is the choice to remain even when conflict exists."
"Now then. We are precisely on time. For once. Shall we begin?"
Machiavelli is the primary antagonist—an ancient mastermind hiding beneath Oblio, plotting to resurrect a world-ending Yokai by sacrificing a child. He wears a wolf mask that seems fused to his skin and Renaissance Italian nobleman attire. He is cold, calculating, and convinced his monstrous plan is necessary to save Oblio.
Voice Requirements: Male voice (age 40-60). Cold, calculating, smooth, with hidden menace. Should sound reasonable while planning atrocity. Voice must be compelling and dangerous.
Demo Lines"Do you three not trust me and my judgment? My decision to pursue this grand and noble endeavor?"
"Who do you think gave Oblio her name? It was Intenzione Rossi, of course. The first of our line."
"You may believe that I am doing this for the greater good of the Rossi Clan. But that is not the only reason. I am doing this for the good of Oblio."
"Five point two petacondensates. Even in its husk state, Biollantis has a Qi reserve of 5.2 PC. More than enough to destroy this city."
"Little Lilliana is a perfect candidate. She is seventy-one percent compatible with the Biollantis cells. Convincing her to become stronger—to become part of the husk—will not be difficult."
- male adult
- american
- adobe audition
- audacity
- reaper
"I understand. You are my best agents. Your tardiness was indeed unexpected—but that is because you always arrive on time for me. I am, however, quite lenient."
"Our furious strength. The revival of Biollantis. It will instill doubt. It will spread fear. Our enemies will not understand why they fight us."
"That is wonderful. Your loyalty to our clan—your patriotism to our nation—is nothing less than I expected from agents of my own."
Midsize Sedan is a tiny chihuahua who is absolutely convinced he's a great warrior. He poops on children's heads with surgical precision and pees on bald men. He's chaotic, shameless, and proud of his accomplishments. His morality is simple: "Is it funny? Did it happen? Excellent." He bickers with Tiny Dancer constantly but is secretly fond of her. He loves Ez and would do anything for him.
Voice Requirements: Any gender (adult preferred for comedy). High-pitched, rapid, furious, self-important, chaotic. Must sound like a small dog, not just a high-pitched human.
Demo Lines"I can SMELL the way! The fish market was DELICIOUS! And you're a disgrace to dancing! I've seen you dance! You step on your own feet!"
"FECES?! You think that's FUNNY?! You think MY NAME is FUNNY?! At least I'm not named after a BOAT! A DANCING BOAT!"
"YES, YOUNG MASTER! THIS IS—MY COCOA! MY COCOA! THE YOUNG MASTER GAVE ME COCOA AND THE HORSE—THE HORSE—"
"I was holding that in the whole time we were running. You try holding in a fart when you're being chased by a bald man. It's not easy."
"What did you expect me to do? All I'm doing is eating dog treats from an old human woman. She had them in her bag. She certainly wasn't going to eat them. I hope."
- english
- androgynous
- audacity
- reaper
- adobe audition
"I can SMELL the way! That is how we ended up in the fish market. The fish market was DELICIOUS."
"Ooh, scary. Big stompy horse. Very intimidating. Your hooves are the size of my whole body. That's not impressive, that's just—"
"Worth it. What did you expect me to do? All I'm doing is eating dog treats from an old human woman."
Tiny Dancer is a massive black Friesian horse, seventeen hands at the shoulder. She is proud, intelligent, and very aware she's the most beautiful creature in any room. She bickers constantly with Midsize Sedan but would defend him to the death. Her voice is "velvet and smug." She has a motherly streak and is fiercely protective of Ez.
Voice Requirements: Female voice (any age). Regal, velvety, smug, dry humor, intelligent. Must sound like a horse (deep, but feminine). Contrast with Midsize Sedan's chaotic energy.
Demo Lines"I am the one with the map. You cannot read a map. That is how we ended up in the fish market."
"I do not dance. I walk with dignity. You walk like a baby giraffe."
"Do not speak to me of walking. You ride in a CHILD'S ARMS while I carry the child, his baggage, and the dignity of this entire operation."
"I will stomp you into a very small, very flat—"
"I was just thinking—I don't know what's funnier. The fact that your name is Midsize Sedan, or that the young master thinks you can eat feces."
- english
- female young adult
- audiobook
- british (posh)
- adobe audition
- reaper
- audacity
"All the humans are noticing the young master. Do they admire him? Humans are interested in things they don't understand. They look at the young master, and they see a boy on a horse. They're fascinated because they don't know what they're seeing."
"I don't give a piece of litter or a pile of manure what other humans think of the young master. My goal is to protect him and get him to the store. Everything else is noise."
"I knocked down your drink because you were going to drink it, and then the young master would have gotten in trouble, and then I would have had to listen to him cry about it for the rest of the day. It was self-preservation."
Dr. Scraps is a villain who is more failure than threat. He wears a purple-and-green spandex bodysuit with a cracked visor. His mech is a scrapheap of stolen parts. He's theatrical, incompetent, and desperately wants to be taken seriously. He aims his cannon at the crowd and takes a hostage. Gets defeated by Ez (a six-year-old) and Jiraiya.
Voice Requirements: Male voice (age 30-50). Theatrical, self-important, whiny, comedic. Must sound like a villain who is constantly failing. Think Dr. Doofenshmirtz energy.
Demo Lines"THAT WAS... THAT WAS VERY MOVING! BUT IT DOESN'T CHANGE THE FACT THAT I, DR. SCRAPS, AM ABOUT TO-"
"My paint job! Do you know how long it took to get that shade of purple?! IT'S A CLASSIC COMBO!"
"If you value the life of this woman, you will be wise to unsummon your toad and surrender. Immediately."
"STOP THAT! DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH THAT COST ME?!"
"I'm okay. I'm okay. That went exactly as planned. OW!"
- english
- male adult
- german
- adobe audition
- audacity
- reaper
"You want to play games, Toad Sage? Fine. Let's see how you play when the stakes are higher."
"Ew, ew, ew, ew, EW! There is nothing weirder or worse than being touched by this frog's tongue."
"I am NOT—I mean, I AM, but—THAT'S NOT THE POINT!"
Lupe is a cocoa vendor in the Merchants Crescent, forty-two years old, built like a wrestler who retired into pastry. Fiercely proud, having a terrible day (only 17 cups sold vs Marta's 53). She's been doing this for fifteen years and is about to give up. She's stubborn, emotional, and deeply passionate about her craft. Her grandmother's kettle is her most prized possession.
Voice Requirements: Female voice (age 40-50). Fierce, warm, emotional, with a Latin flair. Can sound defeated but has fire beneath.
Demo Lines"I will throw this kettle at your head. My cocoa is better. Ask anyone."
"Crap. All of this is crap. I'm selling crap. I've been standing in the cold for eight hours selling crap."
"No crap. I promise. What kind do you want? I've got three—clásica, spiced, and oscura. You should each try one. Tell me what you think."
"You're acting like I just gave you a five-star Michelin dish."
"Well? How is it? It's really good! Vasquez family recipe!"
- english
- latin american
- adult
- female adult
- colombian (spanish)
- audacity
- adobe audition
- reaper
"Hot cocoa! Vasquez family recipe! Warms the soul, I promise you!"
"A stupid decision. Selling cocoa in mid January. Why didn't I just start in December?"
"Thank you. Thank you. I—"
Rico is Lupe's cousin, thin and sharp with a dry sense of humor. He's been watching Lupe fail all day and is trying to cheer her up with gentle teasing. He's the kind of family member who shows up to support you even when you're at your lowest. Sells leather goods.
Demo lines:
"Marta's got the cookie angle. You've got the authenticity."
"Lighten up. This is only your first week out here. Don't sweat it."
"Well, well, well. It seems the Vasquez family recipe has finally received the recognition it deserves."
"Awwww. You just did something that people like me call doing business."
"You know, at this rate, you might as well buy some of your own cocoa. That's the spirit. Very promotional."
- english
"Giving up already, Lupe? Well, you're turning off all your stoves. And I bet you have that stupid look on your face."
"Yeah. There's no way in hell they're related to Brook P. Solace, though. If they were, how'd they be alive?"
"Finally. Finally, my cousin has some customers. I was starting to think I'd have to buy all her cocoa myself, and I don't even like—"
Mamadou is a security guard at The Raven's Cache, tall and built like a tree. Deep brown skin, warm eyes. He's initially amused by Ez, then shocked by the thousand credits. His name is pronounced "Mah-mah-doo" not "Mommy." He's good-natured but not above joking about scamming a child.
Demo Lines:
"Buy Mayor Hollis a gift? Like he knows you. Little boy, the Mayor doesn't take gifts from just anyone. You need an appointment. You need a reason."
"That's a lot of money. Where did you get all of that?"
"Okay! Okay! Aisle ten! Far right side of the building! That's where the gift section is! Just—please—stop shouting!"
"I was joking. I wasn't actually going to—you don't have to—"
"Oh dear. Let me help you up. For your information, it is pronounced Mah-mah-doo. M-A-M-A-D-O-U. Mamadou. Not Mommy. Mamadou."
- english
"Oh dear. Let me help you up. That's a lot of money. Where did you get all of that?"
"For your information, it is pronounced Mah-mah-doo. M-A-M-A-D-O-U. Mamadou. Not Mommy. Mamadou."
"Okay! Okay! Aisle ten! Far right side of the building! That's where the gift section is!"
Yashigoro is Jiraiya's son, long black hair, pale skin, sharp features. He has a serpentine hiss in his speech ("descended from the Great Serpent of the Eastern Woods"). He's wiser than his father in some ways—he points out the hypocrisy of calling Dr. Scraps a coward while using two summons. Plays the wooden flute. Small but dignified.
Demo:
"Why can you not go to Sha-Man? Then as long as you are always concerned about what people think of you today, Father, you will never be able to fix your problems in the future."
"My name is Yashigoro Tanaka. The silly man you just ran into was my father, Jiraiya the Gallant Toad Sage."
"He's doing something. He's doing something brave."
"My apologies, Father. The brand is Damp-ers. They come in a green box. With a picture of a baby on the front."
"I have nothing to hide, Father. And you have nothing to hide either. You should not be embarrassed for having an uncontrollable bladder."
- english
"Why do you hiss a lot? It is a family trait. We are descended from the Great Serpent of the Eastern Woods. The hiss reminds us of where we come from."
"Would that not, technically, make us the cowards? If we attacked Dr. Scraps with two large summons?"
"I must go. My father will need help explaining why he came home with only three boxes of diapers."
Dalt is the leader of the Skyline Family, a superhero team. He wears a blue-and-white striped suit. He's tall, kind, and steady as a mountain. A master of twin katanas that extend. Father of Patch. Married to Ella.
Demo Lines:
"We got it all from Miss Utsi over the phone. And since it's Dr. Scraps we're talking about, there's really no reason to trust him or get his opinion on what happened. He's literally a supervillain, after all."
"That was very brave. What you did—saving that woman. That was the act of a hero."
"Honey, what formation? Formation Five. I like it."
"EVERYONE GET BACK!"
"You're safe. Don't worry. We'll take the situation from here."
- english
- american
- male adult
- neutral
- superhero
- reaper
- audacity
- adobe audition
"You're safe. Don't worry. We'll take the situation from here. That was very brave. What you did—saving that woman. That was the act of a hero."
"We got it all from Miss Utsi over the phone. And since it's Dr. Scraps we're talking about, there's really no reason to trust him."
"I'm Dalt Skyline. Welcome to the team."
Ella is Dalt's wife, wears a pink-striped suit. Uses trap wires as weapons. Tall, athletic, professional. She's the tactical one.
Demo Lines:
"We got it all from Miss Utsi over the phone."
"EVERYONE GET BACK!"
"Honey, what formation? Formation Five. I like it."
- english
- female adult
- adult
- neutral
- professional
- american
- adobe audition
- audacity
- reaper
"Honey, what formation? Formation Five. I like it."
"We got it all from Miss Utsi over the phone."
"EVERYONE GET BACK!"
Patch is Dalt and Ella's son, a small boy in a green bodysuit. Silver hair, soft features. Has plant-based powers—can make flowers and vines grow. He catches Midsize Sedan and the chihuahua immediately loves him. He doesn't speak much but smiles a lot. This is a non-verbal role—the actor needs to convey emotion through sounds, laughter, and expressions.
Demo Lines:
N/A — Non-verbal role. Needs to provide:
Happy laugh
Surprised gasp
Gentle humming
Soft giggle
- english
- female child
- adobe audition
- reaper
- audacity
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Lobo is an ancient wolf-spirit that lives inside Mayor Emmet Hollis, rising from his skin like smoke. He's gruff, sarcastic, and has been with the Mayor for a hundred years. He watches over the Hollis family. He's skeptical of sentiment but is secretly moved by Ez's card.
Demo Lines
"Aren't you going to open their gifts? The bag. With the small doll that looks like me. That's the little boy's gift. Open his."
"It's not every day you get gifts."
"My physical appearance is naturally scary. That is how I was born. I thought you already knew that."
"You dropped something. The boy must have written it. Read it to me."
"The boy has great enthusiasm for this country of ours. Hopefully he stays that way."
- english
- gruff
- male senior
- american
- audacity
"Aren't you going to open their gifts? The bag. With the small doll that looks like me. That's the little boy's gift. Open his."
"More like for a mayor who stands hunched. The boy has great enthusiasm for this country of ours. Hopefully he stays that way."
"The age gap will make it hard for Jagi to take him seriously. You may be hoping too much. The boy is rubbing off on you."
Baby Phanes is the newborn universe, a child with stars swirling in their body. They are curious, innocent, and achingly lonely. They learn through questions. Represents the audience's own wonder and confusion.
Demo Lines:
"Hello. So a country can be a person?"
"Is that what a gathering is? Fighting and then still being together?"
"Why did the Mayor say no? He could have been safe."
"Why was Johnny so scared? Ez is brave."
"Even when someone does bad things?"
- english
- child
- audacity
- adobe audition
"Hello. It was the first word ever spoken."
"But why am I lonely? If you've been here, why couldn't I feel you?"
"Is that what a gathering is? Fighting and then still being together?"
Gamakichi is Jiraiya's summon, a massive granite-skinned toad forty feet tall. Golden eyes, chisel teeth. Speaks in the voice of grinding stones. Has been fighting alongside Jiraiya for decades.
Demo Lines
"Yes, Lord Jiraiya. Prepare for battle."
"My appearance has been greatly dramatized. Exaggerated to suit the taste of children."
- english
- Slow
- deep
- male senior
- audacity
- Slow delivery
- adobe audition
- reaper
"Yes, Lord Jiraiya. Prepare for battle."
"My appearance has been greatly dramatized. Exaggerated to suit the taste of children."
A female agent of the Rossi Clan. Wears a mask of poisonous arrowhead leaves with bright orange-red berries. Has trained in the "Parascetic Arum Seedling Demolition Technique"—can paralyze a whole group of A-Rank Wayfarers. She's loyal but has doubts.
Demo Lines"Lord Machiavelli. I apologize for our tardy arrival. It will not be repeated again. Of course, Lord Machiavelli. No one in Oblio is as forgiving as you are."
"Diligently, sir. I can paralyze a whole group of A-Rank Wayfarers without any difficulty."
"Lord Machiavelli. We would do anything for the betterment of the Rossi Clan. For the betterment of Oblio."
- english
- smooth
- female young adult
- professional
- adobe audition
- audacity
- reaper
"The Parascetic Arum Seedling Demolition Technique is complete, my lord. I have trained diligently. A single breath from me can paralyze an entire squad of A-Rank Wayfarers. They won't even see it coming."
"I trust your judgment completely, Lord Machiavelli. But I must confess... the girl is young. So very young. Are we certain there is no other way?"
"The Rossi Clan has always been loyal. We serve. We obey. We do what must be done for Oblio. Even when the cost... even when the cost is difficult to bear."
A male agent of the Rossi Clan. Tall, narrow. Wears a mask shaped like a bottle gourd. Has mastered the "Cuzzo Sprouting Incantation"—can implant branches into people. He's the one who openly questions sacrificing Lilliana.
Demo Lines
"The Cuzzo Sprouting Incantation is complete, my lord. I will easily be able to implant any of the branches you wish us to place onto Lilliana Rossi."
"Great Machiavelli... With all due respect... Must we sacrifice our heir? Lilliana Rossi. A nine-year-old girl. For a plan that might not work?"
"Lord Machiavelli. We would do anything for the betterment of the Rossi Clan."
- male young adult
- professional
- emotional
- adobe audition
- audacity
- reaper
"The Cuzzo Sprouting Incantation is prepared, my lord. I have practiced until my fingers bleed. The branches will take root. The girl will become... compatible. But I must ask... is there truly no other vessel?"
"Forgive me, Lord Machiavelli. I do not question your wisdom. But I look at that child—that bright, defiant child—and I wonder if we are saving Oblio or losing our souls in the process."
"I have dedicated my life to the Rossi Clan. I have done things in service to our family that I will never speak of. But this... this feels different. This feels like we are crossing a line that cannot be uncrossed."
A female agent of the Rossi Clan. Wears a Yoruba-style wooden mask with intricate carvings. She's the one who brought the Dema Scrolls. She's the one who asks the hard question about sacrificing Lilliana.
Demo Lines
"As well as her blood, my lord. The vine matter alone will not be enough. Her blood is also needed. That is why the pick is there."
"Is there truly a need, Lord Machiavelli, to force the Rossi Clan's way all the way to the top?"
"Lord Machiavelli. We would do anything for the betterment of the Rossi Clan."
- english
- yoruba
- Royal
- Respectful
- female young adult
- professional
- Loyal
- adobe audition
- reaper
- audacity
"The Dema Scrolls have been recovered, Lord Machiavelli. They are ancient—older than Oblio itself. But the knowledge within them... it could reshape everything. If we are willing to pay the price."
"I serve the Rossi Clan without question. I would give my life for Oblio. I only ask, with all due respect... is this the only path? Is this the legacy we want to leave behind?"
"My lord, I have brought the scrolls. I have prepared the vessel. I will follow your orders to the letter. But I cannot help but wonder... when the girl's mother discovers what we have done, will she ever forgive us?"
Kotetsu is one of the front desk clerks at the Clan Hall. Broad and solid, built like a wrestler who retired into administration. Face round and cheerful, grey wild tangle of hair. He and Izumo are a matched set who bicker like an old married couple.
Demo Lines
"Miss Utsi! You're back! And you brought guests! Guests who look like they've had an eventful day."
"Welcome to Oblio. Welcome to the Clan Hall. May your stay be peaceful. And may the mountains watch over you."
"He's a cheerful one. Unlike his brothers. We were all cheerful once. I was. You were always like this."
- english
- friendly
- female adult
- professional
- warm
- audacity
- comedic voice acting
- adobe audition
"Miss Utsi! Miss Utsi! Oh, thank the mountains you're back. The paperwork has been multiplying like rabbits in the filing room. I think the files are having babies now."
"Welcome, welcome, welcome! The Clan Hall is honored to have visitors! Especially visitors who look like they've had a much more interesting day than filing Piscis contracts. Which is all I've been doing. For six hours. Please kill me."
"I was cheerful once. I remember it. It was a Tuesday. I was young. My back didn't hurt. Then Izumo happened. And now I'm just a broken shell of a man who files paperwork and dreams of retirement."
Izumo is the other front desk clerk at the Clan Hall. Lean and sharp, face all angles, eyes quick, hair shaved close except for a small tuft. He and Kotetsu are a matched set who bicker like an old married couple.
Demo Lines
"That's a lie. It's not a lie, it's a character assessment. You're making it up. I never make things up. I simply... remember them differently."
"Watch out for the fourth floor. The lights are flickering again. The lights are always flickering on the fourth floor. That's what I'm saying."
"He didn't fall asleep. He's... resting his eyes. I was filing them. And watching him sleep. Multitasking."
- english
- Dry
- sarcastic
- bergenser
- male adult
- audacity
- Chemistry with Kotetsu
- reaper
- comedic voice acting
- adobe audition
"Don't listen to him. He's just grumpy because he forgot his lunch. Again. I told him, 'Kotetsu, you need to remember to bring food.' But does he listen? No. He just whines about the paperwork. The paperwork is fine. He's the problem."
"The Mayor is definitely asleep. I've been watching him for three hours. He's drooling on the Piscis contracts. But sure, he's 'resting his eyes.' That's what we'll tell the guests. 'The Mayor is in a strategic power nap.'"
"You know what's on the fourth floor? Ghosts. Or flickering lights. I can't remember which. Honestly, the ghosts are more reliable than the wiring in this building. At least the ghosts don't buzz."
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