Hi there! I'm Chara, and I'm the director of an on-going fandub of the Gamecube JRPG title, Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean.
With Episode 1 finished and Episode 2 fully recorded and currently being edited, I'm now looking for a variety of voices to portray upcoming characters that will be appearing in Episodes 3 and 4.
Note:
Aside from 2 supporting characters who appear in Episode 3 and 4, some of these characters will have fewer lines, and will be listed as one-shot performances where only the audition takes will be needed for the final product, unless redos are otherwise needed. These will be marked with an asterisk (One-Shot)*
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Thanks for reading! I'm incredibly excited to hear your auditions! Best of luck to you all, and feel free to comment or DM for any questions.
Age 29
CHARACTERISTICS: Warm, charismatic, at ease, outgoing, a bit of a flirt, strong-willed, firm when making a stand
VOICE RANGE: MID LOW - MID - MID HIGH
Recurring character, appears in episodes 3 and 4. The relaxed and charming barkeep of the Moondragon Lyre, a popular pub in Nashira. Anna had been taught to run the bar from the young age of 9, and eventually inherited it from her parents. Generally warm and easygoing, Anna is very skilled at conversation and small talk. Despite her relaxed demeanor, Anna can be incredibly stubborn and strong-willed, and will not hesitate to put her foot down if someone gets too unruly or is stirring up trouble.
Harbors a longtime secret crush on Gibari, and enjoys teasing him. Unluckily for her, he's a bit dense in the romance department.
Hi there. Well, well. You two are new around here, aren’t you? (introducing herself) I’m Anna, owner of this humble establishment. Did you come in on the liner today? (greeting travelers, warm, relaxed, conversational)
Cut it out, Reblys. Leave the travelers alone. (good-naturedly, she's friends with him, trying to ease the tension)
(playfully, teasing) Anyway, if you’re going with Gibari, please take care of him. He’s such a stupid, rough, and thoughtless man.
(stern, protective) Hey, you! Why are you yelling at a little kid?! Hey! Let go of her! You’re hurting her!
Even if you kill me, you Imperials will never take the hearts and minds of our people. Get it? (defiant, unafraid, challenging an Imperial Soldier)
Age 34
CHARACTERISTICS: Tough, headstrong, bit of a jerk, blunt, in-charge, gruff, refuses to lose to Gibari, ever
VOICE RANGE: LOW - MID LOW - MID
Recurring character, appears in episodes 3 and 4. The tough-looking, uncompromising and unfriendly (at least to outsiders) head fisherman of Nashira, a lively fishing village on the continent of Diadem. Where Reblys is traditional and holds great respect for Nashira's customs, his frenemy Gibari ignores these customs and breaks them as it suits him, preferring to forge his own way. Reblys views this behavior as selfish and defiant, and frequently butts heads with Gibari due to their opposing outlooks.
Reblys isn't a bad dude, but his stubborn adherence to old rules can make him come off rigid and cold (Especially when said customs involve not helping strangers in any shape or form for superstitious reasons). In truth, Reblys only has his nation's best interests in mind, and will assist the party once he realizes their intentions are to help, especially when they put themselves at risk to rescue his Majesty, King Ladekahn of Diadem.
Despite Reblys' initial loathing of Gibari, he gradually develops a friendlier rivalry with him. This doesn't stop him from trying to best Gibari though, in shows of strengths as well as attempts to win Anna's heart.
The name’s Reblys. You could say I’m the head fisherman in this village. You’re outta luck, kids. No one here takes strangers on their boats. (blunt, unfriendly, putting on a “tough guy” act)
Humph. Leave them alone? These are hard times, Anna. The last thing we need is strangers scaring away the fish. Ferrying strangers goes against our village rules. (Protesting, after he'd been told to leave the travelers alone)
(with utter loathing) Gibari, that lug… he ignores those rules. He’s just a big pain in the neck!
(angry, shouting) Gibari!
You think the whole world revolves around you? Always doing your own thing, your own way… Why don’t you ever think about the villagers, and what’s important to them? As long as you get what you want, nothing else matters, is that it? (yelling in one last ditch effort to get a rise out of him)
(guilty, regretful) Sorry, Gibari… I’m sorry this happened on my watch…
Anna is the only one who knows about the secret path that leads outside the village. Please go and find Anna, Gibari. (feeling guilty for not taking charge when things took a turn for the worst)
CHARACTERISTICS: Intimidating, Terse, Sharp, Gruff
Appears in Episode 4. Various Imperial Soldiers who invade the continent of Diadem, on behalf of orders from Emperor Geldoblame of Alfard. Soldier #1 has six lines. Soldier #2 has three lines, and Soldier #3 has seven lines.
All three are menacing bullies meant to intimidate, but #3 threatens to harm Anna, causing the main characters to quickly intervene. I'm looking for actors who aren't afraid to shout and let loose.
Any accent for these soldiers will do, the more varied the better. Will cast multiple actors for this role.
Soldier #1: (addressing the main cast) You’re all villagers, right? (barking, commanding) Get back to the village on the double!
(commanding) No one is allowed to enter or leave these premises. Just do as you’re told, and things will go fine.
Solder #2: (threatening villagers who wander outside village parameters) You see my newest weapon? It kills in less than a second. So get back inside the village!
Soldier #3: (trying to intimidate Anna) You wench! If we weren’t under orders to keep hands off civilians, I’d make short work of you!
(promising, threatening) You’ll have a different way of seeing things soon enough. You’ll regret you ever said that!
AGE 8-10
A bright young child who converses with Kalas and Xelha on their way into Nashira. He notices they're at odds with the Empire and tries to dispel their discomfort about Lyude, promising that he's a good person. Has 18 lines total.
(when asked about Lyude, proudly, pretending he knows what he’s talking about) Yup. He’s pretty important, ya know? An Ambassador from the Empire. Awesome, huh?
(vouching for Lyude) The ambassador isn’t scary! Seriously, talk to him and you’ll see he’s a nice man.
(suspiciously, overhearing a conversation the main characters are having) Huh? You outlaws, or somethin’? Bein’ chased by the Empire?
(peering at Xelha) Hmmm… Well, the girl behind ya doesn’t look like a bad person at all… (directed at Kalas, a bit suspicious, then nonchalant) Don’t know about you, though. See ya!
A young woman staring wistfully out on the landscape of Diadem with her head in the clouds. Lost in a daydream of one day soaring through the beautiful pink and violet clouds with her wings. Has six lines total.
(Friendly, pausing from gazing at clouds) Hello, travelers. Is this your first time to Nashira? It’s really peaceful and laid-back here. Hope you enjoy your stay.
(Dreamily) Can you hear it? It’s the sound of the clouds. It’d be so wonderful if I could fly through this sea of clouds with “Wings of the Heart.”
A young lady in Nashira who has a big crush on Lyude, the Imperial ambassador from Alfard. She firmly stands up for Lyude when her Grandpa makes off-putting comments about him to Kalas. Has 13 lines total.
(admiringly, wistful) Have you seen the ambassador already? He’s a real gentleman. He’s also very kind. I wish he could stay longer.
(defensively, defending Lyude) Grandpa! What are you saying?! Sir Lyude is a great person! You say bad things about him just because he’s from the Empire.
(exasperatedly, fed up with adults in general) *sighs* They’re all the same.
(apologetically, to Kalas) Oh, sorry for making you watch this silly drama. There are a lot of people in my grandpa’s generation who think badly of the Empire. That’s why he’s saying the ambassador to the Empire, Sir Lyude, is a spy.
A senior man living in Nashira with his granddaughter. He, like many of the older villagers, feel threatened by Lyude's presence and insists that he cannot be trusted because he's from the Empire. Has seven lines total.
(addressing Kalas, not bothering to contain his distaste for Lyude) You know, young man, that fellow Lyude is an Imperial spy.
(refusing to be deterred, yelling at his granddaughter) Shut up! He’s a spy!! If “spy” is not the right word, then he’s a secret agent! Or an informer!
(unmoved, stubbornly) All the Imperials are lying scum. I will not be deceived.
A distinguished-looking elderly woman drinking at Anna's Bar. Gets a little flirtatious with Kalas, making it no secret that she's really into younger men. Has six lines total.
(with a hint of admiration) King Ladekahn of Castle Elnath used to be called “The White Flame.” He did a lot of reckless things in his youth, but he’s matured a great deal, and has become a great King.
(suggestively) If I was a little younger, I would *definitely* try to get to know him better.
(eying Kalas, chuckling) You kind of remind me of him in his younger days. Well, his reckless days, that is. Ha ha ha.
An anxious young woman drinking with her friends at Anna's bar. She doesn't take the news of the river flooding over well, and worries this is a sign of something worse to come. Has 6 lines total.
(nervously) The Lesser Celestial River has flooded over? How frightening! I can’t stand natural catastrophes… One can’t help but feel helpless against them.
(brooding) It’s not only that… I feel like the flooding is a bad omen. I hope something even worse doesn’t happen…
(turning back to her mug) In times like these, I can’t help but drink.
An elderly woman grieving the tragic loss of her husband, son, and daughter-in-law. She bravely devotes herself to raising her grandson, Shorty on her own, but it's clear she's still deeply affected by the accident that made him an orphan. Has three lines total.
(pensive, reflecting on the past) Time flies -- it’s already been a year since I started living with him.
(reliving sad memories) When I went fishing with my husband, the weather turned treacherous and I lost my son and daughter-in-law...
(putting on a brave face, trying to put herself together) I thought about going after them, but I still had him… so I couldn’t risk my life and leave him behind.
Age 6-8
A young boy being cared for by his grandmother. Lost most of his family in a tragic fishing accident. Too young to remember his parents well, and is deeply devoted to his Grandma. Has four lines total.
(matter-of-fact) My mommy, my daddy, and my grandpa died a year ago.
(proudly) So I have to protect my grandma now. Don’t you think I’m great? Hehehehe.
Age 12
Appears in Episode 4. A young boy found nearly drowning in the Celestial River. Cheeky and intelligent, but presently, desperate. Appears in a bonus scene shown outside the main quest, when Kalas comes across two children in the process of drowning in the river and debates with his Guardian spirit on whether to save them or not. Has seven lines total.
(sputtering, flailing) Aaaahhh! I’m drowning! Help!!
H-hurry!! I-I’m drowning!!! *gulp*... *gasp*...
AGE RANGE: YOUNG ADULT - MIDDLE-AGED
Regular bar patrons at Anna's bar, The Moondragon Lyre. They loudly affirm and back up Reblys, the head fisherman in Nashira, and try to bully Kalas and Xelha into returning home. Would prefer to cast multiple actors for this role. Bar Patron #1 and #2 each have one line. Bar Patron #3 has three.
Bar Patron #1: (in utter agreement) Damn Straight!
Bar Patron #2: (affirmatively) Yeah, yeah!
Bar Patron #3: (slightly drunk, a second behind the rest) Yeaaa, that's riiGHt...!
(slurring, a touch too loud) HEAR, HEAR! It's your choice... go home, or wait forEverrrr...
A young fisherman in his early to mid twenties. Firmly entrenched in Nashira's superstitious customs, and extremely prejudiced against strangers. He does not take kindly to Kalas and Xelha wandering around, and outright refuses to let them on his boat, believing it would lead to a poor catch and other destructive outcomes. Has 11 lines total.
(irritated, curt) What? If you have nothing to say, just go away. And make sure you don't touch mah boat!
(rudely) Strangers always bring bad luck. It's been like that for ages. Letting you on my boat is totally out of the question. I don't even want you near it. Our catch is bad enough even without your bad luck.
(teeth gritted, if Kalas tries to talk to him once more) No offense, but not now. Just go away.
CHARACTERISTICS: Friendly, but a bit awkward
A young woman greeting Kalas and Xelha as they walk around Nashira. She is usually friendly and acts as the village's tour guide, but comes off pretty awkward. Things haven't been well lately due to the loss of the fish and the town's potential livelihood. Has two lines.
(greeting Kalas and Xelha) This is the port of Nashira -- supposedly the most active part of the village...
(a bit awkwardly) ... But the fish are gone, so it's been kinda quiet...
Age 10-12
A young boy enraptured in a tale told by a traveling fortune teller. Has four lines total.
(excitedly, to Kalas) Hey, you should listen to this, too. She's gonna tell a story!
(spellbound, engrossed in the tale, eagerly) Where did the ocean go? What happened to the whale?
Appears in Episodes 3 and 4. A talkative elder in Nashira who goes from optimistic and talkative to sullen and frightened when Imperial Soldiers suddenly occupy the village. Has 14 lines total.
(addressing Kalas) So, you want to listen to an old man babble?
(Long-windedly, with great interest) All right. Listen up, young’uns. The way I figure… the world, the fish, and us have been maintaining a good balance. But, even though today’s just the same as yesterday… and tomorrow will probably be the same as today… there’s no guarantee that disaster won’t befall us at any time… There’s a whole world out there, you know what I mean?
What happened today just happened. No one knows what will happen tomorrow. Things happen when they happen. Wouldn’t you agree, my young friends? (in the middle of his long-winded lecture, not realizing (or caring) that he's boring people to death)
I know things happen when they happen, but I never thought things could get this bad… Soldiers marching in without warning… (low-spirited, ill at ease, disquieted)
Appears in Episodes 3 and 4. A middle-aged fisherman who goes from being frustrated at the Celestial river flooding, to being at his wit's end upon a sudden visit from Imperial soldiers. Has six lines total.
(irritated) The Lesser Celestial River has flooded and we can’t catch fish. Why do bad things always happen in groups?
(frustrated, feeling powerless) And there’s nothing we can do to make it better. How can things get any worse?
(fed up with life, exasperated) The river has flooded over, a poor catch, and now a visit from the evil Empire. This is just too much...
AGE 8-12
A precious child who is really fond of Lyude, despite a good number of the older villagers being wary of him. Has a total of six lines.
(chatty, active) This is Sir Lyude’s boat. He said he came by boat because the river was flooded, so he couldn’t come on foot.
(slightly disappointed) This boat is only for Sir Lyude. It’s only a one-man boat, so he won’t let me get on it with him.
(shyly) Still, he promised me he’ll go to the Cloud Passage with me when the river subsides. Hehehe, I like Sir Lyude, he’s so kind.
AGE 6-10
A young girl impatiently waiting to hear a long-awaited tale from a fabled Fortune Teller. Has two lines total.
(impatiently) Hurryyyyyyy! I wanna hear your story!
AGE 8-12
A young child who was taken to see the fish warehouse for the first time, but unfortunately for her, there's no fish to be seen, leaving her bitterly disappointed. Has a total of 4 lines.
(Excited, then disappointed) This place is a … a fish warehouse! When they catch fish, they store them here!! But it’s empty now… They’re saying that nobody can catch fish anymore…
A middle-aged man living in Nashira who vouches for Lyude's good character, after getting to know him properly. Has seven lines total.
(friendly, conversational) The ambassador is about to come here to do some maintenance on his sailboat. I think he might be out there right now.
(casual, conversational) Well, when he first arrived to take his new post, we were concerned about whether or not he was an Imperial spy. One can’t help but wonder, right? He’s always coming here, so we thought he was checking this place out.
(vouching for Lyude) But as I got to know him, I started to realize he’s not like that at all. I don’t know what the Empire’s intentions are, but I’m sure his intentions are different.
CHARACTERISTICS: Intimidating, Arrogant
Appears in Episode 4. High ranking soldier of the Imperial Army in Alfard. Arrived with a platoon of soldiers for the purpose of occupying Diadem and making sure no civilians interfere with their main mission, which is to destabilise Diadem and bring down the King.
Bored. Was hoping to see more action, but was a little disappointed when the villagers ended up complying with the soldiers' demands. Has three lines total.
(disappointed, bored) So much for the “Nation of Knights”, huh? Diadem only has a bunch of cowards. As things stand, the unit that just left for Sheliak should have no problems getting things done.
A middle-aged man who is distressed at the lack of fish, and worried about potential food shortages and starvation for everyone on the continent of Diadem. Has five lines total.
(distressed) We’ve been having poor catches lately. At this time of the season, schools of sea bream were supposed to have come down from the Lesser Celestial River in the sea of clouds already. If this keeps up, we’re all gonna starve!
(ill at ease) Something’s wrong this year. In all the time I’ve been a fisherman, nothing like this has ever happened.
A young man drinking at Anna's pub. Doesn't care too much for politics, and doesn't fear the Empire, and has the highest of confidence in the King and his Knights to protect them should trouble arise. Has eight lines total.
(chatty, relaxed) The Empire already came to Sadal Suud? I heard an Imperial ship was in Pherkad. That means they may come to this nation soon.
Well, whatever happens, I don’t really care. But the old folks don’t like the Empire very much. To be honest, our generation doesn’t worry too much about those kinds of things.
(assuredly) We have King Ladekahn on the throne and reliable knights standing guard. The Empire wouldn’t dare start anything!
A young man drinking at Anna's pub. He doesn't care so much about superstitious village customs, but is deeply concerned about how current circumstances will affect his family's livelihood. Has four lines total.
Forget about strangers bringing bad luck or the Lesser Celestial River being flooded. The reality is, we may not be able to feed ourselves soon. It’s okay for now, since we still have food in stock. But if the catches stay this bad, how am I supposed to feed my wife and kids?
A young fisherman who warns Kalas and Xelha about their village's superstitious customs, and tells them not to wander too much. Has a total of 10 lines.
(restless, complaining) Hey, it’s too calm. The sea of clouds looks much better when it’s stormy. Fish flock to the surface when the rain is pouring and the wind is roaring. If the sea stays calm like this, fishermen like me won’t be able to make a living!
(a bit apologetically, warning Kalas) We fishermen are a superstitious lot. Many say strangers bring bad luck, and that’s why we don’t welcome them. So they may not think too highly of you. No offense, but just… bad luck, ya know?
Everyone’s having a poor catch, so they’re pretty edgy around here. You better not wander around too much.
One of the friendlier fishermen in Nashira who was willing to give Kalas and Xelha some directions on getting to the Empire. Has five lines total.
(matter-of-factly) The Empire? You’d need to make your way down to the castle town. There’s a large port there. Nashira here is just a small village, as you can see. The only ships around here are merchant ships flying in and out from Pherkad.
A friendly elderly man who welcomes Kalas and Xelha upon their arrival to Nashira. Knows they're on the run from the Empire, but assures them he won't turn them in. Has six lines total.
(Good-naturedly, then knowingly) Welcome, travelers. This is Nashira, the fishing village. Looks like you came from Sadal Suud on the liner… You crossed the Empire, didn’t you?
(laughing, in good humor) Hahaha, you don’t need to hide it. A report came in from the docks saying “be wary of travelers.”
A young man hard-at-work at the fish warehouse in Nashira, who welcomes Kalas and Xelha upon them entering the village. Has three lines total.
(Friendly, welcoming) Oh, we haven’t had many travelers of late -- most of them are just here for transit. They usually head right to Sheliak. As you can see, there aren’t any tourist attractions here, but please make yourselves at home.
A middle-aged fisherman encountered in the fish warehouse in Nashira. Filled with deep pride for the town's hardworking way of life, and feels a deep connection to his nation. He doesn't like how things are looking as of late, however. Has a total of eight lines.
(Proudly, relaxed) We, the people of Nashira, have been fishing to sustain ourselves for as long as I can remember. Bringing in the day’s catch, going home, eating what my wife makes for me… Day in, day out, same routine, different day.
(Beaming) It may seem like a boring life to you, but for us, it’s called peace. The people of Nashira are a part of Diadem’s mighty kingdom. I’ll take that pride with me when I go fishing tomorrow, and it will be with me when I go home.
(Slightly troubled, sighing) But now we’ve been suffering poor catches, and come home with no fish and no pride. Look at this empty warehouse.
