Danganronpa: Shadow System
This project is a free-to-play fan-made visual novel based in the world of the Danganronpa series. In this story, sixteen US high school students, all holding the title of "Ultimate" for a unique talent, are trapped in an unfamiliar building, with no connection to the outside world, and a strangely patriotic, yet psychotic dog mascot that tells them their only chance of escape is to kill.
While this game will take place in the world of Danganronpa, the characters, location, and story will be almost entirely independent from the original game series.
Information and ExpectationsThis project may consist of scenes depicting violence, death, blood, cursing, psychological distress, sensitive topics, like trauma or mental illness, and other potentially sensitive material. This project is not for kids!
This visual novel is a passion project based on the game series "Danganronpa". While knowing the game series is not a requirement, it is heavily recommended for anyone wanting to take part. This project is early in development, so characters, setting, and story are subject to change. Discord is required as most updates and information will be discussed there.
This project is purely for fun and details like the deadline are flexible and subject to change as the game progresses. Some roles may not be determined until later phases in the project. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me!
Please include discord in your auditions! You're free to apply to multiple roles or characters. For creative roles, please provide an example of past works, or any works similar in style to Danganronpa. For voice acting roles, please only submit good, clear audio without background noise or static. You're free to use other phrases or voices than the ones listed in the role, as long as you're still auditioning for the character you apply for. Note that this visual novel will be shared publicly.
TimelinePhase 1:
Story/Script Writers Auditions: Due February 28th
Programmer Auditions: Due February 28th
Phase 2:
Creative roles (Artists, Animators, Sound): Due May 31st*
Phase 3:
Voice Acting Roles: Due December 31st*
*Subject to change
Phase 1Phase one is the early planning stage, where the story, characters, and mechanics are being determined. While all roles can be auditioned for, roles and project info are subject to change and will likely not be determined this phase.
Phase 2Phase two is the building phase. Artists, programmers, musicians, and writers will be working on the game itself, setting up the script and mechanics for visual novel gameplay. Priority and creative roles, like artists, writers, and programmers, will be determined during this phase.
Phase 3Phase three is the voice acting phase. While the gameplay will likely still be a work-in-progress, the story and script are set in stone. This is the phase where we give our cast their voices.
Important!This is a fan made Danganronpa visual novel project! I'm not associated with Team Danganronpa or other fan Danganronpa works.
You must be 16 years or older to apply for these roles.
This is a long-term project and will likely take a long time to complete! Please only submit auditions if you are willing to stick around for the long run.
I'm not looking for AI or AI-assisted works. Any AI content will be rejected.
There's also a discord for auditions, questions, and updates. Joining this server is not a requirement, but if you'd like to join or share, feel free! (https://discord.gg/D74dzMBpkj)
Thank you for any auditions and remember to have fun!
Student character sprites by Lummyseen on Fiverr
Backgrounds by Lightshine799 on Fiverr
After some discussion, I've split the "script writer" role and added the "story writer" role for those who want to focus on enhancing the story itself as opposed to writing the lines that will be used in the game. Those who applyed for the script writer role before the change will still be eligible for the story writer role! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!
In addition to removing Major/Minor from roles, I added some pronunciation help to each of the characters so it'll be easier to understand some of the tougher names like Daedalus and Monoinu. Let me know if there's any questions!
Due to some conflicting info/confusion for Major/Minor roles, all major and minor role characters are now considered "side" characters. Voice acting workload varies for all the characters, so be prepared if you audition! Main characters remain unchanged.
So sorry for the long wait everyone! A few major life events caused some delays, but we're finally back in business right in time for the new year! There have been a lot of updates including better descriptions for the characters, role changes (Oliver -> Closed), name changes (Romeo -> Roman), and a few small line/personality updates for the characters. Now that the story and roles have updated for the cast, some new deadlines for phase 1 have been added! We're looking for writers and programmers to help turn our current outline into the foundation of a new Fanganronpa. Other roles can still be auditioned for and past submissions are still being reviewed even with the changes. The audition discord has also been added to the Casting Call. (Note some factors for characters and story are still subject to change)
Let me know if you have any questions and good luck!
For this role, please provide examples of programming or past experience if any. This role must be able to (or able to quickly learn) to transition a large script, choices, movement, inventory, investigation, trial mechanics, such as mini games, and other smaller mechanics into the Ren'py Visual Novel engine or a similar game engine with visual novel capabilities. Past experience in Danganronpa-like or mystery games is preferred.
Please note that this is a large game that could have several thousand lines of code and dialogue! While the story will remain down a single plot line, there will be small branches of side stories and secret cutscenes.
Note that this role is an important and long-term project role! Past experience in like projects is highly recommended. When applying, be prepared to work on large parts of the project and important details in the game! We're looking for multiple people to fill this role!
(Although Ren'py experience is preferred, let me know if you have experience in other game engines!)
*Say something you think would fit*
For this role, you will need experience in writing scripts and narration for visual novels or similar projects. This role will be writing out the story and character dialogue for the game, as well as trials and side stories. When writing, this role will also need to write scenes and conversations from general ideas and character backgrounds, so it's important to be able to adapt and improv as well as communicate story ideas. This project may consist of scenes depicting violence, death, blood, cursing, psychological distress, sensitive topics, like trauma or mental illness, and other potentially sensitive material, so only apply if you're comfortable with going into detail in the writing for it. Please provide an example of past works, preferably in a visual novel style.
Note that this role is an important and long-term project role! When applying, be prepared to work on large parts of the project and important details in the game!
*Say something you think would fit*
For this role, you will need experience in writing detailed stories and character descriptions for visual novels or similar projects. This role will be editing, adding, and enhancing the current storyline for the game, as well as trials, cases, and side stories. When writing, this role will also need to write from general ideas and existing character backgrounds, so it's important to be able to adapt and improv as well as communicate story ideas. This project may consist of scenes depicting violence, death, blood, cursing, psychological distress, sensitive topics, like trauma or mental illness, and other potentially sensitive material, so only apply if you're comfortable with going into detail in the writing for it. Please provide an example of past works, preferably in a Danganronpa style.
Note that this role is an important and long-term project role! When applying, be prepared to work on large parts of the project and important details in the game!
*Say something you think would fit*
For this role, an artist will be making detailed background and landscape shots for a visual novel setting, the majority of which will be oddly structured rooms and the interior of buildings. Please provide an example of past works in backgrounds, preferably in a visual novel, anime, or Danganronpa style.
Note that this role is an important and long-term project role! Past experience in like projects is highly recommended. When applying, be prepared to work on large parts of the project and important details in the game!
*Say something you think would fit*
For this role, an artist will be creating GUI and Logo art for the visual novel's menu and mechanics. This includes parts of the game like the title screen, dialogue boxes, trial mechanics, and other similar parts of the game. Please provide an example of past works, preferably in a visual novel or Danganronpa style.
Note that this role is an important and long-term project role! Past experience in like projects is highly recommended. When applying, be prepared to work on large parts of the project and important details in the game!
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This role is for a sprite artist, the person responsible for drawing characters and objects without a background in a range of emotions or situations. There are human characters, cartoonish characters like Monoinu, robots like Bug the drone, and animals like Maple the dog, so being able to draw a wide range and being able to adapt past artworks are important skills for this role. Be warned, this role will also likely need to draw psychological distress, injuries, or blood. Please provide examples of past works, preferably in a Danganronpa or anime style to apply. AI generated or assisted artwork will be rejected!
Note that this role is an important and long-term project role! Past experience in like projects is highly recommended. When applying, be prepared to work on large parts of the project and important details in the game!
*Say something you think would fit*
For this role, you'll be working on certain fully drawn scenes like body discoveries and friendship events. It's important to be able to draw character sprites, objects, and backgrounds, matching similar styles to other artists working on the project. Be warned, you'll also likely be drawing disturbing scenes that could contain blood, violence, or sensitive topics like murder, self-harm, or psychological distress.
Please provide an example of past works, preferably in a visual novel, anime, or Danganronpa style.
Note that this role is an important and long-term project role! Past experience in like projects is highly recommended. When applying, be prepared to work on large parts of the project and important details in the game!
*Say something you think would fit*
For this role, an artist will draw a cartoonish render of a murder scene from start to finish. Each trial will hold multiple details and characters. While the style doesn't have to match the rest of the game, being able to draw characters and backgrounds similar to existing scenes and sprites is important. Be warned, each comic will depict violence, death, or other sensitive topics to visualize a murder scene.
Please provide an example of past works, preferably in an anime or Danganronpa style.
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For this role, a sound engineer is going to create sounds effects for visual novel gameplay. This includes cues when characters speak, effects when objects are found, or noises made through actions like knocking on a door. Please provide an example of past works.
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For this role, a musician is going to create background music for visual novel gameplay. This includes music in the background of general gameplay, changing to music in special scenes, like body discovery or trials, or similar gameplay music. Please provide an example of past works, preferably in a Danganronpa style.
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For this role, an animator will be animating character executions and scenes. While the style doesn't have to match the rest of the game, being able to draw characters and backgrounds similar to existing scenes and sprites is important. 3D works can also be submitted, but 2D or hybrid animation is preferred. Be warned, each animation will depict violence, death, or other sensitive topics to visualize an execution. Please provide an example of past works, preferably in an anime or Danganronpa style.
Note that this role is an important and long-term project role! Past experience in like projects is highly recommended. When applying, be prepared to work on large parts of the project and important details in the game!
*Say something you think would fit*
For this role, an artist and/or animator needs to create pixel sprites, backgrounds, or animation for minigames and special scenes. Any pixel size ranges can be submitted, from classic 8-bit minigame art to larger and more complex sprite animations. Be warned, each animation could depict violence, death, or other sensitive topics. Please provide an example of past works.
Note that this role is an important and long-term project role! Past experience in like projects is highly recommended. When applying, be prepared to work on large parts of the project and important details in the game!
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For this role, I'm looking for someone who can help manage the production of the game, creating schedules, organizing meetings, keeping track of progress and other aspects. This also includes connecting and communicating with multiple project teams, having a flexible schedule to keep track of progress and communicate efficiently, having knowledge on different aspects of the creative and voice acting roles, etc. Note that, despite any help being greatly appreciated, this role is for someone with experience in handling and organizing large projects! Please provide an example of past works or projects that you organized, as well as any important skills or experience that would help!
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For this role, a director will be organizing, coaching, and connecting different voice actors and creative teams in order to create a more harmonized gameplay experience. This role requires someone with experience in large projects and teams, organizing and teaching them efficiently to create better, clear audio and smooth mechanics. Please provide an example of past works or projects that you directed, as well as any important skills or experience that would help!
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Role: Main (This character will have more dialogue than most of the cast)
Gender: None (Male VA preferred, female will still be reviewed)
Ultimate: Principle
Monoinu: "mah-noh-ee-new" (Think Monokuma and Shiba Inu)
Monoinu is a cartoonish, yet manipulative character with a strangely strong patriotic personality. Like Monokuma, he acts like a gameshow host, often including references or puns in his conversations. Unlike Monokuma, Monoinu tends to get overly emotional, upset, or excited when speaking with the students, craving attention and recognition from them.
Description: Monoinu is a robotic, plush dog with a high-pitched, abrasive voice, similar to characters like Kaos from Skylanders. He's a villain who's prideful and unpredictable, leading to a more outspoken tone and a large range of expressive dialogue, from positive and motivating to ominous and threatening.
Upset: "Knock-off?! Have a little respect, I'm your principal!"
Creepy: "You better take this seriously. Don't forget that this person is willing to kill everyone here to get out."
Ominous chuckle into Laugh: "Hahaha HAHAHAHAHA"
Role: Main (This character will have more dialogue than most of the cast)
Gender: Male
Ultimate: Chess Prodigy
Oliver King: "ah-liv-er" "king"
Oliver is kind and intelligent, but tends to overthink and overanalyze most situations. He’s often paranoid and self-conscious, but when he brushes aside his insecurities, whether through playing chess or fighting for the truth in a case, he’s confident and bold in his decisions. He pays close attention to everyone he meets and often has great insight into their personality at first glance.
Description: Oliver is a young, high-school aged male with a pretty average high-school protagonist personality and voice. He's generally a friendly, overthinking, and calm character, similar to the other Danganronpa protagonists.
Calm: "My name is Oliver King and I remember being the Ultimate Chess Prodigy."
Exclaim: "The one who set the stage from the very beginning... The killer is... you!"
Disbelief/Nervous: "What? Hold on- you can't just say stuff like that."
Role: Main (This character will have more dialogue than most of the cast)
Gender: Female
Ultimate: Tinkerer
Jay Daedalus: "jay" "day-duh-lus"
Jay is a smart and positive character that often brushes aside anxiety or stress. She tries to keep a cheerful outlook and shares fun and entertaining facts with people she meets to keep everyone happy. She's helpful and cheerful, though easily confused, and prideful in the work and discoveries she presents. She's often sticking around the protagonist, acting as a guide and motivation.
Description: Jay is a positive and free-spirited high-school female character. Her voice is bubbly and girly, but uplifting and serious when needed, similar to characters like Kaede from V3.
Cheerful: "You're Oliver, right? Jay Daedalus, the Ultimate Tinkerer!"
Panicked: "Hold on, are you seeing this too?"
Comforting: "Sure, you could stab me in the back or frame me for murder, but I'm choosing to put my faith in you."
Role: Side
Gender: Male
Ultimate: ???
Kiroku Takumi: "kee-roh-koo" "tah-koo-mee"
Kiroku is a reserved and shy individual, often staying out of conversations and disappearing behind the crowds. He's easily startled, though still remains relatively quiet when anxious or panicked. He has a hard time making friends or opening up to anyone, but once he does, he shows a nerdy and friendly personality with anyone he’s close to. Despite his friendly personality, most people find him creepy or obsessive.
Description: Kiroku is a Japanese transfer student, a high school male with a brittle and quiet voice, similar to Freminet from Genshin Impact. He often stutters or uses short sentences, sometimes being completely silent other than a small hum or groan.
Shy/Stuttering: "Ah... Um... Sorry. I'm Kiroku Takumi."
Anxious: "P-Please! Stop- Stop looking at me like that-"
Exasperated: "I've been here the whole time..."
Role: Side
Gender: Male
Ultimate: Food Critic
Zane Morel: "zayn" "mr-el"
Zane is a snobby and confident critic with a sharp mind and even sharper tongue. He’s passionate about food and will greatly critique even small snacks or the looks of basic ingredients. Even with his stubborn and judgy nature, he has good insight into people and can often tell their tastes off first glance.
Description: Zane is an outspoken and confident character. Despite his aggressive tone, his voice is crisp and defined. He thinks highly of his opinion and keeps a confident, and usually annoyed, tone of voice.
Collected: "My name is Zane Morel, also known as the Ultimate Food Critic. Do your best to remember it. I'm not repeating myself."
Angry: "In case you've already forgotten, your words have no credibility!"
Unamused: "I've lost my appetite."
Role: Side
Gender: Female
Ultimate: Puppeteer
Nyx Weaver: "nicks" "wee-vr"
Nyx is an unpredictable and energetic person with very little empathy. Easily the liveliest of the characters, she tends to cause trouble or messes with people just to get a reaction. She cares little about being scolded and will often act bored or disappointed when things don't go her way.
Description: Nyx is a lively character. Her voice is somewhat cutesy, but she also sounds very outspoken and competitive, similar to characters like Rainbow Dash from MLP. This character will need to be able to have a more ominous and creepy, yet happy tone in certain situations.
Excited: "That was the best reaction so far! Ha sorry, I'm Nyx Weaver, the Ultimate Puppeteer!"
Crazy: "Isn't this exhilarating? Doesn't this get your heart racing?!"
Disappointed: "Seriously...? Monoinu really needs to hold a trial for this, party killer."
Role: Side
Gender: Male
Ultimate: Janitor
Keith Shinefield: "keeth" "shy-n-field"
Keith is a deadpan, tired character with very little regard for how what he says makes others feel. Even if he speaks his mind, he rarely puts any effort into any conversation. He has a coffee obsession and stays awake most nights, sleeping periodically throughout the day if at all. He despises cleaning up after people, but does it anyway, if not with a disgruntled attitude.
Description: Keith is a high school age male character with a dead and tired voice. There isn't much expression in his tone other than annoyance or confusion, which still sound relatively dull.
Tired: "Right, introductions... I'm Keith Shinefield and according to the school, I'm the Ultimate Janitor."
Annoyed: "At least wait for me to finish my coffee."
Disbelief: "What? I... don't think I heard that right."
Role: Side
Gender: Male
Ultimate: Escape Artist
Seth Freeman: "seh-th" "free-muhn"
Seth is a distant and uninterested individual that strays away from crowds or relationships with other characters, sounding annoyed or uninterested in conversation. He speaks coldly to people he meets in the beginning. His personality shifts to sincere, but continues to be distant.
Description: Seth is a high-school male student who starts with a reserved and edgy tone. Although, his voice changes to a more friendly, yet defeated tone.
Uninterested: "Let's get this over with. My name is Seth Freeman. I'm an Escape Artist."
Caught off-guard/Friendly: "Wait- you.... what? Are you serious?"
Desperate: "I won't fail here, I can't! Please just listen to me!"
Role: Side
Gender: Male
Ultimate: Vigilante
Justus Sterling: "juh-stuhs" "stur-ling" (First name pronounced like "Justice")
Justus is a sharp and strong-willed character with an unbending moral code that he stands behind. Out of all the characters, he’s by far the most distrusting and will only rely on himself to resolve conflict. Despite this character flaw, he’s reliable and manages to accomplish most things he puts his mind to on his own.
Description: Justus is a high-school male with a bold, dark, and authoritative tone. He's generally protective and controlling, speaking in an almost "cartoon-superhero" or "medieval-king" way to other characters who are breaking the rules or doing something unjust, similar to Kiyotaka (Taka) or Gundham from Danganronpa 1 and 2.
Serious: "My name is Justus Sterling. The title I hold is Ultimate Vigilante."
Threatening: "When it comes to the lives of others, it's best you stay out of my way..."
Annoyed: "I told you to stay within my sight!"
Role: Side
Gender: Male
Ultimate: Baker
Duncan Cruller: "dun-kun" "krull-er"
Duncan is an overly cheery character with an obsession of making others happy. His bubbly personality often makes Duncan loved or hated by anyone who meets him. When people are upset or distant, he goes out of his way to do things for them, crafting delicious treats to fit their taste or trying to help them, even if they don’t ask or tell him not to.
Description: Duncan is an overly positive and upbeat character, remaining friendly even when situations are dire. He sounds much younger and more high-pitched than the other characters despite being the same age.
Cheerful: "Hey! I'm Duncan, Duncan Cruller. I'm the Ultimate Baker. Always nice to make new friends!... Even in this weird situation...heh."
Excited: "Wow, really?! You can do that all on your own?!"
Panicked: "I'm so confused! What was the question?! What's going on?!"
Role: Side
Gender: Female
Ultimate: Supervisor
Jewel Lette: "jool" "let"
Jewel Lette is a very logical individual and her tone almost seems robotic while she works. She has great insight into the people she works with and does very well coordinating unlike individuals. Despite her serious side, she is considerate and protective. If someone even shows a sign of fatigue or sickness, she will go out of her way to ensure they get well-deserved rest. However, she can also be extremely strict when she needs to be, often to the point of intimidating others.
Description: Jewel is a high-school girl with a serious and straightforward tone of voice. She typically speaks clearly and to the point, similar to Peko or Kirumi from Danganronpa 2 and V3. She can show a range of emotions, including strong hostility and a hidden shy side, but generally keeps her serious voice.
Calculating: "Oliver King - Ultimate Chess Player yes? Chess Prodigy? Alright, I'll keep note."
Threatening: "When I find out who you are, you'll beg Monoinu for execution!"
Shy: "He's looking this way? Ah- Sorry... I need to organize our next search."
Role: Side
Gender: Female
Ultimate: Thief
Mira: "meer-uh"
Mira is a playful and mischievous character that knows when to take things seriously. Out of all the characters, she tends to feel the most human, siding with common sense and sharing an average personality when she isn’t teasing other characters. Despite her mischievous nature, she never does anything overly risky.
Description: Mira is a high-school female who sounds a little older than the other students. Her tone has a large range of expressions, though she generally has a playful and alluring tone to her words. She can get confused or angry, which breaks her collected and mischievous tone, making it sound more natural or more deadly, depending on the situation. This role will likely need to have a large range of emotion and expression for this character.
Playful: "Hey! Name's Mira. I'm the Ultimate Thief. Last name? What, already trying to change it? Ha, only teasing."
Nervous/Upset: "What are you looking at me for? I have an alibi, remember?"
Ominous/Threatening: "That's a dangerous game you're trying to play, but I'm always up for a little cat and mouse."
Role: Side
Gender: Male
Ultimate: Dog Trainer
Milo Fetcher: "mai-low" "feh-cher"
Milo is a confident and competitive character with a loud voice and stubborn attitude. He's upbeat most days and he cares very much for his dog and the ones he works with, thinking dogs are better than people in a lot of ways. He often tries to prove himself or Maple’s skills.
Description: Milo is an upbeat and competitive high-school male character, similar to Kazuichi from Danganronpa 2 or Leon from Danganronpa. He has a dog that travels at his side, which he cares for dearly. When speaking to or about her, he uses a soft and praising tone.
Friendly: "I'm Milo Fetcher, the Ultimate Dog Trainer. And this is Maple."
Angry: "In what world is that toaster oven considered a canine?!"
Defeated: "If I bring her, you're just going to feed her table scraps again."
Role: Side
Gender: Female
Ultimate: Acrobat
Linnet Holloway: "lih-net" "hah-luh-way"
Linnet is a quiet character with a graceful and careful demeanor. She strives to do everything perfectly and please others, only to start being more quietly playful later on. Despite her elegant behavior, she's easily troubled and depressed, leading her to avoid most conflicts or accusations.
Description: Linnet is a high-school girl with a quiet and elegant tone of voice. She speaks softly and kindly in most situations, never really over-expressing her fear, sadness, or anger. At some point, she will sound more defeated, quiet, and deadpan in her tone.
Friendly: "It's nice to meet you. My name is Linnet Holloway. My talent is the Ultimate Acrobat."
Nervous: "One of us....? But, I can't imagine anyone here killing someone...."
Defeated: "I'm okay. Really. You don't have to worry about me."
Role: Side
Gender: Female
Ultimate: Perfumist
Dahlia Thorne: "dah-lee-uh" "thorn"
Dahlia is a very outspoken character, yet protective and bold, speaking up for people she cares about and issues that need addressed. She tries to keep sense in a world that makes none, only leading to frustration when others cause issues to add to the situation. Though judgmental, she's clever and thoughtful, willing to give people honest advice when needed.
Description: Dahlia is a high-school girl with a frustrated and outspoken tone. She can speak seriously or in a comforting tone when the situation requires it, but she often makes sure her voice is heard in conversation.
Serious: "I'm Dahlia Thorne, Ultimate Perfumist. I'm guessing you don't know anything either?"
Angry: "Wipe that smile off your face. Don't you understand the situation we're in?!"
Somber: "Best we can do is keep moving forward. No need to worry, we'll figure this out. Give it time."
Role: Side
Gender: Male
Ultimate: Survivalist
Roman Oakes: "roh-mun" "ohks"
Roman Oakes is an upbeat and confident guy with a bit of a lack of social awareness. He’s considerate and charming when speaking to most people he meets, easily being one of the most extroverted students of the killing game. He’s often strangely knowledgeable about very random things, like medicine, but struggles to understand some common knowledge. Despite his fun personality, he takes survival very seriously.
Description: Roman is a high-school male character with an up-beat personality and casual tone of voice, similar to Kaito from Danganronpa V3. He's confident when speaking to the other characters, but is easily distracted. His tone can become serious and stern when speaking about survival.
Friendly: "Don't sweat it! I'm Roman Oakes by the way. Ultimate Survivalist."
Somber: "Man, I'm sorry.... If I'm being honest, it's not looking good."
Exclaim: "We can't just give up! There's a way out, I know it, and I'll search as long as I have to!"
Role: Side
Gender: Male
Ultimate: Ranch Hand
Cody Watson: "koh-dee" "wot-sun"
Cody is somewhat of a gentle giant character, seeming tough, but acting as a comfort character and a helping hand to those around him. He’s not the most knowledgeable, but he uses his past experience and quick thinking to understand the people and situations around him. He tends to think the best of others, even if they’ve proven him wrong.
Description: Cody is a high-school male with a southern accent and a deep voice. He's a caring and protective person, but his rough speech can be threatening to most characters.
Friendly: "Ya don't have to be so formal. Name's Cody Watson. From what I can remember, I'm the Ultimate Ranch Hand."
Confused: "Shoot, I'm completely lost. Can someone bring me up to speed?"
Threatening: "You're right. I almost feel silly lettin' that slip my mind."
