Gods and Monsters; A Hetalia Comic [Artists and VAs Needed]

England is a power-hungry, sometimes cruel and manipulative, always grouchy and sharp, Empire, who loves nothing more than flaunting power and keeping his colonies in line. Power has gone to his head, and he is a lot more arrogant and cruel than shown in canon. Under this, however, he is terrified of being alone, and being 'just another little island' like he used to be, which is why he is so desperate to keep his Empire strong and powerful. He favors America a lot over his other colonies, however, as soon as he realizes he's lost control over him, tries to crack down harder on him. England struggles with alcohol as a coping mechanism to deal with stress and America, and can often use strong language. He's yet to realize he's given up his friends and family for his Empire, though claims that his loneliness is natural, refusing to listen to France, who often tries to persuade him to go back to his old self. He is a sarcastic and cold man, who does care about his family, but pushes it all aside for glory. After he loses America, England spirals somewhat, avoiding his former colony and all those that helped him, both out of embarrassment and upset, as well as anger. He is oblivious to the problems he is causing his other colonies, and those round about him. Vindictive and easily jealous, the British Empire is not a nice man, not at first.

France is recovering from the last war England won against him, and mourning the loss of his son while plotting revenge on England. He has not lost himself to power the way England has, and he is still the same stubborn and dramatic man as he’s always been, but there is an air of seriousness and ruthlessness to him that comes with being an Empire of the Old World in his voice. He misses Canada dearly, and misses the relationship he and England used to have as children. He resents England dearly for stealing Canada away from him and subsequently causing France so much pain, but is also determined to cause England the same pain he felt all those years ago. France desperately hoped that the New World would be better than the Old World, and that they would not fight or declare war, and he is angry at every Empire, including himself, for allowing war to break out. Nevertheless, he supports America's desire for independence, because he feels he deserves it, because he wants to take revenge on England, and mostly because he is sure this will help him gain back Canada. France is sly and cunning, and is not afraid to be manipulative sometimes, even if he doesn't like it.

America is not yet the hero he will become in canon - he is yet to be shaped by his revolution and the harsh reality of being a nation. As of this, he is still rather immature and oblivious, but much smarter than people give him credit for, as well as a lot more selfish. He has a strong sense of what is right and what is wrong initially, but also a desperate desire to make England notice him as an equal, rather than as an inferior. America is extremely prideful, if inexperienced, and although he has been sheltered from the horrors of war due to being brought up with England, he is prepared to do anything to win his independence. For all he denies it, he and England are very similar - both have tempers, and the thirst for power, and put their nations and this power-hunger over their family and friends. America sees himself not as England, however, but as the manifestation of what the New World should represent - something that only adds to his arrogance that grows after he wins his war. He doesn't give much regard as to how his opinion or actions affect others until the consequences come back to bite him; all he cares about is showing England he is worthy of being equal if not greater, and keeping his people happy and free.

Canada is a tad different from how he is in canon - namely, he isn't as quiet and painfully shy as he is in the actual anime and manga. Canada is a young teen, who still desperately misses France as his caretaker, but has an odd desperation to defend and look after England, especially after America leaves. Bitter and upset at his brother leaving, Canada seems far more mature than he looks, and defends England loyally even though the Empire will barely give him a glance. In a way, he is attempting to prove to England why he is the better child, not America - England's blatant disregard of him as a child gave him some serious confusion as to why he was so ignored. Desperate for attention and love, eager to please his 'father', Canada develops a hatred of his brother, who has left England in what he believes to be a cruel attempt to break their family apart, and also develops a love-hate feelings towards France - on one hand, he loves France as a son loves a father, but knows England would not approve at all. After the war, Canada is tasked with the job of keeping England safe and stable after America's absence impacts them both heavily, and begins drinking himself, both to cope with everything and to follow England's example. France eventually finds this out, and forces him to undergo a heavy detox. After this, Canada becomes largely disillusioned to England's real character, and after fighting largely with him, moves to live on his own, while not asking for independence. All of this makes him a stringer character,who is far more blunt, weary of the world, and cynical, though still very much childishly optimistic to an extent.