QLIPHOTH 13 : A LIMBUS COMPANY DUB

Sinner #1 - Yi Sang

Yi Sang is a cryptic and mellow man with a lot of thoughtfulness to him. He was a researcher and architect previously affiliated with the League of Nine Littérateurs, having invented the Mirror as a T Corp. researcher prior to joining Limbus Company.

"Formerly the youngest chief researcher at the [REDACTED] Wing, this Sinner possesses higher intelligence compared to most others. We estimate that everyday conversation with this Sinner will prove difficult for managers selected by our current screening process. Avoiding communication altogether will pose a risk on its own, however. If the Sinner remains silent for a long time, that means he is currently processing a line of deliberate thought; we recommend waiting patiently for him." 

Yi Sang's voice is calm and mellow, if not a little sad and empty from time to time. There is very little enthusiasm to his voice and it may be seen as monotone. 

This character is Korean and is based off of "The Wings" by Yi Sang. 

PROMO VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsffQ_RfOYQ

Sinner #2 - Faust

Faust is an observant and intelligent woman with a slight know-it-all attitude. She was the first Sinner to be affiliated with Limbus Company, having spent the time leading up to it recruiting the members of the LCB and developing Mephistopheles.

"The Sinner who developed the engine of Mephistopheles, the bus operated by Limbus Company. She claims that there is no one in the City who could rival her library of knowledge and wisdom, and she isn't necessarily wrong. You might find her high and mighty attitude when she allows you to converse with her displeasing, but as seen with how she treats everyone with subtle gestures of arrogance, there is no hope of her parting with it, ever. We recommend simply nodding once and getting over it. Even though she has an unparalleled genius, we can't quite figure out how to use this one. Perhaps you could be the one to find out? " 

Faust's voice is calm and soft, at a medium pitch. She shares a Korean VA with Raiden Ei from Genshin Impact, for a better idea of the type of voice. 

This character is German and is based off of Johann Faust from Goethe's Faust.

PROMO VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zJ8EZU6MXE

Sinner #3 - Don Quixote

Don Quixote is a rambunctious and steadfast woman with a strong sense of justice. She never parts with her shoes Rocinante, on her quest to become a valorous Fixer of the City.

"There is no Sinner that can outmatch this one's level of passion. An avid aficionada of all things Fixer, she adorns herself with a variety of Fixer-related merchandise. They won't affect her performance in combat one way or another, so there is no need for you to restrict her from keeping her decorations. She is deeply immersed in the role of a righteous Fixer, hence the exaggerated mannerisms akin to those of an actor. (Has such a thing ever existed, really?) It's advised to play along with her for a smooth mission. " 

Don Quixote's voice is joyful and enthusiastic, as well as loud and flexible. She speaks in Old English (with thee's and thou's and such) about 95% of the time. 

Note: "Quixote" is pronounced "Key-ho-tay" and "Rocinante" is roughly pronounced "Rows-ee-nante". 

This character is Spanish and is based off of Don Quixote from the titular novel by Miguel de Cervantes.

PROMO VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7osI0bdrsA

Sinner #4 - Ryoshu

Ryōshū is an ungovernable woman with a fascination in art that she uniquely defines, with little tolerance for what disinterests or offends her. Her ventures prior to Limbus Company are unknown, an implied affiliation with the Fingers of the Backstreets notwithstanding.

"As they say, every person has their own creed—and it’s only right to respect it as the Executive Manager. But with some creeds, you will have difficulty in even simply pretending to sympathize. You will have noticed that the Sinner in question is a silent chain-smoker whose eyes shine with a euphoric gleam only during battle. She believes that senselessly destroying the enemy's heads is an uncultured act and a step backward for art. If you are at your wit's end, please press the red button included in your welcome kit.
[CAUTION]: This Sinner's background is one that even our company may have trouble handling; it is advised against making her breed personal resentment towards you. " 

Ryoshu's voice is a low-medium pitched female voice. It likely has a bit of a rasp to it, as the character is a chain smoker.

Note: Ryoshu speaks in what she calls SANGRIA ; something similar to Japanese "Yojijukugo" . These are 4-character idioms. However, rather than using the actual meanings of the characters to form compound words or idiomatic phrases, she is forming abbreviations using their literal pronunciation sounds.

This character is Japanese, and is likely based on Yoshihide from "Hell Screen" by Ryunosuke Akutagawa.

PROMO VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PP73VGLCUmg

Sinner #5 - Meursault

Meursault is a reserved and complacent man with a desire to be clearly communicated with. He was previously affiliated with N Corp., having tried and failed to form an opinion on their ideals prior to joining Limbus Company.

"Wants clear and concise commands, requiring no judgement on his part. " 

Merusault's voice is low and steady. He is clear in his words, though at times talks too fast or too slow.

This character is French and is based off of Meursault from "The Stranger" by Albert Camus.

PROMO VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZcQ7c9-gKE

Sinner #6 - Hong Lu

Hong Lu is a giddy and naive man with a tendency for unintentionally insensitive words. He is one of many children of the large and wealthy Jia Family, having lived a life of sheltered luxury prior to joining Limbus Company.

"A Sinner who had lived an affluent life before becoming our company's asset. As such, he has a certain admiration for a free life; but occasionally, he may make ignorant and unsavory questions in regards to the food cooked by a certain other Sinner or other aspects of the low-lives' lowly culture. This can cause much irritation for the other Sinners. However, it is important to note that no sarcastic undertones are contained in his curiosity-driven inquiries, so it is ill-advised to let them get physical over it. " 

Hong Lu's voice is a medium pitch and generally airy and playful. 

This character is Chinese and is based off of Jia Baoyu from "Dream of the Red Chamber" / "The Story of the Stone" by Cao Xueqin.

PROMO VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjDodp8zMHA

Sinner #7 - Heathcliff

Heathcliff is a brash and action-oriented man with a strong, dedicated spirit. He was previously affiliated with Wuthering Heights, having grown up alongside the Earnshaws and later working for the Dead Rabbits Syndicate prior to joining Limbus Company.

"This Sinner prefers to take action rather than wait for logic to dictate his course. His thoughts and feelings are blatantly visible in his demeanor, and he has no intention of hiding them; his brashness may cause headaches (or physical injury leading to a headache) in the process of forming a relationship. Please do note that this is not an indication of serious damage to the Sinner's thought process. If his fit of rage persists, please contact the human resources department. Once you realize that he is the type that tends to be simple-minded, you'll have an easier time handling him. " 

Heathcliff's voice is rough and his speech tends to be brash, but also very emotional. He speaks with a lot of British/English slang, so it's recommended to voice him with an accent.

This character is English/British and is based off of Heathcliff from "Wuthering Heights" by Emily Bronte.

PROMO VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4ve1VE3s0E

Sinner #9 - Rodion

More frequently known as Rodya, she is a lighthearted and nonchalant woman with a preference for informal conversation. She was previously affiliated with Yurodiviye, having worked to overturn the injustices of the District 25 Backstreets prior to joining Limbus Company.

"The unfortunate traits of being Backstreets-born are apparent in this Sinner. She loves money, gambling, and betting—so it is advised to pay close attention to her as the manager. She tends to deflect orders with an unimpressive wink or a silly joke; we recommend taking a stern stance at times to remind her that you are her superior. Her mood may be down at irregular intervals. There is nothing you can do to aid her in that state, so we recommend waiting for it to pass. " 

Rodya's voice is medium-pitch, with a slightly flirty, playful tone to it. She is casual and laid-back.

This character is Russian and is based off of Rodion Raskolnikov from "Crime and Punishment" by Fyodor Dostoevsky. 

PROMO VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3f2OxKLg0KY

Sinner #12 - Outis

Outis is a brusque and assertive woman with a poorly-disguised inclination to look down on those around her. Previously affiliated with the Smoke War, she has a tendency to judge others based on her experiences there prior to joining Limbus Company.

"This Sinner could serve as an excellent advisor depending on your capability. However, she also has a meddlesome tendency, so it is recommended to keep her satisfied with short replies of agreement. She is an expert when it comes to tactics and various pearls of wisdom about life, making her advice all the more valuable for your mission. In addition, she possesses a vast knowledge of workshop technologies; you could trust her with simple repairs of the bus
[NOTICE]: Unlike the other Sinners, accessing records pertaining to the past of this sinner is not permitted.
[WARNING]: Keep an eye on this Sinner and beware that she does not exercise her cunning intellect for purposes other than completing our company's mission. " 

Outis has a lower female voice, and tends to have an air of command when she speaks due to her past.

This character is Greek and is based off of Odysseus from The Odyssey. 

PROMO VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lY613l8FQTI

Sinner #13 - Gregor

Gregor is a good-humored and composed man with a bit of a competitive side. He was previously affiliated with the Smoke War, having fought for the Old G Corp. alongside other bug-augmented test subjects prior to joining Limbus Company.

"This Sinner is relatively easy to handle in terms of personality. However, an upsurge of emotion or a sudden change of environment may cause parts or the whole of his body to transform into insectile (notably akin to a carapace, resembling that of the _________) tissues. If you do not wish to be a rude manager (not that you're obligated to be nice), we recommend keeping your facial expression in check so that your disgust is not visible to him. He sometimes uses cynical language, but he can still be reasoned with, and you can get around him without much difficulty as long as you learn the knack of it. " 

Gregor's voice is rather raspy, as, like Ryoshu, he smokes often. He speaks rather casually. 

This character is German/Jewish and is based off of Gregor Samsa from "The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka.

PROMO VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=to_4-SeDid8

Sinner #10 & Executive Manager - Dante

Dante is a relatively grounded and attentive manager with a tendency to make quips. The game opens with them purposefully wiping their memory and replacing their head with a prosthetic clock, only to be approached and recruited by Limbus Company minutes later.

Dante lacks a focus Canto of their own, but acts as Limbus Company's ever-present main character, bumbling through the hellish journey of guiding the Sinners down their paths to the Golden Boughs.

NOTES: Dante's head is a clock, and in-game doesn't have a voice at all. They also have no gender at all, though are debatably masculine in presentation. We are deciding to dub over a lot of the text spoken to the Sinners, as well as their narration, as Dante serves as a narrator for the game.

We would like a voice that is androgynous. 

Guide - Vergilius

Vergilius is a Color Fixer known as the Red Gaze. He is a continuing character from the Project Moon web novel Leviathan posted on Posttype. He was an independent Fixer running his own Office in V Corp.

Currently, Vergilius is employed as the guide of Limbus Company and dedicated to his role as caretaker of Charon, rarely showing his true strength as a Color.

Vergilius is a jaded and straightforward individual with a sharp tongue. He is emotionally detached from most of the group, viewing them as a group of unruly children he has to watch over. He keeps his distance from them, and has no qualms with threatening Sinners with extreme violence or using it to discipline them.

His voice is lower, and a bit gravely. He is often very serious. 

Bus Driver - Charon

Charon, is the offbeat, childishly strange Bus Driver of Limbus Company's bus, Mephistopheles. She first appeared as a minor character in Leviathan, a prequel web comic.

Charon is a laconic, quiet individual whose few words are blunt and brief. Charon simply seems to be in her own world, and repeatedly proves that she is neither shy nor scared of the Sinners. Similarly to Vergilius, Charon stays disconnected from the group and shows no interest in becoming close with them. Her stubborn refusal to learn how to use a map or navigate properly in Canto I: The Outcast is indicative of her unwavering nature and tendency to resist outside influence. Charon has somewhat of a childish personality, frequently using phrases such as "vroom-vroom" or "shimmy-shaky" and talking about Mephistopheles as if it were a living being. She also refers to herself exclusively in third person.

Her voice is soft and slightly monotone, and sounds much younger than most of the other characters.

Panther

Panther is a member of a mysterious group along with Lion and Wolf that, among other things, aims to hunt down and kill Dante. The trio appear to have knowledge of Dante's identity and purpose prior to the replacement of their head.

Panther is a rational and observational person, being the one to focus the discussion on what information they could gather. He can also be cruel, as seen by his comment on wanting to see Dante's expression while they died and his remark on The Sinners being so weak that they are no fun to kill. Despite this, he is not overconfident, retreating when told to.

Lion

Lion is a member of a mysterious group along with Wolf and Panther that, amongst other things, aims to hunt down and kill Dante. The trio appear to have knowledge of Dante's identity and purpose prior to the replacement of their head.

Lion is a confident, strong person who has a tendency to become too emotional on jobs. She is excited to hunt people of a high caliber and wants to enjoy the thrill of killing such rare targets as much as possible.

She has a medium toned, slightly rough female voice.

Wolf 

Wolf is a member of a mysterious group along with Lion and Panther that, among other things, aims to hunt down and kill Dante for unknown reasons. The trio appear to have knowledge of Dante's identity and purpose prior to the replacement of their head.

Wolf is a focused individual who values the lessons she learned from her mentor and does not like to waste time. She is less emotive than her partners, overall allowing them to speak and demonstrate their abilities.

Her voice is generally somewhat soft.

Hermann

Hermann is on N Corp.'s Board of Directors and an overarching antagonist introduced in Canto I: The Outcast. Her group is currently in opposition with Limbus Company to retrieve the Golden Boughs within the ruined Lobotomy Corporation facilities.

A renowned scientist and current Director of a Wing, Hermann is a cunning woman, ruthless to anyone that stands in her way. She appears confident and cold-blooded, maintaining a serene expression and a calm demeanor in most situations.

As a former war-mongerer, she is the one responsible for gene-splicing the hapless feathers of Old G Corp. and ruining countless lives in the Smoke War. She maintains a mocking, yet affectionate relationship with her son and prized experiment, Gregor, whom she used as a poster boy for the war and continues to run his life—even after escaping her clutches.

She appears to be an older woman, as her "son" is 35.

Gubo 

Gubo is a recurring character that first appeared as a minor antagonist in the webcomic, Leviathan, in Book7 - Ingress.
Gubo is an overarching antagonist introduced in Canto I: The Outcast of Limbus Company. He is currently in opposition with Limbus Company to retrieve the Golden Boughs within the ruined Lobotomy Corporation facilities.

Gubo is a very professional man, as seen in Leviathan; though he was not interested in any of the art put on the Ring's auction and refused to bow his head, he wore the face veil and respected the gallery’s traditions. This however was a more pragmatic choice in order to avoid potential conflict, wanting to gain access to the Ring's corridor through the path of least resistance without unnecessary conflict.

At the core, Gubo is a cold-blooded man who will do whatever is takes to achieve his goals and keep his unflappable demeanor no matter the circumstance. When adapting to difficult circumstances, the scientist will still chat nonchalantly with even those who threaten his own life.

Jia Huan

Jia Huan is Hong Lu's older brother and an overarching antagonist introduced in Canto I: The Outcast.

A member of N Corp. and part of Director Hermann's team, he is currently in opposition with Limbus Company to retrieve the Golden Boughs within the ruined Lobotomy Corporation facilities.

Little is known about Jia Huan at the moment. However, he is shown to flaunt a blunt, arrogant personality, as well as having an embittered rivalry with Hong Lu. Jia Huan's personality seems to be notoriously unpleasant and violent, with Jia Xichun referring to him as "that asshole" and appearing surprised that Hong Lu came out of his encounter with Jia Huan unscathed.

Yuri 

Yuri is a Grade 8 Fixer and former employee of Lobotomy Corporation who acts as the main supporting character for Canto I: The Outcast.

Yuri is rather normal in comparison to the eccentric sinners. While she opens up to the group over the course of the chapter, she starts off considerably mild. Yuri expresses kindness and consideration, and although she is used enough to the violence of the City to have no reaction upon witnessing Mephistopheles' source of fuel, she is distressed by Aya's death to the point of Outis expressing her disapproval. It's clear that Yuri carries a form of unresolved trauma which continues to weigh on her and sometimes result in weak-heartedness. Dante even points out that she is always slouching, describing it as if "it was her sole surviving obligation to fulfill the wills of her late colleagues."

She also has a bit of an exasperated side to her, which shows when handling Charon, a bus driver with no idea how to use a map. However this situation only goes on to permeate Yuri's kindness when she later expresses wanting to properly teach her.

Aya

Aya is a Grade 8 Fixer and a supporting character in Canto I: The Outcast.

Aya is a relaxed person with a carefree nature. She typically makes jokes and keeps the mood of conversations light in contrast to her coworker Hopkins's more serious attitude. She is also kind, as seen by her treating Yuri with respect despite her being a newcomer from a fallen Wing.

Hopkins

Hopkins is a Grade 8 Fixer and a supporting character in Canto I: The Outcast.

Hopkins is a serious and often rude person, which is balanced out by his coworker Aya keeping him in check with her cheerful nature. He looks down on anyone he perceives as lesser than him, as seen by his dismissive and disrespectful treatment of Yuri and the Sinners. He shows a much nicer side of himself when interacting with people he values as equals or sees as above him, such as when he met Vergilius, who he holds some admiration for, or his friendly banter with Aya. When things get dangerous, Hopkins is quick to leave and protect himself with little consideration to the safety of others.

Alex 

Alex, also known in the game simply as Statuehead, is a survivor of Branch D-02, one of the many fallen branches of Lobotomy Corporation. She is a minor character in Canto I: The Outcast.

When Alex is met in the game, she is a shell of the person that she used to be. Yuri comments that her former coworker would never commit violence against others for the sake of her own survival despite there being evidence proving that the opposite was likely the truth. She shows a glimpse at who she once was when she asks Yuri to stop worrying about her and let her be, which is the only moment where she shows a true understanding and awareness of her surroundings.

G Corp. Head Manager

Old G Corp. Head Manager is a veteran of The Smoke War, where he was a soldier of Old G Corp. and the head manager of Gregor's unit, and is a minor antagonist in Canto I: The Outcast.

The Old G Corp. Head Manager views himself as an honorable soldier and he still cares about his subordinates even after the end of the war. He is resentful of Gregor for becoming a deserter and blames him for abandoning his comrades after being such an important figure for the Wing. Despite a decade passing since The Smoke War concluded, he feels as if he has never escaped the battlefield and views the desperate things he has done after the war to keep himself and his fellow veterans alive as disgusting, thinking of himself and the other veterans as no more than pests.

NOTE: This mans head is that of a bugs.

Tomah

Tomah was a soldier of Old G Corp. who fought in The Smoke War. He is a supporting character in Canto I: The Outcast.

Tomah is a proud soldier that views Gregor as a hero, able to list off several facts about the man with ease and is comforted by the fact that Gregor is on the battlefield, trusting in him to help turn the tide in G Corp's favor. As the loops of Gregor's memories play out, Tomah's augmentations become more visible and disturbing, but he keeps his optimistic attitude and never displays a lack of faith in G Corp.

Hooligans

These are small, extra roles that only have a few lines. There are different hooligans available, so multiple people will likely be cast.

Veterans

These are small, extra roles that only have a few lines. There are different veterans available, so multiple people will likely be cast.

Citizens 

These are small, extra roles that only have a few lines. There are different citizens available, so multiple people will likely be cast.