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Thank you to all who auditioned. I will be researching to those chosen hopefully soon.
Toil with Trouble is a webcomic set to be re-released on Halloween of 2023. It is made with a mixture of 3D and 2D.
[Summary of Story]
It is set in an alternative universe England (2015) where magic is both known and normal. It's focused on the story of Kimmy Harper, a witch moving to her advanced studies. As part of those studies, she has had to summon a Familiar. She summons Raphael, a warth demon who is much, much more powerful than he first appears.
The comic is LGBTQIA+ positive, with many of the characters with varying sexuality. Sex is mentioned but not shown.
The old version is still available to read on Tapas for now. So while are has changed a long, as well as some writing, its a way for you to see if its the type of project would be interested in. https://tapas.io/series/ToilwithTrouble
[Workload/Timescale]
Due to the current online climate for original comics/webtoons, I have decided it would be best to make a comic-dub version alongside the comic itself. The hope is to make TikTok/shorts and then compile those into longer videos for YouTube. As such, it would be work done in batches, most likely doing multiple episode recordings. The frequency of this will completely depend on my speed of creating the comic. Everything will be organized through Discord
Obviously, the main cast will be needed much more than side characters. Some characters might not be needed for months at a time (again, depends on my speed of work). As such, it could be a role that lasts years or is needed only for a short amount of time. It would be an ongoing, rolling project.
However, if after two years there is no interest in the comic/no audience then the project will most likely come to a close. It all depends on reception.
[Compansation]
While starting out I cannot pay anything- since I myself do not have a solid income- the hope is that the comic will earn donations/patrons or money through YouTube's ad revenue scheme. If it does ever make money, Voice Actors and others who are helping me will be paid at a rate depending on what the money coming in is. I've listed it as this project as 'Unpaid' for now, since I have no idea what kind of impact the dubbed version will make.
Thank you to all who auditioned. I will be researching to those chosen hopefully soon.
First appearance: Episode 001
Kimmy Harper is the main character of Toil with Trouble. A young adult female elf atending witch school. She is a weeb who fully intends to become a dungoneer (RPG style Dungeon explorer) or a Japanese Idol
(Happy) I didn't ask your name. My name is Kimmy, by the way.
(Sad/Pouty) But I'm allowed to change my mind...
(Casting Magic) With my Blood I Summon thee, and my Familiar Though Shalt Be
First Appearance: Episode 001
Nina Miller is Kimmy's best friend. Often quick to anger and defend her friend against bullies. She has a golden heart as well as the mouth of a sailor. Also is a witch who bakes with magic
(Encouraging) I knew you would be way too nervous Kimmy, so I went ahead and baked this for you
(Angery) Oh, I'll give you an eyesore- when I punch you- in the face!
(Appathetic/Disgusted) What's it to you anyway, Sacrlet?
First appearance: Episode 001
While a main character, she might be considered an antagonist. She's a bully and slightly abusive. Comes from a religious noble family and is now trying to find what to do with herself now that her life plans have been ruined
(Gloating) My Mother had them specially tailored for me for this moment.
(Disgusted) Although I doubt you'll get a Familiar covered in crumbs like that
(Happy) Soon the Sisterhood of the Shining Moon will come to take me away
First appearance: Episode 001
Deputy Headmistress who is also in charge of the Summoning Exam. Older lady. Stern but also caring.
(Stern Shout) You two!
(Strict) Come on girls, I haven't got all day!
(Comforting) Miss Harper, I know you've always struggled with exams
First appearance: Episode 006
Femboi-style incubus.Dirty-minded and very flirty. Bit of a valley-girl. The voice should be feminine and smooth, like he's always flirting.
(Curious) Wow, when was the last time you were summoned?
(Excited) Oh my Devil! Another Demon! I'm Harvix, I'm an incubus!
(Cooing) Aww, that's so cute~
First appearance: Episode 007
7-year-old elf girl. Small and cute, cries often
(Nervous) P-Promise you won't be mad?
(Excited) It's chocolate and sweets!
(Sobbing) S-Sammy said now that you have a Familiar, you won't wanna talk to me anymore
First appearance: Episode 009
A mysterious and bloodthirsty woman of unknown origins. Sultry and manipulative
(Curious) So... he has came because of you.
(Mirthful) This is going to be fun
(Foreboding/Excited) Do you hear that? It's the sound of the drums of War
First voiced appearance: Episode 012
A sweet and innocent buff Earth Fae.
(Relieved) Thank the Great Mother! I’m not the only one!
(Happy) Cheer up Raph, at least it means we can get our Familiar Licence!
(Sad) I thought this kitchen was for everyone here
First Appearance: Episode 012
Dungeoneering and Adventuring Teach, a total tank of a woman. Typical gruff adventurer. Yells a lot but cares about her students not dying.
(Attention Grabbing) *Clears Throat* Shouldn't you be in orentation?
(Slightly Aggressive) Perhaps I didn't make myself clear...
(Explaining) You girls can’t rely on your Familiar to do everything. That is a mistake that has cost Witches their lives.
First appearance: Episode 013
A blind wind Fae who has been summoned for a long, long time. Tired and soft.
(Explaining) Then if we're all here, we shall start. My name is Levon and I'm the Headmistesss's Familiar. You will answer to me
(Humoured) Ah, it's been a while since you've been summoned, correct?
(Respectfully) Mistress, our old... 'friend' has returned
First Appearance: Episode 014
Headmistress of the witch school, she can be playful but also scary. Finds a lot of things amusing but can switch quickly to rage
(Curious) If one of my little students summoned him then I suspect a certain someone will want to find out why
(Softly) The sound of war drums is getting louder
First Appearance: Episode 001
Narrator that is occasionally used to explain lore. Open to anything
At the Weeping Willow Witchery Academy, Witches who have entered their 18th year of age are expected to summon a Familiar as part of a starting exam for that year.