VIGIL (Social Murder Mystery Visual Novel)

Name: Ira Alexis

[eye-ruh uh-LEK-sis]

Pronouns: Any/All

Occupation: Monitoring Guard

Ethnicity: Chinese

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✧ Personality:

Likes: Quiet places, coffee, and photography

Dislikes: City life, small talk, spicy food

Description: Ira is a very quiet and observant person. They tend to not say much, although chatty if the situation is right. They are open-minded and willing to learn, hopeful for better exchanges despite a gnawing, empty feeling inside of them screaming they’re bad luck. Analytic as they are, they notice things others don’t due to their photographic memory, being able to recall specific key moments easily. This fuels them, and anytime their intuition or memory serves wrong, they feel that same beckoning feeling. Quiet, composed, and helpful when not occupied with other things. 

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✧ Voice:

Medium, Androgynous, Calm, Soft Narrator

Ira is the protagonist of the series and sometimes narrates the story. They are typically monotone and calm with slight emotion behind their words. We don't have a specific idea in mind for them, as we'd rather hear your interpretations of Ira. 

Voice References: Stevonnie from Steven Universe, 

Name: Toshi Masaki

[tow-shee mah-sah-kee]

Pronouns: He/Him

Occupation: Intern

Ethnicity: Japanese

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✧ Personality:

Likes: Multi-tasking, being productive or "useful", microwaved meals

Dislikes: Confrontation, speeches, disorder

Description: Toshi is naturally very scatter-brained, but laser-focused. He tends to clam up in normal situations, but does very well in a crisis, being awfully calm. He often seeks out the attention and praise of others, always giving his above and beyond to aid the group. While he is lacking in social skills, especially with women, he makes up for with his endurance and speed when completing tasks he’s done before. He may be nervous--and probably a little sweaty--but he’s one of the most reliable employees you could count on.

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✧ Voice:

Masculine, Medium, Nervous, Rambles often, <:) energy

Toshi is your stereotypical anxious, fresh-faced college grad. He tends to talk in a naturally positive and hopeful tone despite his natural anxiety for most things. His normal speech is calm and inquisitive, although can turn anxious when rushed or thinking out loud. Very ditzy.

Voice References: Deckard from Bee and Puppycat

Name: Mithi Paraluman

[meet-he pah-rah-loo-man]

Pronouns: She/They

Occupation: Dollmaker

Ethnicity: Filipino

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✧ Personality:

Likes: Cutecore, bonding, tea parties

Dislikes: bitter food/drink, pessimists, colorless palettes

Description: Mithi is a bright soul, often cheerful and sensitive. She has a broad sense of humor and a love for the cuter side of life. They enjoy being an extrovert, often trying to get others to follow whatever side quest she may be going on, especially if it’s doll-related. She is a believer in “ignorance is bliss”, often ignoring negative things that happen. Bubbly, upbeat, and sweeter than honey, Mithi is a strong glue that holds friendships together. 

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✧ Voice:

Female/Androgynous, Airy, Upbeat, Excited (Preferred) Philippine-English Accent  

Mithi will end up having more lines than most. She starts off very sweet and soft, but can get very growl-y and pitchy when angry quickly. They’re very expressive and dramatic, going through emotions quickly. Mithi’s voice isn’t super high-pitched, but higher than the rest of the cast.

Voice References: Kyoka Sakura from Madoka Magika 

Name: Malachi Creedman

[mah-luh-kai kreed-man]

Pronouns: He/Him

Occupation: Combat Medic

Ethnicity: African American

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✧ Personality:

Likes: tea, cleanliness, authority

Dislikes: chaos, ignorance, emotions

Description: Malachi is a very blunt, direct man. He will tend to raise his voice often, attempting to be a voice of reason for the group, but although quick to anger and personal attacks, even though he doesn’t mind insulting people himself. He seems to have apathy for anyone but his family and tends to zone out when he isn’t occupied with other things. Although in times of crisis, Malachi is the man to go to, detaching from everything else to focus on the issue at hand. Authoritative, a natural leader, and the bluntest thing you’ll ever see, Malachi is not the man to mess with.

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✧ Voice:

Masculine, Direct, Low-Medium, Authoritative, Raspy (situational) 

Malachi typically has clear speech in normal conversation, but turns raspy when getting a bit louder. He’s detached and cold in tone, not being a very emotional man unless it’s anger. He’s very military-centered in his outfit and speech, always being authoritative and direct.  

Voice References: Ogun Montgomery from Fire Force

Name: Dani Russo

[dan-ee ruus-oh]

Pronouns: He/They

Occupation: Cellist

Ethnicity: Chilean

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✧ Personality:

Likes: Calm music, nature, matcha

Dislikes: Concerts, uncertainty, aggression

Description: Dani often keeps to himself, attempting to listen to music or composing when he can. Although, his hearing is quite exceptional, causing him to analyze the slightest of sounds, making group activities difficult. With a nonchalant and quiet exterior, he tends to keep people at arms-length softly. While he prefers solitude and his cello, he doesn’t mind the natural synchronicities of life as long as they aren’t too loud or bright. He tends to think before he speaks, always being mindful of his words even if there’s a musical innuendo included. 

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✧ Voice:

Medium, Masculine, Calm, Breathy, Mumbly, Monotone 

Dani’s speech is always relatively calm and breathy with a neutral tone. He never rises to anger or gets upset and will often substitute it for disappointment or frustration. He never really yells and stays quiet a lot of the time. Think of a guy who doesn’t mind interaction but has a small social battery.

Voice References: Cam from Date Everything

Name: Trinity Vera

[trin-it-ee vair-ah]

Pronouns: She/Her

Occupation: Babysitter

Ethnicity: English (American Southern)

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✧ Personality:

Likes: Pampering, bonding, balance

Dislikes: Irrationality, blood, horror tropes

Description: Trinity is a bright girl with a fragile mind, being the most sensitive out of the group. She tends to try to cheer everyone up regardless of the situation, thinking if she takes care of them, nothing bad will happen, causing her to live in a bit of delusion. She cries at practically anything, and is dumber than you’d expect, but that’s due to her lack of education. Even though she isn’t book smart, she’s very street smart. Laced with some southern charm, this belle is trained with smiles, self-care, and a safety reminder or two. 

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✧ Voice:

Feminine, Medium-High, Chirpy, Fast Speech, Clear, Dramatic, (Optional) Washed American Southern Accent

Trinity has a slight southern accent, slipping out in rushed speech or emotional intensity.  She typically talks fast and has an American 'Valley Girl' accent otherwise, just not *too* valley girl. Have fun with her! She’s very dramatic and emotional and her tone is very upbeat and positive. We’d like to see your take of her!

Voice References: Reese Witherspoon (with her slight southern slang) 

Name: Seo-Jun Hahn

[see-oh june hahn]

Pronouns: He/Him

Occupation: Stage Combatant 

Ethnicity: South Korean

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✧ Personality:

Likes: Fighting, performances, safety

Dislikes: Ranged weaponry, cowardice, injustice

Description: Seo-Jun is a rather brash man that often jumps to conclusions and rushes into situations. He can be rather loud and quick to rage, often appearing aggressive, however, he never harms anyone. He has strong morals when it comes to death and guns (or any ranged weapon, really), deeming anyone using them “weaklings” and “cowards”. He lives and dies by the blade, boasting about it slightly, even if his current occupation is of the performance variety. He has good intentions, it’s just a matter of if he can get them out with the intensity of the emotions he feels. Loud, proud, and definitely not a coward, Seo-Jun has the most gusto out of everyone. 

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✧ Voice:

Masculine, Deep/Low, Brash, Raspy, Loud, Casual/Slang

Seo-Jun is EMOTIONALLY INTENSE. Gets loud easily, naturally raspy/edgy speech, and has a naturally aggressive tone. He's more emotion-filled than the voice reference. Think of saying a normal sentence, but louder and with double the emotion and you’ve smoked a cigarette or two.

Voice References: Ran Hama from Tetro Danganrona: PINK

Name: Esme Mazibuko

[ez-may mah-zee-boo-koh]

Pronouns: She/Her

Occupation: Cartographer 

Ethnicity: South African

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✧ Personality:

Likes: Nature, puzzles, teamwork

Dislikes: Uncertainty, weather changes, darkness

Description: Esme is a naturally wary and uncertain girl, always looking around for things that could be wrong. With insane situational awareness and intuition, Esme is an intelligent girl who only wants the best for everyone. However, it falls short due to her lack of confidence in herself, causing her to not speak up and panic. Being a people-pleaser, she enjoys a lack of conflict and relaxing situations, often choosing to reside in nature when she feels lost in herself. This vastly independent explorer has a bright,empathetic personality beneath the nervous, quiet shield she encases herself in, even if she expresses it a bit later than most. 

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✧ Voice:

Low/Medium, Feminine, Soft, Nervous, Warm, Calm Pauses

Esme naturally has a warm, but nervous tone. She's shy in most situations but rambles when the opportunity is given. She tends to overthink and panic a lot, causing her to ramble from time to time. She never really has the emotional energy to get angry and never gets loud. Stay warm and calm. 

Voice References: Sky Young from Arcane

Name: Ophelia Aria

[oh-feel-ee-uh are-ee-uh]

Pronouns: She/Her

Occupation: Unknown 

Ethnicity: French-Canadian

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✧ Personality:

Likes: Chocolate, anomalies (statistical and physical), solitude

Dislikes: Gatherings, bugs, loud noises

Description: Ophelia is a quiet and independent girl who tends to keep to herself. It’s not that she’s shy, she just clams up around people, only talking if she needs to. She tends to be pretty neutral and open-minded, being a strong listener for the people around her. She swears by her intuition, always having it there to allow her to escape potentially bad situations. Oftentimes compared to a black cat, Ophelia will be there to say hello and then she’ll attempt to escape somewhere. She is very kind, always polite with others and will bite her tongue if snippy, although it will be clear on her face. Calm, quiet, and solo is the way Ophelia prefers her days.

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Feminine, Medium-High, Quiet, Breathy, Soft, Murmuring

Ophelia is quiet with soft speech, usually monotone. Sometimes sheepish. Another good reference would be Chiaki from SDR2. Typically tired and has a neutral tone. We’d like to see your take on her!

Voice References: Shiho Suzui from Persona 5 (or most Christine Maria Cabanos roles)

Name: Luka Williams 

[lew-kah will-ee-ums]

Pronouns: He/Him

Occupation: Influencer 

Ethnicity: English (American Western)

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✧ Personality:

Likes: Large events, music, photography

Dislikes: “Bad vibes”, fire/smoke, heights

Description: Luka is a relaxed guy who is open-minded. He can get along with pretty much anyone and he seems to know of his magnetism. He knows his effects, ultimately being a little egotistical of his standing, but very loyal and dedicated to those around him. He picks up on patterns of behavior well, although he is a bit lacking in common sense. He takes any opportunity to kick it back and party a little even if the situation doesn’t call for it. He dislikes anyone who tries to ruin the “vibe” going on, even if it’s a safety measure or two. Laid-back, charming, and a bit cocky, Luka is a popular man.

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Masculine, Medium-High, “Bro”, Relaxed, Playful

Think very 'bro' speech. Americanized with slight slang terms. Dramatic, sometimes cocky, and sometimes flirty. Very...*influencer*. Dare I say another good reference would be Logan Paul. He has a neutral tone but upbeat personality. 

Voice References: Natsuhiko Hyuuga from After School Hanako-Kun (or Logan Paul)

Name: Raina Hikialani 

[ray-nuh he-kia-lah-nee]

Pronouns: She/Her

Occupation: Handler 

Ethnicity: Polynesian

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Likes: Animals, large crowds, fast cars

Dislikes: Large animals, aggressiveness, liars

Description: Reina is a naturally demanding and brash woman who takes control of situations easily with her voice or her hands. She has a natural knack for leadership despite her rough exterior and delivery. She’s pessimistic, always assuming the worst of others even if she’s extremely loyal to them. She seems to snap at people easily, thinking they have something more to hide. Despite her jaggedness, Reina is a very protective person, especially over animals and people she holds close. She believes humans and animals aren’t too far apart, it’s just how you act on your emotions. Being able to reign in both humans and animals alike, Reina is a strong commander and leader.

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Feminine, Low-Medium, Brash, Interrogative, Fiery

Reina is quick to emotion, her tone usually being naturally negative. She is sarcastic, but typically saves her big personality for uplifting others or pulling them down, not for normal conversation. When she gets fired up, she gets VERY fired up and conversationally, generally brash and angry.

Voice References: Rumi Usagiyama (Mirko) from My Hero Academia

Name: Rowan Moore 

[row-en more]

Pronouns: He/They

Occupation: Cartomancer

Ethnicity: English (Western European)

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Likes: Storytelling, bitter food/drink, romantic manga

Dislikes: Intense people, jealousy, frauds

Description: Rowan is a quiet boy who tends to think before he speaks. He prefers the spirits over people, after all. He is ultimately selfless and is guided morally by his cards that are never wrong. He takes his cartomancy very seriously, having full rituals for it, and not allowing others to ruin the energy around. For a quiet guy, he will speak his mind if he feels the need to if something does not go according to plan. But, that’s if what the universe tells him is too late or not. Even if he won’t say much a lot of the time, he is kind and will usually take up an offer to hang out, never initiating any contact himself. Sweet, quiet, and calm is what he tries to abide by.

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Masculine/Androgynous, Medium-High, Breathy, Soft, (Optional) English Accent (Western/UK)

Rowan is a tired one, typically monotone and "trying to save his energy for other things". He intentionally trails off or is vague from time to time. Quiet, observant, and helpful. Often neutral and the type to speak only when he has to. He is a bit more formal in speech given his dialect.

Voice References: Ferb from Phineas and Ferb 

Name: John Television 

[joh-nn tell-eh-viz-ion]

Pronouns: Any/All

Occupation: Robot, The Host

Ethnicity: Unknown

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Likes: Showmanship, truthfulness, drama

Dislikes: Unwilling participants, anticlimactic situations, rule-benders

Description: John Television is our dearly beloved game host who looooves drama. While John is a robot, he’s a very strong robot, only showing his full capabilities when necessary. He’s a very cheesy man who will always pop up to see what’s happening. When he falters, he tries brushing it off into denial. However, with his strong charisma, he tells any information like an opportunity of sale. Over-the-top, dramatic, and confident is our John Television.

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Masculine/Androgynous, Medium-Low, Clear, Playful, Dramatic

John is the 'Mascot Host' of the game. The inspo for John came from both Caine and Tenna, so feel free to use them both as references. Have fun with him, make it cheesy and VERY “game show host”. His behavior and speech is similar to Monokuma’s from the Danganronpa games. Think, “I know all the answers and can’t tell you but I WILL make you go on ten different sidequests to get there and I won’t tell you that regardless”. 

Voice References: Caine from The Amazing Digital Circus

✧ Submit any musical pieces you feel like contributing. We prefer things like soundtrack OSTs, snippets of background music, or composition for a visual novel. Give us the details of the projects you were in! Although, any music is welcomed. 

✧ What we are ideally going for: 

✧ Soundtrack composition similar to any Danganronpa game 

✧ We are aiming for a mixture of tracks ranging from Lofi to Intense (alike Persona 5 soundtrack). Feel free to use most visual novels as a reference!

✧ We are building the music as we go and are open to ideas and interpretations!

✧ Submit any and all art you would like. Preferences are stated below, but we'd love to see your broad range of skills!

What we're ideally looking for:

✧ Splash art, cover art, logos

✧ Scenes with multiple people 

✧ General fanart

✧ Multiple artists that have the ability to work together and produce a similar art style all together.

✧ Submit any and all modelling work that you feel like submitting. Preferences are stated below, but we will accept any renders, models, or WIP of 3d objects. Resumes and websites are also welcomed. 

✧ What we are ideally looking for: 

✧ Experience with Roblox Studio/Blender/3D Design Software 

✧ Ability to efficiently model small and large scale objects with medium detail 

✧ Submit any and all writing work you've done professionally or not. While we have our preferences, we're open to reading most work even if it isn't too relevant. We also accept websites.

✧ Please don't submit something crazy long. We don't have a limit, but we don't want to spend all of our time reading long submissions. 

✧ What we're looking for: 

✧ Danganronpa-esque scenarios/visual novel writing

✧ Multiple-character interactions 

✧ General experience with writing/editing long-form character development and interaction