Damien Cross

Age:

19

Gender:

Male

Supernatural Ability:

Aura Flare – Damien's emotions can manifest as bursts of invisible energy that disrupt nearby supernatural forces. Ghosts, spirits, and curses react violently or retreat when he's emotionally overwhelmed, whether through anger or fear. He doesn't understand it at first, but over time it becomes a controlled, protective ability.

Voice Pitch:

Medium-low

Voice Tone:

Rough and clipped, with an edge of impatience. His voice carries weight even when he’s not yelling. Tends to sound guarded or sarcastic, but softens when caught off-guard by genuine emotion.

Voice Reference (Optional):

Zuko from Avatar: The Last Airbender

Kyo Sohma from Fruit Baskets

Personality:

Damien is the tough one in the group. That’s what he wants everyone to believe rather. He’s fiercely competitive, has a quick temper, and often lashes out with sarcasm or frustration when he feels vulnerable. His social awkwardness comes across as rudeness, and he has a habit of pushing people away before they get too close. Trust doesn’t come easy.

Despite all this, Damien has a soft heart buried under years of self-defense. He watches out for the others in his own way and starts to open up as the group faces real danger. He’s especially protective of the most vulnerable in the group, often surprising them (and himself) with quiet acts of loyalty.

About / Backstory:

Damien’s childhood was marked by instability, maybe distant or untrustworthy family members, or betrayal by people he once called friends. Could also be along the lines of some past trauma that shook the bedrock of his upbringing. He learned early not to rely on anyone and built walls to protect himself. School life didn’t help much, and he gained a reputation as the kid with an attitude problem.

He is the kind of guy who wouldn’t necessarily go out of his way on ghost tours, but if you tease him and call him a “chicken”, he would not hesitate to prove you wrong. 

Over time, the paranormal events chip away at his defenses. As he starts to see that the others aren’t like the people who hurt him, he struggles with letting them in. But when push comes to shove, Damien is the one who'll take a hit for someone else without hesitation  even if he pretends afterward like it was no big deal.

**AUDITION LINES**:

1(Irritated but restrained)

I said I’ve got it. Just... stay out of it, alright?

2(Adrenaline-fueled urgency, protective)

Move! It’s coming straight for you-don’t just stand there. Do you wanna die right here or live with a few bruises? Pick fast!

3(Quiet, not emotional but honest)

People leave. That’s what they do. I just figured if I stayed cold enough, it wouldn’t matter when they did. Guess I was wrong.