Ralph

Ralph is one of the first people Fade meets after moving to Blossomshire. He’s friendly, fairly laid-back, and easy to get along with, but he has a naturally odd sense of humour and a tendency to say whatever happens to cross his mind. He isn’t trying to be the funniest person in the room, and he doesn’t necessarily realise when what he says is funny. A lot of his humour comes from how casually he treats his own strange thoughts.

Ralph can be energetic and expressive when he has something to say, but he’s not constantly bouncing off the walls. He should feel like a genuine teenager with a slightly unusual personality rather than a walking comedy routine. His friendship with Fade should feel natural and comfortable, with Ralph being someone who can casually hang around them and contribute to the chaos without always being the source of it.

Voice Direction: Looking for a youthful masculine voice heavily inspired by young Jim Carrey, particularly his naturally nasal quality, youthful tone, and distinctive vocal character. The voice should have a clear, recognisable nasality without becoming overly nerdy, whiny, or cartoonish. Ralph should sound around 16-18, with a medium to medium-high pitch and a naturally expressive voice. The Jim Carrey influence should primarily come through the sound of the voice, not through exaggerated acting or comedic mannerisms. Keep the delivery conversational and believable, with occasional increases in energy when appropriate. Avoid doing a Jim Carrey impression. We're looking for a voice that sounds reminiscent of him while still clearly belonging to Ralph.