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Name: Shiraishi, Takuya Race: Human (Formerly) / Drakeling (Current, Dream) Gender: Male Age: 24 Hair: Pink (Human) / Black (Drakeling) Eyes: Blue (Human) / Yellow (Drakeling) Height: 5'9 Appearance: Takuya has a mostly human-look, barring his eyes (which have serpentine slits), ears (more elfen-like), teeth (mostly normal save for some sharper than usual teeth. Thankfully they're not venomous!), tongue (unseen, but serpentine!), his junk (Don't ask... ), and finally his tail (which is a long, prehensile banded tail). His body shape, in transitioning from human, lost a hint of masculinity in favor of just a bit more of a lithe appearance, and the flexibility of a snake to go with it. He possesses a more decidedly effeminate look that he absolutely relishes in, and in this new world he could only dream of, he's entirely too keen to use it to his advantage. Personality: As a Human, Takuya was admittedly kind and friendly, willing to sacrifice his joy in life for his mother's comfort when she had no one else to rely on. However, when she was taken from him, he grew embittered in his sorrows, and all but suicidal in his existence. He stopped at nothing to be trained to find his targets and eliminate them, all to find the one who ended his mother's life, and visit her fate upon him. Though it cost him his life... Waking in the World of Dreams as a Drakeling became a new lease on life for Takuya. With his grudge no longer a reason to sustain him and infinite possibilities laid before him, he chose to face his life in the World of Dreams as a new beginning, enjoying all of life's pleasures that he never got the chance to enjoy in reality. Short Bio: Takuya is, or rather would have been, a young and energetic boy with aspirations for becoming an artist, or a brewer... Anything that would allow him to pursue his fancies and generally show his creativity. However, much of that life was not in the cards for him from a very young age. With a father that died in conflict, his mother was forced to raise him alone, and though she encouraged him to follow his dreams, he could never afford to do so while helping to take care of her. Instead his dreams allowed him reprieves from a difficult life, forced to sacrifice his joys and happiness to help support his mother any way he could. As long as life could continue like this, perhaps life wasn't so bad for Takuya... Unfortunately, reality was not one for kindness. An attempt to marry for love and stability became a difficult choice to pursue her happiness or keep Takuya, and despite choosing her son, she was callously cut down by a greedy warlord who only wanted a concubine. The young Takuya fled before he could be slain, hiding away however he could, and losing his will for the world he was born into. Little by little, he took more to sleeping just to dream of happier times, dream of lifetimes he never experienced. In time even his dreams stopped making sense to him, however, forced to see an unrecognizable sight of him submerged in an abyss with only reflections of light around him, and a voice that sought to comfort him in his hardest times. Tales of a world beyond, of beings and occurrences his world could only dream of. In time these became transient pillars of stability for him while he forced himself to pursue a new path in his world: Revenge for his mother. For years, Takuya sought whatever means he could to try and survive through life, taking off jobs to make coin while meeting new people, some who could point him toward others that might be able to help. People who stood opposed to the warlord who ruled their land, who had family and lives stolen from them. Takuya was taught means to not just defend himself, but take lives in the most dishonorable of ways to strike fear into his enemies. Strategic attacks, poisons, assassinations, and more, no deed was too dirty for him as long as he kept his goal in mind. Finally, his chance came one day when the warlord sought to bring women to dance for him. Cross-dressing to slip into the event, Takuya maintained the subterfuge for as long as he could without letting his personal feelings get in the way, and when his chance came, he drove a vengeful blade into the man's chest. However, so blinded by rage, he missed his mark and was nearly dispatched for his sloppy effort... But he was one step ahead. Using smuggled alcohol originally meant to poison him and his forces-in-waiting, Takuya instead set fire to the potent alcohols, causing a roaring inferno to engulf the room and the keep of the Warlord. Mistakenly believing he intended to use the fire to flee, the Warlord realized Takuya intended to perish with him there when he eliminated every means of escape, before they fought once more. In his final moments, a bloodied Takuya smiled as the life drained from his eyes, listening to the pained screams as the warlord burned alive, before the flames encroached on him. As his eyes closed and he breathed his last, the only sounds he could hear were a familiar heartbeat... Ones that sounded like those he heard when he dreamed. It would be his final comfort as he left the world. However, the end was not truly the end for Takuya, as the world he could only dream about greeted his eyes as he opened them... Along with the amused face of the woman who cared for him in his dreams the whole time. Calling herself Tia, the unusual woman was perhaps the most mystical being he'd ever witnessed, until he saw his reflection in the water and realized he looked nothing like he used to. Though it took some time to process and understand, Tis eventually helped him realize that this was a new chance at life, and how he chose to use it was up to him. From this point on, Takuya no longer has grudges to sustain him, and instead faced each new day with a sense of delight he had not held in years... Unaware that his life in the Dream World would not be as problem-free as he originally envisioned. Powers they have in dream world: - A holdover from his training in the Real World, Takuya bears surprisingly capable martial prowess. It isn't supernatural by any means, but he is rather adept at taking down foes in close combat, unarmed or using small/easily concealed/improvised weapons. - His true inheritance from coming to the Dream World, however, is the ability to utilize venomous magic in different ways. Although his mastery of this is very premature and bears room for growth, he can weaponize sudden burst of toxic aether in his physical or weapon strikes at present, as well as purge it from allies who may be suffering from poisoning both mundane and magical by sucking it out to quash within himself. Orientation: Bisexual Extra Details: Species: Takuya was reborn into the World of Dreams as a Drakeling. Considered dragon-adjacent, Drakelings are one of several dragon-species beings in the world with arguably the least amount of Dragon-defining characteristics. They are closer to snakes or serpents, and are often times mistaken as harbingers of ill-fortune compared to the prestige more impressive dragon-like creatures earn. Despite these misgivings, they're as normal as any other person and their potential for good or evil is solely up to how they choose to present themselves. Many Drakelings are said to be the result of a wandering Goddess, a woman simply named Tia, but few people know what she truly looks like for fear that if others knew what she looked like, they would be out for her blood. Attire: Perhaps because of a lingering attachment to the Real World, he finds comfort in clothes with a heavy eastern aesthetic due to their familiarity and comfort. Occupation: Takuya doesn't have anything that might be considered stable work, but he often likes to follow one of his previous dreams by working at a 'certain establishment' during day hours, and changing his work focus to something a little more free in the evening hours. It's location is hardly a secret, but the business endeavors to maintain a legitimate relationship with locals for the sake of comfort and joy without causing undue friction. Takuya has no illusions about his promiscuous behaviors, and though he'll relentlessly flirt with anyone as long as they look cute, he understands that a life like his is not one meant for stability, so all he can do is enjoy what he does while others seek the stability they need in their lives.

Name: Lucas Maxwell Gender: Male Race: Human Age: 29 Identification number: 26A-E935 Conviction(s) and criminal penalty: Two counts of Murder and Drug Abuse, Life Imprisonment Date of arrival: 4th April, 2026 Association: Ex-Sergeant of the Special Crimes-associated Esper Division Seven (EsDiv7 for short) Occupation and education: Azuno Law Enforcement, Special Crimes Division Master of Public Administration Police Academy Graduate Field-Training Officer Program Special skills and abilities: 1- Rundowner: Chasing down perpetrators has made Lucas an accomplished sprinter, stunningly able to keep up even with non-humans with a penchant for speed. 2- Piloting: Lucas is a skilled pilot. Put him behind the controls of a helicopter and he will follow you from the streets to hell, and back, even if it means fucking and weaving between buildings and other high-rise structures. 3- Cold Gaze: A quiet demeanor along with a soul-piercing gaze complete with an unamused scowl is Lucas' preferred way of getting people to crack under pressure. Whether it was getting confessions out of people or simply giving them a quiet hint to sod off, the kind of stare Lucas can give people often makes anyone uncomfortable. More mentally resilient people and those with great willpower can resist being made to break. Magical abilities: 1- [Hidden] 2- [Hidden] Weaknesses: 1- Target Marker: By virtue of what he was, being at Avonmore Prison paints arguably the largest target on his back ever, as he may be responsible for a small number of those who reside in the prison. Especially one he out there personally. 2- Broken Moral Compass: Once an officer of the law, the fortunes that have left him in prison have left him someone with little regard for the rules and regulations if left to his own devices. He may be liable to committing acts that could very well extend his already lengthy prison sentence. 3- [Hidden] 4- [Hidden] Appearance: Lucas is a man of 6’4/193cm. His red hair, once kept neatly arranged, occasionally lapses into a state of messy disrepair from his time at Avonmore. He sees no purpose or point in maintaining his looks, as the prison is a place where the more ghastly looks are often ignored. However, this conflicts with how he maintains his physical form, knowing he will eventually come into conflict with someone who wants him dead. He refuses to be caught unprepared when conflict is concerned, and he'll sooner take their life than allow his to be extinguished. His eyes often reflect a man who has little life left to live, an empty glow that seems devoid of purpose or passion, but the right stimuli can cause embers of life to burst forth within them once more. Personality: Lucas is an example of someone who has been thoroughly crushed by his own dreams and aspirations, who let life's disappointments and its miseries weigh heavily on his conscience, and who lost his reason to exist and lives only for spite. Much of his time being spent in solitary confinement has made him grow secluded and self-reliant, and caused him to become leery of interacting with others, especially when the majority are all prisoners. The only one who seems like they can draw out anything resembling ambition and drive… Also happens to draw out the worst qualities in him. History: Lucas' life began in the far off nation of Azuno. Born into a prestigious but stern and strict family, much of his life was controlled and pre-arranged before he even had a say in it, and there was little to do but comply. The rigid upbringing ensured he would not grow up awry, and he would always consider family values and their way of life first and foremost. Even in love, his prospects were chosen for him, a future marriage arranged with a woman named Emily even from his teen years. Yet he still connected and bonded with her like they were always meant to be friends. The state of Azuno was always a precarious thing, where it looked pleasant on the outside, but inside it held its dark secrets as a city almost entirely controlled by criminal elements. Lucas endeavored to fix that by joining Azuno Law Enforcement, spending years of his life to not only show he was capable, but rise further by joining their elite Special Crimes Divisions to get into the thick of things. Lucas showed his dedication to the cause over the years, providing safety and stability for his now-wife Emily and the citizens of Azuno, but also providing a face and a name for his enemies to deal with. Over time, Lucas began to dig into things he shouldn't have, and when traditional warnings did not dissuade him, tragedy instead befell Emily, and in his grief, he resorted to unscrupulous means to get his revenge. [Hidden] Ultimately, while he got something approaching victory, it came at a very high cost; In retribution for his actions, his parents were murdered and he was framed as the killer through carefully planted evidence. The Azuno Police, knowing what had happened so far, could do little but let the system do what it would to him, and Lucas was sentenced to prison for life, an irony that was not lost on him.

Name: Archer Lowell Reid Gender: Male Race: Human Age: 35 Identification number: 23A-E682 Conviction(s) and criminal penalty: Petty Misdemeanors, Vandalism, Destruction of Public Property, Grand Theft Auto | 30 Years Date of arrival: 09th July 2023 Association: N/A Occupation and education: Electronics Engineering Bachelor of Science Degree (four years) Special skills and abilities: 1- Computer Expertise - One of his greatest focuses: Computers and the technology that powers them. He possesses an avid understanding of how to care for and repair computers, as well as navigate the software that makes them run. He is just as capable at rewriting and destroying PC code as he is at repairing it 2- Jury-rigging: A personal skill he refined as a result of his various studies, he prides himself on his capability to create a range of small (or larger) items using things he has on hand or may find in the environment to assist him or others. 3- [Hidden] 4- [Hidden] 5- [Hidden] Magical abilities: N/A Weaknesses: 1- [Hidden] 2- Risktaker: Many a time, Archer seems to have a lack of care for his own well-being or his luck, usually leading him to push his luck for better or worse. More often than not it can leave him injured if he doesn't learn his lesson the first time. 3- Prisoner Troubles: Despite his relaxed behavior, he has a fairly distant approach to most other prisoners at first meeting. He isn't here to make nice, but if people expect something from him, they need to pay up. However, there are people he feels no obligation to work for, and it is those who may attempt to beat some compliance out of him. 4- Hopeless Demeanor: Sure, he's laid back, and sure, he's comfortable with his lot right now. But even if he knew the key to freedom was in arm’s reach, he has no intent to reach for it. For what reason or purpose, only he knows, but he has no desire to actively leave the prison. Appearance: Archer stands at 6’2/187cm, something he considers fair height. A fairly lean-muscled body refined through time spent working and exercise activities in the prison belies the fact he is more of a brainy sort than someone who relies on raw power… But as long as other prisoners don't know that, it suits him well. Green eyes and fiery red hair round out his most obvious features to others, but lesser-seen ones include mild scars on his body and somewhat rough, calloused hands from working with electricity and other aspects related to his focuses. Personality: Laid-back, teasing, guarded History: Archer's life started as one would believe most others usually do: An average life in a loving family, one of which there were no problems. With a soldier for a father and a scientist for a mother, the young redhead felt like he had much to measure up to when his time to be an adult came around… But Archer wasn't rushed to grow up. He had a life like many other kids around him, and with a sunny demeanor and outgoing personality, found it easy to make friends. Despite this, the knowledge that he wanted to earn his parent's praise and respect by following in their footsteps however he could ensured he did not deviate overmuch from his path. He endeavored to study and apply himself to his education for years, well into young adulthood, believing that he was sure to earn their praise and admiration once he finished his studies... Unfortunately, good things rarely lasted forever in life, and in the later years of his life, his father was lost to conflict overseas, and his mother to an unprovoked attack at her workplace. With only his studies to sustain him towards trying to maintain stability in his life, Archer became a changed and secluded person over the years. Though he succeeded in earning a deeper understanding of engineering arts, it came too late in life when the people he wished to present his achievements to no longer existed. It was around this time that Archer's life took a turn for the worst, and everything from then until the day he was processed at Avonmore has molded him into the person who currently lives his fourth year at the prison.