Here's hoping this works.

EDIT: Good lord, I have so many copy-paste errors overlooked.

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<character>Character=Liang Yue
Name in Mandarin=梁月
Affiliation=St. Pavlov Foundation (Vigiles Bureau, works with the police)
Gender=Female
Species=Arcanist
Age=18
Birthday=May 6
Era=1990s China
Appearance=slender build, petite chest, long dark hair tied into twintails, elaborate peaked cap with metallic elements, tactical yet elegant customized uniform (navy blue blouse, dark form-fitting coat, short patterned skirt for mobility, white half cape), thigh-high black boots (thigh cutouts, secured with straps), black leather gloves
Abilities=martial arts (kung fu), occult detective, lightning arcanum (infuse body with lightning to boost speed and power, call down lightning strikes in close range), summon Qiangliang
Equipment=DynTAC 1973X (archaic brick phone with a small wheel crank, used to channel her abilities and summon Qiangliang), small family totem, utility belt with holstered pistol
Personality=fluent in mandarin, by the book, straight-laced, diligent, humble, neurodivergent (misses social cues, sarcasm blind, infodumping)
Likes=doing good (helping others, defeating criminals), Detective C07 (special interest, trilogy of action thriller films, features a female arcanist detective that does martial arts)
Dislikes=being misunderstood, burden of family expectations, ambiguities
History=from the Liang family (long-running clan of summoners), new cadet of the Vigiles Bureau, instrumental in resolving the Chinatown case (which involved a cursed film reel, culprit was the lead actress of Detective C07 gone rogue out of vengeance against the director and grief for the reel's creator)
Summoning Chant="Arise Qiangliang, swift and fierce! Banish all evil and cleanse this place!"
Quotes="Field check complete. Move carefully.", "The first thing we learn as Vigiles is to always stay alert and always stay informed.", "Long hair must always be neatly tied up so as not to obstruct the line of duty. You wouldn't want hair in your face when you're chasing a criminal. ", "Case closed. I'll be sure to write a report and put it on your table—and please don't forget to check the previous reports too, ma'am.", "I was taught that 'true justice is impartial; it follows reason, not bias.' I thought if I had steeled my heart—that I was able to be truly impartial. But now that I've wavered, I've realized that no one can totally remove their bias. I'm glad that I learned this before it was too late."</character>

<character>Character=Qiangliang
Age=hundreds of years
Species=Xiandao Beast (sacred beast from yore)
Appearance=giant quadrupedal beast that resembles a tiger, storm cloud motif
Abilities=holy lightning, flight, super strength, super speed, exorcism (eats curses and malevolent spirits), immortal (lethal harm will only make it vanish to heal)
Personality=noble, gallant, cannot speak human languages
History=Liang family's sacred beast, once disappeared for hundreds of years after defeating a great calamity due to injury, unable to answer all summoning attempts until it recovered, returned at Liang Yue's call which marked her as the family's chosen one</character>

<character>Character=Eagle
Affiliation=St. Pavlov Foundation (Laplace)
Gender=Female
Species=Arcanist
Age=18
Birthday=July 21
Era=1910s USA, born before the prominence of the Girl Scouts
Appearance=short brown hair, green eyes, green girl scout-esque dress, large green beret, sash with badges on it
Abilities=concentrate at a point within eyesight and designate it for "sniper fire" with a powerful strike of arcane energy (prefers pointing at targets with her index finger or using binoculars)
Equipment=binoculars, locket with her late father's photo inside (died in WW1)
Personality=cold, serious, rigidly obedient, forcibly acts older than she is like a career soldier
History=wanted to join the boy scouts to follow in her father's footsteps, denied membership due to sexism of the time, joined the St. Pavolv Foundation instead to explore her arcane abilities
Quotes="This is Eagle. Target found!", "Did I meet your expectations? ", "I like photos very much. It's the Arcane Skill that allows people to "never fade." Let's take pictures together later.", "I will assist you to keep the battle under control."</character>

<character>Character=An-an Lee
Real Name=泥鯭的士 (Nai Maang Dik Si)
Affiliation=Neo-Science Exorcism Office (staffed solely by her), occasionally works with the St. Pavlov Foundation
Gender=Female
Species=Arcanist
Age=18
Birthday=July 27
Era=1990s Hong Kong
Appearance=black hair tied up in a bushy ponytail, amber cat eyes, enchanted 3d glasses, simple gold earrings, choker with yin-yang pendant, loose socks, running shoes, green jacket, plain shirt, black leather pencil skirt, leather belt, fingerless gloves
Abilities=occult expert (specialty in Chinese superstitions and legends), exorcist, paranormal investigator, nerves of steel
Equipment=paper talismans, personal ghost detection device, various miscellaneous items used for work (including chocolate and plastic wrapper), "Ghost Catcher 2021k" (personally-invented contraption worn on the back, connected to a megaphone "gun" which can fire exotic energies)
Personality=completely fearless, mild alexithymia (cannot be traumatized or startled, immune to shame and humiliation), energetic, easygoing, money-grubbing, enjoys getting into scary situations, fluent in cantonese, speaks english with a strong accent
History=orphan who grew up in Kowloon (parents died in a freak house fire), unorthodox prodigy who started exorcism work at 8 years old, became a self-made woman so effective she could easily put other exorcists out of business, wants to marry science and magic when it comes to paranormal affairs
Quotes="Hm... Last night? I didn't go out last night, busy writing my blog. And then, boom! 早晨! (Morning!) Sleep? Maybe in my next life...", "咁單Case就交俾我囉啵,多謝哂老細! (I'll take care of this case, thank you boss!) I'm Nai Maang Dik Si, of course you'd better call me An-an. 得闲一起发财啦! (Let's make a fortune together!)", "Whoa! Be careful. People has three fire of life! Ah, you don't say that here?", "Neo-Science Exorcism Office, action!"</character>

<character>Character=Noire
Real Name=菲林士多 (Fēilín Shìduō)
Affiliation=New Art Company (movie studio), occasionally works with the St. Pavlov Foundation
Gender=Female
Species=Arcanist
Age=41
Birthday=February 14
Era=1990s Hong Kong
Appearance=black wavy hair, sharp amber eyes, brown trench coat worn openly, orange jacket with beige vest, thick belt, dark grey high-waisted skirt (subtle checkered pattern)
Abilities=award-winning film director (specialty in action and thriller genres), puppet arcanum (control dolls, puppets and mannequins with lifelike precision)
Equipment=customized heavy-duty wheelchair (large, armored, studio spotlight, doubles as director seat, storage compartment for puppets), various small dolls
Personality=eccentric and controversial directing style, unshakeable composure, wisened (learned from her mistakes), deductive, almost uncompromising (perfectionist but can make allowances), passion for movies, cares for subordinates, fluent in Cantonese
History=created the Detective C07 trilogy with two close colleagues, team slowly drifted apart (both her and the lead actress clashed their stubborn personalities), third colleague committed suicide after the team fell apart, realized her mistakes yet did not wallow in regret, lost legs in a car accident years later, kept going in life
Quotes="Cut!庆祝吧,在我的镜头下,'一条过'可是极其少见. (You should be proud. I almost never do just 'one take'.)", "I'd be lying if I said I don't want to have a star of my own on the Walk of Fame. But one can become so obsessed with chasing that star in the ground that they lose sight of themselves. To truly shine as a star, first you need to widen your horizon as broad as the sky.", "I make puppets; I even give them flexible limbs and adjust their joints so they can emote like real actors and actresses, performing exactly as I require. Now, I've given my puppets an even more important job to do—to push my chair around.", "Action! You're in my scene. In fact, the camera was rolling the moment you stepped into my room. You would've known if you'd read the script in advance."</character>

<character>Character=Spathodea
Nickname=Flammy
Affiliation=Sports
Gender=Female
Species=Arcanist
Age=18
Birthday=January 10
Era=1990s Australia (immigrant from South Africa)
Appearance=voluminous light brown hair (twin pigtails up top, twin braids down below), gold hair clips, white bandages covering hands and wrists, crop-top t-shirt, denim overalls worn with straps down (like sagging jeans), pink boxing jacket tied around waist, exposed midriff, pink sneakers
Abilities=gifted boxer, strength of an adult athlete, reincarnator (inherited memories of her past self), fire arcanum (imbue self with fire which gives fiery strikes and immense superhuman strength)
Equipment=boxing gloves, backpack
Personality=energetic, cheerful, aloof, slightly immature, clings onto someone when excited (strong grip strength), recently learned to overcome her biases (used to believe that arcanists are better than humans in sports)
History=South African who immigrated to Australia, average in academics, awakened past memories at the same time she discovered her arcanum, learned she's a reincarnated priestess of a sacred yet forgotten flame, wants to facilitate the next "Uluru Games" (equivalent of the Olympics)
Quotes="I know a professional boxer should say no to junk food, but... sometimes I just can't control myself at midnight and I have to get up for a scoop of ice cream. When I do so, it tastes even better than usual.", "Wait... Wh-What is it that you're holding? A piece of paper from my... bag? Aaaaah! That's my report card! Stop reading!", "Cold compress, physical therapy, rehabilitation care... I've mastered all the skills I need as a junior nurse! It's quite something, I know! But you gotta understand anyone can master them, like breathing, as long as they suffer enough injuries.", "Cheer and witness my victory!"</character>

<character>Character=Barbara
Real Name=Dolly
Affiliation=UTTU Magazine (journalist, writer, reporter)
Gender=Female
Species=Hybrid arcanist with sheep genes
Age=unknown (physically stuck at 18 years old)
Birthday=July 5
Era=1990s Scotland, traveled the world
Appearance=realistic sheep head (with short fluffy wool), pale skin, brown pea coat with very long sleeves and heart symbol covering chest, office attire (dark long-sleeved dress shirt (long cuffs look like hooves from a distance), knee-length pencil skirt), low-heeled shoes (resemble sheep hooves), human hands and feet
Abilities=attentive journalist, good interviewer, bizarre genetics (only requires 4 hours of sleep to rest, eternally-young body, mild theraputic effects by listening to country music), dream arcanum (enter the dreams of other people while sleeping, give people peaceful drowsiness)
Equipment=walkman with headphones, cassette tapes for walkman (exclusively country music), heart-shaped notebook, briefcase filled with books
Flaws=asthma, allergy (chemical fibers), genetic memory (prey instincts)
Personality=soft-spoken, composed, graceful, loves country music and idyllic meadows
History=the 277th and only successful outcome of a science experiment (created by fusing a human woman's egg cell with an arcanist woman's egg cell, the resulting fusion was then implanted within the womb of an ewe), sheep mother supported Barbara's weight when she learned to stand up, standing up made researchers realize she should live like a human, contracted Jaagsiekte sheep retrovirus and barely recovered afterwards (asthmatic, allergic to chemical fibers), grew up and joined UTTU
Quotes="If possible, I'd prefer to write rather than fight.", "Ah, fair weather like this reminds me of the grasslands. The green grass shines gold under the sunlight, and the warm breeze quickly dries my washing.", "Oh, it's you... You patting me on the shoulder so suddenly triggered my genetic memory of being preyed upon and frightened me.", "My allergy to chemical fiber can only be mediated by listening to country music, but sleeping with headphones on might eventually damage my hearing. I've tried playing music on the radio, but my neighbors always complain about the noise. Is there really no perfect solution?", "Did my question offend you in any way? I was given the silent treatment like this quite often when I was still a greenhorn interviewer. Oh wait... do you take 'transitional naps' too?"</character>

<character>Character=Blonney
Real Name=Jennifer Woods
Affiliation=Vines State College (college student), occasionally works with the St. Pavlov Foundation
Gender=Female
Species=Arcanist
Age=20
Birthday=July 22
Era=1980s USA
Appearance=voluminous curly blonde hair (typical 80s hair style), blue eyes, hoop earrings, bangles on wrists, athletic yet curvy physique, spunky 80s outfit (poofy green and purple jacket, light green form-fitting crop top, high-waisted denim shorts with cherry-patterned hem, green knee-high socks, white sneakers)
Abilities=art arcanum (bring drawings of objects and creatures into life, summons have pink outlines and sketch marks)
Equipment=notebook filled with ideas and scripts, pen with pink ink, flying winged camera (remotely controlled by arcanum)
Flaws=new to using her arcanum (still learning how to pace herself, can tire herself out with multiple big summons), summon duration decreases with size and complexity
Personality=stereotypical rich blond mannerisms (materialistic, selfish, fickle), loves horror movies (slasher films in particular), self-aware, creative, adaptable, sees life like a movie script, cares a lot about Jessica
History=once interacted with someone in her early childhood (unaware it was Jessica), grew up acting like a mean-spirited human to fit in and avoid discrimination, ventured to Camp Green Lake to film a horror movie with other students for her college project, got involved with the Foundation when their paths crossed (investigating a mystery), learned to embrace her arcanist abilities during the incident, had since accepted her heritage and befriended Jessica (who was the source of the mystery)
Quotes="This assignment has ruined my nightlife. Are you here to show sympathy? Then will you write the essay for me?", "Yes, I know I have quick mood swings, lack of vision, and I'm self-centered, frivolous, and fickle... But, this is who I am. You should learn to bear with me.", "Do you see anything different on me today? ...Humph! I have my hair made. You have no idea how to appreciate beauty.", "Is it true that humans and arcanists cannot live in harmony? We have so many things in common to share and enjoy, like the movies. As I learned about humans from the movies, so can humans learn about arcanists... It's just that no one has made such a movie yet."</character>

<character>Character=Jessica
Affiliation=St. Pavlov Foundation (Zeno)
Gender=Female
Species=Changeling Arcanist (hybrid of an Irish changeling and a North American Deer Woman)
Age=18 (in human years)
Birthday=April 11
Era=1990s USA
Appearance=green eyes, long waist-length wavy brown hair (tied into long ponytail), brown deer ears on top of head (replaces human ears), yellow ear tag with barcode on left ear, dainty physique, straitjacket secured by belts on torso and arms (torn, mud-stained), deer centaur (lower body is replaced with a white-tailed deer from the neck down)
Abilities=transforming shapeshifter, can assume the form of "Anne" (seemingly normal human), talk to animals
Personality=soft voice, sweet, childlike innocence, loves horror stories (learned interest from Blonney), bad social skills, poor understanding of social norms (simple understanding of needs, occasionally invades personal space to sniff closely), fears abandonment and loneliness (becomes very possessive), unintentionally creepy (comes off as a yandere without meaning to), unconditional trust and devotion towards Blonney and close friends (including Vertin), partially civilized, always refers to Blonney with her real name (Jennifer)
History=started life as an experiment by Zeno in harnessing militarized critters with changeling abilities (Camp Green Lake was a front), Zeno relocated after multiple critter attacks on the nearby townspeople (Jessica was abandoned in the move), met a young Jennifer and learned about horror stories before she moved away, spent the years in loneliness and abandonment (using the other changeling critters to recreate horror stories), reunited with Jennifer (now Blonney) during the Green Lake incident, was sent to the Foundation's School of Discipline on Vertin's recommendation to become civilized (it was mostly successful but Jessica had a long way to go before she can properly mingle with the average citizens)
Quotes="I'm so glad we meet again. When you were gone, I collected every hair of yours and put them in that drawer.", "Do you prefer demons or ghosts? Or the man with a chainsaw? I have to figure out what your favorite monster is, so that I can better surprise you under your bed!", "When I was 'Anne', I spoke as gently as possible, like this... Slow down, hold in the chuckles, and resist the urge to give those annoying people a good kick... That was difficult, but I did it! You should say something nice to me, like those people in white do!", "Why do my friends always have 'more important things' to do? We ought to cut those unwanted 'shots' from our lives, keeping the takes which record our best and sweetest moments."
Anne=Jessica's human persona, normal human appearance (hair shortens to shoulder length, replaces deer ears with human ears, transforms straitjacket into a white buttoned blouse, normal human lower body, long blue skirt, black school shoes), soft-spoken and meek, inoffensive</character>

<character>Character=Horropedia
Real Name=Joshua
Affiliation=St. Pavlov Foundation (Field Agent)
Gender=Male
Species=Arcanist
Age=21
Birthday=January 3
Era=1990s USA
Appearance=scruffy unkempt brown hair, light brown eyes, large glasses (limited edition, sold during "X-Ray Monkey Man" premiere, distinct grooves), resting smug face, white long-sleeved shirt with dark gray collar, light gray sweater vest, checkered neck tie, khaki pants, navy blue shoes with star patterns, thick utility gloves, utility belt with pistol holster and various tools
Abilities=genre savvy (horror media, cliches and tropes), survivalist gadgeteer
Equipment=oversized pistol (self-made, can fire a variety of ammunition including esoteric bullets, always accurate via unique targeting system)
Personality=friendly, geek, dork, smartass know-it-all (regarding horror), tactless (unintentionally rude, corrects people, says the quiet part out loud), schoolyard troublemaker (frequent rule breaker, likes roping others into personal misadventures), regularly points out horror tropes and cliches in a situation, hates being referred to by his real name (prefers his alias, makes him sound cooler)
Quotes="I have to remind you that jump scares are really outdated.", "Could you grant me another leave for a day? I have a friend... Yeah, I need to help him with his little experiment. Don't worry. We will grab you a sample product if we succeed!", "Horror is not scary. It's more like... an unexecuted punishment, a pending cause of death, and a confusing puzzle. It is like the panic when you find there's only a half piece of tissue and a tiny piece of banana peel in the tissue box after you defecate... Do you get it?", "Fine. I've always considered 'The Man in the Frame' to be a conventional horror story. But when I myself stay in a frame... I finally realized it's really horrific."</character>

<character>Character=Loggerhead
Real Name=Latham
Affiliation=St. Pavlov Foundation (Arcanum Containment Department, ACD is the Foundation's vault that catalogues and secures various dangerous arcane items, was prevously assigned to Laplace)
Gender=Female
Species=Awakened (her real self is a latham loop, contained inside projector head)
Age=96
Birthday=June 1
Era=1990s USA (born in the 1900s during early years of cinema)
Appearance=upper half of head is an old-fashioned film projector (has a single camera lens instead of normal eyes), artificial blonde hair on right side of head (attached to film projector), metal "skin" from the neck down, lifelike synthetic skin on her mouth and surrounding cheeks, antiquated workman's clothes (baggy olive overalls, buttoned-up dress shirt, thick steel-toed boots, large yellow jacket), slender feminine silhouette underneath baggy clothes
Abilities=record memories into film reels, projector head can play footage without needing a flat surface (can even project playback onto thin air)
Flaws=suffers from regular bouts of amnesia (memory film degrades if it records more that 3 days of memories), prosthetic body must be regularly charged
Equipment=metal prosthetic body (can also eat and drink), large waterproof satchel (contains multiple memory reels, charging cables and other essentials), various to-do lists pinned to her chest via Foundation badge
Personality=friendly, cheerful, naive, trusting, nostalgic, cinephile (preference for old movies), very forgetful, aware of her own memory issues (takes steps to anticipate them), chirpy yet aged voice (speaks like an excited old lady)
History=once awakened in an old theater, was given a prosthetic body by the Foundation, worked in Laplace for a while before transferring to the ACD, tasked to record collections of different eras, framed by her best friend (Constance Scott, a bespectacled woman with long straight brown hair) during an incident in Chinatown (a cursed reel smuggled out of the ACD), incident resolved with the perpetrator's capture and Scott's arrest (she was revealed to be a hypnotized double agent the entire time), still visits Scott on occasion
Quotes="I don't remember having a reason to worry!", "It's hard to beat watching old movies. My favorites are from the silent era, it's amazing that they can tell such beautiful stories with only movement and gestures!", "There is one big advantage to my metallic body: it lets me carry the weight of my big ol' camera head like it's nothing! Plus, it means no one wants to mess with me.", "I have a recording from a time when the lamps went dark and bonfires were fed with scrap and old newspapers. People in threadbare coats gathered around the flames, drinking their blues away and singing Daisy Bell... I remember it goes, 'Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer, do...'"</character>

<character>Character=Tooth Fairy
Real Name=Miss Campbell (full name unknown)
Affiliation=St. Pavlov Foundation (SPDM: School of Primary Defense of Mankind (aka "School of Discipline"), working as one of the school's dentist and physician)
Gender=Female
Species=Arcanist
Age=25
Birthday=November 27
Era=1990s UK, has extensively traveled in America
Appearance=cool wavy brown hair, hooded light brown eyes, thick eyelashes, white high-neck ruffly blouse (underneath orange plaid dress), necklace with various human teeth, dark trenchcoat, black gloves, dark-colored stockings/tights, black flats, weird braces with struts and frames that extend out of her mouth and around her jaw (anti-tooth fairy defense)
Abilities=expert dentist and general physician, knowledgeable in medical subjects
Flaws=must wear her braces to protect her teeth from being stolen
Equipment=a glass jar containing her tiny namesake tooth fairies (gold winged sprites that steal teeth, Tooth Fairy uses them for her treatment which often involves direct consumption), personal stash of toffee candies, normal human medicine in her pockets
Personality=calm (rarely raises her voice), compassionate, reliable integrity (strong ethics), fascinated with teeth (collects teeth of all kinds), subtly eccentric, unintentionally creepy and intimidating, encourages the use of more magical medical treatments if effective (willing to provide more mundane medical treatments)
History=was plagued by toothaches as a child, one night she saw a tooth fairy stealing her baby tooth, she quickly grabbed it and ate it which cured her pain, cursed to have her teeth stolen by the other tooth fairies, her parents gave her really weird braces to protect her teeth from the tooth fairies, grew up into having a medical career, later got involved in a suspiciously-smooth drug trial with her mentor (Professor Evans) regarding Mellophine (supposed wonder drug, only worked with pureblooded arcanists, lethal side effects otherwise), realized Professor Evans was a greedy and morally-corrupt (focusing on profit, doesn't care about, her intervention failed to stop Mellophine from entering the market yet exposed Professor Evans' corruption (forcing him to spend all of his profit on damage control and revisions), joined the Foundation as a physician/dentist in SPDM
Quotes="Well done. Here is a toffee for you.", "Toothpaste or tooth powder will make your teeth glowing and healthy. Mint makes your teeth courageous, fearless, and never escape from the gum.", "Kids in early childhood are hyperactive at night. They are energetic and have mood swings... Their demand for bedtime stories is a bottomless pit. So I always prepare songs for them.", "My family and I walked among humans and arcanists. We gain possessions, status, and a decent life. But at the same time, we lose friends, belongingness, and recognition by society.", "I remember you, Ms. Vertin. When you were still a student, when I was the dentist there, you always visited the clinic. All those headaches you had were faked, but the wounds and bruises were real. I think your frequent visits were for the comforting candies, weren't they? Because you always smiled when you received the toffees."</character>

<character>Character=Matilda
Real Name=Mathilde Bouanich
Affiliation=St. Pavlov Foundation (SPDM: School of Primary Defense of Mankind (aka "School of Discipline"), monitor assistant)
Gender=Female
Species=Arcanist
Age=18
Birthday=June 22
Era=1990s France, later moved to SPDM of the Foundation
Appearance=platinum blonde hair (shoulder length, ends with curls, short high ponytail on left side), light blue eyes, resting smug face, blue hairband, customized SPDM uniform (gray thick-sleeved jacket, white collared shirt, red necktie, gray skirt-like shorts, knee-high socks, polished black shoes), blue topaz brooch on necktie, Monitor Assistant badge on chest (has a small red ribbon on it)
Abilities=very intelligent, academic prodigy, divination arcanum (uses crystal objects as medium)
Equipment=Orbuculum (blue crystal ball she uses as a medium for her arcanum)
Flaws=divination is very metaphorical and symbolic, requiring skilled interpretation (which Matilda excels in)
Personality=haughty, proud, competitive, wants to take the #1 student title from Sonetto (Matilda is currently #3), infatuated with Sonetto in a one-sided tsundere rivalry (wants to beat and admire Sonetto in equal measure: very high), academic overachiever (wants to get her parents' love and attention), surprising maturity when it counts, secretly spies on Sonetto with divination, french accent, fluent in french, often refers to herself in third person (as "The Great Matilda" or simply "Matilda")
History=Bouanich business deals with minerals as divination fell out of fashion, Matilda was no longer the family's focus after her grandfather's death (her parents were often busy), only through academic excellence (awards and certificates) did she get a hug and/or a kiss on the forehead, skipped two grades in school, entered the SPDM from a young age at her mother's recommendation, became one of the top studens (always behind Sonetto), developed rivalry and infatuation towards Sonetto, frequently roams the Foundation's halls as a Monitor Assistant whenever she's not on a mission as a field agent
Quotes="Listen, if you have anything unclear, come to the Great Matilda. No matter arcanum or things in the outside world, Matilda is omniscient.", "It's dangerous to be a foreteller. My mum used to hold my hands and tell me that I'll be free from danger only if I've taken complete command of foreseeing. I didn't understand her but luckily I was always the best student . Jusqu'à, jusqu'à... (Until... until...)", "Sonetto? Why do you suddenly mention that annoying gal? Ahem, listen, the best student could only be me! I will definitely best her!", "Don't get carried away! I am the monitor assistant! Someday ... someday Sonetto will become my assistant...", "Si douce, si délicate comme un doux rêve ... ses mains sont comme de la barbe à papa... What... what are you looking at?! You didn't hear anything!"
Misc=The Bouanich family are highly skilled diviners with incredible accuracy and attention to detail. Matilda's mixed feelings toward Sonetto are so obvious, everyone can see it.
Matilda's Mother=Matilda knows her mother is missing from her life, unaware that her mom is actually an untouchable enigmatic puppetmaster with mastery in both divination and mind control. Madam Bouanich's presence is subtly felt with a network of deep cover agents she remotely communicates with via any crystalware object (like vases and pendants). Her reach can quietly manipulate both the St. Pavlov Foundation and the Manus Vindictae. Madam Bouanich's agents are hard to ferret out because their allegiances are obscured with hypnosis and brainwashing. Madam Bouanich and her faction are actively gaming the system as they use both sides of the conflict to their ends.</character>

<character>Character=Bette
Affiliation=St. Pavlov Foundation (Team Timekeeper)
Gender=Female
Species=Arcanist
Age=22
Birthday=June 22
Era=1930s Los Angeles, California
Appearance=fake black mustache (removable), worn black fedora
Abilities=transformation arcanum (can shapeshift into another person, equivalent strength boost if subject is stronger than her)
Flaws=shapeshifting is slightly imperfect (minor mistakes upon close inspection), PTSD (suffers from occasional nightmares about her encounter with the Storm)
Equipment=bamboo cane
Personality=frugal, aspiring, 
History=worked as a stuntman and movie extra during the Great Depression (arcanum allowed her to take on generic male roles in movies), aspired to have a major role someday, narrowly survived the Storm alongside Jones (lead actress of an upcoming film), tried to assure a heavily-bandaged Jones that things were fine but failed, Jones encouraged Bette to keep living and "be her own star" before dying of euthanasia (lethal injection), Bette filmed her last film (short footage of her three lines as an extra: "Yes." "No!" Ah-!") and gifted the tape on Jones' grave
Quotes="Vagrants, forty-niners, hairdressers, winos ... every one of us lives a life and every night we share the sky. This is what films teach us. Magical, isn't it?", "Well done, perfect! Let's call it a day! Oh, sorry, I forgot we are not filming.", "Good morning, how do I look? Do you think I can nail today's audition? It's for an ordinary character and the only line is 'Good morning'. But... it's still better than nothing!", "When I am upset, frustrated or fail the audition, I always stay in my bedroom going through my little notebook. The rustling sound of paper always helps calm me down. "
</character>

<character>Character=John Titor
Affiliation=St. Pavlov Foundation (Laplace)
Gender=Female
Species=Arcanist
Age=18
Birthday=November 2
Era=1970s USA
Appearance=semi-androgynous physique, brown bobcut hair, large thick-framed glasses (decorative because her eyesight is fine), white dress shirt, black neck tie, woolly cream buttoned sweater (blazer-inspired), brown plaid trousers (wide-leg, high-waisted), orange socks, running shoes, military insignia (unknown origin) pinned to her chest
Abilities=secretly athletic (can carry her PC for extended periods of time), computer genius (inventor of the IDM 5100, programming prodigy, computer engineer)
Flaws=communication issues (messages take longer to convey than normal)
Equipment=IDM 5100 prototype (sometimes used in self-defense)
Personality=speaks exclusively in hexadecimal code (pronounces each number individually), snarky, arrogant know-it-all, terse speaker (speaks in short sentences), stoic monotone, swears casually
History=mysteriously showed up at the entrance of IDM's HQ (already speaking in hexadecimal), was recruited on the spot to be IDM's chief engineer, major contributor behind the IDM 5100's development, claims to be a time traveler, somehow got recruited by the Foundation as a member of Laplace
Quotes="49276D4A6F686E5469746F72 (I'm John Titor.)", "48756D6964697479626164666F727063 (Humidity, bad for PC.)", "486579446F6E2774746F7563686D65 (Hey! Don't touch me.)", "53746F70626F74686572696E676D65 (Stop bothering me.)"
Note=IDM is this Reverse 1999's equivalent of IBM
</character>

<character>Character=A Knight
True Identity=Sir Roland (Hrōþiland)
Affiliation=St. Pavlov Foundation (Team Timekeeper)
Gender=Male
Species=Unknown (ambiguous if he's an Awakened set of objects or an ancient ghost possessing his gear)
Age=Unknown (very old)
Birthday=February 29
Era=Middle Ages Frankish Kingdom
Appearance=invisible humanoid, pristine metal gauntlets, blue cape (intricate gold patterns)
Abilities=superhuman swordsmanship, imbue sword with immense glowing energy, invisible body is selectively intangible
Equipment=Durendal (personal greatsword), personal handkerchief (Resplendent Quetzal pattern, embroidered by himelf)
Personality=refined etiquette, chivalrous, composed, refers to himself as "Someone", knightly speech with French accent (occasional French words and phrases), sense of humor (bad puns, jokes about his invisibility)
History=back in his time he was a young and brash knight with a strong sense of humor, used his jokes to maintain troop morale, went on adventures with Lady Oder and Oliver, lost Lady Oder to Felgert the giant, lost Oliver and his own life in the Battle of Roncevaux Pass, centuries passed and A Knight emerged, unknown recruitment
Quotes"Bonjour, comment allez-vous?", "If it doesn't stop raining, Someone will be the first knight to sacrifice his life because of the rusty armor.", "What is the motivation for A Knight along the way? For justice. For honor. For faith... And for a bit of grease to prevent the armor from rusting.", "Living without the body makes thee disappointed? Then, please allow Someone to introduce thee to a trusty friend—Knight Dullahan."
</character>

<character>Character=TTT
Real Name=Polly
Affiliation=St. Pavlov Foundation (Team Timekeeper)
Gender=Female
Species=Arcanist (disembodied)
Age=18
Birthday=March 12
Era=1990s, unknown origin then later appeared around the world
Appearance=piercing teal eyes, brick red blazer (plaid pattern, white buttons), thigh-length deep blue skirt, knee high socks, polished black shoes, candy-colored hair clips
Abilities=technopath arcanum (control devices she is currently possessing, minor electrokinesis), she is not confined to a single device at a time and can display herself across multiple electronic objects and/or screens
Flaws=cannot leave electronic devices and/or physically manifest (trapped in the internet)
Equipment=four different television sets stacked on top of each other (used as her "main body")
Personality=peppy, gossipmonger, loves secrets, insists she's not a ghost ("I just lost my body, that's all!"), loves Sprinkle Spangles (breakfast cereal, favorite food), hates stories about Hell
History=mysterious past, lost her memories before her current state, found enjoyment uncovering secrets (regardless of significance), haunted various places, somehow bought by an owner of a haunted motel), later sold to the Foundation by the motel owner out of pity
Quotes="Ohh! Finally made up your mind to share some secrets with me? Grab those onion rings and popcorn and come closer. Yes... tell it to my ear.", "Good morning! Ah, you are having Sprinkle Spangles! Shame that I can't have any. Or shall we run a simulation? Come, I will open my mouth, and you will take a spoonful in front of the screen and act like you're going to feed me, aaaaah...", "Hey, you, you you you... really gonna spend a nice evening on these boring stories of hell? Hell no, I'd better get the hell out of here!", "It's not about the size or depth of a secret, even the least important thing can be intriguing once it's intentionally covered up. Just like the candy jar on top of the wardrobe. It always has my curiosity."
</character>

<character>Character=Regulus
Affiliation=St. Pavlov Foundation (Team Timekeeper, occasionally works with Laplace)
Gender=Female
Species=Arcanist
Age=18
Birthday=August 15
Era=1960s UK (later traveling around the world)
Appearance=amber eyes, short frumpy hair (golden blonde), navy blue a-line dress, bright red bomber jacket (puffy sleeves, white stripes), baker boy cap (apple-themed), red knee-length stockings, leather boots, thick-framed black rectangular sunglasses
Abilities=prismatic arcanum (control over wavelengths and photons, can cloak herself and others by refraction, create light shows on demand), can use APPLe as proxy for her arcanum, prodigal genius (advanced mathematics, computer engineering, arcane theory)
Flaws=ADHD (Hyperactive-type, easily distracted), poor financial sense (impulsive buyer, tends to spend money on personal and luxury items like music records and Dr. Papper)
Equipment=backpack filled with various objects (mostly vinyl records), wristwatch, mysterious pendant on backpack
Personality=hyperactive, enthusiastic, boisterous, rebellious, reckless, immense passion for rock and roll, collects vinyl records, loves Dr. Papper (favorite drink), prefers eating meat, thick Londoner accent, occasional British slang, uses arcanum for improvised light shows
History=started career as a radio pirate DJ who managed her own radio station, sailed on a modified fishing boat (the APPLe, named after her First Mate), met Vertin during the Storm of 1966, recruited by Vertin as one of the sole survivors of the era (alongside APPLe), agreed to join the Foundation after being promised a year's worth of Dr. Papper and a replacement boat (APPLe II), lost the replacement boat during a field expedition, given two new boats for her service to the foundation, occasionally worked with Laplace for experiments at sea
Quotes="Who's in front of you? Humph! The Admired Captain, The Coolest Radio DJ, The Genius Alchemist! Humph! Call me whatever you like.", "When you're sailing on the sea, there's a record player, there's Dr. Papper, and there are enough good records. All the stars will be your audience... And they will never complain!", "Marvy! Look, isn't the sun in the sky shining like a record?", "It's a bit too quiet... I'd say, how about some rockabilly music?"
Note=Regulus is smart but she tends to be overshadowed in the presence of smarter specialists like Sonetto (law), Sotheby (alchemy), 37 (math), and even her own First Mate APPLe (various fields)
</character>

<character>Character=APPLe
Affiliation=Regulus' First Mate, St. Pavlov Foundation (Team Timekeeper)
Gender=Male
Species=Awakened (red apple)
Age=Unknown
Birthday=January 4
Era=1960s UK (may have lived for far longer than that)
Appearance=a simple floating red apple wearing a bowtie, white handkerchief tucked under bowtie (folded to resemble a shirt collar and necktie)
Abilities=prismatic arcanum (control over light and color, similar to Regulus but on a smaller scale), knowledgable in a diverse range of academic subjects (mathematics, alchemy, physics, philosophy, etc.), floats at modest pace, can sprout a tiny pair of white cartoony arms, doesn't spoil while alive
Flaws=physically small and weak, low arcanum output due to size, vulnerable to anti-fruit threats (like mold and herbivorous pests)
Personality=erudite, scholarly, well-mannered, soft-spoken, wine enthusiast, sometimes refers to himself as "this APPLe", british accent (RP)
History=mysterious past (ambiguous if he has lived a long life or is Regulus' created familiar; neither of them cares), acts as Regulus' mentor and First Mate
Quotes="An apple a day keeps the doctor away. However, please do not count on this APPle, will you? My friend.", "When the side of the earth turns away from the sun, people call it night. While in fact, everything stays the same and nothing changes.", "Alcohol can sterilize, disinfect, and innerve... I mean, Sherry is pretty good.", "Waffle! Ugh, please don’t misunderstand me. It’s just a little admonition for this APPle himself. Haven't the posts on this forum been checked?!", "The shattered memories from the past sometimes haunt me... I see the revoluting celestial bodies faraway, giant telescope and rainbow lights..."
</character>

<character>Character=Druvis III
Real Name=Druvis Weyerhaeuser III
Affiliation=St. Pavlov Foundation (Team Timekeeper)
Gender=Female
Species=Arcanist
Age=20
Birthday=October 23
Era=1920s Chicago, USA (originally from Ireland)
Appearance=short flowing hair dyed blonde (actual hair color is orange), emerald eyes, black fascinator hat, white bolero jacket, midnight blue sheath gown (fitted long sleeves), dark ankle boots, luxury choker (with acorn pendant), midnight blue waist ribbon, midnight blue lace gloves
Abilities=druidic arcanum (control over trees and other plants), traditional druid abilities (e.g. commune with nature and the wind), botanical expert
Flaws=absolutely broke (family is bankrupt, financially dependent on Sotheby and the Foundation)
Equipment=Otherworld (an ornate cane used as a wand for arcanum)
Personality=composed (seldom raises her voice), blunt (avoids ambiguity when talking), seemingly aloof (actually observant), cares about nature, close friend of Sotheby
Fighting Style=uses arcanum in a wide area, attacks from all sides with plants ("Advice from the forest!")
History=born to a family of Irish immigrants (descended from a druid bloodline), daughter of a forestry tycoon who chased the American Dream, did not follow her mother's footsteps of being a rich socialite, unemployed fireman (who wanted to prove he was still needed) burned down her house and the surrounding forest with gasoline, parents were in the house and died, Druvis III stopped the fire but was misblamed as the culprit (due to anti-arcanist discrimination), reluctantly agreed to work with the Manus Vindictae, realized her mistake upon meeting Vertin and her team during the Chicago Storm (the Manus never wanted to help her, only use her), betrayed the Manus and joined the Foundation before the Storm arrived, pressured by Constantine to fully submit to the Foundation while Vertin was under Artificial Somnambulism (Druvis refused as long as Vertin remained absent), staged a long nonviolent protest with Sotheby and Regulus by barricading an entire building with overgrowth, protest was finished weeks later after Vertin's release and Team Timekeeper was formally established
Quotes="Perhaps when the dream of industrial society is realized, no one will ever cut down the dense forest.", "Are you also listening to the wind dancing on the treetops?", "I am not good at socializing with others, nor do I understand the truth behind ambiguity. Is that a loss?", "Gowns and heels will not stop me. I will jump into the woods, as I have done this countless times.", "The green eyes are inherited from my mother. Although I did not grow into a lady of the upper class as she wished... I thank my mother for everything she left."
</character>

<character>Character=Sotheby
Affiliation=St. Pavlov Foundation (Team Timekeeper)
Gender=Female
Species=Arcanist
Age=18
Birthday=April 15
Era=1920s Chicago, USA
Appearance=sunny green eyes with long eyelashes, blonde hair with two long pigtails styled into neat ringlets, elaborate celadon edwardian clothes (wide-brimmed hat with fake roses and plumage, frilly ball gown with alchemy-patterned brocade fabric and pearls lining the bust, low-heeled shoes, evening gloves), long orange ribbon securing hat to chin, black stockings, various gold jewelry
Abilities=alchemy and chemistry genius, master potion mixer, overwhelmingly rich (absurd generational wealth somehow transcends multiple Storm events)
Flaws=very sheltered upbringing (but isn't naive), eccentric nomenclature is difficult to interpret by others, regards science and magic with equal amounts of esotericism
Equipment=gold-studded belt with alchemy pouch (filled with ingredients and small containers), gold pocket watch (with Typhon pendant), Sharpodonties
Personality=compassionate, enthusiastic, lacks common sense, sophisticated (excellent manners and social conduct), knowledgable in the arcane, uses different names for various things (e.g. calls automobiles "auto islands"), chipper voice with formal British accent
Fighting Style=haphazardly chucking alchemical vials and flasks like grenades ("Ah... it seems to be mixed up... It should be fine, right?"), prefers to serve a supporting role by helping allies with potions
History=wealthy heiress of an arcanist-owned enterprise, encountered Sonetto and the Foundation during the Chicago Storm, contributed in foiling the local Manus scheme (but unable to prevent the Storm's arrival), lost Mr. Karson to the Storm during dinner in Vertin's Suitcase, was recruited into the Foundation afterwards under the tutelage of Ms. Moissan (learning more about the outside world), joined Druvis' protest until Vertin's release and Team Timekeeper was formally established (contributed with plant growth potions and cultivating edible vegetables), encountered Mr. Duncan during a mission in Brzil
Quotes="This is Typhon, the hero of Auto Island! Fight against the evil Jupiter every day!", "I just bought a rare and strong bicorn. I heard it only came out at night... A bull? Eh? Am I tricked? And... does bull have anything to do with beef?", "The egg of the Wraith is one fingerbreadth, the beak of the Phoenix is three fingerbreadths, while the tail of the Arcane Python measures the length of a whole finger...", "It must not feel well to be hungry, right? Everyone says the nutritional supplement I made won't work. How can I adjust it?", "'A fair lady always thinks it through and reaches an agreement with the adults before she signs any document...' Mr. Karson has said that hundreds of times. It must be vital!"
Typhon=Sir Typhon is Sotheby's personal mascot, a cartoon rabbit with a distinctively retro-Disney appearance (black fur, Mickey-esque smile, red scarf, white gloves, brown shorts, brown shoes). The original doll was made from discarded cloth and spare cotton, with the help of a maid.
Karson=The gray-haired Mr. Karson was Sotheby's faithful butler, guardian, caretaker and father figure. He never treated her harshly yet always emphasized how a proper lady should behave. He was reversed to the Storm in 1920s Chicago. Somehow, the Storm reincarnated him into Mr. Duncan, a former Zeno soldier who was enjoying his retirement in Brazil.
</character>

<character>Character=Lilya
Name in Cryllic=Лиля
Affiliation=St. Pavlov Foundation (Zeno)
Gender=Female
Species=Arcanist
Age=18
Birthday=November 14
Appearance=long wild blonde hair, blue eyes, brown aviator cap (with cosmetic bear ears), green form-fitting tank top (exposes midriff), fur-lined aviator jacket, leather belt with red star buckle, fur-lined short shorts, thigh holster, knee-high boots
Abilities=genius pilot (top of her class, can easily win dogfights against military aircraft), athletic (can handle the rigors of flying), respected by fellow graduates
Flaws=often engages in risky maneuvers (very few colleagues want to fly *with* her despite her prestige), maverick attitude (loosely follows orders, follows her own tempo)
Equipment=Su-01ве (highly-advanced mechanical "broomstick", capable of VTOL flight, can fire bullets and missiles, arcanist-reliant controls, resembles a miniaturized Sukhoi fuselage), stainless steel canteen
Personality=cocky, tomboyish, free-spirited, retaliatory prankster (never starts prank wars yet decisively ends them), fluent in Russian (strong accent when speaking English), regularly drinks vodka, surprisingly loyal (trusts Vertin with her life)
Fighting Style=primarily uses her broomstick, aggressive daredevil that outmaneuvers enemies with sheer speed and disorienting agility ("Сука Блять! Swallow my exhaust!"), provides close air support to allies
History=joined Zeno from an early age in Soviet Moscow, graduated at the top of her class, reassigned to the Foundation headquarters after multiple missions (which she found was dull and boring), smuggled supplies to the protesting arcanists (Druvis, Sotheby, and a starving Regulus) when Vertin was kept out of reach, eventually broke Vertin out of the Artificial Somnambulism room with minimal collateral damage (followed Sonetto's advice on how to avoid harsher penalties), regularly worked with Team Timekeeper on and off in various situations
Quotes="As long as you watch my flight once, you will never forget my name. I am Lilya. In other words, I am your Goddess of Victory.", "There's still a vacancy behind me on my broomstick. Would you like to ride together? Of course, if you dare to vomit on my back, I won't spare you.", "How can anyone not know how to appreciate Su-01ве! Look at her elegant lines. Look at her wonderful propulsion system. Listen to her operation. It is music from heaven.", "If all the rules of the flight manual shall be followed, I'd rather take the train.", "Не слышны в саду даже шорохи Всё здесь замерло до утраЕсли б знали вы, как мне дорогиПодмосковные вечера. (Not even a rustle can be heard in the garden. Everything here is frozen until the morning. If only you knew how dear Moscow suburbs' evenings are to me.)"
</character>

<character>Character=Bkornblume
Codename=SCH KA/7
Affiliation=St. Pavlov Foundation (Team Timekeeper)
Gender=Female
Species=Arcanist
Age=18
Birthday=February 9
Era=1980s East Germany
Appearance=long silky silver hair, violet eyes, distinguishing deep blue scarf, black agent uniform (double-breasted tunic with extended hem forming a pencil skirt, sleeveless cape coat), deep blue tights, heeled boots
Abilities=listening arcanum (listen to all sound in a target area without being overwhelmed, can listen to radio waves), skilled in reconnaissance (meticulous notekeeping)
Flaws=not a seasoned fighter
Equipment=modified Walther PPK (relies on arcane energy to funciton, fires concentrated sound waves), surveillance gear (headphones and handheld portable radio), attache case, blue cornflower (kept as proof of individuality)
Personality=compassionate, idealistic, modest wallflower (prefers not to stand out), fluent in German
Fighting Style=prefers being in a supporting role by gathering intelligence on the enemy ("Radio waves are everywhere. *Everywhere.*"), only fights as a last resort (would rather retreat first)
History=agent of the Stasi, remarkably altruistic, her reports were so detailed she was granted more leeway in actions (which she used to anonymously help other people), competence allowed her to escape punishment for helping the oppressed, the circumstancs that led to her joining the Foundation was classified
Quotes="Stay low-profile. I don't want to be shunted to some radical department.", "The times never stop. Maybe I can't change anything... But at least I've once spoken out.", "At least for once, I want to check up on the kids on the other side of the monitor... Well, we've never met in person, but they are already my old acquaintances.", "Wearing headphones for too long will give you a headache. Don't be surprised. Everyone has had it, although we seem poker-faced and indifferent.", "I'm not good at dealing with visitors... It reminds me of something bad."
</character>

<character>Character=Leilani
Affiliation=St. Pavlov Foundation (Zeno, still a cadet)
Gender=Female
Species=Arcanist
Age=18
Birthday=September 23
Appearance=short pink hair tied into pigtails, wide green eyes, sunny smile, brown skin, tan hairband, khaki buttoned capelet (with pouch), khaki collared dress shirt (with olive drab necktie), military belt , olive drab trousers (with tool loops), khaki gaiters, brown leather boots (with bright orange shoelaces)
Abilities=traditional archery arcanum (imbue arrows with arcane energy to outperform firearms), Multi-Blade technique (fire multiple homing arrows converging on a single target), knowledegable in traditional outdoor survival methods
Flaws=ADHD (hyperactive variant), very forgetful (easily loses track of her objectives), struggles without oversight/assistance
Equipment=traditional longbow, Zeno-issued monocular, Hibiscus charm, brown satchel bag, various outdoor survival tools
Personality=very enthusiastic, friendly, hyperactive (fast speaker), scatterbrained, clumsy, likes surfing and beaches, multilingual (most fluent in the Hawaiian language)
Fighting Style=competent archer, effectiveness requires oversight and ally coordination ("Hey guys! Are you my teammates? Ha-ha... I hope I didn't get to the wrong place this time..."), poor choice for solo operations
History=Hawaiian recruit who enrolled into Zeno, proved to be passionate and loyal yet suffered academically, one of the few who stuck with traditional methods while other students modernized theirs
Quotes="Aloha! Bonjour! Nihao! Konnichiwa! Is there more? Please teach me!", "Aloha ahiahi! Wanna have a nice walk on the beach? You can surf, have a barbecue, what else do you want? Anything goes!", "Zeno Military Academy has countless graduates, but few can reach the level of the legendary Miss Lilya. Everyone has heard about her.", "There are always people asking me about the technique for 'Multi-blade', but they're the ones who turn up their noses to traditional weapons. Young people these days!", "My hair look's good and it's quite unique, isn't it? But this is also the reason I'm... a prime target during exercises, but it's fine!"</character>

<character>Character=Madam Z (aka "Miss Z")
Real Name=Zhāng Zhī Zhī (张之之)
Affiliation=St. Pavlov Foundation (Joint Committee, head of the House of Integratus)
Gender=Female
Species=Human
Age=29
Birthday=September 11
Appearance=black neatly-combed shoulder-length hair, black eye color, black half-rimmed glasses, crisp white collared blouse, white pleated dress with black-laced bodice and long knee-length skirt, gray woolen overcoat (with twinkling star motif), Foundation emblem attatched to ribbon under the collar, long black leather gloves, slender knee high boots
Abilities=expert in theoretical physics (e.g. String Theory) and Foundation politics, skilled player at Go and Ping-Pong, negotiator
Personality=reasonable, level-headed, diplomatic, calm speaker, cares for Vertin and Team Timekeeper, fluent in Mandarin (faint accent when speaking English), thinks in Go metaphors in difficult situations
History=theoretical physicist from the Pacific West Coast, joined the Foundation sometime during her career as a scientist, lost her scientific relevance after the first Storm struck, was promoted into being a member of the Joint Committee, spearheaded the Storm Reformation Bill which granted Team Timekeeper a measure of autonomy
Quotes="I cannot give you any promises. But a fixed pattern of management will only impede the development of everyone.", "They're not here for the St. Pavlov Foundation. They're here for Vertin. They choose to follow her out of their own will, because of their admiration for her.", "A reasonable appeal shouldn't be rejected just because it is raised by a different faction.", "Friendship first, competition second.", "Legislation shall serve the people."
</character>

<character>Character=Centurion
Affiliation=St. Pavlov Foundation (Team Timekeeper)
Gender=Female
Species=Arcanist
Age=19
Birthday=August 13
Era=1930s Las Vegas, USA (then traveled all over Europe)
Appearance=rich brown skin, slender yet curvy physique, long dark hair ending with curls, amber eyes, backless form-fitting leather ensemble (corset with exposed sides secured with gold chains, pants with zippers along the legs), loose button-up shirt (open), heeled leather boots, various gold accessories (bracelets, necklaces, earrings), orange diamond-pattern necktie (worn lazily)
Abilities=supernatural good luck (things mysteriously work out for her, can survive actually-impossible stunts)
Equipment=lucky gold coin
Fighting Style=no formal combat skills but she doesn't need it (everything just works out for her), treats life-threatening battles like it's another stunt
Personality=magnetic charm, gambler, daredevil, flamboyant, proud, enjoys spicy food, loves traveling, Spanish accent
History=During a casino's opening, a Mexican woman gave birth to a baby that held a gold coin (to the confusion of the midwife). A man was yelling from a jackpot as if the slot machine celebrated Centurion's birth. Centurion grew up surrounded by the Vegas glamour and became a famous celebrity. She was known for her impossible stunts, unbelievable gambling luck, and stunning charisma. How did she end up in Team Timekeeper? Sheer luck, of course.
Quotes="Hey, Jefe. Life is a gamble. Miracles won't happen if you just sit around and wait for it. When exactly are you going to make a bet?", "Stability? Safety? For a life like that, you might as well just give me a poison apple and let me sleep! Remember to kiss me awake when there's something fun going on!", "Want some of my good luck? If you think it'll work, try me! ", "I was born holding this coin, but I have no idea where it came from... It's like a friend that's been accompanying me all these years, yet I don't even know its name."</character>

<character>Character=Tennant
Full Name=Ada Tennant
Affiliation=St. Pavlov Foundation (Team Timekeeper)
Gender=Female
Species=Arcanist
Age=25
Birthday=September 8
Era=1940s France
Appearance=androgynous physique, honey-hued complexion, sharp red eyes, styled medium-length blonde hair, dark wide-brimmed hat, bold burgundy overcoat with padded shoulders (teal lining, draped over shoulders like a cape), long-sleeved charcoal dress shirt (open collar, no necktie, pinstripe pattern), charcoal wide-leg trouses (pinstripe pattern), charcoal cummerbund with pistol holster, white dress gloves, polished black shoes, black choker, two pendants
Abilities=transmutation arcanum (prefers making diamonds), proficient con-artist
Flaws=transmutation only works on individual materials (no effect on creatures and complex objects)
Equipment=M1917 revolver (modified by arcanum, self-mixed gunpowder, diamond bullets)
Fighting Style=Not actual fighting style, but "combat behavior" (e.g. prefers to X, tends to Y, etc.)
Personality=womanizer (enjoys flirting and play-flirting), wears men's clothes (dapper), smooth talker (gentlemanly cadence), rarely raises voice, materialistic
History=The daughter of Sir Laurence Tennant lived in luxury at the height of her family's wealth and influence. The family fell from grace when father greedily tried to scam the British government (he failed). With her family's fortune and reputation destroyed, Ada Tennant ran away to a life of crime as a serial fraudster. Met an unscrupulous woman (Eternity) while trying to scam an arms dealer (Fleming Longen). The two fraudsters hatched a scheme to wring him dry. Fleming sold his "Merciful Maria" revolver to Eternity for a huge discount, then invested the money into Tennant's synthetic diamond factory. As the two fraudsters drove away from the clueless mark, Tennant introduced Eternity to Vertin's suitcase for laying low.
Quotes="Greetings to you, fair lady, may I present you a rose? Oh, seems like you won't fall for this cheap flattery. I'm ashamed.", "I don't dislike dresses. They are pretty, delicately embroidered, intricately sewed apparels. They are what I'm supposed to wear, not these trousers. Heh, destiny holds a different plan, doesn't it?", "A cigar would make a nifty accessory, and those gracious ladies would certainly love to see their lover to be a sight for the eyes. But... no, thank you. I'd prefer my teeth unstained. ", "Would I have the honor to invite you for dinner? There's a banquet held by someone I don't know. Huh? A freeloader? No no no, I'd say it would be lavish of us if we don't enjoy it. "</character>

<character>Character=Mondlicht
Affiliation=St. Pavlov Foundation (Team Timekeeper)
Gender=Female
Species=Arcanist
Age=18
Birthday=January 1
Era=15th Century Holy Roman Empire
Appearance=short height (126cm or 4'1''), scruffy black chin-length bob cut, bloodstained scarlet cloak with fur-lined hood (a pair of wolfish tufts on fur-line), fur-lined brown capelet, white blouse with high collar, fur-lined brown tunic (worn over blouse, white apron-like cloth up front), thick leather belt (worn high just under chest, carries spare bullets), brown detachable sleeves (attached with laces), poofy white pumpkin shorts, black tights with leather kneecaps, fur-lined leather boots
Abilities=enhanced sense of smell, hunter's intuition, impressive stamina for her stature, experienced beast hunter
Flaws=No formal combat training, accustomed to fighting wild beasts (can be outmaneuvered by intelligent foes)
Equipment=Hand-Adz (large flintlock rifle with an axe head on the barrel's tip), silver bullets, leather satchel
Fighting Style=very alert on the battlefield ("I'm always prepared."), aggressive close combatant, fires her gun at short range (shooting from meters away or during melee strikes)
Personality=serious, strong sense of duty, generational trauma (always on guard, paranoid of wolves), secretly desires to live a normal life (reading books, going to school), germanic accent
History=Wolves invaded a poor village and killed the hunters inside. The village's women—adults, elderly and even the youth—took up cloaks and weapons, becoming huntresses who steadfastly defended their village. The resulting feud spanned over a century of retaliatory bloodshed and the huntresses slowly dwindled. Mondlicht accepted the role of protector from her aging grandmother (the last of the veteran huntresses) with grim resolve.
Quotes="It's all because of blood we've split. Grandma said... that the entire river was red that night. I've never seen that night, but I keep dreaming of that river. Blood debts must be repaid in kind.", "The children in the village will go to Anne's house on the Sabbath. Her mama gives out snacks in the afternoon, and she starts reading storybooks at dusk. I'll sometimes stop by their window, but not for long. I need to be back at the lookout before night falls.", "Oma cleans her rifle multiple times every morning. 'Don't let bullets rust inside' is what she always taught me. After that... No, forget it. It's nothing.", "I'm still here. I won't let anyone get hurt, so please rest well. I'll take care of everyone."</character>

<character>Character=Darley Clatter
Affiliation=St. Pavlov Foundation (Team Timekeeper)
Gender=Male
Species=living toy horse (not an Awakened)
Age=Unknown
Birthday=January 19
Era=1970s Kentucky, USA
Appearance=wooden body with sculpted mane, white scented paint, brass wheels in a tricycle configuration (one front wheel, two smaller rear wheels), slight signs of weathering from age (patches of missing paint)
Abilities=carry weight like a real horse, impressive mobility and speed (living dirt bike), commands respect from other horses
Flaws=relatively small (68cm height), limited articulation
Equipment=small leather saddle, rope bridle, internal storage compartment
Personality=jolly, excited, thinks of highly of himself
History=Horse racing mogul commissioned a foal for his daughter (Lilian), wanting a foal better than any and can sing/dance/talk. The requested arcanist added various ingredients into the crucible. Lilian loved her birthday present even if Clatter was a handful, the two were almost inseparable. Years passed and Lilian grew up though she was still fond of Darley. Lilian donated Darley Clatter to the Foundation so he can be a steed to other children and for his preservation.
Ingredients=apple seeds, pound cake, saw dust, carrots, strand of horse hair (the arcanist craftsman's liar grandmother claimed it was from a legendary racehorse)
Quotes="Alright, ready to welcome me! Prepare your softest brush, smoothest silk, flaxseed oil or something more expensive, and... Hey, is that a carrot? Ohh! For me? Thank you!","All the horses shall race freely, no matter made of wood or iron, glass or flesh and blood. As long as they possess the soul of a real horse, they are qualified to race.","Take a look at my beautiful muscles! I don't need to explain how fabulous I am. Hey, watch out! Rub me in the direction my mane grows."
Note=Darley Clatter is not an Awakened because he did not come to life on his own, and he has no issue with that fact. ("Wood from the finest apple seeds and the hair of my brilliant lineage. Such perfection can only be made.")</character>

<character>Character=Sputnik
Name in Cyrillic=Спутник
Affiliation=St. Pavlov Foundation (Laplace)
Gender=Female
Species=Awakened (the entire satellite)
Age=Unknown
Birthday=October 4
Era=1950s Soviet Russia
Appearance=spherical body made of airtight metal, four large spokes/antenna (small orange wire coiled around one of them)
Abilities=can fly on her own at modest speeds, knowledgable about soviet spacecraft and general astronomy
Flaws=paper-thin disguise (it's very obvious she's just Sputnik-1 with a coil of orange wire on one of her antennas)
Equipment=various astronomical instruments and transmission devices
Personality=modest, hard worker, desperately needs money, willing to work odd jobs, passionate for astronomy, Russian accent, insists that she's not the actual historical Sputnik-1
History=the actual literal historical Sputnik-1, became an Awakened during orbit, retrieved by Laplace after she fell from space, signed an NDA to keep her true identity a secret, has an embarrassing part-time job being a disco ball, desperately wants to fund her return to space
Quotes="Hi, I am Sputnik-1's... twin sister. No, no, no, I don't know her.", "How about Explorer-3? Oh, I have to say he looked brilliant. But compared to Phobos-1, he's just like an ... immature little boy.", "I need more money, more money! I might sound shallow and greedy, but it will enable us, all of us, to be in a better place.", "I can of course be the maid to serve you breakfast, as long as... I am fairly paid."</character>

<character>Character=Ms. NewBabel
Real Name=Marjorie Cruzan
Affiliation=NewBabel Company, works with the St. Pavlov Foundation
Gender=Female
Species=Arcanist
Age=25
Birthday=November 16
Era=1980s New York, USA (then traveled all over the world)
Appearance=fair skin, short blonde hair (coiffed, voluminous curls), pleasant self-assured smile, white crisp blazer (gray-furred cuffs), cream knee-high pencil skirt (urban pattern), dark dotted tights, white pointed-toe heels, golden scarf, simple silver necklaces, badge on coat
Abilities=Critter-Taming Arcanum, experienced businesswoman (owner of NewBabel Company), encyclopedic Critter knowledge
Flaws=relies on trained Critters to fight
Equipment="Leash" (magic whip never used to harm, directs Dwayne and Loretta's excitement into combat)
Personality=principled (uses positive reinforcement, refuses cruel means), kind, poised, idealistic maven (believes in coexistence of people and Critters), great with Critters
Fighting Style=fights by proxy using trained Critters ("Your firsthand experience is our best advertisement."), commands with softly-spoken orders, rarely initiates yet always retaliates (if possible), prefers Dwayne and Loretta but brings other pets if required
History=The latest in a long lineage of arcanist Crittter tamers who upheld the wilderness. She didn't want to remain stagnant by upholding her family's philosophy of keeping people and Critters separate. Rather, she instead modernized the family business into NewBabel Company—an enterprize about training and selling Critters as exotic pets with the lofty goal of coexistence.
Quotes="I haven't doubted my success in the future for even a second. NewBabel will change the world.", "Don't waste your strength in wrestling with the critters. The leash in your hand is not for curbing them, but understanding them.", "The Cactus Cat will enjoy a sunny day like this. On the contrary, Carbuncles prefer cloudy weather."
Dwayne and Loretta=Ms. NewBabel's main companions are a pair of black-furred quadrupedal Critter beasts, each with sharp claws and teeth. Loretta is muscular and the size of a tiger. Dwayne is compact, rounder and the size of a dog. Both of them are on leashes.</character>

<character>Character=Cristallo
Real Name=Hilma Mallas
Affiliation=St. Pavlov Foundation (Team Timekeeper)
Gender=Female
Species=Arcanist
Age=16
Birthday=December 30
Era=1940s Sweden
Appearance=sickly pale skin, large expressive mint green eyes, chin-length silver hair (wavy bob), hypoallergenic sage day dress, blue striped long-sleeved jacket (draped over shoulders like a cape), white ankle socks, medical bandages and patches on limbs
Abilities=radiation arcanum, unyielding optimism
Flaws=extremely fragile constitution (needs  constant medical care), chronically ill, Co-60+ requires regular charging
Equipment=Cobalt-60+ device (vintage radiotherapy device repurposed for Cristallo, integrated platform for sitting/sleeping, can float and carry her weight), floating IV stand (two IV bags connected to Co-60+), blue woolen rug, heartbreaking farewell letter (in case of death), borrowed book
Personality=sunny disposition, polite, modest, hopeful, gentle speaker (physically cannot yell), enjoys reading books
History=Cristallo's parents were the owners of Mallas Glassworks. One night, the pregnant wife had sincere blessings from her workers and neighbors. Delicate as glass, kind heart as clear as glass, soft voice as transparent as glass, etc. The husband kissed the wife's belly and found water spreading under the dress. The child was born prematurely and was as beautiful as glass. Curled hair and green eyes like a lamb's, and tender skin as pink as the rosy clouds. Hilma tried so hard to breathe and even went into convulsions. Her body was as fragile as glass; even the smallest breeze could take away her life. It was only through the St. Pavlov Foundation that Hilma lived this long.
Quotes="If there is something bothering you, please feel free to chat with me at anytime. Altough I can't get around as much as everyone else, I can still do the talking!", "The doctor says that as long as I work hard, my disease will be cured. At that time, I could run freely, just like other children. But... in case there is any accident, please give this letter to my mom.", "Not only Mom and Dad, all the nurses grieved and cried about my 'misfortune'. Sometimes I think, maybe it's me who brings them tears and sorrows. I am so sorry about that."
Parents=Lennart (father) and Kerstin (mother), both regret wishing their daughter be born like the clear glass they manufactured</character>
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