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- User ID: 578631
Character Name: Spencer Guppy-Green
Character Race: Human
Character Age: 24 years
Character Gender/Pronouns: Male (he/him)
Character Looks: fc: Elliot Fletcher
Character History:
early days;; Born on the 24th of December in Columbus, Ohio, Spencer grew up surrounded by noise and lights. He's a curious soul at heart, but the city didn't offer what one would call a "safe place" to go exploring. Instead, his little adventures were had on visits to his grandparents, who lived in a quaint little cabin outside of Waverly, West Virginia. He'd always known the forest by their house to be off-limits after six, but the warnings were never heeded. Spencer wasn't sure what he saw out there, or if it was even anything at all, but it sparked a fascination for the mysterious in his heart.
college life;; Spencer had little trouble choosing a major once he graduated high school, but instead of picking a "false" major like cryptozoology, he instead picked up wildlife ecology. Between his classes and projects, he made time for trips to various regions of the Northeast, and the South on occasion, to try and spot one of the famous American cryptids in its natural habitat. Ranging from skinwalkers to Bigfoot, Chupacabra to the Jersey Devil, he'd yet to find much of anything to validate his passion.
moving to Grimm Town;; During the summer after his fourth year in college, Spencer studied abroad in Canada where he and a few other students monitored wildlife populations around the Simpson Penninsula. The experience wasn't soon forgotten, and as soon as he had the opportunity and the funds, Spencer planned a second trip up to the Arctic so he could more familiarize himself with the region, in hopes of finding a career there after he graduated. On the other side, the Arctic is chock full of legends, and he wanted to see if there were any truth to the rumors surrounding the icy wilderness. Every time he searched for something out of the storybooks it proved false; he doesn't really have any expectations that now will be any different.
Character Personality: Contrary to popular belief, Spencer doesn't actually think cryptids exist. It's one of those things that's neat in theory, but for it to actually exist... it's too far-fetched. Still, the near-obsession with cryptids has become such a cornerstone of his life that Spencer isn't sure what kind of person he'd be without it. He's generally more introverted, but he isn't against working with others. Spencer is very enthusiastic about his interests and prone to hyperfixations, and he's used to those features turning people away from him. Besides the obvious interest in cryptids, Spencer enjoys the topic of ecosystems and how each part works together to form the whole, as well as anything to do with wildlife. he spends most of his time outside if he can help it, and travels anytime he has the opportunity. He's a restless soul that craves adventure, even if it's in his own backyard.
Other?: He hasn't heard anything particularly special about Grimm Town (or anything living in it), it was just the one place up north where he could find a place to stay for the season. Feel free to pm me for relations!
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- User ID: 578631
Character Name: Tavie
Character Race: Psychopomp
Character Age: Indeterminate
Character Gender/Pronouns: Agender (she/they)
Character Looks: fc: Emma Appleton
General encounters with Tavie are often forgotten about just as quickly as they happen, like ships passing in the night. Their appearance is human in the most general sense, with more specific descriptors all but lost to memory. As she became more sociable with Grimm Town's mayor and residents, she's put more work into keeping a steady appearance, and she's most often seen as a small, fair-skinned brunette with high cheekbones and a slightly emaciated figure. Descriptions of eye color range wildly, and some visitors recall their hair as platinum blonde instead.
Character History:
founding of Grimm Town;; As far as anyone can tell, Tavie's been around as long as the town has, though there are a few implications that they've been there longer. None of the residents were truly aware of her presence for the longest time, but as she's made strides to be noticed and remembered, the oldest residents are sure to pick up on the fact that they have seen Tavie before. The role she actually plays is a mystery to most, but they make an effort to visit every funeral when a resident (or visitor) passes.
fitting in;; Sometime between the town's founding and the present day, Tavie grew tired and restless with their work. With so many nigh immortal or long-lived creatures in one space, she began passing the time between soul reapings by "playing house," as she puts it. At first, her entrances were subtle, just a few notes in on a conversation as she passed by, but nothing really seemed to stick. Eventually, with more practice than they ever imagined they'd need, Tavie began gaining better control over her proximal amnesia so it wasn't a constant air of forgetfulness. She still hasn't managed to "turn it off" but she's much better at picking and choosing who forgets what and when.
modern era;; Tavie has settled themselves into Grimm Town as a "long-time resident," but nobody really knows who she is or where she lives. There are dozens of questions surrounding her presence, but they tend to fade from memory with any level of distraction. They're a frequent visitor to the cafe and library, so when in doubt, you can usually find her there.
Character Personality: In general, Tavie is very laidback and carefree, to the point where she can be considered insensitive. They are incapable of most deeper levels of emotion and can't empathize, so anything they say or do can come off as fake; because it is. They're casual in most interactions with others, giving the impression of being extroverted and overall friendly. She's unpredictable at heart and should she genuinely get herself into trouble, a person's most recent memories can disappear with the snap of a finger, if that. They can't take offense to what they don't remember, right?
If they are a magical creature, how do they cloak themselves to humans?: proximal amnesia
Other?: Tavie's biggest asset is her role as a psychopomp, which grants her access to in-depth records of a person's life up to the present. Generally, they don't do much with these, but they do enjoy pulling the card for the sake of a power play from time to time. In addition, they are capable of sensing approaching death and communing with spirits, though she cannot summon them on her own, nor can she reap them if they don't want to move on to the afterlife.
