The Cast
A myriad of would-be Shinigami from all over the world converge! For the most part, they're people who probably should never have met.
Note: A lot of characters here have nicknames on top of pseudonyms made just for public display in the Institute.
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STUDENTS
Currently active students of ITAD.
Kusari "Chains" Tapada
Age: 22
Eyes: Green, hazel-centered
Hair: Soft blonde, light-brown tips (natural: black)
Origin/Ethnicity: Japan/Japanese
Major/Minor: ???
Current Year: 1
ASharp of wit but never scathing, this new student plans to make himself known. The methods by which he goes about doing so may not be the most orthodox. He has an air about him which draws in people's attention yet keeps them at their distance - lest he make eye contact.
Fun Fact: He tends to call Clash type "Crash". Also, his strange outfit was a cosplay based on a character from an obscure manga he was a fan of: Slay Saga: The Last Trial.
Likes: Candy, oranges, cooking
Dislikes: Sour foods, being hungry, lyrical music when he has to think
Eustace "Yu" Kirsch
Age: 23
Eyes: Violet, red-centered (natural: blue)
Hair: Black
Origin/Ethnicity: England/Half-Greek, half-German
Major/Minor: Ero
Current Year: 2
A mildly intimidating man with fewer friends than you might think. He managed to forge a relationship with Saru in his first year; at Chains's appearance, he finds his eye (and other things) wandering more easily than suspected, despite his usually strong will. He's reserved with his emotions and isn't read easily, save by Chains, which unnerves him.
Fun Fact: He managed to have his recently-deceased and beloved pet schnauzer, Iffle, restored into Shikigami form by the Bureau. Iffle's not the same, but comforts him nonetheless.
Reason for being a Shinigami: Who knows?
Likes: Sex, magazines, backscratches
Dislikes: Liars, cold sores, guilt
Saru Mbojan
Age: 28
Eyes: Dark brown
Hair: Dirty white
Origin/Ethnicity: South Africa/African
Major/Minor: Murmur, Ero
Current Year: 2
A man with a very distinctly direct demeanor. He finds himself easily envious of whoever else shares Eustace's company. He is physically weak, despite being somewhat statuesque and having an amazing stamina. He tends not to like it when things don't go his way but is easily mollified. He affects an air of education, despite having never been to college.
Fun Fact: Chains likes to call him "Monkey-face".
Reason for being a Shinigami: No longer liked the restrictions of common life.
Likes: Yu, vinegar, cars (he misses cars)
Dislikes: People who bother Eustace, the dark (secret!), dogs (don't tell Yu)
Hibiku "Hibi" Tanja
Age: 19
Eyes: Hazel
Hair: Hot teal, hot yellow streaks (natural: blonde)
Origin/Ethnicity: Middle USA/Half-Japanese, half-Caucasian
Major/Minor: ???
Current Year: 1
For whatever reason, she despises Chains like a cat in water and tries to avoid him whenever she sees him. She does not do a good job of it. She regrets their ever having met, but most regard her as over-sensitive. She's actually very pleasant when in better moods and likes to indulge in games.
Fun Fact: Whenever she talks, all Chains claims to hear is "Echooo~!"
Reason for being a Shinigami: Wanted to work for the underworld.
Likes: Vanilla caramel-wafer ice cream, gymnastics, shiny clothing
Dislikes: The "prep" label, jellybeans, writing
Emblem Shieldwell
Age: 25
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Auburn
Origin/Ethnicity: USA/Native American (75%), Caucasian (25%)
Major/Minor: ???
Current Year: 1
Since his passable high school days, he's spent a lot of time disciplining his mind and body in attempt to reform himself. He has scars on his body, remnants of his former fighting hobbies and intense physical training. He's very sensitive at heart and also very easy to get to. He had a car accident a few years ago that disabled the use of one of his legs, but with Shinigami training the feeling may return to it!
Fun Fact: Emblem is almost always seen with a bandana around his head that tends to make others think he belongs in a gang. It's actually just for sweat.
Reason for being a Shinigami: Justice.
Likes: Steak, walks, Hibiku
Dislikes: Muscle cramps, the cold, lack of steak
Violet "Donna" Fiefar
Age: 14
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Orange
Origin/Ethnicity: France/French
Major/Minor: ???
Current Year: 1
Being such a young newbie, Donna often looks to her peers for support and guidance, despite how in this institution a lot of her peers can't immediately be trusted, least of all Chains (her crush). She actually does carefully choose who she can rely on. She always seems happy and knowledgeable beyond the others' understanding, ever able to provide her friends with moral support and/or vital information.
Fun Fact: She could easily become caught up in fads, as well as people.
Reason for being a Shinigami: Had a near-death experience; wants to make sure those who died are treated well.
Likes: Bees, Chains, fables
Dislikes: Prickly plants, vegetables, indirect people
Nexy Tear
Age: 22
Eyes: White (black-rimmed)
Hair: Pure blue (natural: blonde)
Origin/Ethnicity: Russia/Russian
Major/Minor: Heart, Murmur
Current Year: 3
Very strong-willed and multifaceted, Nexy also has a tendency to be strongheaded and fast to act. Her actions tend to be larger-than life, yet she also keeps incidents within her ability. She is confident in her major and minor, even as a third-year. She tends to make friends of anyone pretty easily and has a wide range of interests, as well as a few hidden passions. Some take her abilities to be the advantage of being a teacher's daughter, but she is actually more challenged by that.
Only she fully knows how her father, No Chester, became a Shinigami Teacher so quickly.
Fun Fact: Nexy has actually been a while in becoming a Shinigami, having dropped out to roam the world of the Ronadas for some time after her second year and recently returned.
Reason for being a Shinigami: ???
Likes: Kickboxing, small animals, the color blue
Dislikes: Troublemakers, Oni, those who oppress her friends
Percival "Ohbi" June
Age: 21
Eyes: Dark grey
Hair: Light white-violet
Origin/Ethnicity: Paris, France/Half-Italian, half-French
Major/Minor: Sound
Current Year: 4
A fourth-year who calls himself "The Next Obigami". He's not so apparently full of himself but still is aloof from most students. He is known for being somewhat sexually skilled, as well as generous. He has a strange, mildly obsessive way of compiling information on the renegade Wren whenever and wherever he can.
Fun Fact: He claims he will punch whoever refers to him by his real name. Does he look like he could punch anybody?
Reason for being a Shinigami: A person named "Percival" can't function in real life in this modern age.
Likes: Music, photo-collecting, shampoo
Dislikes: Molasses, books with bent spines, "people who obsess"
Resen Tami
Age: 17
Eyes: Grey
Hair: Violet
Origin/Ethnicity: Vietnam/Vietnamese
Major/Minor: Sound, Murmur
Current Year: 6
A young girl who has been at the Institute since a young age. She is blind and uses her abilities to be able to sense things around her. People tend to be wary of talking to her due to her strange, disconnected mien. She has friends but tends to spend her free time alone with a peculiar Shikigami, Ogu.
Fun Fact: She is one of few who have learned to achieve Synthesis freely with Shikigami.
Reason for being a Shinigami: Perceptive spiritual powers.
Likes: The feel of fur, rain, cookies baking
Dislikes: The absence of wind, being short, silence
Cinna Bon
Age: 18
Eyes: Brown-red
Hair: Dark red
Origin/Ethnicity: Italy/Italian
Major/Minor: ???
Current Year: 1
This boy does whatever he can with his twin brother, Min. It was Min's idea to become a Shinigami (and also his influence to be Murmur). Cinna tends to mimic his brother in any way he can, though whether it is out of habit is unsure. He's not quick of wit, but he's endeared to his convictions.
Fun Fact: He claims that his hairstyle is completely natural.
Reason for being a Shinigami: Min.
Likes: fruit-scented soap, long summer days, pillows
Dislikes: winter coats, long books without pictures, bitter food
Min Bon
Age: 18
Eyes: Brown-red
Hair: Blonde (natural: dark red)
Origin/Ethnicity: Italy/Italian
Major/Minor: ???
Current Year: 1
Min, the more dominant Bon brother (it's said he came out first), has a lot of ideas that don't often come to fruition. He exudes a strange and almost misplaced air of maturity. He dyed his hair so he would appear different than Cinna and figures their minors will be ultimately the large cause in their looking different.
He has a strong taste for high fashion, even though he could never afford it. He also loves bananas.
Reason for being a Shinigami: ???
Likes: rainbows, winter gardens, croissant rolls
Dislikes: rocks, "unclean" things, brushing teeth
TEACHERS
Those who serve to edify would-be Shinigami.
No Isu (Noel Isu)
Age: 46
Eyes: Green
Hair: Brown, blonde-tipped
Origin/Ethnicity: USA/Caucasian
Major/Minor: n/a
Teacher of the History classes and a scholar for decades, he has an extensive knowledge of standards, happenings, and ethics relating to both Shinigami and other cultures. He himself is not a Shinigami, but has been allowed to work as one with all his knowledge. Some students tease and threaten to kill him if he gives a pop quiz.
Fun Fact: He spends a lot of time typing on an old-fashioned typewriter.
Reason for Teaching Shinigami: His own interests and powers of memory-retention.
Likes: His students, his student, history
Dislikes: Being ignored, being sick, being annoyed
No Fila (Ai Fila, Firagami)
Age: 35
Eyes: Dark amber
Hair: Red-yellow (fade)
Origin/Ethnicity: China/Chinese
Major/Minor: Heart, State
A very serious and strong person, No Fila treats all she touches as absolute priority, utter importance - yet she never gets attached to them. Hence, she makes absolutely certain that the decisions made in her Discovery class are 100% sure, or waits and monitors the students who cannot choose -very- closely. She often does not understand others because they are unwilling/unable to open themselves to her.
Fun Fact: She walks around followed by various kinds of small birds and is sometimes found flute-playing in the gardens.
Reason for Teaching Shinigami: Shinigami need an example of strength.
Likes: Order, gemstones, waterfalls (the power!)
Dislikes: Interruption, noise, birds
No Gachan (Maima Gachan, Gagami)
Age: 24 (appearance); 221
Eyes: Green
Hair: Teal-green
Origin/Ethnicity: England/British
Major/Minor: State, Heart
One of the younger instructors in the Institution, No Gachan is energetic in her teaching of the sciences. Her two abilities combined with her enthusiasm make her a deadly oppnent and an effective Shinigami. Her good moods are not easily ruined.
Fun Fact: She spends some time each week keeping up with the Japanese Garden.
Reason for Teaching Shinigami: Shinigami need a constantly curious mind and undying enthusiasm.
Likes: Popcorn, creating things, fizz
Dislikes: That small chance something will go wrong, acid, funny smells
No Chester (Raserith Chester, Razegami)
Age: 36
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Ice blue
Origin/Ethnicity: Russia/Russian
Major/Minor: Clash, Murmur
An able-bodied man, he serves as an exemplary model of his types and performs well in all his Field and Combat classes. He looks nothing of a warrior, yet hosts an alarming amount of power. Despite his age and his short life as a Shinigami, he is already a powerful fighter and an instructor. He is Nexy's father and helps her in what ways he can. They had parted ways in life but found each other again as Shinigami and henceforth became closer.
Fun Fact: He actually likes bagpipe music!
Reason for Teaching Shinigami: Enjoys watching their growth.
Likes: His daughter, aerobics, dancing (secretly!)
Dislikes: Being chased, being lead on, being manipulated
No Jonegami
Age: 55 (appearance); 465
Eyes: Red
Hair: Cornflower blonde
Origin/Ethnicity: Japan/Japanese
Major/Minor: Claw
The current Principal of the Institute. The very third to have ever had control of the Institute (the second having, like Obigami himself, perished), he maintains all the rules and does a great job of keeping the place and its maintainers in order. He himself chose all the teachers and has utmost trust in them. He is remarkably genial and sometimes blends into the environment as if he were a student. Despite his apparent age, he still looks something of a more refined young adult.
Since the role of leader descended ultimately from Obigami (and he himself acquired the role by being valedictorian the year of his graduation), he is the go-between for Shinigami and God. Not many such go-betweens are had these days - the business has expanded, and issues are low - but he is the highest and most powerful Shinigami there is, well-rounded but excelling in Claw and not to be trifled with.
Fun Fact: He is rumored to possess the great White Tiger spirit Byakko, as well as many other extremely powerful spirits. How he came to acquire them is both myth and legend.
Likes: The color yellow, white shirts, the smell of wood
Dislikes: Ink splatter, wallpaper, the color black
Midogami
Age: 44 (appearance); 479
Eyes: Green
Hair: Auburn
Origin/Ethnicity: Brazil/Brazilian
Major/Minor: Ero
One of the original four Apprentices of Obigami when the Institute was founded. He is the only one who stayed after Obigami's death and now serves as Vice-Principal to Jonegami. He was also VP when Ruegami headed the Institute. Unlike when Ruegami presided, he feels he has no power in Jonegami's eyes.
It is said he did not inherit the Principal position through both passings because he lacks leadership skills.
Fun Fact: He not-so-secretly has the hots for Jone.
Likes: Quiet, quiet music, starch
Dislikes: Disorder, jarring sounds, the smell of smoke
FIELD
Any Shinigami who has graduated from or simply left the ITAD.
Wren
Age: ???
Eyes: Yellow (pink centers)
Hair: Dark blue, purple-tipped
Origin/Ethnicity: ???
Major/Minor: Clash, Ero
Not a current student but rather an ages-old alumnus of the Institute, he is local and known to pop in on some of their field missions, despite being told not to. He has been Marked not to be trusted. He and No Chester have an apparent rivalry for all these interruptions, but their mysterious disappearances mid-battle cannot be accounted for...
Fun Fact: Wren owns both a Slayr and a Blastr, not earned but obtained by theft.
Reason for being a Shinigami: It's cool!
Likes: Fighting, card games, "large weapons"
Dislikes: Evasiveness, wobbly chairs, spoiled milk
Kabengami
Age: 27 (appearance); 180
Eyes: Red
Hair: Blue
Origin/Ethnicity: ???
Major/Minor: Clash, Heart, (Claw)
An esteemed alumnus of the Institute, he drops in on occasion to see Jonegami and admire the studious students. He has a long and obtrusive narwhal horn on his forehead and strange markings on his face.
Fun Fact: He really doesn't like narwhals.
Likes: Donuts, agility, the sea
Dislikes: His eye color, lack of elaboration, having to read anything
RONADAS
What do they have to do with anything, indeed?
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Minor Characters
They're important, just not as.
Namida Ukime: ???
Ecogami: One of the more kindhearted Aethers of the Institute. He in particular cares for the environment. He studies equally in three types and founded the Ero Club last year and heads the Male Ero Club now, although he admittedly doesn't spend as much time doing things for it more recently.
More added as they come along.
History:
Obigami: A nickname of the first Shinigami. The original Death God (and hence the only one ever to have been non-human) began hiring jaded humans as his help when humans began dying too often. He established the Institute when his hired help began getting too weak and sloppy. He himself died when he slew one of his own students. (He would have been considered a Clash/State type.)
Yarigami: The student slain by Obigami, shredded by his sword in a qualm about the death of a certain human. He himself specialized in State and Ero and was one of Obigami's four Apprentices even before he graduated.
Ruegami: The Principal after Obigami. She was not part of Obigami's inner circle but was elected for preference. Today no one is sure just what that means.
Asatogami: A historical Shinigami known to be a master of Claw-type.
Rukigami: A historical Shinigami having wielded a powerful blade, Clash-type. She gave up her powers to a powerful human in an unorthodox way in order to help his family.
Regami and Piyugami ("Lem" and "Pyu"): Historically linked Shinigami known to have deceived humans and ultimately die for it.
Izanami: Originally a creator goddess, she later became a Shinigami (Izagami).
Shikigami:
Oguro: An orangutan who occasionally assists No Fila. He spends a lot of time shaping and polishing gemstones.
Kone: A fat tabby who acts as Jonegami's spy. Even those who look directly at him tend not to notice him.
Jyari: An ape Shikigami maintainer at the school who creeps students out by never speaking, although that is simply his order, not his intent. He cleans when he can but actually looks after all the smaller Shikigami that do their work.
Iffle: Eustace's schnauzer, now a Shikigami required to clean up every night at 10:30. Works diligently.
Gatekeeper: The guard of the Institute's front. A strange Chimæra and sapient beast which was formerly a wolfdog.
Wayfinder: The guard of the Institute's rear grounds. Much smaller than Gatekeeper, he is a spry mink, but no less powerful because of that.
Gin: A duck Shikigami who acts as an arbiter of conflicts.
Likne: A Great Heron whose neck was once broken.
Mislen: A white turkish angora cat who always stalks casually about the Institute.
Nambi: A sugar glider Hibi choses to hold her Divine Weapon.
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