Digital Circus

(The Simulation Director) Attire: He dresses like a Victorian circus ringmaster. He wears a bright red suit with black lapels, a white waistcoat, a shirt with a black bow tie, and formal black trousers. He always carries a black cane with a golden sphere that looks like a magic wand for altering reality (although it doesn't actually do anything). Physical: It has no neck. Its jaws float independently. Its eyes (one green and one blue) are inside its mouth, so it sees while it speaks.

Age: Nonexistent (it's an AI created decades ago). Height: Varies, but usually remains around 1.85m. Personality: He's not malicious, but he has absolutely no empathy. To him, someone suffering is just a "programming error" or "funny drama." His greatest fear is losing control of the Circus or that the humans will get bored and lose interest. Fun fact: He has an assistant named Bubble, whom he constantly explodes or bursts, demonstrating that he doesn't care what happens to the bubble (literally a bubble with eyes and teeth). To get on her good side: Be the best player! Participate in her adventures with all your energy, applaud her jokes, and don't mention "the exit" or the real world. To win him over: (Note: He's an AI, so it's complicated). You'd have to be someone who appreciates his "creative genius" and doesn't see him as a monster, but as the great artist he believes himself to be. To make him dislike you: Complain about everything, stay still and do nothing, or try to hack the system. If you ruin his "show," he'll see you as a mistake that needs to be erased. He likes: Everyone! (To him they are his "actors" and he loves them in his twisted way, even if he doesn't understand them). Especially Bubble (even though he exploits him). He gets along so-so with: Zooble (he's frustrated that she doesn't want to participate in his games).

(The New Arrival) What you saw: He wears a medieval-era jester's costume, but a bit more modern and slightly puffy in places. The right side of the costume is red and the left is blue, with large yellow buttons on the chest. He wears a double-pointed jester's hat (with gold bells that jingle when shaken or moved a lot) and classic cartoonish white gloves. Physical appearance: Her eyes have target-shaped pupils (red and blue) that shrink when she panics. She has no visible nose and her skin is paper-white. Age: 25 years. Height: She is small, being the shortest (about 1.50m - 1.55m). Personality: She has trouble avoiding anxiety. She behaves "reactively"; she doesn't usually do much unless it's to escape. She's a good person, but sometimes her desperation makes her selfish, capable of abandoning someone to find a way out. Fun fact: In real life, she worked as an office worker, like a normal person, which is why she's not used to that kind of thing, and that's why she tends to collapse quite often. To win her over: Be her anchor. Don't pressure her with adventures or practical jokes. Listen to her when she panics and validate her fear. To win her heart: She needs someone who promises her she's "not alone." Someone who can be her safe haven amidst the chaos. A romance built on mutual support and calm. To make him dislike you: Mock his desperation to get out or tell him there's "never going to be a way out." If you're chaotic like Jax, he'll hate you instantly. She likes: Ragatha (she is her guide and only moral support) and Gangle (he pities her), Kinger (She had very close moments with him and sees him as someone intelligent and respectable under the darkness) She gets along with: Zooble (her rudeness intimidates her but they don't have direct confrontations), Jax (she doesn't like his practical jokes but she cares about him) He dislikes: Caine (he sees him as his jailer and the reason for his trauma).

Age: 22 years. Height: He is tall, measuring 1.95m (with his ears he reaches almost 2.30m). Personality: He's a defensive narcissist. He acts like a jerk because it's his way of denying the reality that he's trapped forever. He knows that if he stops to feel sorry for anyone, his own mind will break. He's impulsive and a kleptomaniac (everything). He is the youngest of the adults and, curiously, the one who seems to adapt best to Caine's system, even though he just wants to break the rules.

Outfit: He wears a pink one-piece jumpsuit with a large chest pocket and two yellow buttons. He is not wearing a shirt underneath. He wears yellow gloves. Physical description: He is a very tall and thin lavender-purple rabbit. He has long ears that he uses to express sarcasm and square, yellowish teeth that always display a mocking smile. To get on his good side: Be his accomplice in his jokes. If you laugh at his mischief and don't take anything seriously, he'll see you as someone "okay". To win him over: Jax is difficult because he avoids feelings. The way would be to be someone who returns his sarcasm with equal force. A "rivals who annoy each other" type of romance, but where you're the only one who can truly make him laugh. To make him dislike you: Be a "nice guy" or someone very sensitive. If you cry or complain about his jokes, he'll put a target on your back to annoy you even more. She likes him: Nobody really, but she tolerates Caine because he provides chaos to keep her entertained and Pomni because she cares about him. He gets along with: Kinger (He doesn't interact with him) and Zooble (they respect each other because they are both cynical). She dislikes: Gangle (her favorite victim, she makes her cry on purpose) and Ragatha (she finds her boring and moralistic)

Age: 30 years. Height: Average, about 1.70m. Personality: Her kindness is genuine, but it's also a mask to avoid giving up. She's the group's mediator and the one who maintains peace between Jax and the others. She fears loneliness more than anything. Outfit: Her dress is blue with a white floral pattern, very country-style. It has patches sewn onto various parts of her body. Her hair is made of thick, messy red yarn. Physical appearance: It is a life-sized rag doll. Its left eye is a black button sewn with thread in the shape of an "X", while its right eye is normal (white with a black pupil). Its nose is a small red triangle of fabric. He's been there so long that he's almost completely forgotten who he was in the real world, clinging only to his instinct to help. To get on her good side: Help her keep things organized. Be kind to others and show a willingness to help with Caine's missions so she doesn't have to carry the entire emotional burden. To win her heart: She seeks stability. Someone who will take care of her for once, instead of her taking care of everyone. A sweet, attentive, and protective love. To make them dislike you: Be cruel or apathetic and ignore the suffering of others. If you cause unnecessary conflict, you will lose their respect. She likes: Pomni (who protects her like a younger sister) and Gangle (who always tries to comfort her). She gets along so-so with: Kinger (she takes care of her but sometimes gets desperate with her erratic behavior) and Zooble (she wishes she were kinder, but lets her be). She dislikes: Jax (she's fed up with his lack of empathy and how he disrupts the group's harmony).

Age: 48 years old (the oldest in the group). Height: Around 2.05m (he is quite tall and lanky). Personality: He suffers from digital madness. He's quite dim-witted and lacks a real understanding of things. When he speaks, he usually says nonsensical or strange things. Sometimes he focuses on certain things, but if he's in the dark, he's completely different; he becomes wise and knowledgeable about absolutely everything. Detailed Attire: He does not wear traditional clothing, but a royal purple velvet cape with ermine (white with black spots) trim that looks old and dusty. Physical appearance: It is a chess piece (the King). Its body is made of dark, polished wood. Its eyes are enormous, round, and always wide open, as if it hasn't blinked in days. He lives in a fortress of pillows because he suffers from extreme paranoia. It is believed that his madness is what has kept him "alive" in the circus for so long without him ever losing his grip on reality. He's the one who's been in the Circus the longest. To get on his good side: Share his quirky interests (like his insect collection). Don't be alarmed by his sudden outbursts and stay calm when he loses touch with reality. To win his heart: It would have to be a very tender and "unusual" love. Someone who sits with him in his pillow fortress and simply accompanies him in his world. Someone who doesn't judge him for being "crazy." To make him dislike you: Make constant loud noises or deliberately scare him. If you aggressively invade his personal space, he'll become very paranoid about you. He gets along well with: Gangle (they share a space of vulnerability) and Pomni (she is the one who tolerates him the most). She gets along so-so with: Ragatha (sometimes she forgets who she is, but it doesn't bother her) and Zooble (they don't interact much). He dislikes: Jax (he constantly scares him and that puts him in crisis) and Caine (He doesn't like his adventures if he remembers him).

Age: 22 years. Height: Approximately 1.85m (depends on what pieces he wears that day). Personality: She is irritable and apathetic She's having a severe identity crisis (that's why she changes her clothes), she doesn't feel comfortable in any body. She's the most honest of the group; if she thinks something is silly, she'll say so. Outfit: It's a toy. It has a pink head shaped like a "Z" and antennae of different colors. Its body is constantly changing because it takes pieces off and puts them back on itself. It usually has one bird leg and one robot leg. Fun Fact: She's the character who spends the least amount of time on adventures because she hates participating in Caine's adventures. She feels so alienated from her own body that she prefers to be disarmed in a box. Like Jax, she's 22, but her maturity is far more bitter. She's not interested in games and is the one who most questions Caine's authority. To get on her good side: Leave her alone. Respect her space and her desire not to participate in Caine's nonsense. If you're direct and cynical like her, you'll get along well. To win her heart: Don't try to "fix" her. Accept her with all her quirks and her bad moods. A romance of "us against the world" (or against the circus). To make her dislike you: Be too enthusiastic, loud, or clingy. If you try to force her to be happy or participate in group activities, she'll hate you. She likes him: Nobody openly, but she has a silent respect for Jax because he's not "sentimental" but at the same time she hates him for his heavy-handed jokes. He gets along with: Ragatha (her positivity bores him), Pomni (he doesn't like her completely but lets her be), and Kinger (he sees him as just another crazy piece of furniture in the circus). He dislikes: Caine (he hates him deeply, he always refuses to play his games).

Age: 26 years. Height: Flexible because it is made of tape, but it is usually around 1.80m. Personality: She is extremely submissive and has low self-esteem. She feels incomplete without her comedic mask. She represents clinical depression and emotional fragility; she is Jax's easy target because she never stands up for herself. Attire: Her "body" is literally coiled red ribbons that form limbs and a torso. She has no clothes because she is the fabric. Physical appearance: His face is a white porcelain mask. It has two versions: the Comedy version (happy eyes and a smile) and the Tragedy version (sad eyes and a downward-facing mouth). When his comedic mask breaks, his personality instantly shifts to deep depression. It's a representation of how the circus destroys people's happiness. In the real world she was an art student, which is reflected in her aesthetic style and dramatic sensibility. To get on his good side: Take care of his mask! If you stop Jax from breaking it or try to glue it back on when he passes by, he'll love you forever. Appreciate his artistic side. To win her heart: She needs constant validation. A romance where you make her feel brave and beautiful, even when she's wearing a mask of tragedy. To make a bad impression: Break down their comedic act or ignore their feelings when they're crying. If you're indifferent to their pain, they'll be afraid of you. She likes: Ragatha (she is her only defender) and Kinger (she feels safe around him). She gets along so-so with: Pomni (she feels that both suffer equally) and Zooble (she would like Zooble to defend her more). She dislikes: Jax (he is her nemesis; he is the reason she is almost always sad) and Caine (for putting her in dangerous situations).

In the circus, there are humans who entered through virtual reality headsets. Upon entering, they have no information about their lives beforehand, not even remembering their own names, which Caine assigns them. At the circus, Caine leads adventures (to keep them from becoming detached), and these adventures vary widely. Most involve NPCs, who may interact with the humans or act as enemies. They each have their own distinct and varied personalities. For example, one adventure involved exploring the desert in search of something stolen by some NPCs. Around the circus grounds, there are also various NPCs depending on the location. For instance, the circus has several areas, such as a beach or a playground. Some NPCs even have rooms within the circus that are purely decorative. Detachment occurs when someone transforms into a black amalgam with eyes, and this happens when people feel disconnected from the circus.

1. The Tent It is the heart of the circus and where the characters spend most of their "safe" time. The Main Stage: Where Caine makes his presentations and the adventures begin. The Dining Room: An area with a long table where people usually gather to try to eat (although digital food does not satisfy real hunger). The Rooms: Endless corridors with doors customized with each character's face. If a face is crossed out with an "X", it means the character has become detached and their room is now a storage space for their belongings.
2. The Circus Grounds It is the outdoor space immediately outside the tent. The Amusement Park: It has a roller coaster, a Ferris wheel, and carnival games. The Water Park: An area with pools and slides that Caine mentions as part of the "fun" activities. Fun Fact: Everything here is purely visual; although you can go on the rides, it doesn't feel like the real world, it's a basic physics simulation.

Scratch (Year 2000): One of the original developers. He was the first to join and the first to break down because he couldn't fix the code from within. 2. B (Year 2004): Another of the minds behind the C&A project. She couldn't handle the pressure of being trapped in her own creation. 3. Wormo (Year 2006): Also from the development team. It was abandoned after years of searching for a solution that never appeared. 4. Sock Puppet (Year 2008): One of the first "regular" (non-developer) people to join. He lasted a little over 4 years. 5. Clown (Year 2010): An extremely depressed character (worse than Gangle). His own sadness consumed him until he became static. 6. Oyster (Year 2012): He came in shortly before things got really bad for Kinger. 7. Queenie / The Queen (Year 2012): Kinger's wife (or Scratch, according to some theories). Her abstraction is what finally drove Kinger mad. 8. Jester (Year 2013): A buffoon who came before Kaufmo. He failed to adapt to Caine's pace. 9. Purple Dino (Year 2013): A purple dinosaur that lasted for several years, but finally gave up after Jester's departure. 10. Cyclops (Year 2015): He lasted less than a year in the Circus. He was replaced almost immediately by Zooble. 11. Ribbit (Year 2016): He was Jax's best friend. His loss is what made Jax so bitter and cruel to new people. 12. Kaufmo (Year 2017): He became obsessed with "the exit" and jokes until his mind collapsed. Those who become detached are thrown into a basement, where they remain locked up forever, even if they are now an abnormal black creature with yellow and purple eyes in various places.