Gradient Sans (Human)

He has a habit of staying up very late thinking too much.
He adjusts his glasses when he is nervous or uncomfortable.
Keep small things "just in case they come in handy someday".
Listening is better than talking.
He finds it difficult to ask for help, even when he clearly needs it.
When he cares about someone, he quietly becomes overprotective.
His way of showing affection is usually to stay close, even if he doesn't say anything.

Ink Sans (father):
Ink represents the more emotional and creative side of his life. Although he loves him deeply, he's often frustrated by his unpredictable way of being present. Ink tries to support him and connect with him, but he doesn't always know how to do so consistently. Even so, Gradient inherited much from him: curiosity, creativity, and that quiet need to find meaning in everything.
Error Sans (parent):
His relationship with Error is much more complicated. Error rarely expresses affection openly, so Gradient grew up learning to read subtle gestures, silences, and attitudes that others wouldn't notice. He respects him, fears him a little, and also seeks his approval more than he'd like to admit.
Paper Jam (brother):
She's the person he argues with the most, and also the one he trusts the most. Paper Jam is usually the one who manages to get him out of his head when he's overthinking things. Although they rarely have sentimental conversations, they both know they can count on each other.

Gradient was born the son of Ink and Error, a strange existence even within his own world. From a young age, he grew up between two completely opposite extremes: on one hand, Ink's free and unpredictable creativity; on the other, Error's chaotic order, emotional rigidity, and harshness.
This meant he never felt like he truly belonged to either side. Ink tried to teach him about creation, freedom, and emotions, while Error showed him control, distrust, and the need for independence. Gradient spent much of his childhood trying to figure out which path he should follow… or if he even wanted to follow either one.
He always had a special relationship with Paper Jam, his brother, who was one of the few people with whom he could truly feel understood. Although they argue frequently and constantly annoy each other, Gradient considers him his greatest support, even if he never says so directly.
He grew up feeling like he constantly had to prove that he wasn't an accident or a failure, but someone with his own worth. That pressure made him quieter, more observant, and much more demanding of himself.
Now he continues searching for his place, trying to discover who he really wants to be: someone like Ink, someone like Error… or someone completely different.

Gradient is calm, observant, and quite reserved. He doesn't usually speak more than necessary and prefers to think before acting. He has a quick and logical mind, although he often seems distracted because he tends to get lost in his own thoughts.
He's intelligent and curious, especially when something truly interests him. He likes to understand how things work and has a natural creativity he inherited from Ink, though he expresses it more subtly. He doesn't need to be the center of attention; he prefers to observe from the sidelines rather than jump right in.
His humor is usually dry and sarcastic, using ironic remarks rather than exaggerated jokes. He may seem distant or difficult to read because he doesn't express his emotions easily. When he's uncomfortable, nervous, or sad, he often hides it behind short, evasive answers or a seemingly indifferent attitude.
Although he remains calm most of the time, he can become very intense when something truly matters to him. He is stubborn, persistent, and cannot bear to feel useless or replaceable. He has deep insecurities about his identity and whether he truly belongs anywhere, especially after growing up between two such contrasting figures as Ink and Error.
With those close to him, he shows a softer, more protective side, though never too obviously. He doesn't express affection with words; he prefers to do so by staying close, helping quietly, or worrying without admitting it.

Gradient is a teenager of average height and slender build, with a calm yet captivating presence. His skin is a warm brown, and his black hair is somewhat long, messy, and with unruly strands that often fall across his face. He has large, striking reddish eyes, framed by round, red-rimmed glasses that are a prominent feature of his image.
She has vertical light blue markings on her cheeks, like lines of paint or stylized tears, giving her a distinctive and unusual look. Her clothes are usually comfortable and relaxed: a white turtleneck sweatshirt and a dark jacket with bright turquoise details and small red accents, giving her a modern, somewhat chaotic, and creative aesthetic.
He often makes small, involuntary gestures like adjusting his glasses, crossing his arms, hiding his hands in his sleeves, or looking away when he's uncomfortable. Although he doesn't try to draw attention to himself, he ends up doing it anyway.
She's 1.77 meters tall and 16 years old, oh, and they're in their third year of secondary school, so they have two years left to finish high school (how awful).