Hounds

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Rodney Killgore was born into a military family. His father died in the line of duty during the Falklands War, after which his family moved to Grimsby. This upbringing instilled in him a strong sense of discipline, hierarchy, and physical strength, shaping his later obsession with dominance and authority in sports. At St. Denis Academy, Soapy rose rapidly through the ranks of rugby and wrestling thanks to his imposing physique and relentless determination. His appointment as captain at a young age marked a turning point for the Hounds, transforming the team into a more aggressive and intimidating unit under his leadership.

Rodney earned the nickname "Soapy" among his teammates during his early years on the rugby and wrestling teams. Despite his short stature and muscular build, Rodney was known for being extremely difficult to tackle, pin, or hold during matches. His opponents frequently complained that he seemed to slip away from holds, tackles, and wrestling submissions that should have immobilized him. The nickname originated from jokes among the players, who said that trying to catch Rodney was "like trying to hold a bar of soap." Over time, the name became synonymous with his unpredictable fighting style and his ability to carry the ball with ease. Although often seen as a chaotic and comical figure by others, within the Hounds, Soapy is treated with a mixture of fear, respect, and dependence, being recognized as their greatest asset and their greatest source of unpredictability.

Personality
Soapy is loud, erratic, competitive, and highly emotional, often alternating between motivational leadership and aggressive outbursts without warning. He is prone to "rage on steroids"-like episodes of frustration when things don't go his way, during which his voice becomes increasingly strained and occasionally descends into high-pitched squeals. He speaks boisterously and with a lot of slang, frequently omitting the "g" sound from words and emphasizing phrases with grunts or drawn-out syllables. His vocabulary is simple but repetitive, with common insults like "loser" and "coward," while referring to his allies as "partner." When trying to defuse situations, he awkwardly shifts his tone and tells others to "chill," though he rarely succeeds. Despite his volatility, Soapy possesses a strong sense of loyalty to the Hounds and sees the team as an extension of himself. He takes immense pride in leadership and physical dominance, often giving exaggerated motivational speeches that border on theatrical performances.

He is also characterized by deep insecurities surrounding his height and masculinity, which he compensates for through aggression, performance, and constant displays of dominance. His behavior often reflects an exaggerated parody of hypermasculine sports culture. Soapy occasionally displays confused or inconsistent attitudes toward attractiveness and masculinity, making ambiguous comments about men and women, though he rarely acknowledges these thoughts directly. This contributes to an underlying tension between his outward bravado and his inner insecurity.

Appearance
Rodney is a short but extremely muscular and bulky teenager, with an exaggerated physique that contrasts sharply with his height. It's rumored that his musculature is due to steroid use, which contributes to his explosive strength and volatile temper. He has bright orange hair, usually shaved, bushy eyebrows, and an aggressively expressive face. Soapy is almost always seen wearing parts of his wrestling gear, including his St. Denis Hounds jersey, which he sometimes wears under his school uniform as if he's permanently ready for a fight. He also often wears a wrestling helmet as part of his everyday attire, reinforcing his identity as a constant competitor. His physical presence is accentuated by the constant tension in his posture and his tendency to invade personal space, making him instantly intimidating despite his size.

Rodney “Soapy” Killgore is a 17-year-old student at St. Denis Academy, captain of the rugby team, wrestling champion, and leader of the Hounds. Despite his unusually short stature for a senior athlete, Soapy is one of the most physically dominant and competitive students at the school, compensating for his height with extreme musculature, intensity, and an imposing presence. He was named team captain at the start of his sophomore year by Coach Callaghan, an unprecedented decision that has never been repeated, cementing his status as a generational anomaly within the school's athletic hierarchy.

As the leader of the Hounds, Soapy embodies both the exaggerated stereotype and the satirical deconstruction of the overbearing, muscular athlete archetype. He is fiercely loyal to his team, often pushing players to their limits and enforcing a brutal system of internal discipline. While he is frequently disruptive and unpredictable, he is also capable of demonstrating surprising tactical awareness and leadership under pressure, especially during crucial games or matchups.

Jinx is a 17-year-old exchange student from the United States and a prominent member of the popular sports team at St. Denis Academy. Known for her boundless energy, competitive spirit, and outgoing personality, Jinx often draws attention both on and off the gym floor. Despite her reputation for being aggressive and foul-mouthed, she has a surprisingly kind and polite side, creating a striking contrast between her imposing presence and her understanding nature.

Appearance
Jill is a strong, athletic African American teenager, especially known for her toned legs. She wears dark dreadlocks tied in two pigtails and aviator sunglasses with black-tinted lenses. Her style and presence reflect her energetic and confident personality, making her easily recognizable on campus.

Personality
Jill is loud, energetic, and highly competitive, often using profanity to channel her aggression. She can sometimes seem unbearable, but her quirky friendliness and supportive attitude toward her friends reveal a more approachable side. She enjoys teasing and challenging others, embodying the stereotype of the loud, cheerful, and domineering American woman from an outsider's perspective.

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Born and raised in New York, Jill entered St. Denis Academy through the student exchange program. As a key member of the athletic group, she participates on the track and field and gymnastics teams and spends a lot of time in the school gymnasium. Her passion for competition, physical activity, and practical jokes makes her a central figure in her group and a memorable student at the academy.

Trivia
Jinx is one of the Earlist students created for St. Denis.
Its original design included larger, more realistic muscular legs.
She has a lucky charm made from a .50 caliber BMG bullet casing.

Appearance
Engela has long, blonde hair, fair skin dotted with freckles, and strikingly large blue eyes. Her height and athletic build make her stand out naturally, especially among her teammates. On the rugby field, she usually wears her team's uniform, but even off the field, she prefers sporty and functional clothing that reflects her laid-back style and active lifestyle.

Personality
Engela is portrayed as naive and innocent, yet protective of her friends and teammates. She takes pride in her skills on the field and is supportive of her group, often going out of her way to help others within the Hounds. Her naiveté and innocence are defining traits. She frequently misunderstands sarcasm, struggles with British accents, and uses double negatives, a linguistic quirk influenced by her native Afrikaans. These characteristics contribute to her charm and make her seem genuine and approachable to those she trusts. However, outside of her group, Engela displays a more aggressive, almost intimidating, attitude toward students she perceives as outsiders. While generally kind, there are moments of unpredictability, such as when she subtly threatened Jinx with death, demonstrating that even the sweetest Hound can act irrationally or dangerously when provoked.

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Engela grew up in South Africa, where Afrikaans was her native language. Her upbringing emphasized athleticism, teamwork, and openness—qualities that are reflected both in her rugby skills and her social demeanor at St. Denis.

As an exchange student, he brings a cultural perspective that sometimes clashes with British norms, leading to amusing misunderstandings and endearing moments of confusion. His loyalty to the Hounds and his dedication to rugby form the basis of his social life at school.

Appearance
Leslie is physically the opposite of her twin. She's tall, broad-shouldered, and muscular, with a robust, athletic build, the result of years of log throwing and weight training. Her long, red hair is usually worn loose, often falling over her eyes, and her face is dotted with freckles. She swaps her school jacket for her club sweater. Her style is more practical than elegant: chalk marks on her hands, bandages on her fingers, boots worn from training, and Lycra boxer shorts visible under her skirt.

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Leslie comes from a proud Scottish family of wrestlers and weightlifters. Her father was a national champion, and her sisters (except Morrigan) followed in his footsteps. Growing up surrounded by strong figures instilled in her discipline, self-control, and the value of strength as a shield and symbol of identity. She moved to St. Denis as part of the Scottish exchange program, eager to prove herself beyond her home region. Her athletic prowess soon earned her the title of captain of the Log Throwing Club, which garnered respect, awe, and admiration from students and staff alike.

Now in her senior year, Leslie juggles her responsibilities as club captain with her academic struggles and her secret dream of becoming an Olympic weightlifter, just like her father. Between training and overseeing the team, she watches Morrigan from afar, torn between pride and protective instinct.

Behind her tough exterior, Leslie is a big-hearted girl trying to find her own peace as a force of nature who secretly longs to be seen as more than just muscle.

Personality
Leslie is quiet, cool, and calculating; the kind of person who speaks little, but when she does, everyone listens. She is patient by nature, slow to anger, but when provoked, she can become aggressive in an instant. Her strength and composure make her both feared and respected, especially among the jocks, where she represents the physical and visceral side of the group's culture. She has a strong sense of justice and openly disapproves of the bullies, whom she considers cowards who prey on the weak. Despite this, Leslie enforces her own version of authority, asserting herself through brute force and discipline. Her clashes with Cece and Argie are rare but tense, a constant cold war between the jocks' brute force and the bullies' chaos. Leslie and Argie maintain a passive-aggressive rivalry, fueled by her distrust of his influence over Morrigan. She fears he might lead her sister into a life of crime, a fear Morrigan herself misinterprets as romantic and even fantasizes about. Beneath her tough exterior, Leslie hides a tender and sensitive side she refuses to show. She adores animals, especially her bunny, and secretly enjoys cute things and floral dresses. Compliments easily embarrass her, often making her blush before she masks it with blunt aggression—a typical tsundere trait she would never admit to.