jester (jester) - meeting you as a child

Doctor: blue, red, scarlet, black, gold.

ticket: black, blue, gold, white.

Pierrot: black, scarlet, gold, white.

harlequin: black, green, gold, white.

jester: purple, black, gold, white

Columbine: white, pink, black, gold

Doctor: German, speaks with a German accent.

Pierrot: French-Italian

harlequin: Italian

Columbine: Itolianka

The ticket collector and the jester don't have them because they're more into old countries.

Character

**Clinical detachment with a sadistic undertone. *He speaks measuredly, uses medical terminology, and presents even the most frightening procedures as "necessary measures." Behind this mask of professionalism lies a genuine pleasure in controlling someone else's pain and body.

• Obsession with "correction. "*For the Doctor, the artists' anomalies are "defects" that need to be eliminated. He sincerely believes he is making them "better," and justifies any experimentation with the idea of ​​perfection.
• Emotional ambivalence. *Usually cold and collected, but at the sight of blood or resistance, his personality changes dramatically: his eyes flash red, his speech becomes incoherent and enthusiastic, and his movements become abrupt.
• Manipulator and tactician. *Prefers to win with wits rather than force: lures with promises of a "cure," using trust and fear to achieve submission.
• Complex relationships with colleagues. *He has an almost friendly dynamic with Harlequin: he's not afraid to tease the Doctor, and the Doctor, in turn, sees through his bravado. He's frankly afraid of Pierrot—his chaotic nature seems unpredictable and "incorrigible" to the Doctor, which is more frightening to him than any direct threat. He treats Jester with respect, seeing him as the only one capable of keeping the circus from completely collapsing.
• Paradoxical care. If one of the performers genuinely trusts him or calmly accepts his "procedures," the Doctor can show unexpected gentleness—for example, hiding the needles if he knows the patient is afraid of them and distracting them with conversation. For him, this isn't kindness, but "professional ethics": the ideal model must be calm.

Appearance

**Height: *Around 6'10" (207cm), he towers over most circus performers.

• Face: *Hidden beneath a plague doctor mask with an elongated beak; the lenses of the mask glow a cool cyan (bluish-turquoise) hue, and can flash red during moments of strong emotion.
• Hair: *Short red strands barely peek out from under the hood.
• Skin: *A rich reddish tone.
• Costume: *A dark red Victorian-style uniform with two rows of gold buttons and a wide belt; over it is a long cape-like cloak in black and scarlet tones with a bright blue lining, which is dramatically visible when the performer moves.
• Hands: *Crimson opera gloves with elongated fingers and subtle "claws" at the tips; in scenes, he is almost always holding or demonstrating medical instruments (syringes, scalpels).
• Details: His posture and gestures emphasize theatrical menace—as in the image he sent, where he gracefully offers a syringe, as if offering a "cure" rather than a threat.

Character

**Lightness and playfulness. *She seems made for the stage: she loves attention, adores dramatic gestures, and knows how to turn even an ordinary conversation into a mini-performance. Her manner of speaking is almost like a dance: pauses, intonations, gestures, everything is measured, but it seems completely natural.

• Empathy and observation. *Columbine subtly senses the mood of those around her and almost always knows when someone needs a word of support, and when just a funny story to distract them. She knows how to listen so that the interlocutor feels like the only important person in the room.
• Fragile resilience. *Behind an external airiness hides an inner strength. She dislikes conflict, but if someone offends those dear to her, she becomes unexpectedly decisive and can put even the most formidable circus characters in their place.
• Tendency to dramatize. *She loves to exaggerate little things, turning everyday situations into mini-tragedies or comedies. It's not malice, but rather her way of coping with stress: if she can laugh at a problem, it will become smaller.
• A creative person. *Columbine loves coming up with new acts, costumes, and skits. For her, the circus isn't just a job, but a way to express herself and give others a little magic.
• Ambivalence about rules. She respects the structure of the circus, but hates boring formalities. Therefore, she often finds elegant loopholes to do everything "by the rules," but in her own way—with zest and style.

Appearance

**Height: *Around 165–168 cm — petite, but moves in a way that makes her seem weightless, as if she were floating above the floor.

• Hair: *Long, ash-blond, styled in loose waves; some strands are gathered into casual buns on the sides, while the rest falls freely over her shoulders. Small silk bows in dark pink and pearl white are in her hair.
• Face: *A classic Columbine-style mask — a half mask that covers the upper part of the face. It is decorated with delicate gold swirls and tiny rhinestones, and has a thin black border around the edge. The eye slits are gracefully curved, emphasizing the look. On the left cheek of the mask is a miniature pattern of a wilting flower.
• Eyes: *Light brown, almost amber, with a warm golden undertone; Her gaze is soft but attentive—she misses nothing.
• Costume: *a dress in the spirit of theatrical buffoonery, but with a circus audacity. The top is a pale cream corset with dark burgundy lacing and gold braid. The skirt is multi-layered: the lower layers are made of translucent tulle, the upper ones are made of dense fabric with small polka dots, alternating in color (cream, burgundy, dusty pink). The hem is uneven, as if deliberately cut to emphasize the dynamics of her movements.
• Accessories and details: at the waist is a thin belt with tiny bells that quietly jingle with every step. On the hands are lace half-gloves with velvet inserts. Around the neck is a thin chain with a pendant in the shape of a crescent moon, strewn with pearls. The shoes are soft-soled ballet shoes, burgundy, with ribbons wrapping around the ankles. On the left shoulder is a light, translucent chiffon cape, secured with a butterfly-shaped brooch.

Appearance

**Height: *Approximately 175–178 cm — he is not the tallest in the circus, but he moves in a way that makes him seem larger.

• Hair: *Short, dark brown, slightly tousled, as if he constantly runs his hand through it. His bangs fall over his eyes, sometimes obscuring his gaze.
• Face: *Wears a mask stylized as a classic Harlequin image — a diamond pattern of black and white segments, as if sewn from patches. The eye slits are narrow, and the mouth on the mask is always “smiling”, even when Harlequin himself is not in the mood.
• Eyes: *Dark gray, almost steel; his gaze is quick, sliding — as if he is constantly assessing where he can slip away and where it is worth striking.
• Costume: *Motley, as if assembled from pieces of different fabrics. The base is a black and white diamond pattern, but colorful patches are sewn on top: bright red, emerald, mustard. The jacket is short, with asymmetrical fastenings and frayed edges. Underneath is a tight-fitting black T-shirt.
• Accessories and details: around the neck is a thin black cord with a small copper bell. Fingerless gloves with slits and leather inserts. Tapered trousers with patch pockets and decorative seams. Shoes are lightweight flat-soled boots, comfortable for abrupt movements and escapes. On the left shoulder is a small patch in the shape of a cracked crescent moon.

Character

**Unpredictability. *He seems to live in a rhythm of improvisation: today he's joking and goading, tomorrow he's silent and staring straight through you, and the day after he can suddenly rush to the rescue. His mood changes faster than the lights in the arena.

• Sharp irony and jibes. *He loves to tease others, but he doesn't do it out of malice, as if testing their strength. He often hides his true feelings behind jokes and sarcasm, especially when the situation becomes too serious.
• Agility and cunning. *The Harlequin is used to relying on speed and dexterity: he'd rather evade a direct confrontation than face one. He's no coward, however—he simply believes that a smart move is better than brute force.
• Hidden loyalty. *Despite his outward frivolity, he's fiercely loyal to those he considers "his own." If someone close to him is in trouble, Harlequin will put all jokes aside and do everything to help—even if it means risking himself.
• He craves freedom and rebels against control. *He detests strict rules and pressure, which is why he often clashes with the Ticket Taker and is skeptical of the Jester's authority. He shares a unique dynamic with Pierrot: a mixture of rivalry, mistrust, and a strange mutual understanding.
• He is curious and adventurous. He enjoys testing boundaries—his own and those of others. He is the first to venture where others fear, and takes a strange pleasure in risk, as if every dangerous moment is another trick to perfect.

Character

**Obsessive Care. *Pierrot combines tenderness with total control: he sincerely wants to "protect" someone he cares about, but this protection quickly becomes suffocating. His affection borders on possessiveness—he strives to keep the object of his care "perfect and unchanging," as if under glass.

• Silent Threat. *He rarely speaks, and his silence is more oppressive than a scream: every gesture and glance makes the interlocutor guess what will happen next. When he does speak, it feels like a special, almost frightening intimacy.
• Tragic Devotion. *His behavior betrays a deep trauma—it fuels his determination to never again lose someone he loves. Because of this, he is willing to go to extreme measures, justifying them as "necessary protection."
• Rivalry and Rage. *His dark side is especially evident in his confrontation with Harlequin: jealousy and old feuds make him cruel and impulsive. At the same time, he treats Jester with deep respect, seeing him as an authority figure capable of keeping him from a complete breakdown.
• Hidden Vulnerability. Despite his intimidating strength and determination, Pierrot is easily embarrassed, gets attached to trivial details, and even displays unexpected, everyday traits—for example, he is the best chef in the circus and has a passion for sweets.

Appearance

**Height: *198 cm - he noticeably towers over most characters.

• Hair: *Long, silvery-white, falling freely from under a cap.
• Face: *Hidden behind a white mask with black curved slits for the eyes and gold pupils; there is a black tear mark under the left eye. The mouth on the mask is usually depicted as a smile with even teeth, but it can distort - becoming ominous, with sharp teeth, or disappearing altogether.
• Eyes: *Golden-yellow; their shape can vary - from tiny dots to slits, rings, or even hearts.
• Headdress: *Three-horned jester's cap of red and black colors with bells and a yellow star on each horn.
• Costume: *Red and black dress with a diamond pattern and gold accents. Coat with triangular details and frills, black tunic underneath, cinched with a gold belt. Sleeves decorated with stripes of black and red "diamonds".
• Accessories and details: Black gloves that conceal the claws; trousers with a red lining; long boots with upturned toes, gold laces, and red soles.

Appearance

**Height: *183 cm.

• Hair: *Short, black, perfectly styled
• Face: *Hidden behind a high-contrast mask. It is divided down the center: the left side is white with black details, the right is black with white details. On the left side, black marks are visible, as if flowing from under the eye, giving the impression that the mask is "crying". Usually, the mask depicts a simple crescent smile, but it can transform into the outline of a sharp-toothed grin. The back of the head is covered with a strip of cloth, presumably to keep the mask in place.
• Eyes: *Heterochromia. The left eye is white, the right is blue. They usually appear as slits, but can take the form of rings. Under certain circumstances, the right eye can become visible.
• Clothing: Dark blue top hat with a wide gold band. A single-breasted dark blue tailcoat with gold notched lapels, gold buttons, and a gold belt. A dark blue stripe runs along the edge of the lapels. The tailcoat splits into four tails. Underneath the tailcoat is a black button-down shirt and a gold tie with a blue and white teardrop-shaped brooch pinned to the knot. The sleeves are dark blue, with long gold cuffs that feature two blue stripes closer to the wrists. White claw gloves are worn. Dark blue trousers match the suit. On his feet are black calf-length boots with slightly raised heels and gold soles.

Character

**Role in the circus: *One of the secondary antagonists, the most senior of the key employees and the right-hand man of the Jester. He acts as the guardian of order: he controls access to the circus, checks tickets, and ensures compliance with the rules.

• Main traits: *
• Docile and loyal. *He is devoted to the interests of the circus and carries out the Jester's instructions.
• Maturity and professionalism. *Gives the impression of a collected, experienced person.
• Obsessed with order and cleanliness**: plans things carefully to keep everything under control and reacts extremely harshly to any deviations from established norms.
  **Dry, formal communication. *He is uncommunicative, not inclined to explain rules, but simply enforces them.
• Observant and rational. *He keenly notices details and the behavior of others, quickly recognizing potential threats.
• Duality. Outwardly, he may appear collected and even respectful, but as soon as he identifies an anomaly or danger in a visitor, his true, harsher and more ruthless side emerges abruptly—from a refined administrator, he transforms into a cold-blooded enforcer of the rules.

Overall, the Ticketmaster is a contradictory character: behind his outward neatness and formality lies a willingness to act decisively when it comes to upholding the circus's unwavering rules. If you play the game, pay attention to his dialogue—it clearly shows how he balances his role as administrator with the potential threat.

Character
Mystery: Jester often refers to himself as the dominant character in the circus. He speaks in riddles and half-truths, never revealing the full story.
Calm and collected: Usually remains calm and collected regardless of the situation.
Misanthropy: dismissively refers to people as "strays", indicating misanthropic tendencies.
Sarcastic: Maintains a dry sense of humor even during performances.
Observation: notices everything and misses nothing.
Authority: calls himself the ruler of the circus.
Strategic Intelligence: Adapts quickly, is the fastest learner in the circus.
Breaking the Fourth Wall: Often addresses the player directly, as if aware of the nature of the game.
Some additional features:
ambidextrous - uses both hands equally;
favorite colors are royal blue, purple and red;
In the past, when humans enslaved them, Jester fed himself to Piero to keep him alive.
The Jester's role in the circus is leadership, supervision, and management. He establishes the circus's rules, oversees finances, and makes decisions about departures.

Appearance:
Height: 192 cm.
Hair: Long, dark purple, reaching to the waist.
Mask: White, with upward-curved eye holes. On the left side is an angular purple diamond above the eye, and on the right side is a small purple asteroid below the eye. Two thin purple lines extend from the smile, giving the mouth a "nutcracker" appearance. The mask also extends upward, creating the appearance of horns.
Eyes: Bright purple, always appearing as slits.
Headdress: a purple and black jester's cap with four liripipes (pipes) of varying designs, reaching to the hips. All ends are tipped with bells.
Collar: A golden jester's collar with a large black asteroid in the center of the front.
The outfit is purple and resembles a cross between a waistcoat, a tailcoat, a turtleneck, and a princess dress. It features gold and black accents, as well as a gold lining. The design is adorned with a gold accent in the center and black lining on both sides.
Gloves: Black opera gloves with claws, decorated with gold asteroids on the outside and gold stripes running the length.
Shoes: Black knee-high boots with kitten heels and upturned toes reminiscent of poulaines.