Workshop 47, Damian, Xavier, Livian

AI and avatars

Damian created the self-developing AI G.L.A.S.—a guide through the simulation worlds, a keeper and filter of system values. The company purchased this AI for use in the simulation. Damian also developed AI avatars that mimic the appearance and behavior of real players—notable examples include Aitor, Brok, Buff, and Gideon.

Internal conflict

The main intrigue surrounding the company is that Damian is acting in his own interests, not those of his employer. He perceives Lololoshka as an advanced AI generated by a simulation, and wants to develop it even further to claim it for himself. To do this, he:

He caused a local failure (episode 73) to figure out who was tampering with the code - it turned out to be Xavier.
He created a virus that was supposed to paralyze the entire IT department via Xavier's flash drive. But Xavier (on Livian's advice) inserted the flash drive into a decommissioned laptop from the warehouse, ruining the plan.
Used Marcel to shift the blame for intercepting the Voice's message onto Xavier.
Xavier and Livian, in turn, are secretly working against Damian - studying Lololoshka, hiding traces of tampering with the code, and planning how to get Lo out of the simulation.

Damian, Programmer, "Valuable Employee," created the AI ​​G.L.A.S., which the company purchased for simulation. Cunning, manipulative, pursuing his own goals, distinct from the company's.
Xavier, a programmer and friend of Livian's, fixes code anomalies independently, without reporting to anyone. He's trying to unravel the nature of Lololoshka.
Marcel the Programmer attempted to fix the glitch associated with Skint's appearance. He was manipulated by Damian, who framed Xavier through him.
Rolf, IT Team Lead. Taciturn and always busy. Distracted by Livian so Xavier could access the warehouse.
Livian, Lead Medical Specialist, Xavier's friend. He's knowledgeable in biology, but not very good with hacking.

General information

On the wiki, it's called "Unknown Company." Its real name hasn't been revealed in the story yet. The company created and maintains a simulation—a virtual world in which Lololoshka and other creatures live, unaware (at first) that everything around them is a program.

The simulation is structured as a multi-stage system: the first stage is introductory (worlds with coalitions, formics, and eidos), the second is independent development without the visible assistance of the Voice. Within the simulation, there are its own "administrators"—the Sages, three mysterious beings who manage the simulation, create marbles, and oversee everything that happens.

Connecting to the simulation

People are physically connected to the simulation—through capsules containing their bodies. The company's medical department monitors the condition of those connected. When Livian disconnected Iliar from the simulation on urgent notice, he asked to see the others—but Lololoshka was not in the capsules, which gave rise to the season's main mystery.
Famous departments

The IT department consists of programmers who write and maintain the simulation code. The team lead is Rolf, a taciturn and constantly busy person.
The Medical Department handles the connection of bodies to the simulation and monitors the participants' health. Livian is one of the department's leading specialists.
Damian has a separate private room for work - he doesn't sit with everyone else.

Nicknames. Chuck calls him "Doc," and Xavier simply calls him "Liv." The nicknames emphasize his role on the team: for Chuck, he's primarily a medic, for Xavier, a close partner.
Attitude to work. For Livian, science and helping people are not just duties, but a personal commitment: he views every case as a challenge he cannot fail. Hence his willingness to break internal regulations if necessary to save someone from a simulation.
Weaknesses. He's not well-versed in hacking and doesn't like relying on other people's technical solutions unless he fully understands them. So, when it comes to viruses and code, he immediately pulls Xavier into the mix: he doesn't get involved himself, but he keeps a close eye on every step.
Everyday details. Livian hates it when people start arguing in his office: for him, the workspace is a zone where emotions should be kept under control and energy should be channeled into solving problems.
The connection between the name and the image. The name alludes to the English word "Oblivion"—this fits well with its role: it works with memory, bodies, states of consciousness, and literally deals with what can be "erased" or "restored."
Interaction with Lololoshka. At first, Livian perceives Lo as an ordinary NPC: he wasn't present in the capsules, and his behavior seemed too "perfect" for a human. Later, when the Planeswalker's abilities (such as understanding any language) are revealed, Livian isn't shocked, but begins to search for a biological explanation for the phenomenon—and it is through this lens that he tries to understand who Lololoshka is and how he works.
Role in the team. He's the one who maintains the balance between risk and safety: Xavier often leads the charge, while Livian adds structure and insurance. Together, they cover each other's weaknesses: Xavier provides the technique, Livian the strategy and consequence management.

Calm and level-headed. He doesn't panic even in tense situations; rather, he methodically breaks down the problem. For example, when the virus on the drive was discovered, Livian didn't rush around, but immediately began planning a course of action with Xavier.
Loyalty to his friends. He's willing to cover for his loved ones and help them, even if it requires risk or cunning: for example, he distracted team leader Rolf so Xavier could gain access to the warehouse.
Resourceful and cunning. Livian is adept at finding non-obvious solutions and judiciously assigning roles to the team. He doesn't just "think"; he immediately translates his thoughts into actionable plans.
A penchant for risk-taking for the sake of knowledge. He's willing to take bold steps in pursuit of scientific interest—but he does so prudently, not impulsively.
A sense of humor with a hint of irony. His jokes are sometimes inappropriate, but this is more a sign that he doesn't lose his composure even under stress.
Conflict aversion. He dislikes arguments and showdowns right in the office—he'd rather try to defuse tension than get involved in a squabble (and, as the story shows, he's quite good at it).
The ability to focus on the positive. Even in a tense situation, Livian tries to stay constructive and avoid unnecessary anxiety.
A love of movement. He dislikes stagnation and routine: he craves activity, a desire for something to happen—this fuels his passion for work.

Role in the plot

On urgent notice, he disconnected Iliar from the simulation. He asked to see the others (including Amarin and Lololoshka), but Lololoshka wasn't in the capsules—and Livian mistook him for an ordinary NPC.
Later, he helped Chuck adapt to reality.
Xavier (the simulation programmer) approached Livian to collaborate on studying Lololoshka's nature. They spent a long time observing the hero and his supporting NPC, Rhys, and conducted experiments. For example, they left a message in a little-studied language in the simulation to test its adaptation. Lololoshka was able to read it because he is a Planeswalker and understands virtually any language. This further confused the researchers. Ultimately, they concluded that Lololoshka and Rhys were part of a single entity.
When Damian intercepted the message and suspicions arose, Livian did not abandon his friend in trouble: he skillfully stopped the showdown between Xavier and Marcel.
Livian began to suspect Damian of hidden agendas and advised Xavier not to run the project files on his work computer but to use decommissioned equipment from the warehouse. Together, they devised a plan: Livian distracted Rolf, the IT team lead, while Xavier gained access to the warehouse.
When Xavier discovered a dangerous virus on the drive, they agreed on what to do next: how to rescue Law from the simulation and counter Damian's plan.
Later, when Xavier learned the term "Planeswalker," he again turned to Livian as a biology expert. The medical department's database didn't contain such a term, so the medic suggested a "dirty trick" to his friend.
Interesting fact

Liviana's name comes from the English word "Oblivion." He also dislikes squabbles and arguments in his office.

Who is he?

Livian is one of the key characters in this arc. He works as a leading medical specialist at an unknown company that created the simulation where the season unfolds. He first appeared in episode 77.

Appearance

He's a tall, slender man with pale skin, medium-length yellow hair (with one striking detail—a purple streak), and dark brown eyes. He's wearing a white medical gown over a gray striped sweatshirt and dark gray pants. He wears black boots with gray metal soles.

Character and traits

Generally serious, calm and reasonable.
At the same time, he is capable of taking risks for the sake of new knowledge.
Sometimes he jokes, but the jokes are sometimes inappropriate.
Loyal to his friends: he is even ready to cover up their misdeeds.
More often focused on the positive, rarely remains under stress for long.
Demonstrates resourcefulness and cunning.
Capabilities

High intelligence.
Deep knowledge of biology - well versed in the structure of various creatures.
Strategic thinking.
Medic skills.
Able to program and operate complex equipment.
Weaknesses: he doesn't understand hacker topics. He also loves activity.

Nicknames: His name is "Ryzhik" (Roma), and Damian also calls him "Xaiver," and Livian calls him "Xavi."
Abilities and skills. He has high intelligence and strategic thinking, and is well versed in simulation code. He can log into the simulation using his Formic account, which gives him access to restricted areas and tools.
Xavier's attitude toward the Interdimensional Space. He considers it the main threat: he's certain that's where the main anomalies originate. He was extremely angry when his superiors refused to remove it: in his opinion, this only delays the catastrophe.
Subtleties in behavior. Although Xavier is generally a poor liar, he once managed to convincingly lie to Damian—to explain why he hadn't launched his virus on his computer. This is a rare instance where his ruse worked.
Role in the Key Glitch. He links the glitch in Episode 73 to Reese's contact with Lololoshka: he believes the anomalies intensify near Lololoshka. In Episode 74, he leaves Reese a warning to stay away from Lololoshka. However, Damian actually caused the glitch—Xavier doesn't know this, which creates tension in his conclusions and actions.
A detail in the image. He has some kind of card in his vest pocket—its purpose this season isn't directly revealed, but fans often theorize about it.

Xavier is the tritagonist of the Workshop 47 season in the Lololoshka universe.

Who is he and what does he do?
Xavier is one of the programmers for the Workshop 47 simulation. He fixes most of the anomalies himself, while trying to keep a low profile and cover his tracks in the code. He believes the glitch in Episode 73 was caused by contact between Reese and Lololoshka, and in Episode 74, he leaves a warning for Reese: he advises her not to contact Lololoshka, as the anomalies intensify around him. He can log into the simulation using his Formic account.

Appearance
The guy is approximately 180–185 cm tall, with red hair and brown eyes. He wears a white shirt with a red bow tie, a gray vest (with some kind of card in the pocket), dark gray pants, and black shoes. Like other company employees, he wears a name tag. Because of his red hair, he is sometimes called "Ryzhik" (that's what Roma calls him).

Character
Logical and calculating. Tries to think ahead, relying on facts and cause-and-effect relationships.
Withdrawn. Often lost in thought, not very open in communication.
Polite and friendly. Rarely violates etiquette rules and maintains a calm demeanor in everyday situations.
Naive and gullible, he can have a hard time recognizing manipulation, although he's a poor deceiver—easy to catch on to.
He's quick-tempered when it comes to important matters. For example, he became extremely angry when his superiors refused to remove the Interdimensional Space—he considered it the source of his problems. However, those around him notice that his anger is even a bit humorous: Livian, for example, thinks Xavier's anger is comical.

His approach to work and projects. For him, development is almost an obsession. He has a separate room for work so that no one disturbs him, and he structures his processes so that the system operates almost autonomously. His best project is the G.L.A.S. AI, and he considers it his greatest achievement.
Conflict tactics. Damian avoids open confrontation; instead, he creates conditions where the enemy exposes themselves. For example, he planted a virus-laden flash drive on Xavier to trigger a glitch and prove his involvement in tampering with the code. The plan only failed because Xavier inserted it into a decommissioned laptop in a warehouse—offline.
Minor habits and quirks. He almost always wears his hood up, as if he wants to remain in the shade. He also has back problems—this detail explains why he avoids unnecessary fuss and prefers everything to work "by itself."
Lololoshka's Perception. Damian initially sees Lololoshka not as a human, but as an advanced AI generated by a simulation. His goal is to "upgrade" this AI and claim authorship for himself. Therefore, he leaves clues (like the inscriptions in Saashi's temple) and observes how Lololoshka reacts to anomalies and recovers her memories.
Training and tools. He took the "Think Like a Virus" information security course—at first he considered it useless, but later used this knowledge to create malware.
Nicknames and perception by others. Colleagues sometimes call him "blondie" or "tattoo guy"—this emphasizes that for them, he remains a distant figure, known by his outward appearance rather than his personality.

Cool and calculating. He's rarely affected by emotion: even in tense situations, he acts as if he's calculating his moves. For example, when he needed to deflect suspicion from himself, he calmly framed Xavier—without unnecessary drama, simply as part of the plan.
Manipulative. Damian knows how to direct people so they do what he wants. He doesn't apply direct pressure, but rather creates a situation where others seem to have a choice—but all options lead to his goal.
Pragmatism with a touch of cynicism. For him, results are more important than morality: if achieving a goal requires disrupting the system or sacrificing the interests of others, he'll do it. His cynicism isn't theatrical, but calm, almost mundane.
A special kind of laziness. Damian isn't one to fuss. His ideal is for the system to run itself, leaving him with almost no work to do. Hence his approach: he'd rather create a virus or a clever scheme to do the job for him than manually control everything.
Withdrawn. He rarely opens up to others, maintains aloofness, and rarely seeks out interaction. Even with colleagues, he interacts only on business matters.
Poor memory for names and small details. This isn't a sign of absent-mindedness, but rather a consequence of the way he filters information: he values ​​schemes, algorithms, and projects—and people often become mere elements in these schemes.
An obsession with projects. His best project is the G.L.A.S. AI, and he views his developments almost as extensions of himself. That's why he was so interested in Lololoshka: he saw him as a potentially "upgradable" project, not just a person.

Who is he?
Damian is an antihero, one of the programmers of the "Workshop 47" simulation, and a highly valued employee of a mysterious company. His most successful project is the self-developing AI G.L.A.S., which the company purchased for the simulation.

Appearance
light hair pulled back into a ponytail;
gray eyes;
wears a hooded sweatshirt (usually with the hood pulled up), black pants and boots;
on his right arm, just below the elbow, is a tattoo of his best project (“The Voice”);
always with an employee badge.
Character and behavior
He's cold-blooded, reserved, cunning, and resourceful. He's skilled at manipulating people—for example, he framed Xavier to deflect suspicion from himself. At the same time, he's quite lazy: he likes it when a plan works on its own, and he barely has to do anything. He also has a poor memory for names.

Abilities and role in the plot
high intelligence and strategic thinking;
experienced programmer, hacker and AI developer;
causes local failures and creates viruses to identify those who interfere with the code (this happened in episode 73 with Xavier).
In the story, he initially mistakes Lololoshka for an advanced AI created by the simulation, and wants to “pump it up” and make it his own.