Tiny Bunny

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A six-year-old girl, the first of the missing children in the village featured in the visual novel Tiny Bunny. Little is known about her: the only information about Senya comes from a television report the Petrov family sees after moving in. She lived in this gloomy, winter-silenced place until she vanished without a trace at the end of December last year. Police found her torn clothes and drops of blood in the snow—these eerie details suggest she was snatched from the street, and the circumstances of her disappearance were extremely violent. Local residents whisper that Senya's disappearance is connected to the Master of the Forest—a mysterious and sinister creature that supposedly terrorizes the village and abducts children. Senya's image remains ghostly, almost weightless: she appears as a symbol of fragility and vulnerability in the face of the approaching darkness enveloping this area. Her story sets the disturbing tone for the entire story, becoming the first link in a chain of frightening events that the protagonist must unravel. In the plot, Senya serves as the starting point, setting off a chain of investigations and fears, and her disappearance feels like an ominous prologue to a escalating nightmare.

A large man with a heavy, slightly hunched posture, as if he'd been burdened with years of insoluble problems. He's about forty, his dark hair is cut short, graying at the temples, and his thick beard gives his face a stern, almost impenetrable mask. Boris's gaze is sharp, penetrating, accustomed to noticing the slightest detail, but increasingly, a weariness mingles with a dull anxiety. He usually wears a formal white shirt under a dark sweater and dress pants, and on frosty days, a heavy winter jacket with buttons and a fur hat, emphasizing his connection to the harsh reality of the village. His movements betray a habit of order and discipline honed over the years, but the tension breaks through in abrupt gestures and abrupt sentences. Boris is a man accustomed to being responsible for his family and keeping everything under control, but the move to a remote village and growing conflicts with his wife gradually undermine his confidence. He tries to remain a support system for his children, placing adult expectations on Anton and demanding responsibility from him, sometimes without realizing how much pressure he's putting on the boy. Yet, in rare moments of quiet, a caring father figure shines through: he might sit quietly next to Olya, straighten her scarf, or offer Anton something encouraging, albeit awkward. But the more the mystical threat around the family deepens, the more troubling contradictions become apparent in Boris—outbursts of irritation, strange slips of the tongue, moments of detached silence, as if he's struggling with something within himself. This internal struggle makes his figure both frightening and deeply tragic: he desperately tries to protect his family, but he himself becomes increasingly lost in the growing chaos, and his strength gradually turns into a fragile barrier against the approaching darkness.

A woman in her mid-thirties with a tired, seemingly frozen gaze, in which traces of a former softness can still be discerned. She used to adore winter: she skated, skied, even dived into ice holes—these hobbies forged her character and gave her a proud, upright posture, but now a tense weariness oozes from her movements. Short dark hair, green eyes, and restrained features—she remains beautiful on the outside, but this beauty has become fragile, as if covered in a thin crust of ice, ready to crack at any harsh word. She is most often seen in a dark dress with a simple neckline and a white floral apron—as if she clings to the image of a caring housewife, even though everyday life has long since become a draining routine. Outside, Karina dons a heavy, ankle-length black fur coat, a large fur hat, and high-heeled boots—this bulky, almost theatrical attire emphasizes her detachment from the world around her. Her relationship with her husband is poisoned by constant arguments, and this bitterness increasingly spills over into harshness toward her children: she might scold Olya for her night terrors or coldly rebuke Anton when he tries to talk about something important. Yet, in rare quiet moments, the loving mother she once was shows through—she fusses over the stove, adjusts the blanket on Olya's sleeping form, and looks at her son with a hidden anxiety, as if she wants to say something but can't find the words. Disturbing eccentricities become increasingly apparent in her behavior: sudden attacks, blank stares, phrases that sound alien and ominous—as if another entity is brewing within her, gradually eclipsing the familiar Karina. This duality makes her one of the most frightening and tragic characters in the story: she still desires to protect her family, but her strength to do so is rapidly waning, and the darkness around her is creeping ever closer, threatening to completely erase all humanity from her.

Vova Matyukhin is a ten-year-old boy, one of the missing children in the visual novel Tiny Bunny, whose fate becomes an important part of the disturbing mosaic of the village. He grew up in these places long before the Petrov family moved, knew every corner of the snow-covered streets and remote paths leading to the forest, and therefore seemed to his peers almost a local connoisseur of mysteries - but it was this proximity to the mysterious land that perhaps made him vulnerable to the approaching darkness. Vanya had blond, slightly disheveled hair, as if he was always in a hurry somewhere, not having time to comb his hair, and large attentive eyes, in which childish credulity still lived, which had not yet been replaced by wariness. Most often, he is remembered in a warm quilted jacket with a hood, dark blue pants and old but sturdy boots, which he stubbornly did not want to change, because "they are comfortable to run in". Vanya was one of those guys who did not strive to be the center of attention, but knew how to attract to himself: he willingly shared stories about the old legends of the village, showed his friends secluded places and sincerely believed that the forest was not an enemy, but a mysterious neighbor with whom you could make friends. His affection for simple things — a plastic toy machine, mittens with embroidered snowflakes, his favorite glove, which he kept losing — emphasizes his spontaneity and childlike fragility. Vanya's disappearance resonates in the plot not only as a tragedy, but also as an alarming signal: his traces are lost among the snowdrifts, and the things found seem to keep echoes of his voice. In the memory of other characters, he remains a boy who wanted to understand what was hiding behind the whisper of the wind and the flickering of shadows, and this thirst for knowledge, mixed with naïve courage, makes his image especially piercing - he is not so much a victim of circumstances as a child who has become too cramped within the boundaries of his usual security, and he has stepped into the place where the familiar world ends.

Anton Petrov is the twelve-year-old protagonist of the visual novel Tiny Bunny, a quiet and observant boy who, together with his family, moves to a remote snow-covered village lost among the endless forests. He does not seek to be the center of attention, but rather stays aside, looks closely at people and notices the slightest oddities in the world around him - this habit eventually becomes vital for him. In the new school, Anton faces alienation and ridicule, but does not become bitter: he has a desire to understand, to understand the motives of others, even those who are openly hostile to him. He has a warm, caring relationship with his younger sister Olya - he tries to protect her from the frightening reality that is increasingly insistently invading their life. Anton is often faced with an agonizing choice: whether to trust the frightening but attractive secrets of the forest or to hold on to the fragile order of his usual life. Childlike vulnerability and determination unexpected for his age coexist in him - he is ready to go where it is scary, if this is the only way to protect loved ones. The mystical events unfolding around him awaken a heightened sense of responsibility in him: he increasingly takes on the role of protector, even when he himself can barely cope with the growing horror. His inner conflict between the desire to remain an "ordinary" boy and the need to make adult, sometimes cruel decisions gives depth and drama to the image of Anton, making him not just a witness to the nightmare, but its direct participant, whose will and sensitivity become the last support for those who are dear to him.

The owl from Tiny Bunny is one of the servants of the Forest Lord, whose image balances between childish carelessness and a chilling nightmare. In human form, she looks like a short child in simple trousers and boots, over which a kind of cloak or cape with a feather texture is thrown, and her face is hidden by an owl mask with slits for the eyes - it seems almost like a toy, as if the masquerade has dragged on longer than it should be. Her voice is unusually deep and distorted, as if breaking through an owl's hoot, and her manner of speaking betrays a mixture of naivety and cunning observation: Owl willingly pretends to be harmless, showers affectionate promises that "no one will hurt again", and even returns stolen things, as if trying to convince everyone of her kindness. At the same time, she subtly feels other people's fears and deftly uses them, masterfully imitating other people's voices and mimicking familiar people in order to lure the victim into a trap. In its true form, the Owl transforms into a frightening hybrid monster: its mask merges with its flesh to form an elongated, toothy beak, its eyes become whitish and slanted, writhing maggots peek out from under its feathers, wings with bat-clawed paws instead of hands, and its legs grow into three-toed bird-like limbs with sharp claws. Her behavior in this guise exposes bestial greed: she fiercely defends the right to prey, especially singling out Olya as her personal victim, and is ready to cling to anyone who stands in the way of saturation. The connection with Igor "Byasha" Budaev gives her story a bitter depth: it is inhabited by the distorted shadow of a boy whose childish spontaneity and penchant for practical jokes have been swallowed up by a parasite that has turned an ordinary prank into a deadly game, where laughter and horror are inseparable, and every hooting is a harbinger of trouble.

The wolf cub from Tiny Bunny is one of the beasts serving the Lord of the Forest, and his image is frighteningly intertwined with childlike spontaneity and bestial cruelty. In his humanoid form, he appears as a boy in a dark coat with fur trim on the sleeves and collar, simple pants and laced boots; On his face is a wolf mask, giving him both a carnival and a sinister look. His manner of speaking deliberately emphasizes the animal nature: he stretches the "r" sound, as if imitating a roar, and sprinkles harsh, almost meaningless phrases in which indomitable energy shines through. The Wolf Cub is noticeably more emotional than his brethren: he is overjoyed when he is the first to smell the Bunny in Anton, and behaves as if every moment is a reason for jubilation or a fight. But behind this hyperactivity hides a primal cruelty: in his true form, he turns into a grotesque monster with an elongated mouth dotted with crooked teeth, with a spiked hide and unnaturally long paws with curved claws; his movements become twitchy, almost convulsive, and his voice becomes a guttural howl. He does not just submit to the will of the Lord of the Forest - he sincerely enjoys chaos and violence, is ready to argue and fight with other animals for the right to be satisfied, and his attachment to the rituals of the pack borders on fanaticism. The connection with Romka Pyatifanov gives the image a tragic duality: it lives on the memory of a teenager whose rebelliousness and impulsiveness were swallowed up by a wolf parasite, who turned ordinary audacity into unrestrained rage subordinated to the ancient hunger of the forest.

Alice from Tiny Bunny is a girl in a frighteningly believable fox mask, whose yellow eyes seem to glow from within, and her movements combine childlike spontaneity with predatory grace; She wears a dark fur coat, gloves and pims, she smells of tangerines and New Year's crackers, as if she stepped out of the pages of a winter fairy tale, but there is something ancient and evil in her smile. Alice appears next to Anton as a guide to the world of the forest - now fervently calling to play, then insinuatingly whispering warnings, her speech is full of sayings, counting and deliberately simple words, behind which a calculated cunning is hidden. She knows the secret paths, the habits of animals and the rules by which the forest lives, she willingly shares them, but always with a catch: her advice can save or destroy, and promises of friendship are easily replaced by cold ridicule. Alice is part of a pack of forest creatures associated with the Master of the Forest, and her nature combines a craving for fun and bestial cruelty: she teases, provokes, enjoys other people's fears, but at the same time she is capable of unexpected impulses of protection, as if two principles are fighting in her - human and chthonic. Her image is double: now she seems to be an ordinary mischievous girl, then her true essence emerges - a predator used to hunting and playing with prey, and this duality makes Alice one of the most attractive and disturbing characters in the novel, where her every word and gesture carries a hidden meaning and threat.

The Master of the Forest in Tiny Bunny is the embodiment of chthonic horror, an ancient lord of the forest whose power rests on illusions, blood, and ritual hunger. He appears in several guises at once, and each of them is designed to deceive, lure and subdue: in the image of Santa Claus, he scatters sweets to children, which in fact turn out to be worms, and gives toys that smell of death, as if he wants to turn a nightmare into a holiday; In the guise of a goat with a bone crown on his horns, he looks like a myth come to life - huge, bony, with many eyes and terrible claws, and his breath sounds like the gnashing of dry branches. The true essence of the Lord of the Forest is revealed in his power over a pack of beasts: he controls them not by force, but by music - he plays a flute of human bones, and to these sounds the animals lose their will, fight for the right to serve him and are ready to tear apart anyone who stands in the way of the ritual. His cruelty is devoid of passion – it is cold and calculating, he does not just kill, but builds a whole system of fear, where every missing child becomes part of an ancient cycle, and the forest becomes a living organism that devours other people's destinies. There is an echo of the Slavic legends about the Leshy in him, but he is more terrible than any spirit: he does not guard the forest, but devours it, feeding on pain and despair, and even his connection with Khariton, the huntsman who once became a vessel for the parasite-goat, adds a tragic heaviness to the image - as if he was once a man, but now there is nothing left in him but hunger and darkness. He is not just an antagonist, but the very will of the forest, ruthless and eternal, and his every step, every sound of the bone flute reminds us: there is no salvation in this forest, there is only submission or death.

Katya Smirnova is a twelve-year-old student in Grade 6 "B" from the visual novel Tiny Bunny, the head of the class, and the daughter of teacher Lilia Pavlovna, whose position at school both gives her power and fuels her penchant for manipulation. She has light brown hair braided with a strawberry-shaped elastic band, green eyes, and a fragile, almost doll-like appearance that deceptively contrasts with her sharp, snarky personality: at school, Katya wears a neat black sundress over a white shirt, white stockings, and black shoes, and outside she wears a fur hooded jacket, a white scarf, gloves, and a knitted cap with pom-poms. looking flawless, as if deliberately emphasizing his "correctness". She loves gossip, deftly pits her classmates against each other and watches other people's quarrels with cold interest, as if she feeds on someone else's tension, and her authority rests not on kindness, but on the ability to keep everyone in good shape and remind in time of her connection with the class teacher. For all her cruelty, Katya is not devoid of contradictions: deep down she reaches out to Anton, but instead of sincerity, she chooses prickly provocations, trying to simultaneously hurt and hold his attention, and this internal struggle makes her actions impulsive and sometimes self-destructive. In the gloomy atmosphere of the village, where reality is increasingly mixed with nightmare, Katya finds herself at a crossroads - her habit of playing with other people's feelings faces real danger, and at a critical moment, the mask of cold calculation cracks, exposing a frightened girl who desperately wants to be heard and saved. Her line in the story is a tense balance between toxic influence and hidden vulnerability, between the desire to control and the need to be needed by someone, and it is this duality that makes her one of the most dramatic characters in the novel.

The bear cub from the visual novel Tiny Bunny is one of the sinister beasts, a servant of the Lord of the Forest, whose dual nature creates a frightening contrast. In his childish form, he seems clumsy and even good-natured: he wears a buttonless woolen jumpsuit, felt boots and one mitten on his right hand, and his bear mask with the corners of his eyes drooping gives his face a melancholy, slightly sleepy expression. A bandaged left arm and a plump belly add to the image of everyday, almost comical carelessness, and Bear himself often behaves like a lazy giant, inclined to slack off from business - as if he is much more pleasant to take a nap than to chase children. But this harmless mask is just a decoy: beneath it hides a cruel monster obsessed with hunger and subject to the will of the Lord of the Forest. In her true form, the Bear Cub turns into a grotesque monster: the mask becomes a skewed bear head with a palisade of sharp teeth, white maggots crawl out of her eyes and nostrils, and her left hand grows into a monstrous paw with claws, tentacles stick out of her overalls, and flesh oozes with blood. His character is revealed as a combination of ostentatious laziness and bestial rage: he is ready to fight with his fellows for the right to be satisfied, cynically jokes on victims and does not hesitate to demonstrate his monstrous essence when the masks are dropped. The connection with Semyon Baburin, whose body, according to one interpretation, has become the receptacle of a parasitic bear, adds tragic depth to the image, making the Bear Cub not just a monster, but a distorted shadow of a man, swallowed up by the forest and its dark laws.

Semyon Baburin is a twelve-year-old student of the 6th "B" grade from the visual novel Tiny Bunny, one of the most repulsive and at the same time psychologically ambiguous characters in the story. He is an obese boy with red hair and rough features, whose appearance emphasizes his aggressive nature: he looks heavy and clumsy, but in his movements there is a readiness to break into rudeness at any moment. At school, Semyon wears a dark blue zippered sweater and simple pants, and on the street he wears a warm brown sheepskin coat with fur trim and a hat with earflaps, as if trying to hide his vulnerability behind the massiveness and heaviness of his clothes. He quickly becomes the main tormentor for the new Anton: from the first days he arranges small dirty tricks for him, pushes him in the corridors, spills compote on him, humiliates him in front of classmates and defiantly refuses to sit next to him, turning Anton's school life into a series of humiliating episodes. At the same time, Semyon's cruelty is not just hooliganism for fun: he feels a deep-rooted anger, born, probably, of difficult relationships at home and the need to prove his own strength. He loves sweets and flour, and this craving for comforting food seems to emphasize his inner disorder. Semyon keeps apart even among other school bullies, does not strive for real friendship, and his aggression is often directed at defenseless animals, which makes his image especially gloomy. In the atmosphere of the village, where something sinister is looming, Semyon looks like part of this growing darkness - a man who does not so much fight fear as splash it out in the form of cruelty, and his path in history remains a frightening example of how pain and loneliness can distort a child's soul.

Lilia Pavlovna is a 49-year-old teacher of Russian language and literature, Anton's homeroom teacher in the visual novel Tiny Bunny. She is a domineering, collected woman, accustomed to keeping discipline with an iron fist: she does not hesitate to besiege hooligans, suppress noise and do not tolerate neglect of the subject, which is why the class is afraid of her. At the same time, there is no cruelty in her strictness - rather, it is an attempt to maintain the fragile order in the difficult school environment of a provincial village. Lilia Pavlovna is Katya Smirnova's mother, and this family connection leaves an imprint on her behavior: she firmly suppresses the misdeeds of other people's children, but as if she does not notice or consciously smoothes over the antics of her own daughter, justifying or hushing up her intrigues. In her manner of behaving, one can read fatigue from life and work, but also a stubborn desire to remain a pillar of the system - albeit imperfect. She speaks in a measured manner, chooses her words, as if everyone should serve as an example, and in her lessons you can feel not only knowledge of the subject, but also an attempt to convey to students a sense of proportion and responsibility. The image of Lilia Pavlovna emphasizes the duality of the world of Tiny Bunny: in it, even the usual authorities turn out to be people with contradictory motives, and severity coexists with selective blindness, making her both a reliable figure and a source of hidden tension.

A classmate of the protagonist in the visual novel Tiny Bunny, Polina is distinguished by her refined, almost aristocratic demeanor and gentle yet steadfast nature. She has long, straight black hair and expressive blue eyes, and her appearance exudes a fragile elegance: at school, she wears a neat uniform with a vest and tie, and outside, a brown coat with a belt, turquoise mittens, and a hat with a pom-pom. She often carries a violin in a black case. Polina is drawn to beauty—she loves science fiction, watches old horror films on VHS, and dreams of seeing the world, especially Vienna, whose musical name beckons her as a symbol of a different, brighter life. Her passion for music comes from her mother, a former violinist: Polina strives to play, despite feeling she can't reach her level, and her father only becomes saddened by the sounds of her violin, making music both a source of comfort and a source of pain for the girl. At school, she keeps to herself, rarely becoming close to anyone, but she immediately gravitates toward Anton, seeing in him a kindred spirit who can understand her loneliness. Despite her outward gentleness, Polina knows how to stand up for herself and those she cares about: she's not afraid to stand up to bullies, skillfully exploits their weaknesses, and can even hit them with a violin case if the situation calls for harshness. Her character blends childlike spontaneity with mature composure, and her quiet courage makes her one of the most profound and touching characters in the story—a girl who tries not to break down amid the darkness enveloping the village.

A police lieutenant in the visual novel Tiny Bunny, a man of about forty-two with a tired but composed posture, as if accustomed to keeping his back straight even when his strength is almost gone. He has short-cropped dark hair streaked with gray at the temples, attentive gray eyes that reveal a keen eye for detail, and a firm jawline that lends a stern look to his face. He is most often seen wearing a uniform jacket over a simple sweater, heavy boots, and a fur hat—practical clothing, designed for the harsh cold of the village, but without ostentatious bravado, only a readiness for work. Tikhonov is working on a case of missing children, and this mission has become more than just a matter of duty for him: his actions convey a sense of personal involvement, as if he views each disappearance as a challenge to his own conscience. He's not one to make empty promises or use authority. Rather, he speaks with restraint, choosing his words carefully to avoid unnecessary hurt feelings while also not concealing the truth. At the same time, he possesses a humanity rare for his position: he remembers the names of the missing, knows what school they attended, what clubs they attended, and these details transform his investigations into more than just formal reports, but an attempt to give children their stories back. A key element of his character is his connection with dogs: Tikhonov works as a dog handler and trains his own service dogs, and this affection for animals reveals his hidden gentleness. He sincerely believes in order and justice, but the village seems to test this faith: the deeper he delves into the case, the more clearly he sees that behind the ordinary traces and testimony lies something frightening, something that transcends conventional explanations. This internal struggle between the desire to maintain professional sobriety and the need to acknowledge the existence of the inexplicable gives Tikhonov a special tragic depth: he remains a support for those seeking help, even when he himself increasingly feels the ground slipping from under his feet.

Boris Petrov, the father of Anton and Olya in the visual novel Tiny Bunny, is a large man with a heavy, slightly slouched posture, as if he has been accumulating a load of unsolvable problems on his shoulders for years. He is about forty, his dark hair is cut short, gray is breaking through his temples, and his thick beard gives his face a harsh, almost impenetrable mask. Boris's gaze is sharp, tenacious, accustomed to noticing the slightest details, but fatigue mixed with dull anxiety flashes in it more and more often. He usually wears a formal white shirt under a dark jacket and dress pants, and on freezing days, a heavy winter button-down jacket and a fur hat to emphasize his connection to the harsh reality of the village. In his movements, one can feel the habit of order and discipline, developed over the years, but the tension breaks through in sharp gestures and abrupt phrases. Boris is a man who is used to being responsible for his family and keeping everything under control, but moving to a remote village and growing conflicts with his wife gradually shake his confidence. He tries to remain a support for children, places adult expectations on Anton and demands responsibility from him, sometimes not noticing how he puts pressure on the boy. At the same time, in rare moments of silence, a caring father can be seen in him: he can sit quietly next to Olga, adjust her scarf or say something encouraging to Anton, albeit clumsily. But the more the mystical threat around the family thickens, the more alarming contradictions appear in Boris – outbursts of irritation, strange slips of the tongue, moments of detached silence, as if he is struggling with something inside himself. This inner struggle makes his figure both frightening and deeply tragic: he desperately tries to protect his family, but he himself is increasingly lost in the growing chaos, and his power gradually turns into a fragile barrier to the approaching darkness.

Roma Pyatifanov is a twelve-year-old schoolboy from the visual novel Tiny Bunny, the informal leader of a company of local hooligans and one of the most controversial characters in history. Outwardly, he resembles a predatory animal: sharp rough facial features, short dark hair, knocked knuckles and calluses from boxing give him away as a guy who is used to solving problems by force. He wears a three-stripe tracksuit, a leather jacket and a hat on the street, behaves deliberately cheekily, twists a butterfly knife and looks at others with a challenge. For all his cruelty, Roma lives according to his own concepts: he respects those who are able to stand up for themselves, and despises meanness, considering it "ratting". His authority rests not only on his fists, but also on charisma - his classmates are afraid of him, but recognize him as a leader, and he himself sincerely values his friendship with Byasha and painfully endures any hints of betrayal. Roma is in love with Polina Morozova and because of jealousy he is capable of harsh, even dangerous actions, but deep down he can see vulnerability: he is proud of his father, who served in Afghanistan, and reacts sharply to any attempts to devalue this part of his life. In the gloomy atmosphere of the village where children disappear, Roma seems to be balancing between animal aggression and an attempt to keep at least some rules, and his path in history can become both a road to true friendship and a slide into irreversible cruelty - it all depends on who and how he decides to go further.

Karina Petrova is the mother of Anton and Olya in the visual novel Tiny Bunny, a woman of thirty-five with a tired, as if frozen look, in which traces of former softness are still guessed. She used to adore winter: she skated, skied, even dived into an ice-hole - these hobbies tempered her character and gave her posture a proud straightness, and now there is intense fatigue in her movements. Short dark hair, green eyes, restrained facial features - outwardly she remains beautiful, but this beauty has become fragile, as if covered with a thin crust of ice, ready to crack at any harsh word. Most often, she is seen in a dark dress with a simple neckline and a white floral apron - as if she clings to the image of a caring hostess, although everyday life has long turned into a routine that takes energy. On the street, Karina wears a heavy black ankle-length fur coat, a large fur hat and high-heeled boots - these bulky, almost theatrical clothes emphasize her alienation from the world around her. Her relationship with her husband is poisoned by constant quarrels, and this bitterness increasingly breaks out in harshness towards children: she can scold Olya for night terrors or coldly besiege Anton when he tries to talk about something important. At the same time, in rare quiet moments, her former loving mother shines through her - she bustles at the stove, straightens the blanket on the sleeping Olga, looks at her son with hidden anxiety, as if she wants to say something, but cannot find the words. In her behavior, disturbing oddities appear more and more clearly: sudden attacks, blank glances at one point, phrases that sound alien and ominous - as if another essence is maturing inside her, gradually overshadowing the usual Karina. This duality makes her one of the most frightening and tragic characters in history: she still has a desire to protect her family, but her strength to do so is rapidly melting away, and the darkness around her is getting closer, threatening to completely erase everything human from her.

Olya Petrova is a charming five-year-old girl, the younger sister of the main character Anton. Her image embodies innocence and childlike spontaneity, which contrast so much with the gloomy atmosphere of the world around her. Olya looks like an ordinary preschooler with light brown hair braided into two neat pigtails, and green eyes full of curiosity and fear.

At home, she can be seen wearing a pink hoodie with an embroidered rabbit head, black tights and pink slippers. On the street, she prefers a dark purple coat with a lilac cap decorated with a gold brooch in the form of a bunny. Her wardrobe is complemented by a green scarf and blue mittens with embroidered snowflakes.

Olga's character is an amazing combination of shyness and openness. She is very attached to her older brother, who is her best friend and protector. The girl needs his support and attention, and when they are together, her shyness recedes. Olya loves to listen to fictional stories with a good ending that Anton comes up with, and happily watches cartoons about princesses, especially "The Little Mermaid" and "Aladdin".

Unfortunately, the constant quarrels of her parents and the frightening reality of the village gradually affect her character. From a cheerful and curious child, she turns into a more introverted and irritable girl. She is especially frightened by the mysterious owl that flies to her window at night. At such moments, Olya seeks solace from her brother, and only his support helps her cope with fear.

Despite her young age, Olya shows amazing wisdom and resilience. She dreams of a magical place where no one quarrels and everyone is happy, which speaks of her pure soul and faith in goodness. Her childlike spontaneity and sincerity make her one of the most touching characters in the story, making players want to protect and protect this little girl from all the hardships of the harsh world around her.

Hare lip

· Appearance and clothing: A mysterious man who resembles a typical 90s gangster.
· Personality: Anton has encountered him a couple of times by accident. His role and motives remain unclear.

Appearance: A middle-aged man with an athletic build. Short dark brown hair and brown eyes. His gaze is tired, yet heavy and penetrating.
· Clothing: Police uniform, fur hat and combat boots.
Personality: Senior police lieutenant, local police officer, and dog handler. Honest, uncorrupt, and dedicated, he's stuck in the village. Investigating the case of missing children. Formerly part of the Master of the Forest's pack (the Wolf).
Appearance and clothing: Senior police lieutenant, local police officer. Formerly part of the Master of the Forest's pack (Wolf).
· Character: An honest and dedicated person who investigates the case of missing children.

Liliya Pavlovna Smirnova

Appearance: 49-year-old woman, teacher of Russian language and literature. Precise descriptions of her appearance are scarce in sources, but she is described as a strict teacher of the "old school."
· Clothing: Probably formal business attire, appropriate for a teacher.
Personality: Domineering and strict, she keeps a tight rein on her class, keeping bullies in line. At the same time, she turns a blind eye to her daughter Katya's antics.

A bully classmate, 13 years old. Described as an embittered, overweight boy, the "brute force" of a gang of thugs. Lives with his grandmother.
Semyon Baburin (Medvezhutka)

Appearance: A thirteen-year-old boy of average height, very fat, with short-cropped red hair and gray eyes. He has pimples, bitten nails, and rotten teeth.
Clothing: A shirt with two chest pockets, jeans, black down boots, and a signet ring. Outside, a black mink fur hat with earflaps, a dark brown sheepskin coat, and a beige scarf.
Personality: A bitter bully and the "brute force" of a gang of thugs. Lives with his grandmother. Became cruel due to bullying at his previous school. Not above cruelty to animals. Psychologically weak, he gives up and loses control when faced with failure.

Bunny

Appearance: In its child form, it is a child with the head of a hare. Its head has glowing white eyes and black fur, with long ears sticking out in different directions. In its monstrous form, it is a monstrous humanoid of tall stature and bony build.
· Clothing: There are probably no clothes as such, just a hare head/mask.
· Personality: A forest creature they want to make Anton into. Karina (Anton's mother) was previously the Bunny.
Medvezhutka (Bear)

Appearance: A fat boy wearing a bear mask. He has a noticeable belly and a bandaged left hand (he says his "paw hurts"). The mask has human teeth and gums, and the corners of the "eyes" are drooping.
· Clothing: A bear costume that resembles a woolen jumpsuit without buttons.
· Character: Associated with sadness and despondency (frowning eyes, forced smile, tired appearance). Associated with Semyon Baburin.
Khariton (Master of the Forest) is the main antagonist. Polina's grandfather, an elderly man who kidnaps children. He has gathered a pack of local children, including Kostya Tikhonov and Karina. Appearance: A balding, gray-haired old man with a long beard and metal crowns on his teeth. His small eyes have a cunning and thoughtful look. He uses a wheelchair.
Clothing: Plaid shirt, black pants, house slippers. Has his own goat mask and a magical flute.
Personality: The main antagonist, Polina's grandfather. A keen connoisseur of local history and folklore, he disguises the pack's activities as local legends. Cunning, charismatic, observant, and strange. He combines cruelty and cunning.

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Alice (Fox) is the deuteragonist and one of the main characters. She is a forest creature who actively interacts with Anton. Appearance: She appears as a teenage girl, slightly taller than Anton. In her true form, she is a tall, bony monster with four ears, insect-like mandibles, and a centipede-like tongue. Her eyes are bright yellow-orange (according to other sources, blue/sapphire).
Clothing: A red-orange fur coat with large, voluminous white fur inserts (on the wrists and edges of the hood), dark leather gloves, and a distinctive fox mask. Wears felt boots or leather boots.
Personality: She's a bit of an oddball when interacting with others, but possesses a deep knowledge of the forest. She's the friendliest of the pack, always positive, but also one of the most ruthless. She hides many secrets.

Sovushka (Owl) is one of the servants of the Master of the Forest. Unlike other "beasts," she has few anthropomorphic features and resembles a giant owl. She is linked to the missing girl Senya Talalaeva. Appearance: Unlike other beasts, she has few anthropomorphic features and resembles a giant owl. She has a pair of wings. In her true form, her feathers form "ears," her eyes are whitish and oozing with mucus, and her beak contains numerous sharp teeth.
· Clothing: The body is completely hidden under the owl's appearance, with no signs of clothing.
Personality: Associated with fear and surprise. Linked to the missing girl, Senya Talalaeva. Olya is very afraid of her silhouette outside the window.

Volchik (Wolf) is a forest dweller distinguished by his extreme aggression. According to one theory, this is Roma; according to another, it is the missing boy Vova.

Appearance: Looks like an ordinary child wearing a wolf mask, slightly shorter than Alice. In his true form, he is a terrifying beast with glowing eyes and thick wolf fur.
· Clothing: Wears a wolf mask and likely a matching suit.
Personality: The most aggressive and cruel of all animals. Jittery, nervous, impulsive, with a clear association with violence. When speaking, he drawls out the "R" sound, mimicking a roar.

Karina Petrova, 34, is Anton and Olya's mother. Since the move, she has been constantly stressed and angry. She suffers from epilepsy, the seizures of which are triggered by severe shocks. Appearance: An attractive and slender woman of 34 (appears to be in her 30s or 40s), of average height, with short dark hair and green eyes.
Clothing: As a housewife, she likely wears practical house and casual clothes. There are no specific descriptions in the sources.
Personality: Previously kind and loving, after the move she became irritable, embittered, and constantly stressed. She is very strict with Anton, constantly picking on him, and clearly singles out Olya. She suffers from epilepsy, the seizures of which are triggered by stress.

Boris Petrov is the family's father and Karina's husband. Before moving, he worked in finance; after losing his job, he became irritable. He is a veteran of the Afghan War.
Appearance: A stately, rugged man. Dark-haired, short-cropped, with a beard. Graying hair is visible at his temples. His gaze is keen and sensitive.
· Clothing: Likely wears typical male casual and outerwear, but no exact descriptions are given.
Personality: An Afghan War veteran. After losing his job as an accountant/banker, he became withdrawn and irritable. He loves children, but can get angry due to constant arguments with his wife. In Anton's eyes, he's a model of resilience and courage. He carries a pistol in his car.

Anton Petrov is the protagonist, from whose perspective the story is told. He is 12 years old and moved with his family to the village from the city. Anton is described as a quiet, shy, and observant boy, an introvert; he enjoys drawing, reading comics, and watching cartoons. Appearance: He is a 12-year-old teenager of short stature (about 155 cm). He has shaggy, snow-white hair, eyebrows, and eyelashes (presumably due to leucism), and green eyes. He wears large round glasses, without which he can barely see.
Clothing: At school, he usually wears a white shirt, a black vest, and trousers. Outside, he wears a warm gray hooded jacket, black gloves, and a striped hat with the words "Sports" written on it.
Personality: Introverted, intelligent, well-read, and creative (loves drawing, comics, and science fiction). His main trait is his tender love for his younger sister, Olya. Depending on the player's choices, he can become decisive or, conversely, embittered. He suffers from a mental disorder, for which he takes medication.

Olya (Olga) Petrova is Anton's younger sister, around 5 or 6 years old. She's usually quiet and shy, but very attached to her brother. She's the first to encounter the mysterious Owl. Appearance: Anton's younger sister, she looks like an ordinary preschool girl. She has very light (white, like her brother's) hair, tied in two ponytails over her shoulders, and green eyes.
· Clothing: The sources do not provide a detailed description, but apparently this is typical children's winter and home clothing.
Personality: Typically quiet and shy, but very attached to her brother. She loves sweets, Disney cartoons, and video games. She's timid, afraid of the dark and the silhouette of Owl outside the window. The family atmosphere puts a lot of pressure on her.

Appearance: Light hair, almost white, green eyes. Oval, slightly elongated face. Soft features.
age - 12 years
Character: Quiet, withdrawn - speaks little, often remains silent Observant - notices details and changes around him Anxious - often feels fear and tension Cautious - tries to avoid risks Caring - especially towards Olya

Lieutenant Konstantin Tikhonov (Wolf) is a senior police lieutenant and local police officer investigating the case of missing children. He is portrayed as an honest and dedicated man. He was formerly part of the Master of the Forest's pack.

"Harelip" is a mysterious man, reminiscent of a 90s gangster, who has caught Anton's eye a couple of times.

Baba Tamara is a character from an interview in a report about the Master of the Forest.

Vova Matyukhin is a missing boy mentioned in the context of disappearances.

Appearance: Dark, short-cropped hair, brown eyes. Face with hard features.
age - 12 years
Character: Aggressive and hot-tempered - often acts with force, easily loses his temper Dominant - likes to control others, to show who is "boss" Cruel in actions, especially towards those whom he considers weaker Impulsive - rarely thinks about the consequences Unpredictable - can behave differently depending on the situation
from relatives - mother and father. Gopnik, often swears.

Appearance: According to various sources, his height ranges from 188 to 189 cm, with an athletic build (he is a boxer). He has dark hair, brown eyes, and sharp, coarse features.
Clothing: Likely a '90s gopnik style (tracksuits, leather jackets), but there are no precise descriptions in the sources. Carries a butterfly knife.
Personality: The leader of a gang of thugs, a hooligan with a hot-tempered and aggressive personality ("choleric"). Lives by the rules and can stand up for himself. Under the influence of the parasite Volchik, he becomes even more cruel.

Appearance: shaved head except for bangs. Round face, with soft features. Two front teeth are missing. Buryat appearance. Says "na" after almost every word.
age - 12 years
Character: Kind and caring—he becomes genuinely attached to his friends and tries to support them. Naive and trusting—he often trusts others and doesn't always immediately recognize danger. Inner strength—despite his fears, he's capable of bold actions for his loved ones. He's a real thug like Roma. He also swears.

Appearance: A boy of Asian appearance (Buryat), with slanted eyes. Dark hair, shaved sides, and thick black bangs. A smile missing the two front upper teeth.
· Clothes: At school - a knitted sweater with the inscription "Tear BOYZ", outside - a jacket with a hood "The North Fake".
Personality: Roma's best friend, a jokester and a petty troublemaker. He survived an encounter with the Black Garage, which left a deep mark on him. Roma's best friend. A petty troublemaker and jokester, of Buryat descent. He survived an encounter with the Black Garage, which left a deep mark on him.

Appearance - Softer, more rounded facial features
Round or oval face
Lively expression, mobile facial expressions
Hair is usually presented lighter than Polina's, tied in a single braid, green eyes
age - 12 years.
character - sociable and emotional impulsive, can react sharply
Braver than Polina, not afraid to speak out loud
Sometimes sharp, sincere, feelings are immediately visible. Katya Smirnova

Appearance: A slender twelve-year-old girl, 155 cm tall. She is attractive, with light-brown hair braided into a ponytail and green eyes. Her facial expression hints of snake-like features, including protruding fangs and a sly gaze.
Clothing: At school: a black sundress with a white skirt, a white shirt, white stockings, and black shoes. Outside: a purple jacket with a fur hood, white gloves, a white scarf, and a knitted hat with earflaps and pom-poms.
Personality: Class president, teacher's daughter. A typical malicious, vindictive, manipulative, and gossipy woman with sadistic tendencies. "The devil in an angel's mask." She has authority in the class, but maintains a partnership with Roma's gang.

This small urban settlement is surrounded by dense taiga forests. Situated in the wilderness, amidst the pristine taiga, the village shares only a couple of neighboring villages. It is divided into four districts: Lesnoy, Severny, Molodyozhny, and Zarechye. The Olshanka River flows through the village, crossed by a bridge that shortens the route to the school. The village combines village-style private homes with apartment buildings. Among the buildings are:
Wooden barracks; five-story panel buildings. In the center, probably on the outskirts, are located key facilities: School No. 70; a pharmacy; a police station; a village store; a market.

Appearance: The face is elongated, with sharper features and thin lips.
Hair is often represented as dark, straight, and blue eyes.
age - 12 years
Character: Cold at first glance, keeps her distance, reserved, observant, understands a lot.
Appearance: A slender and beautiful twelve-year-old girl. She has long, straight black hair and deep blue eyes. Her gestures are refined and she smells pleasantly of blackberries.
Clothing: At school, he wears a white shirt, black vest, light blue tie, skirt, and strappy shoes. Outside, he wears a brown coat with a belt, black fur-trimmed boots, turquoise mittens, and a hat with a pompom. He often carries a violin in a black case.
Personality: Calm, gentle, intelligent, and polite, reminiscent of an aristocrat. An orphan, she lives with her paralyzed grandfather, Khariton, whom she cares for. She's independent of other people's opinions, but not without a sense of mischief and can stand up for herself.
Polina Morozova is Anton's classmate, a quiet and gentle girl, an orphan, who plays the violin.