Jackie's weapons were left to them by their parents—they were very young when they died, so it's the main memory they have of them.
They still use them practically—they'd give them up if the situation called for it—but they stretch logic just a liittle bit to continue using them. #mythosasks #oc
Sam's nickname is technically Sam. His real name is Sariel, but for whatever reason he never goes by it. Wonder why...
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Jackie is a professional friend-maker. Their primary motivation throughout the whole adventure is to just to make friends (and protect the ones they have), and their charisma and straightforward attitude makes them a magnet for the right kinds of people.
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Mod Caide: As of the start of the story, Jackie has never killed another human—they've never even met one, outside of their family. Of course, the human population is so low that there isn't much point in discussing that. Now, when it comes to the other intelligent creatures that call the Heap home—both Monsters like Krimling or Kumori and other races like the Kritta (the Heap kinda has a 'k' theme, huh?)—they've killed plenty in the name of survival, and for much of their life they haven't had allies to split the kill count with. Including them, their body count is at least a few dozen. Ask the other version of this question later when the series is over. ;) https://www.tumblr.com/mythos-asks/772134341776130048/what-is-your-characters-body-count-murder?source=share
Mod Tag: By most standards, probably none. But Sam considers a lot of things to be humanoid and possessing emotion so he likely feels guilt for most anything he's killed, even if it was a monster or done in self defense. It's why he picks to be a healer over a fighter when he can. https://www.tumblr.com/mythos-asks/772134341776130048/what-is-your-characters-body-count-murder?source=share
Mod Kj: Strade had a pretty rough upbringing, leading him to need to fend for himself from a pretty young age. He had to provide for himself and conning and tricking others was his main form of doing so. If I were to make a guess, his body count would be close to 20 at this point in his life. https://www.tumblr.com/mythos-asks/772134341776130048/what-is-your-characters-body-count-murder?source=share
Mod Trilo: Helena tries not to think about that too much. Humans, none; creatures, too many to count. https://www.tumblr.com/mythos-asks/772134341776130048/what-is-your-characters-body-count-murder?source=share
❓: What's each character's body count (murder)?
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Mod Tag: Sam definitely fits into the Enneagram type two personality: the helper. In terms of MBTI, he fits into the INFJ-T type. He's an innovator and advocate at heart, but is led more by his emotions and can have turbulent moods. He's neutral good, as he believes that kindness should come first and doesn't really concern himself with laws, though he doesn't consider himself a rebel by any means. (Note from Mod Caide: Wow, he was very prepared for that...) https://www.tumblr.com/mythos-asks/765137616961142784/what-are-the-personality-types-of-the-characters?source=share
Mod Caide: Alright, I had to go fill out some tests as Jackie for this, but here we are. Jackie fits into types 6 and 8 of the Enneagram test—they're trustworthy, hard-working, and calculating, but also bold and outgoing. They're very direct about their thoughts and opinions, even if they view themself as somewhat of an outsider. In terms of MBTI, Jackie is a "Commander"—type ENTJ. They're extroverted, inquisitive, and assertive. Finally, apparently we're doing DnD alignment, too? Jackie is chaotic neutral. They're an inherently selfish person, and we're just lucky that their desires happen to align with the general good of the world. They don't care much for rules or traditions, and will easily break them if they deem it at all necessary to reach their goals. https://www.tumblr.com/mythos-asks/765137616961142784/what-are-the-personality-types-of-the-characters?source=share
Mod Kj: Strade's Enneagram he best fits into is the Challenger. He has a very dominating and confident personality, and is always yearning for adventure. For the MBTI personality, Strade would definitely be ESFP-T, the Entertainer. He is the life of the party! Despite all his quirks he loves being around people. In terms of alignment, he would definitely be chaotic neutral. His impulsiveness paired with his lack of care in certain situations emphasizes that. https://www.tumblr.com/mythos-asks/765137616961142784/what-are-the-personality-types-of-the-characters?source=share
Mod Trilo: I'm not the best with these personality type things, but I'll give it a go! Helena's Enneagram type might be #6, the Loyalist. She's dedicated to protecting her people, and suspicious of the intentions of outsiders. She and Jackie don't get along - because they're new to the group, but maybe also because they're so similar in this regard? For Meyers-Briggs type, I see Helena as an ESFJ, "the Consul". She's kind, social, and focused on the needs of the group. She likes to solve problems where she sees them, and in return, loves to be viewed as the protector of the group, which makes her feel important and needed. And lastly, Helena is a Neutral Good like her brother. She's not the most rigid rule-follower, preferring to put the safety of her people first, but also wants to be liked and respected. She does her best to be a good person in the situation she's in. https://www.tumblr.com/mythos-asks/765137616961142784/what-are-the-personality-types-of-the-characters?source=share
❓: What's each character's personality type?
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Mod Caide: The spirit of Jackie themself petitioned me to submit a different answer to this question, but we on the Mythos team deemed it inappropriate for this blog.
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Mod Tag: I've deliberated on this for quiet a bit and I ended up picking a cat to best represents Sam. He enjoys the company of others and enjoys attention, but he won't go out of his way to get said attention. He's quiet and reserved most of the time. https://www.tumblr.com/mythos-asks/771953112044945408/what-animal-represents-your-character?source=share
Mod Kj: When I think of Strade I usually think of a Buck deer or an Elk. Their bold antlers and just overall stunning energy really draws me to them. I'm surprised I don't think of a predatory animal when I think of him, but I think the peaceful aura under a veil of power (the horns) fits him better. https://www.tumblr.com/mythos-asks/771953112044945408/what-animal-represents-your-character?source=share
Mod Caide: I had to think on this a bit, but I ended up landing on a spider to represent Jackie. I think their association as a crafty/scheming animal is a pretty clear fit, but it works in some more subtle ways as well. Spiders rely on their schemes (webs), yes, but when push comes to shove, they aren't pushovers, either. In some cultures they also symbolize destiny or the ability to forge their own path. Finally, I also think the fact that spiders are a very stereotypically disliked and misunderstood animal also fits Jackie well—they're an outsider, whose way of thinking and unabashed pride in themself (perhaps particularly their very open sexuality) might lead others to judge them on false pretenses. https://www.tumblr.com/mythos-asks/771953112044945408/what-animal-represents-your-character?source=share
Mod Trilo: My old choice for this one, back when Mythos was in its infancy, was a bear. The strength and protectiveness of family truly embody Helena. They're cute and cuddly with the ones they love, but fierce when they have to be! If I had to pick a new animal today, I'd pick something known for its nimble fingers (representing her cooking and sewing prowess) and family units. Maybe a lemur? I still like the bear best, though. https://www.tumblr.com/mythos-asks/771953112044945408/what-animal-represents-your-character?source=share
❓: What animal represents each character?
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Mod Caide: This may be a bit surprising, but the original version of Jackie (from that cancelled project I mentioned in a previous answer) was actually partially inspired by Luffy One Piece. They do share some traits—they're both very bold and straightforward—but in almost all other aspects, they're almost complete opposites. This was intentional; part of the original idea with that version of Jackie was for them to be the anti-Luffy. Luffy is a dumb stupid idiot who's guided by fate; Jackie is a methodical, intelligent person who actively defies fate. Luffy isn't bound by morality (he's rude and commits petty crimes like theft), and yet he almost never kills; Jackie has a very strong moral compass, yet they're more than willing to kill if they deem it necessary. https://www.tumblr.com/mythos-asks/760432256248659968/what-are-some-other-mediacharacters-that-inspired?source=share
Mod Tag: While most of Sam was just finding an idea and running with it, there were a few characters that inspired his personality/appearance: Firstly, Samwise from the Lord of the Rings was an initial feel for how he interacts with others and some personality traits. I grew up reading and watching (and rewatching) a lot of Tolkien media as a kid, so this character definitely gave me an idea of how I wanted Sam to grow and develop in this story. Some other inspirations came later after the project started, with Will Byers (Stranger Things) and Viktor (Arcane). Typically, Sam fits into the caregiver/innovator archetypes, so these characters all also inspire his story and personality. https://www.tumblr.com/mythos-asks/760432256248659968/what-are-some-other-mediacharacters-that-inspired?source=share
Mod Trilo: Honestly, it's been so long since I first wrote Helena that I can't say for sure! I have no doubt that she was inspired by the media I loved back then, though. I'm definitely able to look at her now and draw parallels to other characters (including ones that didn't exist back then)! She's definitely in the same family as some of those loveable himbo types. She'd get along well with the likes of, say, Roman from Sanders Sides or Laios from Dungeon Meshi. Roman probably was an actual inspiration for her at the time. Also, like all my characters, she's based on me as well. (Note from Caide: based) https://www.tumblr.com/mythos-asks/760432256248659968/what-are-some-other-mediacharacters-that-inspired?source=share
Mod Kj: At the time I made Strade, Vander from the tv show Arcane was a big inspiration for his character, especially his softer side. When I was younger I definitely leaned into the edgy characters to be inspired by. Though since then I've learned to embrace that not every character has to be a homicidal maniac. When he's comfortable, Strade is much sillier than how he was originally written. Kevin from Shameless is a good example of the kind of cluelessness and humor that Strade has. https://www.tumblr.com/mythos-asks/760432256248659968/what-are-some-other-mediacharacters-that-inspired?source=share
❓: What are some other media/characters that inspired your main characters?
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Mod Caide: Soup. Mod Tag: Samwich. Mod Trilo: Ice cream, but she doesn't know it yet - no ice on the Heap. Mod Kj: Chicken. https://www.tumblr.com/mythos-asks/772043743375294464/what-are-the-main-gangs-favorite-foods?source=share
❓: What's each character's favorite food?
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Mod Caide: Hot pink, followed by purple. ...hm? After that? Brown. Mod Kj: I associate Strade with deep reds and orange hues. Maroon is his favorite though. Mod Tag: Sam is a yellow character through and through, he enjoys the brightness and sunny nature of the color. Mod Trilo: Helena honestly has no eye for color at all. She may be the group's mender and outfitter, but do NOT trust her to dress you nicely. If she lived in the modern day she'd probably wear horrible neons and clashing prints. If you asked, though, she'd probably pick green - the color of the rare bits of life that survive in the Heap. The color of hope, at least for her. https://www.tumblr.com/mythos-asks/768241758216896512/whats-your-characters-favorite-colors?source=share
❓: What's your character's favorite color(s)?
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Mod Caide: This may be a bit surprising, but the original version of Jackie (from that cancelled project I mentioned in a previous answer) was actually partially inspired by Luffy One Piece. They do share some traits—they're both very bold and straightforward—but in almost all other aspects, they're almost complete opposites. This was intentional; part of the original idea with that version of Jackie was for them to be the anti-Luffy. Luffy is a dumb stupid idiot who's guided by fate; Jackie is a methodical, intelligent person who actively defies fate. Luffy isn't bound by morality (he's rude and commits petty crimes like theft), and yet he almost never kills; Jackie has a very strong moral compass, yet they're more than willing to kill if they deem it necessary. https://www.tumblr.com/mythos-asks/760432256248659968/what-are-some-other-mediacharacters-that-inspired?source=share
Mod Tag: While most of Sam was just finding an idea and running with it, there were a few characters that inspired his personality/appearance: Firstly, Samwise from the Lord of the Rings was an initial feel for how he interacts with others and some personality traits. I grew up reading and watching (and rewatching) a lot of Tolkien media as a kid, so this character definitely gave me an idea of how I wanted Sam to grow and develop in this story. Some other inspirations came later after the project started, with Will Byers (Stranger Things) and Viktor (Arcane). Typically, Sam fits into the caregiver/innovator archetypes, so these characters all also inspire his story and personality. https://www.tumblr.com/mythos-asks/760432256248659968/what-are-some-other-mediacharacters-that-inspired?source=share
Mod Trilo: Honestly, it's been so long since I first wrote Helena that I can't say for sure! I have no doubt that she was inspired by the media I loved back then, though. I'm definitely able to look at her now and draw parallels to other characters (including ones that didn't exist back then)! She's definitely in the same family as some of those loveable himbo types. She'd get along well with the likes of, say, Roman from Sanders Sides or Laios from Dungeon Meshi. Roman probably was an actual inspiration for her at the time. Also, like all my characters, she's based on me as well. (Note from Caide: based) https://www.tumblr.com/mythos-asks/760432256248659968/what-are-some-other-mediacharacters-that-inspired?source=share
Mod Kj: At the time I made Strade, Vander from the tv show Arcane was a big inspiration for his character, especially his softer side. When I was younger I definitely leaned into the edgy characters to be inspired by. Though since then I've learned to embrace that not every character has to be a homicidal maniac. When he's comfortable, Strade is much sillier than how he was originally written. Kevin from Shameless is a good example of the kind of cluelessness and humor that Strade has. https://www.tumblr.com/mythos-asks/760432256248659968/what-are-some-other-mediacharacters-that-inspired?source=share
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