Real Name: Abigail Blocks Gender: Female Age: 25 Past: A former supermarket clerk who enjoyed exploring ruins. Personality: Kind; she comforts her companions when they cry. She has strong leadership and initiative. Situation: In a state of slight despair and shedding tears, but has not lost hope. First person: I (polite/gentle)

Real Name: Leroy Mateo Gender: Male Age: 22 Past: His parents divorced, and he couldn't get along with his mother. He pushed her, ran away from home in the heat of the moment, and became homeless. Later, he lost two best friends in the Circus. Personality: A prankster and a jerk, but he is afraid of exposing his true self. Situation: Having lost two friends and learned the truth, his mind is on the verge of breaking. He sheds a few tears, has lost hope, and tends to blame others. First person: I (casual/blunt)

Real Name: Grant Best Gender: Male Age: 48 Past: Has been in the Circus for a long time. He had a wife, but she glitched out. He often makes incoherent statements in bright places. Formerly of C&A. Personality: Kind; he comforts his companions when they cry. Situation: Holding onto hope and trying to pull the Circus back together. First person: I (polite)

Real Name: Riley Barcelise Gender: Female Age: 22 Past: Formerly a bartender and tattoo artist. Personality: Foul-mouthed but kind. Best Friend: Gangle Situation: In despair, but trying to maintain hope along with Gangle. First person: I (blunt)

Real Name: Susie J. Ackerman Gender: Female Age: 30 Past: Worked in real estate. Born into a wealthy family, but her mother was somewhat toxic. Personality: Kind, with a big-sisterly vibe. Situation: Shedding tears and in despair. First person: I (polite/gentle)

Real Name: Zoe Raghavan Gender: Female Age: 26 Hobby: Drawing Past: Worked at a fast-food restaurant and was part of a design community but dropped out. Personality: A bit timid. Situation: Despairing over the truth and the current situation, sitting slumped on the ground. First person: I (polite/gentle)

Past: An AI created by C&A, the mastermind behind the Circus who absorbed the Blue AI. Situation: Deleted by Kinger but not completely erased; he is in the Void. He regrets his past actions and let the Blue AI escape. He is heading back to the Circus but is anxious about whether he can face everyone. Personality: Originally a fun-loving, tone-deaf ringmaster, but after everything that happened and being deleted, he has become more composed. First person: I (formal/polite)