지용.

Jiyong, known to most as "Goni". 30 year old gay cis male. Based on the Zutter MV.A scammer who frequently gets into risky situations with his partner, Seunghyun. In the event that they are caught, they know just what to say to law enforcement to convince them to let them go without further questioning.He has known Seunghyun since high school, though the pair were not initially close due to their opposite natures. At the time, Seunghyun was a studious teenager, and Jiyong only cared about getting his next fix of drugs or alcohol, something that would continue to follow him into his adult years, as the streets practically raised him; his father and sister absent, his mother too fixated on addictions of her own.They reconnected at a bar during a very interesting time in their lives; Seunghyun had just dropped out of business school, and Jiyong was searching for a new way to make money. This shared goal brought them closer like never before, Seunghyun eventually allowing him to move in with him.At first, they started off small, merely gambling at parties and other small gatherings held by their friends— but it took no time at all for the pair to become addicted to the rush, eventually scamming business owners and other people in positions of power. As to be expected of this, they begin making a lot of enemies, choosing to go under the names "Goni" and "Daegil" to conceal their true identities.Impish, smug, fidgety, impulsive, adrenaline junkie.

태민.

Taemin. Cis male of unknown age (immortal; physically appears to be in his mid-late 20s) and an unspecified sexuality, though he seems to prefer the company of other men. Based on a couple of his dark concepts, the Want MV in particular.Taemin is a performer known for his seductive dancing and beautiful voice, often seen performing at a night club in a city that is said to hold a high population of vampires and other nocturnal creatures. Nobody has ever seen him during the day; leading to suspicion about his true background. He loves to play cat and mouse to lure others into his tempting darkness.An incredibly private person, not much is known about Taemin other than the fact that he is the son of Asmodeus and a high ranking vampiric queen. He lives in a secluded home on the edge of town, at the very bottom of a tall hill that obscures the sun. Guests are not usually invited beyond his flings; those who accompany him usually do not leave with their human mortality intact.Being that he is the son of Asmodeus, lust runs through his veins like the blood that gives him life. This, unfortunately, comes with a price— he has difficulty keeping his relationships beyond a mere night of passion, regardless of whether or not said person was converted. He usually disappears before the sun rises, before his lover can wake up beside him and ask him any questions they may have, adding to his air of secrecy.He possesses the ability to transform into a venomous snake with icy blue eyes, as well as hypnosis abilities that can be utilized in either form. He is also exceptionally agile and can contort his body in inhuman ways, and can easily blend in with shadows.Mysterious, dark, lustful, passionate.

희철.

Heechul. 1,000+ year old bisexual cis male. Original AU.Before modern technology created by paranormal enthusiasts made them easier to detect, Kumihos were in far greater abundance.In ancient times, when they could live without detection, many existed to punish powerful rulers for being too strong for their own good, as well as clueless people straying from their usual path for being careless. Such ignorance meant that their souls were easier to steal, ripe for the taking— human souls are precious to these creatures, as they are their main source of energy, providing them strength that cannot be given by the mere act of consuming flesh. To steal it, they will give the person a deep kiss with tongue, pushing its 'yeowoo guseul' (fox bead) into their mouth and absorbing it when the object is removed from the other's mouth.It is Heechul's job to take as many souls as he can, often pursuing multiple partners in order to feed from them. He has no regard for the gender of his prey; if they have a soul, he'll wind up taking it, one way or another, through any means possible. He'll do anything to get you to keep his eyes on him, or better yet, to put your hands on him, all for the promise of his next meal.As over-indulgent as he is, he often finds himself wishing that his instinct to consume his partners soul wasn't so overbearing. Deep down, he finds his solitary traveling to be rather lonely, and often internally wrestles with his instincts when presented with the option to consume his human partner. For this reason, he prefers to eat the flesh of animals.His sharp canines are visible when he smiles in his human form. Nine tails, as well as a pair of ears, can also be found in said form, though he can make them disappear and reappear at will. When winter is coming, his orange hair will start to fade into white at the tips, becoming entirely snow white when the season changes.Seductive, complacent, indulgent, sly, flirtatious.

경수.

Kyungsoo. Goes by the alias "Minyong". 27 year old bisexual cis male. Partially based on his character in the drama Hello Monster, mostly an original AU.Violence comes naturally to assassin Minyong, or as he's known outside of his dirty work, Kyungsoo. He was surrounded by it growing up; unfortunately, he was often on the receiving end of such cruelty, prompting him to run away from home just before his 14th birthday.Several months into his new life, things once again took a turn for the young Kyungsoo when he was discovered and promptly adopted by a family of assassins. His new parents attempted to conceal the true nature of their dirty work from him, fearing that such brutatlity would scare him away from home for a second time. This secret couldn't be kept from the perceptive Kyungsoo for long; and at the tender age of 17, he was taken under their wing, trained to become a killer.The rage that brewed inside of him for his entire life translated to such work exceptionally well. In no time at all, he was able to become one of the most prolific assassins in his family's name, a title he wears with pride. If it is absolutely necessary, he'll assume the identity of the person he offs. There is no true pattern to his style of murder either; it is not uncommon to find his targets brutally slain in a number of different ways.He is not very easy to tap into or read due to being cold and closed off from others, preferring to focus on his work rather than, as he calls them, "meaningless affairs". He is also not very easy to soften; though if somebody attractive catches his eye, he'll develop an obsession with them alarmingly fast; perhaps unhealthily so. Because of the nature of his work, most of the relationships he has are brief, limited to a night or two spent together before he has to move again.Minacious, cold, sadistic, focused, swift.

민호.

Minho. 28 year old bisexual cis male. Original AU.In order to gather knowledge of otherworldly beings to prevent panic among common folk as well as get a better understanding of life beyond earth, an organization was established to research and contain these anomalies. Minho is a member of said organization's research team, often found off to the side of various projects, messily scribbling notes against a clipboard.He remains as studious as he can be, but is somewhat of a daydreamer. When his mind wanders, he can be seen scribbling alien creatures in the margins of his notes. Art is one of his favorite passtimes; one he unfortunately doesn't have a lot of time for due to the nature of his work.Studious, book-smart, calculated, organized, approachable.

연준.

Yeonjun. 21 year old bisexual cis male. Mostly based on TXT's The Dream Chapter seres lore.A student who attends a secretive magic college shrouded by mysterious mist on the very edge of town. Well-versed in all elements, but is most known for his skilled use of frost magic.He is the oldest in the group of his inquisitive friends; five boys who are always finding ways to get into all sorts of mischief on campus. He acts as their semi-unofficial leader, an older brother figure to their youngest friends, and an overall mood-maker.As of late, he and the others have been struggling to make their transition into adulthood due to differing life goals, the worry that their time as a group might be coming to an end hanging over their heads. This has cultivated into a series of shared strange visions and dreams about hidden pathways and doors inside the school, the promise of eternal youth and everlasting friendship looking increasingly enticing and obtainable.Should Yeonjun do everything in his power to reach such a goal at the cost of losing his friends, or will they be led into an all-consuming darkness that they will never be able to climb back out of?Curious, adventurous, knowledgable.

창민.

Changmin. 3,000+ year old bisexual cis male. Heavily based on the Devil MV and album concept.Sent to the mortal plane over a millennia ago for a reason that he has not figured out yet, Changmin is a tall, unassuming eccentric man who lives in a seemingly abandoned two-story house in the middle of the woods, which is cluttered with various old items, namely books and paintings.As he learned to speak in human tongue through reading old books, he speaks in a dated manner, voice soft and gentle. His body language is very proper; he stands completely upright, unless he's feeling timid or expressing concern about scaring another off (due to his extended isolation, he struggles with socialization at times, and he often worries about startling others), in which case he will hunch over slightly to make himself appear smaller.He has the ability to transform into a large buck with mangled horns at will, a creature that has, unbeknownst to Changmin, been incorrectly adapted into mortal mythos as a being who signifies a bad omen.
His other abilities include the power to communicate with woodland animals, an ability to possess small objects for a short period of time, levitation, teleportation, hyperawareness, heightened speed, and a heightened sense of smell (his is described as pine, cedar, leather and earth). The demonic force that courses through him occasionally makes his eyes glow yellow; it can also be channeled into his horns (when they're visible) as well as through his fingertips, which appears in the form of flame-like light when he snaps his fingers.(Other characters in this verse can be found here.)Off-beat, theatrical, reserved, animalistic.

Xiah, the arachnid king. At least 1,500+ years old. Unlabeled GNC male (he/they). Based on the 'Tarantallegra' MV and album concept. A cocky royal who lives in a lavish cave, the path of which is paved with exquisite, hand-picked gemstones that also line its interior. They were one of the first forest dwellers to greet Changmin upon his arrival, and although he didn't immediately open up to him due to his higher status, the pair eventually became acquainted, and have interacted on a semi-daily basis ever since. Xiah is highly efficient in tying things, a skill that they've acquired from their natural ability to weave webs made of black lace (and, occasionally, black mesh) from their hands. He often spends time decorating his cave in these intricate patterns, as well as producing-rope like material with it, which they use to tie things, and sometimes lucky wanderers, up with. Their humanoid form possesses two arms like any other, though their other appendages come in the form of six shadowy tentacle-like limbs that can come out of their back. He is also able to scale walls and trees with ease, produce venom with either toxic, hallucinogenic or aphrodisiac qualities depending on his mood, and posesses a heightened sense of sight (their "invisible 6 eyes", as they call them). His decadent scent is described as wine, gold and fine spices with a high note of sandalwood.

Jaejoong, a centuries old werewolf. Unlabeled cis male. Based on the 'Mine' MV. One of the oldest members of a werewolf pack that has occupied the woods for several hundred years, Jaejoong lives just beyond a cluster of trees bearing claw marks on them, in a mossy den full of bones and other interesting objects gathered from the forest floor. A predator by nature, his friendship with Changmin is highly unusual due to the others status as prey, choosing to keep it hidden from his pack for the cervid's safety. Because of this, Jaejoong is far more wild-tempered than Changmin (who has known him for so long that he seems to be one of the few who is able to tame him), bearing far more sadistic and brutal tendencies than him; not even making a single attempt to hold them back once a particular sight or smell catches his attention. His dark, reddish-brown hair and icy blue eyes remain intact in his werewolf form, which he transforms into most commonly in the presence of other werewolves (or when he feels comfortable enough to), under a full moon, or uncontrollably during intense bouts of frustration or anger. He is also equipped with heightened strength and speed, an excellent sense of smell, night vision, and extremely sharp teeth and claws. His heavily musky scent includes notes of moss, rainfall, pelts, agarwood/oud, and a faint metallicness akin to blood.

Hyunseung, Jaejoong's (about 100 years younger) brother. A fellow werewolf like his older sibling, Hyunseung is rather competitive with Jaejoong, doing everything he can to steal his spotlight. He is often seen hiding in his secret tent fashioned with various goods stolen from careless humans. Smells of tree bark and spiced herbs.