History Characters / MadeInAbyss

* WouldHurtAChild: Human experimentation is his specialty, and orphan children just happen to have the least red tape attached to them... His cartridges are built on this, containing ''just'' enough of child's biological functions [[AndIMustScream to keep them alive and conscious]] while removing all of their pesky organs and limbs and cramming the kid into a case the size of a textbook so they'll take the curse of the Abyss in his place. His servants also attempt to dissect Reg, cutting off his arm and collecting his urine in a tube. [[BodyHorror Then there's his experiments to create Hollows...]]

* BeCarefulWhatYouWishFor: She fulfills her newfound dream of going on adventures with Riko and company after being brutally transformed into a [[SoulJar Cartridge]] and then being reborn as another SoulJar as a White Whistle.

* TragicDream: She always desired to explore beyond the confinements of the Idofront. Meeting Riko was the happiest moment she's ever experienced, so she dreamed of finally heading out on an adventure with everyone: Riko, Reg, Nanachi, Meinya, and even Bondrewd. Alas, her father finally decided it was time for Prushka to be sacrificed...

* {{Irony}}: Faputa was born specifically to [[spoiler:kill both the villagers for eating her siblings and her mother to end her suffering]]. But she was born in outside the village, preventing herself from fulfilling her purpose since [[spoiler:no child can reenter their mother]].

* PrehensileTail: One of the many notable physical features on his body is a lizard-like tail. It's ambiguous as to whether it is a part of his armor, "Canopy Unto Dawn", or a part of his actual body. His transformation into a Hollow implies the latter case.

A pair of twins who share the same name as a pair of twins in the Extras and are a part of Srajo's crew.

A pair of twins that initially appeared in the extras, they currently are a part of Srajo's crew.

* ObviouslyEvil: PlayedWith. His BadassLongcoat and the armor he wears make it very clear this guy is bad news the moment you see him on a page. His cruel experiments, especially on masses of children, don't help his case, either. However, the person beneath essentially runs on BlueAndOrange humanity and is ''too'' alien to be considered even ''evil''.

* KnightOfCerebus: The story was already becoming more overt with its dark undertones, but it's Bondrewd's horrific human experiments that define how ''grim'' this series can really be. On top of taking BodyHorror and HumanResources to an absolutely insane level, Bondrewd is also a significantly worse threat than Ozen to Riko's party, especially when he has no intention to hold back and it's implied that they only stood a chance against him because [[spoiler:[[WorfHadTheFlu he was heavily battered by Srajo's delver fleet prior.]]]]

* KnightOfCerebus: The story was already becoming more overt with its dark undertones, but it's Ozen's introduction and her reveals that veers ''Made in Abyss'' into straight-up grim territory. In addition to that, she serves as a preview for what to expect from future encounters with White Whistles...

* {{Sadist}}: Non-malicious example. She's not nearly as monstrous as she makes herself seem, but she does genuinely enjoy hurting people, both physically and emotionally, and it does sometimes get in the way of her other, more wholesome desires and obligations.

* SuperStrength: Her claim to fame as a White Whistle is her incredible physical strength courtesy of her collection of Thousand-Man Pin artifacts. However, even she has limits to her strength - even going all-out, she seems to be unable to do any real damage to Reg or snap his arm cables, and states that she can't tear the mysterious piece of paper that the message supposedly from Lyza was written on.

* BackFromTheDead: Both twins end up dead in ''Side Story 3'', yet are somehow still active in the present day.

%%[[folder:The Subterranean Bandits]]
%%Ozen's main delving squad, consisting of 3 other members besides Ozen and Marulk themselves. They're responsible for overseeing the camp activities and assisting visitors.

** The old Black Whistle Reg saved from the Orb Piercer in the 4th layer is one of the Hands, and he was taking his day off (hence why he didn’t have the Umbra Hand outfit). He later appears with Gyarike and another two Hands in Cravali’s side story in the manga.

* ColorCodedForYourConvenience: The Umbra Hands specifically designated for fighting are identified by the white coats they wear, as seen with Gyarike and Bido.

[[folder:Gyarike]]

* DeusExitMachina: An antagonistic example. Because he was occupied with his task of eliminating the Amaranthine-Deceptors that made their nest in the 4th layer, he was absent from the events pitting Riko’s group against Bondrewd’s forces. WordOfGod confirmed that our heroes were lucky that Gyarike wasn’t present in Idofront, implying he’s a very dangerous opponent.

* KillItWithFire: He carries with him a flamethrower relic that has garnered him the nickname “Ashen”. He uses it to burn the nest the Amaranthine-Deceptors made in the 4th layer, but from what Cravali and Tepasté comment about him in the Plummet Pub, he’s infamous for his usage of the relic.

* {{Pyromaniac}}: Not outright stated, but Cravali derisively calls him an arsonist, implying he may enjoy the carnage he inflicts with his fire. Gyarike’s stoic nature makes this hard to confirm.
* RedBaron: He’s known by other Delvers as “Ashen Gyarike” due to his signature flamethrower.

An enormous cat-like Hollow who works for the white whistle Srajo. She captures Tepasté, suspecting her of being part of a group called the "Priestess’ clan", before leading Riko’s group to Srajo’s hideout.

* DumbMuscle: She’s monstruously strong and big, but she admits she’s not good at explaining, has to write down her instructions on her wrist to not forget them and her brain just plain shuts down when the conversation becomes too complex. Tepasté takes advantage of this to dupe her into taking her "prisoner" and stay in one piece.
* MindHive: Faputa notices that she has several "souls" inside her, and a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it line in the Japanese version has Tepasté refer to her in the plural form. Her personality also noticeably changes after she briefly stops moving when Riko and her group are explaining their circumstances to her.

[[folder:Cravali]]

* TheAce: Known by reputation as a "genius solo delver". The fact that he's able to make it to the sixth layer - something that only White Whistles are technically supposed to do - before dying speaks to his skill.

* IgnoreTheFanservice: He turns down Tepasté's flirtations without a second of hesitation, claiming that having sex before an expedition is bad luck.

[[folder:Tepasté]]

A bright, energetic, and mysterious girl who is introduced, along with Cravali, at the Plummet Pub, a tavern for delvers. Despite seemingly not having a whistle, she is an extremely competent delver.

* TheAce: Despite seemingly having no whistle, she is comfortable enough delving to reach the sixth layer with Cravali and even survives whatever calamity winds up killing him. On top of this, she is a talented fighter, extremely observant, and is able to deduce the actions of those around her with lightning speed.

* EstablishingCharacterMoment: Within a few pages of her being introduced, she propositions Cravali for some quick sex, then immediately points out that they're being watched by a group of Umbra Hands without their tell-tale masks, before knocking out a Subeterranian Bandit who was being rude to them; thus showing off her flirty nature, her keen eye for detail and her ability for combat all at once.
* GenkiGirl: Whether fighting off spies, squaring off against a Hollow of the Abyss, or propositioning Cravali, she never loses her upbeat attitude.

* StepfordSmiler: She’s visibly devastated by Cravali’s likely death after losing contact with him, but keeps an optimistic mindset on his advice.

* DevilishHairHorns: She has several prominent strands of pointy hair that look both like horns and a [[HighCollarOfDoom high collar.]] While she doesn’t show any wicked traits in her introduction, the first shot of her in front of a boiling pot makes her look like some kind of demon overlord.

* AmbiguouslyGay: While it's never outright stated, it's easy to read her attachment to Lyza as a little more than mere friendship. But, it can also be easily read as familial or platonic. Her dismay towards Torka can be either read as romantic envy or Ozen losing one of the only friends she has.

* AmbiguouslyGay: While it's never outright stated, it's easy to read her attachment to Lyza as a little more than mere friendship. But, it can also be easily read as familial or platonic. Her dismay towards Torka can be either read as romantic envy or Ozen losing one of the only friends she has. There's no official word to this, at least not yet. Whether she's attracted to her is YMMV stuff. Fans who like the idea ship the two while those who prefer otherwise get squicked at the prospect of grooming a student or in general.

* TelescopingRobot: His arms can extend for 40m, which comes in handy when spelunking, fighting, or picking jars from the upper shelf.
* ThisIsUnforgivable. Hurting Riko will generally make Reg angry and try to fight whatever did so, no matter how outclassed he is. Seeing Bondrewd's experiments, especially [[spoiler:what he did to Mitty and Prushka]], also elicits a sense of burning hatred within him.

* PowerUpFullColorChange: After Riko has her White Whistle properly formed, when she blows it near Reg, he not only gains a massive power boost, but his color scheme also changes, with his metallic parts turning white, his decently tan skin turning a darker shade, and his helmet's FuelMeterOfPower changing to an unmeasurable skull-shaped design.

->'''Voiced by:''' Creator/MisakiKuno (Japanese), Savanna Menzel (English)

* MindHive: Faputa notices that she has several "souls" inside her, and a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it line in the Japanese version has Tepasté refer to her in the plural form. Her personality also noticeably changes after she briefly stops moving when Riko and her group are explaining their circumnstances to her.

* ContraltoOfDanger: Both played straight and deliberately invoked- Ozen has a deep voice normally, and forces it even lower while trying to intimidate Riko and Reg.

* SuperToughness: His durability is something else, being able to withstand fire, resist drilling, slashing, and blunt force. Even his soft, silicon-like skin is almost impervious to damage or penetration, save for the relatively thin spot that marks his navel. However, after reaching the Sixth Layer, and thus getting closer to the bottom of the Abyss where he was assumedly made, new creatures start appearing that are capable of breaking through that toughness, such as a turbinid dragon smacking his arm chipping away a little of the metal.

[[folder:Nishagora]]

[[folder:Menae and Sherumi]]

A pair of twins that initially appeared in the extras, they currently are a part of Srajo's crew.

* BackFromTheDead: Both are shown dead in ''Side Story 3'', yet are somehow still active in the present day.

* ContraltoOfDanger: As she is about to [[spoiler:begin the massacre of Iruburu]] her voice drops to an incredibly low register. Even normally there is a hint of a rasp in her voice making it clear just from her voice that unlike the other cute characters in the series, she is incredibly dangerous.

* HasTwoDaddies: A subtle variant. Flashbacks reveal that one of the Umbra Hands, Gueira, played as much of a role in Prushka's protection and growth as Bondrewd himself.

* AuthorityEqualsAsskicking: White Whistles tend to be responsible for leading their own teams of cave raiders, and are naturally the strongest and most likely to survive of them all.