History Characters / PixieTrixComix

Maura and her friend Tess are students at Damien's wrestling school, and are subsequently seen fighting as a TagTeam ("The Tempests") against Roxie and Brandy. (They initially look like an example of TheDividual -- specifically, the Syndividual -- but they subsequently develop as distinct characters.) They later make friends with [=DiDi=] while training with her, and Maura snags a date with Gary. Later again, they show up in ''Webcomic/PixieTrixComix''. These two characters are a detailed ShoutOut; see the notes on that trope on [[Webcomic/MenageA3 the comic's main page]]. Maura is more of a {{ditz}} compared to Tess (or by any standards) and a compulsive flirt (which leads her to get that date).

* SymbolicWings: Tess's wrestling persona is some kind of supernatural ice-being, and when Dora upgrades her costume, she incorporates a large pair of decorative gossamer wings (which are removed when she actually fights in the ring).

[[folder:Tess]]
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->''"You and your competitive flirting instinct..."''

Tess is first seen in ''Webcomic/MenageA3'' as a student at Damien's wrestling school, and is subsequently seen fighting alongside her friend Maura as a TagTeam ("The Tempests") against Roxie and Brandy. (They initially look like an example of TheDividual -- specifically, the Syndividual -- but they subsequently develop as distinct characters.) Tess and Maura later make friends with [=DiDi=] while training with her. Later again, they show up in ''Webcomic/PixieTrixComix''. These two characters are a detailed ShoutOut; see the notes on that trope on [[Webcomic/MenageA3 the comic's main page]]. Tess is somewhat smarter than Maura, at least to the level of using three-syllable words and recognizing the obvious, although she gets a little ditzy about her desire for Damien.

For Brandy, [=DiDi,=] Gilbert, Jung, Kiley, Roxie, Tracy, and Zii, [[Characters/MenageA3 see the characters page for]] ''Characters/MenageA3''.

[[folder:Ramona]]

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-> ''"Not so loud! It's... not all for me."''

Ramona is first seen in ''Webcomic/StickyDillyBuns'' as a regular customer at the shop where Zii and Jung work. Zii doesn't initially know that Ramona is Angel's sister, or that some of Ramona's purchases are actually for Angel; it's possible that Angel sends Ramona into the shop to avoid contact with Zii, who Angel hates. At this time, Ramona seems shy and nervous, but she soon proves willing to rebuke Angel for acting foolishly. Later, she shows up in ''Webcomic/PixieTrixComix'', and becomes a significant character there, as she's working on the publishing venture that provides the main plot threads for the comic. She seems even more confident and assertive by this point; the fact that she is in a relationship with Jung may be something to do with this. (She also seems to be benefiting from an appearance upgrade; see FanservicePack below.)

* ButIReadABookAboutIt: Ramona hopes that her extensive reading of manga enables her to understand the emotional effects of infidelity in [[https://pixietrixcomix.com/pixie-trix-comix/would-be-helpful this]] ''Webcomic/PixieTrixComix'' strip. She soon seems to realise that it probably doesn't.
* FanservicePack: A number of readers have commented that Ramona is drawn as more attractive in ''Webcomic/PixieTrixComix'' than in her first appearances in the older comic -- less overweight, more "fetchingly curvy". This could be explained to some extent by her gaining a confidence boost from her romantic relationship, but it may also be the artist reverting to a tendency to make almost all her characters very attractive.
* GeekPhysiques: Ramona's plumpness, along with her NerdGlasses and love of comics, gives her a definitely geeky style.
* GeekyTurnOn: When [[https://pixietrixcomix.com/sticky-dilly-buns/Open-and-honest Ramona reminisces about her sexual experiences,]] it turns out that her turn-ons can get ''very'' geeky...
-->'''Ramona:''' He started by whispering my yaoi pull list into my ear.
* HiddenDepths: Despite her initial shyness and "girly" style, Ramona proves quite forceful in handling Angel and Dillon. Then, she also turns out to have an active sex life, and she is happy to advise Ruby on the practicalities of that subject.
* IntersexTribulations: Ramona is intersex, but has apparently escaped suffering too many of the associated tribulations. However, she is aware of the (real-world) problems suffered by other intersex people, and in a VerySpecialEpisode, [[https://pixietrixcomix.com/pixie-trix-comix/respond-to-people-appropriately she explains them to Sharon]].
* NerdGlasses: Like Ruby in ''Webcomic/StickyDillyBuns'', Ramona goes for the "unflatteringly large" version.
* NiceGirl: Ramona is one of the nicer people in the setting. She tries to get along with everyone, calls out Angel when necessary, and gives advice to Ruby when she notes how distraught she is. However, some readers have noted that [[TookALevelInJerkass the niceness slips rather]] in ''Webcomic/PixieTrixComix'', where she displays an unfortunate tendency to objectify her friends and employees.
* TheNicknamer: She always calls Dillon "Mascot" even after learning his name.
* ShipperOnDeck:
** Like Ruby, [[https://pixietrixcomix.com/sticky-dilly-buns/helps-break-the-ice Ramona reacts enthusiastically to the idea of Dillon and Julian sharing a bed,]] and later to [[https://pixietrixcomix.com/sticky-dilly-buns/do-your-parents-know news of Julian's date with Jordan.]]
** Later, in ''Webcomic/PixieTrixComix'', [[https://pixietrixcomix.com/pixie-trix-comix/you-owe-it-to-yourself Ramona takes an intrusive interest in Zadie's discovery of her broader sexuality]], seeing it as a source of ideas for {{yaoi}} plots. This is a fairly minor instance of the trope, in the sense that Zadie does actually soon start dating Roxie, but Ramona reacts to that [[https://pixietrixcomix.com/pixie-trix-comix/coming-out-party by immediately offering to organize a coming-out party for Zadie, and looks quite annoyed by the idea that Zadie is bi rather than gay because "Bidie" doesn't sound as good as "Gaydie".]]
** Her intrusive shipper instincts are not only still active but downright hyperactive; she [[https://pixietrixcomix.com/pixie-trix-comix/you-can-only-be-an-uke reacts to the idea of Aaron and Julian together]] by having an IllBeInMyBunk moment.
* ShrinkingViolet: Ramona is initially shown in ''Webcomic/StickyDillyBuns'' as very shy and easily flustered, although she proves quite capable of standing up for herself when pushed, and she develops a comfortable romantic life. By the time of her first appearance in ''Webcomic/PixieTrixComix'', though, she has developed into a significantly more assertive character.
* StraightMan: She plays this role next to her HotBlooded sibling Angel; for example, she ends up scolding both Angel and Dillon for fighting rather than engaging with the {{yaoi}} fanclub which she came to enjoy.
* TookALevelInJerkass: Mild-mannered NiceGirl Ramona from ''Webcomic/StickyDillyBuns'' shows up in ''Webcomic/PixieTrixComix'', and promptly starts objectifying her friends, treating their romantic lives as fuel for her fantasies when they could use some sympathy. She doesn't become entirely horrible, but readers have detected a definite slippage.
* YaoiFangirl: Zii correctly identifies Ramona as a likely early recruit for the {{yaoi}} fanclub which she and Ruby are creating. Despite her shyness, Ramona clearly has a considerable interest in the subject-matter, being instantly convinced to join by a picture of "club mascot" Dillon.

For Brandy, [=DiDi,=] Gilbert, Jung, Kiley, Lynn, Maura, Roxie, Tess, Tracy, and Zii, [[Characters/MenageA3 see the characters page for]] ''Characters/MenageA3''.

An artist introduced to the company by Gary to work on the "Carmen Chamelia" project. Umar is notable mainly for ''not'' being an obvious expy of any of the creators' previous speaking-part characters.

* SelectiveObliviousness: Initially, Aaron almost seems determined not to be told that Julian is gay; a little later, he finds himself clearly attracted to Julian (who, for added fun, he still hasn’t realised is very gay), but thinks of himself as straight, to the point of homophobia. This leads to increasingly [[https://pixietrixcomix.com/pixie-trix-comix/round-the-clock frantic and sweaty attempts at denial to himself]]. Then, when they do start having sex, he seems to think of it as something that straight guys can do for fun, and doesn't think of what they have as any sort of serious relationship. [[spoiler:He later transfers this relationship onto Tess when they start having sex—they’re not in a relationship and they’re not friends with benefits; they’re just friends who hangout and occasionally have sex-marathons.]]

* PlotPoweredStamina: Despite his {{Geek Physique|s}}, he’s able to [[spoiler:have sex with Tess, a professional wrestler, for ''hours'', with minor breaks. (This verges on {{Anatomically Impossible|Sex}} or at least IdealizedSex, though of course it's written this way for the sake of comedy.) Granted, by the end, he’s often [[https://pixietrixcomix.com/pixie-trix-comix/really-wore-me-out so worn out that he’s barely conscious,]] but Tess is very satisfied (and no worse for wear)]]. Readers have noted that his gym training by Roxie must be ''really'' effective.
* SelectiveObliviousness: Initially, Aaron almost seems determined not to be told that Julian is gay; a little later, he finds himself clearly attracted to Julian (who, for added fun, he still hasn’t realised is very gay), but thinks of himself as straight, to the point of homophobia. This leads to increasingly [[https://pixietrixcomix.com/pixie-trix-comix/round-the-clock frantic and sweaty attempts at denial to himself]]. Then, when they do start having sex, he seems to think of it as something that straight guys can do for fun, and doesn't think of what they have as any sort of serious relationship.

* LipstickLesbian: Becca is blonde with "pinup" looks appropriate to her profession, while making it clear that she's an "out 'n' proud" lesbian (limiting herself to girl-girl scenes in her work). She also makes it clear that she has a liking for more ButchLesbian, physically capable partners -- hence her immediate interest in Roxie. Her very forward approach combined with her liking for tough girls suggests that she may be a bit of an AggressiveSubmissive.

For Chanelle, [[Characters/StickyDillyBuns see the characters page for]] ''Characters/StickyDillyBuns]]''.

For Brandy, [=DiDi,=] Gilbert, Jung, Kiley, Lynn, Maura, Roxie, Tess, Tracy, and Zii, see [[Characters/MenageA3 see the character page for]] ''Characters/MenageA3''.

For Marie, see [[Characters/SandraOnTheRocks see the character page for]] ''Characters/SandraOnTheRocks''.

For Brandy, [=DiDi,=] Gilbert, Jung, Kiley, Lynn, Maura, Roxie, Tess, Tracy, and Zii, see [[Characters/PixieTrixComix see the character page for]] ''Webcomic/MenageA3''.

[[folder:Brandy]]

See ''Characters/MenageA3''.

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[[folder:[=DiDi=]]]

See ''Characters/MenageA3''.

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[[folder:[=Gilbert=]]]

See ''Characters/MenageA3''.

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[[folder:Jung]]

See ''Characters/MenageA3''.

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[[folder:Kiley]]
See ''Characters/MenageA3''.
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[[folder:Lynn]]
See ''Characters/MenageA3''.
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[[folder:Marie]]
See ''Characters/SandraOnTheRocks''.
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[[folder:Maura]]

See ''Characters/MenageA3''.

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[[folder:Roxie]]

See ''Characters/MenageA3''.

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[[folder:Tess]]

See ''Characters/MenageA3''.

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[[folder:Tracy]]

See ''Characters/MenageA3''.

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[[folder:Zii]]

See ''Characters/MenageA3''.

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A woman previously in a relationship with Dante and Gwynn, now amicably split up with them and seen only in {{Flashback}}s. She's also notable for ''not'' being an obvious expy of any of the creators' previous speaking-part characters.

* {{Polyamory}}: Her relationship with Gwynn and Dante was a "throuple".

(Note: A character also named Brigitte previously appeared in a couple of panels in ''Characters/SandraOnTheRocks''; different art styles make it hard to say for sure, but she does not appear to have been the same character.)

A woman previously in a relationship with Dante and Gwynn, now amicably split up with them and seen only in {{Flashback}}s. (Note: A character also named Brigitte previously appeared in a couple of panels in ''Characters/SandraOnTheRocks''; different art styles make it hard to say for sure, but she does not appear to have been the same character.)

An artist introduced to the company by Gary to work on the "Carmen Chamelia" project. Umar is notable for mainly for ''not'' being an obvious expy of any of the creators' previous significant characters.

* DistractedByTheSexy: Umar seems to be incapable of being in the same room as Sharon without getting completely distracted. Felix and Ramona decide that he’d better work from home.
* TokenMinority: Umar may have a Middle Eastern or Southeast Asian family background -- neither ethnicity having previously been present in the comic.

-> ''"Relax. He won't '''actually''' put any moves on you unless I give him permission. I keep him on a '''very''' tight leash."''\\\

* Fanservice: The wrestlers in this promotion are clearly selected for looks as well as skill, and both of these two are fully qualified on that basis.
* Polyamory: They have a semi-open relationship, previously a "throuple" with Brigitte, and are openly looking for a new third person -- specifically a woman, it seems, as Gwynn is bisexual whereas Dante doesn't seem to be.

* DepravedBisexual: Although bisexuals aren’t automatically treated as depraved in this setting, [=GiGi’s=] bisexuality is revealed when she turns out to be [[SleepingWithTheBoss having sex with FiFi]] — on her wedding anniversary (though perhaps [[{{Polyamory}} her husband doesn’t mind]]?), while simultaneously making sneaky plans against Roxie. And there’s a hint of BondageIsBad in the scene too.

An guy who Dillon used to babysit when Dillon was a teenager and Julian was a little kid. He first shows up aged 18 in ''Webcomic/StickyDillyBuns'' when he drops by to visit, and it turns out that he's not a little kid any longer. He gets a bit of plot of his own there, but when he later shows up in ''Webcomic/PixieTrixComix'', now aged 19, as the new start-up's graphic designer, he becomes much more of a central character. That job is part-time, as he's using it to pay his way through college.

* PlotPoweredStamina: Despite his {{Geek Physique|s}}, he’s able to [[spoiler:have sex with Tess, a professional wrestler, for ''hours'', with minor breaks. (This verges on AnatomicallyImpossibleSex, though of course it's written this way for the sake of comedy.) Granted, by the end, he’s often [[https://pixietrixcomix.com/pixie-trix-comix/really-wore-me-out so worn out that he’s barely conscious,]] but Tess is very satisfied (and no worse for wear)]]. Readers have noted that his gym training by Roxie must be ''really'' effective.

* PlotPoweredStamina: Despite his {{Geek Physique|s}}, he’s able to [[spoiler:have sex with Tess, a professional wrestler, for ''hours'', with minor breaks. Granted, by the end, he’s so worn out that he’s barely conscious, but Tess is very satisfied (and no worse for wear).]]

* WomanScorned: Zadie is so annoyed to discover that her boyfriend has cheated on her that not only does she dump him, but her feelings on the topic become a recurrent feature of her character. She engages in a FakeOutMakeOut with the {{nerd}}y Aaron when her ex shows up in the same coffee shop, she fantasizes about learning wrestling skills so she can beat him up, and she looks very angry when she hears of another woman being cheated on.

* {{Nerd}}: Aaron doesn't have the looks of some of the setting's major characters; he's just a nerd. Though he's really not that bad looking; Julian for one finds him attractive.