Line #67 Characters/TheHumanGame


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3	[[folder: General]]
4	* ClosedCircle
5	* ColorCodedForYourConvenience: See the Fridge page.
6	* MultinationalTeam
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9	!! Protagonists
10	[[folder: Kate Greenwood]]
11	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/tumblr_mv8goqisya1qhj6m6o1_1280.png]]
12	[[caption-width-right:350: 'I have a feeling...']]
13	The first, hot-blooded and intuitive character introduced. Kate tries to be the de-facto leader of the group, but this doesn't work out most of the time. She wants to organize their efforts to get out, and keep their humanity. Not always kind, but attentive and (usually) level-headed, Kate will do anything to keep her compatriots (especially Daniel) in line. Boisterous, loud, and overbearing, Kate makes best of her photographic memory... most of the time. Despite occasional fear, she is usually the first member of the group to dive head-first into any situation.
14	* BerserkButton: It doesn't take much to get her angry, but being mean to Daniel (or anyone else who can't really defend themselves) is definitely one of them.
15	* BoisterousBruiser: Quick to anger, and tough to match.
16	* ColorCodedForYourConvenience: [[FieryRedhead Bright]] [[HairTriggerTemper red]].
17	* FearlessFool: Sometimes borders on this, if not were for her intuition.
18	* FieryRedhead: Reckless to a fault, she would always prefer the straight-forward approach to any kind of subtle strategy, but when the going gets tough, her power can call the other players to her side and give any dire situation a (fighting) chance.
19	%%zce* HairTriggerTemper
20	%%* TheHero: Initially, until Connor, Thalia, Camilla, Abigail and Daniel are introduced.
21	* LeeroyJenkins: Runs into danger at the drop of a hat.
22	* NiceGirl: She's a very good would-be leader.
23	* NoIndoorVoice: She's quite the [[BoisterousBruiser boisterous one]].
24	* PhotographicMemory: Kate remembers everything - from what she ate on Friday morning, to what Daniel was wearing the day she met him, to her awful past. Too bad she doesn't remember how she got to the facility.
25	* StandardizedLeader: Once again, up until Connor, Thalia, Camilla, Abigail and Daniel are introduced. From then on, she's DemotedToExtra ([[WolverinePublicity although she keeps appearing in promotional art, such as the cover, the icon...]]).
26	* TarotMotifs: VII - The Chariot
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29	[[folder: Joe Verger]]
30	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/tumblr_mv8goqisya1qhj6m6o3_1280.png]]
31	A former successful writer who is the second character introduced. Occasionally slips into long monologues about prose. He is only depressed when he can't lift anyone else's spirits, but he thinks that it means he has to try harder.
32	* [[spoiler: BrokenSmile: [[https://mspfa.com/?s=2085&p=715 Here]]]].
33	* CheeryPink: Yes [[spoiler: at least, at the surface]].
34	* CloudCuckoolander: Combined with SesquipedalianLoquaciousness.
35	* ColorCodedForYourConvenience: [[CheeryPink Pink]].
36	* CrouchingMoronHiddenBadass: Sure, he's a writer who will keep on jabbering about things in PurpleProse. However, he's [[spoiler: prone to [[http://mspfa.com/?s=2085&p=590 violently lashing out]] when stressed and this may not spell out good things for him]].
37	* TheDitz: Occasionally.
38	* {{Foreshadowing}}: [[https://mspfa.com/?s=2085&p=131 Two are better]] [[https://mspfa.com/?s=2085&p=134 than one, as they say]]...
39	* InterGenerationalFriendship: Naturally, since he seems to be to oldest protagonist by a fair amount, but particularly with Kate and Abigail.
40	* NiceGuy: Has a sunny, affable personality. [[spoiler: Mostly, then]].
41	* MadnessMantra: [[http://achronicity.tumblr.com/post/171180570226/why-yes-if-you-please Here]].
42	* PollyAnna: Basically Kate's polar opposite, having a relatively positive attitude regardless of anything. He can easily switch to being serious, though.
43	* PurpleProse: Joe is prone to this, even in everyday conversations.
44	* RummageSaleReject: [[http://thehappinessmachine.tumblr.com/post/88102529473/wait-whats-the-weirdest-thing-joes-worn-i-have One of his outfits]].
45	* TarotMotifs: 0 - The Fool
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48	[[folder: Seth Turner Sato]]
49	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/tumblr_mv8goqisya1qhj6m6o2_1280.png]]
50	A mysterious man who acts as a complete jerk to the other characters. A staunch perfectionist, he is characterized as being single-minded and practically obsessed with...himself. [[spoiler: He's the first to fall into despair, changing him into a ButterflyOfDeathAndRebirth]].
51	* [[spoiler: AndIMustScream: He's implied to be fully aware of his mask/Null's actions]].
52	* AnimalMotifs: A butterfly. Not only his physical appearance looks like them (especially when he has his both hands on his hip or in his pocket, mimicking butterfly wings), but his shades give him also a slightly insect-like look while his bright colors tie into a butterfly in particularly. Even his symbol can look like one (the two tilted triangles as wings and the vertical line between them as a body). Finally, and most definatively, [[spoiler: [[ButterflyOfDeathAndRebirth his final appearance in contrast to previously appearing in the flesh]]]].
53	* BerserkButton: Completely loses his composure when Camilla slaps him, and seemed ready to actually attack her if the others hadn't restrained him first.
54	* ButterflyOfDeathAndRebirth: [[spoiler: What he turns into]].
55	* ColorCodedForYourConvenience: Teal or turquoise.
56	* [[spoiler: DemonicPossession: The first to apparently succumb to the masks, though not without]]...
57	* [[spoiler: FightingFromTheInside]]
58	* FemmeFatalons: A rare [[https://mspfa.com/?s=2085&p=204 male version]].
59	* KickTheDog: [[spoiler: Gleefully telling Kate, who was just forced to wear a bracelet that [[ElectricTorture painfully shocks her]] when her heart rate speeds up enough, that it should have been placed on her neck like a collar on an animal, in an attempt to get her zapped again. He even expressing disappointment when Camilla steps in and calms her down]]
60	* {{Jerkass}}: [[SarcasmMode Gee, you think so]]? [[spoiler: At least, that's what he wants you to think]].
61	* LeanAndMean: Seth has the physique of a stick insect and the morals of a blood-sucking mosquito. He has a way of draining his enemies' patience with his heckling, causing their personal weaknesses come to light.
62	* {{Leitmotif}}: Semi-canon, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWr0zYl7L4Y this]] has been [[http://thehappinessmachine.tumblr.com/post/163675321448/i-read-the-human-game-today-and-honestlyahh suggested]] for him ('''Heavy spoilers in second link'''!), in particular for [[spoiler: his transformation]]. It is awfully fitting, when you consider [[spoiler: that [[Anime/PuellaMagiMadokaMagica the series it came from]] also revolves around people becoming monsters]] and was one of the primary inspirations for THG. At the second part, from 1:32, the music grows louder, as in a [[spoiler: FightingFromTheInside way]], then dies off.
63	* {{Mukokuseki}}: [[AvertedTrope Averted]]. He's from Japan, and actually looks like it.
64	* NightmareFace: As early in his life as [[https://mspfa.com/?s=2085&p=548 here]].
65	* PetTheDog: He's surprisingly nice to Abigail [[spoiler: and he keeps Kate from going to Daniel when his drowning collar is activated, because he knows that the electricity from her bracelet would only make things much worse for him]].
66	%%zce* {{Pride}}: Duh. [[spoiler: Not]].
67	* SlasherSmile: Seth's specialty. [[spoiler: Subverted by the fact that Seth isn't necessarily evil, just trying to make the other players nervous. It's not a CheshireCatGrin since he doesn't intend to be mischievous. Also subverted by the fact that unlike most of the examples under SlasherSmile, Seth is ''not'' in control of the situation, despite what he thinks/says]].
68	* TarotMotifs: XV - The Devil
69	* TroublingUnchildlikeBehavior: When younger.
70	* WalkingSpoiler: It is apparently so hard to talk about him without spoiling [[spoiler: his demise]], that even ''the author'' could [[http://krahie.tumblr.com/post/174991402341 not]] [[http://thehappinessmachine.tumblr.com/post/174992421998/i-cant-believe-i-spoiled-someone-for-my-own avoid this one]].
71	[[/folder]]
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73	[[folder: Connor Cavanagh]]
74	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/tumblr_mv8goqisya1qhj6m6o4_1280.png]]
75	A highly intelligent thinker and zoologist who relies on logic and reasoning to solve problem. He is willingly to stand by anyone who needs a companion, which he had to do often due to [[LeanAndMean Seth]]. While loyalty and faithfulness has to be a standard thing the facility asks from the players, Connor is an exceptionally true friend in the most literal sense. He's perfectly content to either talk with someone else about their lives before the facility (or what they remember of it), charge into a fight if [[spoiler:Seth???]] rears [[spoiler:his]] head, or simply provide some companionship to a person in need. This multifaceted scientist may not win best in show, but he's got it all where it counts.
76	* AlliterativeName: '''C'''onnor '''C'''avanagh.
77	* ColorCodedForYourConvenience: Orange.
78	* GeniusBruiser: Connor is a biologist who lifts weights. It is generally a bad idea to mess with him.
79	* HappilyMarried
80	* NiceGuy: He's loyal to all of his pals and a sweet-[[StealthPun natured]] friend to anyone who met his good side.
81	* PapaWolf / FriendToAllChildren Has two twin boys that he loves dearly and would do anything to protect. He also extends this to Abigail, comforting her when she's upset [[spoiler: and scooping her up in his arms when the group is being chased by Seth??? so she doesn't get left behind]].
82	* SanityHasAdvantages: He's quite intelligent, but not a show-off, which makes him rather loved than hated.
83	* SensitiveGuyAndManlyMan: The Manly Man to Daniel's Sensitive Guy.
84	* TheSmartGuy: Has a bright, intelligent personality.
85	* TarotMotifs: IV - The Emperor
86	* TeamDad, but he's also TheSmartGuy (see there) and apparently enjoyed his job.
87	* UndyingLoyalty
88	[[/folder]]
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90	[[folder: Thalia Parik]]
91	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/tumblr_mv8goqisya1qhj6m6o5_1280.png]]
92	A famous violinist taken away in the middle of a tour.
93	* ColorCodedForYourConvenience: [[LightIsGood Yellow]].
94	* DistinguishingMark: Thalia's scar, around one of her eyes.
95	* ElegantClassicalMusician: Thalia is a world-famous violinist. In fact, she was abducted in the middle of a tour.
96	* MeaningfulName: Thalia was the muse of comedy. [[spoiler: Now see the next trope...]]
97	* StepfordSmiler: Hinted to be Type A: Depressed. (or possibly C: Unstable). Thalia is very popular due to her beauty and her graceful demeanor, in addition to her musical skill. When she first meets the other characters, she tries to help them and acts cooperative. Some of the panels and author's comments hint that she has a very difficult time trusting other people, however...
98	* TarotMotifs: XIV - Temperance
99	* TomboyAndGirlyGirl: The GirlyGirl to Camilla's Tomboy.
100	[[/folder]]
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102	[[folder: Camilla Lloyd]]
103	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/tumblr_mv8goqisya1qhj6m6o6_1280.png]]
104	[[caption-width-right:350: 'I'm not the cheeriest of you. Go figure.']]
105	TheStoic of the cast. She's perfectly aware where she's trapped in, and not happy about it. Despite her antisocial traits, she's not above [[spoiler: putting her healing hands into action]] on special occasions, even if she pretends not to like it.
106	* BunniesForCuteness: Camilla has a soft spot for rabbits.
107	* ColorCodedForYourConvenience: [[HealingHands Green]].
108	* DeadpanSnarker: One of her most prominent treats, and probably a major reason why [[EnsembleDarkhorse she became such a popular character]].
109	* DissonantSerenity: [[http://mspfa.com/?s=2085&p=491 Here]].
110	* [[spoiler: HealingHands: Can calm down ''anyone'' with a touch]].
111	* JerkWithAHeartOfGold: Downplayed at the jerk part, being it very sometimes. She grouches, gumbles and isn't always the nicest. However, she's still a player.
112	* MamaBear: Has shown a certain degree of protectiveness regarding the others.
113	* OnlySaneMan: Sometimes. A bit more down-to-earth compared to characters like Joe.
114	* ProphetEyes: Shows them [[https://mspfa.com/?s=2085&p=747 here]].
115	* TarotMotifs: XI - Strength
116	* TheStoic: Cynical, surly and rarely seen happy, Camilla looks like she's the black sheep among the players. While at first it may seem like she's in the completely wrong line of work, Camilla occupies a very particular niche among her more bubbly bethren like Joe and is often relegated to solving everything. You could say she's a practitioner of "tough love", taking a more straight-forward approach to solving problems, and isn't afraid to tell it like it is.
117	* TomboyAndGirlyGirl: The Tomboy to Thalia's GirlyGirl.
118	* YouShallNotPass: Is often forced into this, together with Connor, as they're regarded as the strongest. [[spoiler: Also, was fully prepared to pull this against Seth??? when they were trying to kill the others. [[SubvertedTrope Though, luckily it didn't come to that]]]].
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121	[[folder: Abigail Faust]]
122	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/tumblr_mv8goqisya1qhj6m6o7_1280.png]]
123	A blind 11-year old girl who is also the youngest spirit medium ever. Small though she may be, but she (mainly because she has to) always tags along with the bigger players in their games and adventures they are forced to play.
124	* CheerfulChild: Implied to be this in the past.
125	* ColorCodedForYourConvenience: Dark blue.
126	* ConstantlyCurious: Downplayed, but she still asks a lot of questions, usually why's.
127	* ISeeDeadPeople: Or rather, she hears them.
128	* KidAppealCharacter: Firstly subverted, then averted completely.
129	* LittleMissSnarker: Can be at times. After the players are given the task to get to the library to search for medaillions, she comments (to Seth's amusement):
130	-->'''Abigail''': Well, guess I'll be doing a ''lot'' of reading when we get to the library. I'm ''really'' excited.
131	* MoralityPet: Possibly, she is the only one Seth behaves somewhat decent too and and she seems to only see the good in him in return.
132	* NotNowKiddo: Gets this from time to time, and unfortunately, what she's ''trying'' to say is very useful and/or plot-relevant.
133	* ProphetEyes
134	* TagAlongKid: ''Tries'' to make herself useful. Although, for one half of the others she's just as much of a 'player' as the rest; for the other half, she's just this.
135	* TarotMotifs: XVII - The Star
136	* TrueBlueFemininity
137	* WiseBeyondHerYears: Downplayed, she doesn't like the others treating her her like a baby and has shown surprising maturity for someone her age. ''But'' she still provides frequent reminders that she's only eleven years old, such as her initial response to the situation and her somewhat naive view of things.
138	[[/folder]]
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140	[[folder: Daniel Nox]]
141	[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/tumblr_mv8goqisya1qhj6m6o8_1280.png]]
142	The unluckiest player of the bunch. Not only [[spoiler: has he lost his keycard and thereby the entrance to his room]], but he's also a walking disaster who can't walk three steps without falling down or accidentally breaking something. In the worst cases, such as when he was running from [[spoiler: Seth, who recently fell into despair]], he'll trip and [[LiterallyFallingInLove fall on top of his crush, Kate]]. It should be noted, though, that he isn't hated by fans.
143	* BecauseYouWereNiceToMe: His reason for being infatuated with Kate.
144	* BornUnlucky: Is he ever. Daniel's hopped from job to job due to his clumsiness, he has no idea who his parents are, and he's been pulled out of school. Now he's stuck in the Human Game, with a psychotic mastermind, a snarky jerk who wants him dead, and the girl he has an embarrassingly obvious crush on.
145	* ButtMonkey: Perpetually klutzy and accident-prone, Daniel is constantly making mistakes, which continually effect himself and others.
146	* {{Catchphrase}}: 'Sorry...'
147	* ColorCodedForYourConvenience: Purple.
148	* {{Determinator}}: Well, he is persistent, you have to give him that.
149	* FragileSpeedster: When [[spoiler: Seth corners him]], he [[https://mspfa.com/?s=2085&p=425 notes himself]] that his only good thing are quick reflexes.
150	* TheKlutz: It says something that his {{Catchphrase}} is 'Sorry...' and that he is BornUnlucky.
151	* IronButtMonkey: Darkly subverted.
152	* MeaningfulName: Nox (or rather, Nyx) was the Greek goddess of the night. 'Daniel' [[https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/437067242882990080/458099323712962581/unknown.png means]] 'God is my judge'.
153	* SensitiveGuyAndManlyMan: The Sensitive Guy to Connor's Manly Man.
154	* SingleTargetSexuality: Described as being "Katesexual" by the author.
155	* TarotMotifs: XVIII - The Moon
156	* UnwantedAssistance: The InUniverse epitome of this trope - Usually, but not exclusively, to Kate.
157	* WhyDidItHaveToBeSnakes: Has an immense fear of [[spoiler: drowning/water]], which is [[KickTheDog utilized by Cancel]] in a ''very'' disturbing way.
158	[[/folder]]
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160	!! Antagonists
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162	[[folder: Cancel]]
163	* FauxAffablyEvil
164	* GuardianAngel: Darkly subverted. Cancel may have an angelic appearance, but he keeps tabs on his subjects like a spy or a prison warden rather than a caring protector. He also doesn't particularly care if they die. He is attempting to "guide" the Human Game participants by teaching them a lesson...too bad they don't know what the lesson is yet.
165	* ColorCodedForYourConvenience: Black and white/grey, rounding out the color theme.
166	* ManipulativeBastard: His plans always involve ''some'' degree of manipulation.
167	* TarotMotifs: XIII - Death
168	* WouldHurtAChild: Being blind and a little girl does not spare Abigail from being involved in his sick game.
169	[[/folder]]
170
171	[[folder: The Minims]]
172	* PunchClockVillain: They hardly seem malicious at all despite their creepy exteriors, and are in fact downright friendly most of the time. One in particular bonds with Abigail [[spoiler: and the ones ordered to give Daniel his punishment seem to hesitate]]
173	[[/folder]]
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175	!! Other
176	[[folder: The Achronists]]
177	* ArcSymbol: The eight-pointed star.
178	* MysteriousBacker: They aren't much for explaining things.
179	* SuspiciouslySpecificDenial: They ''did not brainwash people''. They were just really good at persuading.
180	[[/folder]]
181
182	[[folder: Cancel's Computer]]

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