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4[[folder:Kikka]]
5!!Kikka the Steadfast
6[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/kikka.png]]
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8Kikka works as an official guard in one of the villages, trying to provide peace and stability for everyone. She was given the task to cross the lake of Sinnlos together with her partner, Bemelle, in order to help the people living on the other side. She appears stoic, but deep-down cares a lot about everyone's safety.
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10* ActionGirl: Is a guard.
11* AlwaysSaveTheGirl: The Guide accuses Kikka of this if you end up on [[spoiler:either Margret's or Lu's]] routes, although whether this trope is played straight is debatable.
12* BeneathTheMask: Her more sensitive side, which she tries to conceal.
13** CelibateHero: ...or she can be played like this if you choose not to romance anyone.
14* HeroicBSOD: She has a lot of those moments throughout the game on different routes, considering how traumatizing the journey across Sinnlos is.
15* HeroesLoveDogs: Has two wolf dogs.
16* ObliviousToLove: On Bemelle's route it's implied that he had interest in Kikka prior to their journey across Sinnlos, so the trope is played straight if you choose to ignore his advances or end up with someone else.
17* RedOniBlueOni: The Blue to Bemelle's Red.
18* TheStoic: Appears as one, always trying to remain calm and collected even in the most dangerous situations.
19** NotSoStoic: Or does she? There are many moments in the game she shows genuine emotions and concern for others
20* TookALevelInIdealism: Is implied if you [[spoiler:talk to Bemelle while on the island and go down his good route]], as Kikka reevaluates the more pragmatic and cynical approach.
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23[[folder:Bemelle]]
24!!Bemelle
25[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/bemelle.png]]
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27Kikka's idealistic and hot-headed partner, a fellow guard.
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29* BettyAndVeronica: Is the Betty to Kikka's Archie, being her partner and hailing from the same village as her. Any of the other romance options, most notably Lu or he Guide, can be the Veronica in this case, as they are both more distant and seemingly mysterious.
30* BoisterousBruiser: Definitely has shades of this. He is a great guy to have around if you want to have some fun.
31* ChronicHeroSyndrome: He wants everyone to go out of this alive and get visibly pissed if this is somehow threatened.
32* ForceAndFinesse: With Kikka, who is smaller and prefers to use agility rather than force.
33* InnocentlyInsensitive: Kikka describes him as brash, but not intentionally cruel.
34* ItsAllMyFault: Bemelle [[spoiler:blames himself for leaving Lu alone if he dies on the island]].
35* MeaningfulName: His name means "strong as a bear," which applies to Bemelle very well.
36* MiseryBuildsCharacter: If he survives the game, Kikka comments on how [[spoiler:he seemed to become stronger and more determined after the incident, however she still feels the events that took place at the lake Sinnlos trouble him]].
37* RedOniBlueOni: The Red to Kikka's Blue.
38* TearsOfJoy: Bemelle has this moment if you [[spoiler:pursue him and get the good ending for his romance]].
39* ThirdWheel: Jokes about being one if you [[spoiler:decide to invite him on your walk with Lu, potentially ruining your romantic date]].
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43[[folder:Margret]]
44!!Margret
45[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/margret.png]]
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47A young woman Kikka and Bemelle meet at the shore, who is also willing to cross the lake.
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49* AlmightyJanitor: Justified. She's well-versed in history and management theory, but most of the workplaces that require such knowledge are taken by people much older than her.
50* AmbiguouslyGay: She is the GayOption for Kikka. Her previous relationships with either men or women are not mentioned in the game, which leaves her sexuality up to the player's interpretation.
51* BlindWithoutEm: Name-checked but averted. She doesn't see very well without her glasses, but she can function without them.
52* DontYouDarePityMe: A downplayed example. If you [[spoiler:decide to talk to Margret while on the island]], she will have this moment. She doesn't acknowledge Kikka's attempts to help at first but then opens up to her.
53* NonActionSnarker: She doesn't participate in combat and definitely has shades of this. Bemelle even comments on her snarky remarks if [[spoiler:they both survive the first night]].
54* TookALevelInBadass: Also somewhat downplayed. She is unable to do much, but after [[spoiler:leaving the island]] she generally starts acting more confident.
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57[[folder:The Guide]]
58!!The Guide / [[spoiler:Dour]]
59[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/guide.png]]
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61The enigmatic and cold man who helps those who want to cross the bridge.
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63* BecomingTheMask: Sort of. [[spoiler:The Guide believes he is still capable of feeling sympathy, but because of pretending not to care for so long he finds it very difficult.]]
64* BreakHerHeartToSaveHer: Oh his route, [[spoiler:he would much rather make Kikka go away than let her drag herself into what she has no idea about]].
65* BroodingBoyGentleGirl: If you pursue him as Kikka.
66* ConsummateLiar: [[spoiler:He sounds very convincing when recounting his fake backstory. It helps that there are elements of truth in it.]]
67* FaceStealer:[[spoiler:The Guide assumed the appearance of Garvyn and poses as his son.]]
68* {{Foil}}: To Bemelle. Bemelle is idealistic and wants to save everyone, while the Guide is pragmatic and doesn't show any concern for the lives of others, which drives the former mad.
69* {{Jerkass}}: Very much so, especially on his own route.
70* LackOfEmpathy: He shows no empathy for the people struggling with their hardships.
71* MarriedToTheJob: A somewhat complicated example. [[spoiler:He acts as the leader of the Nixi and does everything in his power to stop people from distracting Sinnlos, posing as a guide even. The Guide's commitment to his own kind is so strong that he is willing to sacrifice his personal life and any possibility of a loving relationship with Kikka.]]
72* NeverGivenAName: He claims that he doesn't have a name and is always referred to as the Guide. [[spoiler:In fact, it's a case of WithholdingTheirName, as he simply doesn't want to share his true name. It is Dour, by the way.]]
73* NervesOfSteel: The events happening at the lake don't bother him in the slightest. Somewhat justified, as he [[spoiler:controls it]], although the trope is still here.
74* ParentalSubstitute: [[spoiler:Garvyn is believed to be his father by other people, but it's in fact not true and subverted.]] On the other hand, he himself [[spoiler:is this to Lu]], according to the bonus chapter.
75* PerpetualFrowner: He has a smiling sprite, but it's possible to see it only once or twice throughout the entire game.
76* PoorCommunicationKills: By his own admission he's not got a lot of people skills, and sometimes that has disastrous consequences. [[spoiler:He attempted to persuade Garyvn to leave Sinnlos alone, but failed. He muses that that might have been because of his own poor diplomatic ability. He killed Garvyn in desperation, but all that did was give his species a reputation as horrible monsters-- a reputation they now uphold, because they figure after all the humans they've killed diplomacy would be impossible anyway.]]
77* TheStoic: He shows almost no emotions, even in a situation where even the most composed person would.
78** NotSoStoic: While not as noticeable and frequent as Kikka, the Guide also has his moments.
79* SugarAndIcePersonality: Closer to ice, but still, he has his heartwarming moments.
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82[[folder:Lu]]
83!!Lu
84[[quoteright:350:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/lu_2.png]]
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86A mysterious young man whom the group finds at the bridge, all alone and lost. This character has ''many'' spoilers associated with him, including some late-game revelations about the lake Sinnlos and its nature. Please, avoid the spoilers unless you've completed his romance route.
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88* AllOfTheOtherReindeer: He calls himself a black sheep of his village, feeling like he never belonged there and had nobody to look out for him. [[spoiler:This even applies after you learn that Lu's a Nix, as he is the back sheep among ''them'']].
89* AlwaysSaveTheGirl: It's revealed to be his motivation [[spoiler:on his good route, as he is worried about Kikka]].
90* {{Cloudcuckoolander}}: Lu definitely shows shades of this, willing to take a walk right near the shore to watch the Nixi, climbing on trees, and speaking in a confusing manner, causing suspicion from others. Justified, as he is [[spoiler:not human]].
91* TheBabyOfTheBunch: Lampshaded in one of the possible events on the island, where it's revealed that he's 22, while Kikka is 26 and Bemelle is 28.
92* CrouchingMoronHiddenBadass: He appears meek and fragile, even noting it himself, but it doesn't stop him from [[spoiler:attempting to save the Guide when he is surrounded by the Nixi]]. Then you also realize what the guy has been through [[spoiler:as a Nix, daring to stand against the Nixi law. There's also the fact that he is, in fact, a very gifted shape-shifter, though his character and attitude might not seem like it]].
93* DarkAndTroubledPast: He has this vibe even when you first meet him, but then you slowly start learning about his backstory as a [[spoiler:former criminal]].
94** Then you learn [[spoiler:that he is, in fact, a Nix]].
95* DrivenToSuicide: The Guide suggests it's the case when [[spoiler:the group finds his scarf near the shore]] or [[spoiler:when he drowns on his romance route]], although, in fact, it could also be [[spoiler:the Nixi executing him for talking to humans]].
96* TheEeyore: Says a lot of things that are either self-deprecating or depressing.
97* HealingFactor: On his romance route, [[spoiler:Lu is seriously injured]].
98* HisOwnWorstEnemy: Admits to hating himself. Lampshaded by the Guide, [[spoiler:who claims that Lu's perception of himself is very cynical and it made things complicated despite the guy's talent at magic. He also says that Lu is the only one to believe he is not good enough]].
99* IJustWantToHaveFriends: Lu wanted to feel like he was needed back at his village, trying to do anything he can to help and find someone who would care.
100* NonMaliciousMonster: [[spoiler:On his romance path we learn that Lu is actually a Nix disguised as a human.]]
101* TheQuietOne: He definitely is, preferring to keep silent.
102* SelfDeprecation: Is really prone to this.
103-->'''Lu:''' Oh, right! I can't even show gratitude correctly. Of course.
104* SmugSmiler: One of his sprites shows him smiling not a genuine, but a rather sarcastic way, making Lu's character particularly hard to read.
105* TearfulSmile: Gives Kikka one if you choose to talk to him while on the island.
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