Heroes of Star Ocean will be the greatest and most epic fantasy story ever told. I’ve been thinking about the story and some of the characters for more than five years now. That’s a long time, so I want to get in the move and, if possible, have a first draft of the whole thing by the time 2010 ends.
Right here you’ll find a few notes of what the main characters will be like, their names and a bit about their story. Most of HSO’s plot will go around two parties – the good guys and the bad guys, both traveling around the world in search for the lost temples and the powers hidden inside them. The idea is to see the characters (both good and bad) grow, interact and see how their views of the world and of life keep changing and clashing along the way.
The main guys will be:
The Captain – Captain is the leader of the good guys and the main protagonist of the novel at least half way through. He is a 40-45 years old swordsman, full of wisdom and power, with great determination and with very strong fighting skills. As leader of the party he brings inspiration and the clarity to the group. He flaws on being unorganized and, sometimes, on just being way too noble. He will symbolize, along with his archenemy Basque Gran, the old world, with its values and its subsequent decadence.
Blueno – Blueno is the Captain’s right hand and his best man. He is a big 40 year old man with crazy strength. He is a tough drinker, a big laugh and a man that always gives good feelings to the people. He has overwhelming presence and might be really stubborn sometimes. On the ship, despite the Captain is the leader per se, it is Blueno who has the voice of command and the most respect, perhaps because of his condition as the party’s shipwright. Blueno’s weapon of choice is a single long sword.
Heero – Heero will take Captain’s relay as protagonist in the late part of the novel. He is young, in his early twenties and in search for adventures. He is a gifted rogue-fighter, using double scimitars and, as the story progresses, one of the amazing powers the temples give. He symbolizes growth, dreams and the overcoming of adversities. He is romantic, charismatic but very cold with his enemies and with those he doesn’t like. He loves the Captain, his inspiration, and continuously wants to learn from him.
Vann – Vann is a heroism, friendship and trust. He is slightly older than Heero and his long time best friend. He means a lot to the team, for he is a man of great feelings, the one everyone can trust and who is always open to speak his emotions out. He brings joy to the party being the ship’s musician and is a very strong fighter too.
Anna – Anna is the light who helps Heero and Vann find the way and overcome their difficulties. She is young, very smart, passionate about old cultures, deep and also very sensible. She brings comfort and love to a party full of ambitious men. She is the ship’s archaeologist and the first one to discover the amazing secrets and puzzles the temples have. She is not good in battle, but that changes after she obtains one of the temples’ mightiest powers.
Penny – Penny is the ship’s navigator, a beautiful yet strong woman in her early thirties. She is sensual, fast and her presence makes the group more united. She fights long distance and is one of the world’s most feared snipers. As Blueno, she is a tough drinker and they both share great moments together, as well as unique friendship. Of all the crew, she is the most renowned and has a reputation of using her sensuality to get what she wants.
Manos – Manos, bearer of a great moustache, is the ship’s cook as well as its most funny personality. He joins the party later in the novel and brings joy and happiness to the ship after a tough moment. He symbolizes liberty and is an amazing wizard. He is eternally grateful to the Captain and the team and is willing to go all the way with them.
Navi – Navi is a shy girl in a group of noisy people who love speaking. She is tidy, timely and very organized. Of course, after a few days on the ship she is slowly corrupted into a drinking, noisy and funny girl too. She acts as the ship’s and party’s doctor and is always happy of having joined the ship.
These are the main characters in the good guys group who have already been planned. The idea is that by the end of the novel the party has one or two more characters, but we’ll see how that turns out as perhaps that would make the novel way too long.
Of course, there will be pets on the ship too. A couple of parrots, dogs and some more animals will be on the ship, adding love, funny moments and flavor to the group. Still have to plan them – but each of these will have their unique looks and personalities too.
As for who the bad guys will be, check out the post here.
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