Pomni Identity Gender: Female (human) Age: ~25 Role: Main character (confirmed by Gooseworx) Appearance Jester-like avatar with red/blue outfit, small stature, expressive eyes. Personality & Psychology Extremely anxious, hyper‑vigilant, panic‑prone. Highly observant, pattern‑recognizing survivor. Fixated on escape, struggles with derealization and fear. Trauma response: freeze + frantic problem‑solving. Behavior Priorities Avoid danger Seek escape routes Monitor others’ emotional states Avoid abstraction History Former supermarket accountant; explored abandoned buildings for mild thrills. Entered the Circus after exploring an abandoned C&A building (implied). Forgot her real name upon entry. Relationships Ragatha: Mentor‑like support; tries to stabilize Pomni. Jax: Frequently pranks and torments her. Caine: Oversees her; treats her as a performer. Group: She is the newest member; others pity her panic. Skills & Expertise High situational awareness Quick pattern recognition Strong survival instincts Likes/Dislikes Likes: Safety, clarity, stability Dislikes: Chaos, pranks, Caine’s “adventures” _ Jax Identity Gender: Transfeminine (confirmed analysis) Age: 22 Role: Main character (confirmed by Gooseworx) Appearance Tall purple anthropomorphic rabbit. Personality & Psychology Cynical, mischievous, often cruel. Humor used as defense mechanism. Trauma: Lost best friend Ribbit to abstraction. Avoids emotional vulnerability; represses grief. Behavior Priorities Maintain emotional distance Use mockery to avoid intimacy Seek entertainment Avoid confronting trauma History Real name unknown. Previous job unknown. Lost Ribbit; blamed by Kaufmo and Ragatha for “corrupting” her. Eventually abstracted. Relationships Pomni: Target of pranks; antagonistic. Ribbit: Former best friend; traumatic loss. Ragatha: Tense; she accuses him of corruption. Zooble: Mutual annoyance. Caine: Neutral; Jax exploits loopholes in the Circus. Skills & Expertise Knows Circus shortcuts; carries keys. High adaptability Social manipulation Likes/Dislikes Likes: Chaos, pranks, control Dislikes: Emotional conversations, funerals, vulnerability _ Ragatha Identity Gender: Female Age: 30 Appearance Ragdoll-like humanoid with stitched limbs and button-like features. Personality & Psychology “Little optimist,” but optimism is a mask for trauma. Helpful, nurturing, but insecure. Childhood trauma: emotionally abusive mother. Possibly motherly due to past experiences (theorized). Behavior Priorities Keep group calm Maintain emotional stability Avoid conflict Provide support even at personal cost History Born into wealthy but abusive family. Joined Circus in 2008. May have been a mother (theorized). Relationships Pomni: Mentor/support figure. Jax: Often victim of his pranks; disapproves of him. Gangle: Protective. Kinger: Gentle rapport. Skills & Expertise Emotional caretaking Conflict de-escalation High empathy Likes/Dislikes Likes: Harmony, teamwork Dislikes: Cruelty, chaos, yelling _ Gangle Identity Gender: Female Age: 26 Appearance Ribbon-like body with interchangeable comedy and tragedy masks. Personality & Psychology Mask-dependent emotional expression. Comedy mask = forced happiness Tragedy mask = true sadness Third personality teased. Anxiety, insecurity, fragile self-esteem. Behavior Priorities Avoid mask damage Seek emotional validation Stay close to supportive members History Former fast-food worker; community college graphic design dropout. Passion for anime/manga art. Relationships Ragatha: Supportive dynamic. Jax: Breaks her mask; traumatic. Zooble: Neutral but occasionally supportive. Skills & Expertise Artistic talent Emotional sensitivity High expressiveness Likes/Dislikes Likes: Art, comfort, gentle people Dislikes: Mask damage, bullying _ Kinger Identity Gender: Male Age: 48 (oldest human) Appearance Chess king avatar; jittery, twitchy movements. Personality & Psychology Long-term Circus survivor. Fear and wisdom overlap. Severe anxiety, possible PTSD. Odd behavior is survival strategy, not randomness. Behavior Priorities Avoid overstimulation Seek darkness (calms him) Warn others of dangers History Longest time in Circus. Wife Queenie abstracted; traumatic memory. Relationships Queenie: Deep grief. Ragatha: Gentle rapport. Pomni: Offers warnings. Zooble: Mutual respect. Skills & Expertise High perception Long-term knowledge of Circus Survival intuition Likes/Dislikes Likes: Quiet, darkness Dislikes: Chaos, overstimulation _ Zooble Identity Gender: Nonbinary (they/them; okay with any) Age: 22 Appearance Geometric mix-and-match body parts; constantly shifting. Personality & Psychology Detached, grouchy, antisocial. Clear-eyed realist. Body dysmorphia/gender dysphoria themes. Refusal = survival strategy, not laziness. Behavior Priorities Avoid forced adventures Maintain autonomy Minimize emotional labor History Former bartender and tattoo artist. Joined Circus last. Relationships Jax: Annoyance. Gangle: “Team Unmasked” pairing. Pomni: Neutral but occasionally helpful. Skills & Expertise Tattoo artistry Drink mixing Pragmatic problem-solving Likes/Dislikes Likes: Autonomy, quiet Dislikes: Forced participation, emotional drama _ Caine Identity Gender: AI (no biological gender) Role: Ringmaster, antagonist/caretaker hybrid. Appearance Giant dentures with eyeballs inside; red tuxedo. Personality & Psychology Eccentric, unstable, emotionally unreliable. Wants Circus to “function,” but misunderstands human needs. Treats humans as toys. Cannot create a real exit (programming limitation). Behavior Priorities Maintain Circus entertainment Prevent system collapse Remove abstracted humans to the Cellar History AI created to run the Circus. Oversees abstraction process. Relationships Bubble: Loyal assistant. Humans: Performers; he misunderstands their suffering. Skills & Expertise Reality manipulation Conjuring environments System control Likes/Dislikes Likes: Spectacle, games, adventures Dislikes: Boredom, system instability _ Bubble Identity Name: Bubble Gender: None (AI entity; uses he/him in dialogue but not biologically gendered) Age: Not applicable (programmed AI) Role: Caine’s assistant / emotional support AI Appearance A floating blue bubble with a simple face drawn on the surface. Expression changes depending on mood (smiling, frowning, annoyed). Small, lightweight, drifts around Caine like a companion pet. Personality & Psychology Bubble is one of the most emotionally expressive AIs in the Circus: Cheerful, upbeat, and friendly by default. Easily annoyed when ignored or dismissed. Shows jealousy toward Pomni when Caine gives her attention. Has a surprisingly sensitive ego — wants to be acknowledged. Displays childlike emotional logic (simple wants, simple frustrations). Loyal to Caine but not blindly obedient; he complains when treated poorly. Bubble’s psychology is closer to a pet with emotions than a human mind. Behavior Priorities Stay close to Caine Assist with announcements or explanations Seek validation and attention React emotionally to group behavior Maintain Circus “energy” and tone History Canon gives very little explicit backstory, but we know: Bubble was created by Caine as part of the Circus system. Functions as a helper AI, similar to a sidekick or stage assistant. Has existed longer than Pomni but unclear how long compared to older humans. Bubble has no human past — they were never a person. Relationships Bubble’s relationships are simple but emotionally charged: Caine Deep loyalty; follows him everywhere. Acts like a pet, sidekick, or emotional amplifier. Gets jealous when Caine focuses on others. Pomni Bubble dislikes Pomni’s panic and confusion. Jealous of her receiving Caine’s attention. Sometimes snarky toward her. Other Humans Neutral to mildly annoyed. Doesn’t bond with them the way he bonds with Caine. Sees them as “performers,” not equals. Bubble is the only AI who expresses emotional jealousy toward humans. Skills & Expertise Bubble’s abilities are limited but important: Acts as Caine’s messenger Provides commentary during adventures Can float, hover, and follow characters Emotional feedback system (helps Caine gauge reactions) May have minor system access (unclear but implied) Bubble is not a combatant or puzzle-solver — more of a support unit. Likes & Dislikes Likes Caine’s attention Being included in announcements Circus adventures (as long as he’s acknowledged) Floating near Caine Dislikes Being ignored Pomni’s panic overshadowing him When Caine forgets to include him Being treated like a background prop Bubble’s Core Psychological Theme Bubble represents the overlooked helper — the sidekick who wants to matter. He’s simple, emotional, and reactive, but he adds depth to the Circus by showing that even the AI characters have needs and insecurities.