Name: Rob

Occupation: Substitute Math Teacher

Rob has an IQ of 220 and he uses it to teach math. This has led to an unfulfilling existence which thrives on television, video games, zero social skills, and chocolate. His insight into the artist Kal’s inner personality is invaluable and irrefutable, as he is the only person alive to have survived his friendship for over a decade. Was deeply involved in the construction of Kaltopia, heading the operation as lead technical advisor while the artist Kal supervised from his recliner by humming loudly and drinking Ovaltine. Rob has serious issues with confidence and control, resulting in awkward conversations and a general aura of unpleasantness that turned him into the outcast he inevitably became. Likes: Comic books, cartoon shows, RPG video games, cookies. Dislikes: New situations, breaks in any pattern, continuity errors, being cool.

Name: Gabe

Occupation: Tech Support Helpline, College Student

Previous military background offers a unique understanding of the artist Kal’s tactical strikes against the human populace. Was married briefly during teenage  years. Currently attends a big ten university in Michigan. Was inducted into the artist Kal’s social circuit through Truman, college roommate and best friend. Repeatedly assisted the artist Kal on matters such as computer repair, grand larceny and kidnapping. Often takes on strong, silent roles in any group dynamic. Likes: Dragonball Z, swords, rifles. Dislikes: Bullshit of any sort.

Name: Truman

Occupation: Drug Dealer, College Student

Once had promising future in nuclear physics until the artist Kal exposed him to the power-enhancing synergy of the wonder drug “marijuana.” Truman chose to apply his mental energies into the botanical cultivating of his own private garden (location unknown), leading to his current passivity. Often provided the artist Kal with free nourishment as a token of appreciation, until the Kaltopian riots during which the city was obliterated. Truman tends to adopt low-profile attitudes, analyzing situations with detached interest. Has two girlfriends. Maintains steady diet of nachos, sex and weed. Likes: Purple Haze, Half-Life 2, Palm Pilots. Dislikes: Loud things, fat girls, Rob.

 

Name: Beth

Occupation:  Designer

Beth was the artist Kal’s girlfriend for more than a year while attending college, even going so far as to live with him in a small apartment where most of their time was spent exclusively with each other. Records on this period have been deleted and stripped from all recent archives. What is known is that Beth broke things off, choosing instead to take a Hollywood offer and trap Kal into selling his comic to the executives. Soon after that, she moved on, giving up on Kal and moving to Paris to pursue her dreams of a fashion career. Is still bitter over how Kal treated her, and continues to harbor deep resentment. Likes: Beds with too many blankets, magazines about clothes, Bing Crosby. Dislikes: Open water, misogynistic attitudes, Kal.
 

Name: Atticus
Occuption: Funny Drunk

Atticus is renowned for his ability to convince anybody to do anything at any time by utilizing his charisma and charm to meet his own personal agenda. Never graduated college, Atticus survives instead by relying on his powers of seduction to propel him through his existence. Has proved largely successful in this regard, especially with the opposite sex. Even the artist Kal is not above his influence; Kal has been subjected to numerous insults and jabs ever since Atticus offered to provide refuge for him after the Kaltopian riots. His capacity for manipulation makes Atticus extremely dangerous, especially since his true motives are known only to himself. Drinks constantly. Likes: Taxi Driver, Flogging Molly, arguing. Dislikes: Bars with loud music, women, learning.
 

Name: Marla Cain

Occupation: World-Mart Employee

After working in Hollywood as a receptionist for the executives, Marla found herself jobless after her office building was bombed by the artist Kal in an attempt to eradicate their legal attacks on his webcomic. She chose to return home and take a temporary position at World-Mart, a retail outlet where she works as the front-end department head. She is now, coincidently, Kal’s immediate supervisor, as the famous artist was forced to adopt a regular job after the Kaltopian riots left him in exile. Marla’s outlook on life is generally cynical and angry, largely because of her checkered history with abusive relationships. Despite her better judgement, she is drawn to the artist Kal’s personality, inspired by his artistic abilities and domineering methods of control. Likes: Slipknot, bondage, body piercings.

Name: T.J.

Occupation: Pool Guy
 

Employed full-time as an installer for swimming pools in the Chicago area, T.J. was introduced to the artist Kal through Atticus, a mutual acquaintance. He is a simple, quiet individual who wants nothing more than to be left alone. T.J. is consistently annoyed by Kal’s regular outbursts of self-glorification and claims to fame, while at the same time admittedly envious of the artist’s ability to produce impressive comic book stories on the internet. While he still finds Kal irritating, T.J. acknowledges a certain level of respect for him. Likes: Comics, action movies, stealing cable. Dislikes: Hip-hop, posers, Kal’s intrusive voice.