Solaria: Dawn of Heroes
Character Design
About Solaria
Solaria is a real-time action Diablo-like RPG with unique multi-hero-based combat. You start with several heroes and switch back and forth between them, one at a time.My Involvement
I wrote the lore for the game's world, which includes its history, geography, factions, and species. Once the high concept was approved, I wrote and planned the storyline campaign. Next, I wrote descriptions and backstories for characters, bosses, and NPCs. Finally, I collaborated with concept artists to bring characters to life.
Character 1 - Leo
Main Playable Character
Basic Info
Sex: Male
Age: 35
Origin: Kingdom of Sol
Weapon: Sword
Game Mechanic Traits: Melee, Moderate Speed, Moderate HP
Overview (as shown in the game)
Leo is a devoted Hero of the League of Heroes. His unwavering commitment to safeguarding the lands from evil makes it so the other members of the League of Heroes hold him in high esteem. Leo's bravery, righteousness, and valor make him a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield. Leo is committed to keeping Solaria safe by eradicating any evil forces threatening it.
Sex: Male
Age: 35
Origin: Kingdom of Sol
Weapon: Sword
Game Mechanic Traits: Melee, Moderate Speed, Moderate HP
Overview (as shown in the game)
Leo is a devoted Hero of the League of Heroes. His unwavering commitment to safeguarding the lands from evil makes it so the other members of the League of Heroes hold him in high esteem. Leo's bravery, righteousness, and valor make him a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield. Leo is committed to keeping Solaria safe by eradicating any evil forces threatening it.
Personality Traits
Righteous, Altruistic, Caring, Straightforward
Temperament
Balanced, Controlled, Reliable
Strengths
Courage, Altruism, Honesty
Weaknesses
Righteous impulsiveness, Tunnel vision
Backstory
When Leo was a young Solarian guard captain, he fell in love with a mysterious and beautiful girl named Lyra. Lyra was kind and gentle, and they spent much time together. They dated for several weeks, their bond growing stronger each day. Lyra has always tried to convince him to spend time outside the city walls, but Leo couldn’t do it because of his duties.
One day, he finally took a day off and left the city with her. Once they got far from the city walls, Lyra suddenly opened a portal to the void realm and tried to push Leo into it. Leo dodged the attack and saw her true nature; she was a succubus, a demon that feeds on the life force of humans. Lyra revealed that she had been using Leo all along - her goal was to draw him out of the city, away from the Symbol of Hope that weakens her powers, where she could drain him of his energy and devour his soul. Leo was horrified. He couldn't believe that the girl he loved was capable of such cruelty. When Lyra tried to pull him into the void realm portal again, he swung his two-handed sword, ending her life.
After Lyra's death, Leo was consumed by guilt and despair. His story with the succubus had become popular, and not in a good sense. For falling so easily into such trickery, the city guard could no longer keep Leo as the city guard's captain. But then, another opportunity revealed itself. A recruiter from the League of Heroes approached Leo and offered him a new purpose - to protect Solaria from evils like Lyra and ensure that no one would fall into the same trap. Under the tutelage of the League's masters, Leo learned the art of war and honed his combat skills. His experience as a guard captain and his leadership skills led other heroes to rely on his guidance in battle.
Fears
Fear of being exploited, Hard to trust new allies
Team Dynamics
Over-protective of those he cares about
Never lets down his guard, even when others are relaxed
Personal Life
Leo's traumatic past has left him deeply scarred, physically and emotionally. He avoids forming close relationships or pursuing romantic interests, fearing they may distract him from his mission or lead to further pain and heartbreak.
Habits
Hums a song he used to hear a few times when he was a kid. He doesn’t recall where he heard it from.
Practices swordsmanship and physical training to hone his combat skills.
Hobbies
Reading (military strategy, history, philosophy)
Leo’s greatest aspiration is writing, but he is too shy to show it to anyone
Education
Leo hails from the lesser nobility - his father was a soldier in the King’s army. Leo had good teachers who taught him literacy, sword fighting, geography, and the dogmas of the Church of Sol.
Speech/Vocabulary
Leo was raised on the ideals of knighthood and chivalry. He speaks politely and expresses himself clearly and cohesively, like a commander who briefs his soldiers or a knight who stands before the king.
Accent
Leo speaks in “proper” English, probably British. But rather London British. It should be easily understandable by non-English speakers.
Sample Dialogue Lines
- “If you do the deed, prepare to pay the price!“
- “Defend the weak, stand against the darkness.“
- “Stay vigilant. The shadows are always watching.“
- “Be prepared for anything, even unlikely allies.“
- “Never lose sight of our goal.“
Righteous, Altruistic, Caring, Straightforward
Temperament
Balanced, Controlled, Reliable
Strengths
Courage, Altruism, Honesty
Weaknesses
Righteous impulsiveness, Tunnel vision
Backstory
When Leo was a young Solarian guard captain, he fell in love with a mysterious and beautiful girl named Lyra. Lyra was kind and gentle, and they spent much time together. They dated for several weeks, their bond growing stronger each day. Lyra has always tried to convince him to spend time outside the city walls, but Leo couldn’t do it because of his duties.
One day, he finally took a day off and left the city with her. Once they got far from the city walls, Lyra suddenly opened a portal to the void realm and tried to push Leo into it. Leo dodged the attack and saw her true nature; she was a succubus, a demon that feeds on the life force of humans. Lyra revealed that she had been using Leo all along - her goal was to draw him out of the city, away from the Symbol of Hope that weakens her powers, where she could drain him of his energy and devour his soul. Leo was horrified. He couldn't believe that the girl he loved was capable of such cruelty. When Lyra tried to pull him into the void realm portal again, he swung his two-handed sword, ending her life.
After Lyra's death, Leo was consumed by guilt and despair. His story with the succubus had become popular, and not in a good sense. For falling so easily into such trickery, the city guard could no longer keep Leo as the city guard's captain. But then, another opportunity revealed itself. A recruiter from the League of Heroes approached Leo and offered him a new purpose - to protect Solaria from evils like Lyra and ensure that no one would fall into the same trap. Under the tutelage of the League's masters, Leo learned the art of war and honed his combat skills. His experience as a guard captain and his leadership skills led other heroes to rely on his guidance in battle.
Fears
Fear of being exploited, Hard to trust new allies
Team Dynamics
Over-protective of those he cares about
Never lets down his guard, even when others are relaxed
Personal Life
Leo's traumatic past has left him deeply scarred, physically and emotionally. He avoids forming close relationships or pursuing romantic interests, fearing they may distract him from his mission or lead to further pain and heartbreak.
Habits
Hums a song he used to hear a few times when he was a kid. He doesn’t recall where he heard it from.
Practices swordsmanship and physical training to hone his combat skills.
Hobbies
Reading (military strategy, history, philosophy)
Leo’s greatest aspiration is writing, but he is too shy to show it to anyone
Education
Leo hails from the lesser nobility - his father was a soldier in the King’s army. Leo had good teachers who taught him literacy, sword fighting, geography, and the dogmas of the Church of Sol.
Speech/Vocabulary
Leo was raised on the ideals of knighthood and chivalry. He speaks politely and expresses himself clearly and cohesively, like a commander who briefs his soldiers or a knight who stands before the king.
Accent
Leo speaks in “proper” English, probably British. But rather London British. It should be easily understandable by non-English speakers.
Sample Dialogue Lines
- “If you do the deed, prepare to pay the price!“
- “Defend the weak, stand against the darkness.“
- “Stay vigilant. The shadows are always watching.“
- “Be prepared for anything, even unlikely allies.“
- “Never lose sight of our goal.“
Character 2 - Ember
Second Playable Character
Basic Info
Sex: Female
Age: 25
Origin: Ashen Tribe
Weapon: Staff
Game Mechanic Traits: Ranged, Caster, Low HP, Moderate Speed
Overview (as shown in the game)
Ember hails from the Ashen Tribe, a community of natural fire wielders living near a massive volcano that dominates the landscape. Raised on the tribe's values of protecting the volcano's wildlife, Ember developed incredible powers in controlling fire. As a ranged caster, Ember relies on her quick reflexes and mastery of fire magic to deal devastating blows to her enemies, despite her relatively low HP.
Sex: Female
Age: 25
Origin: Ashen Tribe
Weapon: Staff
Game Mechanic Traits: Ranged, Caster, Low HP, Moderate Speed
Overview (as shown in the game)
Ember hails from the Ashen Tribe, a community of natural fire wielders living near a massive volcano that dominates the landscape. Raised on the tribe's values of protecting the volcano's wildlife, Ember developed incredible powers in controlling fire. As a ranged caster, Ember relies on her quick reflexes and mastery of fire magic to deal devastating blows to her enemies, despite her relatively low HP.
Personality Traits
Sarcastic, Good-hearted, Outgoing, Tomboy, Curious
Temperament
Easygoing, Responsive, Restless, Impulsive.
Strengths
Compassionate, Good at improvisation, Adaptive
Weaknesses
Impulsive, Short temper, Tendency to overreact.
Backstory
Ember was born into the Ashen tribe, a tribe of natural fire wielders who lived next to Mount Inferno. She grew up learning the art of fire-wielding and became really good at it. Ember spent much of her spare time enjoying the company of the unique wildlife that lived near the volcano.
As time passed, the volcano cooled down, and the tribe started feeling their powers diminishing. A charismatic and powerful man named Kael offered a solution - to drain the volcano's power into a single artifact. Unlike the volcano, the artifact would not cool over time. The tribe accepted his solution and made him their new leader. Ember spoke out against it - draining the volcano's power would gradually kill all its wildlife - but nobody listened to her. After stalking Kael, Ember learned his true motives - he intended to drain the volcano's power and take control of the artifact. When Ember accused Kael of lying to the tribe, she was branded as a traitor and exiled.
Ember wandered the lands, looking for allies to help her take on Kael. Traveling across the land, she came across the League of Heroes, dedicated to fighting evil across Solaria. Ember persuaded two heroes to travel to Mount Inferno and take on Kael, but Kael proved to be extremely powerful - he killed one of the heroes and wounded Ember, forcing them to retreat. The League was devastated by losing their hero but couldn’t miss Ember’s remarkable fire-wielding skills. They offered Ember to join the League - this would help Ember become stronger and one day beat Kael. Ember agreed, passed all the League’s grueling trials, and eventually joined it as a new hero.
Fears
Failing to save her people and the volcano’s wildlife.
Team Dynamics
Ember hates planning and prefers to improvise. It puts her at odds with other team members, who think she is reckless.
Whenever someone brings up her tribe in a conversation, Ember becomes impulsive.
Habits
Demonstrating her fire skills - showcasing a small flame on her palm or firing a fire breath into the air. Sometimes, she accidentally burns a haystack and sets a roof on fire. Farmers often complain about her reckless behavior.
Hobbies
Performing and conducting pyromancy shows at a local tavern
Education
As someone who grew up in a tribe, Ember is illiterate. But she has a good memory. She might struggle with reading the map, but she remembers the places she has been to without needing one.
Speech/Vocabulary
Ember has a simple manner of speech with down-to-earth conversations, even when speaking to people with a title (lord, king, etc.). She often “doesn’t fit in” in Solaria's culturally developed high society. But she doesn’t care about it.
Sample Dialogue Lines
- “Let's give them a warm welcome, shall we?“
- “These locals are so mean! They won't let me near their haystacks!“
- “I'm only warming up!“
- “If you ever feel stupid, once the locals tried to burn me at the stake.“
- “Hey, look! That roof is on fire! Should we let it burn?“
Sarcastic, Good-hearted, Outgoing, Tomboy, Curious
Temperament
Easygoing, Responsive, Restless, Impulsive.
Strengths
Compassionate, Good at improvisation, Adaptive
Weaknesses
Impulsive, Short temper, Tendency to overreact.
Backstory
Ember was born into the Ashen tribe, a tribe of natural fire wielders who lived next to Mount Inferno. She grew up learning the art of fire-wielding and became really good at it. Ember spent much of her spare time enjoying the company of the unique wildlife that lived near the volcano.
As time passed, the volcano cooled down, and the tribe started feeling their powers diminishing. A charismatic and powerful man named Kael offered a solution - to drain the volcano's power into a single artifact. Unlike the volcano, the artifact would not cool over time. The tribe accepted his solution and made him their new leader. Ember spoke out against it - draining the volcano's power would gradually kill all its wildlife - but nobody listened to her. After stalking Kael, Ember learned his true motives - he intended to drain the volcano's power and take control of the artifact. When Ember accused Kael of lying to the tribe, she was branded as a traitor and exiled.
Ember wandered the lands, looking for allies to help her take on Kael. Traveling across the land, she came across the League of Heroes, dedicated to fighting evil across Solaria. Ember persuaded two heroes to travel to Mount Inferno and take on Kael, but Kael proved to be extremely powerful - he killed one of the heroes and wounded Ember, forcing them to retreat. The League was devastated by losing their hero but couldn’t miss Ember’s remarkable fire-wielding skills. They offered Ember to join the League - this would help Ember become stronger and one day beat Kael. Ember agreed, passed all the League’s grueling trials, and eventually joined it as a new hero.
Fears
Failing to save her people and the volcano’s wildlife.
Team Dynamics
Ember hates planning and prefers to improvise. It puts her at odds with other team members, who think she is reckless.
Whenever someone brings up her tribe in a conversation, Ember becomes impulsive.
Habits
Demonstrating her fire skills - showcasing a small flame on her palm or firing a fire breath into the air. Sometimes, she accidentally burns a haystack and sets a roof on fire. Farmers often complain about her reckless behavior.
Hobbies
Performing and conducting pyromancy shows at a local tavern
Education
As someone who grew up in a tribe, Ember is illiterate. But she has a good memory. She might struggle with reading the map, but she remembers the places she has been to without needing one.
Speech/Vocabulary
Ember has a simple manner of speech with down-to-earth conversations, even when speaking to people with a title (lord, king, etc.). She often “doesn’t fit in” in Solaria's culturally developed high society. But she doesn’t care about it.
Sample Dialogue Lines
- “Let's give them a warm welcome, shall we?“
- “These locals are so mean! They won't let me near their haystacks!“
- “I'm only warming up!“
- “If you ever feel stupid, once the locals tried to burn me at the stake.“
- “Hey, look! That roof is on fire! Should we let it burn?“
