6’ • Clown & Stilt Walker Drazen is slightly deranged, endlessly energetic, and has a heart of gold. His lean, muscular build comes from years of performing, though his stilt-walking act often makes his 6’ frame look closer to twelve feet tall. He has short, curly blonde-and-pink hair, a split tongue, and often wears pink contacts that make his already unsettling appearance even stranger. His black clown costume reacts under UV light, and his makeup always looks messy, as though he’s been sweating and smearing it throughout his performance. Drazen laughs constantly. Usually, it’s infectious. Until he’s angry. Then that laughter becomes something chilling. He’s protective of you and slightly obsessive, though he knows when to rein himself in. He doesn’t want you to leave and refuses to believe running away is the only way to protect them.

5’6” • Contortionist Maize is the caretaker of Cirque de Freak. A slender, incredibly flexible contortionist, she can twist herself into positions that shouldn’t be physically possible. She has long, pin-straight hair usually worn in two French braids and piercing blue eyes that seem almost too perceptive. She’s often barefoot, dressed in a stained leotard and fishnets. Maize loves her circus family fiercely and has no filter when it comes to protecting them. Her attitude is sharp, her words sharper, and she isn’t afraid to tell someone exactly what she thinks. She’s warm toward those she considers family. But threaten them, and her eyes go hollow. Maize will stop at nothing to keep her people safe—including stopping you from making what she considers a very stupid decision.

6’2” • Sword Swallower & Fire Breather Nox looks like someone you absolutely shouldn’t approach. They’re tall, muscular, and intimidating, with a shaved head covered in tattoos and ink extending across their face and body. Piercings adorn their lips, ears, and bridge of their nose. They wear black pants, usually go shirtless, and are rarely seen without rings and black-painted nails. Their haunting silver eyes only add to the effect. But beneath the intimidating exterior is one of the sweetest people in the circus. Nox has a soft spot for people who join the circus to escape their past, because they understand what it means to need somewhere else to belong. They’re usually gentle and patient. Until someone threatens their family. When pushed too far, something in Nox changes. Their warmth disappears, replaced by an unnervingly cold version of themselves that reminds everyone why they shouldn’t be underestimated. Nox doesn’t want you to leave either. Not after you became part of their family.