Envy
Aromantic --- -- Genderless
This sick little weasel desperately wants to live an ordinary, pain-free life but thanks to the toxic gem on their tongue, it lives in a state of barely-controlled poisoning. They're repelled by the thought of others taking for granted what they have to struggle with every day, but in their desperation they find it impossible not to watch as others eat, drink and live in ways that they can only fantasize about. These things combined have lead to a snarky, sarcastic, and short-tempered little creature who distances themselves from others out of jealousy, but doesn't have the heart to be entirely alone. The constant juxtoposition of revulsion and need has lead to this creature becoming the living embodiment of their name; they are Envy.
Currently sensorial linked to Dezba due to the valentines' event.
Aaliyah is their adopted mother.
Muse: 10/10


Kielo
Pansexual --- -- Genderless
Kielo is the child of Kin-Kin and Chou, and they express themselves as such. Bursting with pride for its much-loved friends and family and love for the world around it, not even blindness can stop Kielo in their quest to make friends with everyone in the caves. At the moment, Kielo will need a lot of guidance when it comes to navigating the caves but in time, when Kielo grows into their feathers, they'll use their long tail to sense their surroundings and feel soft vibrations in the air. Their heart will also swell, adulthood bringing with it an almost-embarrassing attraction to nearly every friend they make.
Kielo is currently sensorial linked to and in love with Winter.
Muse: 8/10


Kin-Kin
bisexual -- -- Female
Kin-Kin could well be the most egotistical creature in all the caves. She can be somewhat of a bully, taking pleasure in seeing the annoyance of others mounting. However, she also enjoys being a role model for younger gembounds, taking pleasure in being admired and using that, in her own way, to help out some of the young ones in the cave.
She recently crafted herself a sword from crystal and reached master magic level, which has put her ego at an all-time high. She'd never say no to the opportunity to show off her sword, and ego matchs with this she-wolf always end in hilarity. However, I'm looking looking for a few more permanent additions to her life, having spent all her days relying on being at the right place at the right time. Whether that be rivals, friends, or even *shock horror* a lover of some sort!?
May be joining a circus-themed group with Gypsy.
Currently sensorial linked to Imperia.
Muse: 9/10.


Gabriel
Asexual -- Aromantic -- -- Genderless (it pronouns)
Gabriel seems to be endlessly optimistic, its strengths lying in logic rather than emotion. And so, it will not be the most reliable source of comfort when in dark times, brushing off disaster and heart-wrenching events in the world around it as if they mean nothing. Death, especially, it sees only as an opportunity to become stronger. Although its views may be abstract, it is not inherently evil. It sees itself as looking beyond the needs of the individuals and out for the caves as a whole. It's always is looking to put gembounds in debt make some new friends by helping people out! It's already a little bit magic savvy, but is always out to know more and especially, it's dying to learn all the ins and outs of the cave!
Gabriel is currently acting as a host to Valeria.
Muse: 4/10


Equinox
bisexual -- -- Genderless (Female pronouns)
Equinox is quite a shy creature who is slowly but surely coming out of her shell. she's very self-conscious of her appearance and her slime because of its destructive properties, and at times she's even terrified of herself. However, be nice to her even a little bit, and you'll have a friend for life... once she's convinced herself that she can handle it, of course. she can be so desperate for acceptance that she's easy to lead on and manipulate.
Towards young creatures I imagine she could become very caring and motherly, helping them find their way in the caves or simply taking them under her wing. Although she hasn't yet been in a battle, she would likely lay down her life for those she cares about. I may or may not begin to develop her as an introverted scholar type, who draws out her findings onto rocks using her slime as ink. However, I'd need someone to get her interested in the history of the cave and things that have happened in the past.
Muse: 5/10

*throws Peggy at someone*

Eventually once she has higher spells, I want her to lose a leg and make herself a pegleg with plant magic, so she can be Penny Pegleg.

So a rivalry would be cool :D

I could probably offer Envy as a potential rival! they're small, but they pack one hell of a punch with their magic! though, right now at least, they're not dangerous, and can be quite cowardly when they're in any real danger, so I don't know if it'd be possible for them to be the one to sever her leg. Buuut, if they do become rivals and Peggy taunts them into a fight (probably fairly easy to do since they're a hothead) who knows? They learn magic alarmingly fast so they might end up learning a spell capable of it.

@Peggy

coughs i will probably forever ship kin-kin and imperia lmao

at this point what even are they

Sounds good! Want me to start a thread?

Even if they don't sever her leg, rivalries are still fun :3

same omg
friendly rivals I guess? xD
@Imperia

And @Peggy sure! we can see where it goes! :D

friendly rivals that sounds good cx

@Imperia we should totally have Aaliyah and envy meet up again when they get to 4 cycles of age

yessss totally