Hello all! In preparation for another bounty, I am writing about a setting. This setting has been in my mind for all my OCs already, and why I don't make images of them in modern settings.
That's because they live in Warring States, with a Twist
Here is a summary of it and the characters so far:
A sprawling fantasy world inspired by the Warring States period (roughly 475–221 BCE), where warfare, diplomacy, espionage, and philosophy collide with monsters, spirits, and the supernatural.
The land is dominated by seven major human kingdoms, each vying to unify the continent. Armies grow larger, chariots give way to infantry and crossbows, and political assassins stalk the courts. Every kingdom is a pressure cooker of intrigue: scheming ministers, wandering scholars, disgraced generals, spiritual mediums, and mercenary bands who sell their strength to the highest bidder.
Non-human peoples exist at the edges:
Tieflings from volcanic islands east of the Central States.
Elves, dwarves, and dragonborn atop mountains and cloud-sea temples.
Goliaths in the northern highlands.
Orcs in the Arctic; half-orcs along the Siberian steppe.
Halflings & kenku in western deserts.
Lizardfolk along southern coasts.
Aasimar in the ancient capital of Chu.
Half-serpent folk in wetlands and marshes.
Magic exists but is subtle: divine power flows from ancestors, spirits, or celestial events; arcane power comes from talismans, scripts, and pacts. Martial and spiritual training can produce supernatural effects, and monsters roam mountains, rivers, and ruins.
The world blends myth, politics, and brutal war, where a wandering hero can tip the scales—or be crushed beneath them.
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TIANTIAN — The Branded Scribe
Personality:
Moody and precise, often frustrated by incompetence or injustice. Holds grudges silently, but is loyal to her own code. Prefers facts and structure over chaos.
Backstory:
Once a court scribe for the Duke of Zhao, she was scapegoated for corruption, branded on the forehead, and exiled. Now she travels, taking odd jobs—sometimes morally grey—while hoping to vindicate herself.
Visuals:
Black hair in a ponytail, tied with a yellow ribbon
Thick eyebrows, blunt bangs, narrowed eyes, frown
Simple white scholar robes, worn and frayed
Red thread on wrist, forehead brand visible
MOHA — The Shipwrecked Islander Tiefling
Personality:
Cheerful, bold, curious, and occasionally reckless. Embarrassed by unfamiliar customs but fearless in new experiences.
Backstory:
Shipwrecked on the coast of Yue, she learned to survive among humans. She now travels freely, driven by curiosity and a desire to see the world.
Visuals:
Red skin, black windswept hair, blue eyes, sharktooth necklace
Black horns, ceremonial body paint
Sleeveless wrap top and reed skirt
Tail expressive, lively
FENG — The Daredevil Human Scout
Personality:
Cheerful, boastful, thrill-seeker. Loves challenges and showing off. Sometimes overestimates her own abilities, but never backs down from a dare.
Backstory:
Raised in a mountain village, she trained in climbing, tracking, and survival. Now traveling south, she seeks adventure and stories to brag about, testing her limits at every turn.
Visuals:
Tanned skin, brown hair, brown eyes, freckles
Small wings sprouting from shoulder blades (functional but modest)
Red coat over white inner shirt, black pants
Adventurer’s boots, light belt for gear
WUNIE — The Caravan Kenku
Personality:
Blank, food-driven, and instinct-led. Speaks rarely, mostly through mimicry, and shows little emotion beyond hunger or irritation. Humor, when it appears, is accidental and unsettling.
Backstory:
Born along desert trade routes near the mountains, she survived by trailing caravans, scavenging breakdowns, and preying on the weak. Her kenku kin migrate between oases and passes, living off halflings rather than agriculture.
Visuals:
Black feathers, dark heat-worn skin
Large solid white eyes, unblinking
Beak and talons, slight agile build
Usually nude or wearing a simple hooded cloak