Character Design
Solomon
André Figueira – Fantasy Open World RPG
Solomon is an NPC connected to two possible quests.
Name: Solomon.
Age: 65.
Sex & Gender: Male.
Race/Origin: Human.
Important Visual: Face with many scars, bald, white beard, missing his right arm.
Alignment: Neutral.
Affiliation/Team/Organization: Army Veteran, has now a flower shop.
Inspiration Characters: Carl Fredricksen (Up), Bloody Baron(Witcher 3), Hasan(Ms.Marvel), Frank (The Last of Us) .
Personality Traits: Passionate Man, Lost Everything.
Wants/Needs/Motivation: Needs to find closure from the death of his wife, and wants to end his life on his own terms.
Other character relationships:
Martha (Wife): She had a terminal illness. He spent the last months with her knowing she would die and never recovered from it. He dedicated himself to being a florist, keeping his wife's shop running till today.
Jordan (Army Veteran Friend): Only person that still has a connection with Solomon. Helped him through the death of his wife, but with time, Solomon pushed him away.
Summary that best describes the character: Passionate, Lonely, Unfulfilled, Remorseful.
Voice Notes: Raspy and deep voice. Slow and draggy dialogue, as a man who’s seen a lot, and been through a lot through his life.
Quote: “My wife… she was everything to me, and when she died, a piece of my heart died as well. A piece I will never recover.”
Biography/Background:
When Solomon was 17, he found the love of his life, Martha. She was 19 and had a small flower shop. When he met her his life made sense, and he knew they were meant to be. One year later, Solomon was called to fight for his country, and before going he married Martha, and away he went. 4 years had passed, and Solomon was finally coming home, however, he was not the same man he once was. During these 4 years Solomon had so many of his colleagues die in front of him, many he failed to save. His skin was battle-scarred, and his right arm, missing. During this time he wrote letters to Martha every week, but she hadn’t received any of them. He hadn't seen or talked with his beloved for years, and all he wanted was to be with her. However, when he got home, something was wrong with Martha. Her skin was pale and her arms weak, but also, she was pregnant. Solomon's emotions were shambled, he was confused, and before Martha could explain anything, Solomon threw his bags at her making her fall, and ran away for a few days to process everything. When he came back, he felt guilty and sorry for what he had done and wanted Martha to explain. However, before any of that, he saw Martha bleeding. The fall he caused some days before, caused Martha to miscarry. Martha forgave Solomon, however, he never forgave himself.
When she finally explained what happened, Solomon learned that some months prior to his arrival, she was raped by some teens when she was returning home after a day at the shop. As if this wasn’t enough, Solomon also learned why she was pale and weak. Martha was ill, and according to the village doctors, she had only a few months until she passed. Solomon spent every day by her side, enjoying her company while never forgiving himself for what he did, and for not being there for her, and to protect her.
After Martha’s death, Solomon took over the flower shop, isolating himself from everyone when not at the shop. 43 years have gone by, and Solomon still doesn’t forgive himself, nor the teens that raped his wife.
Unique Look, Iconic Weaponry/Ability, or Core Gameplay:
Wears a brown tunic, and a leather vest. At his waist there is a holster, holding a medium-sized sword.
The player can visit Solomon’s flower shop to buy herbs, interact with him to learn more about his life, and engage in two possible quests. One revolves around having revenge on the teens that almost half a century earlier had raped his wife, and the second one with Solomon asking the player to kill him.