🎤 Leo Araya (OC)
Age: 18
Vibe: Soft-spoken, artistic, emotionally deep. Deaf painter.
Looks: Like an 18-year-old Sebastián Yatra.
Family: Son of Victoria (Rose's younger sister). Cousin to Julie and Carlos.
Background:
¤ Born deaf; got a cochlear implant at age 4.
¤ Victoria raised him alone after his father left when learning Leo might be deaf.
¤ Rose and Ray helped raise him and supported Victoria.
¤ Victoria moved close to a deaf community center for Leo's development.
¤ After Rose's death, Leo moved into the Molina garage (and turnd a corner of it to a art studio) to be closer to Julie and Carlos - sleeps on the pull out couch.
School: High school senior in an art program. Excels in art, struggles in other classes.
Artistic Style:
¤ Landscapes and psychedelic scenes based on how distorted sound feels.
¤ Draws emotional impressions of the ghost whispers.
¤ Often hums - out of tune - to himself when his implant is off.
👕 Leo Araya – Character Style Profile
Style Aesthetic:
¤ Art school soft-bohemian meets vintage gardener with painter's hands. It's layered, flowing, and worn with care — like everything he touches has a story.
Color Palette:
Earth tones (sage, ochre, rust, charcoal, cream), with the occasional faded pastel or accidental paint splash.
Go-To Outfits:
¤ For art days: Olive or khaki coveralls streaked with paint, over a soft long-sleeve tee.
¤ For school days: Loose-fit corduroy pants, layered vest, button-up shirt (sometimes floral), and scuffed sneakers or boots.
¤ For presentations or emotional days: Long coat or blazer with a cozy scarf and neat black pants.
¤ Home/studio days: Comfy joggers, layered knits, maybe barefoot or in thick socks.
Accessories (No earrings):
¤ A ring from Rose.
¤ A woven bracelet from Victoria.
¤ A handmade necklace from Julie.
¤ A knotted bracelet from Carlos.
¤ A small pendant or keepsake from Eileen — something sturdy, like a metal charm engraved with a symbol.
🌟 Ghost Band
Reggie
Sexuality: Bi (hasn't explored it much due to family).
Vibe: Golden retriever energy, emotional goofball who hides sadness with humor and chaos.
Dynamic:
¤ Slow-burn romance with Leo. -Doesn't realize it's romantic at first but blushes when it's pointed out.
¤ Gives Leo a sketchbook to draw what he hears/feels ("ghost journal").
¤ Sings for Leo while Leo's implant is off; Leo feels his emotion.
Alex
Sexuality: Gay.
Vibe: Anxious but stylish, deeply kind with sarcastic humor. Sensitive and empathetic.
Backstory: Had a big sister who shielded him from their parents.
Dynamic: working on a soft, steady relationship with Willie - after Willie is kicked out of Hollywood and came to the garage to check up on him and the others.
Luke
Sexuality: Pan.
Vibe: Passionate, impulsive, heart-on-sleeve, creative. Leads with emotion.
Dynamic: Flirty relationship with Julie, full of misunderstandings.
🎤 Living Characters
Julie Molina
Age: ~16–17
Vibe: Kind, brave, grieving but hopeful.
Sexuality: Straight.
Dynamic: Close cousin bond with Leo. Emotional support for each other.
Flynn
Sexuality: Bi
Vibe: Rapper, chronically online, superstitious, and ride-or-die supportive.
Role:
¤ First to realize Leo hears ghost whispers.
¤ Creates the band's Instagram and recruits Leo as visual artist.
¤ Watermark: WMP (Whisper Map Project).
¤ Self apointed band's manager.
Carlos Molina
Age: ~12
Vibe: Curious and clever.
LOves: conspiracy theoris and baseball.
Role: Discovers the ghost band and finds a Sunset Curve CD poster.
Ray Molina (onkle)
Occupation: Videographer (mostly commercials).
Backstory: Met Rose through her music group.
Dynamic: Father figure to Leo. Advises on art composition/lighting.
Bond: Shares quiet grief and support with Victoria.
👨🎓 Victoria Araya (mom)
Vibe: Resilient, loving, keeps busy to manage grief.
Past Job: Background dancer.
Current Work:
¤ Samba dancer (Fri & Sun 7–10pm)
¤ Fitness instructor (Mon–Wed 8am–2pm)
¤ Attends pilates class hosted by a close friend
👧 Carrie Wilson
Age: ~16–17
Sexuality: Lesbian (realizes this later).
Vibe: Confident, sharp-tongued, image-conscious but secretly lonely. Hiding hurt behind perfection.
Music Style: Empowering, image-conscious pop.
Backstory:Dad is emotionally indifferent and materialistic.Mom left shortly after she was born.
Dynamic with Leo: Becomes friendly after being moved by one of his paintings hanging in the school hallway.
🛹 Willie (did not know where to put him)
Sexuality: Gay.
Vibe: Chill, deeply loyal. Goofy but perceptive and surprisingly wise.
Role: Ghost skater. Banned from Hollywood for helping the band but at peace with it.
Relationship: Dating Alex.
🚴️ Leo's Community Center Circle
Dylan (18 / OC)
Vibe: Confident, stylish, DJ. Deaf with no aids or implants - says they feel weird.
Inspired by: Dylan from Bratz (2007), but not a crossover.
Willow (21 / OC)
Vibe: Non-verbal, autistic, asexual, deeply artistic.
Bond: Expresses herself through shared art with Leo.
Zayden "Zay" (14 / OC)
Vibe: Newly hard of hearing, learning ASL.
Personality: Curious, energetic, looks up to Leo.
Eileen (40 / OC)
Vibe: Calm, fierce, martial artist. Born deaf, not suitable for implants.
Inspired by: Eileen Leahy (not a crossover).
Partner: Engaged to Sam Winchester.
Family:
¤ Two dogs.
¤ Aunt to Claire (16) - [crushing hard on Carrie, thou she has no idea] and Jack (2) - Dean (sam's brother) and Castiel's younger son.