Characters

🎤 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.