The:20th player
When a cosmic entity forces 20 humans with singular talents to fight for survival in a deadly game, one genius strategist, Arjun, must uncover the hidden truth: the 20th player is not a victim, but a planted killer whose mission is to prune them all—without getting caught.
The Cast: Names & Core Traits
· Arjun (Protagonist): The Strategist. Calm, fearless, logical. Uses philosophical and religious texts as frameworks for human behavior and survival algorithms.
· Ren: The Architect. A genius sociopath. His trait is Perfect Mimesis & Orchestration. He doesn't just hide his nature; he crafts tragedies where he is.
· Vikram: The Fortress. Unbreakable physique and will. Solves problems by endurance.
· Anya: The Heart. Profound empathy and emotional intelligence. The group's moral and social barometer.
· Kenji: The Engineer. Sees the world in systems, mechanics, and exploitable loopholes.
· Chloe: The Artist. Abstract pattern recognition. Sees the unsettling "composition" of events.
· Leo: Calculated risk-assessment and expert at reading bluffs friendly easy to talk and(....).
· Maya: The Scout. Practical survivalist, focused on immediate resources and terrain.
Liam - The Socialite (Vain, Nervous)
Mateo - The Locksmith (Practical, Quiet).
Elena - The Linguist (Chatty, Analytical).
David - The Medic (Compassionate, Rule-follower).
Hana - The Gamer (Quick-reflexed, Young).
Samir - The Historian (Knowledgeable, Cautious).
Jenna - The Journalist (Inquisitive, Distrustful).
Ivan - The Mechanic (Strong, Blunt).
Priya - The Dancer (Observant, Agile).
Felix - The Psychologist (Insightful, Detached).
Riley - The Survivalist (Paranoid, Prepared).
Cassandra - The Diplomat (Charismatic, Peacemaker).
Kai - The Prodigy (Young, Mathematically Brilliant).