[Character designs may be subject to minor changes as the story develops further]

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Name: Oliver Kai

Age: 26

Species: Domestic Shorthair Cat/Human

Role: Inmate

Oliver Kai is one of the main protagonists of the Jailbird series. He appears in Jailbird from the beginning of chapter 1, to the end of the prologue. He is Triation's inmate advisor - a role tasked with bridging the gap between inmate and officer. He acts as a point of advice and support for inmates, and can act as an unbiased support if inmates have complaints. 

Oliver, outwardly, attempts to be a supportive and kind face to the other inmates. His goal is to make sure everyone is safe, satisfied and getting along. Which almost never happens. As a result, Oliver is constantly chasing up on inmates questions, breaking up fights and making sure everyone's behaving. Therefore, he is an overworked, exhausted mess. While he tries to hide this, it sometimes slips out as a crabby attitude, especially towards the officers, many of which he does not have respect for. Oliver doesn't mind acting like a bitch to those he doesn't respect.

Privately, Oliver can be sarcastic, but warm. He only feels comfortable to take off his "armour" around those he is close with, but especially Etan and Phil - who understand him on a deeper level than most other characters. He is a romantic partner, enjoying physical connection and contact which makes him feel safe and cared for. He has found himself in a romantic "throuple" with Etan and Phil - they have not officially established this, but find comfort in each others company.

Oliver is constantly plagued by reminders of his past as a troubled teenager, constantly getting into crime and hurting people as a result. Oliver firmly believes he is not a good person, and will never truly be good. 

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Oliver is a primary supporting character in the pilot, acting as a guide around the prison. However, he takes on the role as a primary protagonist throughout series 1 onward.

• Oliver has a mid-range voice.


• His voice is tired and layered with a thin veil of judgement or sarcasm.


• I am open to interpretations on his voice! I haven't really considered what he'd sound like in terms of accent.

OLIVER

A few times. Keep in mind, I come from a much tougher place than you. I had years to sharpen my claws.

DION

I guess so, but is medium security REALLY that different?

Oliver scrunches up his nose.

OLIVER

(a slight hiss to his voice)

It was different *enough*. But I owned it, now I'm here. You're just a newbie, you'll learn in time.

LINE TWO:

The barbershop is extremely busy, but well-kept and organised. Pop diva hits play over the radio. In the corner, a young teenage-looking otter is sweeping the floor with a mopey expression. The head barber, Gabriel, is a tall man with an air of confidence. He's working on a client when he notices the group - he gives them a sassy smirk and a wave.

OLIVER

This is the barbershop - Gabriel is our main barber. Don't underestimate his flamboyant appearance, he knows his way around a pair of boxing gloves. He runs a tight ship, don't mess him around.

LINE THREE:

OLIVER

This is Phil. He makes good food, he is not your usual lazy chef.

(whisper)

by the way, you need to do the bidfood order so I can call them for yo-

PHIL

(sounding matter of fact, but not annoyed))

I know, I have it here for you. You know I can call bidfood myself right?

OLIVER

I know, but I don't want you having more stress than you already have.

PHIL

By offloading it onto yourself? You need to give yourself a break.

It's evident Oliver and Phil seem a little closer than other inmates. Hal and the other inmates stand awkwardly as Oliver and Phil bicker back and forth. Oliver and Phil seem to notice, and stop.