Name: Thomas

Age: Late 30s to early 40s

Role: A villager whose desperation and fear drive him to speak out against the village’s actions, despite his deep loyalty to his community.

Voice and Speech Pattern:

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  Tone: A shaky, emotional voice that conveys a blend of desperation, regret, and fear.


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  Cadence: His words are often rushed, as though he’s trying to convey urgent truths before it’s too late. However, when reflecting on the past, his voice slows, becoming heavy with sorrow.


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  Emotion: Thomas carries the weight of the village's mistakes, his speech tinged with guilt over what was done and dread of the curse they unleashed.

Personality and Demeanour:

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  Protective: Thomas deeply cares about the village and its people, even as he struggles to reconcile their actions.


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  Haunted: His experiences leave him on edge, constantly looking over his shoulder for the Watcher’s presence.


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  Brave but Vulnerable: While he tries to be strong for others, his voice reveals cracks in his resolve, exposing his inner turmoil.

Backstory (Implied):Thomas likely opposed the sacrificial ritual from the beginning but felt powerless to stop it. His warnings went unheard, and his guilt stems from not doing more to prevent the tragedy that followed. Now, his voice lingers as a spectral warning to others, hoping to spare them the same fate.

Extra:

Feel free to expand on the audition lines in your own unique way or read from this sample excerpt.

[Scene: Thomas stands in the center of the chanting villagers, his voice trembling but resolute.]

THOMAS (pleading, his voice breaking)You don’t understand what you’re doing! This... this isn’t protection—it’s a curse!

He steps forward, looking at each villager with desperation in his eyes.

THOMAS (sharply, more urgent)You think the forest will let us go after this? That it will forgive us?

He pauses, his voice lowering, filled with sorrow.

THOMAS (quietly)You’re too afraid to see the truth... and it’s going to destroy us all.