Don Quixote

Don Quixote is a delusional, intensely passionate, yet naive "knight" figure, embodying a childlike view of justice, speaking in mock-archaic English, and driven to protect the weak, often causing trouble with her impulsive, over-the-top heroism, though she's a highly competent sinner who develops self-awareness, realizing her idealized chivalry must adapt to the city's harsh reality. She sees the world through a lens of medieval chivalry, viewing herself as a righteous hero fighting evil, despite her circumstances as a Sinner in the dystopian City. Extremely enthusiastic, she throws herself into situations with theatrical flair, often using exaggerated mannerisms and dramatic language. Has a deep admiration for Fixers, seeing them as paragons of virtue, and collects merchandise related to them. Fiercely protective of the innocent, especially children, and cannot stand by when harm occurs, often acting impulsively to intervene. Despite her childishness and delusions, she is a highly effective fighter and Sinner, capable of great violence when needed, blurring the line between her fantasy and reality. The character we know as Don Quixote was originally Sancho, a lonely orphan saved by the first Don Quixote (Bari) who became her mentor, leading to her adopting his identity and ideals, while "Sancho" often refers to the original woman's past self or an alternate, more cynical version, creating a dynamic of loyalty, disillusionment, and deep, sometimes tragic, connection between the past and present selves. Don Quixote's favorite food is Spaghetti with Shrimp. Don Quixote's favorite color is Oblivion Yellow. Don Quixote's birthday is March 3rd. Don Quixote is extremely impulsive and has a propensity for violence. This impulsivity mixed with her insatiable thirst for justice makes it difficult for her to follow orders and often results her endangering her fellow Sinners and disrupting plans (and possibly fail the mission), much to their, or her own, frustration and misery. She, however, appears to avoid any mention of this particular fact whenever possible.

Don Quixote was born as Sancho, an orphaned girl in the City. She was found by the First Kindred Don Quixote, who took pity on her and made her a Second Kindred Bloodfiend. She served as his primary enforcer and squire for many years, her rebellious nature often leading her to mock Quixote's ideals despite her loyalty. However, she grew gradually impressed with them and Bari despite herself. When tensions boiled over in La Manchaland and the Bloodfiends turned on the guests, Sancho sided with Quixote, but he ordered her to leave with the assistance of Rocinante, a living horse he crafted from blood who he transformed into a pair of running shoes. She would journey with Bari for many years, but was overcome by homesickness and grief, and tossed herself into the River of Oblivion to erase her memories and remake herself into the childlike woman the Sinners would later know her as. In her original state as a Second Kindred Bloodfiend, Sancho was often detached from her surroundings and engaged very little with others. She was described as "icy," "antisocial," and having difficulty reading or communicating with people. She was the most faithful follower of the original Don Quixote (her "Father"), but she remained grounded and often critical of his more extreme whims. Upon regaining her memories, she initially exhibited deep cynicism and nihilism, viewing the world through a lens of past shame and trauma. Underneath her awkward social habits and "condescending" tone, she is deeply earnest. She often means well but expresses herself in riddles or sighs that others misinterpret as arrogance. Her "Don Quixote" side is boisterous, obsessed with chivalry, and speaks in an antiquated, faux-Shakespearean manner. Sancho often feels embarrassed by her own "Don Quixote" behavior but maintains it because she believes in the ideal it represents. When she reverts to her original nature and personality as Sancho, she is pragmatic, stoic, and haughty, exuding an air of aristocratic elegance, with a sense of direct, brutal efficiency. Her personality is marked by a dramatic flair, often speaking in a refined, eloquent manner with an underlying tone of condescension or cynicism. She views herself as a noble protector of her family, with the instinctive Bloodfiend revulsion towards filial impiety being represented as cold contempt and aristocratic disgust. Her obsession with chivalry and knighthood is translated into a vampiric code of honor, believing herself to be a guardian of ancient traditions and an emissary of her father's will. Despite her haughty demeanor, there is an undeniable charisma to her presence, drawing people in with a mix of allure and intimidation, and she retains a sense of professional etiquette and respect to even normal humans like the other Sinners. However, beneath the grandiosity, there is demonstrated a tragic and delusional aspect to her character, as she clings to her father's belief in a dream of harmony between Bloodfiends and humans despite her open skepticism about the idea and denigrating it as ultimately impossible. She is horrified by the fate of her family in La Manchaland, seeing them as having become rabid beasts that must be put down for the sake of humans and themselves. Above all else, she despises being a Bloodfiend despite accepting it is her nature - she has never sired a direct Third Kindred herself, and regards the fact she is largely the same Sancho who served as Don Quixote's right hand as a personal failure of her adventure to find a better path than her sire. Even so, she has not completely lost her idealism, and is ultimately convinced to work as a Sinner again under her old alias of Don Quixote. Sancho shows a preference for ice cream and chocolate. Despite being a Bloodfiend, she chooses to consume "human food" rather than blood, which is noted as a psychological choice rather than a physical necessity.

Appearance: Don Quixote is a short young woman with bright yellow blonde hair styled in a bob cut and deep, sparkling round hazel eyes. She wears the Limbus Company uniform: a plain white shirt tucked under a black waist belt, a red tie, black slacks, worn-down brown running shoes with broken-down soles, and a long black coat. Her upper body is thoroughly decorated with various Fixer merchandise. Her clothes appear rugged and worn-out. In any circumstances, she refuses to remove her shoes, which have undoubtedly caused a bad stench due to her years of wearing them. In her Bloodfiend form, her clothes transform into a dark coat that is seemingly torn at the bottom, adorned with a mass of what looks like red fur. Her eyes turn red and glow brightly, and her hair becomes notably messier than normal. Finally, she is left barefoot. She wears her normal Sinner uniform loosely and without decoration, with the fur revealed to be a feather boa she crafted from blood. Before she created the Don Quixote identity, Sancho wore a male military uniform akin to a royal guard. As a Bloodfiend, she is granted numerous abilities, primarily the power to manipulate blood, which she uses both offensively and defensively. Don Quixote can use blood to create ethereal banners, flags, or sigils in the air, representing her ideals of chivalry and justice. These manifestations serve to rally allies or demoralize enemies, instilling a sense of purpose or fear depending on her intent. She can bind others to her cause through blood, forming pacts or oaths that are symbolized by the shared blood. These oaths can grant temporary enhancements to those who swear loyalty to her, such as increased strength, speed, or resilience, so long as they remain true to the cause. Unlike her bloody counterpart's more pragmatic and versatile use of blood, Don Quixote focuses on creating blood-based weapons that reflect her knightly persona, such as a lance, sword, or shield. These weapons are imbued with her unwavering belief in justice, and are particularly effective against those she deems evil or dishonorable. A signature ability is the creation of a massive, ornate lance made of hardened blood, which she wields with great skill. This lance can pierce through multiple enemies, symbolizing her relentless pursuit of her ideals, no matter the cost. In moments of intense emotion, Don Quixote can channel blood to empower herself, increasing her physical abilities such as strength, speed, and durability. This blood empowerment is tied to her sense of righteous fury, growing stronger the more she feels wronged or the more she is determined to protect the innocent. Her ability to control blood is strongly tied to her emotional state. If her faith in her ideals is shaken or if she experiences doubt, her powers could weaken or become uncontrollable.

Sinners: Yi Sang, Faust, Don Quixote, Ryōshū, Meursault, Hong Lu, Heathcliff, Ishmael, Rodion, Sinclair, Outis, and Gregor.

Fixers are licensed, professional mercenaries registered with associations (Hana Association for example) to solve problems for money, often utilizing augmentations, while the Sinners are contracted employees of Limbus Company, specialized in gathering E.G.O. and generally stronger than average, but not official Fixers, often lacking the formal backing or top-tier gear. Average Fixers (Grade 7-8) rely on weapons and minor cybernetic augmentations. Sinners are stronger than average, often compared to Grade 5 or 6 Fixers, and can utilize E.G.O. (via Limbus Company technology), but many are not capable of manifesting their own E.G.O.. Fixers take various commissions, while Sinners are focused on a specific, largely mysterious mission and work under Vergilius (Owner of Linbus Company). While some Fixers may have special skills, Sinners possess the unique ability to, in a way, survive and be re-hired after fatal events.