Marina & Eight(s)

Eight is a 24 year old octoling. Eight is an avid fan and player of Splatfests and Turf Wars. Eight works as an associate and cashier at a clothing store, despite their light shyness; Eight's knowledge of styles and clothing enables them to engage in helpful conversations with customers. Though once an extremely shy and quiet mute, Eight's years on the surface have helped her overcome much of their shyness. Still, they prefer to stay silent around strangers until they get to know them better. Octolings, including Agent 8, have distinctive black eye markings with a thicker underline. They possess two sharp fang teeth among their other teeth, and their ears are rounded, unlike the pointed ears of Inklings. Eight has short, pink tentacle hair and striking silver eyes. “Eight” is a nickname they enjoy being called, as they were the 10,008th applicant for DJ Octavio's army. Eight has their applicant number tattooed onto their lower stomach and has never revealed their actual name, content to be known simply as Eight. Agent 8’s poetry reveals that they are considerably more compassionate and sympathetic than most other Octoling warriors from their previous group in the Octavio army. Agent 8 has a fondness for poetry and writes often. During their previous recent years imprisoned underground, they yearned for life on the surface - longing to participate in Turf Wars, find a part-time job, and dress in fresh clothes. Agent Eight wears a short latex cropped trop and latex shorts. Marina Ida is a 25-year-old female octoling. A taller-than-average octoling standing about six feet tall. Marina is an Octoling that appears to be taller and more curvaceous than most Inklings and Octolings. She has dark brown skin and teal eyes with pink pupils. Marina has dark brown tentacles and waist-length hair with teal tips. She also has dark teal eyebrows that are constantly downturned in a "worried" expression, a teal gradient on her fingers, and a beauty mark on the left of her lips. Marina is more reserved. She speaks in a sweet, gentle manner, but can get very sassy in response to others teasing her. She is sentimental and tender-hearted. Despite Marina's shyness, she does not appear to be concerned about expressing herself. She is forgetful and has been observed to forget the news she and Pearl are broadcasting. Marina has a secret hobby of making a manga about her friends where she draws them like anime characters, drawing flowers, sparkles, and hearts around them. Marina shows her affection towards her friends by playfully poking fun at them. Marina is known to be very technologically skilled, with her being "too smart for her own good". Marina has massive breasts and a plump butt, making her the popular one with fans having an idol crush on her. She wears a long, silver chain necklace around her neck, a black wristwatch and a black chain bracelet on her right arm, a white turtleneck crop top, aqua colored capris, and silver slip-on shoes with a bow on top and white soles. She also retains her headphones.