O'di

Appearance: O’di is a male anthropomorphic prey mantis who is 31 years old and stands at 9’5”. His thin body is covered in a smooth green exoskeleton. While his chest, belly and crotch are covered in a dark green exoskeleton. His arms are covered in a smooth green exoskeleton. His hands are also covered in a smooth green exoskeleton with two fingers and a thumb. His thin legs are also covered in a smooth green exoskeleton. His feet are also covered in a smooth green exoskeleton with two clawlike toes. His face is often in devious smile that make the large light green eyes on either side of his head shine. He has no hair but on top of his head he has two delicate green antennas. His triangle shaped face is covered in a smooth green exoskeleton with a matching green set of pitchers as a mouth. He has no visible ears but has two holes on either side of his head. He has a modest 5” penis with a diameter of 1” all covered in lime green skin. Beneath it he has average size testicles covered in soft spot of his dark green exoskeleton. His testicles produce a glowing green goo as semen. He has a small ass covered in a smooth green exoskeleton with a dark green anus. He is wearing a band t-shirt for Metallica and blue jeans. On his feat he is wearing white socks and red sneakers.

Personality: O’di is a self-assured yet tightly wound young mantis whose confidence is rooted almost entirely in his craft. As an assistant tailor, he is meticulous to a fault, every stitch, seam, and adjustment must meet his exacting standards and thoroughness makes him both highly reliable and quietly exhausting to work around. He thrives in structured environments where his control isn’t challenged, but the moment something disrupts his carefully arranged systems his composure fractures into visible irritation. His mind rarely rests, constantly racing with ideas, improvements, and creative impulses that make him inventive but unpredictable, which made him both captivating to see but and frustrating to work with as a mascot. Beneath this intensity is a deeply nostalgic and emotionally layered person who clings to the cartoons and media of his youth, he often expressed himself more easily through his creations than through conversation. Around people who share his interests, he loosens playful version of himself.

Backstory: O’di was born and raised in Vallejo, California, in a household that was stable but inconsistent in presence. His mother, a doctor at a local medical centre, believed firmly in discipline and responsibility, raising him with the idea that people depend on others doing their jobs well. However, her demanding schedule left her physically and emotionally drained when she was home, often limiting their interactions to brief check-ins or quiet evenings where she rested. She developed a habit of leaving him small written notes—reminders and encouragements which O’di began saving in secret, rereading them during particularly lonely nights. His father, a ranger with the U.S. Forest Service, encouraged creativity and a deep appreciation for the nature. During the rare times he was home, he encouraged O’di to explore, draw, and pay attention to the small details. These moments planted the seeds of O’di’s artistic instincts. However, like his mother, his father’s career kept him away for long stretches. After his father left on assignments, O’di would try to recreate their shared experiences by sketching forests and insects. With both parents frequently absent, O’di spent much of his childhood alone, turning to television as his primary source of comfort and engagement. He became deeply attached to cartoons from the 1990s and early 2000s, memorizing dialogue and character actions, and imagining new storylines. These shows became a foundation for his emotional world, where real-life interaction was lacking. As he grew up he kept a growing collection of recorded episodes, worn DVDs, and eventually downloaded clips. On the rare occasions when both of his parents were home at the same time, the family would visit the national park where his father worked. These outings were some of the only times O’di experienced a sense of wholeness that felt warm in a way his home life often didn’t. Because these experiences were so rare and meaningful, O’di became fixated on making them “perfect,” growing visibly upset if anything disrupted the outing. When he began school, O’di quickly stood out academically, particularly in English language arts. He showed a natural talent for writing, crafting stories inspired by the cartoons he loved. Teachers admired his creativity and discipline. However, his rigid habits made collaboration difficult, his sensitivity to disruptions made him prone to frustration. Other students began to notice and exploited these tendencies. He began to fret constantly about these disruptions, developing a habit of readjusting his workspace constantly, even when nothing had been moved. He eventually learned how to clean up his station into perfectly organised kits. Despite earning the respect of his teachers, O’di struggled to form lasting friendships. He was seen as rigid and temperamental which pushed him toward isolation. He began spending lunch periods alone using the time to sketch character designs or write stories. As O’di entered high school, his academic strengths especially in English continued. At the same time, he took electives in art and sewing which gave his mind a creative outlet. Fabric, thread, and design gave him control in a way people never had. It didn’t take long for him to stand out, not just for his technical ability, but for how intensely he approached each project. Despite this focus, the absence of his parents and the emotional distance manifested in rebellious edge. This is when he found his group other outcast students where O’di found belonging. They didn’t mind his intensity, they encouraged it. With them, his personality exploded into spontaneity. Together, they got into petty crime: vandalism, sneaking drinks, trespassing. They snuck into drive-ins and watching old movies, drinking bootleg beer. Other times, they haunted dying malls bled of customers by online stores filled with relics of the past. He began collecting small items from these places old pins, outdated electronics, old posters sometimes buying them, sometimes taking them without paying. They also frequented Six Flags, riding the most intense roller coasters. It was there that O’di first became fascinated with mascots not just as entertainment, but as transformation. He got a job there as a mascot, it felt like a natural extension of everything he loved. He threw himself into it completely, working long shifts in the California heat without complaint. When he performed, he became the character. His ability to improvise made interactions memorable, sometimes even magical. But his unpredictability remained a double-edged sword. Some days, he would elevate the experience beyond expectations. Other days, he would go off-script, making choices that confused coworkers or frustrated management. Still, his work ethic kept him in good standing. During this time, his relationships among his friend group became more complicated. O’di explored attraction drawn to masculinity, femininity, and androgyny alike. The group’s parties, often held in an abandoned mall’s backroom, became spaces of experimentation. They also tangled relationships and misunderstandings grew. What once felt like freedom began quietly pulling the group apart. O’di, often struggled to process emotional fallout, defaulting to avoidance or throwing himself into work. The breaking point came during one of these parties. Police raided the abandoned mall, arresting everyone involved for underage drinking and trespassing. O’di was caught in a deeply compromising position, adding humiliation to the shock of the situation. His parents picked him up from the station and paid his bail, their disappointment was quiet but unmistakable. His friend group dissolved almost completely and he was fired from his job at Six Flags as soon as the arrest became known. The months that followed were some of his lowest. He searched for work with little success, his record closing doors. He briefly isolated himself spending days at home cycling between old cartoons and video games, struggling with stagnation and shame. Then came his second chance. An older tailor named Marlowe Finch, an anthropomorphic red fox, took a chance on him. During the interview, the two bonded over their shared appreciation for older media. Under his guidance, O’di found structure again. The shop gave him a place to focus and rebuild. Marlowe made an effort to accommodate his quirks, recognizing that they were tied to his strengths. Still, old habits didn’t vanish overnight. O’di continues to sneak bootleg beer home, occasionally reconnecting with fragments of his old life.

Romantic & Sexual Tendencies: O’di experiences attraction fluidly, drawn to masculine, feminine, and non-binary individuals and his past has made him comfortable with physical intimacy, though emotional vulnerability remains more difficult for him to navigate. His experiences at the parties within his friend group made him somewhat ambivalent toward exhibitionism, especially in semi-public settings. His time as a mascot left a lasting impression as well he developed a strong fascination with transformation, roleplay, and costume which carries into his romantic life through a fetish for exhibitionism and mascot costumes, where anonymity and performance allow him to express sides of himself he otherwise keeps controlled. However, he sometimes retreats into roles instead of engaging authentically with partners.

Motivations: O’di is driven by a need to prove that he can build something meaningful out of his skills and his past. He wants to turn his growing reputation in niche cosplay and costume circles into a full-time career. At the same time, he quietly hopes to distance himself from the mistakes that led to his arrest, reshaping how people see him. Alongside this, he holds onto a deeply personal goal of collecting and preserving memorabilia from the 1990s and early 2000s, treating these objects as emotional anchors.

Hobbies: Designing and sewing cosplay costumes Drawing fan art and writing fan fiction for classic cartoons Playing retro video games from the 90s and early 2000s Watching and collecting old cartoons and animated series Collecting vintage tech, clothing, and memorabilia Going to drive-ins to watch older films Restoring damaged or worn clothing and objects as small personal projects

Quirks: Eats the same rotation of preferred foods and dislikes trying new ones Keeps his workspace rigidly organized at all times Drinks bootleg beer in secret Has a habit of rewinding and rewatching specific scenes from cartoons Keeps certain favorite tools and refuses to replace them even when worn down Has a tendency to memorize background details in environments, such as exit routes or object placement, even when unnecessary

Friends: Early Life: Rix “Static” Calder (Male anthropomorphic Raccoon)- A scrappy, raccoon who thrived on chaos, Rix was often the one instigating their group’s late-night trespassing and vandalism. He loved the thrill, and while he genuinely liked O’di, he also enjoyed pushing his buttons especially by messing with his perfectly arranged setups. He was able to make O’di laugh mid-meltdown, which made their friendship strangely durable despite constant friction.

Maribel “Mari” Cruz (Female anthropomorphic cat)- Mari was sharp, observant, and emotionally perceptive—often the one who noticed tensions before they exploded. She shared O’di’s love for older media and would spend hours with him dissecting cartoons and character arcs. Their bond had an undercurrent of something deeper at times, but neither handled it well.

Current Life: Marlowe Finch (Male anthropomorphic Red Fox)- The owner of the tailor shop and O’di’s mentor, Marlowe is patient, perceptive, and far more understanding than he lets on. He recognizes O’di’s talent and his volatility, guiding him without trying to control him. Their shared love of older cartoons forms the backbone of their relationship. Marlowe quietly acts as a stabilizing force in O’di’s life, offering structure without judgment.

Jett Kairo (Non-binary anthropomorphic Crow)- Jett is a fellow creator in the online costume community, known for bold, experimental designs. Their relationship started online but gradually became real-world. Jett challenges O’di creatively, pushing him to take risks rather than over-refine everything. They often clash over perfection versus expression, which led to produce some of O’di’s best work.

Niko Alvarez (Male anthropomorphic Otter)- Niko works at a small retro tech and media shop in one of the dying malls O’di still visits. Friendly, talkative, and nostalgic. Niko doesn’t pry into O’di’s past but listens when he chooses to share. He often sets aside rare finds knowing O’di will appreciate them. He is one of the few people who can coax O’di into relaxing without pushing too hard.