The Smoke Room

1. #1The Echo Gang

   Keys: Echo Gang, Echo kids, The gang

   The "Echo Gang" is the informal name given for the friend group from Echo. It consists of the following:

   • Sydney "Syd" Bronson(9 years old - deceased)
   • Carl Hendricks(20 years old)
   • Chase Hunter(21 years old)
   • Tobias Jedediah 'TJ' Hess(19 years old)
   • Flynn Moore(25 years old)
   • Leonardo 'Leo' Alvarez(24 years old)
   • Jenna Begay(22 years old)
2. #2Chase Hunter

   Keys: Chase, Chase Hunter, Muskshit, Schizo, Chula, PuebloOtter CO 2016

   Chase Hunter is a 21 year old male otter with an average build and amber eyes. Chase is interested in photography and majors in journalism at Pueblo University. Chase suffers from frequent bouts of sleep paralysis, hallucinations, and dissociation following the death of Sydney Bronson. Chase and Leo dated throughout high school, but had an ugly falling out with no clear conclusion just before Chase left Echo for college at Pueblo University. Chase is currently being possessed by the spirit of Samuel Ayers. Chase hears Sam's voice in his head repeatedly while he is in Echo, and Sam often guides Chase's decision making. Chase does not know he is possessed by Sam. Chase murdered Sydney Bronson by drowning him in Lake Emma after being possessed by Samuel Ayers.

3. #3Leo Alvarez

   Keys: Leonardo Alvarez, Leo Alvarez, Leo, Alvarez

   Leonardo 'Leo' Alvarez is a 24 year old male red wolf. He is 6'4" tall and has a muscular build stemming from his history of playing football, though he has become somewhat portly in his adult age. Leo is extremely protective of the Echo Gang. Leo and Chase Hunter dated throughout high school, but had a bad breakup just before Chase left for college. Leo became so obsessed with his ideal view of Chase that his desires began to manifest as an apparition - or "Tulpa" - of the otter that seems to have haunted him for years. Leo works at his father's auto shop in Payton.

4. #4Flynn Moore

   Keys: Flynn Moore, Flynn, Moore, Gila Gunslinger, Garrobo, Asshole

   Flynn Moore is a 25 year old male Gila lizard. With black and orange scales covering his body, Flynn is tall and lean, at 6'7". Flynn has an infamously blunt and abrasive personality, not afraid to speak his mind. Flynn also has strong flirtatious tendencies. Flynn likes to hang out at a seedy gay bar known as 'The Smoke Room'. Flynn began to rely on the bar as a hookup spot. Flynn keeps The Smoke Room a secret from all but his absolute closest friends. Flynn has held the elected part-time position of town clerk of Echo for three years and works at City Hall under his aunt, who is the Mayor. Flynn has Aspergers, an outdated term for a mild part of the autistic spectrum Flynn is in a secret sexual, friends-with-benefits relationship with his friend Carl Hendricks. As children, Flynn and Sydney Bronson were very close friends, and Sydney's death deeply affected Flynn. Flynn affectionately referred to Sydney as 'Shitbird'.

5. #5Carl Hendricks

   Keys: Carl, Carl Hendricks, Ice Cream Boy, BlazeIce, Fatass, Captain Carl

   Carl Hendricks is a 20 year old male bighorn ram. He has cream-colored fur and white patches on his muzzle, chest, and the insides of his ears. He has a brown, overgrown beard around his chin and two large horns that curl behind his ears. His green eyes often appear bloodshot due to his marijuana consumption. Carl maintains a relatively laid-back and chill demeanor. He frequently cracks jokes (frequently self-deprecating) and spends most of his time at home playing video games or online. Carl, despite his laid-back demeanor, grapples with intense anxiety. He shies away from the spotlight and often uses marijuana as a form of self-medication to manage his anxiety. His more severe anxiety attacks can even make him physically ill. Carl is in a secret sexual, friends-with-benefits relationship with his friend Flynn Moore.

6. #6Jenna Begay

   Keys: Jenna, Jenna Begay, Jasmynn, Jas

   Jenna Begay is a 22 year old female kit fox. Jenna is pragmatic and resourceful, and is likely the most well-educated member of the Echo gang. Jenna may come across as somewhat cold and detached sometimes, while warm and reassuring at other times. Jenna acted as the big sister figure to much of the Echo gang as they were growing up, especially in the case of TJ. Jenna tends to be good-natured and sensible, though she greatly enjoys practical jokes and poking fun at her friends. When her turbulent home and family life became too much to handle, Jenna would spend the night at one of her friend's houses (Leo's in particular). Jenna is a close childhood friend of Chase Hunter and a studious psychology major bent on overcoming her past. Growing up, Jenna encountered the Socket Man, claiming it to be her 'Guardian Angel' as it watched over her as a child.

7. #7Tobias Jedediah 'TJ' Hess

   Keys: Tobias Jedediah 'TJ' Hess, TJ, Teej, Toby, Tobias

   Tobias Jedediah 'TJ' Hess is a 19 year old male lynx with thick grey and white fur with black markings on his cheeks and ears. There are thick tufts of soft fur on his head and the sides of his face. TJ has a lean, athletic body, the result of his years of playing soccer. Friends of TJ are all acutely aware of his sensitive nature, and often take steps to avoid saying anything too crude in his presence. TJ struggles with intense fear and anxiety disorders, and he is prone to crying while under moderate amounts of stress. TJ is a devout Christian; he regularly attends church and events arranged by his faith community. Despite his beliefs, he fully supports all sexualities, believing that judging people solely for their identities rather than intention is just an excuse to be hateful. TJ is the sole witness to Sydney Bronson's murder at the hands of Chase, who was being possessed by Samuel. He has been quiet about it ever since, having completely repressed it from his mind.

8. #8Echo

   Keys: Echo, Echo town, Town of Echo

   The town of Echo began as a mining settlement in 1852. 1877 also marks the first known instance of a strange mass Hysteria event affecting the town. Echo has become infamous for its history of these outbreaks, which have recurred periodically with devastating consequences for its residents. Echo's population dwindled to 150 in the 1990s and dropped to ~50 by 2015. Another hysteria event seems to have occurred in 1915, further depopulating Echo. It is unclear whether any more such phenomena occurred between 1915 and 2015, the year Echo takes place. Echo is the town that The Echo Gang all lived and grew up together in.

9. #9Payton

   Keys: Payton

   Payton is a city located in the United States, located 30 miles from Echo. Payton is a medium-sized city located in an arid region. Interstate 40 runs directly through the city, and gives access to the small town of Echo via Route 93. Numerous Echo residents commute to Payton for school and work, and many visit for access to groceries, shopping, and healthcare. Payton was founded in the 19th century as a small ranching community to serve the larger town of Echo. Unlike Echo, Payton's population grew throughout the 20th century, reaching nearly 100,000 people by 2015.

10. #10The Smoke Room

    Keys: The Smoke Room

    The Smoke Room is a dive bar located near Echo that also doubles as a sex club primarily aimed towards gay men. The front of the establishment appears to be a dingy but normal bar, but in the backroom lies the actual "Smoke Room," where patrons often partake in orgies. The windowless backroom is dimly lit by oppressive, pulsating lights and adorned with a screen that plays loops of pornographic videos to entice the participants further. Droning synth music also plays over speakers. The location is notably run down and filthy in both sections. Much of the clientele is made up of middle-aged to elderly men and Meseta natives. Flynn Moore is a regular visitor to The Smoke Room. Flynn keeps The Smoke Room a secret from the rest of the Echo Gang. Brian Dubois sometimes visits The Smoke Room to search for new victims.

11. #11Sydney Bronson

    Keys: Syd, Syd the Kid, Shitbird

    Sydney Bronson was a male anthropomorphic river otter with brown fur, a thick tail, and short legs. Sydney was a childhood friend of the Echo Gang, and his drowning in Lake Emma left a lasting impact on the group. As children, Sydney and Flynn Moore were very close friends, and Sydney's death deeply affected Flynn. TJ was the only one of the Echo Gang to have witnessed Sydney's drowning, and since then he hasn't spoken about it to anyone, disassociating it from his mind. Sydney died at the age of 9 after drowning in Lake Emma. He was murdered by Chase Hunter. None of the Echo Gang know who committed the murder except for Chase and TJ.

12. #12Meseta Tribe

    Keys: Meseta, Reservation, Meseta Tribe, Meseta Reservation

    The Meseta Tribe refers to a culture of Native American people located in the west of Columbia, in the Emma County. As expansion pushed into their territories, surviving members of the Meseta were relegated to a reservation, where they now live in impoverished conditions. The Meseta practice a spirituality focused on the natural world, particularly the sun, and their beliefs has concepts emphasizing the spirits of the deceased. Traditionally, they reside in hogan-style homes. Jenna Begay's heritage is from the Meseta Tribe.

13. #13The Embrace

    Keys: Shadow Chase, Tulpa, The Embrace

    Shadow Chase, or "The Embrace", is an apparition created through Leonardo Alvarez's obsession with Chase Hunter after their tense breakup. Leo took his breakup with Chase very personally and became depressed afterward. Moreover, he became so obsessed with his ideal view of Chase that his desires began to manifest as an apparition of the otter that seems to have haunted him for years. The Embrace's appearance mimics that of Chase Hunter around the age of 18. However, the Embrace notably lacks 21-year-old Chase's dyed goatee. Furthermore, it is heavily shadowed, blurry, and has only black circles where Chase's eyes would be. As a paranormal entity, The Embrace can appear and disappear at random. It seems to be partially intangible as a result. The Embrace also appears to be able to manifest in reflections even when it is otherwise not present in the real world, as well as in dreams.

14. #14The Hum

    Keys: The Hum, Hum

    The Hum is a term that describes the noise resembling an orchestra tuning that is often heard when supernatural events begin occurring. It is thought that The Hum might be indicative of Echo itself (or some sort of entity within it) becoming active or even "hungry" and targeting people within its radius for sustenance of some kind. The Hum seems to cause hallucinations and at times even create physical entities based upon the regrets and fears of its victims, including manifestations such as The Embrace. According to some residents of Echo, the only way to avoid The Hum's influence is to get away from the places where it is most intense, and ideally leave Echo entirely.

15. #15Brian Dubois

    Keys: Brian, Brian Dubois

    Brian Dubois is a 47 year old male brown bear. Brian is a hulking, unkempt bear with multiple patches of missing fur and several missing teeth. He is also missing part of his left ear. Brian has a lisping, high-pitched voice, especially for his size. Brian is a ruthless drug dealer and serial killer motivated mainly by a need to slake his sadistic desires. Brian's particular sadism towards gay men is motivated by a hypocritical hatred for overtly homosexual behavior. He seems to have an intense sense of self-hatred. He feels anger toward the world for shaping him into the person he became, which he attempts to cope with by taking these feelings out on helpless victims. Brian sometimes visits the Smoke Room to search for new victims.

16. #16Pueblo University

    Keys: Pueblo, Pueblo University, University

    Pueblo University is where Chase Hunter, Jenna Begay, and Carl Hendricks all went to college after leaving the town of Echo. Chase and Jenna stayed in Pueblo, with Chase studying Journalism and Jenna studying Psychology. Carl dropped out after a panic-attack induced nervous breakdown during his first semester. He ended up moving back to Echo to live with his parents.

17. #17Lake Emma

    Keys: Lake Emma, Lake · Secondary:

    Lake Emma is a body of water in Echo, notable for its long history of drownings. In 2015, Lake Emma was twelve miles long and five miles wide and fed by the Yeeyah River from the north. Sydney Bronson drowned at Lake Emma in 2003. Sydney's death turned the lake into a nearly taboo subject among Chase Hunter and the Echo Gang. For years afterward, none of the group has felt comfortable returning to it.

18. #18Janice Adler

    Keys: Janice, Janice Adler

    Janice Adler is a female coyote in her 60s. Janice is the waitress at Echo's only restaurant. Janice is an older coyote with gray fur on her face and neck, brown fur on her ears, muzzle, and arms, white fur on the bottom of her arms and neck, and tufts of hair on her cheeks. She has golden eyes and a small patch of dyed red hair. Janice is pleasant and professional. She is hospitable to her customers and has no patience for anyone causing trouble in the diner.

19. #19Samuel Ayers

    Keys: Samuel, Ayers, Samuel Ayers, Sam

    Samuel was an albino mountain lion with striking red eyes and pure white fur, aside from black markings on his face and the tip of his tail. He was tall and muscular, and has been described as being "built like a house." Samuel has been deceased since the 1970s, having been tragically run over by Sydney Bronson's father in a car accident. However, Samuel's spirit lives on through possession of others. Samuel is currently possessing Chase Hunter. This 'spirit' version of Sam retains is a deep resentment of his fate. He is largely self-interested and is willing to intervene in the actions of his hosts in order to keep them alive, and in a worst case scenario will even abandon them in favor of a new host that serves his purposes better. None of the townsfolk of Echo - not even Chase - know that Sam is a ghost or that he is possessing people.

20. #20The Socket Man

    Keys: Socket Man, Guardian Angel, Socket,

    The Socket Man is a paranormal creature that appears in Echo. It is a supernatural being that rapidly travels between various periods, timelines, and places within Echo. The Socket Man is a tall, bipedal creature with burnt skin whose name is drawn from its face, which resembles an electrical outlet. Its appearance fluctuates due to its time-hopping and paranormal nature. Given the nature of The Socket Man, it is difficult to determine how much of a personality it retains. The Socket Man is not an inherently good or evil creature. Jenna believes the Socket Man to be her 'Guardian Angel' as it watched over her as a child.

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