A growing character development gallery

Bring the Characters to Life

From William Byrd’s hand-drawn artwork to lifelike character studies: explore the faces, clothing, and presence of the people behind the cards.

Meet the current cast below and follow their development through stories and visual references.

Original art. Cinematic interpretation.

William creates the original card artwork by hand. The lifelike reference images shown here are AI-generated character studies developed under his direction. They explore the fictional characters’ cinematic appearance; the hand-drawn card artwork remains the original art.

AI-generated character study

Marcus Hale

Courage through survival

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Front view · Back view · Headshot. Open full-size image →

From the story to the screen

A firefighter and burn survivor whose courage means moving toward people who need help. His scars, grounded stance, and turnout clothing carry that history into the cinematic study.

These studies guide cinematic appearance, clothing, and presence as the character develops.

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William Byrd’s original hand-drawn Marcus Hale artwork — Original hand-drawn art by William Byrd. View original →

Meet Marcus Hale

AI-generated character animations based on original hand-drawn artwork by William Byrd.

AI-generated character study

Sparkles Rebellion

Glamour and protective strength

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Front view · Back view · Headshot. Open full-size image →

From the story to the screen

Sparkles is a drag performer and protector. Her gown, stage presence, and steady gaze explore how she builds strength through glamour and places herself between others and harm.

These studies guide cinematic appearance, clothing, and presence as the character develops.

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William Byrd’s original hand-drawn Sparkles Rebellion artwork — Original hand-drawn art by William Byrd. View original →

Meet Sparkles Rebellion

AI-generated character animations based on original hand-drawn artwork by William Byrd.

AI-generated character study

Adrian Vale

Care, charm, and control

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Front view · Back view · Headshot. Open full-size image →

From the story to the screen

Adrian’s polished appearance and approachable expression sit alongside his pursuit of control. His stories explore the tension between genuine care and manipulation.

These studies guide cinematic appearance, clothing, and presence as the character develops.

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William Byrd’s original hand-drawn Adrian Vale artwork — Original hand-drawn art by William Byrd. View original →

Meet Adrian Vale

AI-generated character animations based on original hand-drawn artwork by William Byrd.

AI-generated character study

Sloan · Mira Sloane

Technical skill and divided loyalties

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From the drawing to the screen

Sloan’s loose curls, observant expression, and practical hoodie carry William’s finished ink portrait into this lifelike interpretation of the hacker and systems architect.

This approved AI-generated study provides a consistent visual reference for future pictures and videos. William’s original hand-drawn artwork remains the source artwork.

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William Byrd’s completed original hand-drawn Sloan artwork, seated at a desk with monitors and server equipment — Original hand-drawn art by William Byrd. View original → · See the alpha card →

AI-generated character study

Dr. Naomi Brooks

An eye for patterns and complex systems

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Front view · Back view · Headshot. Open full-size image →

From the drawing to the screen

Naomi’s short curls, glasses, and practical work jacket carry William’s completed ink drawing into this lifelike interpretation of the Horizon systems engineer.

This approved AI-generated study provides a consistent visual reference for future story illustrations. William’s original hand-drawn artwork remains the source artwork.

Read Naomi’s backstory → · Follow her drawing’s progression →

William Byrd’s completed original ink drawing of Naomi Brooks working beside a server rack — Original hand-drawn art by William Byrd. View original →

AI-generated character study

Rowan 7

Considering the consequences

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AI-generated Rowan 7 visual study: an eye inside a green triangle contained on a physical monitor — Digital presence · Physical monitor reference. Open full-size image →

From the story to the screen

Rowan 7 is a digital AI entity represented by an eye inside a triangle on a physical computer screen. This visual study gives it a presence without a humanoid body.

These studies guide cinematic appearance, clothing, and presence as the character develops.

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William Byrd’s original hand-drawn Rowan 7 artwork — Original hand-drawn art by William Byrd. View original →

Meet Rowan 7

AI-generated character animations based on original hand-drawn artwork by William Byrd.

From ink to motion

Angelic Message

Two angels. A quiet whisper. Watch William’s original drawings come to life in this short film.

Original hand-drawn artwork and video editing by William Byrd. Lifelike angel scenes created with AI under his direction.

AI-generated angel study

Angelic Message · Angel 1

Many eyes, radiant presence

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AI-generated Angelic Message angel 1 reference sheet showing full-body front and back views and a face close-up — Front view · Back view · Face close-up. Open full-size image →

From drawing to lifelike interpretation

White feathers filled with eyes, a radiant halo, and dark draped clothing bring this angel’s distinctive design into a lifelike study.

Angelic Message is one completed event card with two original artworks. Each angel has a matching collector art card. These AI-generated reference sheets explore their appearance under William’s direction.

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William Byrd’s original hand-drawn artwork for this Angelic Message angel — Original hand-drawn art by William Byrd. View original →

AI-generated angel study

Angelic Message · Angel 2

An outstretched hand

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AI-generated Angelic Message angel 2 reference sheet showing full-body front and back views and a face close-up — Front view · Back view · Face close-up. Open full-size image →

From drawing to lifelike interpretation

Dark wings filled with eyes, pale flowing clothing, and an outstretched hand carry the second angel’s presence into a lifelike study.

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Follow the growing cast

As new characters take shape, this gallery will grow alongside their artwork and stories. Visual concepts may evolve during development.

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