Characters

Artwoman:

Meet Sumiko, she's Japanese-American and grew up in Hawaii.  She's an artist.  She uses her superpower to capture the beauty in the world around us.  The beauty that is in nature or in individuals.  Some of her friends don't think they look "perfect" and therefore are not beautiful, she disagrees.  She often reminds her friends that perfection is boring and beauty is in the differences that each of us bring into this world.

Mr. Hamlet:

He is Anoki.  He's Native American and grew up in New Mexico.  His superpower is to reach everyone on an emotional level with his acting abilities.  He uses his power to entertain his friends and community. He believes that practice is important and if you keep practicing at something you love, even you can develop that talent into a superpower.  His favorite roles to take, are the ones that people are skeptic if it can be portrayed by an actor in a wheelchair.  He loves to shine above the wheelchair and to prove that preconceived notions can be false.

Imagenicent:

J grew up in Utah and has an active imagination.  He uses his superpower to entertain the young ones of the community.  He's the go-to-babysitter, which adults love and trust.  The children adore him and love every game he comes up with.  When they're with him time flies by and before they know it their parents are back, and it's time for Imagenicent to go home.  He also tells amazing stories over a bonfire.  (Inspired by a friend's little boy.)

Note: He takes inspiration from the following shows - Doctor Who, Avatar the Last Airbender, Voltron, Star Wars, My Neighbor Totoro, Star Trek, Shrek, Rugrats, and Gargoyles.

Captain Truth:

Enter Grif, the honest boy from Georgia.  He uses his superpower to always be honest in every place and thing he does.  He's well respected in his home, school and within the community.  Everyone knows they can rely on Captain Truth!  (Inspired by a friend's little boy.)

Tessitura:

Next is Layla and she's from Egypt.  She uses her superpower to touch her friends and the community on levels that words alone can't.  She agrees with Mr. Hamlet about practicing on a talent that you love is important.  She's often praised for having a voice of an angel.  (Inspired by a woman I saw while traveling through Egypt.)

Princess Love-Love:

Say 'hi' to Blair from Scotland.  She uses her superpower to make sure the needs of those around her are taken care of.  She usually stays off in a distance with her own group of friends, but she cares deeply for those around her.  A lot of times, the recipient doesn't notice Princess Love-Love and the acts of kindness are usually done anonymously.  She encourages everyone to always keep an eye on their neighbors and insists that even the smallest acts of kindness are important.  (Named after my Scottish friend)

Milano:

Here's the talented Emiline who currently resides in the south.  She uses her superpower to create beautiful clothing.  Nothing is worse than a drab outfit.  She believes one shows the world who they truly are through their clothing.  She also believes that there's nothing like a stylish outfit to brighten someone's mood.  (And a stylish outfit even helps someone feel god about him or herself.)  She will drop anything to offer fashion advice or to assist someone in creating their perfect style.  (Inspired by a friend's girl)

Spelunko:

This is Hugh from California and he's adventurous.  He uses his superpower to explore the world around him.  After he discovers new places and things to do, he'll come back and share it with his friends.  He believes excitement in life is important. (Inspired by a friend's boy)