ComiCity - Characters and Setting

Guy

“Open‑space philosopher, chronicler of routine

Role: Main character (though not always in the spotlight).
Age: Around 35.
Personality: Thoughtful, sarcastic, a bit anxious. He’s the “Charlie Brown of the modern world” — always one step behind, but perceptive. He tends to overcomplicate life, yet sees its nuances better than anyone else.
Occupation: Data analyst at MegaSoft; writes reports and analyzes figures that no one will ever read.
Motivation: Surviving routine while searching for meaning (or at least a good punchline).
Relations: Trusted friend of Jane, roommate of Gary, and Cindy’s involuntary confidant.
Traits: Slightly vacant but sincere gaze; the voice of reason amid the chaos.
Running gag: Often talks to himself or to Mr. Bubbles. Ends his sentences with absurd existential questions (“But if no one reads my emails… do I still exist?”)

Guy’s colleague and friend

Role: Colleague and friend of Guy; sometimes his rational conscience.
Age: Around 30.
Personality: Pragmatic, sharp, sarcastic, yet with a tender side.
Occupation: Project manager who somehow keeps the disaster together.
Motivation: To maintain control in a world that thrives on disorder.
Relations: The group’s moral (or at least logical) compass. Shares an ironic bond with Guy — maybe even a hint of affection.
Running gag: Occasionally loses her patience and becomes more sarcastic than she means to (“It’s not cynicism — it’s accelerated experience.”)

The group’s optimistic friend

Role: Friend of the group; an outsider to the office.
Age: Around 30.
Personality: Positive, spontaneous, sometimes naïve, yet capable of sudden bursts of clarity.
Occupation: A “niche” influencer (still hasn’t figured out what the niche is).
Motivation: Seeks visibility and approval, but never stops being kind.
Relations: A cheerful counterpoint to Guy and Gary’s cynicism. Jane looks out for her, and Guy watches her with amused curiosity.
Running gag: Mistakes everyone’s problems for beauty tips (“Guy, have you tried a detox mask for your anxiety?”)

Guy’s roommate — the voice of cynicism

Role: Guy’s roommate, co-worker, and grumpy sidekick.
Age: Around 37.
Personality: Cynical, blunt, constantly annoyed by something — yet brutally insightful.
Occupation: IT system administrator (the one who fixes everything but hates everyone).
Motivation: To survive with minimal effort, laughing (bitterly) at others.
Relations: Often argues with Guy, but would defend him if it came to it.
Running gag: “My enthusiasm is under maintenance.”

The observant goldfish

Role: The “silent observer,” a comic catalyst, a symbol of absurdity.
Personality: Impenetrable. Doesn’t speak, but communicates through stares and posture.
Running gag: After every discussion, he stares hopelessly at the reader — breaking the fourth wall.
Curiosity: Sometimes he seems to truly understand… but he’ll never admit it.
Typical expression: 👀