This is one of my many original characters, Yvaine! She is a lesbian and a transgender girl and this character's story takes place in a school! She's academically gifted, the Student Council Treasurer, and is president of both Chess and Book Club. Her peers look up to her, her teachers see her potential. Yvaine is a really loved student. However, others are transphobic towards her, saying that she will always be a male. Yvaine sees how people view her and gives herself high expectations. A big weakness she has is that although she's very intelligent and booksmart, she does not like opening up about her emotions or asking for help—as it makes her feel unable to solve her own problems.
MY THOUGHT PROCESS
What inspired this character is, honestly, me. I am a perfectionist, and I strive to succeed academically. I hate asking for help because it makes me feel incapable. I also hold myself to high standards. I always go for the honor/advanced classes because I want to be in all the advanced classes; I want to be an overachiever—even when I don't believe in myself.
Also, many of my ocs are "normal" (AKA heterosexual and cisgendered). I didn't want all my characters basically being the same with a different backstory. I wanted them to be unique. I wanted to add more representation as a part of the LGBTQ+ community. So, I made some of my characters LGBTQ (including gay, aroace, genderfluid, and questioning).
That's all I have today! Buh-bye~ and I will catch you in the next one!
Signed, Mr. Paris
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