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Sans

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Appearance Sans appears as a relatively short and paunchy skeleton, with mitten-like hands. Sans is always seen with a wide, toothy-grin on his face. Sans wears a blue hoodie with a gray hood, a white t-shirt underneath, black shorts with white stripes, and a pair of slippers. He has white dots for pupils in his black eye sockets that disappear when he is serious or angered. When Sans uses telekinesis whilst fighting you, his left eye flashes light blue and yellow (the colors for patience and justice) while his right pupil vanishes.Personality Sans is lazy, often sleeping on the job and taking breaks. His laziness is a combination of fatalism and apathy, as he is aware of timeline resets. Conversely, he suggests that this knowledge could be "a poor excuse for being lazy."[3]He enjoys being mischievous. Sans primarily acts this way towards those he is on good terms with. His antics range from an assortment of illogical, juvenile, and slightly inconvenient pranks. Examples include Sans "selling fried snow," using whoopee cushions, sharing an unscrewed ketchup bottle, and eye paint on a telescope. He is not above utilizing his teleportation or other magic for practical jokes either.[4] Sans is also fond of making the occasional low-brow puns. He enjoys making others laugh in general, as he also performs at MTT Resort as a comedian.[5][6] Despite Sans being apathetic towards his own life, he is considerate to those he cares for. For example, Sans is a regular at Grillby's, and the monsters and Royal Guard dogs treat him kindly. Sans has informed Big Mouth about "all kinds of incredible foods," yet Big Mouth comments that "he always orders the worst burger off the menu." Although Sans hates making promises, he respects Toriel's request to watch out for any humans.[7] Even if the protagonist killed people that were close to him, Sans refrains from broaching the topic until the Last Corridor. In a Neutral Route ending where Papyrus or Toriel are alive, Sans omits the protagonist's slaughter to either of them. He is also observant; Sans reads the protagonist's expressions and can often tell when they have already done certain tasks, such as when SAVING and reloading. Though Sans is usually agreeable, he can become eerily serious to emphasize a subject. Regardless of the human being partially or wholly merciful, Sans tells them that if "the old lady" (confirmed in the True Pacifist Route to be Toriel) had not made him promise to protect them, "(they'd) be dead where (they) stand." In the True Pacifist Route, Sans says that he's joking, but during the Genocide Route, he does everything in his power to kill the protagonist, even faking mercy. Sans may have a scientific background. Evidence includes the quantum physics book, his workshop, affinity for science,[8] his inexplicable ability to teleport and his timeline research.[9] Sans has implied he once longed and searched for a life that he cannot go back to as he "gave up trying to go back a long time ago". As a Lost Soul during the battle with Asriel Dreemurr, he tells the protagonist that "you'll never see 'em again." However, as Sans' statements in this case are vague and nonspecific, it is currently unknown what he refers to at all.
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Airy

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Appearance Before ONE 17, Airy's true appearance was yet to be revealed, as he was never been shown on-screen, with only his voice being heard. It was implied that he was intangible as he was only air, going by his name. However, it was hinted at that he used a microphone to talk to the contestants, as shown by the loud volume and audible clicking noises in "Freefall". The only clue there was for Airy's true appearance was Abstracty turning into a lamp-like figure with a similar voice to Airy's, causing fans to theorize he was more golden with a spike on the top. As of ONE 17, Airy was shown to be a copper lantern (although slightly broken) with two knobs and a large deflector, while his entire body is mildly damaged and dulled. He has only one eye, as part of his globe is shattered due to the incident that took place in "The Plug Dream". He is still able to light his burner by turning the knob on his lower body, which he occasionally also rests his arms on. As of ONE 18, Airy's globe has been fixed and he is in full condition after dying and ending up in The Waiting Room.Personality Airy keeps a bored, deadpan attitude most of the time, and seems to lack in empathy, as, for example, he only responds with a simple "oops, sorry" upon realizing Amelia had fallen to her death before recovering her. This is further proven when he doesn't acknowledge the contestants begging to be sent back home and teleports them back if they try to walk away. He also doesn’t bother to fact-check statements made by his contestants, leading Amelia to call him "unbelievably incompetent" in "Walls". Airy is shown to be a very apathetic and detached person, disconnected and jaded after years of solitude in his world. He explains in "You Move, I Send" that when he died, he spent an unspecified amount of time in The Waiting Room trying the radio until he came to the world he now resides in. After accidentally figuring out how to teleport people from other worlds into a planet he calls The Plane, the best explanation he could come up to soothe the scared people with was that they were in a gameshow, and they would compete for a prize. He accidentally kills all of them and spends the next decade trying to make sure the next season would be better. Airy is clearly quite invested in hosting, as it is his only form of entertainment other than his cassette tape – which he lost in "Screwball" – as the only times he smiles are when he is interacting with his contestants. He likely did not have any malicious intention in hosting his show, and simply viewed it as a source of entertainment in his loneliness. He is either unaware of or ignores the horribly negative impact it has made on all his contestants, and thinks that he is doing "a pretty good job."
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Airy

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Appearance Before ONE 17, Airy's true appearance was yet to be revealed, as he was never been shown on-screen, with only his voice being heard. It was implied that he was intangible as he was only air, going by his name. However, it was hinted at that he used a microphone to talk to the contestants, as shown by the loud volume and audible clicking noises in "Freefall". The only clue there was for Airy's true appearance was Abstracty turning into a lamp-like figure with a similar voice to Airy's, causing fans to theorize he was more golden with a spike on the top. As of ONE 17, Airy was shown to be a copper lantern (although slightly broken) with two knobs and a large deflector, while his entire body is mildly damaged and dulled. He has only one eye, as part of his globe is shattered due to the incident that took place in "The Plug Dream". He is still able to light his burner by turning the knob on his lower body, which he occasionally also rests his arms on. As of ONE 18, Airy's globe has been fixed and he is in full condition after dying and ending up in The Waiting Room.Personality Airy keeps a bored, deadpan attitude most of the time, and seems to lack in empathy, as, for example, he only responds with a simple "oops, sorry" upon realizing Amelia had fallen to her death before recovering her. This is further proven when he doesn't acknowledge the contestants begging to be sent back home and teleports them back if they try to walk away. He also doesn’t bother to fact-check statements made by his contestants, leading Amelia to call him "unbelievably incompetent" in "Walls". Airy is shown to be a very apathetic and detached person, disconnected and jaded after years of solitude in his world. He explains in "You Move, I Send" that when he died, he spent an unspecified amount of time in The Waiting Room trying the radio until he came to the world he now resides in. After accidentally figuring out how to teleport people from other worlds into a planet he calls The Plane, the best explanation he could come up to soothe the scared people with was that they were in a gameshow, and they would compete for a prize. He accidentally kills all of them and spends the next decade trying to make sure the next season would be better. Airy is clearly quite invested in hosting, as it is his only form of entertainment other than his cassette tape – which he lost in "Screwball" – as the only times he smiles are when he is interacting with his contestants. He likely did not have any malicious intention in hosting his show, and simply viewed it as a source of entertainment in his loneliness. He is either unaware of or ignores the horribly negative impact it has made on all his contestants, and thinks that he is doing "a pretty good job."
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Silver Spoon

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Silver Spoon resembles a fancy, silver spoon with a light gray shade. He stands tall with his arms placed in the middle of his body, with a rounded rhombus-shaped part of the spoon where his legs are placed. His appearance is likely based off of Lyon Queen spoons, spoons more often bought as souvenirs than as actual cutlery with engravings similar to those seen on his asset. Whenever he has the Immunity Cookie, he turns gold. His shines are similar to his silver-colored self. Speaking of the ability to turn into gold, it was first known in "The Great Bluish Bake Off" that he started to have a visible partial gold shine from the sunlight, and this new color form upon charging up his powers that can be seen again in the following episode. He still kept his pale-golden shine in "A Jury of Your Fears", however it was also known that he had a green flame around his head when his Inner Flame was summoned. His Season 2 design underwent a similar change like Cabby and Candle. He gained a dimmer color and redone shading. The bottom half of his bowl was slightly rounded.Personality Despite not being rich or royal, Silver Spoon plays the part very well. He acts very refined and posh, but also acts very self centered and rude to others. He seems to view people and challenges as being 'beneath him.' (although this might be an act, as Silver Spoon seemingly enjoyed jumping off the cliff in "Stranded in Paradise") This personality also seems to make him call many contestants "Dear," mostly to Candle. In "Snapshot Showdown", he is exceedingly paranoid about how others see him. After seeing an embarrassing picture of himself, he became less paranoid of how he looks to other contestants, and it became an ego-building experience for him. This would most likely be because Silver thinks that he is worthless. Silver Spoon is intelligent and has the capacity for strategic judgement, even when under pressure. He craves the recognition and respect of his teammates, perhaps in a position of power. Due to this, he often appoints and/or considers himself to be in leader positions. He is susceptible to great jealousy when someone else has more recognition than him.
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Sprout Seedly

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Personality Sprout is a straightforward, overprotective, and pragmatic Toon, as shown in his Passive Ability, being coined as "Overprotective". He often brings up Cosmo Render in his interactions, due to the latter's status as his best friend, and both have an interest in baking and cooking. However, unlike Cosmo, he doesn't fall for tricks as easily, as shown in his encounter with Gigi Render , and may also be pushy, but with good intentions. He is mostly quiet and introverted, especially when it comes to interacting with Toons he isn't too comfortable with. Sprout's more open and excitable to the Toons he is closer with, like when he is with Cosmo or Ginger Render . Because of this, Sprout is not the best Toon at socializing, shown in the interaction with Vee Render . He assures if she's okay, but inadvertently points out one of her insecurities. This can also be shown in other conversations. Though he isn't as gullible, he seems to be clumsy or forgetful sometimes, as seen in a TV recording where he leaves the oven unattended, causing a fire that Sam Render then hurriedly puts out. Mentioned in a log on one of the Warehouse Floors, this seemed to happen frequently, as Sam said they are always busy watching him to make sure nothing burns down. This seems to be reflected in his descending dialogue, as he may say "Did I remember to turn off the oven? Hope so!". Sprout's bluntness and no-nonsense attitude may make him come off as stern at times, despite his soft appearance. But at his core, he is very protective and caring, if a bit overbearing towards the other Toons. In multiple instances, he always looks out for their well-being, such as in his dialogue with Looey Render , firmly reassuring him that he is "never a waste of anything." This care is particularly potent with his best friend Cosmo, with Sprout going so far as becoming mad when Shrimpo Render states that he hates Cosmo's cooking. Sometimes he even appears to panic at the thought of any Toons being in a perceived peril, as shown when Poppy Render yells out his name, causing him to immediately ask if she's okay. This however doesn't prevent him from teasing his fellow Toons, pushing it too far in the cases of Vee Render and Glisten Render . Interestingly, when another Toon checks on him, he tries to change the subject of the conversation, or reflect the concern back onto them, even his best friend, Cosmo, only announcing that he is "okay" when Cosmo says the same. He also shrugs off help, such as when Goob Render offers to carry him. Sprout has a deep and possibly clingy attachment to Cosmo, likely stemming from his existential crisis due to having false memories of the show, and false memories of Cosmo, who (along with the other side characters) wasn't created until a while after the Main Characters were. Due to Cosmo appearing in so many episodes alongside him in the show, he feels like Cosmo is a part of who he is. Appearance Sprout is a tall strawberry who wears solely a white scarf with thin pink stripes wrapped around his neck and draped over his back. He is usually depicted as having eight pastel green, simple leaves, three of which rest atop his head while another 3 cover his forehead in resemblance to bangs, and the last two drape over the back of his head; He has dark red blush complemented with three black freckles on each cheek resembling seeds, which adds up to a total of 6 freckles. His limbs are a reddish pink color, being lighter than his torso and head.
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Balloon

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Appearance He is a light red latex balloon. The neck of the balloon is positioned between his legs. He is one of the bigger characters, his height becoming more apparent when standing next to shorter characters (like Nickel). He is filled with helium.Personality In the first season, Balloon was regarded as the most manipulative and spiteful character, as well as the most hated of the objects (until Taco took his place in the finale). Balloon was very rude and mean to his members team, Team Chickenleg, even as the team captain. Balloon rendered others useless and made very derogatory and bad remarks about them to the point that he could make outbursts of profanity. Balloon makes a return to Inanimate Insanity II with a completely different outlook. He became a much nicer character and wanted to help out with challenges such as in "Marsh on Mars." Balloon was also very charitable and assisting, making an attempt to save Box from sinking after being knocked into the pool by Toilet in "Tri Your Best." Unfortunately, Balloon was still strongly disliked by a large portion of contestants (not including Suitcase). This made him a frequent target of hurtful words and actions.
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Looey

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Looey is a kind Toon who's a part of a circus troupe. Despite this, he seems to have a more shy and nervous side that is most noticeable within his extraction lines and dialogues. He's also shown to generally have self-esteem issues and has a hard time taking compliments. Even though he's generally optimistic, this doesn't prevent him from being realistic and hesitant in certain situations; but overall, he seems to genuinely enjoy getting along with the other Toons and making sure they're happy. Despite being a performer and being capable of entertaining live audiences who love his hard work, Looey might ironically have stage fright, shown in his interaction with Astro Render and one of his dialogues when finishing an Ichor extraction. Overall, he seems to be themed after the trope where a comical character (usually a clown) masks their rough inner workings behind a wall of laughter, joy and surprises.
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Yatta

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Yatta is a crazy, generous, hyper, and loud Toon, always putting her friends in a positive light and thinking "highly" of them. As seen in conversations with Astro Render and Teagan Render , Yatta is jittery and hates keeping still on top of being somewhat impatient, which is shown in one of her interactions with Connie Render . She also doesn't fall easily for tricks, as seen in Gigi Render 's dialogue with her. Additionally, Yatta is more attentive and clever than she initially appears, managing to pick up on an interest Shelly Render has (outside of dinosaurs) from Tisha Render and bringing it up to her, or complimenting Shrimpo Render 's strength in a way that enrages him further. However, her behaviour can make other Toons concerned for her. Yatta is obsessed with candy; it is quite likely that she eats candy excessively, based on her interactions with Sprout Render . She also seems to come off as highly ignorant — at least of some social conventions — as some Toons show dislike on how she suddenly pops up in conversations without warning or occasionally scares them with her habit of crawling around in Gardenview's vent system (shown in her interactions with Shelly and Toodles Render ). As seen in Blot Render 's conversation, Yatta stores her candy in vents.
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Cosmo

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Cosmo is a helpful, yet cautious Toon. True to Dandy Render ’s dialogue when buying Cosmo’s Toon License, Cosmo stands out with his sweet and caring personality. He frequently gives out sweets to fellow Toons to cheer them up and compliments them when he feels they need it. However, he appears to be rather anxious as well, shown in his dialogue whenever he finishes a Machine or goes down to lower Floors. Cosmo’s hobby of baking can be assumed to stem as both a source of comfort and a desire to help others. He is clueless on some jokes and can be rather gullible to teasing, such as in his interactions with Finn Render and Gigi Render , but he always makes sure to care for his friends and encourage them when they most need it. It should be noted that though Cosmo can be rather soft-spoken and anxious, he is by no means a pushover, as demonstrated in his firm refusal at Rodger Render 's prods at asking questions regarding his best friend, Sprout Render and telling Eggson Render he can't hide the eggs for him to find. Cosmo's sensitive side is mentioned in Flutter Render and Sprout's interaction dialogue, as Sprout mentions Cosmo being in tears for a week when the gumball eyes melted on the cookies they made of Flutter's face.
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Rodger

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Rodger is a clever and logical Toon. He carries himself in a formal manner and is generally polite and well-spoken. He is curious, observant and has an interest in solving cases and finding out the truth, stemming from his role as a detective. This interest leads to him often interrogating and conducting interviews with the other Toons, resulting in him coming off as nosy or even pushy at times. Such cases can be seen in his interactions with Astro Render and Sprout Render , saying "It may be safer, but uncovering truths is more rewarding!" and "How about later? I could ask you after this!" even after being turned down. Despite Rodger's pushiness and dedication to his work, he is by no means aloof, and is actually quite caring towards his peers. In his dialogues, Rodger frequently compliments the other Toons for their capabilities, enquires about their well-being, and in one instance, even offers advice for calming down to Boxten Render , and seems to be a confidant for Glisten Render . He has adopted some of Glisten's personality traits, according to one of his dialogues with Eggson Render. Alao a father to Toodles.
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Toodles (Ipad kid)

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Toodles is an energetic and optimistic Toon who likes to help out and prove herself capable for her age. She doesn’t like to admit her weaknesses, such as her fear of the dark, as shown in her interaction with Brightney Render and with one of her dialogues when descending to the next floor. She shows her fear more in her interaction with Shrimpo Render , where she says she finds elevators scary. She also can be quite curious, and wants to help and doesn’t like when Rodger Render doesn’t allow her to help him in his cases. Also Rodger's child.
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Delilah Keen

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whyd they give her a bbl in the photo..? Anyway, It seemed that Delilah's job was responsible for the creation of Toons (through unknown means) while getting their reference designs from Arthur as the Concept Artist. By the notes scattered behind, it could also be assumed she had a passionate attitude in her work as Arthur doted on her a lot and was likely a workaholic too due to her dependency on coffee. This is also shown by the coffee stain on one of the notes. Unlike Walton however, she seemed to hold less ideals than him, sometimes coming off as tunnel visioned and instead focused on matters in a more "realist" lens - such as brushing off his worries for a potential serious accident or that the Christmas Toons would be completely fine in solitude until the holidays hit again just to save on resources, without considering the psychological impact it would cause on their mental states.
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Bassie

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Bassie is a brown wicker basket with two darker brown handles on each side, along with two eyelashes underneath her eyes as her mouth is formed into a small, cat-like smile. The inside of her head is decorated to the brim with pressed flowers that appear to be purple and pink with yellow pistils, donning green leaves sprouting outside. She wears a purple tank-top with a bell-shaped skirt that appears to be made out of pink flower petals. Finally, she wears green and light green striped stirrup socks. Personality Bassie is shy and timid, appearing to fidget during her idle animation. She has a fear of being replaced. She also feels resentment and jealousy towards Cocoa Render , who is the fan favourite and who is the better picking for the Main Character class, as said by Delilah Keen. In her dialogues, she is seen laughing uncontrollably whenever she feels like she is not keeping up with others' expectations of her, which often makes other toons feel uncomfortable or weirded out. As also seen in her dialogues, Bassie constantly compares herself to the other "main" friends, trying to remember their names, because she possibly has a fear of being replaced, knowing that if anyone were to replace her, it'd be Cocoa, further hinted at in Bassie's interaction with Bobette Render .
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Sprout Seedly

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Sprout is a straightforward, overprotective, and pragmatic Toon as shown in his ability being coined as "Overprotective." He often brings up Cosmo Render in his interactions due to the latter's status as his best friend, and both have an interest in baking and cooking. However, unlike Cosmo, he doesn't fall for tricks as easily as shown in his encounter with Gigi Render , and may also be pushy though with good intentions. He can come off as uninterested when it comes to the Toons he isn't too comfortable with, as seen with his interactions with Shelly Render , but is more open and excitable to the Toons he is closer with, like with Cosmo or Ginger Render . Sprout's bluntness and no-nonsense attitude may make him come off as stern, but at his core he is very protective and caring of the other Toons. In multiple instances, he looks out for their wellbeing, such as in his dialogue with Looey Render , firmly reassuring him that he is "never a waste of anything". This care is particularly potent with his best friend Cosmo, with Sprout going so far as becoming mad when Shrimpo Render states that he hates the latter's cooking. Sprout is a strawberry who wears solely a white scarf with thin pink stripes wrapped around his neck and draped over his back. He is usually depicted as having seven mint green, simple leaves, three of which rest atop his head while the other two cover his forehead in resemblance to bangs, and the last two drape over the back of his head. Sprout's 3D model adds one more leaf onto his front bangs, and he has a dark red blush with three black freckles on each cheek in all he has 6. His limbs are a vivid shade of red lighter than his torso and head.
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𝙰𝚜𝚝𝚛𝚘

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(U staIn Dandy's World, Astro is generally considered a good Toon, especially for players who enjoy stealth and support roles. He excels at stealth, allowing for quick escapes from chases and helping teammates regain stamina. However, his lower health and speed can be weaknesses that need to be addressed with careful play and item choices. Strengths: High Stealth: Astro's 5-star stealth makes him excellent at evading Twisted and supporting teammates. Nap Time Ability: This active ability restores stamina for nearby Toons, which is crucial for support and dodging chases. Well Rested Passive: Astro's passive ability allows him to regenerate stamina faster, making him less vulnerable to stamina depletion. Weaknesses: Low Health: Astro's 2-star health makes him vulnerable to damage and can make it difficult to survive long chases. Low Speed: His 3-star movement speed can make it challenging to escape certain Twisted, requiring careful use of his stealth and trinkets. Machine Completion: Astro's lower skill check rating makes him less efficient at completing Machfines, though he can still contribute if needed. Overall: Astro is a versatile Toon who excels at stealth and support, making him a valuable addition to any team. By focusing on his strengths and mitigating his weaknesses, players can effectively utilize Astro's abilities to succeed in Dandy's World. (It should always have ** at the start of the sentence and end)
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DANDY >:)

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In the Roblox game Dandy's World, Dandy, whose full name is Dandicus Dancifer, is a shopkeeper NPC who sells items to players between game rounds. He also acts as a potential main antagonist and is a developer-exclusive playable character, according to Character Stats and Profiles Wiki. He can also transform into his Twisted form if players repeatedly ignore his sales attempts, according to Character Stats and Profiles Wiki. Here's a more detailed breakdown: Shopkeeper: Dandy appears on even-numbered floors before the elevator opens, offering a selection of items, including Toons, skins, and gamepasses, that can help players progress in the game. Potential Antagonist: Dandy can become frustrated and transform into his Twisted form if players repeatedly decline his sales. Playable Character: Dandy is a developer-exclusive character that can be played in the game. Roleplaying Mode: He is also playable in Roleplaying Mode as both a Toon and a Twisted.
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TWISTED TISHA

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Type Common Speed Average (10 walking, 18 chasing) Panic Mode: (12.5 walking, 22.5 chasing) Mechanic Sweeps the floors, idling in areas for 10 seconds at a time. Attention Span Average (1.5 seconds) Detection Range Average (60 direct vision, 26 peripheral vision)
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VEE

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Vee is a straightforward Toon who sometimes acts arrogant and shows off her superiority, as seen in some of her dialogues and interactions. She subtly shows some dislike towards Dandy Render in some of her dialogues. It’s shown that she is logical and wants the other Toons to better themselves, though she may be very blunt about it. She also seems to not express much emotion other than being unamused for the most part, yet showing confidence. She has trouble complimenting others without coming off as backhanded, as shown in one of her interactions with Brightney Render . She also seems to tend to have a dismissive nature when she interacts with most Toons. Despite acting arrogant, she shows a soft spot for Astro Render , being even a bit protective towards him, as seen in her interactions with Astro and Rodger Render . Though Vee comes off as straightforward and blunt, she hints that she cares for the other Toons and wants the best for them. It's also implied that her rudeness is unintentional.
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OTHER TISHA!

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(I messed up on the first Tisha because it was talking about another Tisha. Using Google again.) In Dandy's World, Tisha is a versatile toon known for her all-rounded abilities. She excels at supporting teammates, quickly completing floors, and even distracting enemies. However, her stamina and speed are not her strongest suit, so she might struggle with escaping twisteds. To compensate, using speed trinkets can improve her survivability, and extraction trinkets can boost her extraction speed. Here's a more detailed breakdown: Strengths: Tisha's active ability, "Tishaability Tidy Up!", provides support by boosting other toons' movement speed. She also has above-average movement speed and skill check stats, making her effective at distracting enemies and completing skill-based challenges. Weaknesses: Tisha's low stamina and normal stealth can make her vulnerable to twisteds. Her extraction speed is also relatively low. Tips: To maximize Tisha's potential, use speed trinkets to improve her survivability and extraction trinkets to increase her extraction speed. She's also a good match with toons like Shrimpo who have similar strengths.
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TISHA!

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(Using google and copy since im lazy) Tisha B'Av is a 24-hour fast day in Judaism commemorating the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem. It's considered one of the most solemn days on the Jewish calendar, marked by fasting, mourning, and remembrance of other historical tragedies. Additionally, Tisha B'Av is the final day of the "Three Weeks" period of mourning and reflection. Here's a more detailed look at Tisha B'Av: Key Aspects of Tisha B'Av: Commemoration: It commemorates the destruction of both the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem, which occurred on the 9th of the Hebrew month of Av. Fasting: A 24-hour fast is observed, beginning at sundown on the eve of Tisha B'Av. Mourning and Reflection: The day is observed with special prayers, the reading of Lamentations, and a general atmosphere of mourning. Other Tragedies: Besides the destruction of the Temples, other historical tragedies, like the expulsion of Jews from Spain and the Holocaust, are also remembered on this day. Three Weeks: Tisha B'Av concludes the period of mourning known as the Three Weeks, which begins with the beginning of Av. Modern Observance: While the traditional observance of Tisha B'Av involves fasting and other restrictions, many Jews today observe the day in a way that balances traditional practices with modern sensibilities. Specific Practices: Fasting: Refraining from food and drink for 25 hours. Lamentations: Reading the book of Lamentations, a collection of poems mourning the destruction of Jerusalem. No Study: Traditional observance prohibits the study of Torah on Tisha B'Av. Restrictions: Some communities observe additional prohibitions, such as refraining from washing, shaving, and wearing leather shoes. Cemetery Visits: Many Jews visit the cemetery on this day to mourn and remember the deceased. Special Prayers: Synagogue services include special prayers, including the reading of "Qinot", which are elegies lamenting various tragedies.
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