Tragic Original Characters (OCs)
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Tragic characters have stories that tug at your heart. They face tough times and sad moments. Some lose loved ones, while others struggle with inner demons. These original characters make you feel their pain and hope for a better ending. Check out these amazing tragic OCs and share your own stories too!
Tragic OCs (62 characters)
@ittorini
Asterius is cold and aloof on the outside, but on the inside a passionate fire consumes his being. He is, to say, a hopeless romantic.
#tragic
#loverboy
@Mikey12Games
Isaac was a pretty normal guy, he kept to himself and stayed out of trouble. After being unfortunately chosen to be sacrificed by a wandering cult, he has been reborn onto earth as a demon. Still new to his now immortal body and ever changi...
#oc
@Angel
NameArian Nero ZephyrAge22 yearsNationalityNecrosianHome townErobiousCurrent ResidenceThe Necrosian PalaceOccupationPrince, Hier (Upon Marriage), Former CommanderBirth OrderArian is the first-born male, heir to the Necrosian throneFamilyAri...
#tragic
#emotionless
@Quack_A_Cola
Sylceran is a character for an upcoming indie game I have in development. If you do not wish to be spoiled, please ignore the text below!Sylceran was a completely normal kid in a completely normal family until he realized his magical abilit...
#wizard
@EdgyMcMCR202
Rat is a 22 year old male, and he is a pirate (if that wasn't obvious enough) with his first mate being a black fluffy cat, Pearl. He's 5'9 (5'11 with his boots) with red and black dreads and hazel eyes, with one eye covered by a patch. He ...
#tragic
#18th century
#modern century
@kanookie
Name- Axel/ Axel Of OpalliosStanding at 5'7", Axel possesses a striking presence, pointed ears accentuated by her medium-dark complexion and the three filled white circles adorning each of her cheekbones. Her alluring green eyes seem to hol...
##fairy
@microtubule
Once a gentle child who died peacefully in her sleep, her body was exhumed by a deranged doll maker who preserved and transformed her into a lifelike doll. Porcelain fused with flesh. Strings beneath the skin. Eyes that stayed shut… until o...
#tragic
#oc
@loony_luca
"My name is Davina Eve Landry. I have currently taken on the form of Jane Diane Abbott. I am a shapeshifter. I can shapeshift into people, either after witnessing their death or after doing the dirty work myself. I was formerly known as the...
#tragic
@raventyke
A distraught 25 year old woman who lives in constant agony. She has the ability to manipulate life and death, with her whole gimmick being inspired by the norse mythology of butterflies. Her entire character arc is modeled off the butterfly...
#alcoholic
@ashsurix
A night thief who specifically steals objects worth of money, or money itself. Often lurking in high buildings or in alleyways, and always at night because the alert is much lower. But for the sake of fulfilling his motto, somedays he steal...
#tragic
#oc
#yourfinalword
#herovsvillain
@raventyke
A technically undead child soldier who fights in the name of his patron and best friend, Keta, Goddess of Magick. The two of them have shared a close bond ever since he was young, appearing to him as apparations until he eventually ran away...
#tragic
#d&d oc
#d&d homebrew
#hexblade warlock
#underage
@k1nnLostAtSea
Kou, a 19-year-old enigmatic traveler with a bittersweet past. Born of both human and divine origins, he roams the world in search of his long-lost love, a ghostly darkness that once captivated his angelic heart. Enduring the burden of an i...
#tragic
#summer
#soulmates
#love
#Spiritual?
@jamiejamienot
Thalassios is a so called "Forest Guardian". He must stay at the forest at all times, watching over every single person who sets their foot in it. If you don't cause a disturbance in its ecosystem, he'll leave you be. But if you do anything...
#tragic
#forest guardian
@Zliu
A seraphim, was once considered the right hand of God, however fell into the temptation of love with a demon.He fell so madly in love that he made a fatal mistake, consequently causing chaos and deaths in heaven, all for his love. He was ju...
#tragic
#"human"
#oc
@SalemCalprium
Lucy has two forms.The form he held when he was a living, breathing human, and the one he was gifted when he tragically passed.As a human, Lucy stood at 7 '3 as he came from a family that was known to be abnormally tall as the shortest pers...
#tragic
#murder
@SalemCalprium
In life, Sunny was a well beloved teacher that often taught children from the ages 5-17 as well as a caring and kind brother to his 5 siblings. Lucy Calprium being one of them. He was a well rounded teacher, as he often taught multiple subj...
#tragic
@Anariel
When I was young I hadA vision and a dream,The elder system of yoreI'd topple to the ground.The hierarchy of oldI'd replace with something new:A system that was kind,And could favor everyone.I built my tower highWith powers very great,And t...
#tragic
#revolutionary
@Bri_Muffins
Jasper is a 15 year old boy with a superpower that is slowly killing him. He appreciates the time he has but doesn't understand the point in everything if he's just gonna die anyway. His unhopeful demeanor contrasts his friends' cheerful, u...
#tragic
#Impending doom
@caspian_kit
Thorne is an extremely complex character.Thorne is perceived to have 3 layers. Only one is true.One layer, a layer that portrays Thorne as someone completely apathetic. A man who does not care for Lament, or anybody else, only caring for hi...
#tragic
#unrequited love
#half angel
@LilliePadd007
Asa Kaneko was raised by tough parents who didn't really seem to love him rather than love what he stood for. He grew up neglected with a narcissistic mother and an absent father.It wasn't until he met his future wife Chiyo that his whole l...
#tragic
#oc
@raegommer
Born thinking she was human she didn’t know that she was an angel until a surprise birthday party when she was 4 where her wings popped out. Her mom confided to her that she had been with an angel once before she married the man that Alondr...
#tragic
@lainbrainn
This is Kiana!!!!She is from earth, a world with superhero's and villains who take over city's.Kianas parents are elite heros, they go against this super duper strong villan who ends up killing them, uh oh! now Kiana is an orphan and she's ...
#tragic
#alienoc
@kanookie
Tala is a shorter but thick build. She stands at 5'3 feet, and she has wide hips and thick thighs, which were formed after she gave birth to Axel. Her hair is orange, and her eyes are green.
#tragic
##killed
##mother
@Skeepy_deepy.co
Derid had quite a decent childhood while growing up I mean his parents did split but other than that he was ok, good friends, decent reputation and etc etcAt teen years he got a high school sweetheart, he loved them hell ADORED them even, h...
#tragic
#dialtownoc
#waiter
#restaurant
#Lost lover
#grief
@Throne
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PersonalityShe's a gloomy girl, but she has a heart of gold. Always looking out for others more than herself. She is just as two sided as life, tragic yet full of joy. She always tends to fall victim to Si Wang's pranks and ot...
#augusteclown
@ChessToMakeLife
Mantis is a robot assasin who, in conjunction with her ground control sister, is the most sucsessful and longest living robot killers in the colonys. Without her robot suit Mantis (or Emily) is a muscular aisian woman with short black hair ...
#tragic
#assasin
#Scary mom figure
#repurposed
@stellascapegoat
Everett is a very kind and positive person, she isn't afraid to stand up for those who won't stand up for themselves. She tends to overthink as she has this luck of people close to her dying, although it's not her fault.She has a very infec...
#tragic
FAN
@SolaFlare09
Zaggle is a large serpentine creature with layered segments, alternating between teal and pale green. He’s made out of paper, and his head and neck are taped on. He has two conical magenta horns placed on the back of his head. He has a head...
#tragic
#Tadc
@valdisism
A nice, sweet vampire with a modest and relaxed personality; wouldn't hurt a fly. He strives to be the friendliest and most charming bar owner you know- but also to flirt with men and drink often. Possibly holds a great amount of sadness de...
#freak
@Fungi_Moth
Despite his outward charm and flirtatious nature, Heathen struggles with genuine intimacy. He tends to sabotage any relationship that threatens to become too serious, often through deliberately cruel or thoughtless actions. His friends have...
#tragic
#Trash
@miraso1
Chrysanthemum is an elf that went through so much that the world made her a villain.
#tragic
#villain oc
#villainess