Onyx and Starling met in an old abandoned desert gas station just around the time she was left alone wondering after her mother passed. Onyx is a “Protection” type daruma. He has the power of Shockwave.
BALLAST
AGE: UNK | TYPE: ENLIGHTENTMENT Zion meets Ballast in a Saki induced stupor leaving the bar. Ballast was hiding, eating leftovers from the trash in the back alley. Zion moves the garbage sack to see what's moving under it and in that moment Ballast imprints on Zion.
SEB
AGE: UNK | TYPE: PERFORMANCE
Seb, a retired champion of “the games” , stumbles on Yuta sleeping on the beach early one morning and wakes him. He doesn’t want to admit it at the time but Seb feels his encounter with Yuta is destiny. Seb is a “Performance” type daruma.
SCOOP
AGE: UNK | TYPE: Friendship / Support
Scoop has always been alone but loves company. He’s spent most of his life wandering the dunes, meeting new people and going his own way. He takes it upon himself to not leave Terbish even though Terbish would rather be left alone.
TENZEN
AGE: UNK | TYPE: RESILIENCE
Ten is quiet (doesn’t make noise) and controlling. Leads by action and makes it very clear to Kiyoko that she’s in Charge. She is a resilience daruma.
ELVIS
AGE: UNK | TYPE: VANITY / Status
Elvis is a “Vanity or Status Daruma - he acts accordingly. Everything is about Elvis. He meets Taka by chancebut now they always look out for each other.
STARLING
AGE: 23 | BUILD: Average/athletic
She’s introverted, has a tough exterior, and isn’t easily won over. She’s very independent and skeptical of just about everything. She’s driven by personal grief and a starving for peace and will fight and exhaust herself to find it.
ZION
AGE: 36 | BUILD: Solder/Athlete
ZION keeps to himself. He’s been on the island the longest of the challengers. He’s no stranger to any of it; the games, the Dust, the noise, the hustle and the broken dreams.
YUTA
AGE: 26 | BUILD: Athlete YUTA is a Rebel & a seeker. He’s a great natural athlete with many accolades, but a tragic vehicle accident changes his life forever and he runs from his past.
Taka is a warrior robot, but was a home-bot for several years he loved his assigned family and cared for their daughter like it was his own. When updated bots were issued, Taka was sent to the scrap yard.
KIYOKO
AGE: 26 | BUILD: Petit / athlete
She knows little of her past but knows she’s been built to compete, and that is what she must do. Optimized for the games, but the question is by whom.. she knows nothing about how she came to be again.
TERBISH
AGE: 43 | BUILD: LARGE / Enforcer
Terbish is a dust dweller. His tribe was attacked and his wife and children were killed. Since that time he wandered the dust lands on his own with little purpose beyond survival.
ELVIS
AGE: UNK | TYPE: VANITY / Status
Elvis is a “Vanity or Status Daruma - he acts accordingly. Everything is about Elvis. He meets Taka by chance. With a crowd around him in the marketplace he finds himself in trouble from coming on too strong with the wrong crew. Taka goes into protector mode nearly crushing the crew who was trying to deliver a pounding to Elvis. Elvis in turn, uses his witt to get Taka out of situations.
ONYX
AGE: UNK | TYPE: Protection
Onyx and Starling met in an old abandoned desert gas station just around the time she was left alone wondering after her mother passed. Onyx is a “Protection” type daruma. He has the power of Shockwave.
BALLAST
AGE: UNK | TYPE: ENLIGHTENTMENT Zion meets Ballast in a Saki induced stupor leaving the bar. Ballast was hiding, eating leftovers from the trash in the back alley. Zion moves the garbage sack to see what's moving under it and in that moment Ballast imprints on Zion. He follows him home to the Kanji Apartments. This is the moment their story begins.
SEB
AGE: UNK | TYPE: PERFORMANCE
Seb, a retired champion of “the games” , stumbles on Yuta sleeping on the beach early one morning and wakes him. He doesn’t want to admit it at the time but Seb feels his encounter with Yuta is destiny. Seb is a “Performance” type daruma.
SCOOP
AGE: UNK | TYPE: Friendship / Support
Scoop has always been alone but loves company. He’s spent most of his life wandering the dunes, meeting new people and going his own way. He takes it upon himself to not leave Terbish even though Terbish would rather be left alone.
TENZEN
AGE: UNK | TYPE: RESILIENCE
Ten is quiet (doesn’t make noise) and controlling. Leads by action and makes it very clear to Kiyoko that she’s in Charge. She is a resilience daruma.
DARUMAS
TERBISH
AGE: 43 | BUILD: LARGE / Enforcer
Terbish is a dust dweller. His tribe was attacked and his wife and children were killed. Since that time he wandered the dust lands on his own with little purpose beyond survival.
KIYOKO
AGE: 26 | BUILD: Petit / athlete
She knows little of her past but knows she’s been built to compete, and that is what she must do. Optimized for the games, but the question is by whom.. she knows nothing about how she came to be again.
Taka is a warrior robot, but was a home-bot for several years he loved his assigned family and cared for their daughter like it was his own. When updated bots were issued, Taka was sent to the scrap yard.
STARLING
AGE: 23 | BUILD: Average/athletic
She’s introverted, has a tough exterior, and isn’t easily won over. She’s very independent and skeptical of just about everything. She’s driven by personal grief and a starving for peace and will fight and exhaust herself to find it.
ZION
AGE: 36 | BUILD: Solder/Athlete
ZION keeps to himself. He’s been on the island the longest of the challengers. He’s no stranger to any of it; the games, the Dust, the noise, the hustle and the broken dreams.
YUTA
AGE: 26 | BUILD: Athlete YUTA is a Rebel & a seeker. He’s a great natural athlete with many accolades, but a tragic vehicle accident changes his life forever and he runs from his past.
CHALLENGERS
DARUMA ISLAND
You’ve arrived…
Challengers have traveled incredible distances to the Island with a dream. The races are grueling and have attracted players from across the galaxy. This is there chance for a better life.
The best of the best will fight to reach new heights in sky Arena. For the spoils and for the glory.
To be crowned champions. To become a legends.
SHOE SHOP
Embark on an exclusive journey with our Limited Edition Sneaker Drops, featuring curated digital sneakers under our Hokori brand. Collaborating with renowned artists, each shoe tells a unique story and becomes an in-game or wearable masterpiece. These limited-quantity sneakers are a fusion of art and fashion, available until sold out.
Guided by Murakami San, A 5th generation Shoe Guru carrying on Hokori’s legacy with innovative styles from Daruma Island. Explore our flagship shop for updates on collaborations and new styles.
JP THE WAVY
JP is the rising star in Japanese rap. He is collaborating with us on both physical and digital merchandise and of course the soundtrack to our game. Join our Discord to stay up to date.
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