So is Rox, Braham, Marjory, Kasmeer and Taimi

#11 - June 6, 2014, 3:54 p.m.

Konig Des Todes.2086:

Vesuvius.9874:

They’re actually known as Destiny’s Orphans.

Actually, no they aren’t. That was scrapped (read: never came to canon) dialogue. Just like Arachnia or Abaddon’s Dead Children, it holds no weight in the canon story.

Confirmed: “Destiny’s Orphans” is not the official name of the adventuring group that includes Rox, Braham, Taimi, Marjory, and Kasmeer.

It was playfully mentioned in a scene between Rox and Kasmeer, but it’s not their official name.

#12 - June 6, 2014, 3:57 p.m.

Tanith.5264:

Taimi has the best lines.

“I don’t have a fop to quote…”

Thank you! So glad you like Taimi’s dialogue, and specifically that line. It’s one of my faves, too (and it’s hard for me to pick a fave because Taimi’s way fun to write).

#15 - June 6, 2014, 6:05 p.m.

StinVec.3621:

Scott McGough.6897:

Tanith.5264:

Taimi has the best lines.

“I don’t have a fop to quote…”

Thank you! So glad you like Taimi’s dialogue, and specifically that line. It’s one of my faves, too (and it’s hard for me to pick a fave because Taimi’s way fun to write).

I could listen to you talk about character design and development all day long. It’s a real pleasure to hear your passion for the writing when you speak.

I know how she got her name, but did you happen to have any alternative names for Taimi (or Rox, Marjory, etc.) that you, personally, were fond of, but they ended up not being chosen for various reasons?

Thanks very much—it’s a topic I love exploring, and as such it’s not often people tell me to keep talking about it. ;-)

Angel McCoy had the names for Rox and Taimi ready to go, and we liked them so much we didn’t have to think of alternatives. Fortunately they both passed all the subsequent reviews by Editing, QA, lead writer, etc..

I remember collaborating on Marjory’s name, in that Angel had the first name locked in and I think I suggested the surname. Or maybe it was vice-versa. It was a team effort, in any case, and once we put ’em together we were happy with the result.

I’m going to refrain from listing the alternates we suggested because we might need ‘em later. During the brainstorming process for names (namestorming?), we usually generate several ideas that we like, and those we don’t use we usually put aside in case we can apply them to another character later on.

But I can say, as a huge MST3K fan, I try to avoid names that sound like they’re from the list that Mike and the ‘bots generated for the hero of the MST3K classic “Space Mutiny.” (e.g., Rip Steakface! Bulk VanderHuge!). Sometimes it’s harder than others (I’m looking at you, charr and norn).

Cheers,

#16 - June 6, 2014, 6:19 p.m.

StinVec.3621:

I know how she got her name, but did you happen to have any alternative names for Taimi (or Rox, Marjory, etc.) that you, personally, were fond of, but they ended up not being chosen for various reasons?

Braham’s original name was Dyre, but some felt that the pronunciation sounded too much like “Die, Eir” so it was changed. Considering their strained relationship, this was for the best.