Deep

Deep is Kraken's grandson, a curious but bored young sea-dweller who longs for human-made objects and adventures beyond his home. He is eager, impulsive, and brave, often leading the group on risky gambits. Deep’s optimism keeps the team moving, even when his choices spark conflict and danger.

Evo is an anglerfish and Deep’s friend who provides cautious perspective to the group. He values safety and loyalty, balancing Deep’s impulsiveness with a pragmatic view of their perilous voyage. Evo’s companionship helps the team endure long, treacherous undertakings.

Alice is a shrimp and one of Deep’s close allies. She brings practicality and humor to the group, often mediating tensions and facilitating teamwork. Her quick thinking helps the trio navigate tricky situations and maintain morale.

Maura is a Moray eel who initially appears as a predator but joins the team after acknowledging her loneliness. She becomes a valuable ally, using her strength and cunning to protect the group. Maura’s loyalty grows as trust is earned, and she proves to be a formidable fighter in battles.

Norma is a vampire squid who performs musically aboard the ship and holds crucial information about Nathan’s location. While initially intimidating, she reveals a sense of drama and wisdom, offering guidance through her interactions with the crew.

Rico is the leader of the yeti crabs who dwells near the Brooklyn Bridge area and challenges the group to a dance battle. His charisma and romance with Alice demonstrate the lighter, playful side of a world under threat. Rico’s role evolves from rival to ally as the journey progresses.

Darcy is a penguin who collaborates with his assistants to devise a plan to freeze the underwater world and escape on Ark-3. He embodies a calculating antagonist whose schemes threaten the team’s safety. Darcy’s machinations create the central conflict they must outmaneuver.

Luigi is a walrus who helps Darcy distract the main characters. He, along with Ralph, represents the opportunistic side of conflict but can also be swayed by the group’s determination to survive. Luigi’s interactions reveal the undercurrents of alliance and betrayal in a desperate world.

Ralph is a dolphin who assists Darcy in their plan to trap the heroes. He embodies the mischievous yet intelligent nature of oceanic creatures who navigate loyalties amid danger. Ralph’s choices influence the stakes of the escape and resistance.

Nathan is the white whale who holds the key to helping their home, the one Deep and his friends seek. He represents a beacon of hope and guidance, whose location drives the expedition. Nathan’s presence signals the potential for salvation amid catastrophe.

Kraken is the elder sea creature and the grandfather of Deep, a protector who established the original underwater colony. His legacy and wisdom anchor the community, even as the younger generation seeks new paths. Kraken’s influence shapes the mission's stakes and the group’s sense of duty.