#is this just a redirection of the urge to assign random characters classpects? maybe

[mooglethyst]

Not For Broadcast characters as Metaphor: ReFantazio tribes

Jeremy Donaldson: Clemar. Of course the face of the NNN is going to be one, and if there's anyone who fits that description of being free-spirited, rational, and distasteful of illogical restraint, it's him.

Megan Wolfe: Roussainte. It makes sense for the other anchor to be another populous tribe. She's aggressive and career-driven, showing plenty of that stereotypical superiority vs. inferiority focus.

Alex Winston: Elda. They used to be a janitor before stumbling into the broadcast room and are frequently looked down on and not taken seriously. This also gives them plenty to gain from Advance's laws.

Peter Clement: Nidia. He's sociable and charming when he wants to be, and TV celebrity status suits a nidia perfectly. Critics of Advance also tend to focus on him even more this way, accusing him of being a liar and a fraud, which distracts from the real threat:

Julia Salisbury: Elda. She's thoroughly unused to public appearances pre-Advance (see Bits of Your Life) and wants equality even in the face of intense discrimination. This also adds another interesting layer to the Advance vs. Disrupt debate from fellow elda Alex's perspective.

Alan James: Roussainte. He fits the stereotypes to a T -- belligerent, militaristic, competitive, proud. Easy pick.

Jenny Hartley: Eugief. She's diplomatic and kind, but prefers to stick to the background and let more broadly-respected tribes be the face of the news. This also lends an edge to all those failed blind dates. (I'm assuming a more modern/post-game society where even a eugief could hold a managerial position if she proved herself, but I'd also take mustari for similar reasons)

Patrick Bannon: Ishkia. He's incredibly self-absorbed and assumes everyone else should see him for the genius he is, but really his tribe only gets him so far.

Robyn Shorte: Mustari. She's generally friendly, but not always easy to read -- she can be snarky and insensitive, and how much is deliberate vs. ignorant is sometimes left up to interpretation.

Robert Boseman: Rhoag. He's professional and stiff, and perhaps sees himself as a father figure to Alex -- especially in The Timeloop.

Dave Davison: Paripus. Another easy choice -- he's laid-back, hedonistic, and painfully honest. Plus the idea of a paripus being fourth-wall aware is just really funny to me.