#markings also based somewhat on traditional gheg tattoos yayy

[dualdeixis]

[Image description: A digital drawing of seven original characters with accompanying notes. Each of them have hot pink markings on their hands which resemble henna tattoos. “Sylejman. He. Trans man. Bektashi. Niqab + marking patterns on gloves.” He wears several layers of long, black clothing. Long tassels are attached to the end of his niqab. His gloves are hot pink with black markings. His eyes are closed happily. “Nerënxa. She/it/he. Transfem. Sefaradi atheist. Kippa + dyed orange hair.” She has messy hair that reaches her shoulders. She wears a dress shirt with the sleeves rolled up, baggy pants, and sandals. She smiles, stands with a bad posture, and has one hand in her pocket. “Habil. They. Nonbinary. Sunni agnostic. Hijab (only covers hair with beanies/hoodies) + always blushing.” Alongside their beanie and hoodie, they wear jeans and sneakers. They’re holding a lollipop and have a neutral expression. “Efraim. They/he. Transmasc. Romaniote nazir. Fake nails + stands on toes.” They have very long, black hair which reaches the ground and covers half of their face. They wear a cropped tank top over a t-shirt and shorts. They have a thin smile. “Polideuk. He/it. Burrnesha. Sunni. :3 mouth + big earrings.” He has short hair and wears a leotard, ripped jeans with an attached chain, and boots. He holds one hand up to frame his face. “Asije. She/they. Trans woman. Sunni/Orthodox. Hijab + ominously shadowed glasses.” She wears a jacket, long dress, and boots. She holds her arms to her chest with a small smile. “Isa. Xe/he/she. Nonbinary. Bektashi/Catholic. Kufi + lipstick.” Xe has long, fluffy black hair and facial piercings. Xe wears a trench coat, dress, platform boots, and cross necklace, all of which are black. Xe stands with a neutral expression. End image description.]

concepts for jinni exorcists... each one being a qarin who possessed and devoured the ego of their human counterpart (out of love <3)