1. Marlon
Full Name: Marlon Rumi BayuputraAge: 21 years oldMajor: Philosophy
Personality:
Serious when needed, but usually humorous.
Uses humor as a way to deal with difficult or awkward situations.
Sharp thinker, but avoids sounding too academic or rigid.
Curious about moral and ethical concepts, yet cautious of falling into rigid dogmas.
Habits/Traits:
Often presents arguments using odd or unexpected analogies that spark deeper thought.
Prefers relaxed discussions at coffee stalls rather than formal classroom debates.
Role in the Story:
Acts as a bridge between free thought and real-life experiences.
Frequently challenges Romo's ideas and engages in discussions with Riri.
2. Alesha Nefertari Bayuputri (Riri)
Nickname: Riri (taken from her middle name)Age: 21 years oldMajor: (Not yet defined, but likely relevant to the core discussions in the story)
Personality:
Serious and analytical thinker.
Highly expressive—her emotions are easily read through dramatic facial expressions.
Very attentive to small social and environmental details.
More systematic in her thinking than Marlon, but still open to new ideas.
Habits/Traits:
Frequently takes notes or observes details others tend to overlook.
Can become very enthusiastic when something captures her interest.
Role in the Story:
Provides an observant perspective throughout their journey.
Acts as a mediator between Marlon and Romo during their debates.
3. Pak Herman
Full Name: Herman (last name not yet defined)Age: In his 50sOccupation: Online taxi driver
Background:
Former small-scale entrepreneur.
Once successful due to his greed, but ended up being disliked by many.
Tried living more humbly and restraining himself, but his business failed.
Now lives a more resigned life, working as an online taxi driver.
Personality:
Realistic and deeply familiar with social realities.
Possesses wisdom shaped by life experience.
Rarely engages in debate, but his words often deliver hard truths to the younger generation.
Habits/Traits:
Likes to explain things using simple analogies.
His street-smart logic often contrasts with academic thinking, yet proves accurate in practice.
Role in the Story:
Serves as a mentor and voice of real-world experience for Marlon, Riri, and Romo.
4. Muhammad Ramadhan (Romo)
Nickname: RomoAge: 21 years oldMajor: Philosophy
Background:
Raised in a strict Islamic educational environment.
Holds firmly to religious teachings, especially the belief that the Seven Deadly Sins must be avoided entirely.
Faces intellectual tension upon entering the world of philosophy, which questions many foundational beliefs.
Personality:
Strong in principles, yet begins to experience internal conflict.
Often speaks with arguments grounded in religion and moral absolutism.
Tends to defend his beliefs with conviction, while secretly beginning to question certain aspects.
Habits/Traits:
Frequently quotes verses from the Qur'an or Hadith in discussions.
Often sighs or shakes his head when he disagrees, but strives to remain calm.
Role in the Story:
Represents the perspective of moral absolutism, which will be challenged throughout the journey.
His character will evolve, either by strengthening or adjusting his beliefs in response to the realities he encounters.