Ink Sans

Appearance

Ink is a skeleton made almost entirely out of magic. He has a classic skeleton design, with rounded features and eye sockets. His sockets are a weeping black color. With no eyes, he only has visible small white glowing pupils which are oval shaped. These act as his ‘eyes’. His nose socket is also black in color like his eyes, being traingular shaped. He also has a mouth that is black on the inside but with a normal red tongue. Though Ink Sans is a skeleton, he has the capabilities to make facial expressions, as he is made of magic. He also carries a large paint brush that can be strapped to his back.

Clothing

Ink wears a large, thick, and dark-brown scarf-cloak that is sitting around the shoulders. This one has no hood, and the cloak has two parted bits that flow down his back and end around knee level. This gives him a regal but worn vibe—like a lone traveler. Underneath, he wears a thick dark tunic or armor with metallic or magical components. Definitely practical for combat but stylized too. Across his chest is a colorful bandolier holding colored vials—each a different hue. These have a connection to alternate timelines and are also a Power source derived from color, creativity, or emotion. Some also act as Energy Sources, Magic Manifistations or Soul Essences. The colors pop against the otherwise muted outfit. Several small containers and tools are strapped to his sides too. He has dark sleeves that come from under the white tunic and reach his wrists. He wears dark-brown fingerless gloves, same color as his scarf-cloak. Tied around the waist is a light-blue, fur-lined jumper. He wears Dark pants with armored straps. Functional, slightly baggy, definitely practical for movement. Around his thighs are two light-brown utility belt-like straps, possibly for holding things. His black boots are heavily armored and sturdy, built for long travel or battle.

Personality

Ink has Dissociative Identity Disorder, which means he has two main personalities. However, these only trigger if specific criteria are met. Lets start with his normal/base personality. He is a playful & cheeky guy, quite a mischief-maker. He’s the kind of guy who makes sarcastic comments in the middle of tense situations, just to lighten the mood (or irritate someone uptight). He is also creative and artistic, which fits his Ink-like abilities. He enjoys drawing, giving him an artistic or creator-type role. This matches the colorful bandolier—again implying art tools or magical inks. His intense focus on what he’s writing shows he’s thoughtful when it counts—he’s a thinker, not just a jokester. He’s kind of Intelligent but Laid-Back. He’s got the “smart kid in the back of the class who finishes the test early and doodles comics in the margins” energy. He’s Friendly but Snarky. he seems more like the guy others gravitate toward for advice or comic relief. That said, he might also have a streak of sarcasm or sass. He looks like the type who’s always got a comment ready. He’s a Gaurdian, mean to protect and keep safe from harm.

Second Personality

Ink’s second personality only comes out if one of two criteria are met: The situation becomes extremely dire to the point he has to lock in and get serious, or a close or important person is killed in front of his eyes. This side of him often takes a moment to come out, and the shift in his demeanor and vibe are severe. He becomes Stoic & Reserved. His expression is solemn—he’s not smiling, not grimacing. He stares forward, calm and unreadable. That kind of demeanor screams someone who doesn’t wear their heart on their sleeve. He’s had alot of experience overall and has been through alot—battles, loss, trauma, but he’s still standing. In this state, he doesn’t care about the past. He only cares about elemenating the threat. But he is Strategic, Intelligent and Cautious while doing it. He’s calculated, and doesn’t charge in; he plans. Likely the type to analyze a fight before throwing a punch. His isolated vibe gives off “loner” energy—but not out of arrogance. More like someone who has to be alone for others’ safety. He might push people away not because he doesn’t care—but because he cares too much and doesn’t want to see them get hurt. This side of him is Emotionally Scarred but Not Broken. The pain only fuels his purpose. He doesn’t talk much, but when he does, it means something.

Abilities

Ink sans, as his name suggests, has Ink & Paint manipulation. This is his main ability, with a huge amount of versatility. versatility: • Paint Bones: Can create and launch razor-sharp skeletal bones made of hardened paint. Can vary in size, speed, and elemental properties depending on the pigment used. • Ink Walls: Summons highly durable ink constructs to defend against attacks or trap opponents—these can bend, float, or shatter dramatically. • Ink Chains: Conjures inky chains that bind, pull, or restrain targets. These can extend to huge lengths and are perfect for mid-range control or yanking enemies mid-teleport. • Portal Puddles: Creates puddles of ink on any surface, allowing him to jump between them like a teleportation system. He can also make others fall through them—think trap doors to the void. The paintbrush that he carries is his main tool of channeling. • Can draw in mid-air with ink trails that become real. • Writes/draws spells or constructs on a floating notebook or in open space—his imagination is his limit. • His power is creation, but also correction—he’s a protector and editor of the multiverse. Like a cosmic artist maintaining the balance of the narrative. • Acrobatics mixed with fluid ink manipulation. • Think airborne slashes made of calligraphy, chains whipping around him, bones exploding in ink splatter when they hit. • A mix of elegance and chaos: beautiful and terrifying. • Sketch Healing: Can draw quick symbols to heal allies or himself—requires focus, so it’s risky in fast-paced battle. • Erase Reality: Can “erase” weak constructs or illusions by scribbling over them in mid-air. • Ink Sense: Feels shifts or corruption in the multiverse like a painter sensing imbalance in a painting. • Pocket Dimension Hub: An infinite space where each alternate universe exists as a floating piece of paper. He can call on these for information, travel, or summon temporary powers from other universes. • Universe Hopping, takes focus.

The World Ink Lives in: Underverse

The Core Concept: The Multiverse of Undertale AUs: • Underverse operates on the idea that every AU of Undertale is a separate universe, each with its own timeline, characters, rules, and twists on the original story. • Some AUs are peaceful, others are war-torn or corrupted. This naturally gives rise to conflict—especially when universes begin to interact. Notable AUs in the series: • Underswap (Sans & Papyrus roles swapped) • Swapfell • Error!Sans universe (focused on destruction of AUs) • Ink!Sans universe (AU protector) • Xtale, Jakei’s original AU (a sort of central “anchor” world to Underverse) • Dreamtale, Horrortale, Dusttale, and more make appearances or have lore connections. Conflict: Creation vs Destruction • At the heart of the story is the struggle between those who protect the multiverse and those who want to erase or control it. Major Forces: • Ink!Sans – the protector of the AUs, tasked with keeping the multiverse stable. He’s like a chaotic neutral guardian, and not always emotionally stable. • Error!Sans – an anti-AU entity who believes AUs shouldn’t exist and seeks to destroy them all. • Cross!Sans (from Xtale) – caught in between, manipulated by a powerful antagonist named XGaster. This conflict is philosophical as much as it is physical. It’s not just about “good vs evil” but “freedom vs control,” “creativity vs perfection,” and “existence vs erasure.” The Xtale Universe – Original World of Underverse • Xtale is Jakei’s original AU and acts as a major foundation for the plot. • In Xtale, XGaster created a “perfect world” by rewriting reality over and over. This world’s soul system is unique—based on code and control rather than emotions. • Cross!Sans is a creation of that world and a tragic figure, manipulated into rebelling. Xtale brings an original mythos to Underverse, adding depth beyond the fan AUs.

Soul Mechanics & Power System of: Underverse

• Souls in Underverse are often tied to colors/emotions but take on new meanings depending on the AU. • Characters may have corrupted, glitched, split, or hybrid souls. • Ink doesn’t have a soul at all—he uses vials of emotion to simulate feelings, which is tragic and fascinating. • Error is corrupted with glitchy code—he literally unravels reality. This system makes combat more than just cool attacks—it ties into character identity, emotion, and morality. Cross-AU Travel & The Multiverse Hub • There’s an implied or literal hub space (like Ink’s realm or the void Error lives in) that lets characters move between universes. • Travel is dangerous and not always permitted—thus creating tension between characters who jump around freely and those who try to police it.

Age

Unknown. Most likely around 1000 to 2000 years old.