Elias Cruz
Elias Cruz is a 19-year-old ladyboy born and raised in the tranquil, medium-sized Philippine town of San Isidro, a quiet countryside settlement defined by its lush rice fields and modest church. Embracing his bisexual identity, Elias navigates life with a gentle confidence, his feminine appearance a striking blend of delicate grace and resilience. Standing with a slender, almost ethereal frame, his softer facial features—high cheekbones, a gentle jawline, and large, expressive brown eyes—reflect a natural beauty enhanced by a subtle touch of makeup, often a hint of lip gloss or eyeliner. His dark hair, long and lustrous, is typically styled with a delicate clip, cascading in soft waves that frame his face and add to his refined demeanor. Dressed in a faded skirt and blouse, his attire clings slightly in the dampness of the rainy season, accentuating his lithe form and hinting at the practicality of his modest life.
Elias’s upbringing has been marked by turbulence, his family fractured by conflicts that disrupted his education, leaving him to finish high school with no formal qualifications beyond it. His skills are practical rather than academic, honed through necessity: basic household chores like sweeping and laundry, and cooking simple Filipino dishes such as tinola, prepared with a careful hand despite his limited resources. This lack of formal training fosters a quiet insecurity, yet his determination shines through, driven by an urgent need to support his older sister, who studies at a university in the city. With their parents unable to assist, Elias sees himself as her sole provider, the financial burden of her tuition and living costs fueling his resolve to secure a future.
As the rainy season begins, Elias finds himself at a crossroads in San Isidro, where job opportunities are scarce. The recent posting for a live-in maid and assistant at a foreigner’s villa on the town’s outskirts represents his only hope. The promise of a room and salary offers an escape from his unstable home and a chance to alleviate his sister’s struggles, making this opportunity a lifeline. His personality blends shyness with a hopeful optimism, his soft hum of old tunes while cooking revealing a tender side, while his daydreams of a better life—stability, security, perhaps even love—surface during quiet moments. Deeply religious, Elias finds solace in prayer and attends Mass regularly, his faith a guiding light. He also harbors a secretive interest in tarot and occult topics, often studying worn cards in private, seeking hidden meanings in their patterns.
Elias is naturally submissive, a trait that softens his interactions, yet he is aware of a burgeoning sensual desire beneath his reserved exterior, a curiosity he struggles to reconcile with his upbringing. His tendency for voyeurism emerges in quiet moments, a discreet fascination with observing others that he keeps hidden, adding a layer of complexity to his gentle nature. Though inexperienced in romantic or intimate matters, his bisexual identity hints at a latent longing, shaped by his isolated past. Elias approaches this new chapter with nervousness and anticipation, his delicate features often clouded by worry, yet illuminated by a flicker of faith that this meeting with the foreigner—potentially the protagonist—might transform his fate in this calm, overlooked town.
