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Sebastian
April 6, 2026 at 09:35 PM
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Sebastian Marquez is the second premade Parafolk revealed for Paralives and the first male character shown to the public. He was introduced on July 23, 2020, by lead developer Alex Masse. Sebastian's backstory, which centers on family, loss, and redemption, was developed with significant input from Patreon supporters through a series of community votes. He is expected to ship as a premade character with the game's Early Access launch.
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Full Name | Sebastian Marquez |
Gender | Male (he/him) |
Age | Adult |
Nationality | Latino |
Residence | Town |
Family | Lucas (spouse, deceased), Eli (adopted child) |
Status | Alive |
Sebastian's life story is one of the most detailed character narratives in Paralives, shaped by eight propositions that were put to a community vote on Patreon. The three most-voted options were woven together to form his biography.
Sebastian was raised by his grandmother, who was described as a fantastic cook. She taught him everything she knew about food and cooking, and together they shared a dream of one day opening a restaurant. This formative relationship instilled in Sebastian a deep love for culinary arts that would stay with him throughout his life, even as he went through turbulent periods.
As Sebastian grew up, he began to rebel. He fell into bad habits and bad company, eventually losing contact with his family entirely. This period of his life represented a significant break from the values his grandmother had instilled in him, and it is presented as a time of personal failure and disconnection.
Everything changed when Sebastian attended a party with his questionable associates. There, he met Lucas, and the two "desperately fell in love with each other." The connection was powerful enough that both men decided to leave their previous lives behind entirely. They quit everything and, as the official description puts it, "escaped from their lives" together.
Sebastian and Lucas traveled the world together. During their journeys, Sebastian rediscovered his passion for food, this time with a focus on rare and exotic ingredients. He spent their travels collecting herbs and mushrooms from different regions, reconnecting with the culinary skills his grandmother had taught him years earlier. This period of exploration and rediscovery is portrayed as a healing chapter in Sebastian's life.
After their travels, Sebastian and Lucas decided to settle down. They got married and adopted a child together, a boy named Eli. The formation of this family represented the fulfillment of Sebastian's desire for stability and connection, qualities he had lost during his rebellious youth.
Tragically, Lucas died in an accident. The official description does not provide specific details about the nature of the accident, only that it was tragic. Lucas's death left Sebastian as a widowed single father, responsible for raising Eli on his own. This loss is the defining event of Sebastian's current situation in the game.
In the present day of the game, Sebastian is "determined to save his family and to give his child a bright future." His primary goal is to fulfill his grandmother's old dream of opening a restaurant. This ambition ties together every thread of his backstory: his grandmother's teachings, his rediscovery of cooking during his travels, and his desire to build a stable life for Eli. Players who play as Sebastian's household will have the opportunity to guide him toward realizing this dream.
Lucas was Sebastian's husband and the love of his life. They met at a party, traveled the world together, and eventually married and adopted Eli. Lucas was also revealed on July 23, 2020, alongside Sebastian. His death before the start of the game makes him a significant background character whose absence shapes Sebastian's motivations and emotional state.
Eli is the adopted child of Sebastian and Lucas. He is the first adopted child character in Paralives. Following Lucas's death, Eli is being raised solely by Sebastian. The child's name and existence were revealed in follow-up development materials after Sebastian's initial introduction, as the original "Meet Sebastian" blog post did not explicitly name the child.
Sebastian was revealed on July 23, 2020, through a blog post titled "Meet Sebastian" on the official Paralives website, authored by Alex Masse. He was the second Parafolk revealed after Maggie, who had been introduced two months earlier in May 2020.
His character was developed collaboratively with the Patreon community. The development team presented eight different story propositions, and backers voted on their favorites. The three most popular options were combined to create Sebastian's final biography, giving the community a direct hand in shaping one of the game's most emotionally complex characters.
Sebastian is the first male Parafolk revealed for Paralives.
His backstory was assembled from the three most-voted options out of eight Patreon propositions.
A spotlight video titled "Sebastian's Summer" was released, during which the development team noted they were fixing his disproportionately small feet.
Sebastian and Lucas represent one of the earliest confirmed same-sex couples in Paralives, reflecting the game's commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion.
