Pvt. Kidd

Pvt. Kidd (later known as Cpl. Kidd, and then Sgt. Kidd) is the main protagonist of the series 'Where Tingles Dare!', and the character who's point of view the series is viewed from. They are a soldier of the Republic of Slumberland who, at the time of the series' beginning, holds the rank of Private First Class. They serve as part of Sgt. Matthew Kramer's squadron, and is particularly respected and favored by the Sergeant.

Pvt. Kidd and Sgt. Kramer's first interaction is on the first day of him joining the squad, with the latter welcoming them and informing them on their plans. After a fight with Insomniac forces, they make it to the rendezvous point and meet with Lt. Miles Brisbane. After this point, Kidd and Miles are on a reconnaissance mission together when the Insomniac Empire strikes them as part of Operation: Rainfall. The two are separated and Pvt. Kidd is captured by the Empire.

While imprisoned, he meets civilian ASMRtist Quiet Quinn, who tells him that he has heard of the Private and their squad's efforts, while also informing him of Miles' death and the Empire's torture methods against their prisoners. They are then brought forward by an unnamed guard, who presents them before General Rage. Rage interrogates them in an attempt to get information about the Republic's plans, however Kidd resists the efforts and does not give up any information. This is where Kidd first learns about Hypnos, the ability that allows ASMRtists to create their content.

General Rage, once seeing he is unable to get any information out of the Private, sends them back to their cell. This is where he meets Victor, a monster puppet ASMRtist who goes by the alias MonsterPuppetASMR. The two speak while Kidd recovers from their injuries, with Victor being unable to help due to his lack of knowledge of human anatomy. Luckily, the Insomniac base is soon after attacked by the allied forces of Kipshire and Hirune, and the two are rescued along with the rest of the prisoners. After they are brought to safety, Kidd is met by Swift Indigo, a soldier of the Hirune Shogunate who was part of the attack on the base. While being escorted to safety, they briefly speak to MoondancerASMR, a fellow ASMRtist and prisoner of war.

Soon after being rescued, Kidd is taken to be treated by an unnamed medic working under the Kipshire army, who treats Kidd's injuries while the two talk. After recovering, Kidd leaves and reunites with Sgt. Matthew Kramer. After exchanging pleasantries, Kramer informs Kidd of the unit's plan to meet with the Sleep Resistance to gain information. Knowing that Kidd has gone through much pain and suffering, Kramer offers for him to be honorably discharged of his duties. However, the Private refuses, instead opting to spring back in to action and join the unit's effort once more. Respecting his bravery and loyalty, the Sergeant promotes Kidd to the rank of Corporal, before the two embark on their next mission.

After making it to the Sleep Resistance hideout, they are informed by resistance member Zizzi that allied forces from the nation of Spatstrana are currently planning an attack on Insomniac forces. They make contact with a unit of the Spatstrana military and speak with Lt. Dimitri Ivanov, who informs them that they have managed to push the Army of Madness back to their borders, and are planning to continue their efforts to wipe them out once and for all.

Ivanov tells the newly promoted Corporal of the Insomniac Empire's super weapon, the Nightmare Cannon, which will be used to destroy the Hypnos of ASMRtists across the globe. They plan to intercept the Empire's attempts and destroy the weapon, which will ensure victory for the allied forces.

After the Spatstrana units have disrupted the attempt to get the cannon operational, the Kipshire Royal Air Force destroys the weapon with an airstrike. With the cannon destroyed and Insomniac forces pushed back, Kidd and the rest of the Republic forces are able to penetrate the Empire's land and attack their capital, Tossandturn. The attack is successful, and nearing the end of the battle and the Hypnos War as a whole, Kidd and Kramer infiltrate the Imperial Palace. Here, they are able to corner General Rage, who admits defeat and attempts suicide. He is stopped by the two Slumberland soldiers, and arrested.

With the General and Emperor arrested and Insomniac's military efforts destroyed, the allied forces claim victory. Kidd is seen speaking to Kramer one last time, who commends them for their efforts once more, and finally grants Kidd the rank of Sergeant, before the two say their goodbyes to one another.

What Sgt. Kidd does after the war's end is unknown.

### Trivia

* Pvt. Kidd's gender is unknown, most likely a creative choice to allow the viewer to self insert as them.
	+ This is mentioned briefly by Miles Brisbane, who questions their gender and states that they have an androgynous appearance.