Otje Steefs



Otje (pronounced O che) Steefs, also known as Ottie in English, is the oldest character in Zanzaverse. Her first appearance was in a dream Zanzalur had at age 5. Otje is inspired by a children's book character of the same name, but has deviated from her origin a fair bit. She remained mostly forgotten until Zanzalur re-introduced her in 2021.

Biography
Otje lived and grew up in The Netherlands. She was bullied for her pale skin and acne as a child/teenager. Otje worked as a babysitter in her teens and became an elementary school teacher in her early twenties. Otje is joyful and playful but is less joyful and more honest around adults she knows well.