Downfall (Zombie OOC)

[Spiritdragon]

GMs: Spiritdragon, XxSkittlezxX

IC:http://roleplayerguild.com/showthrea...54#post7641154

The Rules

1. Keep it PG-13, no excessive gore and take it to a pm if things get too intimate.
2. This roleplay will be casual to high casual, but most of all make sure people can reply to your post. You don't have to start out in a group but we'd like to get them together pretty quickly so that no one ends up left out.
3. Characters with a military/police/security/etc background are allowed but not very many. I'm looking at two at the most, if that.
4. Try to refrain from arguing in the OOC. If you have a problem with someone take it to PMs and/or let one of the GMs know. We're here to have fun after all.
5. Firearms are allowed but they are very rare and ammunition is even more so. To add to this firing one of them will attract the attention of every zombie and rabid animal in the area, so they should definitely only be used as a last resort because you will be mobbed, fair warning. Also, keep in mind whether or not your character would actually know how to use a gun.
6. Guns are now BANNED! Every character has had one thus far and that's enough of them.
7. I'll add more rules as necessary.

The Zombies

1. Zombies start out moving quickly and still have most of their human intelligence. The longer they remain undead the slower and stupider they get until for the most part they stand (or sit/lie) around. Zombies cannot be tricked into thinking you are one of them until their minds have deteriorated enough, usually a week and a half to two weeks after they first turn. Even then they will be highly suspicious and any sudden movements should be avoided. They are attracted to human sounds and loud noises, especially if the two are combined (I.e. yelling).
2. Meat eating animals like dogs and birds slowly become more aggressive the more contaminated meat they consume, making them rabid. Dogs are fast and rather smart, but while birds can fly around they're rather stupid. Hiding behind something and going completely still is often enough to shake them. Dogs you have to be more wary of.
3. The contamination spreads through bites mainly, but you don't want to ingest any of the blood/gore from a zombie either. Getting it in a cut will just make it very infected but won't turn you unless you really got coated in it.

Setting

The setting is St. Louis, Missouri in late fall, two months after the infection began. The days are cold, the nights are even worse. Winter will be setting in soon and unless proper shelter is found life will be even more miserable than it already is. Most of the stores are looted and debris fill the streets, making it somewhat difficult to get around without attracting attention. There are some supplies left behind but they are difficult to find and generally even more difficult to get to, because they are usually guarded by the remains of the people who had been trying to protect them and are now undead. The famous arch still stands, but it shows signs of wear and could collapse any day, and most other buildings are missing their windows and doors. There are not many birds to be worried about in the city, but there are many dogs so be careful.

The CS


We are currently closed to new applications. Those who were on the waiting list may come join us!

Name:
Age: (Please try to be reasonable with this. The younger the character is (to a point) the less likely they were to survive unless they had someone else with them.)
Appearance: (Description and/or picture, but if you do use a picture please no anime ones.)
Former career/job:
Personality: (At least two paragraphs)
Strengths:
Weaknesses:
Preferred weapon:
History: (At least one paragraph)

Accepted Characters


Temero Anderson ~ Spiritdragon
Karl Shanks ~ Sir Beowulf
Alexandra ~ Stephanie96
Carl ~ Huscarl
Rickard ~ Rtron
Mary Hopshade ~ Jumjummju
Anton Stepanov ~ Rahn
Keith Wells ~ PizzafaceJr
Sora Joleson ~ MiddleC
Katherine Johnson ~ gamerfiend

[Sir Beowulf]

Ffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff-
First.
Finally!
I should have a CS up by some time today.
Also, shouldn't there just be more than dogs and birds? It just seems kinda weird to say. "THE BIRDS WILL EAT YOUR FLESSHHH"

Full name:
Karl Shanks
Age:
Twenty-four.
Gender:
Male. (Isn't it obvious? :P)
Origins:
Born in America, he wasn't like all the other kids, he tended to be on the wild side. He loved to monkey around and do stunts that most others had the sense not to do. He loved fireworks, and often gave himself bad burns from messing around with 'em. He got into fights a plenty as well. His school work suffered, though, and he got pretty bad grades. He ended up wandering for a while, seeing the towns and counties, but then returned, getting a nice place in Missouri. He enrolled in college there and technically would be a Junior, but the zombie apocalypse tends to mess with your college plans.

He's barely survived this far, what with all the zambeans in the way.
Appearance: (Not including the Shotgun, of course, but that's pretty much what he'd look like.)


Personality:
Karl is what you would call a Dare Devil. He loves getting into the thick of things and won't back up from a challenge. Honestly, he wouldn't have made it this far without being so god damned lucky. He's reckless and easy to pick a fight with someone. He sometimes thinks for himself as well, not for the group. Most of the time he's hearty and nice, he always enjoys a good laugh, he loves makin' new friends, though, there isn't many 'friends' here in the zombie apocalypse. More like people who would beat you up to get a few cans of food.
Abilities/skills:
He's a good fighter, while he gets his fair share of bruises and beatings, spending much of his youth fighting has honed his skills fairly well. He's not very honorable, since honor isn't something useful in the apocalypse. He'll give you a nice punch to the groin if it meant a quick and easy fight.
Weaknesses:
He's very reckless, if you taunt him into doing something, he'll do it without a thought in his head. He also isn't very smart, he barely knows algebra, none the less physics and science. He's also very afraid of water, he doesn't swim very well at all.

Items:
-One medium sized pocket knife, with a can opener attached. Always handy for 'dem beans!
-A small bottle of water, about eight quarts, only half filled.
-Two cans of 'Fresh Spaghetti!'
-One can of unappealing dog food. (Hey, y' eat what you can! Hey, get it? Can! Oh, hush, you know it was a funny joke.)
Weaponry: A two foot long lead pipe, with the bottom of it cut off and sharpened to form a makeshift spear-thing. He also carries a .33 Ruger Pistol, with one bullets left. He stole it off of a fierce fight against a bandit, almost got shot for it. He's saving these for.. something.

Clothing:
-A nice and warm, yet worn, jacket. Plenty of pockets to hold the stuff that he doesn't have.
-A dirty shirt.
-A pair of jeans.
-A small pouch that hangs on a strap by his side.

[jumjummju]

Quick question: About how far is it into the apocalypse already? Like, are we starting right as it begins, is it a day or two into it, etc.

[Spiritdragon]

It's listed in the setting as two months after.

Sir Beowulf ~ Where'd he find the gun is my only question. And yes I'll be thinking of some other animals that could come into play.

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Name: Temero Anderson
Age: 29
Appearance: http://theadventuresoftransman.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/galleryimage_image_245.jpeg
Former career/job: Boxer

Personality:
On the surface Temero may seem like a nice guy, but that is only if he is taken at face value. On the inside he is cold and sadistic, willing to take down anything and anyone who gets in his way. He loathes anyone who acts like an idiot in his mind, so the "ditzy blond" personality type really drives him up a wall. Temero is absolutely ruthless, and because of this does not have many friends and does not take orders well, but neither does he care about being punished for failing to do so. He could be beaten into the ground and simply laugh in the face of his attacker. The pain is felt certainly but not paid much attention to.

There is one exception he makes about people however. If someone can earn his respect (usually by standing up to him without a problem or otherwise not being bothered by his attitude) he can get along with that person pretty well. Otherwise grudging acceptance to your presence is about as good as things are going to get. This isn't to say that he won't lend a hand and help keep people safe, but don't expect him to be happy about it. At all. In fact, go ahead and expect to at least be made fun of. He hates feeling as though he has failed someone, so if he tries to save a person and is unable to his mood will be very foul for a while after that but he will actually be nicer to other people during this time period because he feels guilty and hates himself.

Strengths: Hand-to-hand combat, doesn't give up in a fight, protects other people at all costs, knows his way around the city, knows how to live 'rough' (On the streets).
Weaknesses: Doesn't know how to use guns, doesn't work well with others, intelligent enough to get by but by no means the brightest bulb on the tree, has a tendency to rush into things without thinking (especially if it's a fight).
Preferred weapon: His fists or something he can swing like a pipe or a baseball bat.

History:
Temero actually grew up in the slums of St. Louis, keeping to himself for the most part because he didn't get along with the other kids and his parents weren't home very often since they both had to work a lot to keep the electricity on and the water running. As he grew up Temero started spending more and more time on the streets where he learned how to fight and act the way he does now. About the only thing that stuck with him from his parent's teachings was that you never stand idly by and watch someone get hurt. This earned him a bit of a following from the weaker people on the streets, though they knew better than to openly follow him around because they didn't have his respect at all. Despite his parents urging him to go to college Temero decided against it after attempting it for a brief time, managing to find a bit of an underground boxing group that was willing to overlook the fact that he hadn't finished college because hey, he provided entertainment. The only problem with this is that, besides Temero being an absolute brute, he is no good with a gun. Most of his training focused upon close quarters combat, making him good at fighting with his hands and getting people into corners, but not long distance attacks. When the apocalypse came he simply holed up in his quarters in the boxing building, coming out only when he desperately needed food.

[Sir Beowulf]

Ah, I'll set up how he found ZE GUN.
Other than that, accepted?

[Spiritdragon]

Yep, I'll accept him.

[Gamerfiend]

Name: Katherine Johnson

Age: 17

Appearance: Standing at about 5'6, Katherine stands taller than most girls. Having a slender build, she is quite petite for her height. Naturally her hair color is dark blonde, however before the outbreak, she bleached it out. Her roots are outgrown from two months of no touch ups. Currently wearing black leggings, a large bulky gray sweater with snoopy on the front, and chestnut color uggs. Overall she appears pretty dirty, though her face seems slightly clean.

Former career/job: Katherine attended high school up until the breakout. She had a job as a store clerk at the local super mart.

Personality: Katherine has always been the quiet girl, though not to be confused with the shy one. When provoked she can be quite the wildflower, especially when it comes to those that she loves or cares greatly for. Her gullible nature has always gotten her into trouble with people. She is quite weary of men, as she has been taken advantage of by them many times. You can usually find her chewing on her nails or playing with her hair.

Strengths: She is quick on her feet, and is able to sneak around quietly. She does have knowledge of archery. Having good social skills she is able to talk her way out of most situations, or talk people into something..

Weaknesses: She doesn't have much strength, nor any knowledge of firearms. She is easily manipulated into doing things. Katherine has a fear of the complete darkness, when things are pitch black she gets scared rather quickly.

Preferred weapon: A bow and some arrows she fashioned out of random objects she has encountered, and also has a large kitchen knife.

History: Growing up in a small town, Katherine learned the values of a good girl. When her parents decided to pick up and leave town for the big city life, she was not happy to say the least. She never adjusted well to the city, and to do this day does not know the area at all. Her parents were nomed on in the beginning of the outbreak, and her boyfriend took off to find his family off in California state. When she was a young girl, she got caved into an old mine. Ever since that event happened, she is unable to stay alone in the dark for very long.

[Spiritdragon]

Gamerfiend ~ I'd prefer there to be more in the personality and history section, and a few more strengths and weaknesses. ^_^

[Huscarl]

Name: Carl


Age: 25

Former career/job: Carl used to work in an auto-repair shop

Personality: Can get quite bad tempered, but the anger is always gone just as suddenly as it came. Carl doesn't say much, but appreciates dirty jokes. He can be reluctant to helping people if he hasn't got anything to gain from it, but usually end up doing it anyway, swearing with every breath. Carl is wary of women and often end up pushing them away from himself, even though deep down he is very lonely.

Since the end of society, Carl has heard all sorts of stories and explanations regarding the epidemic. Some say it's the reckoning, that the kingdom of heaven coming real soon. Others have told him there are departments of the government left out there, still fighting the good fight, trying to develope a vaccine. Carl himself is a non-believer. He knows what he sees is real and stops right there. He has never believed in any god, conspiracy or tall tale anybody has told him, ever. What he knows for sure is this: the world has gone to hell. But he has no intention of going down with it.

Strengths: Carl used to hunt a lot before the outbreak, lending him the skills needed to survive in the wild. He also owns a knife and a hunting rifle, although he only has five bullets left.

Weaknesses: His temperament and alcoholism often renders him friendless. He always seems to get into fights where he gets beat up.

Preferred weapon: His rifle, if not as a gun then as a club instead.

History: Carl came to the states when he was a teenager. Before that he'd lived in northern Sweden. His parents got divorced, mainly because Carls father was a swine who beat his mother, and so Carl and his mother went to America. At first Carl hated everything, hated being different and in a different world. But eventually he settled in, learned to speak english properly, and got himself a job that he liked. And so just as quickly as things had started to become really swell, people started dying in some freak disease and rose again as zombies. He's lost everybody and everything to the epidemic, living now only for tomorrow.

[Spiritdragon]

Huscarl ~ Please expand upon his personality and history, and remember that alcohol is going to be incredibly rare so he wouldn't be likely to find much of it.