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Yo yo yo! So if anyone wants any sliver of a relationship with Cal or Charlie, bad, good, or otherwise, like this and I'll hit you up about it because I have one hell of a fear of being annoying!*awkwardly smiles and gives thumbs up and then screams when I realize I fucked up the Character section by accidentally posting there and now there's just an awkward spot and oh well guess I will have to make a third character later on should be fun!*
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James Carrigan
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B A S I C P R O F I L E
● N A M E ●
James Tobias Carrigan
'Zero'- Alias as a graffiti artist
'Zero'- Alias as a graffiti artist
● A G E ●
19
● G E N D E R ●
Male
● O C C U P A T I O N ●
Mechanic
Store Clerk
University Student (Gap Year)
Store Clerk
University Student (Gap Year)
● L O O K S ●
Physically, James isn't very impressive or far from the norm. He stands at around 6ft even, but his build is closer to the ectomorphic (slim) body type. He has no visible scars, apart from a small scar crossing the eyebrow over his left eye from a bike accident a year ago. His face is quite sharp with a strong jawline, but slightly softer nose and ears. His eyes are murky blue-grey colour, with a sharp shape and, while not covered by a hood, are very expressive of his emotions, as if to compensate for his face's lack there of.
Typically, he wears casual shirts with a hoodie and jacket over top, with a pair of jeans and motorcycle boots. He also has a pendant of a gothic cross, a gift from his sisters before he left the country.
His slim frame is dotted with various tattoos of different meanings, including a Grim Reaper on his left fore-arm, a pair of mechanical wings on his right wrist, a 3d dragon perched on his left shoulder blade and two wolves, one black and one white, fighting over his heart. If he's close enough with someone, he'll explain what they mean if they ask.
Typically, he wears casual shirts with a hoodie and jacket over top, with a pair of jeans and motorcycle boots. He also has a pendant of a gothic cross, a gift from his sisters before he left the country.
His slim frame is dotted with various tattoos of different meanings, including a Grim Reaper on his left fore-arm, a pair of mechanical wings on his right wrist, a 3d dragon perched on his left shoulder blade and two wolves, one black and one white, fighting over his heart. If he's close enough with someone, he'll explain what they mean if they ask.
P S Y C H E
● P E R S O N A L I T Y ●
Polite but quiet and anti-social, James doesn't really present himself much in a casual environment, and he's very much the type to disappear into the background without anyone really noticing. He can present himself if he needs to, when he's working and whatnot, but it doesn't persist after he leaves work. He has few friends, and even fewer close ones, and he's almost always seen alone. This doesn't bother him much, as he feels uncomfortable around large groups or spending prolonged periods of time with others. When asked about it, he often gives vague answers about 'preferring solitude' or 'having other things to worry' about, but the truth is that he is suspected to have a very mild form of Asperger Syndrome which makes it difficult for him to interact with people unless he is completely relaxed.
When he warms up to someone, he is much more relaxed around them. He can speak more openly, and shows more of the emotions that he hides from others. If he finds something funny he'll laugh out loud instead of barely giving a tiny smile, and if he's sad he'll show it in his posture. He's also more open with his opinions and interests, like street art and such, and is more willing to share his goal of becoming a robotics engineer after leaving University. While he admits the money is an attractive part of the job, he finds technical things interesting and likes to do things that he can get involved with.
On the more negative side of himself, he can get very defensive about himself and those close to him and his temper, while a very long one, is very aggressive. If someone pushes him too far, he is liable to snap and react violently before isolating himself. If someone were to confront him in his state, he would, at best, glare at them until they leave or, at worst, straight up punch them. If left alone, or helped by someone close, he usually calms down after an hour or so.
When he warms up to someone, he is much more relaxed around them. He can speak more openly, and shows more of the emotions that he hides from others. If he finds something funny he'll laugh out loud instead of barely giving a tiny smile, and if he's sad he'll show it in his posture. He's also more open with his opinions and interests, like street art and such, and is more willing to share his goal of becoming a robotics engineer after leaving University. While he admits the money is an attractive part of the job, he finds technical things interesting and likes to do things that he can get involved with.
On the more negative side of himself, he can get very defensive about himself and those close to him and his temper, while a very long one, is very aggressive. If someone pushes him too far, he is liable to snap and react violently before isolating himself. If someone were to confront him in his state, he would, at best, glare at them until they leave or, at worst, straight up punch them. If left alone, or helped by someone close, he usually calms down after an hour or so.
● R O M A N T I C I N T E R E S T S ●
James is heterosexual, but while open to a relationship he isn't actively looking for one. While some people believe he is more interested in a physical relationship, the truth is a string of failed relationships as a teen has damaged his self esteem to a point that he feels mostly unwanted.
● O R I G I N S T O R Y ●
Born in Colchester, England, James had a fairly average childhood. Born to married parents Adam and Victoria Carrigan, he is the eldest child of 3 siblings, two younger sisters named Naomi and Sam. An intelligent young man, He finished his GCSEs with A* and A across the board, while also being involved with the local detachment of Air Cadets as well as learning to play the violin to grade 6. He enrolled in a Hi-tech Engineering course at the local technical college after leaving school at 16, completing it 3 years later with high enough grades to be accepted into University. He has an A2 Motorcycle licence since turning 19.
Instead of going straight to University, he decided to take a gap year and travel to America for a year. After a few weeks travelling, he settled into Verona, with the intention of staying until the start of the next educational year. He took up a few odd jobs to make ends meet, such as a mechanic, store clerk and bartender at some of the less reputable bars. While travelling, he also started as a graffiti artist under the handle 'Zero', so he's a regular at the Gallery in his free time, when he's not shutting himself in his apartment or riding around on his bike, a 125cc Suzuki Marauder.
After mysteriously falling ill from the strange illness that struck the town, he recovered three days later with seemingly no differences. Strangely, some of the residents of the town start to get headaches around him, but he doesn't understand why.
Instead of going straight to University, he decided to take a gap year and travel to America for a year. After a few weeks travelling, he settled into Verona, with the intention of staying until the start of the next educational year. He took up a few odd jobs to make ends meet, such as a mechanic, store clerk and bartender at some of the less reputable bars. While travelling, he also started as a graffiti artist under the handle 'Zero', so he's a regular at the Gallery in his free time, when he's not shutting himself in his apartment or riding around on his bike, a 125cc Suzuki Marauder.
After mysteriously falling ill from the strange illness that struck the town, he recovered three days later with seemingly no differences. Strangely, some of the residents of the town start to get headaches around him, but he doesn't understand why.
T H E M U N D A N E
● S U P E R P O W E R ●
Power Neutralisation
● P O W E R C L A S S I F I C A T I O N ●
Aberration
● A B I L I T I E S ●
His power completely cancels out the powers of other Mundanes. Any attempt to use their powers results in a mild to searing headache, depending on how strongly they try. This is a reflexive ability, but he can activate it at will when he becomes aware of it.
While initially limited to contact, As he becomes more aware of his power he can expand the range of his power to cover larger areas, or focus on specific targets at a distance.
While initially limited to contact, As he becomes more aware of his power he can expand the range of his power to cover larger areas, or focus on specific targets at a distance.
● W E A K N E S S E S ●
Physically, his body isn't enhanced in any way and his powers cannot negate any effects not directly linked to the usage of a Mundane's power. Physical things, like weapons or hazardous elements, can still injure, maim or even kill him. Projecting his power is also draining to his stamina and extended periods can cause him to blackout and collapse.
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The GMs have agreed on you adding at least one more weakness to Rain's sheet before we can accept her. Please look here for further inspiration.
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James is accepted! Feel free to add him to the CS tab!
@reiko
Alex is also accepted! Move her on over to the CS tab! :DD
The GMs have agreed on you adding at least one more weakness to Rain's sheet before we can accept her. Please look here for further inspiration.
@Shadow Daedalus
James is accepted! Feel free to add him to the CS tab!
@reiko
Alex is also accepted! Move her on over to the CS tab! :DD
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Finally >.>
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Finally >.>
● N A M E ●
Erik Royce Lovelace
● A G E ●
18 (04/16)
● G E N D E R ●
Male
● O C C U P A T I O N ●
▷ High school Student (12th)
▷ PT Florist at The Watering Can
Not because he needs the money. It's a soothing job. The ladies in his family taught him everything he knows. Also, discounts.
▷ Contributor to the Verona Herald
▷ PT Florist at The Watering Can
Not because he needs the money. It's a soothing job. The ladies in his family taught him everything he knows. Also, discounts.
▷ Contributor to the Verona Herald
● L O O K S ●
Tousled, soft blonde hair that changes shades depending on the lighting, Erik stands at 6'1", has a cross between blue and green in his stare, and to most, if not all, of the townspeople he is seen as a proactive busy body. There's something about the way he carries himself that gives him this strange allure. A mysterious boy, even if he is one of the more personable teenagers in town, that goes out of his way to keep himself busy. His nonchalant gaze is penetrating, although at times dull and distant, and can stop quite a few people in their tracks (regardless if he intended to get their attention or not).
Strong hands, slightly rough from working, that never fails to have something in them (ie. voice recorder, pen, scissors). His frame is slim and his body is indeed toned, thanks to a decent diet, his constant 'walking by foot to place to place' traveling, and a few pulls ups before his morning jog. Stamina for days. That being said, at first glance, he does look average in his built, but come a little closer and you'll definitely catch sight of his muscles. His strong arched brows and thick eyelashes only enhance his fair complexion and captivating eyes. Usually, Erik has a playful smile that is drawn into a hard line across his face. Mischievous.
And yet, he wasn't always as charming as he is now. As a boy, the most he attracted from people was their concerns because he was too thin, his cheek bones gave him a skeletal look, and he didn't like to talk unless he had to. Now he insists for others to take risks and get themselves out there. Interact with the world around them and no, he doesn't mean just the people.
Yes, he's a boy that comes from a fairly wealthy family, therefore allowing him to have a more leisure life compared to other kids, but being raised by a humble woman has made him not really care about how he presents himself (unless it's those rare occasions his mom forces him to class the fuck up). T-shirts, jeans, maybe his grandfather's family ring, his sunglasses morning and night, usually his black denim jacket that pockets all his essential every day belongings, and a good smoke. That's all he needs and even then, he'd rather be in his pajamas because they're comfortable. He's a simple boy when it comes to looks but when he does dress fancy, damn, he's fine.
Strong hands, slightly rough from working, that never fails to have something in them (ie. voice recorder, pen, scissors). His frame is slim and his body is indeed toned, thanks to a decent diet, his constant 'walking by foot to place to place' traveling, and a few pulls ups before his morning jog. Stamina for days. That being said, at first glance, he does look average in his built, but come a little closer and you'll definitely catch sight of his muscles. His strong arched brows and thick eyelashes only enhance his fair complexion and captivating eyes. Usually, Erik has a playful smile that is drawn into a hard line across his face. Mischievous.
And yet, he wasn't always as charming as he is now. As a boy, the most he attracted from people was their concerns because he was too thin, his cheek bones gave him a skeletal look, and he didn't like to talk unless he had to. Now he insists for others to take risks and get themselves out there. Interact with the world around them and no, he doesn't mean just the people.
Yes, he's a boy that comes from a fairly wealthy family, therefore allowing him to have a more leisure life compared to other kids, but being raised by a humble woman has made him not really care about how he presents himself (unless it's those rare occasions his mom forces him to class the fuck up). T-shirts, jeans, maybe his grandfather's family ring, his sunglasses morning and night, usually his black denim jacket that pockets all his essential every day belongings, and a good smoke. That's all he needs and even then, he'd rather be in his pajamas because they're comfortable. He's a simple boy when it comes to looks but when he does dress fancy, damn, he's fine.
● P E R S O N A L I T Y ●
Busybody ▷ Opportunist ▷ Audacious ▷ Energetic ▷ Attentive ▷ Intriguing ▷ Curious ▷ Stubborn ▷ Erratic ▷ Devoted
A go-getter in simple terms. Like his mother, Erik's ambition thrives in him like no other. Of course, mostly in things he invests his mind, time, and efforts in like getting primary sources for his stories (ie. interviewing townspeople), assisting his friends in many mishaps they get themselves involved in, and even finding time to play the keyboard and manipulating his music on Logic Pro. He's the the type of guy who would try anything just to say, "Hey, I did that before".
Don't knock it until you try it, right?
Erik's a fairly decent gardener and musician, but those are simply hobbies to him. Truly, his passion lies with writing. Any type of outlet, limitless storytelling, which is probably why he and Andy get along. Aside from his constant urge to get his hands dirty and usually wanting to be involved in his community, one way or another, Erik is pretty down to Earth. People comment on how he has a resting "I don't give a fuck" face, which has caused misunderstandings in the past, but ultimately, he's a honest dude and isn't afraid to speak his mind. There is no doubt he got his honesty from his mother. The only way to grow as an intellectual mind is if you put your views out there and allow people to challenge what you believe, either causing you to change your perspective or become more assure of yourself. He's definitely fond of conversationalists and hard hitting topics that give people food for thought.
Although he does seem cool, he could be off putting and estranged at times. Reckless and doesn't consider the consequences of his actions. A mouth with no filter that can be disrespectful if not told otherwise. His mysterious nature comes in the form of, he's highly invested in you but only feeds you bits and pieces of himself. Sure, he can talk about his opinions on a topic, but anything beyond that? You'll have to dig for it. Not because he doesn't want to talk about his personal life and issues, he'd just prefer not to. He's not going to add his problems to your plate and quite frankly, he'd like to think the only problem he really has is getting his mother to have more faith in him.
Like a double edged sword, his words can cut like a knife for both parties involved. A guard dog with a loud bark, who has spontaneous actions to back up his bite. His words can also protect others and shield them from hurt, especially when he goes full on defensive mode. Perhaps this is his loyalty shining through. Once he is involved with an issue or dilemma, it's hard to get him to back out.
He will never be a quitter. Unless it's a lost cause, which takes time to realize, but everyone loves a lost cause. He's no exception. His biggest flaw would be his anger, when it does take surface. He isn't often angered and he'd like to think he's good at keeping his emotions at bay. Erik has a way of subduing his emotions (making him more apathetic, than not) and uses smoking as a means to calm his (hard to notice) nerves (though he shouldn't smoke, his mom hates it). However, when he is angered, it's explosive and not easily containable. Once his fit is all said and done, he tends to close off and hide away from people, completely embarrassed of his sudden rage.
Don't knock it until you try it, right?
Erik's a fairly decent gardener and musician, but those are simply hobbies to him. Truly, his passion lies with writing. Any type of outlet, limitless storytelling, which is probably why he and Andy get along. Aside from his constant urge to get his hands dirty and usually wanting to be involved in his community, one way or another, Erik is pretty down to Earth. People comment on how he has a resting "I don't give a fuck" face, which has caused misunderstandings in the past, but ultimately, he's a honest dude and isn't afraid to speak his mind. There is no doubt he got his honesty from his mother. The only way to grow as an intellectual mind is if you put your views out there and allow people to challenge what you believe, either causing you to change your perspective or become more assure of yourself. He's definitely fond of conversationalists and hard hitting topics that give people food for thought.
Although he does seem cool, he could be off putting and estranged at times. Reckless and doesn't consider the consequences of his actions. A mouth with no filter that can be disrespectful if not told otherwise. His mysterious nature comes in the form of, he's highly invested in you but only feeds you bits and pieces of himself. Sure, he can talk about his opinions on a topic, but anything beyond that? You'll have to dig for it. Not because he doesn't want to talk about his personal life and issues, he'd just prefer not to. He's not going to add his problems to your plate and quite frankly, he'd like to think the only problem he really has is getting his mother to have more faith in him.
Like a double edged sword, his words can cut like a knife for both parties involved. A guard dog with a loud bark, who has spontaneous actions to back up his bite. His words can also protect others and shield them from hurt, especially when he goes full on defensive mode. Perhaps this is his loyalty shining through. Once he is involved with an issue or dilemma, it's hard to get him to back out.
He will never be a quitter. Unless it's a lost cause, which takes time to realize, but everyone loves a lost cause. He's no exception. His biggest flaw would be his anger, when it does take surface. He isn't often angered and he'd like to think he's good at keeping his emotions at bay. Erik has a way of subduing his emotions (making him more apathetic, than not) and uses smoking as a means to calm his (hard to notice) nerves (though he shouldn't smoke, his mom hates it). However, when he is angered, it's explosive and not easily containable. Once his fit is all said and done, he tends to close off and hide away from people, completely embarrassed of his sudden rage.
● R O M A N T I C I N T E R E S T S ●
When he and his mother moved to Verona, he befriended a girl, who goes by the name Elizabeth, and their relationship blossomed to a strong friendship. To this day, he still considers her his best friend and wouldn't change that for the world, even if his mother isn't fond of Liz's father, Lucas Farweight. Don't you worry about that, Eliana doesn't micromanage his friendships nor judge's a teenage girl based on the impression her father left on her.
There was a time, not too long ago, Erik had a strong crush on Liz. Perhaps, the feelings are still there and will always be there (or are they simply platonic siblings?). But even if she doesn't want to outwardly say it, he knows how she feels. The reality of the situation is: she's just not that into him. That's okay, he still has her in his life and that's all that really matters. If anyone needs to get in a relationship, it's probably their parents, for multiple reasons.
Anyways, he isn't against looking around and checking out what his school and town has to offer in terms of romantic interests. One thing that will never die in Erik is his loyalty. He's loyal to the point of complete stubbornness. Once he has his eyes set on a prize, it's game, set, & match (or at least, in his head he'd like to think he'd get the girl). He has attempted the casual sex life, but honestly? That lifestyle isn't for him. He would rather be single than jump between sex partners, all for the sake of giving him a temporary high. Friendships are far more important than romance to him and if he truly needed (needs) sex, he can just do his thing in his bedroom or something. Maybe one day he'll stumble upon the girl he wants to build a future with, but that day isn't today.
Oh and if he had a type: spirited brunettes. Define that however you'd like.
There was a time, not too long ago, Erik had a strong crush on Liz. Perhaps, the feelings are still there and will always be there (or are they simply platonic siblings?). But even if she doesn't want to outwardly say it, he knows how she feels. The reality of the situation is: she's just not that into him. That's okay, he still has her in his life and that's all that really matters. If anyone needs to get in a relationship, it's probably their parents, for multiple reasons.
Anyways, he isn't against looking around and checking out what his school and town has to offer in terms of romantic interests. One thing that will never die in Erik is his loyalty. He's loyal to the point of complete stubbornness. Once he has his eyes set on a prize, it's game, set, & match (or at least, in his head he'd like to think he'd get the girl). He has attempted the casual sex life, but honestly? That lifestyle isn't for him. He would rather be single than jump between sex partners, all for the sake of giving him a temporary high. Friendships are far more important than romance to him and if he truly needed (needs) sex, he can just do his thing in his bedroom or something. Maybe one day he'll stumble upon the girl he wants to build a future with, but that day isn't today.
Oh and if he had a type: spirited brunettes. Define that however you'd like.
● O R I G I N S T O R Y ●
If there was one thing Erik learned the first nine years of his life before he and his mom moved to Verona, it was how fortunate he was and how well off his family was (is) compared to others. There was his great aunt Maybelle Lovelace, a private eye detective years ago, who divorced far more times than he could count, each of her former husbands owning upstart companies that went bankrupt. The socialite of the family, who never had children, who is still kicken' at the age 80. She would be the the youngest of his grandfather's siblings. Then follows his great aunt Penelope Reynolds, who married astrophysicist Roger Reynolds. They had three children, who he guesses, are his second cousins? Right? Moving on, there's his second eldest great aunt, Caroline Fitz, who Eliana practically worships. Yeah, thanks to Auntie Carol, they moved to the United States.
Well, no matter, keeping track of family was not an easy feat to accomplish and it just kept growing, non-stop. There's more family, always, like how all his mom's cousins have children... but that's besides the point. The point is, he has a big ass (fortunate) family that likes to get involved and make something out of themselves. Anyone connected to the Lovelace name is by default recognized as those attached to the Lovelace legacy: Millennium Worldwide Holdings, Inc. Since his Aunt Jenna doesn't have children, the company would technically go to him, but does he want that? That's something he'd have to think about... eventually.
Growing up with his grandparents, Erik had weak social skills. The only people he was willing to interact with was family (preferably immediate). Anyone outside of that bubble, he'd grow unnervingly quiet and become completely unresponsive. His teachers believed he was Special Needs because of how little he interacted with the other kids. If anything, they found him practicing his spelling, reading a book, or writing his thoughts down on any piece of paper he could find. At home, he would either do exactly that or learn how to play the piano with his grandfather, or even go outside and plant flowers with his grandmother (sometimes aunt Jenna, if she visited). His grandparents occasionally had to go to conferences, meetings, and social events that had an abundance of people he did not know. If they didn't have time to find a baby sitter, they would bring him to these events and show him off (usually the parties, not so much the confidential business meetings). Grandma Cecilia tried her best when she wasn't at her teaching job to make Erik more confidant with speaking up and making friends.
He vaguely remembers his father's face. The images he has in his head is his dad's big hand ruffling his little boy hair and words of encouragement: get what you want at all cost. Not many bad memories of his biological father. If anything, there were only good, or he was just too young to understand the bad. Though, seeing how hurt his mother was after the divorce was enough for him to sit down and just observe. Take in what was going on and get his own opinions of his parents. Both of them. Does he care about his father not being involved in his life? Not really. His grandfather was more his dad anyways. Indifferent.
His mother, on the other hand, he adored (still adores) and once she was back from all her traveling, they were in separable. She thinks she did him wrong but he'd beg to differ. Eliana made sure her presence was still very much alive even while she was away. Erik still has all her letters she wrote to him while she was away (some of the places she visited didn't give her means to skype or make many phone calls). Her words so beautifully written. Her letters became his bed time stories and he'd write back, to the best of his child capabilities. When she was there to stay, he was completely ecstatic. He had his mother and he could show her how much he grew. It was his mother's return that helped him take risks and get involved in the community. With her at his side, he felt like he could take on anything.
Socializing? No problem. Performing on the piano in a ballroom filled with strangers? Easy. Getting in heated debates with kids in his class? He'd win. Unlike his mom, he was never bullied. Both before and after he had confidence to talk, no one ever touched a hair on his chinny-chin-chin. Before, his classmates simply left him be, afraid to approach him. After, they were intrigued to know more about him because it turned out that Erik Lovelace was a pretty cool kid.
And then they moved.
Erik never did have a say on whether or not he wanted to move to America, but it seemed like his mother had already decided before she spoke with his gramps and grams. The biggest transition in his life: getting accustomed to a new area, different people, and all things American. If he was more open about how he personally felt, he was not happy. He was not ready. He didn't think he could handle this drastic change.
There was a deep desire to shut down. What was he going to do without his grandparents? They were... there for him all his life and now it was him and his mother versus the world. If it wasn't for him making a couple of close friends within that first year at Verona, one being Elizabeth Farweight, Erik would have reverted back to his old self.
Ah. Then he started becoming a teenager and finding excitement in seeing how far he could test his mother's patience and walk past the perimeters she set for him. When he sees her in the halls now (since y'know, she's the Guidance Counselor), he can't help but give her a smirk. Don't get him wrong, his mother is one of the most important people in his life - it just amuses him when she gets fiery and tries to contain the adventurer within him.
Like mother, like son.
Well, no matter, keeping track of family was not an easy feat to accomplish and it just kept growing, non-stop. There's more family, always, like how all his mom's cousins have children... but that's besides the point. The point is, he has a big ass (fortunate) family that likes to get involved and make something out of themselves. Anyone connected to the Lovelace name is by default recognized as those attached to the Lovelace legacy: Millennium Worldwide Holdings, Inc. Since his Aunt Jenna doesn't have children, the company would technically go to him, but does he want that? That's something he'd have to think about... eventually.
Growing up with his grandparents, Erik had weak social skills. The only people he was willing to interact with was family (preferably immediate). Anyone outside of that bubble, he'd grow unnervingly quiet and become completely unresponsive. His teachers believed he was Special Needs because of how little he interacted with the other kids. If anything, they found him practicing his spelling, reading a book, or writing his thoughts down on any piece of paper he could find. At home, he would either do exactly that or learn how to play the piano with his grandfather, or even go outside and plant flowers with his grandmother (sometimes aunt Jenna, if she visited). His grandparents occasionally had to go to conferences, meetings, and social events that had an abundance of people he did not know. If they didn't have time to find a baby sitter, they would bring him to these events and show him off (usually the parties, not so much the confidential business meetings). Grandma Cecilia tried her best when she wasn't at her teaching job to make Erik more confidant with speaking up and making friends.
He vaguely remembers his father's face. The images he has in his head is his dad's big hand ruffling his little boy hair and words of encouragement: get what you want at all cost. Not many bad memories of his biological father. If anything, there were only good, or he was just too young to understand the bad. Though, seeing how hurt his mother was after the divorce was enough for him to sit down and just observe. Take in what was going on and get his own opinions of his parents. Both of them. Does he care about his father not being involved in his life? Not really. His grandfather was more his dad anyways. Indifferent.
His mother, on the other hand, he adored (still adores) and once she was back from all her traveling, they were in separable. She thinks she did him wrong but he'd beg to differ. Eliana made sure her presence was still very much alive even while she was away. Erik still has all her letters she wrote to him while she was away (some of the places she visited didn't give her means to skype or make many phone calls). Her words so beautifully written. Her letters became his bed time stories and he'd write back, to the best of his child capabilities. When she was there to stay, he was completely ecstatic. He had his mother and he could show her how much he grew. It was his mother's return that helped him take risks and get involved in the community. With her at his side, he felt like he could take on anything.
Socializing? No problem. Performing on the piano in a ballroom filled with strangers? Easy. Getting in heated debates with kids in his class? He'd win. Unlike his mom, he was never bullied. Both before and after he had confidence to talk, no one ever touched a hair on his chinny-chin-chin. Before, his classmates simply left him be, afraid to approach him. After, they were intrigued to know more about him because it turned out that Erik Lovelace was a pretty cool kid.
And then they moved.
Erik never did have a say on whether or not he wanted to move to America, but it seemed like his mother had already decided before she spoke with his gramps and grams. The biggest transition in his life: getting accustomed to a new area, different people, and all things American. If he was more open about how he personally felt, he was not happy. He was not ready. He didn't think he could handle this drastic change.
There was a deep desire to shut down. What was he going to do without his grandparents? They were... there for him all his life and now it was him and his mother versus the world. If it wasn't for him making a couple of close friends within that first year at Verona, one being Elizabeth Farweight, Erik would have reverted back to his old self.
Ah. Then he started becoming a teenager and finding excitement in seeing how far he could test his mother's patience and walk past the perimeters she set for him. When he sees her in the halls now (since y'know, she's the Guidance Counselor), he can't help but give her a smirk. Don't get him wrong, his mother is one of the most important people in his life - it just amuses him when she gets fiery and tries to contain the adventurer within him.
Like mother, like son.
To wander is to be alive.
― Roman Payne
― Roman Payne
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The human compass. Erik can see visions of people by concentrating his mind on said subject. He can see glimpses of what the person is currently doing present time. Instinctively, he can look at a map and point at the area where his intuition believes they are. Sometimes it is as specific as a room in an apartment building or as vague as what he saw in the background. However, before he is capable of locating someone, he needs to know an inkling about them, like a hound needs a scent before he tracks the culprit. The more he knows about a target, the more efficient his abilities will be. Along with finding a singular subject, he can detect other people near the one he is searching for.
There are times he finds himself literally in another person's shoes, seeing what they see, feeling what they feel. These are random occurrences and he has no control over this - whatever it is. In a sense, this is a mental glitch to his powers, where he's eating with his mother and suddenly he becomes catatonic, like he's there but not really? His body is moving and when people talk to him he groans, but he becomes a walking zombie while he's living a life not his own. Following the perspective of someone else for an undetermined time.
There are times he finds himself literally in another person's shoes, seeing what they see, feeling what they feel. These are random occurrences and he has no control over this - whatever it is. In a sense, this is a mental glitch to his powers, where he's eating with his mother and suddenly he becomes catatonic, like he's there but not really? His body is moving and when people talk to him he groans, but he becomes a walking zombie while he's living a life not his own. Following the perspective of someone else for an undetermined time.
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Well for one thing, the random mental attacks are not always welcomed like what the shit? Erik could be on a date with his best friend who may have friendzoned him so hard it hurts and then BAM! Vision. "Are you even listening to me?" "Of course you're not!" "I'm going home!"
Wait, don't leave!
He is stuck in this person's perspective for who knows how long.
The fact that he is in another person's perspective, like he's trapped in their mind, staring out through their eyes, causes him to empathize with someone he may not even know - maybe even gaining an emotional attachment. It's weird and if said person has an overwhelming power, it could clash with his causing the experience to be painful for both parties. The subject would feel suddenly ill. Dizzy. Their vision goes in and out. A throbbing headache. Meanwhile, Erik's actual body tremors and he starts to convulse... he's only felt this once in his lifetime and hopes to never experience this again.
The experience itself could even cause his body to jolt. For example, if he isn't expecting to go sky diving but suddenly he's falling in the sky. Yeah. That's not fun.
As for his locating skills, his information is limited and depends on various variables: how much he knows about his subject, how familiar he is with the location, how "noisy" an area is (crowds, white noise, bad weather), and even how aware the subject is of their space. The more attentive ones, usually those older, wiser, with far more life experience than him (ie. his mother) could feel like they're being watched - even if he's no where near them.
Wait, don't leave!
He is stuck in this person's perspective for who knows how long.
The fact that he is in another person's perspective, like he's trapped in their mind, staring out through their eyes, causes him to empathize with someone he may not even know - maybe even gaining an emotional attachment. It's weird and if said person has an overwhelming power, it could clash with his causing the experience to be painful for both parties. The subject would feel suddenly ill. Dizzy. Their vision goes in and out. A throbbing headache. Meanwhile, Erik's actual body tremors and he starts to convulse... he's only felt this once in his lifetime and hopes to never experience this again.
The experience itself could even cause his body to jolt. For example, if he isn't expecting to go sky diving but suddenly he's falling in the sky. Yeah. That's not fun.
As for his locating skills, his information is limited and depends on various variables: how much he knows about his subject, how familiar he is with the location, how "noisy" an area is (crowds, white noise, bad weather), and even how aware the subject is of their space. The more attentive ones, usually those older, wiser, with far more life experience than him (ie. his mother) could feel like they're being watched - even if he's no where near them.
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..........sorry my brain is fried from exams. Expect a post within the foreseeable future. Peace luv n hugs yall
Sent out relevant relationship PMs.
P r o m i s e that I'll get a post up either late tonight or tomorrow. I have to leave to catch a flight in literally 30 minutes and I don't think the plane's got Wifi. Oh, wait it does but wtf it's like $8.00???????? Yeah no I have like thirty-seven cents to my name anyway
..........sorry my brain is fried from exams. Expect a post within the foreseeable future. Peace luv n hugs yall
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All GMs tagged! Also, I say my shadowstep ability is Mystic but frankly, I'm a bit unsure. For the rest, changed according to all critique I got (I hope).
Lucas Farweight
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Lucas Peter Farweight
Some call him Luke.
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Forest Ranger of the State Park. Lucas run pretty much every shift his supervisor throws at him with ease. Military dicipline does that with you. So you often see him wandering the woods at dusk, midnight or dawn without any complaints.
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Standing an impressive 6'0", Lucas is a man that keeps himself in check. He doesn't drink a lot nor smokes that much. Quite the opposite, he runs around the neighborhood every morning at 6am (if he doesn't have an early shift), lifts and does various other physical exercises. So he's still in top physical shape. Something that's hard not to notice. Despite that, he doesn't look particularly wide. He's more lean and flexible.
His face is mostly devoid of scars, which is a good thing. His body, however, is a different story. Should you ever see him take off his shirt you will definitely be drawn towards the scars. He got a few of them. Some are obvious cuts or wounds from fistfights. However, there are about 3 smaller, round ones that could only be from bullets. He also has a tattoo on his right arm saying: Semper fi.
Lucas luckily adapted a bit to civilian lifestyle. He doesn't tuck his shirt in or anything. Still, he wears the classic tight shirts of a marine, over which he drapes a leather jacket. His wardrobe mostly consists of durable, comfortable stuff that doesn't really confine his movement. Though it can never be called fashionable.
His face is mostly devoid of scars, which is a good thing. His body, however, is a different story. Should you ever see him take off his shirt you will definitely be drawn towards the scars. He got a few of them. Some are obvious cuts or wounds from fistfights. However, there are about 3 smaller, round ones that could only be from bullets. He also has a tattoo on his right arm saying: Semper fi.
Lucas luckily adapted a bit to civilian lifestyle. He doesn't tuck his shirt in or anything. Still, he wears the classic tight shirts of a marine, over which he drapes a leather jacket. His wardrobe mostly consists of durable, comfortable stuff that doesn't really confine his movement. Though it can never be called fashionable.
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Lucas is man that mostly keeps to himself. Though he isn’t anti- or asocial. Quite the opposite. He’ll strike up a conversation of be your listening ear for as long as you need him. However he’ll rarely talk about himself. At least not in any significant way. When you ask him how he’s doing, he’ll probably answer with something as simple as “good, just made a cake”. It’s all superficial. Still, he’s an honest and hardworking man that simply and quietly goes about his days.
When others need him, he’ll be there. It doesn’t matter if it’s 2 in the afternoon or 3 at night. He’ll drive to you and be there. To him, it doesn’t matter how ugly things got. Or how insignificant the issue may be. He’ll even drive you home after a long night at the bar (though don’t expect him to be your designated driver every weekend). Many would claim that this behavior comes from his days in the Marines. They’re right.
Though there is something odd about him. The way he carries himself and pushes himself. He’s constantly ready to help everyone. Many say he’s working towards his redemption. For what? Well he probably killed some people as a Marine. Probably for that. They probably don’t know how true it really all is.
When others need him, he’ll be there. It doesn’t matter if it’s 2 in the afternoon or 3 at night. He’ll drive to you and be there. To him, it doesn’t matter how ugly things got. Or how insignificant the issue may be. He’ll even drive you home after a long night at the bar (though don’t expect him to be your designated driver every weekend). Many would claim that this behavior comes from his days in the Marines. They’re right.
Though there is something odd about him. The way he carries himself and pushes himself. He’s constantly ready to help everyone. Many say he’s working towards his redemption. For what? Well he probably killed some people as a Marine. Probably for that. They probably don’t know how true it really all is.
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You're not going to get Lucas on a date with anyone. Not even if you threaten him to do so. He will absolutely refuse to do so. It seems he still keeps loyal to his first wife. As he still carries her ring on a chain around his neck.
● O R I G I N S T O R Y ●
Lucas was born into the family of Alina and Paul Farweight. Their early life was filled with joy. Their mother was a PR Manager for Millenium Worldwide European Branch. Their father a wealthy investor with a hedgefund at his beck and call. Both met at one of Millenium's many events. It's fact that he was so struck with her that he commanded his secretary to make every European event happen at that Millenium Hotel. Just to have an excuse to see her. Eventually he asked her out. From one thing came the next and they married. She moved to the United States with him and became a HR and negotiation manager for his hedge fun. Eventually they got their first child. Lana Farweight. A healthy, beautiful girl. Not many years later Lucas entered their lives. Despite the many hours, the parents always made sure that they saw their children often and played with them on the weekends.
Lana shot through school. Being both a social butterfly and an a promising student, her middleschool and highschool days were the best she had. Her scores in academics soared skywards. Lucas, on the other hand, excelled exceptionally in physical sports. He became Highschool Quarterback and carried his team to the State championships. But he wasn't the ordinary, nerd kicking jock some would assume he was. Quite the opposite. He sat with them at lunch, introduced them to his friends, invited them to parties. His test scores were above average of the class. Everything indicated that both children had a promising future ahead.
Lana went to University to get her MBA. A decission both her parents whole supported. A few years later and it was Lucas' turn to choose. Many assumed he would be drafted in some college football program. After that he'd go pro. However, he joined the marines. Which came as quite a shock to both of his parents. Of course his mother begged him not to go. But the boy did. Among the Marines he practically floated through basic training. He showed exceptional leadership skills while simultaneously very capable at following every order given. without questions.
That's when his touring began. After one particular tour he returned home at the young age of 20. He met the most beautiful girl of his life. Their relationship was like a hurrican. It suddenly happened so very fast. After only six months they got married. Six months later and Elizabeth was born. But duty called. Lucas was called upon for another tour. His wife wasn't really angry about it. Just sad that he had to leave.
After several months of staying abroad, he came home to his wife. But one day, she vanished. Almost literally. She went to sleep next to him and the next day she was gone. Lucas would have thought she literally just vanished rather than that she ran away. But after 2 days he received a phone call. She couldn't do it anymore. Their daughter was 3 now. Lucas was forced to let her stay at Lana. Who took good care of his child while he ran several more tours. As Elizabeth could stay at Lana, Lucas could sell the house, making quite a few bucks doing so. Further, as he didn’t have to take care of anyone directly (Lana wouldn’t forgive him if he even gave 1% of what he earned) the money was saved up in the bank. Eventually, he came home when his daughter was 8 and he never went back. With an honorable discharge he decided to move to Verona. To find quiet and peace. When she turned 9 they officially moved there. He took up the job as park ranger and he became a very driven (on the background) part of the community.
Eight years later and the sickness hit both him and his daughter. Though the man refused to just leave her to her fate. He packed himself tight and walked to the pharmacy and shop quite often. He still cooked for her, making sure she still ate healthy food. After the three days both their sickness passed and life went on as normal. Yet something felt odd. It was during one of his usual early morning runs when it happened. He went through the woods, the final part of his run. Like always it got pretty tough on him. His mind constantly pushing to reach the next tree. At a certain moment he mentally just wished he was in the shadow of a large oak tree in the distance. Right then he stepped into the shade of another, smaller tree.
What happened next, he could describe. It felt as if his innards were torn apart. One moment he was where he was running, the next he was in the shadow of the oak. Retching up.
Lana shot through school. Being both a social butterfly and an a promising student, her middleschool and highschool days were the best she had. Her scores in academics soared skywards. Lucas, on the other hand, excelled exceptionally in physical sports. He became Highschool Quarterback and carried his team to the State championships. But he wasn't the ordinary, nerd kicking jock some would assume he was. Quite the opposite. He sat with them at lunch, introduced them to his friends, invited them to parties. His test scores were above average of the class. Everything indicated that both children had a promising future ahead.
Lana went to University to get her MBA. A decission both her parents whole supported. A few years later and it was Lucas' turn to choose. Many assumed he would be drafted in some college football program. After that he'd go pro. However, he joined the marines. Which came as quite a shock to both of his parents. Of course his mother begged him not to go. But the boy did. Among the Marines he practically floated through basic training. He showed exceptional leadership skills while simultaneously very capable at following every order given. without questions.
That's when his touring began. After one particular tour he returned home at the young age of 20. He met the most beautiful girl of his life. Their relationship was like a hurrican. It suddenly happened so very fast. After only six months they got married. Six months later and Elizabeth was born. But duty called. Lucas was called upon for another tour. His wife wasn't really angry about it. Just sad that he had to leave.
After several months of staying abroad, he came home to his wife. But one day, she vanished. Almost literally. She went to sleep next to him and the next day she was gone. Lucas would have thought she literally just vanished rather than that she ran away. But after 2 days he received a phone call. She couldn't do it anymore. Their daughter was 3 now. Lucas was forced to let her stay at Lana. Who took good care of his child while he ran several more tours. As Elizabeth could stay at Lana, Lucas could sell the house, making quite a few bucks doing so. Further, as he didn’t have to take care of anyone directly (Lana wouldn’t forgive him if he even gave 1% of what he earned) the money was saved up in the bank. Eventually, he came home when his daughter was 8 and he never went back. With an honorable discharge he decided to move to Verona. To find quiet and peace. When she turned 9 they officially moved there. He took up the job as park ranger and he became a very driven (on the background) part of the community.
Eight years later and the sickness hit both him and his daughter. Though the man refused to just leave her to her fate. He packed himself tight and walked to the pharmacy and shop quite often. He still cooked for her, making sure she still ate healthy food. After the three days both their sickness passed and life went on as normal. Yet something felt odd. It was during one of his usual early morning runs when it happened. He went through the woods, the final part of his run. Like always it got pretty tough on him. His mind constantly pushing to reach the next tree. At a certain moment he mentally just wished he was in the shadow of a large oak tree in the distance. Right then he stepped into the shade of another, smaller tree.
What happened next, he could describe. It felt as if his innards were torn apart. One moment he was where he was running, the next he was in the shadow of the oak. Retching up.
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Shadowstep
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Mystic
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Lucas can, when he stands in a shadow of something, turn himself into a ‘cloud’ of black, smokey, constantly moving substance that’s suspended in the air. In this state he’s more like a cloud than solid, can move at high speed and ‘fly’ through the air.
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He has to start from a shadow and he can only end in a shadow. He can’t land on none-shadowed surface. Mind you that there is also a difference between utter darkness and shadows. With shadows, there is still a light source around and the shadows are formed by something blocking said light. When there is utter darkness in a room, he still can’t use his ability.
Aside from the Stigma, the shadowstep ability takes a tremendous toll on the body. Physically that is. It takes some time to get used to. Early in when he uses the ability there is a fair chance that, after he lands, he’ll puke. Also, he cannot stay in this shadowy shape for too long (as the longer he remains in it, the worse the effects on his body come). Other effects are dizziness, muscles aching or a loss of blood (blood cells inside of his veins dying). The dizziness, puking and muscle aching one can get used to (though aching muscles is a sign that you strained them, so doing it too often still isn’t a good idea).
Aside from the Stigma, the shadowstep ability takes a tremendous toll on the body. Physically that is. It takes some time to get used to. Early in when he uses the ability there is a fair chance that, after he lands, he’ll puke. Also, he cannot stay in this shadowy shape for too long (as the longer he remains in it, the worse the effects on his body come). Other effects are dizziness, muscles aching or a loss of blood (blood cells inside of his veins dying). The dizziness, puking and muscle aching one can get used to (though aching muscles is a sign that you strained them, so doing it too often still isn’t a good idea).
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@lovely complex
Looks good, feel free to send it on over.
@Legion02
That looks much closer, but there's still a little work to do with the power.
The power you have currently seems to be teleportation that is very painful and can only be done from shadow to shadow. We actually already have a teleporter that can teleport to places she has visited and is less damaged by the process. It's not that you can't have the same power, it's just that you're currently a little overshadowed (excuse the pun) and might benefit from a little reworking. How about if the power were more of a Smoke-Form deal, as is sort of the case now? Less about moving from one place to another with extreme speed and more to do with near intangibility and moving through obstacles. It's pretty similar to what you've described and would give Lucas a lot of freedom to move through and around obstacles, something that seems to fit his personality.
I'm struggling to think of a better example than Reaper from Overwatch, but I think you probably know what I mean.
Looks good, feel free to send it on over.
@Legion02
That looks much closer, but there's still a little work to do with the power.
The power you have currently seems to be teleportation that is very painful and can only be done from shadow to shadow. We actually already have a teleporter that can teleport to places she has visited and is less damaged by the process. It's not that you can't have the same power, it's just that you're currently a little overshadowed (excuse the pun) and might benefit from a little reworking. How about if the power were more of a Smoke-Form deal, as is sort of the case now? Less about moving from one place to another with extreme speed and more to do with near intangibility and moving through obstacles. It's pretty similar to what you've described and would give Lucas a lot of freedom to move through and around obstacles, something that seems to fit his personality.
I'm struggling to think of a better example than Reaper from Overwatch, but I think you probably know what I mean.
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@Roosan Was unsure. Anywho so If I take away the point-to-point part, it should be good? (also, other example could be the Smog Flux from Galactik Football or more accuratly the susspended flight Voldemort and his Death Eaters use in the Harry-Potter movies. Assuming my understanding of what you mean is right.)
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@Legion02
Ah, the Deatheaters and Voldemort's smoke spell thing (don't the Order have something similar in the films? Only their smoke is white? It's been a while) is exactly the sort of thing I was thinking of. Though maybe not as fast, I seem to remember them chasing people on brooms as smoke?
Write up the revised version and post it, then we'll see.
Ah, the Deatheaters and Voldemort's smoke spell thing (don't the Order have something similar in the films? Only their smoke is white? It's been a while) is exactly the sort of thing I was thinking of. Though maybe not as fast, I seem to remember them chasing people on brooms as smoke?
Write up the revised version and post it, then we'll see.
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Hey guys, now that both of my characters are accepted. I'm following the bandwagon. Feel free to like this if you personally want a relationship with Eliana or/and Erik. I'm reading through all the character sheets so, if not, I'll just reach out to you! :3
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Bandwagon looks comfy, like this post if you'd like a pm or anything for a relaitonship between your character(s) and either Marcie or Noel!
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Gillian E. Doss.
Predictably, Gillian is mostly known as Gilly amongst family and friends. Her father used to call her Fish, a pet name that came about when she was a tiny little baby - most likely from the 'Gill' in her name.
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Twenty years old.
Born March 18, 1996 in the early morning (1:23 AM to be exact) on a dreaded Monday.
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College student and part-time cashier at the local gas station.
Gilly is in her third year of college, majoring in Engineering.
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Despite being a millennial (in all the technical senses possible – and probably the political ones too), Gillian E. Doss is not a millennial. Or, at least, she doesn’t look like one. Matter of fact, she looks like something straight out of the 60s.
Gilly, of course, practices good hygiene – she showers, she uses deodorant, she keeps her hair and fingernails healthy and she brushes her teeth – but she certainly does not upkeep her appearance. Her long red hair rests on her back and shoulders, thick and unkempt and tangles galore. She usually brushes it in the morning, but her hair mainly goes untouched throughout the day and is often the slightest bit frizzy. She stands an impressive five feet and nine inches tall, but her clothes often do not fit her right – either too baggy or too small. When it comes to her posture, energy seems to course through her body and she doesn’t walk places, but bounds – and it’s nearly impossible to keep her from standing still, she even bounces on the balls of her feet.
Gilly tends to dress old-fashion and like she stepped out of the sixties. Typically, when dressing, she chooses a single color a day and wears everything of that color – she’s a stickler for color coding. Gilly prefers skirts – cute knee length skirts made of polyester and cotton – rather than jeans and likes to wear cute silky blouses with flowers and whales and other beautiful decorative things. Permanently attached to her feet - metaphorically speaking, literally would be rather disgusting - are her favorite light blue Chuck Taylor converses. Gilly smells like sunshine - it may not make sense, but grab any generic perfume bottle or deodorant with sunshine in the name, and that's what she smells like - with the slightest hint of coconut. Her face is typically makeup-less except for the occasional colored chapstick on especially cold days that chap her lips.
Gilly, of course, practices good hygiene – she showers, she uses deodorant, she keeps her hair and fingernails healthy and she brushes her teeth – but she certainly does not upkeep her appearance. Her long red hair rests on her back and shoulders, thick and unkempt and tangles galore. She usually brushes it in the morning, but her hair mainly goes untouched throughout the day and is often the slightest bit frizzy. She stands an impressive five feet and nine inches tall, but her clothes often do not fit her right – either too baggy or too small. When it comes to her posture, energy seems to course through her body and she doesn’t walk places, but bounds – and it’s nearly impossible to keep her from standing still, she even bounces on the balls of her feet.
Gilly tends to dress old-fashion and like she stepped out of the sixties. Typically, when dressing, she chooses a single color a day and wears everything of that color – she’s a stickler for color coding. Gilly prefers skirts – cute knee length skirts made of polyester and cotton – rather than jeans and likes to wear cute silky blouses with flowers and whales and other beautiful decorative things. Permanently attached to her feet - metaphorically speaking, literally would be rather disgusting - are her favorite light blue Chuck Taylor converses. Gilly smells like sunshine - it may not make sense, but grab any generic perfume bottle or deodorant with sunshine in the name, and that's what she smells like - with the slightest hint of coconut. Her face is typically makeup-less except for the occasional colored chapstick on especially cold days that chap her lips.
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Sugar, spice and everything nice...then pour a shit ton of sugar and nice things into the mixture because Gilly doesn't have enough spice.
It’s true, Gilly doesn’t have a mean bone in her body. She’s the friendly type who is always overly concerned with other people’s feelings. Gilly makes it her priority to make sure everyone and everything are the happiest they can be. She’s empathetic and relates easily to other people’s pain – maybe a little too emotionally on her part. If someone is sad, Gilly would sob even more than them; if someone had gotten an A on their test, Gilly will throw them a full-blown party – okay, maybe not, but she’ll be more excited than that person. Her friendly nature does not only give her a sympathetic ear, but a rather easy-to-fool heart. Gilly is probably one of the most gullible and naïve people you ever meet. She believes in never doubting unless given a reason to doubt – which often ends up with Gilly being fooled by one thing or another. Perhaps this is the reason why she has a hard time picking up on sarcasm and passive aggressive behavior.
Gilly is a quiet person most of the time – but do not mistake her quiet behavior for introversion. Gilly thrives on human interaction and tries to make as many friends as she can. Unfortunately, not a lot of people return this sentiment, especially since Gilly can be seen as rather socially awkward. Gilly suffers from Home School Syndrome – aka, growing up in homeschooled, Gilly never really got the socialization she needed. It also doesn’t help that Gilly is oblivious to all things social – she can’t tell the difference between flirting and being friendly, being nice and being fake.
Gilly is quite known for her academic endeavors. She enjoys learning and has a natural thirst for knowledge. She can be found with her nose in a book, or foraging around in the leaves to study interesting things (more than once she had rashes from poison ivy). As with most studious human beings, Gilly’s like for learning and her insatiable curiosity bleeds into her social life. It can be quite irritating, really, how nosy Gilly can be. She will go to any lengths to satisfy it, especially when it comes to other people’s secrets. It’s not that she does it intentionally or with malicious will, but she simply can’t help but want to know. It can even be said that Gilly has no sense of preservation, considering the dangerous situations she has put herself in for the sake of her curiosity – plus other reasons.
It should be noted that it is nearly impossible to scare Gilly and she rather enjoys horror movies.
It’s true, Gilly doesn’t have a mean bone in her body. She’s the friendly type who is always overly concerned with other people’s feelings. Gilly makes it her priority to make sure everyone and everything are the happiest they can be. She’s empathetic and relates easily to other people’s pain – maybe a little too emotionally on her part. If someone is sad, Gilly would sob even more than them; if someone had gotten an A on their test, Gilly will throw them a full-blown party – okay, maybe not, but she’ll be more excited than that person. Her friendly nature does not only give her a sympathetic ear, but a rather easy-to-fool heart. Gilly is probably one of the most gullible and naïve people you ever meet. She believes in never doubting unless given a reason to doubt – which often ends up with Gilly being fooled by one thing or another. Perhaps this is the reason why she has a hard time picking up on sarcasm and passive aggressive behavior.
Gilly is a quiet person most of the time – but do not mistake her quiet behavior for introversion. Gilly thrives on human interaction and tries to make as many friends as she can. Unfortunately, not a lot of people return this sentiment, especially since Gilly can be seen as rather socially awkward. Gilly suffers from Home School Syndrome – aka, growing up in homeschooled, Gilly never really got the socialization she needed. It also doesn’t help that Gilly is oblivious to all things social – she can’t tell the difference between flirting and being friendly, being nice and being fake.
Gilly is quite known for her academic endeavors. She enjoys learning and has a natural thirst for knowledge. She can be found with her nose in a book, or foraging around in the leaves to study interesting things (more than once she had rashes from poison ivy). As with most studious human beings, Gilly’s like for learning and her insatiable curiosity bleeds into her social life. It can be quite irritating, really, how nosy Gilly can be. She will go to any lengths to satisfy it, especially when it comes to other people’s secrets. It’s not that she does it intentionally or with malicious will, but she simply can’t help but want to know. It can even be said that Gilly has no sense of preservation, considering the dangerous situations she has put herself in for the sake of her curiosity – plus other reasons.
It should be noted that it is nearly impossible to scare Gilly and she rather enjoys horror movies.
● R O M A N T I C I N T E R E S T S ●
Gilly has no experience in romantic endeavors whatsoever. The only exposure to any romance of any kind is that of movies and books - and Brad Pitt never was very attractive to her. As a typical human being with no dating experience at all, Gilly wishes for the typical sweeps-you-off-your-feet romance that, well, sweeps her off her feet! An utterly hopeless romantic, Gilly tends to swoon at romantic acts in the movies - but she would rather have a best friend as a lover.
● O R I G I N S T O R Y ●
Gillian E. Doss has spent her whole life in small little Verona – the only out-of-state place Gilly ever set foot in was Portland, Oregon. Her father is from Verona too, and a lover of the simple life. Gilly’s mother, on the other hand, was a woman filled with wanderlust – when she was alive, that is. Gilly doesn’t remember much of her mother, Leona Doss died when Gilly was four years old. Leona was in love with helping the community, and especially liked to donate as much blood as she could in the annual blood drive. The last blood drive Leona went to not only gave her a sense of value, but acquired immune deficiency syndrome – also known as AIDS, something that carries the worst kind of stigma. The way it was explained to Gilly was there was a mix-up with the blood and needle – she was a bit too young to understand.
Having to watch his wife die from infection took its toll on Benjamin Doss and he became a bit of a recluse and overly paranoid of germs and bacteria. Perhaps his biggest fear was of losing Gilly to illness as well, and he kept Gilly far from possible health hazards as he could. One of these ways was, unfortunately for Gilly, home school. Age five to eighteen, Gilly was confined to the study room for six hours of learning. Most of the time, however, Gilly just snuck out while her father wasn’t looking and sneaking into the backyard to play in the dirt and in the trees. As it can be imagined, Gilly’s social skills suffered from such reclusion – even though she wasn’t completely separated from others and would go out once in a while to the town.
After Gilly turned eighteen years old, she was out from under her father’s thumb and began to attend the community college. She still lived with Benjamin Doss and he still fretted over her, but Gilly was a grown college student now! She could go out whenever she wanted, do whatever she wanted. So, naturally, this meant getting a job at a gas station and spending her time in the Salem’s Diner or One Thousand Pages.
When she had fallen ill, it was like her father’s worst nightmare was coming true. For hours he would stay by her side, reading her old fairy tales he read to her when she was a child and feeding her hot chicken soup. Gilly first learned of her new abilities, for lack of a better term, when she awoke to staring at her own body. It was only for a split second, where she was able to stare into her sleeping face and see her snoozing father in her peripheral vision, before she was snapped back like a rubber band. Gilly startled awake in her bed, feeling the slightest headache – probably caused by confusion – and an eerie unsettling in her stomach.
Having to watch his wife die from infection took its toll on Benjamin Doss and he became a bit of a recluse and overly paranoid of germs and bacteria. Perhaps his biggest fear was of losing Gilly to illness as well, and he kept Gilly far from possible health hazards as he could. One of these ways was, unfortunately for Gilly, home school. Age five to eighteen, Gilly was confined to the study room for six hours of learning. Most of the time, however, Gilly just snuck out while her father wasn’t looking and sneaking into the backyard to play in the dirt and in the trees. As it can be imagined, Gilly’s social skills suffered from such reclusion – even though she wasn’t completely separated from others and would go out once in a while to the town.
After Gilly turned eighteen years old, she was out from under her father’s thumb and began to attend the community college. She still lived with Benjamin Doss and he still fretted over her, but Gilly was a grown college student now! She could go out whenever she wanted, do whatever she wanted. So, naturally, this meant getting a job at a gas station and spending her time in the Salem’s Diner or One Thousand Pages.
When she had fallen ill, it was like her father’s worst nightmare was coming true. For hours he would stay by her side, reading her old fairy tales he read to her when she was a child and feeding her hot chicken soup. Gilly first learned of her new abilities, for lack of a better term, when she awoke to staring at her own body. It was only for a split second, where she was able to stare into her sleeping face and see her snoozing father in her peripheral vision, before she was snapped back like a rubber band. Gilly startled awake in her bed, feeling the slightest headache – probably caused by confusion – and an eerie unsettling in her stomach.
● S U P E R P O W E R ●
Astral Projection.
● P O W E R C L A S S I F I C A T I O N ●
Mystic.
● A B I L I T I E S ●
Gilly is able to separate her body and her whatever and travel the astral plane. When her body and 'soul', for lack of a better word, are separated, her body falls into something that appears like sleep - or possibly something closer to a coma. For the most part, Gilly is incorporeal - but, as she gets stronger, that may change. Gilly can walk and seems to almost levitate, or float, when in her astral state.
● W E A K N E S S E S ●
When astral projecting, Gilly's body is completely vulnerable to other people and she cannot protect herself from being hurt, kidnapped, or killed in this state. Furthermore, the longer Gilly is away from her body, the weaker she becomes - if her body is taken during this time and placed somewhere where she didn't leave it, Gilly could potentially die while looking for it.
EDIT: oh noes i forgot to tag the co-gms ;)
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I'll post this afternoon, hopefully. Exams have me so stressed out it's not even funny. Glad it's finally the weekend.
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Third time's a charm. Took away the shadow-to-shadow limiter. Added the detail that he can move pass obstacles normal people couldn't.
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Third time's a charm. Took away the shadow-to-shadow limiter. Added the detail that he can move pass obstacles normal people couldn't.
Lucas Farweight
Mystic
B A S I C P R O F I L E
● N A M E ●
Lucas Peter Farweight
Some call him Luke.
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39
● G E N D E R ●
Male
● O C C U P A T I O N ●
Forest Ranger of the State Park. Lucas run pretty much every shift his supervisor throws at him with ease. Military dicipline does that with you. So you often see him wandering the woods at dusk, midnight or dawn without any complaints.
● L O O K S ●
Standing an impressive 6'0", Lucas is a man that keeps himself in check. He doesn't drink a lot nor smokes that much. Quite the opposite, he runs around the neighborhood every morning at 6am (if he doesn't have an early shift), lifts and does various other physical exercises. So he's still in top physical shape. Something that's hard not to notice. Despite that, he doesn't look particularly wide. He's more lean and flexible.
His face is mostly devoid of scars, which is a good thing. His body, however, is a different story. Should you ever see him take off his shirt you will definitely be drawn towards the scars. He got a few of them. Some are obvious cuts or wounds from fistfights. However, there are about 3 smaller, round ones that could only be from bullets. He also has a tattoo on his right arm saying: Semper fi.
Lucas luckily adapted a bit to civilian lifestyle. He doesn't tuck his shirt in or anything. Still, he wears the classic tight shirts of a marine, over which he drapes a leather jacket. His wardrobe mostly consists of durable, comfortable stuff that doesn't really confine his movement. Though it can never be called fashionable.
His face is mostly devoid of scars, which is a good thing. His body, however, is a different story. Should you ever see him take off his shirt you will definitely be drawn towards the scars. He got a few of them. Some are obvious cuts or wounds from fistfights. However, there are about 3 smaller, round ones that could only be from bullets. He also has a tattoo on his right arm saying: Semper fi.
Lucas luckily adapted a bit to civilian lifestyle. He doesn't tuck his shirt in or anything. Still, he wears the classic tight shirts of a marine, over which he drapes a leather jacket. His wardrobe mostly consists of durable, comfortable stuff that doesn't really confine his movement. Though it can never be called fashionable.
P S Y C H E
● P E R S O N A L I T Y ●
Lucas is man that mostly keeps to himself. Though he isn’t anti- or asocial. Quite the opposite. He’ll strike up a conversation of be your listening ear for as long as you need him. However he’ll rarely talk about himself. At least not in any significant way. When you ask him how he’s doing, he’ll probably answer with something as simple as “good, just made a cake”. It’s all superficial. Still, he’s an honest and hardworking man that simply and quietly goes about his days.
When others need him, he’ll be there. It doesn’t matter if it’s 2 in the afternoon or 3 at night. He’ll drive to you and be there. To him, it doesn’t matter how ugly things got. Or how insignificant the issue may be. He’ll even drive you home after a long night at the bar (though don’t expect him to be your designated driver every weekend). Many would claim that this behavior comes from his days in the Marines. They’re right.
Though there is something odd about him. The way he carries himself and pushes himself. He’s constantly ready to help everyone. Many say he’s working towards his redemption. For what? Well he probably killed some people as a Marine. Probably for that. They probably don’t know how true it really all is.
When others need him, he’ll be there. It doesn’t matter if it’s 2 in the afternoon or 3 at night. He’ll drive to you and be there. To him, it doesn’t matter how ugly things got. Or how insignificant the issue may be. He’ll even drive you home after a long night at the bar (though don’t expect him to be your designated driver every weekend). Many would claim that this behavior comes from his days in the Marines. They’re right.
Though there is something odd about him. The way he carries himself and pushes himself. He’s constantly ready to help everyone. Many say he’s working towards his redemption. For what? Well he probably killed some people as a Marine. Probably for that. They probably don’t know how true it really all is.
● R O M A N T I C I N T E R E S T S ●
You're not going to get Lucas on a date with anyone. Not even if you threaten him to do so. He will absolutely refuse to do so. It seems he still keeps loyal to his first wife. As he still carries her ring on a chain around his neck.
● O R I G I N S T O R Y ●
Lucas was born into the family of Alina and Paul Farweight. Their early life was filled with joy. Their mother was a PR Manager for Millenium Worldwide European Branch. Their father a wealthy investor with a hedgefund at his beck and call. Both met at one of Millenium's many events. It's fact that he was so struck with her that he commanded his secretary to make every European event happen at that Millenium Hotel. Just to have an excuse to see her. Eventually he asked her out. From one thing came the next and they married. She moved to the United States with him and became a HR and negotiation manager for his hedge fun. Eventually they got their first child. Lana Farweight. A healthy, beautiful girl. Not many years later Lucas entered their lives. Despite the many hours, the parents always made sure that they saw their children often and played with them on the weekends.
Lana shot through school. Being both a social butterfly and an a promising student, her middleschool and highschool days were the best she had. Her scores in academics soared skywards. Lucas, on the other hand, excelled exceptionally in physical sports. He became Highschool Quarterback and carried his team to the State championships. But he wasn't the ordinary, nerd kicking jock some would assume he was. Quite the opposite. He sat with them at lunch, introduced them to his friends, invited them to parties. His test scores were above average of the class. Everything indicated that both children had a promising future ahead.
Lana went to University to get her MBA. A decission both her parents whole supported. A few years later and it was Lucas' turn to choose. Many assumed he would be drafted in some college football program. After that he'd go pro. However, he joined the marines. Which came as quite a shock to both of his parents. Of course his mother begged him not to go. But the boy did. Among the Marines he practically floated through basic training. He showed exceptional leadership skills while simultaneously very capable at following every order given. without questions.
That's when his touring began. After one particular tour he returned home at the young age of 20. He met the most beautiful girl of his life. Their relationship was like a hurrican. It suddenly happened so very fast. After only six months they got married. Six months later and Elizabeth was born. But duty called. Lucas was called upon for another tour. His wife wasn't really angry about it. Just sad that he had to leave.
After several months of staying abroad, he came home to his wife. But one day, she vanished. Almost literally. She went to sleep next to him and the next day she was gone. Lucas would have thought she literally just vanished rather than that she ran away. But after 2 days he received a phone call. She couldn't do it anymore. Their daughter was 3 now. Lucas was forced to let her stay at Lana. Who took good care of his child while he ran several more tours. As Elizabeth could stay at Lana, Lucas could sell the house, making quite a few bucks doing so. Further, as he didn’t have to take care of anyone directly (Lana wouldn’t forgive him if he even gave 1% of what he earned) the money was saved up in the bank. Eventually, he came home when his daughter was 8 and he never went back. With an honorable discharge he decided to move to Verona. To find quiet and peace. When she turned 9 they officially moved there. He took up the job as park ranger and he became a very driven (on the background) part of the community.
Eight years later and the sickness hit both him and his daughter. Though the man refused to just leave her to her fate. He packed himself tight and walked to the pharmacy and shop quite often. He still cooked for her, making sure she still ate healthy food. After the three days both their sickness passed and life went on as normal. Yet something felt odd. It was during one of his usual early morning runs when it happened. He went through the woods, the final part of his run. Like always it got pretty tough on him. His mind constantly pushing to reach the next tree. At a certain moment he mentally just wished he was in the shadow of a large oak tree in the distance. Right then he stepped into the shade of another, smaller tree.
What happened next, he could describe. It felt as if his innards were torn apart. One moment he was where he was running, the next he was in the shadow of the oak. Retching up.
Lana shot through school. Being both a social butterfly and an a promising student, her middleschool and highschool days were the best she had. Her scores in academics soared skywards. Lucas, on the other hand, excelled exceptionally in physical sports. He became Highschool Quarterback and carried his team to the State championships. But he wasn't the ordinary, nerd kicking jock some would assume he was. Quite the opposite. He sat with them at lunch, introduced them to his friends, invited them to parties. His test scores were above average of the class. Everything indicated that both children had a promising future ahead.
Lana went to University to get her MBA. A decission both her parents whole supported. A few years later and it was Lucas' turn to choose. Many assumed he would be drafted in some college football program. After that he'd go pro. However, he joined the marines. Which came as quite a shock to both of his parents. Of course his mother begged him not to go. But the boy did. Among the Marines he practically floated through basic training. He showed exceptional leadership skills while simultaneously very capable at following every order given. without questions.
That's when his touring began. After one particular tour he returned home at the young age of 20. He met the most beautiful girl of his life. Their relationship was like a hurrican. It suddenly happened so very fast. After only six months they got married. Six months later and Elizabeth was born. But duty called. Lucas was called upon for another tour. His wife wasn't really angry about it. Just sad that he had to leave.
After several months of staying abroad, he came home to his wife. But one day, she vanished. Almost literally. She went to sleep next to him and the next day she was gone. Lucas would have thought she literally just vanished rather than that she ran away. But after 2 days he received a phone call. She couldn't do it anymore. Their daughter was 3 now. Lucas was forced to let her stay at Lana. Who took good care of his child while he ran several more tours. As Elizabeth could stay at Lana, Lucas could sell the house, making quite a few bucks doing so. Further, as he didn’t have to take care of anyone directly (Lana wouldn’t forgive him if he even gave 1% of what he earned) the money was saved up in the bank. Eventually, he came home when his daughter was 8 and he never went back. With an honorable discharge he decided to move to Verona. To find quiet and peace. When she turned 9 they officially moved there. He took up the job as park ranger and he became a very driven (on the background) part of the community.
Eight years later and the sickness hit both him and his daughter. Though the man refused to just leave her to her fate. He packed himself tight and walked to the pharmacy and shop quite often. He still cooked for her, making sure she still ate healthy food. After the three days both their sickness passed and life went on as normal. Yet something felt odd. It was during one of his usual early morning runs when it happened. He went through the woods, the final part of his run. Like always it got pretty tough on him. His mind constantly pushing to reach the next tree. At a certain moment he mentally just wished he was in the shadow of a large oak tree in the distance. Right then he stepped into the shade of another, smaller tree.
What happened next, he could describe. It felt as if his innards were torn apart. One moment he was where he was running, the next he was in the shadow of the oak. Retching up.
T H E M U N D A N E
● S U P E R P O W E R ●
Shadowstep
● P O W E R C L A S S I F I C A T I O N ●
MYSTIC
● A B I L I T I E S ●
Lucas can turn himself into a ‘cloud’ of black, smokey, constantly moving substance that’s suspended in the air. In this state he’s more like a cloud than solid and can ‘fly’ through the air. This means that he can move through, over or pass obstacles someone with a normal body couldn’t hope to pass.
● W E A K N E S S E S ●
Aside from the Stigma, the shadowstep ability takes a tremendous toll on the body. Physically that is. It takes some time to get used to. Early in when he uses the ability there is a fair chance that, after he lands, he’ll puke. Also, he cannot stay in this shadowy shape for too long (as the longer he remains in it, the worse the effects on his body come). Other effects are dizziness, muscles aching or a loss of blood (blood cells inside of his veins dying). The dizziness, puking and muscle aching one can get used to (though aching muscles is a sign that you strained them, so doing it too often still isn’t a good idea).
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