[OOC] It's A Long Way To The Top... (Band RP)

[Cairo]

Name: Ryan Seamus

Appearance:

Image

Age: 18

Instrument(s): Piano, badly, but he doesn’t play on stage. He’s the band’s co-manager and songwriter.

Description: Ryan could be fairly characterized as a dreamer, a gentle soul, or a bit of an odd duck. He’s a largely introverted person, always grappling with big ideas but struggling to express them, and though he’ll usually try to strike up a conversation with anyone he spends time with, he’s absolutely abysmal at ‘small’ talk. He absolutely abhors conflict, and will concede, surrender, or back off of any topic he thinks has a chance of becoming an argument. His main trait that won him a spot as the band co-manager is the fact that he is unconditionally helpful; no matter what anyone needs from him, he will do it, half because of a sense of generosity and half because he’s just truly terrible at saying no. His sense of humor is best described as surreal, and around people he’s become comfortable with he’ll happily share all his unfiltered thoughts and feelings. Unfiltered really is the best word for him – he’s a person of great emotional highs and lows, motivated by his passions, guided by questions he wishes he had an answer to. For him, the band is more than just something to spend his free time on; it’s a chance for all these disparate young people to find a direction, find a future, and for him to have a mouthpiece through which to share his ideas with the world.

Favourite Genre(s)/Band(s): Folk rock, Alternative, indie.

Brief Backstory: Ryan is the product of a broken home – his mother ran out on them when his little sister was a baby, and his father, though never abusive, handled this loss as well as their lower-class conditions with a mixture of neglect and alcoholism, resulting in his becoming the de-facto parental figure for his little sister, Cassie. Everyone in town knows this, and almost nobody knows how to talk to him about it.

Miscellaneous Info:
Has a tight five minutes of stand-up comedy. It’s not very good.
Loves the Princess Bride. Quotes it roughly two times a conversation.
Has a driver’s license, but bikes literally everywhere.

[Kaithas]

"Hey, I think it's fine. This entire mess could be so much worse."

Name: Brandi Michaels
Appearance:

Brandi, you're a fine girl, what a good manager you would be~

Her hair is light brown, and her eyes are a soft shade of green.

Age: 19, thank you very much for asking!
Instrument(s): She can play the harmonica. And isn't too bad at rap. Nothing worthy of being on stage, though. Co-manager, takes care of most of planning, scheduling... The nonmusic side of things.
Description: Fairly chipper and laid back, Brandi's generally an easy person to have around. To say she's outgoing isn't exactly right--she's perfectly willing to talk to others, but doesn't seek it out. Nor does she seek being alone, either. She's generally in the moment, conscious of what's going on around her more than whatever else might be going on in the brain of the youngest Michaels sibling.

It's often said, however, that what truly defines a person is how they act in times of crisis. And as the scheduler, planner, and day-to-day manager of a fledging band, there are a LOT of crises. When the pressure's on, Brandi's mind refocuses to a nearly scary degree, rearranging time and resources to an extent that would utterly surprise any teacher who had the rather lackadaisical girl in high school. The only outward indication of the intensity of her thought is the fingers of her right hand--when thinking, her second knuckle on each finger bend and unbend in a pattern that only really makes sense to her, before abruptly stopping when she reaches her final conclusion. It's a nervous tick. Whatever.

That's not her only function in the band, however. In a group of artistic, emotionally fluctuating and unfiltered individuals, Brandi's a rock. Igneous, to be exact. Nothing fazes her too much. Occasionally peeks of vulnerability show through, but they're few and far between unless you really know her. For the most part, she's a constant, sturdy companion, willing ear and willing shoulder. Being easygoing and generally positive can have its perks.
Favourite Genre(s)/Band(s): Classic Rock, some Alternative. Scottish Pirate Metal, though she could just be making that up.
Brief Backstory: Brandi's the youngest of 3 siblings, and the daughter of Scott Charley and Ginny Michaels. She graduated from the same high school as everyone else, though her personality and general attitude made her fly under the radar of most of her fellow students as anything more than a peripheral acquaintance. She's never come off as the most responsible individual, but she seems to have an uncanny knack for time management.
Miscellaneous Info:
She sang in the talent show in middle school and was actually pretty good. Hasn't sung for years as far as anyone knows.
Always sat in the exact middle of every class she was in.
Never speaks too loudly.
Can drive stick. Which would help, if anyone had a van.

[Zaxter996]

@Cairo@Kaithas
Both accepted!! Post them over in the character tab!

[Kaithas]

Done, just added some newlines for legibility's sake.

[Zaxter996]

Just put the first post up, so start responding when you're ready!

[BingTheWing]

Is there any room still? I’m thinking of doing an audio engineer/lighting technician/alt bassist. :D

[Sazama]

Axel Lee

Axel Lee

Natural Black hair: Dyed white, undercut but shaggy on top
5'11
Korean-American
Apparel:
Wears glasses only when he's not performing :|: Prefers dark colors :|: Black hoodies are his go-to :|: Almost always has headphones on him :|: Has a band tattoo on his right arm

Age: 20 :|: [2/16]

Instrument(s): Drums (Main), Launchpad, Vocal (Rap)

Description: Soft-spoken but "loud-minded". Axel is a thrill-seeker and an opportunists. His words are spoken through beats and rhythm and believes that actions speak louder than words. He doesn't mind trouble as long as it benefits him in the end. All of this can make him come off rude to others, but Axel has good intentions at heart. He's also not afraid to stand up for others and can do a complete 180 on his "soft-spoken" nature when it comes to that.

Favorite Genre(s)/Band(s): 90's R&B/Rap, EDM, Lo-Fi :|: Notorious B.I.G, P. Diddy, Eminem

Brief Backstory: Born in San Francisco, California to South-Korean immigrants. Since his parents worked long hours, Axel spent his time at either internet cafés or working a part-time at the record store. He grew to love rap, taking notes from Notorious B.I.G and Eminem. The pasty Korean kid however, could never fit in to the music scene in California. So he decides to move away in hopes to build up a name. He sets his eyes on Washington, and while he's there to major in computer science, by night he works as a small part-time radio DJ for the local station. He identifies as gay but is still in the closet due to close-minded family.

Miscellaneous Info:
"DJ" Name: Laxed
Has an American Short-Hair (cat) named Biggie
Is in his 2nd year of Uni
Bikes everywhere
Celebrity crush: Shawn Mendes

[Fabricant451]

Tracy Morrick

Appearance: Tracy is somewhat slender though her height only adds to it. She's just shy of five foot eleven which, by her admission, is why she prefers to wear shorts to flaunt her height and the fact that if it weren't for the music thing she could probably find work as "like a leg model, those exist, right?" Her hair is a natural chocolate brown though she cuts it by herself, leading to her short style having uneven edges and trim to it. She's been considering dying it to really get that whole 'quirky musician' vibe down but she'd much rather be as close to natural as possible; that's also why she doesn't have any ink on her person or much in the way of scars. Her eyes are emerald green and she has a long standing habit of having a to-die-for application of smokey eye.

Age: 19

Instrument: Bass Guitar. She uses a Squier Deluxe Jazz Bass.

Description: Almost by necessity, Tracy has a very 'cool older sister' vibe that comes with experience. It's common to have 'mature' be thrown around but Tracy, for someone that's in the prime of her youth, has a maturity about her that can come off as being 'anti-fun'. The way Tracy sees it, she's more along the lines of 'firm, but fair'. She isn't controlling or domineering to others without cause and she will scold those who need it. But she's not above letting her hair down - metaphorically as her hair is quite short - and going with the flow when she's being a bit too wound up. Tracy wants this whole music thing to work out and given the infancy of the career the last thing she wants is to wind up one hit wonders doing one hits in an alley in a year or two. She isn't free of vices, however, and hers are potentially more devastating than drugs, booze, and rock 'n' roll.

By her own admission, she's also the funniest member of the group. It's hard to say, she's awful at jokes but she has a very dry sarcastic wit to her that makes her a silent assassin in cracking wise.

Favourite Genre(s)/Band(s): Jazz, Funk, Disco, Punk Rock | Parliament Funkadelic, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Jackson Five, Psychic Mirrors

Brief Backstory: Tracy is the oldest of three and the only girl among them. Her mother had to work two jobs to support them since her father passed in a car accident shortly after the birth of Tracy's brothers, Ryan and Aaron. Twins. To help out, Tracy worked what odd jobs she could under the radar, things like sweeping the corner store after school or cutting lawns, and anything she made went to the family. When she turned sixteen she had to balance working as a cashier at a local store and school, which resulted in her grades slipping. Her senior year almost had her failing out as her attendance dropped substantially. Tracy managed to graduate but she didn't walk at graduation; she had to put in overtime.

Having always been a fan of music, listening to her dad's old records and tapes from a young age, the greatest gift she ever got was on her thirteenth birthday when her mother pulled together some funds and favors and gifted Tracy a bass guitar, the very same one she uses still.

Miscellaneous Info: Didn't really hang out with anyone at school and wasn't in any extracurricular clubs or groups. Most people who do know her knew her as the girl behind the counter at the Mom and Pop corner store, the one who sometimes practiced bass on her breaks.

[Kaithas]

Put my first post up. If there are any problems with it, just let me know!

[Zaxter996]

@Sazama@Fabricant451
Both accepted! The band's shaping up nicely. I think we're just waiting on one more CS.

Is there any room still? I’m thinking of doing an audio engineer/lighting technician/alt bassist. :D

@BingTheWing

Sure, sounds good :) We've got a pretty decent group going now. Time to get this party started!

I'm thinking about putting together a Discord group for this, since that seems to be a thing people are doing for RP's these days. Let me know if that's a thing you guys want.

[Kaithas]

@Sazama@Fabricant451
Both accepted! The band's shaping up nicely. I think we're just waiting on one more CS.

<Snipped quote by BingTheWing>

Sure, sounds good :) We've got a pretty decent group going now. Time to get this party started!

I'm thinking about putting together a Discord group for this, since that seems to be a thing people are doing for RP's these days. Let me know if that's a thing you guys want.

@Zaxter996

I'd be game. My discord ID is Kaithas#7352, if you want to add me.

[Erklings25]

@Zaxter996 Here's my CS!

Name:
Lawson Hill-Porter

Age:
22

Appearance:

Lawson

Lawson looks like a 16-year-old, much to his chagrin, a sprinkling of stubble on his chin being the only indication that he was in his early 20s. His eyes are a shade of dark blue, usually seen deep in thought. His hair is a shade of dark brown, almost never styled, as if he just rolled out of bed. His figure is quite large, with broad shoulders, long arms, large hands and feet, standing at 6'2". His sense of style is a mix of rocker and prep: leathers jackets and ripped jeans, paired with oxfords, shirts and bow ties. He has a tattoo of the Ramones' logo on his upper back, and a tattoo of an owl on his upper left arm.

Instrument(s):
Rhythm guitar, (back-up) vocals, can beatbox.

Description: Lawson is not what one would a charming stranger. He is a very solitary figure, as his unrelenting bluntness and harsh words scare many people off. Unfortunately, his boyish good looks, intelligence and eloquence attract a lot of female attention. Thus, he learnt how discourage people and ward them off when he was young. He is incredibly intelligent, finishing top of almost all his classes at school. Apart from German, a language he believes was truly sent from hell. His anti-social tendencies make him an enigma to most.

The few who are close to him are aware of his undying passion for his music, and his ride-or-die attitude to his friends. He puts his music above all else, can sometimes forgets to eat or sleep when inspiration for a song hits. His Asperger Syndrome compares his social skills, his empathy, and makes him very clumsy, though he truly despises being rude to his friends. He possess a large vocabulary, and enjoys using long words to confuse people.

Favourite Genre(s)/Band(s):

Top 5 Genres

• Post-punk (original and revival)
• Garage rock revival
• Emo
• Punk rock
• Gothic rock

Top 5 artists

• Siouxsie and the Banshees
• Alice Cooper
• The Strokes
• Jimmy Eat World
• Ramones

Miscellaneous Info:

• He lets his closest friend call him 'Laurie'.
• Chain smoker
• Has borderline Asperger's.
• He and his parents emigrated from his family home in Brisbane, Australia, when he was 9. He managed to keep the accent.

[Sazama]

Discord sounds good !

[Zaxter996]

@Erklings25
Accepted!! Move it over to the character tab :)

Alright, I think that's almost everyone. Time for the fun to begin!

[Fabricant451]

I'd be cool with a Discord

[Kaithas]

Even if we don't get one, go ahead and send a friend request to me. I'm always open for more communication options.

Information's up above.

[MelodicElement]

The ball is rolling.

[Zaxter996]

discord.gg/x9CPDd There we go my friends. Come hang!

[Zaxter996]

Yo, so I'm probably gonna be absent for the next 24 hours, gonna go party hard with my IRL band, but as soon as I'm conscious and have internet again, I'll catch up and post.

[Zaxter996]

I'm back, just waiting on @Kaithas and @Erklings25 to post before I post next.