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WHAT IS THE CHARACTER'S NAME? Sadie Renee Markawitz
WHAT IS A STRANGER'S FIRST IMPRESSION UPON MEETING THEM? That she's a hippie, tree loving pothead covered in tattoos.
WHAT IS THEIR PROFESSION AND HOW DO THEY FEEL ABOUT IT? Hospice nurse. Something that she prides herself in doing, helping those sick or aged progress to the ends of the life with grace and dignity.
HOW HAS BEING A HOWL AFFECTED THEIR LIFE? She never had an issue with being who she was until she became a nurse. Now, it has just made her become even more empathetic with her patients and their families.
WHY ARE THEY IN OAKEN CITY? Born and raised.
DO THEY HAVE A HOWL ABILITY? WHAT IS IT? Sadie can hear the Rue. More so when around the dead or nearly dying.
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WHAT IS THE CHARACTER'S NAME?
Sasha Zaitseva
WHAT IS A STRANGER'S FIRST IMPRESSION UPON MEETING THEM?
Mousy, timid, afraid of her own shadow. Sasha is a small thing, petite and short, made even smaller by the way she curls in on herself and keeps her head down; her voice is quiet and she has trouble getting her words out, especially when people are looking at her. She is not good around people in general.
Nonetheless, there is a surety to the way she does things that is at odds with this. When carrying out a task she moves with purpose, not slowing, never wavering or pausing to think about the next step; something not exactly like confidence, but more a certainty of what she is doing. That is, until she notices someone watching her and then it all falls apart.
WHAT IS THEIR PROFESSION AND HOW DO THEY FEEL ABOUT IT?
She is a hunter. At least, in theory they are.
Her father was a hunter, someone who would venture out into the woods and the mountains in search of deer or rabbit to bring home; then her mother would dress it, prepare it for cooking and separate out the parts that needed to be discarded from the parts that could be sold. Fur, antlers; that kind of thing. Before he… disappeared, he taught Sasha everything he knew; how to track game, how to navigate, how to avoid making noise or being seen. How to shoot and lay traps.
But Sasha has never hunted anything. She cannot bring herself to kill. Instead she uses the skills she was taught to forage for berries and fruits and wild vegetables; avoiding the animals, both dangerous and peaceful along the way. Sometime she will lead other hunters through the woods, the ones who can’t track as well as she can, finding and following the tracks of animals and bringing them to the place where they may shoot deer or rabbit or whatever else. Then she helps them bring their kill back to town and her mother dresses them and the hunters will give them a portion of it.
HOW HAS BEING A HOWL AFFECTED THEIR LIFE?
It’s not so bad. Sometimes she will see things in the woods that no one else can; dangers far worse than the wolves and bears that other hunters are afraid of, but ones that she can thankfully avoid. Sasha is almost certain that it was the Rue that caused her father’s disappearance; she can think of no other reason why a man like him would walk into the woods one day and never return.
WHY ARE THEY IN OAKEN CITY?
She was born in the city, technically. Albeit on the outskirts, where the buildings start to give way to the wilderness and fewer people live.
DO THEY HAVE A HOWL ABILITY? WHAT IS IT?
Sasha can see the Rue; shadowy figures that she hasn’t told anyone that she can see except for her mother. They are dangerous things that cannot be frightened off by a gunshot like a wolf can; even when she points her hunting rifle, loaded but never fired, at them they don’t care at all, but for some reason her father’s old revolver seems to give them pause. She pulled the trigger once, while pointing it at one of the shadows and although it wasn’t loaded Sasha swore she could hear the gunshot regardless, feel the gun kick in her hands and saw the shadow flee as if burned.
That only seems to work against the Rue though. The old gun is just a useless memento any other time.
Sasha Zaitseva
WHAT IS A STRANGER'S FIRST IMPRESSION UPON MEETING THEM?
Mousy, timid, afraid of her own shadow. Sasha is a small thing, petite and short, made even smaller by the way she curls in on herself and keeps her head down; her voice is quiet and she has trouble getting her words out, especially when people are looking at her. She is not good around people in general.
Nonetheless, there is a surety to the way she does things that is at odds with this. When carrying out a task she moves with purpose, not slowing, never wavering or pausing to think about the next step; something not exactly like confidence, but more a certainty of what she is doing. That is, until she notices someone watching her and then it all falls apart.
WHAT IS THEIR PROFESSION AND HOW DO THEY FEEL ABOUT IT?
She is a hunter. At least, in theory they are.
Her father was a hunter, someone who would venture out into the woods and the mountains in search of deer or rabbit to bring home; then her mother would dress it, prepare it for cooking and separate out the parts that needed to be discarded from the parts that could be sold. Fur, antlers; that kind of thing. Before he… disappeared, he taught Sasha everything he knew; how to track game, how to navigate, how to avoid making noise or being seen. How to shoot and lay traps.
But Sasha has never hunted anything. She cannot bring herself to kill. Instead she uses the skills she was taught to forage for berries and fruits and wild vegetables; avoiding the animals, both dangerous and peaceful along the way. Sometime she will lead other hunters through the woods, the ones who can’t track as well as she can, finding and following the tracks of animals and bringing them to the place where they may shoot deer or rabbit or whatever else. Then she helps them bring their kill back to town and her mother dresses them and the hunters will give them a portion of it.
HOW HAS BEING A HOWL AFFECTED THEIR LIFE?
It’s not so bad. Sometimes she will see things in the woods that no one else can; dangers far worse than the wolves and bears that other hunters are afraid of, but ones that she can thankfully avoid. Sasha is almost certain that it was the Rue that caused her father’s disappearance; she can think of no other reason why a man like him would walk into the woods one day and never return.
WHY ARE THEY IN OAKEN CITY?
She was born in the city, technically. Albeit on the outskirts, where the buildings start to give way to the wilderness and fewer people live.
DO THEY HAVE A HOWL ABILITY? WHAT IS IT?
Sasha can see the Rue; shadowy figures that she hasn’t told anyone that she can see except for her mother. They are dangerous things that cannot be frightened off by a gunshot like a wolf can; even when she points her hunting rifle, loaded but never fired, at them they don’t care at all, but for some reason her father’s old revolver seems to give them pause. She pulled the trigger once, while pointing it at one of the shadows and although it wasn’t loaded Sasha swore she could hear the gunshot regardless, feel the gun kick in her hands and saw the shadow flee as if burned.
That only seems to work against the Rue though. The old gun is just a useless memento any other time.
YoshiSkittlez Roleplay Master
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WHAT IS THE CHARACTER'S NAME?
Gunther Borgadais
WHAT IS A STRANGER'S FIRST IMPRESSION UPON MEETING THEM?
Gunther is fairly tall standing at 6'2" and has a fair amount of muscle on him, not qualifying as scrawny by any means though definitely far from Shredded. The way he walks is reflected by his mood; light and carefree when happy with a bit of a bounce in his step, shoulders hunched and eyes forward when focused or moody. He can come off as the most sincere, teddy bear of a guy. But on the other spectrum he can come across as whiny, conceited and a little immature, depending on the situation. He has a healed scar over his left eyebrow that also makes his overall a bit more seasoned, if a bit more scrappy.
WHAT IS THEIR PROFESSION AND HOW DO THEY FEEL ABOUT IT?
Gunther is an experienced bartender, working in the same bar that gave him a kitchen job when he was just fifteen in a richer part of town with mostly esteemed clientele. He knows the area and the regulars quite well which makes him the perfect fit for his job, but watching the comings and goings of real people talking about their rich, extraordinary lives has become a little stale. He is realizing that there is so much out of life that he's missing out on, and feels that he could be doing something so much more with his own life. Something... a lot more helpful than just pouring drinks and eavesdropping on rich people secrets.
HOW HAS (NOT) BEING A HOWL AFFECTED THEIR LIFE?
Since Gunther's mother was killed a few years back (investigation still pending), Gunther is starting to feel bored with his job and feels that he could be of so much more use doing something else...
WHY ARE THEY IN OAKEN CITY?
Gunther was born and raised in Oak city with his younger sister, Ky' vie. They never knew their father.
DO THEY HAVE A HOWL ABILITY? WHAT IS IT?
Gunther has only seen glimpses of the Rue, here and there but couldn't exactly tell you what one looks like. But he's sure he's seen them. And since he found out about the death of his murder, Gunther's hands seem to grow warm, much warmer like normal; feverish. He's not sure what that's all about, though...
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Neomi Adams
WHAT IS A STRANGER'S FIRST IMPRESSION UPON MEETING THEM?
At first glance, Neomi appears to be a creative sarcastic girl. She has no problem being blunt and straight to the point. Although she seems to have learned when to keep her mouth shut, she seems to step on toes and hurt feelings with her attitude. It's safe to say, she is probably not everyone's cup of tea. And, she seems fairly comfortable with this, because, hey, ya can't please them all.
WHAT IS THEIR PROFESSION AND HOW DO THEY FEEL ABOUT IT?
Neomi works at The Burrow, a warm and friendly lodge. It's owned and run by her parents. Typically, she is found behind the front desk helping guests. When she's not helping the family business, she is doing what she wishes she could always be doing: working on her artwork.
HOW HAS BEING A HOWL AFFECTED THEIR LIFE?
Having been risen by Howls, Neomi has been cradled into the position. Her mother has can sense them through a tingling sensation, and her father has caught glimpses of them. Neomi has inherited her father's sense of seeing them. Neither of her parents is particularly interested in investing much time into being a Howl. Both simply moved to Oaken, met, fell in love, and got married. They prefer a simple life, much like the tidy and cozy furnishings of The Burrow, and they would prefer if Neomi kept the same lifestyle. However, Neomi cannot help but continue recreating drawings of what she one time saw -- a Rue.
WHY ARE THEY IN OAKEN CITY?
Neomi lives with her family in Oaken City, where they run a small lodge.
DO THEY HAVE A HOWL ABILITY? WHAT IS IT?
If you could call it that. She can manipulate the air slightly, like making a light wind between her hands. The most she's ever used it for is entertainment when bored. One time she made the light wind go into a twirl.
Dragonfly 9
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WHAT IS THE CHARACTER'S NAME? Rachel Finn
WHAT IS A STRANGER'S FIRST IMPRESSION UPON MEETING THEM? A brash and energetic girl who loves to talk about all the things she can do, with little prompting.
WHAT IS THEIR PROFESSION AND HOW DO THEY FEEL ABOUT IT? Throws newspapers at houses as a part-time job, but also dreams of being a full-time adventurer, and doesn't understand why her mother won't allow her to, who describes her dream of being an adventurer as "a worrisome position that could easily get her(Rachel) lost, injured, or killed".
HOW HAS BEING A HOWL AFFECTED THEIR LIFE? Ever since Rachel's figured out she has a Howl Ability, it's only strengthened her resolve to be a cool adventurer and explore cool, ancient ruins, with her new Ability thinking that she's almost invincible and can solely take on the world.
WHY ARE THEY IN OAKEN CITY? Born and raised. Was fascinated by the many stories her dad told her when she was young, and now wants to be a cool adventurer because of them, as well as finding her now absent dad, who disappeared from Oaken City many years ago.
DO THEY HAVE A HOWL ABILITY? WHAT IS IT? Yes; she can smell Rue, and also can phase through walls(and maybe other things/objects, too, if that's okay.).(OUTDATED)
WHAT IS A STRANGER'S FIRST IMPRESSION UPON MEETING THEM? A brash and energetic girl who loves to talk about all the things she can do, with little prompting.
WHAT IS THEIR PROFESSION AND HOW DO THEY FEEL ABOUT IT? Throws newspapers at houses as a part-time job, but also dreams of being a full-time adventurer, and doesn't understand why her mother won't allow her to, who describes her dream of being an adventurer as "a worrisome position that could easily get her(Rachel) lost, injured, or killed".
HOW HAS BEING A HOWL AFFECTED THEIR LIFE? Ever since Rachel's figured out she has a Howl Ability, it's only strengthened her resolve to be a cool adventurer and explore cool, ancient ruins, with her new Ability thinking that she's almost invincible and can solely take on the world.
WHY ARE THEY IN OAKEN CITY? Born and raised. Was fascinated by the many stories her dad told her when she was young, and now wants to be a cool adventurer because of them, as well as finding her now absent dad, who disappeared from Oaken City many years ago.
DO THEY HAVE A HOWL ABILITY? WHAT IS IT? Yes; she can smell Rue, and also can phase through walls(and maybe other things/objects, too, if that's okay.).(OUTDATED)
Little Bird I Am the Island
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WHAT IS THE CHARACTER'S NAME?
Antonita "Toni" Jade Hawkes
WHAT IS A STRANGER'S FIRST IMPRESSION UPON MEETING THEM?
Caring; Protective; Motherly; Responsible Beyond Her Years
At the young age of 21, Toni carries herself in public with the dignity and sense of purpose seen in people twice her years. She is a caretaker both by nature and by dedicated choice, quick to assist whenever and however she can. While most evident when around her brothers, she has a strong protective streak, willing to stand up for those who are down, and will even "take the heat" to save someone else the trouble. She is punctual, and bears a strong work ethic. Her degree of compassion is to the fault of being unwilling to genuinely reprimand or punish anyone. However, cutting through these great qualities is an underlying feeling of stress and strain, and the fear that she won't be able to keep all of the plates spinning.
WHAT IS THEIR PROFESSION AND HOW DO THEY FEEL ABOUT IT?
Having been kept from pursuing a comprehensive education in order to care for two younger siblings, Toni hasn't broken into a desirable career path. She presently works the day shift at a warehouse. By night, she is pursuing training to become a medical practitioner.
HOW HAS (NOT) BEING A HOWL AFFECTED THEIR LIFE?
She's been thus far unaware of the term "Howl." Through her childhood and teens, she didn't suspect much of the Rue. Nor did she feel that she had any obligation to deal or interact with them in any capacity. It wasn't until more recently that her status as 'Howl' has impacted her life. Knowing that the phantoms she's seen since childhood are both capable of and willing to cause harm to humans had put her on edge. She's grown hyper vigilant in her defense against the Rue, checking the apartment for them routinely when she's home. She's yet to tell her brothers of her experiences, feeling that they're happier off not knowing, and fearing the repercussions if thr authorities caught wind that she was seeing "ghosts." However, Toni's effort leave her regularly exhausted making it difficult to focus on work and her career development.
WHY ARE THEY IN OAKEN CITY?
Two years ago, Toni's life crashed down around her without warning. Her parents while out one evening, were victims in a transit incident that left both of them dead.
The death of her parents left Toni in a position of burden an responsibility. With no other known family to fall back on, the duty of caring for her two younger brothers fell onto her as a legal adult; not wishing to split the family up, Toni applied for and was granted legal guardianship of her brothers, Stephen and James. Following the trial, settlements, and hearings, Toni made the decision to move to Oaken City, where she could more readily afford start life anew, away from the memories of her parents' deaths.
DO THEY HAVE A HOWL ABILITY? WHAT IS IT?
Going even back to her youth, Antonia had quietly observed the obscured visages of the Rue. At first she wrote them off as tricks of the light. But after seeing one in earnest for the first time, she began to consider them more life ghosts or spirits. They appear to her in a primitive form as masses of black and gray mist. Where she's more gifted is in her ability to sense nearby Rue the same as she can feel the breeze against her skin.
It wasn't until she had finished the move to Oaken City that she had her first violent experience with a Rue. The one in particular seemed attracted to the sadness and despair shared among herself and her brothers. It was in this encounter that she discovered she could do more than simply see and feel the phantasms... as it hovered and swooped in as though to attack her, a field of luminous energy enveloped her, against which the Rue knocked and was pushed back before retreating entirely.
WHAT IS THE CHARACTER'S NAME?
WHAT IS A STRANGER'S FIRST IMPRESSION UPON MEETING THEM?
WHAT IS THEIR PROFESSION AND HOW DO THEY FEEL ABOUT IT?
HOW HAS (NOT) BEING A HOWL AFFECTED THEIR LIFE?
WHY ARE THEY IN OAKEN CITY?
DO THEY HAVE A HOWL ABILITY? WHAT IS IT?
Archie Flint
WHAT IS A STRANGER'S FIRST IMPRESSION UPON MEETING THEM?
Archie is the feeling of damp. He is cold wet clothes clinging to you on an even colder day, he is the weight of a lead balloon, he is air being sucked out of a room. As a kid Archie never understood why other children wouldn't play with him, it certainly wasn't lack of trying. But, over time, he adapted to the silent desperation and loneliness of that feeling of being other. It permeates him, from his overly lanky 6"7 form that seems all folded in on itself in all the wrong places, to his overly large clammy hands that he stuffs hastily into pockets. It's in his hoarse voice and the way his eyes never seem to quite lock onto you, but rather look through you. Archie is a giant packed in too small a suitcase, one who has learnt not to take up space.
WHAT IS THEIR PROFESSION AND HOW DO THEY FEEL ABOUT IT?
Archie's day job is working a warehouse, lifting heavy things, packing things, moving thing 1 to thing 2 and occasionally helping with deliveries. He generally keeps to himself, brings a packed lunch cut into delicate tiny triangles, and occasionally folds himself into shadowy corners when he's avoiding social interaction like a frightened prey animal.
When he can, Archie studies welding. He slowly pays for a semester at a time out of pocket, and practices at his little home on the edge of town. It's the carcass of a couple carriages of a steel train painstakingly converted into passable living accomodations. Strangely, Archie sleeps better surrounded by so much metal.
When he can, Archie studies welding. He slowly pays for a semester at a time out of pocket, and practices at his little home on the edge of town. It's the carcass of a couple carriages of a steel train painstakingly converted into passable living accomodations. Strangely, Archie sleeps better surrounded by so much metal.
HOW HAS (NOT) BEING A HOWL AFFECTED THEIR LIFE?
Frankly, Archie has long resigned himself to the belief he has gone quite mad. He doesn't entirely believe in all this Howl business, or at least if Howls exist, he is certainly not one of them. Howls are probably the kind of heroes who people look up to, who do good deeds and protect the weak as easily as breathing. They probably have lots of muscles, and know how to make a quiche without burning it, and get on with other people. Archie is none of these things. Archie is a person who sees things that aren't there, even by Howl standards.
WHY ARE THEY IN OAKEN CITY?
Archie took a train to nowhere once. He just wanted out, and he wanted to sit for forever, and he wanted the world to just be quiet. He happened to step out in Oaken City to grab some food on his journey, and as soon as he left the station it hit him like a wall:
Oaken city was a place holding its breath.
Something here was frozen, something here was waiting, there was a Moment encapsulated here that hadn't happened yet. As he stood in the street, passers by swerving round him, that sense of anticipation permeated him. Archie would be there when the world breathed out.
Oaken city was a place holding its breath.
Something here was frozen, something here was waiting, there was a Moment encapsulated here that hadn't happened yet. As he stood in the street, passers by swerving round him, that sense of anticipation permeated him. Archie would be there when the world breathed out.
DO THEY HAVE A HOWL ABILITY? WHAT IS IT?
Archie cannot see Rue. He can only see where they will go, usually, or sometimes have been. This is terribly unhelpful, as he doesn't know how to tell yet which is which. To him, it appears as a shimmering space in the air, a fractal kaleidoscope of angry broken glass shards undulating and skittering over each other like cannibalistic wasps. It comes as a prickly pain in the base of his skull when he stares at it too long, but he always has trouble ripping his eyes away. Some part of him wants to look.
Memories. Particularly if he's close to the Rue he cannot see, Archie is plagued by flashes of sense memories. It might be mother's voice calling to him, the feeling of turning a page of a much loved book, or the smell of flowers he received on his sweet 16. The memories do not belong to him. They are invaders.
Memories. Particularly if he's close to the Rue he cannot see, Archie is plagued by flashes of sense memories. It might be mother's voice calling to him, the feeling of turning a page of a much loved book, or the smell of flowers he received on his sweet 16. The memories do not belong to him. They are invaders.
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