[OOC] Argus: Olympian Intelligence

[Pundii]

@Lady Amalthea
Considering everyone else has dropped out of the ??? Country, going to accept Risa for Finland, You can chuck the CS in Characters with the Codename 'Athena'

[Lady Absinthia]

@Pundii Yay!!!!! Pm me for relation talk hun?

[AcerRo]

@AcerRo
You'll be competeing with Sunset if you take Australia, just a heads up ;)

@Pundii

I'll have a cs up tonight or in the morning. I'll take whatever I can get.

[SunsetWanderer]

Currently WIP, I'll continue to edit it over the night and post when it's finished!

Oliver

{"Dress to impress. After all, you're the last thing many will see."}

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Character Basics

Name: Oliver Jean Gandell
Codename:
Age: 24
Birthday: 14th April
Nationality: Australian
Birth Place: Edgecliff, Syndey, Australia
Gender: Male
Prior Employment: Lifeguard & Freelance Photographer

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Appearance

Height: 1.8m (5'9)
Weight: 82kg (12s 9lbs)
Build: Well-toned, Muscular
Eyes: Green
Hair: Caramel Brown
Skin Tone: Caucasian
Tattoos/Scars/Piercings: N/A

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Persona

Sexuality: Heterosexual
Personality:

Calculated ♦ Charismatic ♦ Snobbish ♦ Debonair ♦ Elegant ♦ Confident

Despite being inherently good-natured with a genuine desire to 'do good', it is unlikely that many of those around him recognise this. Instead, he is undoubtedly known as being the spoiled, self-indulgent and somewhat elitist member of the group. This is, in part, due to his upbringing, and he has become quick to judge those he encounters based purely on their dress, manner of speaking and any undesireable habits they may have, and this is certainly not a quality many appreciate. Indeed, his comments about those living in poverty and his strong abjection to living in anything but the most grandeur accomodation haven't done much to dissmiss the image he has unwittingly created of himself.

Often seen wearing high-quality suits whether on the job or not, Oliver is known for his refined fashion sense and is, arguably, the most vain member of the group. This is not something he denies, and in fact he embraces the reputation for vanity he has rightfully gained, often quipping that they need to 'look the part'. It is the high levels of scrutiny that he holds his own appearance to that has led to his dismissive and judgemental nature of those around him he deems to have 'not made an effort' in their appearance, regardless of circumstance. After all, if he has put so much effort into how he looks, it's only respectful of others to do the same. Or at least, so he thinks.

His calculated approach to the task at hand can often betray his true empathy, it's not hard to understand why some think of him as nothing more than the 'disconnected, cold-hearted rich-kid' in his own world.

These qualities aside however, Oliver is a geniuine, honest individual. He will never hide his motives or his views if asked, though he certainly isn't one for shoving his own opinions down the throats of those around them and will generally keep his thoughts to himself (albeit his facial expressions often betray his attempts to keep quiet) and avoid confrontation. He is, in fact, rather a charming individual when spoken to in the right conditions, with his gentlemanly demeanour and intrinsically gentle nature allowing brief insights to the man that lies beneath the exterior.

Likes
✔Looking the part (well-tailored suits)
✔Fruit Ciders and Spirits
✔Sailing
✔Indie Music
✔Aftershave
✔Countryside
✔Culture
✔History

Dislikes
✘Beer/Lager
✘Flying
✘Metal music
✘Criminals
✘Boorish, uncouth individuals
✘Criticism

Fears
☠Paralysis
☠Plane Crash
☠Losing his wealth/social status
☠Remaining alone

History
Born with a silver spoon in his mouth in the wealthy suburb of Syndey, Edgecliff, Oliver has had a very particular lifestyle. He has enjoyed the benefits that come alongside wealth and was privately educated before going on to study at the University of Sydney to graduate with an honours degree in 'World History' at the age of twenty three. The course had always suited him, having been interested in the cultures and histories of countries across the globe for almost the entirety of his life. Indeed, he is certainly what one would describe as 'book smart' as opposed to 'street smart', and while he has access to a vast library of resources that he could quite easily work through, he has yet to accumualte much experience for himself, leading to a certain, innocent naivety surrounding him in regard to the harsh actualities of life.

His father having owned a yacht, Oliver would often accompany him on luxurious day-trips across the South Pacific Ocean. It was during these trips Oliver developed his love for sailing, and the ocean, finding himself intrigued in the mysteries lying below the surface of the water. In his mind, there is no need to venture into the stars when there lays a vast, unknown realm beyond the ocean surface. Pursuing this interest at higher education, he joined the local rowing and sailing teams before eventually also partaking in the scuba club at Sydney University. While he could not have forseen it at the time, his ability to remain hidden underwater and navigate the sea in a wide variety of vessels would make him a particularly attractive candidate for Argus, the organisation that would go on to hone and specialise his skillset in the area.
Oliver, when he began going on sailing trips without the supervision of his father, began photographing his experiences sailing and discoveries underwater, developing a keen eye for detail particularly in the dark conditions underwater. His unorthodox, underwater photography gained national acclaim when he was awarded the 'AIPP Australian Emerging Photographer of the Year' award.

Throughout University, he worked as a lifeguard along the beaches of Sydney. His search for employment was inspired less by his need for financial income, and more simply as a result for his desire to work around the ocean. It was true that his childhood ambition in life had been to become 'one of those men you see on TV', as he so eloquently put it in his younger years, documentating the various creatures of the ocean and their habitats, though in his maturity he figured working as a lifeguard would do just as well. The attention from attractive students spending their summer break at the beach wasn't a downside, either.

Graduating from the University of Sydney with a 'A Master of World History with First Class Honours' he was not entirely sure what he was going to do with his life. It was true that his small-time work as a lifeguard was fun, yet he recognised it wasn't going to support him for the rest of his life. Despite recieving national acclaim for his photography, he doubted a career in the area would suit him and likewise felt as though something was lacking. It wasn't long before he came to the decision that progressing from a lifeguard to a career in the Australian Search & Rescue Force would be a natural progressionm, and indeed a prospect he looked forward to. His parents would perhaps have hoped for something 'grander' for their well-to-do and highly educated son, yet he was content.

Roughly one month into his training to join the force, Oliver was approached by an official of the organisation of 'Argus' alongside another official from the Australian Government, revealing that he had been shortlised for a position within the new, mysterious agency. Initially reluctant to abandon his guaranteed career prospects with the AMSA (Australian Maritime Safety Authority) in pursuit of a career with the admittedly mysterious organisation that was reluctant to share many details unless he accepted the post. Ultimately, however, Oliver would accept the offer and, after scrutiny alongside several other prospective candidates, found himself selected as the Argus Operative for Australia, beginning training not much more than a year ago.

Theme Song: Extreme Ways

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Relations

⚜ Respected * ☯ Neutral * ☮ Friends * ♥ Crush * ⚤ Significant Other * ☠ Enemy

At the point of the roleplays beginning, each of the characters will have known eachother for roughly a year which they've spent training together. You should work with the other players to establish what kind of relationships you have with them. It's not required for everyone, but there should be at least 3 relations already on here by the time the RP starts.

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[Pundii]

@Psycho Memester, @gowia, @Avanhelsing
You're accepted, congrats. Memester - you can put yourself in the characters tab as codename 'Apollo', Gowia, do the same as codename 'Hermes' and finally Helsing, as codename 'Theseus'

Let's get some relations chat going!

@SunsetWanderer
Looking good so far, hope to see the rest of it soon!

[Lady Absinthia]

@Psycho Memester, @gowia, @Avanhelsing

Feel free to shoot me a pm to discuss relations if you want.

[Avanhelsing]

@Pundii
Thank you!!!! I'll move him now!!!

Also. Roland is open for relationships.

[Pundii]

Added a bit more to the OOC post - just a bit on gadgets/equipment, might be useful to know. I may add a little more, so keep an eye out! :)

[Lady Absinthia]

@Pundii Risa: I need a parasol.

[Pundii]

@Lady Amalthea
Now that's something I left out! Should probably get an exploding pen too :p

[murdoc]

Still accepting? :0

[Pundii]

@murdoc

Certainly, you may have to compete with someone depending on the country you pick though, admittedly, i'm already a tad lost on who is making a CS for which country.

[spacecakes]

@Pundii I would like to join, if you'll have me. And I would like to choose china for my character :)

EDIT: I'm at work right now and will be able to post a CS later.

[AcerRo]

I'll get this done by tomorrow morning but I got wip I'll post shortly.

[Avanhelsing]

@Pundii
Best I can tell for countries WIP, we have two for Australia, one for China, and one for Germany. Also whatever Murdoc is doing. I think.

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To all:
My guy is open for connections. If anyone wants to chat. He doesn't bite. I promise.

[Pundii]

@Avanhelsing
Thank you, that sounds right to me, I know for a fact someone's also making one for Japan - they've PM'd me about it, so everyone's still welcoem to try, but there'll be competition at this point. It's possible that considering how much interest there's been I may open another slot though.

[AcerRo]

I'm having some issues with the coding @Pundii I'll pm you the WIP until I can figure it out.

[Pundii]

@AcerRo
Sure, i'll take a look and if I can fix it i'll just PM you back the fixed version.

[vFear]

Interested in Japan. Will begin writing now.
Big WIP.

Minami Yuuna

Minami Yuuna.

{"How about we go somewhere for dinner? I got someone handling 'that thing' so I'm free; unless he wants his phone recording to leak to the Mafia, anyway."}

Character Basics

Name: Minami Yuuna.
Codename: Unassigned.
Age: 23.
Birthday: 18th of June.
Nationality: Japanese.
Birthplace: Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.
Gender: Female.
Prior Employment: Publicly, Yuuna was an elite athlete representing Japan in the 400 meter sprint and the 200 meter freestyle at the Asian Games. Secretly, Yuuna was the de facto oyabun (clan head) of a dangerous Yakuza clan operating in the Miyagi and surrounding prefectures.

Appearance

Height: 5'8.
Weight: 152 pounds.
Build: Athletic.
Eyes: Hazel.
Hair: Dark brown.
Skin Tone: Somewhat pale and of an eastern aesthetic.
Tattoos/Scars/Piercings: She has an elaborate, traditionally-delivered 'body suit' of Yakuza-culture tattoos occupying majority of her torso, her arms down to the forearm and her legs and feet in its entirety. Of particular note, the tattoos even run behind the knee and on the opposite side of the elbow: a particularly sensitive area, especially when the tattoo is done traditionally.

Persona

Sexuality: Asexual.
Personality: In terms of the alignment chart, Yuuna would best fit into Chaotic Good. Whilst she rigorously follows the Yakuza code of honor 'ninkyo' - which places justice and duty above all and forbids allowing others to suffer - the means through which she meets the criteria of this code may quite easily be considered cruel, dishonorable or unjust in itself. Manipulation, extortion, deceit, blackmail and even murder are a few of the common tools of her trade, and she's ruthless in achieving her goals. She specifically doesn't approve of torture in accordance with ninkyo and prefers to manipulate and deceive victims that would be in order to find out what she wants to know. She's also known to be almost always calm and in control, with a cool yet oppressive air about her.

Outside of her 'professional' life - which is as much time as she can reasonably make time for provided she has something to do, such as going out for dinner - she's known to the few privileged (or perhaps burdened?) enough to see her as a relaxed woman with a somewhat dark sense of humor who cares about her friends in her own way. Whilst she's not experienced with comforting friends and family as she acts in her on-the-job mindset most of the time, she tries when it comes down to it. It also might be of note that she's a devour follower of Shinto and takes her religion very seriously.
Likes:

• Sports; specifically track and field, swimming and martial arts.
• Religious activities, such as meditation and prayer.
• Restaurants, particularly suit-and-tie.
• Most brews, such as coffee and tea.
• Thrillers (genre).
• Cold weather.
• Cigarettes.

Dislikes:

• Compassion to the point of hindrance; she strives to keep it pragmatic.
• Idle activity, or otherwise having nothing to do.
• Violations of ninkyo.
• Reality Television.
• Alcohol.

Fears:

• Being demoted or fired.
• Financial instability.
• Failure.

History: Minami Yuuna was born and raised in Sendai in the Miyagi Prefecture of Japan, where her family held their office as head of a renowed yakuza clan. She was the first child of her parents and for a time was the heir to the office of oyabun before nearly 2 years after her own birth a brother was born who in turn became the heir apparent. At the time she wasn't old enough to understand what this meant, let alone how to speak a sentence or perform basic math. When she was informed on the situation as a pre-teen she didn't mind at all - she was a compassionate child and she loved her brother so; it was about this time her father began gradually teaching her how things worked in the Yakuza and what would be expected of her. By the time she was a teenager this education was in full swing.

Throughout her elementary years Yuuna was homeschooled by her mother and grandparents but as she became a teenager, the daughter of the head of an influential yakuza clan, Yuuna attended the most prestigious and successful school in the prefecture: none other than Yamaku Academy. As she grew into her teenager years she became more ruthless and less compassionate, gradually shaping into what she is today; regardless of this she treated most of her teachers, seniors and peers with the utmost respect; there are those who targeted her but they played an important role of shaping her skills in intrigue. As result of her nature, her family name and the expectations set on her, she excelled in all things in her adolescence: she consistently achieved high grades, volunteered at the local shrine and above all, lead the school district in sports.

Through her success in high school she was selected for the Japanese National team for the Asian Games, where she then graduated school and became a full time athlete. Regretfully, her brother became something of a gluten and a sloth once he came of age. When her father grew too elderly to command the clan and abdicated the position to her younger brother, despite the desperate advice of his council, the clan failed to prosper. Yuuna saw it as her duty as the former heir to see the clan prospering once again but challenging the new head of the clan would be nothing short of blasphemy; in turn, instead of directly opposing her brother she gathered the lieutenants loyal to her and had her brothers girlfriend kidnapped, murdered and set it up to look like her brother did it. She then proceeded to blackmail him, threatening to forward the conclusive evidence to the police as an anonymous tip from a known vigilante group if he didn't do as she told him. Struck by grief that his girlfriend was dead, afraid of her influence after such an act and terrified of being arrested, he reluctantly bent the knee. The killer was never found, witnesses never turned up and Yuuna established de facto leadership of the clan. Very few know about it - those few being limited to those who were loyal to her during the coup and the Public Security Intelligence Agency of Japan. Unfortunately, one of her loyal foot-soldiers was an informant.

The Public Security Intelligence Agency made a point of investigating Yuuna, seeing a chance to both close the cold case and dismantle one of the Yakuza families at the same time. They were deliberately very careful: she was a woman of caliber - educated, athlete and spymaster alike - and would have to be cautious to avoid the operation being compromised. It would just so happen that Argus would then come about which had the investigation spin on its head. Yuuna was shortlisted as a Japanese candidate for Argus and eventually came to be interviewed, tested and later offered the job. After due consideration, seeing it as the ultimate use of her skills and fulfillment of ninkyo, she accepted; but not after leaving her brother very detailed instructions and leaving some to watch him.
Theme Song: [Yoshida Brothers - Red Bird - Akai Tori]

Relations

⚜ Respected * ☯ Neutral * ☮ Friends * ♥ Crush * ⚤ Significant Other * ☠ Enemy

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[AcerRo]

@Pundii You would be a hero to me. All I need to finish is the history and personality.