Amaralyn

Firewatch: The Multi-User Novel

As much as I like this roleplay group so far, if I'm expected to write posts as long as the ones that have been written so far, I'll have to take my leave. I simply don't have the time to; they would take me a full week to complete.

Eden Gardens - Love Where You Live

Loving all the relationships so far! I'm having a bit of family hassle at the moment, but hopefully I can find some time tomorrow or the day after to write down my ideas.

Firewatch: The Multi-User Novel

Still here, working on a character. Just have a bit of family hassle going on, but hopefully I can get the CS done tomorrow evening.
As a heads up, I'll be adding another female to the cast.

Firewatch: The Multi-User Novel

I loved Firewatch and would be interested in seeing how this goes.

Amaralyn's Character Cabinet

"I may not look like it, but I’m actually a scientist."

A mad scientist.
- Nathan Campbell

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Name

Nathan Alan Campbell

Age

28

Gender

Male

Sexuality

Heterosexual

Job

College Student: PhD in Biology
Part-time barista: works at Mundo

"If this isn’t the best thing ever, then I don’t know what is."

Probably a comment about food.

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In-Depth Appearance

Nathan is of an average height of 5’10” but of a somewhat sturdier built which is mostly due to his love for food. A playful, sometimes even mischievous glimmering can almost always be found in his greenish eyes. His messy hair is of a warm brown shade, his short beard untamed and fluffy alike his hairdo. His carefree attitude continues to show itself in Nathan’s wardrobe, especially considering the pieces which he chooses to cover his upper body with. He can often be found wearing shirts with ridiculous prints ranging from dinosaurs to doughnuts, interspersed by quotes referring to his interests. On days which require a somewhat more formal attire he likes to wear dress shirts, preferably checkered and with his sleeves rolled up. As for the rest, he will almost always slip on a simple jeans and a pair of sneakers to complete his outfit.

Habits and Quirks

• Pays quite some attention to his food (e.g. always wants something sweet and something savoury for breakfast). Food can also have a big influence on his mood (e.g. he can get really cranky if he has a bad cappuccino, but at the same time his day can be made when he has a nice meal).
• Taking in (wounded) animals into his apartment which he then treats and/or studies
• Making others laugh by making a fool out of himself (e.g. singing and dancing in a not so charming manner, striking feminine poses, pulling funny faces)
• Has a weak spot for cute things; this includes toys, plushies, animals, and girls (no matter fictional or real)
• Making references to different types of media (tv shows, movies, games, books)

Likes

• Food / Cooking
• Animals; birds in particular
• The exact sciences; biology and physics have his interest in particular, though he finds astronomy and mathematics intriguing as well
• Watching Discovery Channel and cooking shows such as Master Chef
• Going outdoors
• Technology

Dislikes

• Not being taken seriously
• Olives
• Chewing gum
• Strong perfume

Biggest Fear

Nathan fears that, when he will look back at the course of his life in the future, he will find himself having accomplished absolutely nothing. As the oldest of the two children he feels that he should be a role model to his younger brother, but his indecisive nature interferes with this ideal. Nathan is unsure about what path he wants to take in life, which is part of the reason why he is taking a short break from his research and has started to work as a barista.

Personality

The first impression that most people will get of Nathan is that of a carefree goofball or overgrown kid. Although his chaotic appearance may give rise to the idea that he may need a helping hand in his life, the opposite is true; Nathan can take care of himself very well and actually enjoys helping and tending to others. He takes pleasure in pleasing others by means of serving them a nice meal or by making them laugh. This nurturing side of him does not limit itself to humans, but makes him look out for animals as well, even going as far as to shelter them in his apartment, which, unlike his clothing and hair, is kept organized.
Nathan has decided to put this characteristic combined with his love for food in practice by working as a barista in one of the cafes. Even though he may be charismatic enough to make small talk with the customers, he is not exactly a social butterfly. He still sometimes feels awkward and uncertain when going up to someone, especially if said person is a cute girl. He can completely loose his cool and get lost in his words while trying to strike up a conversation.

If people would give more meaning to his quirky apparel they would notice that the pictures on his shirts depict not merely a free spirited soul, but also one who takes interest in the exact sciences. While Nathan may seem like a ditz at first, he actually has excellent analytic abilities. When it really comes down to it, he can come up with very good ideas as well as clever solutions to problems. Were it not for his impulsiveness and indecisiveness, he might actually become a very good scientist.

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"If you were a dinosaur, you would be a finosaurus."

Nathan’s attempt at flirting.

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Background

Nathan was born as the first child to a middle class family, his father a professor in Modern History and his mother originally a vet, but she quit her job to look after her new born son. Not long before Nathan’s second birthday, his mother gave birth to his brother Jeremy. The boys turned out to get along very well and could often be found playing together or horsing around. Although eventually they took interest in different subjects, Nathan preferring to spend his days in nature alike his mother and Jeremy being more socially oriented alike his father, the two grew very attached to each other and spend a great deal of their first years together.

While the first decade of their lives was rather peaceful for the two children, albeit it that their mother seemed to have periods in which she wasn’t her usual cheery self, things got more grim when she started having breakdown frequently. She decided to go see a psychiatrist who, after Evelyn had visited her a number of times, stated that she had some sort of depression and diagnosed her with postpartum depression. She began taking medication, which did help to lift her spirit, but did not save the bond between her and her husband. They started to have fights more and more, until finally Evelyn decided she needed to take a break from family life and moved into a small apartment on her own. The event left Nathan, who had grown rather close to his mother, devastated. It also affected the relationship between him and his father, a stern man but who meant all the best for his sons. A few years after his mother’s departure Nathan cut the contact between him and his father short by moving out at the age of 16; he simply was not able to take any more of the rather tense atmosphere which was left in his parental home. Nathan’s mother financially supported her son’s decision, and the two started to see each other every other week.

After his move, Nathan found himself getting mature rapidly, as he needed to learn to fend for himself quickly. Despite all the turmoil at home, his grades were still sound and when he graduated from secondary school they even were this good that it allowed him to attend university. Picking a subject was not hard for him: animals had always had his interest and so he chose to study Biology. With his head more at peace and his heart more at ease, Nathan gradually regained his old self who loves to be around people and likes to joke around. Now, two years after he has obtained his master’s degree, he has found a job as a PhD student as well a part-time barista. He has been living in one of the apartment of Eden Gardens ever since he moved here two years ago for his PhD, and has gotten to know its surroundings quite well.

Recently, Nathan has gotten in touch again with his younger brother Jeremy. Although the first few times the two met were somewhat awkward and stiff, now they have restored their friendship and continue to visit each other on a biweekly basis. Their meeting has left Nathan thinking back on his life: is the path he is walking right now the one he wants to take? Isn’t he letting life’s opportunities slip right through his hands?

Relationship Information
Relationship Status: Single
Partner: N/A
Father: Christopher (Chris) Campbell
Mother: Evelyn Hart
Siblings: Jeremy Campbell, 26
Pet/s: Varies as he takes shelter of (wounded) animals. A cat named Erwin and a couple of pigeons belong to his regular pets.
Other: Gets along very well with his brother Jeremy, who he visits regularly and vice versa. Visits or calls his mother once a month. Has no contact with his father.
Has not yet had a girlfriend and feels slightly self-conscious about this.

Detailed Relationships

This is reserved for your character’s opinion on everyone else. Please don’t fill this out until all the characters have been revealed.

Theme Song

Extra

Spirit Animal: Lizard

Eden Gardens - Love Where You Live

"I may not look like it, but I’m actually a scientist."

A mad scientist.
- Nathan Campbell

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Name

Nathan Alan Campbell

Age

28

Gender

Male

Sexuality

Heterosexual

Job

College Student: PhD in Biology
Part-time barista: works at Mundo

"If this isn’t the best thing ever, then I don’t know what is."

Probably a comment about food.

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In-Depth Appearance

Nathan is of an average height of 5’10” but of a somewhat sturdier built which is mostly due to his love for food. A playful, sometimes even mischievous glimmering can almost always be found in his greenish eyes. His messy hair is of a warm brown shade, his short beard untamed and fluffy alike his hairdo. His carefree attitude continues to show itself in Nathan’s wardrobe, especially considering the pieces which he chooses to cover his upper body with. He can often be found wearing shirts with ridiculous prints ranging from dinosaurs to doughnuts, interspersed by quotes referring to his interests. On days which require a somewhat more formal attire he likes to wear dress shirts, preferably checkered and with his sleeves rolled up. As for the rest, he will almost always slip on a simple jeans and a pair of sneakers to complete his outfit.

Habits and Quirks

• Pays quite some attention to his food (e.g. always wants something sweet and something savoury for breakfast). Food can also have a big influence on his mood (e.g. he can get really cranky if he has a bad cappuccino, but at the same time his day can be made when he has a nice meal).
• Taking in (wounded) animals into his apartment which he then treats and/or studies
• Making others laugh by making a fool out of himself (e.g. singing and dancing in a not so charming manner, striking feminine poses, pulling funny faces)
• Has a weak spot for cute things; this includes toys, plushies, animals, and girls (no matter fictional or real)
• Making references to different types of media (tv shows, movies, games, books)

Likes

• Food / Cooking
• Animals; birds in particular
• The exact sciences; biology and physics have his interest in particular, though he finds astronomy and mathematics intriguing as well
• Watching Discovery Channel and cooking shows such as Master Chef
• Going outdoors
• Technology

Dislikes

• Not being taken seriously
• Olives
• Chewing gum
• Strong perfume

Biggest Fear

Nathan fears that, when he will look back at the course of his life in the future, he will find himself having accomplished absolutely nothing. As the oldest of the two children he feels that he should be a role model to his younger brother, but his indecisive nature interferes with this ideal. Nathan is unsure about what path he wants to take in life, which is part of the reason why he is taking a short break from his research and has started to work as a barista.

Personality

The first impression that most people will get of Nathan is that of a carefree goofball or overgrown kid. Although his chaotic appearance may give rise to the idea that he may need a helping hand in his life, the opposite is true; Nathan can take care of himself very well and actually enjoys helping and tending to others. He takes pleasure in pleasing others by means of serving them a nice meal or by making them laugh. This nurturing side of him does not limit itself to humans, but makes him look out for animals as well, even going as far as to shelter them in his apartment, which, unlike his clothing and hair, is kept organized.
Nathan has decided to put this characteristic combined with his love for food in practice by working as a barista in one of the cafes. Even though he may be charismatic enough to make small talk with the customers, he is not exactly a social butterfly. He still sometimes feels awkward and uncertain when going up to someone, especially if said person is a cute girl. He can completely loose his cool and get lost in his words while trying to strike up a conversation.

If people would give more meaning to his quirky apparel they would notice that the pictures on his shirts depict not merely a free spirited soul, but also one who takes interest in the exact sciences. While Nathan may seem like a ditz at first, he actually has excellent analytic abilities. When it really comes down to it, he can come up with very good ideas as well as clever solutions to problems. Were it not for his impatience and indecisiveness, he might actually become a very good scientist.

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"If you were a dinosaur, you would be a finosaurus."

Nathan’s attempt at flirting.

---

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Background

Nathan was born as the first child to a middle class family, his father a professor in Modern History and his mother originally a vet, but she quit her job to look after her new born son. Not long before Nathan’s second birthday, his mother gave birth to his brother Jeremy. The boys turned out to get along very well and could often be found playing together or horsing around. Although eventually they took interest in different subjects, Nathan preferring to spend his days in nature alike his mother and Jeremy being more socially oriented alike his father, the two grew very attached to each other and spend a great deal of their first years together.

While the first decade of their lives was rather peaceful for the two children, albeit it that their mother seemed to have periods in which she wasn’t her usual cheery self, things got more grim when she started having breakdown frequently. She decided to go see a psychiatrist who, after Evelyn had visited her a number of times, stated that she had some sort of depression and diagnosed her with postpartum depression. She began taking medication, which did help to lift her spirit, but did not save the bond between her and her husband. They started to have fights more and more, until finally Evelyn decided she needed to take a break from family life and moved into a small apartment on her own. The event left Nathan, who had grown rather close to his mother, devastated. It also affected the relationship between him and his father, a stern man but who meant all the best for his sons. A few years after his mother’s departure Nathan cut the contact between him and his father short by moving out at the age of 16; he simply was not able to take any more of the rather tense atmosphere which was left in his parental home. Nathan’s mother financially supported her son’s decision, and the two started to see each other every other week.

After his move, Nathan found himself getting mature rapidly, as he needed to learn to fend for himself quickly. Despite all the turmoil at home, his grades were still sound and when he graduated from secondary school they even were this good that it allowed him to attend university. Picking a subject was not hard for him: animals had always had his interest and so he chose to study Biology. With his head more at peace and his heart more at ease, Nathan gradually regained his old self who loves to be around people and likes to joke around. Now, two years after he has obtained his master’s degree, he has found a job as a PhD student as well a part-time barista. He has been living in one of the apartment of Eden Gardens ever since he moved here two years ago for his PhD, and has gotten to know its surroundings quite well.

Recently, Nathan has gotten in touch again with his younger brother Jeremy. Although the first few times the two met were somewhat awkward and stiff, now they have restored their friendship and continue to visit each other on a biweekly basis. Their meeting has left Nathan thinking back on his life: is the path he is walking right now the one he wants to take? Isn’t he letting life’s opportunities slip right through his hands?

Relationship Information
Relationship Status: Single
Partner: N/A
Father: Christopher (Chris) Campbell
Mother: Evelyn Hart
Siblings: Jeremy Campbell, 26
Pet/s: Varies as he takes shelter of (wounded) animals. A male cat named Erwin and a couple of pigeons belong to his regular pets.
Other: Gets along very well with his brother Jeremy, who he visits regularly and vice versa. Visits or calls his mother once a month. Has no contact with his father.
Has not yet had a girlfriend and feels slightly self-conscious about this.

Detailed Relationships

Nathan’s first impression of Alex was that of ‘the popular guy’, but this image has proven itself to be partially wrong. Although Alex is charismatic and has a good reputation among the ladies, he’s definitely not an asshole. For as far as Nathan can tell, he actually seems like a really nice guy. He has also heard some people in town talking about him and his sister, about how they released information about their influential parents which greatly damaged their reputation. While to some their act is seen as treasonous, to Nathan it is one of justice and he has enormous respect for the siblings’ decision.


Nathan doesn’t see her often, but if he does Abby is often accompanied by her brother Alex. While he enjoys seeing the siblings interact – a sight which reminds him of the bond he has with his brother –, he is not so fond of her personality. She is tough and will always stand up for herself, qualities which Nathan looks up to, but she does this to the point where is secluding herself from other people. He doesn’t really bother to make a change to that though.


Nathan thinks of Cassandra as a nice and sociable person. He often sees her chatting away with all sorts of people. The two occasionally talk about animals as they both have interest in the topic, but it hasn’t gone unnoticed to him that she seems to get bored of him as soon as he starts to talk about the more scientific aspects of them, such as the reasons for certain behaviour. Then again, she seems to doze off quite quickly while talking to people, not just him. Nathan won’t deny that he thinks she’s pretty cute, but unfortunately for him it appears Cassandra prefers women over men.


Jack is one of the nicest residents of the building in Nathan’s opinion. He’s always willing to help a hand, fixing people their shit, a trait of Jack which he greatly admires. Nathan has also notices they have quite some things in common, from their carefree appearance to their shared interest in the exact sciences, although Nathan focuses on Biology and Jack is more into Physics and Mathematics. He perceives him like a more extreme version of himself in terms of goofiness and childlike characteristics. If he can get past Jack’s social awkwardness, Nathan thinks they may actually become good friends.


He has seen Kim visiting the café Nathan works at every once in a while, though lately his visits have become less frequent. Nathan doesn’t know much about him. He has tried to strike up a conversation with him a few times before while serving him a coffee, but their interactions never last very long as Kim seems to be quite reversed. It has made Nathan wonder whether there’s something bothering the guy or whether he’s just naturally shy. Maybe he’s trying to hide a secret? Like, being a K-Pop star or something? He sure looks like one of those pretty Korean men his brother would listen to. Nathan recently saw him petting a cat while entering his apartment, which is always a nice sight. Maybe he should ask Kim about it next time he encounters him?


To Nathan, Quinn is the definition of badass. She just has this intense, cool look about her that he admires in a way. Their encounters are scarce, as, Nathan has learned, she has a job at Vibe, a place he near to never attends. Whenever he sees her though, lighting up a cigarette outside of her apartment or doing groceries, he can’t help but feel a little intimidated by the tough-looking woman.


Doris is definitely one of Nathan’s more eccentric neighbours. As she’s quite the partygoer, frequently visiting nightclubs like Vibe, places Nathan prefers to avoid, he doesn’t spot her that often. She sometimes has a drink at Mundo though, possibly to sober up, and Nathan has caught her smiling at his tomfoolery. On some days he finds her big, expressive eyes quite charming, while on other days they make him slightly nervous. He has heard many rumours about the wild side of the lady, although he hasn’t experienced much of it himself, aside from her midnight DJ show which he has listened to a few times before, mostly out of curiosity.


For as far as Nathan has been able to tell, Maxwell seems like your typical student; not really doing his best and preferring video games and parties over studying. Always having been a pretty good student himself, Nathan doesn’t exactly approve of his attitude. At least the guy’s got a good sense of humor though and tends to take things lightly, creating a positive atmosphere wherever he goes.



Clarence really is someone Nathan looks up to. This handsome guy is only a few years older than me, and he seems to have his shit so well together! He already has a kid and still looks great, no real signs of stress visible whatsoever. Little does he know the actual situation the dad is in. Whenever Clarence visits Mundo for a drink, Nathan puts a little bit extra effort into his coffee and tries to sound more mature than he really is. He has seen him around town with his daughter, who he thinks is absolutely adorable.


Nathan hasn’t seen the newest resident of Eden Gardens around that much, but then again Lewis has only lived here for, what, a little less than a year? On top of that Lewis seems to be of the reserved type, like Kim, but in a different way; whereas Kim is shy, Lewis appears to be rather solemn. Maybe Nathan has absolutely no reason to, but he kinda worries about him; he can’t help but be reminded of his mother when he sees the weary look on the young man’s face.


Rucks is one of the smoothest talkers Nathan has ever met. Seriously, how is this guy single. Rucks seems to be really into art, just like his brother Jeremy, so Nathan can often talk along whenever he starts a talk on the topic. He has also been informed the man owns a pet snake, so he’ll be sure to visit him sometime so he can meet Flumpykins.
What a great name... Just like his owner, whose name rhymes with... *snorts*

Theme Song

Extra

Spirit Animal: Lizard

Die Alone, or Listen to the Tale from the Watering Hole (An Anthropomorphic Dystopic, noir RP. High Casual, Furries)

Still interested and hopefully will have a character up by Friday. Probably going to set for a badger character.

Eden Gardens - Love Where You Live

Real life always comes first. It's also the main reason I haven't finished my character yet. :p
I hope to be done by tomorrow evening though.

Eden Gardens - Love Where You Live

Exactly the type of roleplay I was looking for! :) Hopefully I can have a character up some time soon.

Tales from The Watering Hole (A Anthropomorphic Dystopic, noir RP. High Casual, Furries )

Sounds interesting! I've been wanting to play an anthro character for a while now.