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7 mos ago
Current Graduation has happened - I am no longer a teacher. Won't have to work 12 hour days + weekends anymore, so maybe I'll actually have enough time for hobbies.
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9 mos ago
I sound like a broken record, but only 2 months left till I'm done teaching. Not sure what's next, but it feels like anything would pay more and be less stressful lol
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1 yr ago
Only 6 more months till the school years over. If I renew my contract, someone kill me lmao.
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2 yrs ago
Teacher update: I feel like a villain from a cartoon. The laughter of teenagers gives me migraines, and I no longer feel guilt when giving bad grades to kids that sleep through my lessons.
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2 yrs ago
First day as a Biology Teacher tomorrow - hopefully the kids will be able to read my handwriting.
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In Goblins 5 yrs ago Forum: Casual Roleplay
Will get a post out sometime tomorrow.
Torran calmly wandered through the streets of Orario, having fled his parent's home only a few hours prior. He had finally started his long journey down the path of an Adventurer, and he was beaming with excitement at the prospect of finally doing something as interesting as going in the dungeon! The sun beamed down with a soft intensity, and while it might have been a bit hot otherwise, a gentle breeze made it the perfect setting for going down into the dungeon - at least, to Torran it did. He maneuvered through the streets with some difficulty due to the crowd, but he knew his way around the city thanks to outings with his father to the Tower. It was always really exciting going there, but rather than talk to one of the many adventurers that shopped and made a living there, Torran was going to become one of them and explore the depths of the dungeon.

Well, he was, but it was about halfway to the Tower when he finally remembered something that the Adventurer who came to his home said. If he wanted to actually do well in the dungeon, he was going to have to find a Familia... Joining one of the familias in the Tower was a definite possibility, but that would lead to quite a few awkward conversations with his father whenever the man came to sell his wares...

This conundrum quickly gave Torran pause, and he physically had to stop and sit down on a nearby bench in order to think of a solution to his predicament. Where could he possibly find a Familia? He could visit the Tower and ask around there, but they might just tell him to join the familias that worked on the upper floors, which he couldn't do. Maybe search around and look for one of the homes that familias operate out of? But the manors that proudly displayed this status were so big and intimidating - if Torran embarrassed himself in one of them, he'd probably just end up going back home with his tail between his legs.

The issue was incredibly difficult to figure out for someone of Torran's intellect, so when a distraction presented itself, he leaped at the chance to push this problem aside. A pair of children were wandering around the street he was on, nervously asking anyone they saw where their mother was. The average person would almost certainly assume based on their dreary wardrobe that they were orphans or urchins, and looking for a parent would be a fruitless endeavor - unfortunately, Torran lacked the mental prowess that the normal person possessed. He quickly rose from his seat and made his way towards the pair with a purposeful stride, which only made the massive man look more intimidating.

"What's wrong? Do you two need any help?"

The girl seemed somewhat intimidated by Torran's approach, but the boy was eager to accept any help that he could get.

"We're trying to find our mother - have you seen her, Mister?"

Torran thought hard for several seconds before giving up - he had to admit that he had never met their mother in his life. This was expected of course - he didn't even ask them what their mother's name was.

"I don't think so... Oh, I know! Let's ask some people nearby!"

The girl's face dropped at this slightly - her brother and her had been doing just that for what felt like hours so far, and while he seemed eager to continue, she was starting to get sore from all the running around. Her brother responded to Torran's statement in her stead.

"We've been doing that already, and it's not working very well..."

Torran paused at this and thought carefully. After another few seconds of introspection, he had an ingenious idea! The Boaz gently picked up both children (who immediately began freaking out in response) and placed them on his shoulders. His shoulders were wide enough to give both children amble sitting room, although the girl was even more apprehensive and intimidated now. Torran spoke to them as he began walking, and several other people on the street gawked at his display.

"If you're up this high, it'll be much easier to see your mother! We can look for her while I try to find a familia!"

Torran was quite pleased with his ingenuity here - two birds with one stone, right? He was oblivious to the reactions of the people around him as well as the children he placed on his shoulders, instead continuing on his search for where he might find a familia to join.
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Do any changes need to be made to this guy?


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In Goblins 5 yrs ago Forum: Casual Roleplay
Sorry for the long wait, but post up! Now I can finally go to sleep!
In Goblins 5 yrs ago Forum: Casual Roleplay
Clelk smiled deviously as he gazed into his iron pot. It was probably the possession that he held onto with the most pride - he wasn't on a very friendly basis with others in the village, so he wasn't completely sure, but he believed he was the only goblin in Greenfield to have such a device! And oh, how it served him well = the stews he cooked were quite delectable, at least by a goblins standard... This filled Clelk with a slight sense of melancholy, however. Despite being far more cultured than his fellows, the chance to experience the pinnacle of human cuisine was a far off dream that would take a heavy investment. Clerk rose from the floor of his hut and turned his attention to one of the corners of his hut, where he stored most of his food. Well, the food he traded for or took from the granary - no matter what he tried, it seems like the fish he collected didn't last much longer than an hour or two. Maybe if he asked a human? They know so much more than the fishers in this village.

Nevertheless, spearfishing rifled through the various grains and vegetables stored here, moving moldy and infested pieces to the side for disposal. Some of his goblin peers eat this filth, but given his relative free access to the village granary, there was no need for Clelk to resort to such measures. He'd use them as fishing bait, or simply toss them far from his hut. After picking out an assortment of carrots, potatoes, and even a fruit or two, Clelk happily gnawed on them while admiring his possessions. Normally he'd make a stew to better savor his first meal of the day, but he had just cleaned his pot at the river a few hours prior - he'd save the stew for dinner tonight instead.

As he scarfed down the last raw potato, Clelk rubbed his stomach and turned to his Fishing pole. Many fishers in his tribe used spears or even their hands, but there were quite a few who realized the effectiveness of rods. Clelk himself got the idea from seeing a human do it - that had to mean it was one of the best ways. Some of his only acquaintances were the older goblins in the village who prefered the slow and calm method of rod fishing to the barbaric spear fishing. Even if he called them that, he knew that they found his gluttony as disgusting as the rest of his tribemates - they just seemed better at ignoring it when talking to him. While the idea of fishing for some meat to complement his recent meal seemed quite appealing, Clelk pulled himself away from that thought. He was still suffering from his purchase of the iron pot a few weeks ago, and he needed to replenish his supply of weaponry - a few spears wouldn't last long! He wiped his hands and donned his poorly made apron, before leaving his hut and checking up on his bloomery. He had left it heating the night prior, and it was about time to finally start adding some charcoal.

The furnace lit up quickly enough, and Clelk looked over his supply of metals. He knew damn well that his old master was getting more supply since he went through the granary less than Clelk did, but the young Goblin didn't take much offense at this. After all, his master was one of the few Goblins in Greenfield that still respected Clelk somewhat, and he always made time to talk with him or share a meal. Still, a little more iron is always appreciated. Clelk took some of the crushed ore and got to work on the process of making a few blooms, which he would inevitably work into bars once he got that far. Clelk was thankful that the recent purchase of ore that the tribe made was pre-crushed - crushing it himself was always the part that caused him the most stress. Pouring in the charcoal and crushed iron was much easier, and the process of actually making the bloom was much more relaxed and time-intensive than anything else. It took about three hours until the iron had heated and condensed itself into a discernable bloom, and Clelk quickly removed it with a pair of tongs. He quickly moved it to his anvil in order to separate the slag from the iron, and after a few minutes of hammering, he had a solid ten pounds of wrought iron. It took quite a bit of work to keep the flames working and the Bloomery full, but it was well worth the wait - with this much, he could make quite a few Spears!

Clelk was just finishing off hammering the slag when one of the hunters had come back, a rabbit slung over his shoulder. While this normally wouldn't attract Clelk's attention, he had just finished hours of work and was looking for any excuse to take a break before processing the iron into workable bars. Even if the hunter didn't come over, watching him would at least provide a moment's rest. Clelk rushed into his hut and grabbed a few carrots to gnaw on after taking a drink of water, the former earning him a few glares from passing goblins as he exited the hut. He pretended not to notice, focusing on any passerby who hadn't noticed him and the hunter, who had just taken a seat on a nearby rock.
Personal Information:

Name: Torran Doal, but will accept most monikers.
Age: 23
Gender: Male
Race: Boaz

Appearance:
A massive humanoid with impressive musculature, it's easy to see why he took a role like Supporter. His skin is very pale due to a lack of sunlight and is pocketed by a myriad of burn scars. He somehow manages to have an unintimidating face despite his body, and can almost be described as slack-jawed. His movements lack any real grace or practice behind them and saying that he lumbers around isn't too far off. He'd probably be slightly taller if his posture was better, as he usually ducks to avoid hitting doorframes and to appear less intimidating.

Torran typically dresses in garish colors that his childish mind finds fashionable, and he prefers to be as covered as possible - he enjoys the pressure that comes with a tight collar or heavy clothes. He desperately wants to wear heavy plate armor like his father makes, since it would make him look super cool.

Height: 6'8
Weight: 240 lbs
Eye color: Dark Brown
Hair color: Light Brown

Personality:
Despite his large and overbearing physical appearance, Torran is extremely docile and submissive to most people he meets. Even the thought of attacking a person sends shivers down his spine, and he doesn't enjoy attacking the monsters in the dungeon. The only reason he even became an adventurer in the first place was so that he could protect people who go into the dungeon since he heard that many people die there. He only recently moved out of his parent's house to join a Familia, and it is clear that he has no idea how to take care of himself.

Torran barely manages to survive on his own - he's more like an extremely large child than an actual adventurer and is dependant on his Familia for most things that require literacy or advanced arithmetic. He is childish, and even more so, completely directionless in life. Going to the dungeon is one of the few things that makes his days differentiate from one another, and give variety to his otherwise dreary lifestyle. This isn't even mentioning that he is scared of a large variety of things, including (but not limited to); Spiders, the dark, drunk people, and extreme heights.

Despite these faults, Torran is accepting of nearly any person and is almost always the least aggressive in the room. He is quick to forgive, even quicker to forget, and believes peoples words without a second thought. He is very easygoing and doesn't get angry easily, so he is very popular with children and merchants. The worst part about him is that he lacks any sense of personal space, and will almost always go for a hug as soon as possible.

Likes: Compliments, Protecting people, Easy things, Kindness, Talking to people
Dislikes: Hurting people, Moving fast, Feeling useless, Reading, Mean people, Alcohol
Hobbies: Weightlifting, Digging, Eating, Sleeping, Counting inventory, Playing, Knitting

Background:
Torran was born and raised in Orario, although he spent most of his time in his parent's house. He was homeschooled, and while he was never forced to stay, he never felt the need to leave and make friends with the children outside. Instead, he spent most of his time with his mother and father, playing with them and doing his best to help around the house. His days mostly consisted of moving heavy materials and equipment for his father, who was a smith, and helping his mother knit clothes for her shop. Torran was much better at the former, mostly because of his freakishly large hands and huge stature, which meant most of his time was spent moving things for his father. An accidental burn at the forge quickly stifled any attempt Torran's father made at teaching his son smithing, but Torran was perfectly fine sticking with simply moving things.

In Torran's eyes, life was absolutely perfect. Well, other than the fact that he had no drive or goal in life, and every day was exactly the same as the one before. Torran lied to himself about the monotony, telling himself that it didn't matter as long as he had a full stomach and a warm bed. But even someone as dull as him knew that life couldn't continue as it was, that he needed an opportunity to make life go by slower, and let him savor each day as it happened rather than let it pass by. This opportunity came in the form of an adventurer.

It was very rare that Torran's father was visited directly from a customer - usually, his father sold his wares to a shop or Familia, which in turn sold to adventurers. Apparently, the armor that the adventurer had bought was slightly too small, and while the shop didn't offer adjustments, they gave him the address of Torran's father. After exchanging a few Valis and getting to work, Torran had nearly an hour to simply sit and chat with a new person - and not just that, but they were an adventurer! Torran had never really known much about the dungeon, despite it being one of the main attracting points of his home city. As soon as Torran heard that people went in there for treasure and power, and some people never managed to make it out, he knew exactly what he needed to do.

Later that night, Torran fled his parent's house with his life savings and some of his fathers worst equipment. Being an adventurer was exactly what he needed to break the monotony of his life, and he even got paid for it! Torran never for a second thought that he might die, instead focused entirely on joining a Familia and giving himself a cool codename.

Wallet:
- 1,000 Valis

Parameters & Skills:

Level: 1
Achieved Floor: 0
Class: Supporter
Affiliation: TBA

Equipment:
- Used wooden shield
- Leather armor

Stats:
•Strength: G
•Endurance: G
•Dexterity: I
•Agility: I
•Magic: I

Basic Skills:
- None

Development Skills:
- None

Spells:
- None
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