Hero

Gamblers of Vox Fortuna

thunderbolts and lightning, very very frightening

"Yeah, I can fix it."

Personnel Dossier

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_Name

Steven "Bolt" Armstrong

_Age

25

_{Physical Evaluation}

• Height: 5"10
• Weight: 190lbs
• Hair Color: Silver
• Eye Color: Green
• Physique: Built
• Condition: Healthy
• Identifying Features: Frequent nicks on hands

_{Psychological Profile}

• Quiet
• Intelligent
• Creative when it comes to technology
• Has a tendency to mutter to himself
• Kleptomaniac
• Potential arsonist

_{Background Information}

A former engineer supposedly from the Thedes Empire, Bolt has been unwilling to divulge much information. His knowledge of the Empire matches those of the citizens, so it's likely that much is true. As for specifics, Bolt has claimed amnesia has robbed him of such memories. Nonetheless, it is strange for such a talented engineer to possess high piloting skills, albeit the strangeness comes from his inability to explain how his talents came to be; instead of explaining his thought process or labeling parts of mechs, he instead "just knows." Nevertheless he did come to Vox Fortuna under duress and claimed sanctuary, the believability added on when he was caught stealing some tools.

Exoframe

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_Designation

Istunus

_{Weight Class}

Light

_Description

A stolen exoframe modified to be 'cooler' according to Bolt, the Istunus is a former Empire mech heavily altered from its original form. Its design favors mobility above all, likely because it was based on a scouting model.

_{Equipment and Armament}

• Weaponry: The Claw
  The most modified external part of the Istunus and likely its most powerful asset, the Claw is what makes the mech a battle unit. It has the ability to extend and grab at will, its grip enough to crush weaker joints. Supposedly, it has the ability to emit a powerful wave of energy, though that ability is currently defunct as it requires a certain kind of fuel that isn't hard to find, but is very expensive. Even so, the Claw is still impressive and is Bolt's point of pride.
• Shield: The Istunus has a generic shield. If the output is maxxed out, the shield covers the entire body. However, to preserve fuel, its shields often protect smaller places.
• Armor Strength: Considering its strength is in its mobility, it can take a hit or two just fine, though it isn't in the best shape considering most of the repairs have been done with "shoestring and bubblegum" (according to Bolt).

Where It Always Rains

i forgot to put this in the CS but I want birthdays in your CS, can lump it with age

Gamblers of Vox Fortuna

i finished my sheet @Supermaxx

Current Mood in One Gif

Where It Always Rains

@McMolly@Supermaxx@Asura up up and away

Where It Always Rains

In times of drought, shed tears of sympathy.
In summers cold, walk in concern and empathy.

Stand aloof of the unknowing masses:
Better dismissed as useless than flattered as a "Great Man".

This is my goal, the person I strive to become.

Where It Always Rains

湖のほとりの街

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Utsubyo is a place many have heard of but seldom visit; as the last train stop before the port city of Kagoshima, Utsubyo is known throughout the prefecture as a dead-end place. Most that are born there stay for the rest of their lives, often bogged down with either too few options or dark temptations that end up in the worst of outcomes. The few that manage to leave often resolve to never come back, and for good reason. While the education system holds the same standards as the rest of the prefecture, most teachers are apathetic at best and outright hostile at worst.

Yet life goes on.

The second-years at Utsubyo High School are fresh into the new year, ready to take on school, their daily lives, and the future. Will they see the sun break through the clouds, or will they let themselves get swept away?

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LOCATIONS
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UTSUBYO HIGH SCHOOL
- The town's high school. The building is older than most, though rumor has it the town wishes to renovate it soon.

UTSUBYO TRAIN STATION
- A train station with several vending machines. It is maintained very well.

MEMORIAL PARK
- A park built by veterans some decades ago, the grass is mostly dried out. The park is infamous for having a single bench and one oddly colorful slide. No one knows why there isn't more park equipment.

ARIYOSHI CAFE
- A popular and trendy cafe close to the train station. Its owner, Ariyoshi-san, prioritizes customer service and high standards. Now serving boba!

FAMILYMART
- Convenience store. Open from 5 a.m. to midnight.

MR. PUMPKIN PACHINKO
- A pachinko parlor where time is spent gambling. Despite its cheery name, the building looks depressing outside, with some stating that it's rare to win at any games within.

UTSUBYO PIC-LAND
-Farmlands located on the west where you can enjoy picking seasonal fruit. These include early summer cherries, rare for Kansai fruit parks, along with blueberries, grapes, chestnuts, sweet potatoes and apples. They also have a shop that sells handmade gelato and souvenirs for the tourists that explore the town.

SAKURABA COMMUNITY
- One of the few places in town that are held to higher standards. The houses are older but grand, owned by older, wealthier folks. Most houses are unoccupied but tended to by hired help to ensure they're ready for their owners to return during their breaks.

KAGOSHIMA KARAOKE
- A Karaoke place in the city. Popular among students as they get a discount.

OKUBIWAKE GRAND PARK HOTEL
- A luxurious hotel in the city. They're located on the edge of town across the fields.

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If we're cool and you wanna come be sadboys, DM me otherwise if we're strangers pls stay away sorry

CS

[CENTER][img]FANCY FUCKIN HEADER HERE CAUSE I SAID SO[/IMG]

[IMG]THEN A CHARACTER IMAGE HERE[/IMG]

"Then a character quote cause I'm basic like that"[/center]

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all weeb pls
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all 2nd years cause all in the same class no exceptions also put your birthday
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can be bullet point of height weight hair color eye color blah blah
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can be bullet points or written out up to you
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bullet points of like 3 likes
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same as dislikes
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write this out since I was easy on you for everything else kek

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A Hero's Training!

In times of drought, shed tears of sympathy.
In summers cold, walk in concern and empathy.

Stand aloof of the unknowing masses:
Better dismissed as useless than flattered as a "Great Man".

This is my goal, the person I strive to become.

Where It Always Rains

湖のほとりの街

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Utsubyo is a place many have heard of but seldom visit; as the last train stop before the port city of Kagoshima, Utsubyo is known throughout the prefecture as a dead-end place. Most that are born there stay for the rest of their lives, often bogged down with either too few options or dark temptations that end up in the worst of outcomes. The few that manage to leave often resolve to never come back, and for good reason. While the education system holds the same standards as the rest of the prefecture, most teachers are apathetic at best and outright hostile at worst.

Yet life goes on.

The second-years at Utsubyo High School are fresh into the new year, ready to take on school, their daily lives, and the future. Will they see the sun break through the clouds, or will they let themselves get swept away?

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LOCATIONS
___________________________________________________________________

UTSUBYO HIGH SCHOOL
- The town's high school. The building is older than most, though rumor has it the town wishes to renovate it soon.

UTSUBYO TRAIN STATION
- A train station with several vending machines. It is maintained very well.

MEMORIAL PARK
- A park built by veterans some decades ago, the grass is mostly dried out. The park is infamous for having a single bench and one oddly colorful slide. No one knows why there isn't more park equipment.

ARIYOSHI CAFE
- A popular and trendy cafe close to the train station. Its owner, Ariyoshi-san, prioritizes customer service and high standards. Now serving boba!

FAMILYMART
- Convenience store. Open from 5 a.m. to midnight.

MR. PUMPKIN PACHINKO
- A pachinko parlor where time is spent gambling. Despite its cheery name, the building looks depressing outside, with some stating that it's rare to win at any games within.

UTSUBYO PIC-LAND
-Farmlands located on the west where you can enjoy picking seasonal fruit. These include early summer cherries, rare for Kansai fruit parks, along with blueberries, grapes, chestnuts, sweet potatoes and apples. They also have a shop that sells handmade gelato and souvenirs for the tourists that explore the town.

SAKURABA COMMUNITY
- One of the few places in town that are held to higher standards. The houses are older but grand, owned by older, wealthier folks. Most houses are unoccupied but tended to by hired help to ensure they're ready for their owners to return during their breaks.

KAGOSHIMA KARAOKE
- A Karaoke place in the city. Popular among students as they get a discount.

OKUBIWAKE GRAND PARK HOTEL
- A luxurious hotel in the city. They're located on the edge of town across the fields.

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If we're cool and you wanna come be sadboys, DM me otherwise if we're strangers pls stay away sorry

CS

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Pariah Online: A Voyage into the Intangible Aether

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"やれ やれ。。。このグループは困っています。" Kazuki muttered, deciding to drink. He immediately regretted it, not realizing that Graves had given him ale instead of literally anything else. His face scrunched up in displeasure, the taste disagreeing with him. He thought it would be better than this judging by how people had a tendency to chug entire glasses down in a manner of seconds. He nearly pushed it away, but as Graves had already given it to him, it would be entirely rude to reject it. He forced himself to gulp it down as quickly as he could, figuring that getting it over with was better than prolonging his suffering.

That said, he didn't like where the conversation was going, either. Firstly, he wasn't keen on Graves' comment--what, did he think he relied on someone else to get what he did? Kazuki could proudly say his fortune had been attained entirely on his own merit. That said, he disagreed entirely with Graves' plan. Angering the locals was the opposite way to go about things. His eyes trailed after Graves as he approached some girl he didn't recognize. Another stranger, another problem. Fortunately, Kazuki wasn't a fool who made the same mistake twice; he would keep his opinion to himself. He had more important things to worry about.

Alja seemed to agree with him, though once again he wasn't sure why he was getting yelled at. Maybe it was because she assumed he agreed with his brother. How tedious, even when he was quiet he got yelled at. He ended up drinking his drink solely so he would have time to think to himself, and despite his tastebuds protesting, he did finally finish the gross stuff, at least. He let Seele finish, though what she said gave him an idea.

"Two cents never made you rich," He uttered to himself, though he straightened up to address the rest. "Actually, in regards to our gear, I can invest what I have here into upgrading everyone here. And with better gear, we can return to clearing out the dungeons. With dungeons being cleared, we can restore our reputation and hope other guilds follow suit."

Except that meant that they would have to go back to...well, clearing dungeons. And that thought alone made Kazuki feel sick. Or was that his drink?

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Gamblers of Vox Fortuna

thunderbolts and lightning, very very frightening

"Yeah, I can fix it."

Personnel Dossier

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_Name

Steven "Bolt" Armstrong

_Age

25

_{Physical Evaluation}

• Height: 5"10
• Weight: 190lbs
• Hair Color: Silver
• Eye Color: Green
• Physique: Built
• Condition: Healthy
• Identifying Features: Frequent nicks on hands

_{Psychological Profile}

• Quiet
• Intelligent
• Creative when it comes to technology
• Has a tendency to mutter to himself
• Kleptomaniac
• Potential arsonist

_{Background Information}

A former engineer supposedly from the Thedes Empire, Bolt has been unwilling to divulge much information. His knowledge of the Empire matches those of the citizens, so it's likely that much is true. As for specifics, Bolt has claimed amnesia has robbed him of such memories. Nonetheless, it is strange for such a talented engineer to possess high piloting skills, albeit the strangeness comes from his inability to explain how his talents came to be; instead of explaining his thought process or labeling parts of mechs, he instead "just knows." Nevertheless he did come to Vox Fortuna under duress and claimed sanctuary, the believability added on when he was caught stealing some tools.

Exoframe

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_Designation

Istunus

_{Weight Class}

Light

_Description

A stolen exoframe modified to be 'cooler' according to Bolt, the Istunus is a former Empire mech heavily altered from its original form. Its design favors mobility above all, likely because it was based on a scouting model.

_{Equipment and Armament}

• Weaponry: The Claw
  The most modified external part of the Istunus and likely its most powerful asset, the Claw is what makes the mech a battle unit. It has the ability to extend and grab at will, its grip enough to crush weaker joints. Supposedly, it has the ability to emit a powerful wave of energy, though that ability is currently defunct as it requires a certain kind of fuel that isn't hard to find, but is very expensive. Even so, the Claw is still impressive and is Bolt's point of pride.
• Shield: The Istunus has a generic shield. If the output is maxxed out, the shield covers the entire body. However, to preserve fuel, its shields often protect smaller places.
• Armor Strength: Considering its strength is in its mobility, it can take a hit or two just fine, though it isn't in the best shape considering most of the repairs have been done with "shoestring and bubblegum" (according to Bolt).

Pariah Online: A Voyage into the Intangible Aether

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Kazuki gets bullied

Getting up early without the help of alarms was a little more challenging than anticipated. Still, where there is a will, there is a way. He made sure to sleep on the couch, leaving the curtains open so that the sunlight would wake him up. Sure enough, once the sun hit him, Kazuki got up and went about his morning routine. The desire to go back to sleep was strong, but he made sure to avoid going back to the couch for any reason. Once he deemed himself presentable, he left his house and made his way to the castle.

The walk woke him up some, though what shocked him awake was the sheer amount of people waiting in the massive line. He was so sure he was up earlier than his usual time--the streets being empty had assured him it was earlier than usual--but this line made it seem like he had rolled out of bed in the afternoon!

Wordlessly taking his place at the back of the line, Kazuki let out a tiny sigh. Oh well, he had anticipated some waiting, so he supposed there was nothing he could do about it. Rubbing his eye, he stifled a yawn. This action seemed to have earned him a few looks from the NPCs. He was a little confused at that. Was that considered rude here? He figured he should try to preoccupy himself, pulling out a medical text to study.

"If you're going to read, you may as well go home, lad," The man behind him said. "The Queen won't hear any of your excuses if you won't even deign to plan your time properly."

What? Kazuki turned, frowning. "I beg your pardon?" He asked.

The man in front of him looked back at Kazuki as well. "I swear, these wayfarers get worse as the years pass," He stated. "If you're going to make a case for Her Majesty, at least have the decency to show up earlier."

"It is early," Kazuki said.

The pair of men suddenly burst out laughing, alarming the kid. "Early? The cock crowed hours ago!" One hollered.

"If I got up at the same time this schmuck did, my wife's breakfast would be ice cold!" The other chortled.

Kazuki was utterly confused, though he was well aware he was being mocked. Unfortunately, he wasn't entirely sure why. A woman close to them sighed, shaking her head. "Young man, while you wayfarers get to snooze away at the inns, the rest of us have fields to tend, chores to do, and businesses to run," She told him. "Wayfarers like yourself usually go earlier so that the rest of us who have actual things to do can appropriately address Her Majesty before the courts close."

He would hardly call sleepless nights "snoozing away," albeit he wasn't about to argue when the consensus was clear; the majority of people around him were open about their disdain of an adventurer just waltzing into line. Their definition of 'early' must be before sunrise. He couldn't entirely blame them, either; he wasn't sure how long he would need to speak with the Queen, so he was very well robbing some people of the chance to speak.

Closing his book, Kazuki stepped out of the line, giving the trio a bow. "You have my sincerest apologies. I'll endeavor to arrive earlier," He said once he straightened up.

While he got no response, he did get a few looks. It was unfortunate, but it was good to keep in mind. Of course, now that he was aware he needed to get up even earlier, he needed to think of a way to go about that.

As Kazuki's trip to the castle had been for naught, he made sure to spend the early hours playing. At the very least, the merchants weren't opposed to his playing. Some passersby tipped him as they usually did, though he'd be lying if he said he couldn't sense the hostility some had for him. He wondered what the denizens thought of him. On the one hand, he was an adventurer, but on the other, he never really did much adventuring, did he? His focus had always been on the creative side of the game. His crafting and playing were leagues higher than his combat abilities. He had a few awards for some "server first" on maxing out his musical skills, and used most of his time just lounging around the plaza playing songs. Either his reputation meant he was out of the same scrutiny, or...it was worse.

Whatever the case, once he figured the rest of the crew was up and about, he pocketed his earnings and decided to end his song. He spotted Marianna at a merchant's stall as she waved at him. He really didn't want to be on the bad side of the NPCs, but at this point, it was probably better to come up with a solid plan instead of speculating. Once he returned the wave, he set off to the meeting place. Fortunately, it seemed like he arrived at a good time. He listened to the conversation as he took his seat, pulling his bag in front of him to count out what he had made. Well, the tips seemed to make what he usually did, so he would take that as a good sign for now.

Once Graves finished speaking, Kazuki looked up. "Considering we're shirking our one and only duty, I doubt that a small group of wayfarers taking on one dungeon would gain any gratitude," He stated, securing his bag. "The hostility between denizen and adventurer grows by the day, too. I'd like to think meeting with the Queen would resolve the tension, but I'm not so sure anymore."

He paused for a moment. "Graves brings up a good point. We have to sustain ourselves somehow. That said, a majority of my wealth is located in Iblenar," He informed them. "My income hasn't been impacted yet and I could support everyone with what I have here, but it would be finite."

Not wanting to stop on a negative note, he continued, "I also still have my crafting skills, so I can maintain our gear and weapons well enough. I can also cook when needed, so if you find yourself hungry, I can feed you," He looked down at the papers Kazuma had, frowning. "I suppose it's a question of what problem to handle first: do we find a way to go out in order to gain income or should we try stabilizing ourselves?"

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