JustIssiah

Echos of the dead

Alright, sounds good! Thanks for the clarity.

Echos of the dead

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Accepted and I forgot to put this in but you have to post at least once in a week and btw you can only be human

@ChronicleMan

Yup! Issiah is a human, and I have that noted. Also, would it be rude at all if I started before you do? If I gotta wait for you, I just want to be aware. I ask a lot of questions so I apologize in advance.

Echos of the dead

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Name:Ethan bell

Age: 29

Appearance: Ethan stands at 5'11", with a lean, athletic build honed from years of physical training. He has short, sandy brown hair that's perpetually slightly messy and blue eyes that often hold a weary look. His face is square, with a strong jaw, and usually sports a five o'clock shadow, even when he's freshly shaved. He favors practical, durable clothing: faded jeans, plain t-shirts (usually dark blue or grey), and well-worn leather work boots. He has a small, faded scar above his left eyebrow, a souvenir from a bar fight in his younger, more reckless days.

Background:

Ethan grew up in a small town just outside of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. His father was a mechanic, and his mother a nurse. From a young age, he was instilled with a strong sense of right and wrong, and a deep-seated desire to help others. He excelled in high school athletics, but his grades were only average. After graduation, he briefly considered joining the military, but ultimately decided to stay closer to home and pursue a career in law enforcement.

He joined the Louisiana State Police Academy, where he thrived in the structured environment and rigorous training. He graduated top of his class and was assigned to a patrol unit in the New Orleans metropolitan area. For several years, he worked the beat, dealing with everything from petty theft to traffic accidents. He quickly gained a reputation for being fair, level-headed, and dedicated to his job. He was good at talking people down, de-escalating tense situations, and enforcing the law without resorting to unnecessary force. He loved his community and felt like he was making a difference.

His personal life, however, was less fulfilling. He had a few short-term relationships, but nothing serious. He found it difficult to balance the demands of his job with his desire for a stable home life. He often felt isolated and alone, despite being surrounded by people every day. He spent most of his off-duty time training, reading, or visiting his parents back in his hometown.

Personality:

Ethan is generally a reserved and stoic individual. Years on the force have taught him to keep his emotions in check, but beneath his calm exterior lies a deep well of empathy and compassion. He's fiercely loyal to those he cares about and will go to great lengths to protect them. He's naturally cautious and analytical, always assessing risks and planning ahead. He possesses a strong sense of justice and is driven by a desire to help those in need. However, he can also be stubborn and uncompromising, especially when he believes he's in the right. He tends to internalize his stress and struggles, leading to bouts of anxiety and self-doubt. His greatest fear is failing those who depend on him.

Skills:

Firearms Proficiency: Extensive training and experience with handguns, rifles, and shotguns.
Hand-to-Hand Combat: Proficient in basic self-defense techniques, including grappling and striking.
Situational Awareness: Highly observant and able to quickly assess threats and potential dangers.
First Aid/CPR: Certified in basic first aid and CPR techniques.
Equipment:

Glock 17 (9mm) with two extra magazines.
A folding knife.
A small backpack with a few protein bars, a bottle of water, and a first-aid kit.
Police baton
Motivations:

Ethan is driven by a deep-seated desire to protect the innocent and uphold the law. He wants to restore order and rebuild society, even if it seems like a hopeless task. And survive.

Flaws:

His stoicism and tendency to internalize his emotions can lead to anxiety and self-doubt. He has a difficult time trusting new people due to his past experiences.

@ChronicleMan

Obviously, this dude is much taller than Issiah, she is only 5'0 (for the sillies, my humor is unhinged--)... This is GONNA be good if they interact, for the humor of course... BUT NOT saying there may be deeper complexity to this. Im honestly hyped!

Echos of the dead

I forgot the appearance, but it's basically my avatar. If you want a better image though let me know!

Echos of the dead

Character Creation:

Name: Issiah Hayes

Age: 21

Background: Isaiah was one to struggle with a complexity of hardships in the past…. She had a LOT of interests, such as decorating her room, writing, talking to her parents…. Etc. But most of all – she enjoyed the freewill of drawing when she was stressed. However, as any story would go… UGHHHH!-- Gh… Uhm— PEOPLE… made it hard for her to think straight during her school years… It was honestly pretty reckless – and it grew on her for adulthood. Really, they would always just shout in her face, reminding her she was “good for nobody”, or how she would “never make friends”, or how she was “different” – Man, it was most likely simply for the way she acted… She was – and STILL IS incredibly silly and sarcastic. Isaiah would always use humor to her advantage, and she always tried to share her quirks to those around her, but she was either disregarded or beat down about her attempts. It made her incredibly closed off overtime… and It turned her into an impulsive FREAK… She would fight back aggressively at those who made fun of her, which made those who DID care more avoidant around her.

A time that can describe her anger was… well…

“I regret what I did… I WANT TO GO BACK!…” Isaiah would slam her fist against the walls of her room, her sobs making her face look all puffy, red, and ugly.

Well… Let's remove that SOB for a bit…. When she DID get time alone, typically in the depths of her room, isolated …. alone, she would let her creativity flow onto paper, drawing her favorite and classical tv characters, and sometimes even original characters. She would always come with the most wacky ideas, too, when it comes to original stuff… She remembered when someone threatened to look within her journal, she rushed into her science class during recess, yelping in terror and grabbing her teacher's “solution” to mush it up into little bits… Note that day, it didn't just destroy her inner emotions, it destroyed some of the table too.

Her personality may not be one to like by others… but she tried her best, and did what she could to cope through the hard times.

The only person who appreciated her efforts was someone named Derrick: An energetic, extroverted, but empathetic human-being! He would sneak into her room through the window sometimes, and would let Isaiah ramble on about her ideas and stories she created! They remained best of friends, and they were all ready to go to college together by the time they were 21 (Issiah) and 22 (Derrick).

That was until… IT went down…. Issiah hid herself in her room as always when she first heard about it, but Derick wouldn't let her go down alone…

“Look, please smile for me… I know down there is pain, but I want to see you smile at least once…” Derrick opened Issiahs window one morning (before everything collapsed), his breath shaky, due to his own fear, but also paranoia for Issiah’s wellbeing… It made Issiah feel better…

Until… HE stopped showing up… And Issiah lost mostly everything...

Issiah thought like her world was falling apart at that very moment…

Personality:
*Her ACTUAL personality is mainly sarcastic, witty, creative and imaginative, empathetic, impulsive and quick to anger (when feeling threatened or upset), defensive and guarded (keeps people at a distance to avoid being hurt), loyal and caring (when she opens up), self critical and insecure.
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*Isaiah works well with CREATIVITY.
*If Issiah was put into the spot as a LEADER, she would be anxious, but would be sure to be fair and create her own rules.
*Issiah is INTROVERTED
*Issiah CAN BE AVOIDANT at times.
*Issiah is typically ANXIOUS with every decision, assuming the worst for anything!
*Issiah FEARS being JUDGED the most.
*Isaiah is MOTIVATED by rewards and the future, but unfortunately is EASILY PRESSURED.
*Issiah is PASSIONATE about ANYTHING shes interested in (drawing, animals, nature, phycology, expanding her imagination)
*Isaiah usually has a SHORT TEMPER, but does her best to resolve things once she realizes her mistakes, but if it's not totally revolving around her, she may stay out of it
*With ANY EMOTION, Isaiah usually doesnt hide it unless she has a reason.
*When Issiah is SAD, she acts almost DEPRESSED AND CRIES A LOT
*When Issiah is MAD, she's often IMPULSIVE
*When Issiah is HAPPY, she is usually pretty (but not too much) CHEERFUL AND LIGHTHEARTED
*When Issiah is EMBARRASSED, she's very SHY AND TENSE

Skills: Creativity (could work with map making, descions, etc), Critical with decisions too when she actually lets go of her fear, Pretty strong due to her anger

Equipment: She has a backpack, with some snacks (unfortunately not food -- but from before everything went down), and a baseball bat (from basic scavaenging after things got hectic). However, she unfortunately doesn't have a lot besides that...

Motivations: Mainly just survival, played by her fear.

Flaws: Fearful, Impulsive, Short-tempered

(Let me know if you'd like anything adjusted, or if you have any questions (this is my first roleplay in awhile, so I'm a little nervous, and I'll be vunerable to that. But I'm here to abide by the rules and have fun)! I'm looking forward to roleplaying! I like the concept A LOT!)

(Question: Before we start, I just want to check if there are any rules or guidelines about availability or how often we should post? I just want to make sure I'm in line with everyone’s expectations and keep things running smoothly!)

Welp, here I am!

Welp, I’m here! I’m Issiah! (And yes, my self-insert too—hopefully that won’t get too confusing...) I’m a super passionate writer who loves creating unique, emotionally-driven stories. I’m all about making complex characters with their own cool lore, and I’ll totally go on a ramble about them with people I vibe with! I’m especially into exploring character dynamics—like friendships and relationships that change and grow over time.

I haven't roleplayed in awhile (but if you wanna count my breaks, it's been sense 2018), and the idea kind of hit me, so I found this website! I enjoy fantasy and horror themes the most! I like anything out of the box, really...

When it comes to roleplay, I like to be descriptive but also keep it immersive and special, so it feels like you’re really living in the world with the characters.

Outside of writing, I’m really into spirituality, art, mental health, and personal growth. These themes always sneak into my stories, as I love exploring how characters work through their inner struggles, flaws, and quirks.

The main characters I'm using as of now is Issiah (main), Ophelia, and Derick! I wont get too much into their info, but if your curious, I may post it in another section if I can. I havent really checked yet though so I don't know yet.

But also, feel free to message me if you want to chat or get to know me (or my characters) better! I’m kind of friendless at the moment, so I’d love to connect!