As for everyone else, it doesn't look like they would have had much opportunity to meet. All of the Knights are in separate schools, and apart from Kanako and Taro, I'm not sure if anyone is working in the same place as anyone else...
NAME: Erika Walker AGE: 15 OCCUPATION: She works various chores around her school. Assisting various teachers with whatever they need. In exchange, she is provided a stipend from the school.
APPEARANCE: Gold eyes and blonde hair, her strange eye color is due to her high magical ability. She keeps her hair tied back into a really long ponytail. She normally uses a red bow to keep her hair up, but due to a certain teacher it was deemed "too bright", and "distracting". So she uses a plain black one during school business. She actually very much likes having long hair, but she has to keep it up so it doesn't get in the way while she's working. If she's out with friends she tends to wear it down.
She sports a thin and somewhat small frame, standing at 5' 3". As far as clothing and fashion go, she likes wearing shorts, t-shirts, hoodies, and basically anything that's not a skirt or dress. As a result, she procured herself several sets of the male Al-Revis uniform and modified them to suit her tastes. (And promptly got scolded for it.)
GIFT: While technically she could be a wizard due to her high magically ability. The thought of pouring over books and scrolls of arcane lore bored her to no end. So, she picked a somewhat more exciting type of magic, Alchemy. Rather than cast magic like a spellcaster, the alchemist captures her own magic potential within liquids and extracts she creates, infusing chemicals with virulent power to grant her impressive skill with poisons, explosives, and all manner of magic through extracts.
SPELLS: Alchemists are not only masters of creating mundane alchemical substances, but also of fashioning magical potion-like extracts in which they can store spell effects. In effect, an alchemist prepares her spells by mixing ingredients into a number of extracts, and then “casts” her spells by drinking, throwing, or otherwise using the extract. When an alchemist creates an extract, she infuses the concoction with a tiny fraction of her own magical power. This enables the creation of powerful effects, but also binds the effects to the creator. If an extract leaves the possession of the original creator for too long a time, it becomes inert and loses it's power. Though, there is a method to prevent this effect, however Erika is simply unaware of it.
Erika herself keeps her list of Alchemic formulas in a leather bound notebook she makes sure to have with her at all times. The notes inside contain the formulas she has learned. Although the notes are written so chaotically, and using her own shorthand code that makes it almost undecipherable to anyone else.
BIG BANG: A self titled formula Erika developed on her own. True to it's title, it causes a large explosion upon usage. It is a simplistic mixture of the most volatile materials she could obtain. While very potent, she uses her own magical power to maintain an impressive level of stability. Through measuring the usage of various ingredients, she can control the blast size with a shaky amount of accuracy.
CURATIVE SALVE: Just as the name implies, an extract that when applied causes cuts, burns, bruises, and other injuries to heal quickly. It is a beginner level extract, it is not powerful enough to heal any serious damage, such as broken or fractured bones. Erika (much to her boredom) obtained this Formula in a Beginner's Alchemy Class, that she was forced to attend before she could be accepted.
STICKY BOMB: Another self devised formula of hers. Currently her proudest achievement, it is a very complex mixture. Upon the container shattering, it releases a purple cloud of gas. The thick cloud lingers for a moment, blinding any caught in it. It then begins to transform into a thin green sludge that falls on, and sticks to any caught in it's radius. Severely hampering mobility.
AMPLIFYING TONIC: Another extract she was taught by the school's Beginner's Alchemy Class. A simple set of ingredients with a clear function. When consumed it heightens the user's senses. And allows them to perform physical and acrobatic feats above their normal capacity. Said to be essential for any Alchemist weaving through a battle. Whether they be treating wounds, or raining explosives.
SCHOOL: Al-Revis, School of Alchemy
PERSONALITY: When you ask just about anyone what Erika is like. You'll usually get the same answer, insane. While this is somewhat true, most people say it as a bit of an exaggeration. It is true that she is very reckless, and in most situations comes up with a very psychotic solution. She's also an incredibly bad judge of personal boundaries, and is stubborn as an ox. As such she will usually speak her mind, and when she makes up her mind. It's made up, and there's no changing it.
While those cover some of Erika's more controversial traits (You know, the ones that get her in trouble). She's always very enthusiastic and hardworking, If only a little bit clumsy. Though she does have the tendency to blow things waaaaaay out of proportion. Often over exaggerating things. Which goes hand-in-hand with her somewhat short fuse. This doesn't mean she's prone to anger or rage, it's just incredibly easy to get her riled up. Leading to the nickname her fellow students (and some teachers) have given her, spitfire.
When Erika is with her friends, she can actually be very sweet and thoughtful. And she's much more prone to actually listening to someone if she likes, and or respects them. Her somewhat wild nature always leads her to being the life of the party in any given group.
BIOGRAPHY: Born in New Jersey to a very mundane couple, Erika was for a time, a very normal child. It wasn't until around age 3 when her eye color suddenly shifted after one of her tantrums. Her parents started to get concerned, and even sent her to the hospital. While the doctor couldn't find anything wrong with her, he concluded that something was definitely not right. After that, due to a series of strange occurrences surrounding her it was soon discovered that she was a very well attuned to magic, and potentially a very powerful mage.
After that Erika's parents eventually relinquished her to the one who had discerned her magically ability. A wizard by the name of Akira Sasaki, a teacher at one of the many schools in Academy City. Sasaki then took her with him, and began to raise her himself. He spent his free time helping her learn to control her abilities, and teaching her the basics of magic. Due to him being natively Japanese, and Erika already starting to learn English. He decided on letting her finish learning English, and then set her to work on Japanese. Due to this she usually uses Japanese honorifics when addressing people, because that's what he insisted on.
Because of the fact that Erika was often left to her own devices, she learned how to entertain herself. She developed a somewhat mischievous personality, even sneaking into Sasaki's study many times. When she finally become old enough to enroll in a magic school, Sasaki sat her down and had a serious talk about what she wanted to do. Erika herself had been investigating the various forms of magic for years. And when he asked, she already had her answer.
Needless to say, Erika felt a bit guilty about not enrolling to the school Sasaki taught at. But he taught the exact kind of magic she couldn't stand. The kind that you wear a big robe and read books all day. She wanted more excitement to it. Though, to she still keeps in touch with him, and he's the first she goes to if she needs some serious advice about something.
Currently Erika is enrolled in Al-Revis School of Alchemy. While she is very gifted in talent, and does not lack for enthusiasm. Her troublesome nature makes it so that the staff have to pay special attention to her, especially when left to her own devices with dangerous ingredients lying around. Her overwhelming curiosity makes her a great Alchemist, and she works very hard at her studies. (Most of the time.)
All righty! Here's my character sheet to be submitted for review. I decided to try and make a mage, without being a regular old spellcaster.
Let me know if there's anything that needs revising! ^^
"The headphones? They're for really loud bangs."
NAME: Erika Walker AGE: 15 OCCUPATION: She works various chores around her school. Assisting various teachers with whatever they need. In exchange, she is provided a stipend from the school.
APPEARANCE: Gold eyes and blonde hair, her strange eye color is due to her high magical ability. She keeps her hair tied back into a really long ponytail. She normally uses a red bow to keep her hair up, but due to a certain teacher it was deemed "too bright", and "distracting". So she uses a plain black one during school business. She actually very much likes having long hair, but she has to keep it up so it doesn't get in the way while she's working. If she's out with friends she tends to wear it down.
She sports a thin and somewhat small frame, standing at 5' 3". As far as clothing and fashion go, she likes wearing shorts, t-shirts, hoodies, and basically anything that's not a skirt or dress. As a result, she procured herself several sets of the male Al-Revis uniform and modified them to suit her tastes. (And promptly got scolded for it.)
GIFT: While technically she could be a wizard due to her high magically ability. The thought of pouring over books and scrolls of arcane lore bored her to no end. So, she picked a somewhat more exciting type of magic, Alchemy. Rather than cast magic like a spellcaster, the alchemist captures her own magic potential within liquids and extracts she creates, infusing chemicals with virulent power to grant her impressive skill with poisons, explosives, and all manner of magic through extracts.
SPELLS: Alchemists are not only masters of creating mundane alchemical substances, but also of fashioning magical potion-like extracts in which they can store spell effects. In effect, an alchemist prepares her spells by mixing ingredients into a number of extracts, and then “casts” her spells by drinking, throwing, or otherwise using the extract. When an alchemist creates an extract, she infuses the concoction with a tiny fraction of her own magical power. This enables the creation of powerful effects, but also binds the effects to the creator. If an extract leaves the possession of the original creator for too long a time, it becomes inert and loses it's power. Though, there is a method to prevent this effect, however Erika is simply unaware of it.
Erika herself keeps her list of Alchemic formulas in a leather bound notebook she makes sure to have with her at all times. The notes inside contain the formulas she has learned. Although the notes are written so chaotically, and using her own shorthand code that makes it almost undecipherable to anyone else.
BIG BANG: A self titled formula Erika developed on her own. True to it's title, it causes a large explosion upon usage. It is a simplistic mixture of the most volatile materials she could obtain. While very potent, she uses her own magical power to maintain an impressive level of stability. Through measuring the usage of various ingredients, she can control the blast size with a shaky amount of accuracy.
CURATIVE SALVE: Just as the name implies, an extract that when applied causes cuts, burns, bruises, and other injuries to heal quickly. It is a beginner level extract, it is not powerful enough to heal any serious damage, such as broken or fractured bones. Erika (much to her boredom) obtained this Formula in a Beginner's Alchemy Class, that she was forced to attend before she could be accepted.
STICKY BOMB: Another self devised formula of hers. Currently her proudest achievement, it is a very complex mixture. Upon the container shattering, it releases a purple cloud of gas. The thick cloud lingers for a moment, blinding any caught in it. It then begins to transform into a thin green sludge that falls on, and sticks to any caught in it's radius. Severely hampering mobility.
AMPLIFYING TONIC: Another extract she was taught by the school's Beginner's Alchemy Class. A simple set of ingredients with a clear function. When consumed it heightens the user's senses. And allows them to perform physical and acrobatic feats above their normal capacity. Said to be essential for any Alchemist weaving through a battle. Whether they be treating wounds, or raining explosives.
SCHOOL: Al-Revis, School of Alchemy
PERSONALITY: When you ask just about anyone what Erika is like. You'll usually get the same answer, insane. While this is somewhat true, most people say it as a bit of an exaggeration. It is true that she is very reckless, and in most situations comes up with a very psychotic solution. She's also an incredibly bad judge of personal boundaries, and is stubborn as an ox. As such she will usually speak her mind, and when she makes up her mind. It's made up, and there's no changing it.
While those cover some of Erika's more controversial traits (You know, the ones that get her in trouble). She's always very enthusiastic and hardworking, If only a little bit clumsy. Though she does have the tendency to blow things waaaaaay out of proportion. Often over exaggerating things. Which goes hand-in-hand with her somewhat short fuse. This doesn't mean she's prone to anger or rage, it's just incredibly easy to get her riled up. Leading to the nickname her fellow students (and some teachers) have given her, spitfire.
When Erika is with her friends, she can actually be very sweet and thoughtful. And she's much more prone to actually listening to someone if she likes, and or respects them. Her somewhat wild nature always leads her to being the life of the party in any given group.
BIOGRAPHY: Born in New Jersey to a very mundane couple, Erika was for a time, a very normal child. It wasn't until around age 3 when her eye color suddenly shifted after one of her tantrums. Her parents started to get concerned, and even sent her to the hospital. While the doctor couldn't find anything wrong with her, he concluded that something was definitely not right. After that, due to a series of strange occurrences surrounding her it was soon discovered that she was a very well attuned to magic, and potentially a very powerful mage.
After that Erika's parents eventually relinquished her to the one who had discerned her magically ability. A wizard by the name of Akira Sasaki, a teacher at one of the many schools in Academy City. Sasaki then took her with him, and began to raise her himself. He spent his free time helping her learn to control her abilities, and teaching her the basics of magic. Due to him being natively Japanese, and Erika already starting to learn English. He decided on letting her finish learning English, and then set her to work on Japanese. Due to this she usually uses Japanese honorifics when addressing people, because that's what he insisted on.
Because of the fact that Erika was often left to her own devices, she learned how to entertain herself. She developed a somewhat mischievous personality, even sneaking into Sasaki's study many times. When she finally become old enough to enroll in a magic school, Sasaki sat her down and had a serious talk about what she wanted to do. Erika herself had been investigating the various forms of magic for years. And when he asked, she already had her answer.
Needless to say, Erika felt a bit guilty about not enrolling to the school Sasaki taught at. But he taught the exact kind of magic she couldn't stand. The kind that you wear a big robe and read books all day. She wanted more excitement to it. Though, to she still keeps in touch with him, and he's the first she goes to if she needs some serious advice about something.
Currently Erika is enrolled in Al-Revis School of Alchemy. While she is very gifted in talent, and does not lack for enthusiasm. Her troublesome nature makes it so that the staff have to pay special attention to her, especially when left to her own devices with dangerous ingredients lying around. Her overwhelming curiosity makes her a great Alchemist, and she works very hard at her studies. (Most of the time.)
I actually joined something like this a little while back and it was a lot of fun! ^^
So I'll be keeping my eye on on this, it looks promising. :)
I have a bunch of questions I want to ask, but it's pretty late for me. I'll write them up either later tonight if I can't get to sleep, or tomorrow if not.
Got my post finished.
And, as the GM already knows. I'm going to lose access to the internet tomorrow, until the 12th. Soooooo... continue as normal and I'll catch up. ^^
Rika's attention was called to the gymnasium as the teachers began ushering people to go in. She entered the gymnasium with Naganori, and was informed that the seats were organized by class. It ended up that her and the black haired boy were in the same section, neat. She then proceeded to follow a crowd of students into the dimly lit room. After finding a seat next to the quiet black haired boy she sat anxiously. She had been listening to the students before hand, they all talked about how "grand" the opening sessions for this particular highschool were. She could only let her imagination wander until moments later the gymnasium lights cut and the room went completely dark.
Rika could only close her eyes as the stage lit up so brightly in the dark room. The sound of electric guitars and drum sets banging on her eardrums. Okay. I could do with out the no dark, dark, then very bright combination! Reopening her eyes, she saw a man in a black suit striding across the stage with flares going off behind him in sync with his passing. Squinting at him, he was also wearing sunglasses. Clearly this guy had a flare for the dramatic. Though, with all the flashing lights she wished she had her own pair of shades right now. Despite all that, she smiled, as the showy entrance made it's conclusion and the suited man announced himself as the principal. That guy is our principal...Sweet! This is gonna be a fun next few years for sure! She excitedly thought to herself.
After the principal gave a short, but nice speech. He enthusiastically called the student council president to the stage. Rika clapped along with the rest of the auditorium. Daisuke Namikawa huh? I'll have to remember that one... She made a mental note of the student's name, bound to forget it however. After a long and somewhat inspiring speech he concluded with his arm raised high in the air. She couldn't help but mimic it at the time.
