My Fourth Application: Colten

[HermyHerman 7]

Out-Of-Character

Minecraft Account Name:

HermyHerman

How old are you?:

18

Time-Zone/Country of Residence:

Eastern Standard Time, USA, -5 GMT

Do you have a good grip on the English language/good grammar?:

I certainly do

Small 2-3 Sentence Description of yourself:

I am a big-hearted, kind person. I'm not the kind of person to go out and make someone upset. I would gladly help anyone out in anything. That is, if I can help in anyway. I'm currently in my last year of High School going off to be a chef.

How much time could you be on the server weekly?:

15-25 hours

What do you know about Roleplaying? Give a definition of what it means to you:

Roleplaying is like a fantasy gameplay. You make up a storyline along the way of playing. It makes the experience much more satisfying.

What experience have you had in Roleplaying, if any?:

I never played a roleplaying game before but I have made up stories while playing. I would pretend I am the hero my city needs to survive and I have to fend off evil-doers. If I don't accomplish my task, my city is done for.

In your own Words, define what the act of Meta-Gaming is:

Meta-gaming is when a player uses characteristics or information from Out of Character rather than In Character.

Example: Traveling to an enemy's coordinates because you over heard them in real life.

In your own Words, define what the act of Power-Gaming is:

Power-Gaming is acting through means that are unrealistically in a roleplaying game.

Example: Saying you escaped prison after being legitimately captured and being unable to escape.

What do you expect this server will be like?:

I think this server is going to have a wonderful handful of people to play with and against. I'm sure I will too. But it's not all going to be fun and games. There will be wars that will have to be fought and won.

What other server(s) have you played on and why did you leave them?:

I have played on MysticalCraft. I left because it shutdown. I have played on the FunnyJunk server. I left because the admin is horrible.

Have you read, understood, and agreed to the rules?:

Yes I did and I agree

Do you promise to abide by said rules, and laws? This includes the Server, Forum, and Teamspeak set Rules:

I agree

How did you hear about us?:

My friend told me about this awesome server and I decided to sign up to have a great time.

Have you voted for the Lord of the Craft on Minestatus? Which vote number were you?:

I have voted for this server but I did not catch the server number. I apologize.

In-Character

Character Name:

Colten

What Race are you?:

Human

What Sub-Race are you? (note, you aren’t required to have a sub-race):

N/A

Biography (Please make this at least 2 paragraphs long. This must include the history of your character and his life as well as age, appearance and personality, etc.):

I am a lone merchant trying to feed my siblings. I also mine for resources to sell. It is the only way to receive money. I am a nineteen-year-old man. I all have are the clothes on my back to keep me warm and my backpack to hold my goods. I do not deserve this. I have done nothing to upset God, the almighty person who was supposed to protect everyone he loves. But I have to. He did not protect my parents when they fought in the great battle of our time. My prayers went for them as they fought for our protection and for our safety in our earth. Sadly, they did not make it out alive. I never got to know who was part of the war because my parents covered it. They didn’t want me to worry. That didn’t end too well. After that fatal day, I had to move on and wander for a safe place to live, hoping to make lots of minas to keep me and the rest of my family alive.

That is me now, but as a child, I was all fun and games. No seriousness. I had no responsibilities. I got to play with my brother and sister all day long and not have to worry about anything. I also worked out so I would grow up healthy and strong. I never ate anything that went bad, no matter how hungry I was. I’m still like this to make sure I’m never weak. Those were great childhood times. Times I wish I could go back to. But that dream is officially dead. I have siblings to tend to that I love to death.

Now, as both my parents are gone, I must take care of my ten-year-old brother and eleven year old sister. They are still youngsters. That is why I must follow in my father's footsteps and mine for resources to sell. I also buy stolen goods and sell it for a higher price. I know it's wrong. It is not what God wants me to do. I disapprove of it myself but I have to keep my family live and well by any means necessary. I currently have a rogue to help me through. He has been a great help. I just hope it lasts. But like I said before, I will protect my family by any means necessary. I'm not afraid to get pull out a sword of my own if I have to. My brother and sister is all I got. Nothing in the world means more to me than them.

[Ten years later]

My siblings are gone. They have wondered off to be what they want to. I know it was hard for me to do, but I had to let go. My brother went off to be a warrior for our world. My sister went off to be farmer somewhere. She didn't tell me. I hope my prayers to God to protect won't fail like they did for my parents. Them dying is the last thing I would ever want to happen to them. I hope they are good off on their own.

What is your Character's ambitions?:

My character's ambitions is to now to protect myself. I sell my goods to others to make money to be able to live. Without my profits, I would not be able to move on. I still sell stolen goods but only to live. Not to cause mayhem in our world.

What is your character’s favorite tool? (sword, pickaxe, shovel, etc):

My favorite tool is a pickaxe. It represents the determination I have shown for my family and me. It also represents loyalty to myself and my siblings. Or, at least was for my siblings. Now it is only for me.

What is one of your Character's most skilled talents?

My character's talented skill is to be able sell and mine. It is all I have to make a living for myself. I know nothing else. A pickaxe means so much to me because it reminds of my mother and farther. It also reminds me of me. I don't think of it as a pickaxe. I think of it as a memory of us, my family. That is, when we used to be a family.

A screenshot of your skin (must be in proper format):

Other Information about your Character:

My character is merchant who does whatever it takes to survive everyday. He makes sure that everything ends up his way to ensure he is safe for the day. And he does not take major risks so he doesn't die. He will only work with people he can trust, not backstabbers. He is sure to survive the world and his enemies. He is not a trouble-making person but if there are any problems he encounters, he will be ready for it.

Open-Response-Questions

Whilst traveling from the Cloud Temple you see a small halfling, being harassed by two armed warriors. They appear to be trying to steal money from him, how does your character respond?

I would try to convince the two warriors to not mess with him. I would make sure they stop messing with him. If not, I will have to resort to more drastic measures and defend him. The reason is because it would remind me of my family. It's like my mother and farther fighting in the war for defending our people.

Your character wanders into Alras, and comes across a small stall, behind which a well dressed man is standing. He’s offering various wares, the merchant turns to you and says in a posh accent " 'ello there, what can I do you for today?" What is your character response?

Me: Greetings. Do you have any valuable items to sell to me?

Him: Well, I have this lovely golden axe for sell. It's only 50 minas.

Me: Make it 40 minas and it's a deal.

Him: I'll bring it down to 45 but that's it. Your choice.

Me: I accept. (I buy the pickaxe and wander away)

Me: [sHOUT] Selling an unused gold pickaxe for only 60 minas. Unused! Great condition!

Whilst wandering in the wilds, your character comes across a small hut, which looks abandoned. Inside it you see a chest containing a few iron bars, and a golden sword. How would your character respond?:

I would regret this decision but I would rob the goods and sell it for money. I would then use that money to buy food and other things needed to survive for the days and nights I will endure. And I would give some money for my siblings (before they moved on) to buy whatever they wanted to buy.

Hungry and lost in the wilderness, you stumble across a small trading camp nestled among the forest, they greet you you in the common tongue, how do you respond?

Me: Hello there. Would you people gladly help me just for a quick second?

Them: Of course. What can we help you with?

Me: Do you have anything to sell cheap?

Them: We are sorry but we don't sell. We only trade.

Me: That's ok. What kinds of food do you trade?

Them: Bread, cooked pork chop and mushroom soup. We will trade you ten pork chops for your iron sword.

Me: I respect your offer, but I must decline. This is my only source of weaponry to protect myself.

Them: Ok then. Have a nice day.

Me: Good bye.

You hear word that bandits occupy the road outside the town in which you have been staying. The town guard have gathered, and are asking for assistance to help eliminate them. The leader of the party is offering a reward for any who offer their support. How does your character act on this information?:

I would help protect our land. Not only to take care of everyone, but also for my own gain. I would love to have that reward for myself. I may come off as a greedy person but I can't trust everyone. I feel like if I were to help someone, they will backstab me later in life. If that were to happen, I would have to do even more evil doings to get by. Like revenge. That is why I stay away from the powerful and only help the weak. It's because if the weak attack me, they will not have any experience to take me down. The bandits are likely weak due to their cowardness of not fighting up front.

[Voak Thailen 28]

This application is under review.

[Voak Thailen 28]

Accepted

I must make note that while it is acceptable to steal items from homes in the wilds, it is not acceptable to steal items from other players or homes in cities without a villain application. Your character does not seem like one who would do that right now, but if you ever wish to take that route in the future please be sure to apply for a villain app. Please wait for a game master to add you to the whitelist and enjoy the server.

[Voak Thailen 28]

Moved to Accepted Forum

[Repiteo 173]

Implemented