Username: narcoleptic_cat
Character applying for: Aeda
General activity level: Moderately active, about 5 hours on a weekday
and possibly more on weekends
Characters you play currently and a brief description of them:
Rhaegar Woodsong: An ambitious elf who spent most of his days farming
in the fields of Alras, until he found his true calling in the game of human
politics. Rhaegar was by no means a large elf, but brawn was not what he
needed, nor found any use for. Rhaegar used his quick tongue and fast mind to
quickly rise in Oren’s Hierarchy. Now, Rhaegar’s achievements were hardly fit
for legend, but his blitz to relative power was enough to satisfy his ambition.
Rhaegar retired to a more quiet life or farming and trading, using his brains
and his renown to ling his pockets with gold.
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Frederick Millicent: ((I have just started playing Frederick, and I
will describe his life and personality so far)).
Frederick was born in Norjun, a vast agriculturally based Duchy in
Oren. Frederick, a scholar and a human, was expected to put his mind to work
for the Holy Oren Empire. This, of course, is Frederick’s dream. However, lack
of communication within Oren has made it difficult for Frederick; he has no way
of proving his worth. Frederick’s current mission is locating a venue in which
his knowledge will be of use, quite preferably a venue related to the Empire.
Characters you have played in the past and a brief description of
them:
Myrcella Flormai:
Myrcella, a wood elf, was adopted by an aging wizard by the name of
Salamandra when she was two. She, along with her sister and two brothers, found
a quiet home in Normandor with their new parents. As Myrcella grew older, her
siblings left Normandor to start their own lives, but Myrcella stayed and
learned from her father. Over the years, Myrcella became known in the city of
Normandor, and became a well-liked figure in the community. However, her father
decided it was best for them to move to Holm. In Holm, where the cold winds
blow relentlessly, Myrcella grew tired of her lonesome life, and set out to
find adventure. Myrcella was never seen again.
Edrick Strorm:
Edrick, a simple minded lumberjack, was born into a large family of
other simple minded lumberjacks. Like his father before him, Edrick lived in
Salvus, working hard for the city and often learning from his co-workers. For
many years, Edrick spent his days cutting, hauling and stacking wood, until one
day he simply collapsed in the woods. His body was found by passing rangers and
brought to the city where his body was identified by the guards. Edrick was 53,
and they say that when the rangers found him, he had a smile on his lips.
These aren’t all my characters, by the way, I may have missed a few,
as I have only listed those most significant in my LoTC lifetime.
Have you rp’d with the Greens before? No.
Have you rp’d with the Hightowers before? The most RP I’ve done with
them was as Edrick, working as a lumberjack and occasionally speaking with the
king. I’ve often been present and within earshot of the Hightowers during their
RP, and have been witness to many conversations.
What do you envision the character's personality being like?
Ambitious, proper, well spoken. I think a very pompous, upright female
character would work fantastically in contrast with a playful, mischievous
brother counterpart. This combination of opposites would create some great RP. The
same is true if both children have the same personality. If both Aeda and her
brother were well spoken, upright individuals then the RP would be magnificent.
Still, as sprintindwarf said, I firmly believe the child’s
personality should be changeable, depending on how he/she is raised and by whom
they are raised.
Have you played a child before? Yes, Salamandra’s adopted daughter.
What age would you like to start playing? I’m not sure what age
children start to develop a distinct personality, but I don’t really want to
play Aeda until she is mature enough to really be the character I envision her
as being. I’d say at least, and I mean at least four years old, because
I think at that point Aeda would be able to develop a more in-depth character,
rather than just * Aeda giggles and jumps around, “Mama, Papa!” etc, etc. Of
course, those kinds of situations must take place, because a kid is a kid, and
I will play Aeda at that stage of mental development if I must, but the fun in
playing a child is the development years, not the shallow, “googoo gaga” years.
Proved an rp sample; this can be screenshots, or chat logs. If you
have none of the above, write a situational story about something happening to
the character. You may use any topic, and write at any point during the child's
life.
Situation: A chilly fall day, Aeda’s brother is playing outside, and
Aeda’s mother approaches her to talk:
“Why don’t you go out and
join your brother, darling?” Aila asks, a thin smile folding on her lips.
“What, so I can look just as
foolish?” Aeda replies with a hint of suppressed attitude, as she pushes her
shoulders back and looks the other way.
“Now, a little fun never
hurt anyone. I’m sure he could use some company out there. I’m telling you, Aeda,
there won’t be many opportunities to play in the leaves when you’re older.
Enjoy youth while you have it.”
“I guess you’re right, Ma, I
just didn’t want to dirty my clothes, is all” Aeda stands, quickly straightening
her gown. “But if he pushes me into the mud again, I’m going to hit him”.
Aila chuckles softly,
“Now there, darling, be nice
to your brother”.
Aeda bounds down the small
steps and skips over to her energetic brother, and they play together, happily
conversing and lollygagging until the sun sets. (I stopped there because I didn’t
really know the Male Character’s personality, so I couldn’t write his RP.)
((Basically all I was
showing there was Aeda’s seemingly unbreakable posture and elegance, that, when
nudged hard enough, reveals that she can be an enjoyable person. Aeda shows
here that when questioned by those outside the family, she acts proper,
upright, and presentable. But when it is clear that there is no threat, she
lets her walls come down.))