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Doctor Jax

Doctor Jax

Disease Empress
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Posting Speed
  1. 1-3 posts per week
Online Availability
3PM CST - 9 PM CST
Writing Levels
  1. Intermediate
  2. Adept
  3. Advanced
  4. Adaptable
Preferred Character Gender
  1. Male
  2. Female
  3. No Preferences
Genres
Fantasy, Scifi, Urban Fantasy, Horror
COME ONE. COME ALL.

Venture into the wilds of Siam and encounter wonders never before seen by Man. Seeking workers for expedition into the unknown! Prior experience overseas preferable. Must be of sound mental and physical constitution, and good temperament. Upon completion of 10 week tour, workers liable for reward of 3,000 English pounds. If interested, send correspondence to Charles Green at 450 Harman Place in Charing Cross, London.

These sorts of pleas are a dime a dozen. There seems no end of countries to plunder and explore. The blank parts of the map are filling in. There are heroisms to be found everywhere one looks.

And you need the money -- don't you?

The World
There isn't much different about the world. The year is 1898, England is still a juggernaut superpower and trade giant, and steam is the name of the game. Telegraph is the main means of communication across the sea, and letters are still delivered by hand. However, a dark undercurrent flows beneath the goings on of the world. There is war on the wind between Austria-Hungary and Russia as the Russians grow wary of the reaches of the Austro-Hungarian empire. And everyone knows, where there's war, there's crows….

That said, machinery has come a long way. There are now diggers and all-terrain vehicles, tanks and boats made for near every eventuality. War breeds necessity, and it's necessity to have good vehicles and equipment. Steamships and trains are the fastest modes of transport possible, with the fastest steamship able to go from London to New York in little under two days. However, everything runs on steam power, as the gas fields have long been abandoned after the great Egypto-Briton war, with Egypt coming out as the victor. Telegraph is still the main means of correspondence with any kind of speed, though radio waves have just been considered as a form of communication. Much of the world remains undeveloped, though China has recently become an incredibly powerful trader. To the west, America remains a rugged, untested country full of backwater populists and Indian natives, a land of opportunity -- and savagery.

The only country in Asia besides China which has not become some form of colony is Siam, the Jewel of Southeast Asia. Boasting a king styled in Western fashions, Siam remains three parts wild to each part civilized. A small country with many ocean ports, it is heavy with jungles -- and perhaps untold riches. Particularly, the medical trade has become ever more interested in the rainforest and its wealth of plants,
which are used more now than ever in different medicines. It is even rumored that there is a plant in that jungle that can even stave off the ravages of death...
Roles


At present, only 9 positions are open on this expedition. The expedition organizer, Mr. Green, is looking for the following:

(1) Doctor: You are responsible for making the medical most of your pitiful least. As typical of these expeditions, men will be breaking fingers, slicing open thumbs, catching malaria, and complaining of certain diseases procured from the local women. It is your job to keep the crew healthy, even if all you have are toothpicks, gauze, and some whiskey. NPC (POSSIBLE ROLE)

(1) Navigator: Knowing where you are going is quite important on most expeditions. Those few which do not need a navigator hire one anyways. Your ability to navigate by compass or constellation makes you invaluable, and thus you can be assured that if there is a mutiny -- typically a healthy assumption -- you will most definitely be spared. TAKEN BY @Pahn

(1) Chronicler: Many an adventurer has found they lose the vast majority of their evidence in boat crashes, thievery, and encounters with natives. As the chronicler, you ensure that evidence is captured in photographic or written form on every day of the journey. It is possible you may already be employed by a news agency, or that you are a freelancer salivating at that three thousand English pounds. TAKEN BY @Red Thunder

(1) Cook: Napoleon once said that an army marches on its stomach, and this cannot be more true in an expedition. Often, you will have to make do with what is in the chuck truck, as well as finding food that will please the vast majority of the crew on this trip. You may find culinary creativity will serve you well once the stores begin to run out and lemur becomes the prime dish on the menu. OPEN

(2) Rifleman: You are the main line of defense against many of the dangers in the jungle, be those tigers, angry natives, or even one of your own. Without you, the crew is exposed to the elements and vagaries of the jungle. You will probably make very, very many friends. Unfortunately, you may also be the path of least resistance where danger is involved. 1 OF TAKEN BY @Kuno

(1) Botanist: You are the moneymaker of this trip. With your vast knowledge of plants, you will not only help the cook procure plants and fruits that will help shore up the stores you have to carry with you, you will also be expected to look for any medicinally important plants to collect and take back -- or anything unusual flora-wise. OPEN

(1) Guide : The hope is that where English sensibilities fail, your own savvy will prevail. Whereas the Navigator guides the expedition through maps, you guide the expedition through the real obstacles on the ground, like fording large rivers or recognizing the signs of dangerous tribesmen. After all, you can't expect a bunch of poffs to know the difference between a harmless ganda snake and a cobra. OPEN

@Red Thunder @Necrowmancer @Joan @Shizuochan @Starlighter @H.P. Gaster @Kuno @Mr. Calcium @Jack Robinson @rissa @CloudyBlueDay

The Skeleton

For those interested in any of these positions, please fill out the following:

Code: 
[size=7]CHARACTER NAME || ROLE[/size][imga=right]YOUR IMAGE (Victorian photographs/paintings preferred -- absolutely no cartoon or anime images)[/imga]
[size=4]Medical Report[/size]
[LIST]
[*]Age
[*]Sex 
[*]Height/Weight
[*]Country of Origin
[*]Distinguishing Features (In case of postmortem identification)
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[size=4]Curriculum Vitae[/size]
[b]Work History:[/b]
[b]Personal Statement:[/b]
[b]Notable Skills:[/b]
[b]Notable Accomplishments:[/b]

[size=4]Character Assessment[/size]
[b]Temperament/Personality:[/b] 
[b]Psychological Evaluation:[/b]
[b]Possible Agitators:[/b]

I reserve the right to reject profiles for any reason. I may expand upon the number of people I will accept should good character concepts pass muster.

The Rules

The rules are quite simple:
  1. Iwaku TOS is to be upheld at all times. This includes all bluestar/redstar activity even within discord servers or ooc. This is not a starred RP, thus romantic encounters must fade to black.
  2. Courtesy is paramount. We're all here to have fun. Please respect fellow RPers.
  3. Autohitting, godmodding, player killing, etc. is not acceptable.
  4. Posting speed is a minimum of one post a week. I reserve the right to move other RPers should a character stall an interaction for over a week.
  5. Post length minimum is eight sentences.
  6. RL comes first! If there are issues, please PM me if you cannot post once a week.

This role play is still OPEN and accepting profiles. If you wish to join but do not want a role that is available, PM me a pitch of a character and we will see what we can do!

I am open to questions if you have any!
 
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Firemind said:
I have been guided to this thread. It seems is job to guide party, yes?
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It most certainly is my good man. Though I have been told by certain persons that riflemen are even better. And one of those is open.

@rissa
You know you want it.
 
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Must be nice to have such a magnificent thread. I really want to join; it's so detailed and perfect, and a great backup rp. (I can't choose between guide or navigator.) When do plan to start the rp?
 
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When do plan to start the rp?
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We are underway already! Need some more hands on deck to fill out the crew. Lemme tell yah; it's a great crew to be a part of: adventure, intrigue, drama, existential horrors, Siamese demons, ancient curses! Loads of fun!
 
Oh, geez so this makes me even more want to wrap something up. I mainly wanna tie a backstory up with someone of African descent but... y'know this time period.

I'll try to have my sheet up by tomorrow, hopefully
 
Himilo said:
Oh, geez so this makes me even more want to wrap something up. I mainly wanna tie a backstory up with someone of African descent but... y'know this time period.
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I mean, historically, it's feasible. People of African descent were totally present in other cultures, sometimes even in Eastern ones. Check this guy out for inspiration. He's admittedly from a few hundred years prior, but there is precedent, though the final say of course falls to Jax.
Yasuke - Wikipedia
 
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I will definitely take a character of African descent/origin! It wouldn't be too out of the ordinary for an expedition to have an African seeing as safaris and expeditions would often have them as guides/ working hands. It really depends on the backstory you give, and if you need help, just ask!

@Himilo
 
I'm sorry for the delay, had unexpected events going on today. If I don't post the sheet today, it's definitely going to be up tomorrow.
 
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Trinette Kennedy || Guide

"I'm a knockout, I'm a gorgeous woman."
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Medical Report:

34
Female
5'4 (1.64)/128 lb
Libya​
- Brown woman with very, very, faint freckles across her face; she is quite a small woman but also has a somewhat athletic. Trinette has few birthmarks along her body though would need to have little clothing in order for them to be known. Her hair is usually twisted/braided at times. (you'll see in an upcoming picture)

Curriculum Vitae:

Work History:
- Since her young years, Trinette knew even then she wanted to move to a big city, with new names, and broad histories; instead she was separated from her family and taken in by a pale businessman who moved through lands and waters, strengthening her memory, direction, signs, charts, etc. Unfortunately, Trinette wasn't able to attend to a university to better her knowledge, though she was able to learn her studies from the businessman. It wasn't the life that she wanted but it was enough to keep her interested.

Her training has involved her to travel, meeting various people of different backgrounds, journeying from populated cities to one person shacks, learning to spot different tracks, and if you can't find one route on a path, improvise and find or make one yourself.

Notable Skills:
- Has been known to keep one distracted, stalling a person; Charismatic. Keen memory, quick to make decisions, knowledge with directions, tracks. Bare minimum french.

Character Assessment:

Temperament/Personality:
- Trinette is confident, quick witted, open minded, and an annoyingly positive woman with a sharp focus when it comes to detail from all her years of talking with customers and workers. This woman takes enjoyment in stepping over boundaries and can sometimes be seen as reckless but such acts does not stop her from her journey nor from loving herself.

Trinette is polite and keeps a trained smile towards others even when they are the opposite, though this doesn't mean she will not snap back if pushed too far, and she has to be pushed a lot.


Psychological Evaluation:
- Trinette isn't the best at caring for herself at times; there are many times where she'll refuse to sleep over long periods because she wants to keep living and experiencing, sometimes even had to be forced to bed or drugged just for her to sleep. Though, lack of sleep isn't the only thing, there are few times where she forgets to eat properly, a yearn for living yet is distracted to keep her from living properly.

Despite her unhealthy habits, when it comes to heated moments: Trinette will attempt to calm herself and others around and will hurry to make suggestions or flat out move on her own.


Possible Agitators:
- This woman hates insects, especially if it can fly. Besides that, Trinette cannot stand blatantly rudeness and the belittling of others.
 
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i just have to say, its 2;30 am atm. So, I am deeply sorry for any bs that is on that sheet and a hoe is about to pass out,

also, does this rp have a discord? Just wondering.
 
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Himilo said:
i just have to say, its 2;30 am atm. So, I am deeply sorry for any bs that is on that sheet and a hoe is about to pass out,

also, does this rp have a discord? Just wondering.
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LOVE DAT AVI
 
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Oh, thank you!!! I love ororo. @rissa (I'm on mobile so idk if the @ will work)

Also, I feel once I get in a better mindset that I'll need to edit it. IfIft isn't obvious, trinette is also a bit sensitive but doesn't try to take it entirely to heart cause she has delt with people who are...y'know.

Idk,,,,,
 
@Himilo I love Trinette as a character! However I think there was a bit of a mix up - the Navigator role has already been filled... However, the roles that ARE still open are (1) rifleman, (1) guide, (1) botanist, (1) doctor/nurse and (1) cook. I think the character is flexible enough that you could put her in one of these roles. Additionally, I'd like a bit more of a concrete history if you don't mind.
 
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Yes, it is still very open!
 
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Red hush your face, I knew you'd do this. XD
 
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Jax, please ban Red. He memes too much >:C
 
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