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Shun Yvain Benton A.K.A. "Hood"


"Just watch me! I'll do it blindfolded!"

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Personal Information
[spoili]
First Name :
Shun

Middle name :
Yvain

Surname :
Benton

Nickname(s) :
"Hood"

Nationality :
Earth Kingdom

Gender :
Male

Sexuality :
Straight

Age :
21

Bending :
Airbending

Appearance :
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With black cloth pants and cloak, brown boots with a cloth feel and look, but much more durable than the flimsy fabric, reaching half his shin, and a shirt the color of the sand, Shun calls the desert home.

Height :
5'11''

Build :
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Agile Fighter. Definition of muscle present, but bulkiness is kept to a minimum. The athleticism he has participated in throughout his journey in life is obvious and he appears to be more leg than torso as far as proportions go, but the muscle is evenly distributed across all of him.

Weight :
156 lbs

Affiliations :
None

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Detailed Information
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Personality :
Shun is a cocky kid. He believes himself to be the best at anything he tries even when this may not be the case. He enjoys things that push his limits and challenges him, but does not enjoy failing at overcoming/accomplishing these things. Though, he is as hot-headed as fire is hot he is not without a heart. However, small that heart is. It is for this reason that he has become a very apologetic person. He also likes sweets.

Background :
Shun was born in the Kingdom of Earth with his two parents, nomads who had decided to settle down in a city for a little while so they could raise a son properly. So, the Earth Kingdom became Shun's temporary home, his parents were smart enough not to keep this from him, as to not hurt the child later. Shun took this information with a shock at a young age, but became determined to leave his mark in the memories of the children and people there while he was still there because of it. Thus, started the legend of the infamous "Hood".

First of all, Shun's style of dress originated before he got the nickname "Hood" or even began journeying. He simply knew that he would not be where he was forever so he took matters into his own hands and cut off his connection to the place by always wearing a cloak over his clothing. When he went to school he'd make excuses as to why he wore and was never bothered again, after a while of doing this. So, to his schoolmates he became known as "Hood" because no one knew his name at the time. The name sort of stuck and he has been called that ever since.

Shun lived a pretty normal life after his first few encounters with people. Bullying wasn't really a thing around him and if it was then they were really good at keeping in the dark about it. He also didn't struggle or excel in school. Sports were easy, but again he wasn't the best and this bothered him. Upon stepping back and looking at his normal life he wanted something that would make the kids around him go, "Wow look at him," like they so often did for the popular ones.

So, the myth of the Hood started. He'd go out on the streets at night and practice airbending, an art his father taught him, but because he was so incredibly bad at it he'd make a huge ruckus and everyone would always see this small hooded figure in a huge stash of broken pots or covered in fruit. However, to make it even better he always wore the hood so no one ever knew it was him. Yet, the excitement only grew as a watch was put out to solve the noise complaint and he was constantly chased around town.

The life of the "Hood" was becoming exciting and his classmates caught on quickly. His classmates were also a bunch of mouthy kids that accidentally ratted him out to their parents when sharing what they knew. Herbert then got into some serious trouble and for months he helped store owners tend to their shops for the destruction he caused. Though, he still had the reputation of the "Hood" on the playground and he was fine with that.

As, life went on "Hood" still stuck, but it no longer represented the kid who made a mess at night. It now represented a cunning prodigy of balance. He channeled his energy into something positive that caught everyone's eye and became a free-runner. His favorite feat being his ability to out maneuver any kid or adult through the streets and lunch lines. This would be his legacy and he was pretty fine with being the slipperiest person of that Earth Kingdom town, but he had come to the point where he could read, control air to a good enough level, and write his own name. His parents decided it was time to pack up shop and go.

Without hesitation Shun helped pack, excited to see what being a nomad was all about, but only found discomfort in his journey. Being in the city he had many things at his fingertips, but out in the open he had to learn entirely new skill sets. Scavenging became necessary and learning what not to touch and what to touch. It was also very boring with just his parents out there, but he put up with it until he was of age (which was 16 for him). At that point he decided he would venture on his own and made his way into the world.

As he made his way through the world, unlike his parents, Shun often stopped in cities to dust off his social skills. In the capital of the Earth Kingdom, Ba Sing Se, he noticed some sword dancers and became interested in the sword, but he was impatient and after setting the goal and running for it he wasn't going to waste any time and trained himself to swing a sword. He then started lugging it around with him and eventually it broke. Furious, he returned to the blacksmith that gave it to him and reluctantly took his advice and learned how to properly maintain a blade which included buying a sheath he had to work off.

Under the tutelage of this smith he was able to bring his swordsmanship to a level worthy of talking about and actually knew how to keep it from breaking this time. With his debt paid off Shun got ready to move again, but the smith stopped him. As a gift the smith allowed Shun to make a weapon for himself which he jumped at the chance to do. Having spent little over a year with the smith Hood made a decent sturdy blade (with some help) and said his farewells to the smith and returned to the open desert landscape.

Out in the desert Shun made a name for himself as a guide. He knew most of it and could help someone get from one place to another sleep walking. Add the fact that he could use a weapon and he became a pretty popular guide pretty quick between the Earth Kingdom, Fire Nation, and United Republic of Nations. The name "Hood" was guaranteed to be given if you needed to go somewhere or something delivered. After he recognized this was a business he invested in buying an Ostrich Horse who he would later name: Butch.

Theme song : (optional)

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Combat Information
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Talents :
Acrobatics
Close Combat Weapon Use
Strength

Cooking
Engineering

Skill Points :
0


Skill Ranks:
Acrobatics :
1 +3
Martial Arts : 1
Strength : 1 +3

Close Combat Weapon Use : 1 +3
Aim :
Stealth : 1

Cooking : 1
Music :
Plastic Arts :
Engineering : 1 +2
Medicine :

Spirituality :
(if applicable)

Passive Abilities :


Bending Rank :
1
Bending Skills:

Agile
Other traits :


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Gear

Appearance :
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Description :
A ninja sword that is worn on Shun's leg to keep it hidden.
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Appearance :
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Description :
A bag containing things like a water pouch, supplies to tend to the blade, and fire starting materials.
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Appearance :
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Description :
A simple knife/kunai used for sharpening sticks or any other situation the knife might be needed. Often times this is in his hand, but it has a pouch on the left side of his bag.
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Pets :
Name : Butch
Species : Ostrich Horse
Age : 29
Gender : Male
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I'm new to rping, but I'm really interested in seeing what this has to offer. What's the sign-up proccess? Do u give the 'ok' and then add the OC to the CI?
I hope you have a nice first-RP experience here, then! Yes, when a GM (right now only me) gives an ok, the person who owns the character puts it in the CI.

I would also like to join up.
Looking forward to writing with you!

Shun Yvain Benton A.K.A. "Hood"


"Just watch me! I'll do it blindfolded!"


Personal Information
[spoili]
First Name :
Shun

Middle name :
Yvain

Surname :
Benton

Nickname(s) :
"Hood"

Nationality :
Earth Kingdom

Gender :
Male

Sexuality :
Straight

Age :
21

Bending :
Airbending

Appearance :
1231e4c65dae8192bd5d4704f146dc8c.jpg

With black cloth pants and cloak. Brown boots with a cloth feel and look, but much more durable than the flimsy fabric, reaching half his shin and a shirt the color of the sand Shun calls the desert home.

Height :
5'11''

Build :
Agile

Weight :
156 lbs

Affiliations :
None

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DN3p4.png


Detailed Information
[spoili]
Personality :
Shun is a cocky kid. He believes himself to be the best at anything he tries even when this may not be the case. He enjoys things that push his limits and challenges him, but does not enjoy failing at overcoming/accomplishing these things. Though, he is as hot-headed as fire is hot he is not without a heart. However, small that heart is. It is for this reason that he has become a very apologetic person. He also likes sweets.

Background :
Shun was born in the Kingdom of Earth with his two parents, nomads who had decided to settle down in a city for a little while so they could raise a son properly. So, the Earth Kingdom became Shun's temporary home, his parents were smart enough not to keep this from him, as to not hurt the child later. Shun took this information with a shock at a young age, but became determined to leave his mark in the memories of the children and people there while he was still there because of it. Thus, started the legend of the infamous "Hood".

First of all, Shun's style of dress originated before he got the nickname "Hood" or even began journeying. He simply knew that he would not be where he was forever so he took matters into his own hands and cut off his connection to the place by always wearing a cloak over his clothing. When he went to school he'd make excuses as to why he wore and was never bothered again, after a while of doing this. So, to his schoolmates he became known as "Hood" because no one knew his name at the time. The name sort of stuck and he has been called that ever since.

Shun lived a pretty normal life after his first few encounters with people. Bullying wasn't really a thing around him and if it was then they were really good at keeping in the dark about it. He also didn't struggle or excel in school. Sports were easy, but again he wasn't the best and this bothered him. Upon stepping back and looking at his normal life he wanted something that would make the kids around him go, "Wow look at him," like they so often did for the popular ones.

So, the myth of the Hood started. He'd go out on the streets at night and practice airbending, an art his father taught him, but because he was so incredibly bad at it he'd make a huge ruckus and everyone would always see this small hooded figure in a huge stash of broken pots or covered in fruit. However, to make it even better he always wore the hood so no one ever knew it was him. Yet, the excitement only grew as a watch was put out to solve the noise complaint and he was constantly chased around town.

The life of the "Hood" was becoming exciting and his classmates caught on quickly. His classmates were also a bunch of mouthy kids that accidentally ratted him out to their parents when sharing what they knew. Herbert then got into some serious trouble and for months he helped store owners tend to their shops for the destruction he caused. Though, he still had the reputation of the "Hood" on the playground and he was fine with that.

As, life went on "Hood" still stuck, but it no longer represented the kid who made a mess at night. It now represented a cunning prodigy of balance. He channeled his energy into something positive that caught everyone's eye and became a free-runner. His favorite feat being his ability to out maneuver any kid or adult through the streets and lunch lines. This would be his legacy and he was pretty fine with being the slipperiest person of that Earth Kingdom town, but he had come to the point where he could read, control air to a good enough level, and write his own name. His parents decided it was time to pack up shop and go.

Without hesitation Shun helped pack, excited to see what being a nomad was all about, but only found discomfort in his journey. Being in the city he had many things at his fingertips, but out in the open he had to learn entirely new skill sets. Scavenging became necessary and learning what not to touch and what to touch. It was also very boring with just his parents out there, but he put up with it until he was of age (which was 16 for him). At that point he decided he would venture on his own and made his way into the world.

As he made his way through the world, unlike his parents, Shun often stopped in cities to dust off his social skills. In the capital of the Earth Kingdom, Ba Sing Se, he noticed some sword dancers and became interested in the sword, but he was impatient and after setting the goal and running for it he wasn't going to waste any time and trained himself to swing a sword. He then started lugging it around with him and eventually it broke. Furious, he returned to the blacksmith that gave it to him and reluctantly took his advice and learned how to properly maintain a blade which included buying a sheath he had to work off.

Under the tutelage of this smith he was able to bring his swordsmanship to a level worthy of talking about and actually knew how to keep it from breaking this time. With his debt paid off Shun got ready to move again, but the smith stopped him. As a gift the smith allowed Shun to make a weapon for himself which he jumped at the chance to do. Having spent little over a year with the smith Hood made a decent sturdy blade (with some help) and said his farewells to the smith and returned to the open desert landscape.

Out in the desert Shun made a name for himself as a guide. He knew most of it and could help someone get from one place to another sleep walking. Add the fact that he could use a weapon and he became a pretty popular guide pretty quick between the Earth Kingdom, Fire Nation, and United Republic of Nations. The name "Hood" was guaranteed to be given if you needed to go somewhere or something delivered. After he recognized this was a business he invested in buying an Ostrich Horse who he would later name: Butch.

Theme song : (optional)

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DN3p4.png


Combat Information
[spoili]

Talents :
Acrobatics
Close Combat Weapon Use
Stealth

Cooking
Engineering

Skill Points :
0


Skill Ranks:
Acrobatics :
1 +3
Martial Arts : 1
Strength :

Close Combat Weapon Use : 1 +3
Aim : 3

Stealth : 1 +1
Cooking : 1
Music :
Plastic Arts :
Engineering : 1 +2
Medicine :

Spirituality :
(if applicable)

Passive Abilities :


Bending Rank :
1
Bending Skills:

Agile
Other traits :


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Gear

Appearance :
battle_ready_ninja_tech_sword.jpg

Description :
A ninja sword that is worn on Shun's leg to keep it hidden.
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Appearance :
1562d6f19ab504dc371adc84045aaf33.jpg

Description :
A bag containing things like a water pouch, supplies to tend to the blade, and fire starting materials.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Appearance :
1747bw_profile_616x235__432x160.png

Description :
A simple knife/kunai used for sharpening sticks or any other situation the knife might be needed. Often times this is in his hand, but it has a pouch on the left side of his bag.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Pets :
Name : Butch
Species : Ostrich Horse
Age : 29
Gender : Male
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Accepted! Move it into the CI and I'll add him to the roster.
 
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LONGWEI HUANG LI
"If you have the soul of a warrior, you are a warrior. All those other things, they are the glass that contains the lamp, but you are the light inside.”

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Personal Information
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First Name :Longwei

Middle name :Huang

Surname : Li

Nickname(s) : Flame Specter

Nationality : Fire Kingdom

Gender : Male

Sexuality : Straight

Age : 18

Bending : Fire Bending

Appearance :

Height : 6"0'

Build : Slimlined / Agile

Weight : 146 lbs

Affiliations :

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Detailed Information
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Personality :
Longwei is a very noble hearted person who is often times goofy to a fault. He has a stern dislike of people who take advantage of other wekear than themselves, and would much rather face danger alone than risk the people he cares about getting hurt. Longwei is also known to be a very picky eater.


Background :
Longwei was born in a small fishing town on the outskirts of the fire nation to a young couple that owned a fishing supply store. He was was a very obedient child and did everything he could to make people around him happy. One day, while roaming around town, he stumbled upon a strange house near the outskirts of town. He would always see a strange elderly man come into town to buy goods and then leave in this direction but he'd never noticed this house there before. His curiosity got the better of him and he decided to check out the building.
After making sure that no one was home, he snuck in and was amazed by what he saw. In the middle of the small building stood a mannequin wearing a strange armor. The armor most consisted of varying shades of red, with black accents and had decorations that appeared to be flames. He got close to the mannequin and began marveling at the suit of armor, as he had never anything like it.
Longwei was about to touch the armor, the house's front door suddenly swung open to reveal the strange old man from town. Longwei made a beeline for the door in an attempt to avoid getting in trouble, but was quickly apprehended by the surprisingly fast old man.
He began to plead that the old man not tell his parents, as he was afraid of the potential punishment he would receive from them. The old man told him not to worry, and to make sure never intrude in an unknown house again. Quickly agreeing, Longwei was dropped from the old man's grasp, and began to walk towards the door uttering "sorry" all the while. Before reaching the exit, Longwei decided to ask something that was bothering him. "Hey, old man, what's that armor the thing is wearing?" he asked. "That old thing? I used to wear that when I was in the military. I was a rather powerful firebender in my day don't ya' know," replied the old man.
From that moment forth, Longwei would begin pestering the old man into training him to which the old man would always refuse. Eventually, the old man became moved by Longwei's perserverance and decided to at least give the boy a chance. He gave Longwei an form of aptitude test to see if the child had any potential, and to his amazement, Longwei exceeded his expectations by a long shot. The old man then decided that maybe taking Longwei as an apprentice wasn't such a bad idea. With the approval of his parents, Longwei began learning firebending under the old man's (who's real name was Ao Guan) tutelage.
After many years, a strange series of events led to untimely deaths of both his parents and his teacher. Longwei would eventually find himself traveling the world in search of an answer.

Theme song : (optional)


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Combat Information
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Talents :
Acrobatics
Martial Arts
Close Combat Weapon Use


Engineering
Plastic Arts


Skill Points :
13/13 used


Skill Ranks:
Acrobatics : 1 + 4
Martial Arts : 1 + 3
Strength :
Close Combat Weapon Use : 1 + 4
Aim :
Stealth :
Cooking :
Music :
Plastic Arts :1 + 1
Engineering :1 +1
Medicine :


Spirituality :

Passive Abilities :


Bending Rank :
1
Bending Skills:

Can increase his own body temperature (useful during times where he's cold)
Other traits :

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Gear
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Appearance :
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Description :
Under Ao Guan's tutelage, Longwei was taught how to use wind and fire wheels (feng huo lun) in battle.
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Appearance :
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Description :
Longwei uses this bag to hold the various necessities for life on the road.
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I think I did most of it right, but could use some suggestions

let me know..... ( o u o )b
 
I think I did most of it right, but could use some suggestions

let me know..... ( o u o )b
You got to fix the spoilis.

To do so do this: Find the first spoili which should be under Personal Info and then trace it down all the way to just before the black bar image. Put " [/spoili] " ABOVE this bar. Then under the Bar should be Detailed Info, put " [spoili] UNDER that. Trace down to the bar and repeat step one. Then you should have a bunch of left over ones. Just get rid of them.[/spoili]
 
You got to fix the spoilis.

To do so do this: Find the first spoili which should be under Personal Info and then trace it down all the way to just before the black bar image. Put " [/spoili] " ABOVE this bar. Then under the Bar should be Detailed Info, put " [spoili] UNDER that. Trace down to the bar and repeat step one. Then you should have a bunch of left over ones. Just get rid of them.[/spoili]
It's been done, thanks!
 
@Hemofnoize
Looks good, throw it over at the Character Index.
 
*sees at least half the group is going to be 18 or slim dudes*

Avatar: Spring Break XD
 
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I mean Shun isn't slim, but he's not big. He's a happy medium.
 
So he has Dad bod? XD
 
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Fair enough. XD
 
I like the group of people we have. Not everyone is a bad ass, save for one guy, but we needed one somewhere. We only got one girl though.
 
Who is the bad ass? The polar bear?

And eh, I'd prefer closer gender portions, but if no one wants to play a girl I wouldn't make anyone do it. xD
 
Who is the bad ass? The polar bear?

And eh, I'd prefer closer gender portions, but if no one wants to play a girl I wouldn't make anyone do it. xD
Nah, the newest addition. His backstory is tailored to fighting.
 
Hopefully, we get more non combat character to balance out Team Scrappy Beach Bods. XD
 
Hopefully, we get more non combat character to balance out Team Scrappy Beach Bods. XD
I mean the first book seems like it's going to be eventful, so I'd personally would want to wait out having a non-combatant for it.
 
I just mean that it seems that or the most part people seemed to build characters that would excel in the first book and they end up looking very similar. Or they picked skills because others were taken and/or don't mention how they got those skills in the backstory.

And even so, after the first book, the gm mentioned that non-benders would be more important after the first book. But everyone so far is able to bend.

Idk maybe I play too much tabletop, as it requires people to make vastly different characters otherwise the party gets mauled.
 
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