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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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Though, if you didn't build a character for the situation it'd be hard to have fun because you're pretty useless in most scenes, unless you happen to like playing passively and just talking then I think that's perfect. I tried very hard to explain each thing that Shun ("Hood") has in his backstory though. However, stealth might have to go after hearing ya' say that because I think he failed pretty hard there. Had it not been for his hood he would have been found.

He also said we could make a non-combatant to travel with the combatant or hold onto until the second book. So, if you feel that strongly about it you could do that. Also, I understand, even though I just started tabletop.
 
Hehe team beach bods and one girl. Mitsuko is making out pretty well all things considered. I tried making her more along the lines of someone who can handle themselves, but isn't really a big fighter. She's mostly just good at getting around.
 
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There are other ways to be useful than just fighting, my ninja. lol

And if I didn't already have a character, I might. Plus he doesn't fit in with the rest of the group. Which is a better reason to stay. haha
 
There are other ways to be useful than just fighting, my ninja. lol

And if I didn't already have a character, I might. Plus he doesn't fit in with the rest of the group. Which is a better reason to stay. haha
Hey. I ain't a ninja. I am a failed attempt at being a ninja who can swing a sword. Decently.
 
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Has anyone listened to Shun's theme song? I love those guys.
 
I actually stumbled across his theme when I was looking up videos to see what a shamisen sounded like. It was pretty cool!
 
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Your song isn't in the profile by the way. Copy the link and hit the film strip with a play button in it. Make sure the cursor is where you want the video to be.
 
Your song isn't in the profile by the way. Copy the link and hit the film strip with a play button in it. Make sure the cursor is where you want the video to be.
If you're reffering to me, I added the song to the CI version and not the one here :'D
 
GIN JEN KITE

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"You, my friends, are in the presence of the greatest inventor ever known! Well, the greatest inventor you've ever known, anyway. Slight addendum there."


Personal Information
[spoili]
First Name : Gin

Middle name : Jen

Surname : Kite

Nickname(s) : GG

Nationality : United Republic of Nations

Gender : Female

Sexuality : Heterosexual

Age : Twenty-Three

Bending : Earthbender

Appearance : See Above

Height : 5'2"

Build : Muscular but Curvy in the Right Places

Weight : 120lbs

Affiliations : Upper Eschelon[/spoili]

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Detailed Information
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Personality :
A self-acclaimed bastion of importance, GG is a little full of herself. She's also stubborn, brash, and prone to getting huffy about something at a moment's notice. This is not to say she doesn't have her positive quirks. With that bubbling intelligence comes a need to help people--because they're wrong... very wrong. Of course, this form of helping may come about unwarranted and not really needed. Have a hard time tying that knot? She'll get it for you, even if you very well know how to tie a knot, you were just having a slow day. This uppity nature is somewhat offset by her tomboyish dress. She found that creating something was hard to do in a dress. Also, it did her hips no favors. Shorts were easier for her to hide her ripe pear shape. Still, she states she does it to break against the norm. GG views "outliers" as a form of great independance and self-reliance. But yes, she mostly does it for vanity.

GG is the last to enter a battle, but the first to enter an argument and draw you a wonderful diagram about how you're wrong.

Background :
GG grew up in an affluent household within the United Republic of Nations. She should have wanted for nothing, but she craved one thing above all: knowledge. She zipped through her father's library, devouring every book she could find (except for her mother's more bawdry fiction--that came later.) But her interest keened in on three topics, mechanics, automation, and birds. The latter just led to her own a catowl named Jasper. But the first two led her to beg her father for a workshop. He obliged--lovingly--not knowing what sort of monster he created. The workshop started as a singular room, moved to two rooms, ate an entire floor, and then inevitably became it's own building.

Much to her parent's chagrin, that's where she spent most of her time. Well, she excelled at her studies, in other subject matters, but failed in proper manners and etiquette of being a lady. She scorned and shunned dresses. This went on until she was more or less forced to become a part of the society she was born into. Things became more dire when she learned of an intended marriage between her and a man in another, even more, wealthy family. This was greeted with a whole lot of yelling and throwing of wrenches and pieces of earth.

Eventually, GG calmed down. She was informed it wouldn't happen until she was ready. She was also encouraged to be ready... soon. So, GG spent her time toiling away on a special project. It was a weapon that would hopefully slate her as a grand inventor, and so she'd be much more of asset to her parents than a way to make more money. Well, they would be making more money by selling the patent to the weapon, but that's not what she meant.

Currently, she's finished with the project, and her impending marriage in on the horizon. Time's short.

Theme song : (optional)


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Combat Information
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Talents :
Strength
Aim

Plastic Arts
Engineering

Skill Points : 0

Skill Ranks:
Acrobatics :
Martial Arts :
Strength :
1+3=4
Close Combat Weapon Use :
Aim :
1+4= 5
Stealth :
Cooking :
Music :
Plastic Arts :
1+2=3
Engineering : 1+5=6
Medicine :

Spirituality : N/A

Passive Abilities :
Scholarly Intellect

Bending Rank : 1

Bending Skills:
Enhanced Strength

Other traits :
N/A

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Gear

Appearance : [spoili]
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Description : This is a high-powered, automatically reloading, heavy-weight crossbow. It can fire 6 bolts a clip before the clip has to be refilled. It has a targeting mark on it, that with a couple of toggles can become a scope.

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Appearance :[spoili]
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Description : Her handy-dandy leg strap carrying case. Her extra clips hang off of her belt, and her pouch holds her tool kit--her beloved tool kit.

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Appearance : [spoili]
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Description : A set of goggles that have daytime lenses that can click out, and retractable magnifiers. GG can't lose her sight, she's only twenty-three.

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Pets :
Name : Jasper
Species : Cat Owl
Age : 6
Gender : Male
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Sorry for the late response: Accepted!
 
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I'll prepare the IC very soon but I wanted to ask everyone: Would you like it to start in a few places or have everyone in a single place at the beginning?
 
I'll prepare the IC very soon but I wanted to ask everyone: Would you like it to start in a few places or have everyone in a single place at the beginning?
I find a single place tends to get people together and posting easier. Plus, I can't see a lot of us willingly interacting with one another just from the get go without some serious creativity and coincidences.
 
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I find a single place tends to get people together and posting easier. Plus, I can't see a lot of us willingly interacting with one another just from the get go without some serious creativity and coincidences.
^^^^^^^
 
I am best trend setter.
 
Forgive me if I'm posting this in the wrong spot but I figured the Character Index was only for accepted characters. If anything needs to be changed just let me know and I'll get on it right away. Hope to be able to enjoy this with you folks!​



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Lashong Ra Dadah


"Even the most brilliant gem was once covered in soot."


Personal Information
[spoili]
First Name : Lashong

Middle name : Ra

Surname : Dadah

Nickname(s) : "Sure Shot Shong"

Nationality : Fire Nation

Gender : Male

Sexuality : Heterosexual

Age : 20

Bending : Fire

Appearance : Normally keeps the hood down (see above) and puts the hood up during rains and other times where he tries to hide in crowds.

Height : 5' 11"

Build : Lean but very tones upper body.

Weight : 162 lbs.

Affiliations : None [/spoili]

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Detailed Information
[spoili]
Personality : Shong is a very stern individual with his dark glare and by the books personality. He always seems to have a plan for even the most miniscule of tasks as he likes to be in control of almost everything he does. Tends to be a control freak as stated previously, but prefers this to not having any kind of plan or order to his life in the grand scheme of things. While he comes off as being very cold and callous, he is a strong believer in philosophy. Even though he spouts many a phrase worthy of a philosopher, he degrades himself saying he is a fool who only uses the words of the wise to make himself appear greater than he deserves to be. This humility causes him at times to inwardly doubt himself during times of stress but his will to survive more than supplants that feeling so far in his life.

Background : Lashong was raised to a hunting family out in the mountains of the Fire Nation. His mother and father were skilled tracking and trapping creatures such as the Puma Goat and Dragon Moose for trade in the city for their work as domesticated animals for carrying supplies along trade routes. Shong was taught early on how to follow tracks and listen for subtle sounds of the animals and the habitat surrounding them in the mountainous regions of their home.

Shong was not allowed to do anything related to hunting or tracking without his parents' constant supervision, which made him quite agitated as a younger man. At the age of 8 he decided to go out at night to try his hand with the art. Carrying a small lantern at his side with his bow draped over his shoulder, he traveled to a more open valley spot to try and start his first solo hunt. He looked for quite some time to at least get the first glimpse of a track or maybe even a tuft of hair only to find nothing in the limited amount of sight he had to use.

As he began to leave the valley, a strong grunt around him made him jump to look and see what made the threatening noise. It turned out to be a Puma Goat slowly climbing down the mountainside. The eyes of the beast were nearly shut, focusing strongly on the thing in sight. Lashong slowly dipped his shoulder like his father, dropping the bow to his hand as he went to load an arrow on the string. The beast quickly turned and left in a hurry as a larger ruckus behind Shong made it flee. A grab at the shoulder pulled Shong back into his mother's hands as his father stood in front with his bow pulled all the way back. After a strong berating, Shong kept the message of his parents clear to never attempt something that reckless again.

After years of training and learning with his parents he eventually became a strong hunter with a knack for tracking, much like his mother was. His aim with his bow was sure and straight as he never riddled his kill with unnecessary shots, keeping the pelts and meat fresh and clean. Shong decided he wanted to try his hand at hunting outside of his homeland and took on the idea of heading to Republic City. After some initial displeasure from his parents they decided it was for the best that he strike out on his own and find his place in the world as a true hunter.

At 19 Lashong arrived in Republic City with mild success to his name as a hunter, striking out with large parties to gain supplies for the many stores and shops in the capital. While on his own time, he began reading extensively on old haiku and other forms of art and philosophy. Taking a strong liking to the writing and the messages behind them, it became a hobby that now occupies quite a lot of space in his now expanding mind.

Theme song : [/spoili]

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Combat Information
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Talents : Stealth, Aim, Medicine, Cooking, Acrobatics

Skill Points : 0

Skill Ranks:
Acrobatics : 1 + 1
Martial Arts : 2
Strength :
Close Combat Weapon Use :
1
Aim : 1 + 4
Stealth : 1 + 2
Cooking : 1 + 1
Music :
Plastic Arts :
Engineering :
Medicine :
1 + 2
Spirituality :

Passive Abilities :
Bending Rank :
1

Bending Skills: Heat Control - Shong can use his fire bending to normally just increase the temperature of his drinks but he can also use it to heat the tips of his arrows, causing them to ignite flammable items should they come in contact with them.

Other traits :

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Gear

Appearance :
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Description : A standard Fire Nation style short bow. Lashong has it draped over his left shoulder so that he can quickly dip his arm, have it slide into his left hand and pull back on the string with his right. (He is right handed)


Appearance :
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Description : The ragged and dirty quiver he leaves hanging off his right hip. The quiver is separated in two different slots. The right slot has dull tipped arrows used for hampering enemies or animals. The left slot holds the lethal, sharper arrow heads.

Appearance :
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Description : A simple dagger that Shong has hidden in the side of his boot. Normally used for skinning animals that he hunts but he can use it for self defense in times of desperation. [/spoili]​
 
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I find a single place tends to get people together and posting easier. Plus, I can't see a lot of us willingly interacting with one another just from the get go without some serious creativity and coincidences.
I agree. And I love that everyone comes from different backgrounds and society standings. It will make things super fun.
*is better than the trend*
*That'sRightI'mBetterThanYouCeru*

XD

Just in case anyone is wondering, we are friends. I am being silly.
 
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