So as I'm in the middle of my finals and can't do a lot at the moment, I decided to create my character first so that when the time comes, I can weave the world around her. All I can say is that a chunk of the fantasy part of this roleplay was inspired by Terry Brook's 'Wing-riders' - named here as 'Sky-fighters' (I know, there's not much difference really).
So anyway, below is my Sci-Fi fantasy character. If anyone's interested in persuing this topic, starting in June (when I will finally have spare evenings), then put a post down. If you want to create a character then you can, but bear in mind the context won't be told while my exams are still in progress.
Basic Statistics
Name: Solstice “Sol” Aibhilín
Age: 35
Socioeconomic Level (child): Middle-class
Socioeconomic Level (adult): Working-class
Hometown: To Be Confirmed (TBC)
Current Residence: TBC
Occupation: Sky-fighter
Income: Low
Talents/Skills:
• Proficient with dual short-swords, knives and laser-rifles (more info on these later)
• Excellent climber and flyer
• Dextrous and flexible
• Small-time artist
• Relatively decent survival skills (including hunting)
Birth order: Second child
Parents: Ffionen Llambræ (mother), Leortraeus Aibhilín (father)
Siblings: Leor Aibhilín (brother)
Spouse: None
Children: None
Significant Others (describe relationship): Crya (Roc – flight partner - more info later)
Relationship skills: Limited.
Physical Characteristics:
Height: 5’9”
Weight: 60kg
Race: Teela (more info on this later)
Eye Color: Teal
Hair:
• Colour: Red/Auburn
• Length: To bottom of shoulder-blades
• Style: Naturally ringletted
• Worn: Loose or in a loose, messy bun
Skin color: Slightly sun-kissed caucasian
Shape of Face: Square
Distinguishing features:
• Sharp cheekbones
• Fine, arching brows
• Defined jaw
• Teal-coloured markings (misshapen spots): down the outside of each limb, down the spine, and from the jugular notch down the breast-bone to the navel
• Dark metal ear-cuff on the top cartilage of left ear and a feather from her Roc as an earring in the lobe of her right ear.
How does he/she dress?
• Loose, long-sleeved, v-necked (laced), white overshirt (cotton-like)
• Tight, long-sleeved, high-necked, black undershirt (thermal - more info later)
• Tight, full-length, russet-coloured britches (thermal, strong)
• Fitted, knee-length, 1-inch-heeled, metal alloy, black boots (lacing on outside leg around metal hooks)
• Black sleeveless breast-plate, reaching to navel (flexible metal alloy (more info later), strong)
• Black, sleeveless neck-plate, high-collared, laced across upper ribs (strong, leather-like - more infor later)
• Black shoulder-plates, attached to neck-plate at trapezoids (flexible metal alloy, strong)
• Black back-brace, buckled by two straps at the waist (strong, leather-like)
• Black vambraces, buckled by two straps on the underside of the wrist (metal alloy, strong)
Mannerisms:
• Relaxed with Cyra but often on edge in novel environments
• Sarcastic, dry sense of humour
• Antagonistic
• Skeptical
• Stubborn
• Competitive
• Proud
• Passionate
• Strong-willed
• Loyal
Habits: Fighting, drinking
Health: Good shape (muscular/toned), fit and healthy (drinking only occasionally)
Hobbies: Flying, fighting, climbing
Favorite Sayings:
• “Really...?” (with raised eyebrow)
• “I’ll believe it when I see it...”
• “Touch me again and you’ll be carrying your fingers home in a jug...”
Speech patterns: Well-pronounced with a slight accented lilt
Disabilities: Old leg injury can cause a slight limp in wet/cold weather
Style (Elegant, shabby etc.): Practical, but elegant fighting style
Intellectual/Mental/Personality Attributes and Attitudes
Educational Background: Mostly combat training but with some academic tuition
Intelligence Level: High
Any Mental Illnesses? None
Character's short-term goals in life: Make money
Character's long-term goals in life: Travel the universe
How does Character see himself/herself? Confident, calm, efficient
How does Character believe he/she is perceived by others? See above
How self-confident is the character? Highly
Does the character seem ruled by emotion or logic or some combination thereof? Mostly ruled by emotion and intuition but can be quite logical at times
What would most embarass this character? Losing a fight/wearing a dress
Emotional Characteristics
Strengths/Weaknesses: Loyalty, strength/Antagonism, stubborness, pride
Introvert or Extrovert? Extrovert
How does the character deal with anger? Both vocally and physically
With sadness? By ignoring it/becoming antagonistic/by drinking
With conflict? Verbal abuse and physical violence (though more sparring/challenge than brawling)
With change? With initial stubborness/refusal, then grudging acceptance
With loss? By becoming introverted/ignoring it/by drinking
What does the character want out of life? Unknown
What would the character like to change in his/her life? Her combatitive nature
What motivates this character? The need to 'be better'/money
What frightens this character? The loss/death of her Roc, Crya
What makes this character happy? Flying, spending time alone with Crya
Is the character judgmental of others? Highly
Is the character generous or stingy? Generous
Is the character generally polite or rude? Rude – sometimes unintentionally, sometimes not.
Spiritual Characteristics
What are the character's spiritual beliefs? None/Death is death (inexistence)
Is religion or spirituality a part of this character's life? In part (brother believes in ‘Gaia’ - more info later)
If so, what role does it play? Creates antagonism/argument with brother
