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Late night (... early morning?) round! App window's up for another two hours for all you procrastinators out there /o/
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Character Name: Tani Chiaki
Age: 18
Series: Samurai Sentai Shinkenger
Canon: Samurai Sentai Shinkenger is the story of five (and later six) samurai. They follow their lord, and defeat Gedoushuu (a group of heretic monsters consisting of the ayakashi of Japanese legend) all around the country. These samurai fight with their katanas, their animal mecha (known as Origami), and their ability, Mojikara, which allows them to write kanji, and manifest what they write as reality- Writing 'horse' summons a horse, writing 'boulder' creates a boulder, and so on. In addition, each samurai writing their respective element transforms them into their plastic spandex suit.
Oh, yeah, this period drama actually takes place in modern day. And the samurai are power rangers.
One of these samurai rangers, also known as the Shinkengers, is Tani Chiaki. He is ShinkenGreen, who uses the Tree element and bear Origami, with his weapon of choice, the Wood Spear. He is one of the youngest on the team, and he is by far the least trained. His hobbies include arcade games (specifically Tekken), drawing on people, and avoiding his training by any means necessary. As a result, his skills are not as good as his teammates. However, he makes up for this by being a quick thinker, able to come up with an execute plans on the fly that more than earns him his place on the team. Even so, he is easily the most normal, average modern teenager on a team full of samurai, and this shows. While most of the others tend to be formal and strict and calm, Chiaki is always the one to fly off the handle, and be too hot-blooded and blunt, or just a showoff.
Sample Post:
All right, Gedoushuu! Listen up! I'm ShinkenGreen, Tani Chiaki, and your time is up! Here I g-
Hey, stop that! I said to listen up! Man, are these guys really Gedoushuu? They aren't usually... falling apart. I've never seen monsters fall apart before we can even get to them! Do I even have to fight? I can just let them fall apart and my job would be done for me. Talk about a lucky break- Okay, no, don't. How the hell can you guys talk?! And who the hell are you calling 'green with envy'?! This is a uniform, a u-ni-form! I didn't pick the colors, anyway!
And besides that, who'd be envious of you rotting things?! I got called here to clean you guys up, you know! That means you're nasty enough that it's like pest control, I'm here to weed out the annoying monsters! That's right, you guys are gross, annoying little weeds! You keep falling apart whenever you do anything! For that matter, how are you still talking without your jaw? Don't tell me you're "talking with your heart"! That just fell out too! Ugh, that's nasty... Are those maggots? This place is gonna make me sick!
Man, everything's just messed up here! Ever since I got here, it's been one weird thing after another! The bear Origami even started talking, but all it would say is stuff about forest fires! I use trees, not fire, so why would I even be starting one?! Aaah, I can't bear this any longer... Ah, crap! Now they got me doing it! Stop laughing, you little zombie bastards! What was that? I'm here to get rid of you guys, anyway, and you're not making it any easier for yourselves! Come on, taunt me one more time and see what it gets you!
Ah, fine, if you really want me to beat you so badly, here I go! Wood Spear! Since you guys can understand me, I'll say it again! I'm ShinkenGreen, a samurai who holds the element of 'tree'! If you leave, I won't have to beat you all down into pieces! With one thrust of this spear, I'll take all of you down! Wha- No! Not that kind of thrust, you nasty little bastards! It's a spear, you're supposed to use it like that! It's a piercing weapon, you thrust it at the enemy to penetrate through! Like thi- No, that's not what I meant at all! What's wrong with these things?
Hey, you shut up! Who's 'got wood'?!
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Character: Neytiri
Series: Avatar
Character age: apparently the equivalent of a human teenager
Canon: Hidden in the wild moon of Pandora is the rare and valuable mineral unobtainium and where there is cash to be made there is a greedy cooperation willing to do whatever it takes to make it. This puts the cooperation in direct conflict with the native Na'vi, who are 8-foot tall, blue, and strongly object to their homes being destroyed because they can connect with the animals and plants through a neural bond (called Tsahaylu). In hopes of lessening the conflict the Avatar program is created--giving humans specially engineered Na'vi bodies that they can control remotely and interact with the tribes. The Na'vi, however, distrust the avatar "drivers" and it takes a combination of blind luck and sheer pluckiness for Marine Jake Sully to finally get accepted among them.
Neytiri, destined to be the future spiritual leader of her people, is assigned to teach Jake and watch over him, her "But Mo-ommm!" protests aside. Though she shows her youth in her pouting and sometimes impetuous actions Neytiri is usually mature and takes her duties very seriously. She subscribes to the "do or die" method of learning and makes for a stern but fair teacher; her knowledge of Pandora and her people is vast and detailed. When she doesn't have duties, however, she enjoys having fun and goofing around and she does have a sense of humor under the stern face. Just don't threaten anything she loves because it will rouse her fierce temper and protective instincts.
Note: Her English is stilted because she's not quite fluent.
Sample app:
This land, it is sick. It is dying. Even the ground is rotting; there is no light anywhere! You cannot walk at night without tripping. It is horrible to see finally what I have stumbled over. The plants are breaking off in pieces, and the people also. Only the lake has healthy glow but the caretaker, she cannot leave it and teach you. She wishes to teach; she is lonely because no one will go near her lake. I do not know why; she was very friendly and did not wish to see me go. So I have decided I will teach in her place so there will be healing. Healing is very much needed for all, even if teaching seems hopeless. I have taught hopeless ones before; I can teach again even if you must first be taught to see.
I see you but you do not see me. No, I do not mean with eye. Even missing eye, even both eyes, does not matter. I mean with... heart. Yes, that is the word. You do not have heart; your chest, it is empty. You cannot see; you cannot listen to Eywa. This is a sad thing! It should not happen, this taking of eye and heart and even arm! Even Sky People are not so stupid! Why do you do this? What reason? Speak it to me.
Have even tongues been taken that you cannot speak? Stupid! How can I teach? You are worse than a baby. Look; the land is in pain because you cannot take care of it. The trees hang down and try to grab--they are angry with you who cannot understand their pain. You must learn to see--no, not with "puppy eyes;" take them back. You must see with heart. Yes, power of heart. See? The purple one has learned from this captain of planet. You others can learn also. Come, I will show. First you must learn trust--trust the animals and the trees. That one there, with the hide like metal, the--bull. Thank you. I will show you Tsahaylu, the bond. Look, he is eager but a strange place for it and I will join with him--
...Haaa! What a filthy mind. The animals here are...wrong. Now I know why captain of planet left. Even power of heart will not be enough.
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Character: Luca Trulyworth
Series: Ar Tonelico II: Melody of Metafalica
Character Age: 19
Canon: Ar Ciel is a world that was destroyed by a great catastrophe, causing people to move onto land masses surrounding Towers. The Towers are powered by a magic known as Song Magic that can only be used by an all female race known as Revyateils. On Metafalss, our story follows Croix, three Revyateils, and others in their quest to save the Tower from collapsing.
One of the three girls that travel with Croix is Luca, a childhood friend who always tries her best to help him. She's cheerful, clumsy, outgoing and never says no to someone when they ask her for help. However, it would be more accurate to say that she can't bring herself to say no, for fear of being hated for it. Despite her superficially sunny personality, Luca is easily provoked into jealousy, and can hold a grudge for a very long time against someone. She believes only the rich can live the easy life and so you need to make money to survive. The world isn't so kind to people who can't put a fake face on, after all.
Note: Luca works as a therapist and is somewhat famous for it.
Sample Post:
You know, I always wanted to see the real wild life. Trees, flowers, green bushes, and maybe even tiny animals that frolic in the background. The perfect paradise for people to live in! Ahh, it sounds so wonderful and nice. Everyone would finally be able to live without worry. Cheerful families, happy couples, children running around and getting themselves into little pranks. Small happy stuff like that! It would make me so happy!
... And instead I get a scary looking forest with a murky lake... That has it's own typical monster! Seriously, tentacles? Ewww, gross! I only came here because I got a therapy request and I did get customers. Now that I saw this, I can see why they need help. They were literally falling apart! Say it with me now: double ewww! At first, I thought it was all a prank. People can be really crazy these days, you know? I couldn't even get a proper answer from it-he? she? er, it! People, "Hnnng" and "Graaargh" are not words. They are sounds... or, more like grunting. What's worst is the part where it motioned to its... back? What does it want from me? A whipping? Do I look like that kind of therapist to you!? Being a therapist does not include massages or medicine for your aching back. . . Which raises an important question: how could something that's falling apart have an aching back?
But let's try and forget all about that! Somehow. I'm sure if I think positive there will be a brighter light at the end of the tunnel, you know? Like, there are cabins here! That's... nice! I mean, in a run down place like this you would think all house dwelling would be run down too! It's actually not so bad! And... Oh, who am I kidding. I'm sorry, locals, but there's not a lot of positive things I can come up with about this place. The name is a dead give away! I don't even want to say the whole name of the place. That is not child friendly and whoever came up with it should feel bad!
I guess I'm no better, though. Talking to myself is not very sane, is it? But it's kind of hard not to freak out and not say anything because of the environment, you know? Come on, Luca, pull yourself together! Alright, enough moping around, time to go and do something productive! Cheerful, cheerful, cheerful... Put on a happy smile! Now I'm good to go! It doesn't look like anyone else is going to come for "therapy". Hopefully I'm not speaking too soon since I did say I can't help much with deep physical wounds like that--
... Looks like I spoke too soon. I'm really sorry... you I can't tell what you are!, and I think I've said it before but: I'm a therapist, not a doctor!
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Character: Itsuki Koizumi
Series: The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
Character Age: 15/16
Canon: Haruhi Suzumiya is not an ordinary high school girl. She can't stand the idea of an ordinary, boring life, and yearns for a world in which things like aliens, time-travelers, and espers exist - which is why she founded the SOS Brigade, a school club half dedicated to proving the existence of the supernatural and half dedicated to doing whatever the hell she wants to do. Of course, she's extraordinary in another way entirely: She might well be God, and she doesn't even know it. Unbeknown to her, the members of the SOS Brigade are espers, time-travelers and aliens, all sent by various entities and organizations to keep an eye on her and make sure she doesn't rewrite existence due to boredom.
Initially recruited by Haruhi as the SOS Brigade's token mysterious mid-term transfer student, Itsuki Koizumi is actually a member of a secret organization of espers. His mission is to watch Haruhi and keep her interested and entertained by her life, lest her melancholy and dissatisfaction with reality wreak havoc on the world. Koizumi's personality is outwardly very friendly and polite: He maintains a constant smile on his face, cheerfully agrees to Haruhi's plans no matter how crazy they are, and enthusiastically plays board games with Kyon no matter how many times he loses. However, this is a (self-admitted) facade, and Koizumi's real self may be much more sinister and less pleasant to be around, though he rarely lets glimpses of his true nature seep through. He's very fond of philosophy and psychology, and tends to be very verbose and long-winded, particularly when attempting to explain something - he's very fond of monologues.
Of course, he's also fond of amending his more surprising explanations and statements with a "just kidding!" - but is he really? It's never really possible to tell...
Sample Post:
You know, it's always very interesting to look at how societal fears end up mirrored in their popular culture. There are times when it's a deliberate choice on the part of the creator, but most of the time it's an unconscious mirror. For example, if you look at American comic books during the Cold War, many of their superheroes got their powers from mysterious radiation. At that time, nuclear power wasn't understood very well by most people, who just associated it with their fears of the atomic bomb and humanity's complete destruction. Radiation could have almost been like magic to them, don't you think?
Of course, in modern times we know exactly what radiation will do to a person, and it certainly won't give them magical superpowers. But it makes you think: Was the idea of radiation giving you powers meant to be a comforting thing - to maybe illustrate a world where nuclear power wasn't so terrifying? Or maybe it was still scary to the average person because it was so powerful and life-changing - and the characters couldn't ever go back.
So then, I can't help but wonder why exactly you exist, Mr. Zombie.
Of course I don't mean any offense by that, but it's an interesting thought, wouldn't you say? There aren't many things that humans fear more than death, so one might be forgiven for thinking that the idea of living after you've died would be a good thing. But zombies are always portrayed in a negative light, aren't they? So if the existence of the zombie isn't just reflecting a primal human fear of death, then what?
Well, one has to consider the sort of zombie. Lately, it seems that more and more writers are using biological means like diseases to create their own zombies - so wouldn't that mean that they're a byproduct of societal fears of biological warfare and human tampering with genetics? Just like we were afraid of nuclear warfare fifty years ago, this is what we're afraid of now. That seems fairly simple to me, I admit.
Then again, what if it's a conscious choice, where creators use zombies as metaphors for an increasingly mindless society? It's no coincidence that many films are set in malls, you know. Oh, I'm sure that a mall would be a good place to go if zombies were ever to attack, but it also makes the link between mindless zombies and thoughtless consumerism, wouldn't you say?
Oh? Brains? Well no, I humbly apologize - I wasn't suggesting you had no brains at all. A societal trend doesn't necessarily indicate reality, you know.
It's difficult to know where you stand on this, Mr. Zombie. After all, you aren't much of a threat, are you? You're simply "there." How did you come to be in this world? Was it because Miss Suzumiya wished it? Do you exist, then, simply because you are something that she wanted to exist?
I have to say, you've raised quite a few interesting questions, Mr. Zombie. I'd love to think on them further, but it's going to be very hard to do that if you're quite so intent on eating me. Surely there's something else you'd enjoy doing instead.
Have you ever played Parcheesi before?
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Character: Alec McDowell (X5-494)
Series: Dark Angel
Character Age: 21
Canon: Some kids have rough childhoods, and as a result grow into rough adults. So what then of genetically enhanced killing machines, stamped with barcodes and trained to be perfect soldiers from the day they're born? Not really a case of drawing the long straw on upbringing. Still, being mostly human (despite many of them not looking the part), there's always a chance that all the training they underwent can be overridden by innate humanity -- they just need to be let out into the real world. Alec McDowell is one such genetically enhanced solder, and while his conscience took a little while to surface, it's safe to say he's overcome his childhood. Even if he can still be a cocky pain in the ass.
Raised and bred to follow orders unconditionally, Alec spent the first 20 years of his life doing exactly what he was told. So naturally, when let free he did exactly the opposite. At first simply using his charm, snarky wit and laid back confidence to get by and look out for number one. Small time drug dealer, occasional prize fighter and opportunist thief, Alec generally prefers using his natural skills to get things he wants the easy way over doing any real work. Yet when push comes to shove, Alec is not only a strong ally, but a good friend. He doesn't want to see people hurt, especially those close to him, and even his shadier dealings are done in ways that don't cause people any more than monetary damage. Somehow despite himself and his often reckless decisions, he's managed to grow into a perfectly decent person -- at least when he wants to be.
Sample Post:
Could you guys have made yourselves any more difficult to track down? I mean really, I can appreciate the dedication to laying low, you know, with some of you being giant gorilla people and all, but next time try to cut down on the jumping out and attacking your rescuer -- unless that was just you being handsy, in which case, gross. Not that I mind a little excitement, don't get me wrong, but you all aren't exactly what I was hoping for. I really need to figure out where the community of hot mutant damsels in distress is hiding. Appreciative ones, if you catch my meaning. Gotta be somewhere. Yikes, no, back off, that wasn't an invitation. Guess that's what I get for thinking aloud. Anyway, just let me see your barcodes and we can all be on our way.
Okay. Huh. So, you don't have any. Any of you. That's... not what I was expecting. Which is kinda surprising, to be honest. I mean, when I meet talking mutant animal-people -- and boy have I ever met some weird looking science experiments -- they're usually my kind of freak. Don't misunderstand, I got nothing against weird, just normally I can trace it back to the source. Seeing as you charming gals, and I'm just assuming there, are missing your proof of purchase though, that makes you a whole different kind of not my problem. You seem to be doing fine anyway, I mean your breath alone is enough to keep people out of your business -- or maybe kill 'em. Either way you win, right?
Hey now, don't get all offended. Self-reliance is great. You seem to have the whole 'hiding in God's sewer so no one wants to ever find you' thing down. Is that not a thing? Well whatever, you guys are masters of it. Hell, I'm already looking for a way out. And just get a load of you! I'm sure that as far as creepy talking toucans go, you guys are pick of the litter. I mean, who doesn't appreciate being sexually harassed by the local wildlife? But when I said I'd go out to pick up some strays, I was expecting something with slightly more human DNA. Or, you know, less disturbingly horny. Anyway, lucky guess tells me no one here is in any dire need of my help. So since you all appear to be doing just fine, I'll be getting out of your hair. Business elsewhere -- you understand.
Actually, you know what, scratch that. Maybe I have some business right here, seems you ladies have me feeling sort of charitable. I know, I know, I'm too kind. Well, what if I told you I could get something going in here that could earn you all some quick cash? Requires almost no effort on your part. How would you feel about some performing? You know, 'View the horrors of the swamp! Up close and personal! No gimmicks!' It's pretty good right? No? Ow, that hurts, you girls are stronger than you look. Come on, okay we can tweak the name or something, cut the profits 70-30. Yeah, I'm serious this time, put me down. 60-40? I'm trying to be generous here, throwing me into that lake isn't going to solve anything. Let's be rational. Plus, it looks kinda toxic. Okay, alright. I give. Scratch the idea entirely, forget I said anything. Your loss, just -- oh my god, is that a sea monster? Jackpot. Forget you guys, I'm selling tickets to see 'The Mysterious Phantom of the Deep'. You had your shot at fame. Now if you could just let go and --
Oh wow, that's disgusting. Can no one in this place keep their tentacles to themselves?
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Character: Miura Haru
Series: Katekyo Hitman Reborn!
Character Age: 15
Canon: Once upon a time there was a boy named Tsuna who sucked at absolutely everything, until the day a tiny baby appeared on his doorstep. Unlike most babies in stories starting this way, this baby was an expert mafia hitman who claimed Tsuna was the tenth boss of the Vongola family. His job was to train Tsuna for this role: a task that included mooching from him, shooting him in the face a lot, and recruiting some seriously weird people into his Famiglia.
One such person is Miura Haru. When it comes to being weird, this feisty young girl easily takes the cake. Far from shy, Haru walks to the beat of her own drum no matter who's watching. Her special brand of logic is so bizarre that she may as well have no common sense despite her intelligence. Instead of stopping to think anything through, Haru often jumps to the first wacky conclusion to pop into her head. This leads to some odd antics like breaking into someone's house to save a baby from terrible mafia game abuse, popping up unannounced in various homemade costumes, or striving to become the best mafia wife the world has ever seen. With Tsuna as her husband, naturally, because she's obsessed in love with him. Among her other strange habits are the tendency to talk in third person, use of the word "Hahi" to convey a broad range of emotions, and setting aside one day a month called "Haru Appreciation Day" which involves eating ridiculous amounts of cake.
Sample Post:
H-Hahi?! What's going on? Haru traveled all this way for the big cake sale, but it was all a lie! A set-up! A complete sham! How am I supposed to celebrate Haru Appreciation Day like this? You should know that I won't just let this go, Director-san. Where there's a will, there's a way, and you better believe that Haru knows how to use a cake pan. Hahi? You think Haru is intimidated by that ridiculous sugar ban? Well the joke's on you, because I have connections. That's right, Haru is going to be a mafia wife, and my future husband is training to be the best boss there is! Sure, he may not be doing so well right now, but I have complete faith in him. He'll be completely amazing, and he'll kick your butt! I bet you're thinking all the Splenda in the world couldn't make that pill easier to swallow. So you just better watch it.
And speaking of drugs, what kind of place do you think you're running here?! When Haru heard about Camp Find Unique Desserts, she thought she had finally found the path to the ultimate delicious cake. Spending every day learning about foreign confections and brushing up on our baking skills, then gossiping about love at night... Kyaaaa, it was like Haru's greatest dream come true. Expressing love through delicious sweets, iyaaan~ I could never have guessed it was really some creepy horror experiment with drugged treats that turn people into zombies! You've torn apart this girl's dream and crushed her heart! How can you be okay with such a thing... If the disappointment doesn't kill a girl, Director-san's strange drugs will instead. Maybe that was your aim all along; to trap unsuspecting girls here and turn them into heartless, mindless weapons of mass destruction. Who would have thought anyone would try to take over the world using evil methods like that! And shamelessly luring those poor apes into your trap so you could test your radioactive cake stealth weapons on animals first? It's worse than cosmetics companies. Since when did baking become so cruel and unusual...
But it will take more than that to defeat Haru, I promise you. Brutish apes? Icky bugs? Undead perverts trying to show Haru their tentacle monster? It's all a piece of cake in the face of Haru's love! And not Director-san's disgusting impostor sugar-free cake either. That stuff is for the cows.
...Hahi? The cows are mechanical, you say? What's next, robot chickens?
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Character Name: Tani Chiaki
Age: 18
Series: Samurai Sentai Shinkenger
Canon: Samurai Sentai Shinkenger is the story of five (and later six) samurai. They follow their lord, and defeat Gedoushuu (a group of heretic monsters consisting of the ayakashi of Japanese legend) all around the country. These samurai fight with their katanas, their animal mecha (known as Origami), and their ability, Mojikara, which allows them to write kanji, and manifest what they write as reality- Writing 'horse' summons a horse, writing 'boulder' creates a boulder, and so on. In addition, each samurai writing their respective element transforms them into their plastic spandex suit.
Oh, yeah, this period drama actually takes place in modern day. And the samurai are power rangers.
One of these samurai rangers, also known as the Shinkengers, is Tani Chiaki. He is ShinkenGreen, who uses the Tree element and bear Origami, with his weapon of choice, the Wood Spear. He is one of the youngest on the team, and he is by far the least trained. His hobbies include arcade games (specifically Tekken), drawing on people, and avoiding his training by any means necessary. As a result, his skills are not as good as his teammates. However, he makes up for this by being a quick thinker, able to come up with an execute plans on the fly that more than earns him his place on the team. Even so, he is easily the most normal, average modern teenager on a team full of samurai, and this shows. While most of the others tend to be formal and strict and calm, Chiaki is always the one to fly off the handle, and be too hot-blooded and blunt, or just a showoff.
Sample Post:
All right, Gedoushuu! Listen up! I'm ShinkenGreen, Tani Chiaki, and your time is up! Here I g-
Hey, stop that! I said to listen up! Man, are these guys really Gedoushuu? They aren't usually... falling apart. I've never seen monsters fall apart before we can even get to them! Do I even have to fight? I can just let them fall apart and my job would be done for me. Talk about a lucky break- Okay, no, don't. How the hell can you guys talk?! And who the hell are you calling 'green with envy'?! This is a uniform, a u-ni-form! I didn't pick the colors, anyway!
And besides that, who'd be envious of you rotting things?! I got called here to clean you guys up, you know! That means you're nasty enough that it's like pest control, I'm here to weed out the annoying monsters! That's right, you guys are gross, annoying little weeds! You keep falling apart whenever you do anything! For that matter, how are you still talking without your jaw? Don't tell me you're "talking with your heart"! That just fell out too! Ugh, that's nasty... Are those maggots? This place is gonna make me sick!
Man, everything's just messed up here! Ever since I got here, it's been one weird thing after another! The bear Origami even started talking, but all it would say is stuff about forest fires! I use trees, not fire, so why would I even be starting one?! Aaah, I can't bear this any longer... Ah, crap! Now they got me doing it! Stop laughing, you little zombie bastards! What was that? I'm here to get rid of you guys, anyway, and you're not making it any easier for yourselves! Come on, taunt me one more time and see what it gets you!
Ah, fine, if you really want me to beat you so badly, here I go! Wood Spear! Since you guys can understand me, I'll say it again! I'm ShinkenGreen, a samurai who holds the element of 'tree'! If you leave, I won't have to beat you all down into pieces! With one thrust of this spear, I'll take all of you down! Wha- No! Not that kind of thrust, you nasty little bastards! It's a spear, you're supposed to use it like that! It's a piercing weapon, you thrust it at the enemy to penetrate through! Like thi- No, that's not what I meant at all! What's wrong with these things?
Hey, you shut up! Who's 'got wood'?!
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Character: Neytiri
Series: Avatar
Character age: apparently the equivalent of a human teenager
Canon: Hidden in the wild moon of Pandora is the rare and valuable mineral unobtainium and where there is cash to be made there is a greedy cooperation willing to do whatever it takes to make it. This puts the cooperation in direct conflict with the native Na'vi, who are 8-foot tall, blue, and strongly object to their homes being destroyed because they can connect with the animals and plants through a neural bond (called Tsahaylu). In hopes of lessening the conflict the Avatar program is created--giving humans specially engineered Na'vi bodies that they can control remotely and interact with the tribes. The Na'vi, however, distrust the avatar "drivers" and it takes a combination of blind luck and sheer pluckiness for Marine Jake Sully to finally get accepted among them.
Neytiri, destined to be the future spiritual leader of her people, is assigned to teach Jake and watch over him, her "But Mo-ommm!" protests aside. Though she shows her youth in her pouting and sometimes impetuous actions Neytiri is usually mature and takes her duties very seriously. She subscribes to the "do or die" method of learning and makes for a stern but fair teacher; her knowledge of Pandora and her people is vast and detailed. When she doesn't have duties, however, she enjoys having fun and goofing around and she does have a sense of humor under the stern face. Just don't threaten anything she loves because it will rouse her fierce temper and protective instincts.
Note: Her English is stilted because she's not quite fluent.
Sample app:
This land, it is sick. It is dying. Even the ground is rotting; there is no light anywhere! You cannot walk at night without tripping. It is horrible to see finally what I have stumbled over. The plants are breaking off in pieces, and the people also. Only the lake has healthy glow but the caretaker, she cannot leave it and teach you. She wishes to teach; she is lonely because no one will go near her lake. I do not know why; she was very friendly and did not wish to see me go. So I have decided I will teach in her place so there will be healing. Healing is very much needed for all, even if teaching seems hopeless. I have taught hopeless ones before; I can teach again even if you must first be taught to see.
I see you but you do not see me. No, I do not mean with eye. Even missing eye, even both eyes, does not matter. I mean with... heart. Yes, that is the word. You do not have heart; your chest, it is empty. You cannot see; you cannot listen to Eywa. This is a sad thing! It should not happen, this taking of eye and heart and even arm! Even Sky People are not so stupid! Why do you do this? What reason? Speak it to me.
Have even tongues been taken that you cannot speak? Stupid! How can I teach? You are worse than a baby. Look; the land is in pain because you cannot take care of it. The trees hang down and try to grab--they are angry with you who cannot understand their pain. You must learn to see--no, not with "puppy eyes;" take them back. You must see with heart. Yes, power of heart. See? The purple one has learned from this captain of planet. You others can learn also. Come, I will show. First you must learn trust--trust the animals and the trees. That one there, with the hide like metal, the--bull. Thank you. I will show you Tsahaylu, the bond. Look, he is eager but a strange place for it and I will join with him--
...Haaa! What a filthy mind. The animals here are...wrong. Now I know why captain of planet left. Even power of heart will not be enough.
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Character: Luca Trulyworth
Series: Ar Tonelico II: Melody of Metafalica
Character Age: 19
Canon: Ar Ciel is a world that was destroyed by a great catastrophe, causing people to move onto land masses surrounding Towers. The Towers are powered by a magic known as Song Magic that can only be used by an all female race known as Revyateils. On Metafalss, our story follows Croix, three Revyateils, and others in their quest to save the Tower from collapsing.
One of the three girls that travel with Croix is Luca, a childhood friend who always tries her best to help him. She's cheerful, clumsy, outgoing and never says no to someone when they ask her for help. However, it would be more accurate to say that she can't bring herself to say no, for fear of being hated for it. Despite her superficially sunny personality, Luca is easily provoked into jealousy, and can hold a grudge for a very long time against someone. She believes only the rich can live the easy life and so you need to make money to survive. The world isn't so kind to people who can't put a fake face on, after all.
Note: Luca works as a therapist and is somewhat famous for it.
Sample Post:
You know, I always wanted to see the real wild life. Trees, flowers, green bushes, and maybe even tiny animals that frolic in the background. The perfect paradise for people to live in! Ahh, it sounds so wonderful and nice. Everyone would finally be able to live without worry. Cheerful families, happy couples, children running around and getting themselves into little pranks. Small happy stuff like that! It would make me so happy!
... And instead I get a scary looking forest with a murky lake... That has it's own typical monster! Seriously, tentacles? Ewww, gross! I only came here because I got a therapy request and I did get customers. Now that I saw this, I can see why they need help. They were literally falling apart! Say it with me now: double ewww! At first, I thought it was all a prank. People can be really crazy these days, you know? I couldn't even get a proper answer from it-he? she? er, it! People, "Hnnng" and "Graaargh" are not words. They are sounds... or, more like grunting. What's worst is the part where it motioned to its... back? What does it want from me? A whipping? Do I look like that kind of therapist to you!? Being a therapist does not include massages or medicine for your aching back. . . Which raises an important question: how could something that's falling apart have an aching back?
But let's try and forget all about that! Somehow. I'm sure if I think positive there will be a brighter light at the end of the tunnel, you know? Like, there are cabins here! That's... nice! I mean, in a run down place like this you would think all house dwelling would be run down too! It's actually not so bad! And... Oh, who am I kidding. I'm sorry, locals, but there's not a lot of positive things I can come up with about this place. The name is a dead give away! I don't even want to say the whole name of the place. That is not child friendly and whoever came up with it should feel bad!
I guess I'm no better, though. Talking to myself is not very sane, is it? But it's kind of hard not to freak out and not say anything because of the environment, you know? Come on, Luca, pull yourself together! Alright, enough moping around, time to go and do something productive! Cheerful, cheerful, cheerful... Put on a happy smile! Now I'm good to go! It doesn't look like anyone else is going to come for "therapy". Hopefully I'm not speaking too soon since I did say I can't help much with deep physical wounds like that--
... Looks like I spoke too soon. I'm really sorry... you I can't tell what you are!, and I think I've said it before but: I'm a therapist, not a doctor!
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Character: Itsuki Koizumi
Series: The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
Character Age: 15/16
Canon: Haruhi Suzumiya is not an ordinary high school girl. She can't stand the idea of an ordinary, boring life, and yearns for a world in which things like aliens, time-travelers, and espers exist - which is why she founded the SOS Brigade, a school club half dedicated to proving the existence of the supernatural and half dedicated to doing whatever the hell she wants to do. Of course, she's extraordinary in another way entirely: She might well be God, and she doesn't even know it. Unbeknown to her, the members of the SOS Brigade are espers, time-travelers and aliens, all sent by various entities and organizations to keep an eye on her and make sure she doesn't rewrite existence due to boredom.
Initially recruited by Haruhi as the SOS Brigade's token mysterious mid-term transfer student, Itsuki Koizumi is actually a member of a secret organization of espers. His mission is to watch Haruhi and keep her interested and entertained by her life, lest her melancholy and dissatisfaction with reality wreak havoc on the world. Koizumi's personality is outwardly very friendly and polite: He maintains a constant smile on his face, cheerfully agrees to Haruhi's plans no matter how crazy they are, and enthusiastically plays board games with Kyon no matter how many times he loses. However, this is a (self-admitted) facade, and Koizumi's real self may be much more sinister and less pleasant to be around, though he rarely lets glimpses of his true nature seep through. He's very fond of philosophy and psychology, and tends to be very verbose and long-winded, particularly when attempting to explain something - he's very fond of monologues.
Of course, he's also fond of amending his more surprising explanations and statements with a "just kidding!" - but is he really? It's never really possible to tell...
Sample Post:
You know, it's always very interesting to look at how societal fears end up mirrored in their popular culture. There are times when it's a deliberate choice on the part of the creator, but most of the time it's an unconscious mirror. For example, if you look at American comic books during the Cold War, many of their superheroes got their powers from mysterious radiation. At that time, nuclear power wasn't understood very well by most people, who just associated it with their fears of the atomic bomb and humanity's complete destruction. Radiation could have almost been like magic to them, don't you think?
Of course, in modern times we know exactly what radiation will do to a person, and it certainly won't give them magical superpowers. But it makes you think: Was the idea of radiation giving you powers meant to be a comforting thing - to maybe illustrate a world where nuclear power wasn't so terrifying? Or maybe it was still scary to the average person because it was so powerful and life-changing - and the characters couldn't ever go back.
So then, I can't help but wonder why exactly you exist, Mr. Zombie.
Of course I don't mean any offense by that, but it's an interesting thought, wouldn't you say? There aren't many things that humans fear more than death, so one might be forgiven for thinking that the idea of living after you've died would be a good thing. But zombies are always portrayed in a negative light, aren't they? So if the existence of the zombie isn't just reflecting a primal human fear of death, then what?
Well, one has to consider the sort of zombie. Lately, it seems that more and more writers are using biological means like diseases to create their own zombies - so wouldn't that mean that they're a byproduct of societal fears of biological warfare and human tampering with genetics? Just like we were afraid of nuclear warfare fifty years ago, this is what we're afraid of now. That seems fairly simple to me, I admit.
Then again, what if it's a conscious choice, where creators use zombies as metaphors for an increasingly mindless society? It's no coincidence that many films are set in malls, you know. Oh, I'm sure that a mall would be a good place to go if zombies were ever to attack, but it also makes the link between mindless zombies and thoughtless consumerism, wouldn't you say?
Oh? Brains? Well no, I humbly apologize - I wasn't suggesting you had no brains at all. A societal trend doesn't necessarily indicate reality, you know.
It's difficult to know where you stand on this, Mr. Zombie. After all, you aren't much of a threat, are you? You're simply "there." How did you come to be in this world? Was it because Miss Suzumiya wished it? Do you exist, then, simply because you are something that she wanted to exist?
I have to say, you've raised quite a few interesting questions, Mr. Zombie. I'd love to think on them further, but it's going to be very hard to do that if you're quite so intent on eating me. Surely there's something else you'd enjoy doing instead.
Have you ever played Parcheesi before?
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Character: Alec McDowell (X5-494)
Series: Dark Angel
Character Age: 21
Canon: Some kids have rough childhoods, and as a result grow into rough adults. So what then of genetically enhanced killing machines, stamped with barcodes and trained to be perfect soldiers from the day they're born? Not really a case of drawing the long straw on upbringing. Still, being mostly human (despite many of them not looking the part), there's always a chance that all the training they underwent can be overridden by innate humanity -- they just need to be let out into the real world. Alec McDowell is one such genetically enhanced solder, and while his conscience took a little while to surface, it's safe to say he's overcome his childhood. Even if he can still be a cocky pain in the ass.
Raised and bred to follow orders unconditionally, Alec spent the first 20 years of his life doing exactly what he was told. So naturally, when let free he did exactly the opposite. At first simply using his charm, snarky wit and laid back confidence to get by and look out for number one. Small time drug dealer, occasional prize fighter and opportunist thief, Alec generally prefers using his natural skills to get things he wants the easy way over doing any real work. Yet when push comes to shove, Alec is not only a strong ally, but a good friend. He doesn't want to see people hurt, especially those close to him, and even his shadier dealings are done in ways that don't cause people any more than monetary damage. Somehow despite himself and his often reckless decisions, he's managed to grow into a perfectly decent person -- at least when he wants to be.
Sample Post:
Could you guys have made yourselves any more difficult to track down? I mean really, I can appreciate the dedication to laying low, you know, with some of you being giant gorilla people and all, but next time try to cut down on the jumping out and attacking your rescuer -- unless that was just you being handsy, in which case, gross. Not that I mind a little excitement, don't get me wrong, but you all aren't exactly what I was hoping for. I really need to figure out where the community of hot mutant damsels in distress is hiding. Appreciative ones, if you catch my meaning. Gotta be somewhere. Yikes, no, back off, that wasn't an invitation. Guess that's what I get for thinking aloud. Anyway, just let me see your barcodes and we can all be on our way.
Okay. Huh. So, you don't have any. Any of you. That's... not what I was expecting. Which is kinda surprising, to be honest. I mean, when I meet talking mutant animal-people -- and boy have I ever met some weird looking science experiments -- they're usually my kind of freak. Don't misunderstand, I got nothing against weird, just normally I can trace it back to the source. Seeing as you charming gals, and I'm just assuming there, are missing your proof of purchase though, that makes you a whole different kind of not my problem. You seem to be doing fine anyway, I mean your breath alone is enough to keep people out of your business -- or maybe kill 'em. Either way you win, right?
Hey now, don't get all offended. Self-reliance is great. You seem to have the whole 'hiding in God's sewer so no one wants to ever find you' thing down. Is that not a thing? Well whatever, you guys are masters of it. Hell, I'm already looking for a way out. And just get a load of you! I'm sure that as far as creepy talking toucans go, you guys are pick of the litter. I mean, who doesn't appreciate being sexually harassed by the local wildlife? But when I said I'd go out to pick up some strays, I was expecting something with slightly more human DNA. Or, you know, less disturbingly horny. Anyway, lucky guess tells me no one here is in any dire need of my help. So since you all appear to be doing just fine, I'll be getting out of your hair. Business elsewhere -- you understand.
Actually, you know what, scratch that. Maybe I have some business right here, seems you ladies have me feeling sort of charitable. I know, I know, I'm too kind. Well, what if I told you I could get something going in here that could earn you all some quick cash? Requires almost no effort on your part. How would you feel about some performing? You know, 'View the horrors of the swamp! Up close and personal! No gimmicks!' It's pretty good right? No? Ow, that hurts, you girls are stronger than you look. Come on, okay we can tweak the name or something, cut the profits 70-30. Yeah, I'm serious this time, put me down. 60-40? I'm trying to be generous here, throwing me into that lake isn't going to solve anything. Let's be rational. Plus, it looks kinda toxic. Okay, alright. I give. Scratch the idea entirely, forget I said anything. Your loss, just -- oh my god, is that a sea monster? Jackpot. Forget you guys, I'm selling tickets to see 'The Mysterious Phantom of the Deep'. You had your shot at fame. Now if you could just let go and --
Oh wow, that's disgusting. Can no one in this place keep their tentacles to themselves?
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Character: Miura Haru
Series: Katekyo Hitman Reborn!
Character Age: 15
Canon: Once upon a time there was a boy named Tsuna who sucked at absolutely everything, until the day a tiny baby appeared on his doorstep. Unlike most babies in stories starting this way, this baby was an expert mafia hitman who claimed Tsuna was the tenth boss of the Vongola family. His job was to train Tsuna for this role: a task that included mooching from him, shooting him in the face a lot, and recruiting some seriously weird people into his Famiglia.
One such person is Miura Haru. When it comes to being weird, this feisty young girl easily takes the cake. Far from shy, Haru walks to the beat of her own drum no matter who's watching. Her special brand of logic is so bizarre that she may as well have no common sense despite her intelligence. Instead of stopping to think anything through, Haru often jumps to the first wacky conclusion to pop into her head. This leads to some odd antics like breaking into someone's house to save a baby from terrible mafia game abuse, popping up unannounced in various homemade costumes, or striving to become the best mafia wife the world has ever seen. With Tsuna as her husband, naturally, because she's obsessed in love with him. Among her other strange habits are the tendency to talk in third person, use of the word "Hahi" to convey a broad range of emotions, and setting aside one day a month called "Haru Appreciation Day" which involves eating ridiculous amounts of cake.
Sample Post:
H-Hahi?! What's going on? Haru traveled all this way for the big cake sale, but it was all a lie! A set-up! A complete sham! How am I supposed to celebrate Haru Appreciation Day like this? You should know that I won't just let this go, Director-san. Where there's a will, there's a way, and you better believe that Haru knows how to use a cake pan. Hahi? You think Haru is intimidated by that ridiculous sugar ban? Well the joke's on you, because I have connections. That's right, Haru is going to be a mafia wife, and my future husband is training to be the best boss there is! Sure, he may not be doing so well right now, but I have complete faith in him. He'll be completely amazing, and he'll kick your butt! I bet you're thinking all the Splenda in the world couldn't make that pill easier to swallow. So you just better watch it.
And speaking of drugs, what kind of place do you think you're running here?! When Haru heard about Camp Find Unique Desserts, she thought she had finally found the path to the ultimate delicious cake. Spending every day learning about foreign confections and brushing up on our baking skills, then gossiping about love at night... Kyaaaa, it was like Haru's greatest dream come true. Expressing love through delicious sweets, iyaaan~ I could never have guessed it was really some creepy horror experiment with drugged treats that turn people into zombies! You've torn apart this girl's dream and crushed her heart! How can you be okay with such a thing... If the disappointment doesn't kill a girl, Director-san's strange drugs will instead. Maybe that was your aim all along; to trap unsuspecting girls here and turn them into heartless, mindless weapons of mass destruction. Who would have thought anyone would try to take over the world using evil methods like that! And shamelessly luring those poor apes into your trap so you could test your radioactive cake stealth weapons on animals first? It's worse than cosmetics companies. Since when did baking become so cruel and unusual...
But it will take more than that to defeat Haru, I promise you. Brutish apes? Icky bugs? Undead perverts trying to show Haru their tentacle monster? It's all a piece of cake in the face of Haru's love! And not Director-san's disgusting impostor sugar-free cake either. That stuff is for the cows.
...Hahi? The cows are mechanical, you say? What's next, robot chickens?
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