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Player Information
Name: MK
Age: 25
AIM SN: MMKIII
email: ninjasouffle@gmail.com
Have you played in an LJ based game before? Yes. Since 2008. Still in thewake_rp and here.
Currently Played Characters: not_obsess3d
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Character Information
General
Canon Source: How To Train Your Dragon
Canon Format: Film/Animated movie
Character's Name: Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III (or just plain Hiccup)
Character's Age: 15-ish/Awkward Teens
Conditional: If your character is 13 years of age or under, please clarify how they will be played. N/A?
What form will your character's NV take? It would be his sketchbook. Or a rock. A rock sounds more entertaining. So it is a rock. Dark gray in color, worn, and contoured to fit Hiccup's hand comfortably.
Abilities
Character's Canon Abilities: Being a Viking, Hiccup should be able to throw large and heavy objects, use axes and swords, and rip off the heads of dragons with his bare hands. Unfortunately (?), being of small stature, he can't really do any of these things. What the boy lacks in strength, he makes up for in other natural talents. His observation skills and a keen eye for detail help him collect and gather useful information, storing learned knowledge away until it is necessary to put what he knows into practice. Being an apprentice to a Weapons Smith also adds to his creativity and skill, leading him to invent and refine his handiwork over a period of time. So he's like an engineering student. A Viking engineering student.
In the film, Hiccup manages to befriend and assist a dragon - the Night Fury, Toothless. He acquires his dragon-piloting skills shortly after constructing the new tail fin for Toothless, learning to maneuver each flight on instinct and cooperate with his dragon friend. Studying dragon behavior in general also helped him gain insight on the very creatures his clan is intent on exterminating, realizing that not everything is as it seems.
Conditional: If your character has no superhuman canon abilities, what dormant ability will you give them? The ability can be an amplification of his observational and analytical skills. It will help him understand the workings of any object he sets his eyes upon. He just needs to know what certain pieces are, explanation behind every single component, and the reason why they work the way they do, but once someone who knows more than he does explains these things and covers most of the advanced technology he doesn't have in his world, he will, somehow, get it. In time, he will be able to pick apart and put together even more complicated mechanical and technological objects (within reason, of course -- he doesn't have access to everything, but it will depend on the circumstances).
However, the sharpening of these skills and senses can throw Hiccup into potentially dangerous situations if his this ability is noticed.
Weapons: The only available weapon Hiccup had on hand was a small, simple dagger, something to cut through material and quite possibly use to defend himself. Maybe even cut out a dragon's heart, if Hiccup had the guts to do so. However, it was kicked into the lake to show Toothless he meant no harm. So...he currently has nothing on hand.
History/Personality/Plans/etc.
Character History: The was no peace on the Isle of Berk. Although the Vikings had inhabited it for the longest time, they had also struggled to protect their homes and their livestock from pests. Those pests were bigger than the usual kind most people dealt with; they were dragons. Like many of the Vikings who fought off the dragons the best they could, Hiccup wanted to go out there and fight alongside them. However, he was...different. Small. More of a nuisance to them than actual help, really. But no matter how many times they tried to discourage him, the boy was even more determined to prove he could be one of them. Half of the time, he was left to man the forge with the weapons smith, Gobber the Belch. It was safer to keep him inside than to have him running around unsupervised. To change the perspective of his people and his father, Stoick the Vast, Hiccup finally took the chance to win them over when he actually brought down the dreaded Night Fury.
It didn't take long for him to find the dragon. With the fearsome creature injured and ensnared by the bola sling Hiccup fired only hours earlier, it made it easier for the young Viking to kill it right then and there. But no matter how much he psyched himself up for the moment, he couldn't bring himself to do it. At the last minute, he decided to free the Night Fury from its bonds. This resulted in him getting pinned down and screamed at before it tried flying off; the experience caused him to faint shortly after that.
Later, he found out Stoick was home sitting by the fire, waiting for him to return from the day's outing. Here they started to talk simultaneously, Hiccup letting Stoick go first before regretting the choice he made -- according to the latter, the boy was to go into dragon training with the other Vikings his age. Besides, it was what he wanted to do. It would help him fit in with the rest of the Vikings. But Hiccup protested, failing to persuade his father to rethink the decision. And so, with obvious reluctance, the boy resigned himself to his fate. With that, Stoick wished him luck before leaving Berk to seek out the dragon nest.
The very first day of dragon training...did not go as planned. During the course of the impromptu lesson, Hiccup almost got himself killed by a Gronkle. However, Gobber told him that dragons went in for the kill. This led him to wonder why the Night Fury hadn't done so in the first place. With the thought in mind, he came upon a small opening in the forest where said Night Fury had been residing. Here he also noticed that the dragon was missing half of its tail fin and couldn't fly. But from this point on, he would continue to visit after every training session to watch the dragon closely. Feeding the thing fresh fish and partaking in the regurgitated remainder was the next step in this strange relationship; although gross, it helped ease the tension between man and beast (or boy and dragon). Every moment spent with the dragon eventually created a stronger bond, letting Hiccup earn the dragon's trust when the boy stepped over the scrawled lines it 'drew' in the dirt.
With every moment spent with Toothless (the name Hiccup gave the Night Fury due to his hidden set of teeth), Hiccup learned more about dragons than he could have in the reading material he was assigned during his training. And whenever he couldn't be there, he set to work on a prosthetic tail fin. Testing it out the next time he saw Toothless showed how well it was crafted; it just needed some refinements and additional items in order to keep its shape in flight. Enough hours were spent working with Toothless to fly properly, working out a system that let the two cooperate and depend on each other. In a way, each dragon moment helped him excel in dragon training and surpass one of the best Vikings in his class: Astrid, the one Viking girl he was smitten with who could easily crush a dragon's skull in. Stoick saw this as a good thing, of course, thinking that it gave him and his son something in common, something to talk about. Astrid, however, didn't share the others' enthusiasm for Hiccup's sudden success. It didn't get any better when he won the spot to kill his first dragon in the ring. Her suspicions were answered later when she caught Hiccup trying to escape in his riding regalia; the failure to explain everything was curbed when he and Toothless showed her what they had been doing. That same night was also the night they unintentionally discovered the dragons' nest. They both knew the day of the test was quickly approaching, and Hiccup needed time to think of what he was going to do.
On the day of the test, Hiccup was set to fight against the Monstrous Nightmare. It was difficult to do the test with the whole village and his father watching, but he resolved to put an end to the fighting. He tried to show the others the dragons were nothing to be afraid of, but Stoick ruined the chance, upsetting the Nightmare with the sharp clang of the hammer against the metal caging. If it weren't for Toothless' intervention, Hiccup would have been dead meat. Sadly, Toothless was subdued and Hiccup was disowned for not telling Stoick about his dragon venturing; Hiccup made a mistake telling his father about the dragon nest, and he couldn't do much about it as the Vikings set sail once more with the Night Fury in tow. But it was Astrid who talked him into doing something about the situation; it led him to round up his peers and teach them how to handle the dragons with care before setting off to help the adults facing the mother of all dragons -- the Green Death.
The very thought of getting a team of dragon riders together in a matter of hours was almost impossible, but Hiccup managed to pull it off, all of them flying in right when help was needed. Under Hiccup's leadership, each member of this team was given a job to do while he went to retrieve Toothless, who was still chained to one of the ships before everything burned and sunk into the ocean. Hiccup almost drowned trying to free his friend, but Stoick intervened, rescuing the boy first before diving back into the water to free the dragon for him. A brief but sincere apology from his father was given to him once he saddled up, adding on the fact that he didn't need to do this, but Hiccup said they were Vikings -- "it's an occupational hazard." Hiccup and Toothless then took to the sky, distracting and forcing the giant monster to fly after them. The battle raged on until the two risked a move Hiccup discovered during his dragon observations, letting Toothless blast a fire ball into the open mouth of the Green Death. All went well...but the fact the false tail fin caught fire, causing the dragon and its rider to lose control while trying to avoid the huge body was sent crashing into the ground below. Unfortunately, Hiccup got knocked out by the Green Death's club-like tail, falling with Toothless, the latter trying to reach him as they were surrounded by flames...
Due to being unconscious, Hiccup knew nothing of what happened. But he found out he was at home in bed...with Toothless inside of his house. In a panic, he was worried about anyone knowing about the dragon's presence, but that came to a pause once he realized he was missing a leg. The dragon aided him in walking to the door -- a reverse and a mirroring of the situation Toothless was in early on. From there, Hiccup found that his village had incorporated the dragons into their daily lives, leaving him somewhat speechless and wondering if he was dead. But Stoick and the other Vikings were happy to see him awake, and everything from then on was good...
Point in Canon: Somewhere midway through the film, right after he earns Toothless' trust and fits the dragon with a new tail fin before being tossed into the drink small lake.
Conditional: Brief summary of previous RP history: N/A
Character Personality: To be concise, Hiccup does not fit any of the descriptive terms used for Vikings. He is the odd one out; no matter how hard he tries to be a Viking, he is nothing like them. The title of being the chief's son doesn't help him either; even if he is Stoick's boy, he doesn't get the respect he deserves. Everyone sees him as an annoyance, more or less, and this only fuels the feelings he has to be accepted by his tribe. Through the obsession of wanting to fight alongside the other Vikings and earn the Viking-ness that will set him in a good light, Hiccup shows how stubborn and determined he can be, just like them. Of course this causes problems when he doesn't follow directions to stay out of the way during the dragon attacks, and it would have probably gotten worse with time.
He just wants to fit in, after all.
Although he wants to prove himself, he finds it isn't easy being a ruthless Viking. He blows the chance to kill Toothless because he saw a reflection of himself in the dragon's eyes. That vulnerability is a type of fear he tries to ignore, one that reveals his inevitable weakness, his own sense of helplessness, and the major differences that set him apart from everyone else. He doesn't want to be weak or afraid, and he knows this. This is why he tries so hard to be the opposite of what he is.
He also has a tendency to overestimate his abilities. Calculation and hypothesizing is fine. The actual execution of the ideas...can use some work. Hiccup does realize how the consequences of an idea can backfire on him. And due to these misfires, he is quick to regret his actions as soon as he does them.
But not being up to Viking standards also reveals how strong a character he is in other ways.
As Viking-like as his stubbornness allows him to carry out his goals, he is undeniably awkward physically and socially to certain extents. But he has his moments. Unlike the Vikings his age, he is an introverted soul. What he lacks in strength is compensated through the use of his brain; this attribute lets him become more observant and thoughtful of his surroundings. He also takes what he learns and puts it into practice (i.e. watching Toothless and his behavior, taking what he sees and using it in dragon training). And as much as he wants attention, he is use to shying away from it and keeping to himself. He can also be very sarcastic at times, a sense of dry humor that doesn't go well with most in his Viking clan, but he means well. Sometimes. It's a way of expressing his opinion on certain matters, but he is a good kid that can be sincere whenever the mood leans in such a direction.
With these traits, Hiccup also makes a transition from a wandering follower to a good leader. The flaws he has balance out the good in him; he just doesn't realize that he can be a great person with the accomplishments he manages to keep under his belt. Someone has to tell him he's doing all right and let his mind wrap around the idea before accepting it as truth. He doesn't get to hear appreciation and praise much, and it may still take time for him to get use to the fact people can like and respect him no matter who he is and what he does.
(Link for personality...which isn't much here, but anyway.)
Conditional: Personality development in previous game: N/A
Character Plans: To figure out the city and its workings while trying to survive its...wonders.
Appearance/PB: Compared to the others in his age group, Hiccup is small in stature. He's a teenager -- he's still growing. He is also very lanky for a boy his age, adding to the awkwardness in his appearance and personality. Short, reddish-brown hair falls messily around his freckled face, framing green eyes, a rounded nose, and a mouth that can give commentary even when it's not needed.
He wears shades of green and brown in the form of a simple tunic and leggings combo, the tunic held in place by a brown leather belt. Over this, he wears a sleeveless fur vest and heavy duty fur-lined boots. (An image, just in case.)
Writing Samples
First Person Sample: [The image blurs for a moment, static breaking it up into pixels before coming in clear. Green eyes appear in the video feed at first, but the view pulls out to show Hiccup's face. He never really looks at the screen as he speaks, appearing more distracted by the sights around him.]
Ahh...okay. So I'm in a place. Called Siren's Port. Annnd I'm not dead. [He half-shrugs.] At least that's what I've been told. Because if it isn't true and I am dead, then that would really be disappointing...
Anyway. It's way different from home. Not like that's a bad thing -- it's...interesting. [He waves a hand frantically after a pause.] And it's not like I'm saying it's better than my home either! Berk has its perks, this place has theirs-- each side has the pros and cons. Yeah. Just gotta...y'know. See what else the city has to offer. Haaah, yeah.
[Hiccup sighs, running a hand over his unkempt hair. A brief glance is given toward the screen before he looks away again, ducking his head a little as he says this under his breath.]
Oh, who am I kidding. I'm homesick already. Overwhelmed? [Pause.] Yeah, definitely overwhelmed. I dunno if I can ever get use to this...
[He then takes a longer look at the screen, mostly serious in his expression if it wasn't for the distinct note of sarcasm in his voice.]
...And I'm talking to a rock.
Third Person Sample: "...I said I was sorry...!"
Moments earlier, the boy was easily minding his own business. He was new, and it was obvious. Hiccup just happened to stop in front of a display window of an electronics store when he discovered he was decidedly lost.
He honestly didn't mean to stand there and block foot traffic for the next five minutes.
"Seriously. I mean it!" The young Viking said flatly as he looked in one direction, only to be jostled and shoved by another two or three hastily-paced citizens who were just as annoyed with his dawdling. "Ow. Sorry." Bump. "Ow!"
Hiccup almost fell over, stumbling back before running into another person. "S-sorry! Again." He shrunk back, stumbling into the street. Here, he almost got ran over by a car, the horn honking angrily as he yelped, getting out of there as fast as he could. Safety came in the form of a trash can on the other side, leaving him to cling to it as he became exasperated. "Oh gods-- how many times do I have to say??? I seriously think I'm running out of apologies now!" He pause. "And I don't know what that word means, but I know it doesn't sound nice!!"
Eventually, everything settled back into its busy pacing. Although he still clung to the trash can with all of his might, a heavy sigh escaped his lips, shoulders slumping under the fur vest. Green eyes then fell back upon the store across the way, his brow furrowed. Again time slowed for him as he stared at the giant LCD screen behind the glass, studying its framework, the thin lining placed over circuit boards, wires, and other metal components. This time, he caught himself from that daze, shaking his head vigorously.
When he looked back at the display, it was...just a display. Hiccup frowned. "...What was that, anyway?"
Name: MK
Age: 25
AIM SN: MMKIII
email: ninjasouffle@gmail.com
Have you played in an LJ based game before? Yes. Since 2008. Still in thewake_rp and here.
Currently Played Characters: not_obsess3d
Conditional: Activity Check Link: Here
Conditional: Official Reserve Link: Here
Character Information
General
Canon Source: How To Train Your Dragon
Canon Format: Film/Animated movie
Character's Name: Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III (or just plain Hiccup)
Character's Age: 15-ish/Awkward Teens
Conditional: If your character is 13 years of age or under, please clarify how they will be played. N/A?
What form will your character's NV take? It would be his sketchbook. Or a rock. A rock sounds more entertaining. So it is a rock. Dark gray in color, worn, and contoured to fit Hiccup's hand comfortably.
Abilities
Character's Canon Abilities: Being a Viking, Hiccup should be able to throw large and heavy objects, use axes and swords, and rip off the heads of dragons with his bare hands. Unfortunately (?), being of small stature, he can't really do any of these things. What the boy lacks in strength, he makes up for in other natural talents. His observation skills and a keen eye for detail help him collect and gather useful information, storing learned knowledge away until it is necessary to put what he knows into practice. Being an apprentice to a Weapons Smith also adds to his creativity and skill, leading him to invent and refine his handiwork over a period of time. So he's like an engineering student. A Viking engineering student.
In the film, Hiccup manages to befriend and assist a dragon - the Night Fury, Toothless. He acquires his dragon-piloting skills shortly after constructing the new tail fin for Toothless, learning to maneuver each flight on instinct and cooperate with his dragon friend. Studying dragon behavior in general also helped him gain insight on the very creatures his clan is intent on exterminating, realizing that not everything is as it seems.
Conditional: If your character has no superhuman canon abilities, what dormant ability will you give them? The ability can be an amplification of his observational and analytical skills. It will help him understand the workings of any object he sets his eyes upon. He just needs to know what certain pieces are, explanation behind every single component, and the reason why they work the way they do, but once someone who knows more than he does explains these things and covers most of the advanced technology he doesn't have in his world, he will, somehow, get it. In time, he will be able to pick apart and put together even more complicated mechanical and technological objects (within reason, of course -- he doesn't have access to everything, but it will depend on the circumstances).
However, the sharpening of these skills and senses can throw Hiccup into potentially dangerous situations if his this ability is noticed.
Weapons: The only available weapon Hiccup had on hand was a small, simple dagger, something to cut through material and quite possibly use to defend himself. Maybe even cut out a dragon's heart, if Hiccup had the guts to do so. However, it was kicked into the lake to show Toothless he meant no harm. So...he currently has nothing on hand.
History/Personality/Plans/etc.
Character History: The was no peace on the Isle of Berk. Although the Vikings had inhabited it for the longest time, they had also struggled to protect their homes and their livestock from pests. Those pests were bigger than the usual kind most people dealt with; they were dragons. Like many of the Vikings who fought off the dragons the best they could, Hiccup wanted to go out there and fight alongside them. However, he was...different. Small. More of a nuisance to them than actual help, really. But no matter how many times they tried to discourage him, the boy was even more determined to prove he could be one of them. Half of the time, he was left to man the forge with the weapons smith, Gobber the Belch. It was safer to keep him inside than to have him running around unsupervised. To change the perspective of his people and his father, Stoick the Vast, Hiccup finally took the chance to win them over when he actually brought down the dreaded Night Fury.
It didn't take long for him to find the dragon. With the fearsome creature injured and ensnared by the bola sling Hiccup fired only hours earlier, it made it easier for the young Viking to kill it right then and there. But no matter how much he psyched himself up for the moment, he couldn't bring himself to do it. At the last minute, he decided to free the Night Fury from its bonds. This resulted in him getting pinned down and screamed at before it tried flying off; the experience caused him to faint shortly after that.
Later, he found out Stoick was home sitting by the fire, waiting for him to return from the day's outing. Here they started to talk simultaneously, Hiccup letting Stoick go first before regretting the choice he made -- according to the latter, the boy was to go into dragon training with the other Vikings his age. Besides, it was what he wanted to do. It would help him fit in with the rest of the Vikings. But Hiccup protested, failing to persuade his father to rethink the decision. And so, with obvious reluctance, the boy resigned himself to his fate. With that, Stoick wished him luck before leaving Berk to seek out the dragon nest.
The very first day of dragon training...did not go as planned. During the course of the impromptu lesson, Hiccup almost got himself killed by a Gronkle. However, Gobber told him that dragons went in for the kill. This led him to wonder why the Night Fury hadn't done so in the first place. With the thought in mind, he came upon a small opening in the forest where said Night Fury had been residing. Here he also noticed that the dragon was missing half of its tail fin and couldn't fly. But from this point on, he would continue to visit after every training session to watch the dragon closely. Feeding the thing fresh fish and partaking in the regurgitated remainder was the next step in this strange relationship; although gross, it helped ease the tension between man and beast (or boy and dragon). Every moment spent with the dragon eventually created a stronger bond, letting Hiccup earn the dragon's trust when the boy stepped over the scrawled lines it 'drew' in the dirt.
With every moment spent with Toothless (the name Hiccup gave the Night Fury due to his hidden set of teeth), Hiccup learned more about dragons than he could have in the reading material he was assigned during his training. And whenever he couldn't be there, he set to work on a prosthetic tail fin. Testing it out the next time he saw Toothless showed how well it was crafted; it just needed some refinements and additional items in order to keep its shape in flight. Enough hours were spent working with Toothless to fly properly, working out a system that let the two cooperate and depend on each other. In a way, each dragon moment helped him excel in dragon training and surpass one of the best Vikings in his class: Astrid, the one Viking girl he was smitten with who could easily crush a dragon's skull in. Stoick saw this as a good thing, of course, thinking that it gave him and his son something in common, something to talk about. Astrid, however, didn't share the others' enthusiasm for Hiccup's sudden success. It didn't get any better when he won the spot to kill his first dragon in the ring. Her suspicions were answered later when she caught Hiccup trying to escape in his riding regalia; the failure to explain everything was curbed when he and Toothless showed her what they had been doing. That same night was also the night they unintentionally discovered the dragons' nest. They both knew the day of the test was quickly approaching, and Hiccup needed time to think of what he was going to do.
On the day of the test, Hiccup was set to fight against the Monstrous Nightmare. It was difficult to do the test with the whole village and his father watching, but he resolved to put an end to the fighting. He tried to show the others the dragons were nothing to be afraid of, but Stoick ruined the chance, upsetting the Nightmare with the sharp clang of the hammer against the metal caging. If it weren't for Toothless' intervention, Hiccup would have been dead meat. Sadly, Toothless was subdued and Hiccup was disowned for not telling Stoick about his dragon venturing; Hiccup made a mistake telling his father about the dragon nest, and he couldn't do much about it as the Vikings set sail once more with the Night Fury in tow. But it was Astrid who talked him into doing something about the situation; it led him to round up his peers and teach them how to handle the dragons with care before setting off to help the adults facing the mother of all dragons -- the Green Death.
The very thought of getting a team of dragon riders together in a matter of hours was almost impossible, but Hiccup managed to pull it off, all of them flying in right when help was needed. Under Hiccup's leadership, each member of this team was given a job to do while he went to retrieve Toothless, who was still chained to one of the ships before everything burned and sunk into the ocean. Hiccup almost drowned trying to free his friend, but Stoick intervened, rescuing the boy first before diving back into the water to free the dragon for him. A brief but sincere apology from his father was given to him once he saddled up, adding on the fact that he didn't need to do this, but Hiccup said they were Vikings -- "it's an occupational hazard." Hiccup and Toothless then took to the sky, distracting and forcing the giant monster to fly after them. The battle raged on until the two risked a move Hiccup discovered during his dragon observations, letting Toothless blast a fire ball into the open mouth of the Green Death. All went well...but the fact the false tail fin caught fire, causing the dragon and its rider to lose control while trying to avoid the huge body was sent crashing into the ground below. Unfortunately, Hiccup got knocked out by the Green Death's club-like tail, falling with Toothless, the latter trying to reach him as they were surrounded by flames...
Due to being unconscious, Hiccup knew nothing of what happened. But he found out he was at home in bed...with Toothless inside of his house. In a panic, he was worried about anyone knowing about the dragon's presence, but that came to a pause once he realized he was missing a leg. The dragon aided him in walking to the door -- a reverse and a mirroring of the situation Toothless was in early on. From there, Hiccup found that his village had incorporated the dragons into their daily lives, leaving him somewhat speechless and wondering if he was dead. But Stoick and the other Vikings were happy to see him awake, and everything from then on was good...
Point in Canon: Somewhere midway through the film, right after he earns Toothless' trust and fits the dragon with a new tail fin before being tossed into the drink small lake.
Conditional: Brief summary of previous RP history: N/A
Character Personality: To be concise, Hiccup does not fit any of the descriptive terms used for Vikings. He is the odd one out; no matter how hard he tries to be a Viking, he is nothing like them. The title of being the chief's son doesn't help him either; even if he is Stoick's boy, he doesn't get the respect he deserves. Everyone sees him as an annoyance, more or less, and this only fuels the feelings he has to be accepted by his tribe. Through the obsession of wanting to fight alongside the other Vikings and earn the Viking-ness that will set him in a good light, Hiccup shows how stubborn and determined he can be, just like them. Of course this causes problems when he doesn't follow directions to stay out of the way during the dragon attacks, and it would have probably gotten worse with time.
He just wants to fit in, after all.
Although he wants to prove himself, he finds it isn't easy being a ruthless Viking. He blows the chance to kill Toothless because he saw a reflection of himself in the dragon's eyes. That vulnerability is a type of fear he tries to ignore, one that reveals his inevitable weakness, his own sense of helplessness, and the major differences that set him apart from everyone else. He doesn't want to be weak or afraid, and he knows this. This is why he tries so hard to be the opposite of what he is.
He also has a tendency to overestimate his abilities. Calculation and hypothesizing is fine. The actual execution of the ideas...can use some work. Hiccup does realize how the consequences of an idea can backfire on him. And due to these misfires, he is quick to regret his actions as soon as he does them.
But not being up to Viking standards also reveals how strong a character he is in other ways.
As Viking-like as his stubbornness allows him to carry out his goals, he is undeniably awkward physically and socially to certain extents. But he has his moments. Unlike the Vikings his age, he is an introverted soul. What he lacks in strength is compensated through the use of his brain; this attribute lets him become more observant and thoughtful of his surroundings. He also takes what he learns and puts it into practice (i.e. watching Toothless and his behavior, taking what he sees and using it in dragon training). And as much as he wants attention, he is use to shying away from it and keeping to himself. He can also be very sarcastic at times, a sense of dry humor that doesn't go well with most in his Viking clan, but he means well. Sometimes. It's a way of expressing his opinion on certain matters, but he is a good kid that can be sincere whenever the mood leans in such a direction.
With these traits, Hiccup also makes a transition from a wandering follower to a good leader. The flaws he has balance out the good in him; he just doesn't realize that he can be a great person with the accomplishments he manages to keep under his belt. Someone has to tell him he's doing all right and let his mind wrap around the idea before accepting it as truth. He doesn't get to hear appreciation and praise much, and it may still take time for him to get use to the fact people can like and respect him no matter who he is and what he does.
(Link for personality...which isn't much here, but anyway.)
Conditional: Personality development in previous game: N/A
Character Plans: To figure out the city and its workings while trying to survive its...wonders.
Appearance/PB: Compared to the others in his age group, Hiccup is small in stature. He's a teenager -- he's still growing. He is also very lanky for a boy his age, adding to the awkwardness in his appearance and personality. Short, reddish-brown hair falls messily around his freckled face, framing green eyes, a rounded nose, and a mouth that can give commentary even when it's not needed.
He wears shades of green and brown in the form of a simple tunic and leggings combo, the tunic held in place by a brown leather belt. Over this, he wears a sleeveless fur vest and heavy duty fur-lined boots. (An image, just in case.)
Writing Samples
First Person Sample: [The image blurs for a moment, static breaking it up into pixels before coming in clear. Green eyes appear in the video feed at first, but the view pulls out to show Hiccup's face. He never really looks at the screen as he speaks, appearing more distracted by the sights around him.]
Ahh...okay. So I'm in a place. Called Siren's Port. Annnd I'm not dead. [He half-shrugs.] At least that's what I've been told. Because if it isn't true and I am dead, then that would really be disappointing...
Anyway. It's way different from home. Not like that's a bad thing -- it's...interesting. [He waves a hand frantically after a pause.] And it's not like I'm saying it's better than my home either! Berk has its perks, this place has theirs-- each side has the pros and cons. Yeah. Just gotta...y'know. See what else the city has to offer. Haaah, yeah.
[Hiccup sighs, running a hand over his unkempt hair. A brief glance is given toward the screen before he looks away again, ducking his head a little as he says this under his breath.]
Oh, who am I kidding. I'm homesick already. Overwhelmed? [Pause.] Yeah, definitely overwhelmed. I dunno if I can ever get use to this...
[He then takes a longer look at the screen, mostly serious in his expression if it wasn't for the distinct note of sarcasm in his voice.]
...And I'm talking to a rock.
Third Person Sample: "...I said I was sorry...!"
Moments earlier, the boy was easily minding his own business. He was new, and it was obvious. Hiccup just happened to stop in front of a display window of an electronics store when he discovered he was decidedly lost.
He honestly didn't mean to stand there and block foot traffic for the next five minutes.
"Seriously. I mean it!" The young Viking said flatly as he looked in one direction, only to be jostled and shoved by another two or three hastily-paced citizens who were just as annoyed with his dawdling. "Ow. Sorry." Bump. "Ow!"
Hiccup almost fell over, stumbling back before running into another person. "S-sorry! Again." He shrunk back, stumbling into the street. Here, he almost got ran over by a car, the horn honking angrily as he yelped, getting out of there as fast as he could. Safety came in the form of a trash can on the other side, leaving him to cling to it as he became exasperated. "Oh gods-- how many times do I have to say??? I seriously think I'm running out of apologies now!" He pause. "And I don't know what that word means, but I know it doesn't sound nice!!"
Eventually, everything settled back into its busy pacing. Although he still clung to the trash can with all of his might, a heavy sigh escaped his lips, shoulders slumping under the fur vest. Green eyes then fell back upon the store across the way, his brow furrowed. Again time slowed for him as he stared at the giant LCD screen behind the glass, studying its framework, the thin lining placed over circuit boards, wires, and other metal components. This time, he caught himself from that daze, shaking his head vigorously.
When he looked back at the display, it was...just a display. Hiccup frowned. "...What was that, anyway?"