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As many of you know, I'm writing a novel called Take Wing/This Dark Night (title TBD). In it, there's this band of vigilantes who do the good in the world that the government will not. They hunt down dragons that are breaking the Treaty and attacking humans, and they apprehend humans that are criminals and thieves. I need many more characters to add to this band, called the Eagles. Even if these characters are never actually mentioned in the story, I like to be able to have everything squared away and in a spreadsheet. :) So I decided to open up the character creation to you guys! You're welcome to fill out the character sheet below with either a made-up character or your CBer self. There's a limit of 2 characters per person right now, which I might lift later if the need arises. But for now, only make 2.
There are a few limitations: they have to be human. And a pretty average human, too. I don't want blue hair or super-strength. These are people that have had their homes and families destroyed, and have chosen to join the Eagles to find a new family and home. And they can't have magic. Magic does exist in this land, but only in certain humans which I already have planned out.
Also, each of your characters will be assigned a convocation, or cabin. (Think of a summer camp type group-- you share a cabin with them and do everything with them.) Within that convocation are individual jobs. There can be one archer, one navigator, one stayman, one to three defenders, and one leader. Each of these jobs need different strengths as described below. (Please choose ONE job for your character to do. It's okay if the numbers don't work out perfectly in the end-- it's unlikely that the band would have 5 or so perfect groups anyway.)
Archer- when convocations go out on hunts to find rogue dragons, they bring along their archer. Dragon hide is very thick, so the Eagles have developed a special crossbow to take down the dragon. This crossbones is very large and requires a specialized archer to operate it. Archers must have strong back/arm muscles and be calm under pressure. They must also have good aim and be able to focus through noise, action, and danger. Archers don't usually fight, as they are the rarest type to find and the convocation doesn't want to risk them getting injured. They're also focused on the dragon, not on the human attackers.
Navigator- Navigators tend to be a little odd. They're finely tuned to all aspects of the world around them, and are able to plot the best course for their convocation to remain unseen and unheard by the rogue. A downside of this fine-tuning is that they can sometimes be overwhelmed by all they see and hear. Navigators have a strong connection to the earth and wind, and love nature. They also act as emergency field medics if someone is injured on a hunt, calling on their knowledge of nature and plants to help them. Navigators don't usually fight due to their flighty nature but they will if needed.
Stayman- Staymen (plural of stayman) are those that get the innocent people that are caught in the middle out of the conflict. They get the innocents out of the way and to safety. Staymen must be calm, charismatic, compassionate, and trustworthy. Staymen don't fight unless absolutely necessary, being more focused on the safety and happiness of others. They don't have to have any particular physical characteristics. Staymen are equipped with trons, which are tansportation devices, so they can get everyone out in an emergency.
Defender- Defenders do exactly what they sound like-- they defend. The other jobs don't tend to fight, so the defender defends them. Unlike every other job, there can be more than one defender. More than one can actually be good, as defenders have a lot to do. Their main priority is the archer, as they are so rare to find, and that's where the main threat will usually come to. Rogues will see tha the archer poses the most threat and charge them. However, an archer still has their hands full with trying to aim/shoot the crossbow, so it's up to the defender to keep them safe. Defenders will also protect the stayman if the innocents get violent or there's more than one rogue. They need to be strong, usually pretty big too, and skilled with most kinds of weaponry.
Leader- The leader is another straightforward job. They lead the convocation and make decisions. If there's only 1 defender in a convocation, the leader will help defend if needed. Leaders need to be cool-headed and able to make split-second decisions. Like the staymen, leaders have trons for emergency transport if needed.
And now for the character sheet (it's pretty basic, don't worry):
Name (preferably something fantasy-sounding, like Feroc, Icantre, and Sterling):
Age (in the teen range):
Gender /pronouns :
Job (see above):
Eye colour:
Hair colour:
Skin tone:
Height (can be something like "5' 4''" or something like "tall"):
Personality (doesn't have to be super in-depth):
How long have they been with the Eagles (between a few months and 2 years):
Aaaaand I think that's it! Thanks for reading!
~Starseeker
submitted by Starseeker, age 156 moons, Enterprise
(May 12, 2018 - 1:53 pm)
(May 12, 2018 - 1:53 pm)
(May 12, 2018 - 2:31 pm)
This is amazing! I love creating characters, so if you ever need more, lemme know!
Name (preferably something fantasy-sounding, like Feroc, Icantre, and Sterling):Lamitra Blidock
Age (in the teen range):15
Job (see above):Stay(wo)man
Eye colour:Hazel, with short, thick eyelashes and questioning eyebrows
Hair colour: Dirty blond
Skin tone: Pale, usually sunburnt on her shoulders
Height (can be something like "5' 4''" or something like "tall"): 5’2”
Personality (doesn't have to be super in-depth): talkative, clumsy but good under pressure, kind, maternal, always has a few words of wisdom, can lose her temper occasionally
How long have they been with the Eagles (between a few months and 2 years): 1 year
Name (preferably something fantasy-sounding, like Feroc, Icantre, and Sterling): Gristelle
Age (in the teen range): 16
Job (see above): Defender or leader, whatever is needed most
Eye colour: Brown
Hair colour: Black
Skin tone: Dark-skinned
Height (can be something like "5' 4''" or something like "tall"): Average height, around 5’6”
Personality (doesn't have to be super in-depth): protective, defensive, incredibly smart, is very strong, loyal
How long have they been with the Eagles (between a few months and 2 years): 18 months
(May 12, 2018 - 2:34 pm)
The reason Gristelle doesn’t have a last name is because she’s an orphan, if that will work with the plot. If not, her name can be Gristelle Catrice Lothwood.
(May 12, 2018 - 4:59 pm)
@Licensed Bookworm: Nah, being an orphan is no problem. Most of the Eagles are orphans, because they've had their homes destroyed by dragons. They're usually people that the staymen get to safety, but they don't have to be.
~Starseeker
(May 13, 2018 - 12:26 pm)
Top!
(May 12, 2018 - 2:34 pm)
(May 12, 2018 - 3:00 pm)
Name (preferably something fantasy-sounding, like Feroc, Icantre, and Sterling): Beryx Opaline
Age (in the teen range): 14
Job (see above): Navigator
Eye colour: Brown
Hair colour: Black
Skin tone: Light brown
Height (can be something like "5' 4''" or something like "tall"): 5' 3"
Personality (doesn't have to be super in-depth): Beryx is pretty stubborn, and he is slightly sarcastic. He's fairly introverted, and he usually cracks under pressure. And I'm running out of ideas for personality traits, so I'm just going to stop now.
How long have they been with the Eagles (between a few months and 2 years): 13 months
(May 12, 2018 - 6:36 pm)
Name (preferably something fantasy-sounding, like Feroc, Icantre, and Sterling):
Emmira Woods(do NOT call her Emmy)
Age (in the teen range):14
Job (see above): Archer
Eye colour: emerald
Hair colour: black and curly
Skin tone: dark brown
Height (can be something like "5' 4''" or something like "tall"): 4’ 9”
Personality (doesn't have to be super in-depth):short stature and even shorter temper. She hates admitting that she’s wrong and likes for things to be done her way. Needs a bit of help in the team work section. She doesn’t say much about her past so she’s hard to relate to and understand in terms of motives. Has trouble making friends. I wouldn’t be surprised if you placed her in a group with someone who likes to rile people up.
How long have they been with the Eagles (between a few months and 2 years): 1 and a half years.
(May 13, 2018 - 10:51 am)
*****IMPORTANT*****
@Everyone:
I forgot to put gender/pronouns on the charrie sheet. O.O It just slipped my mind by mistake... sorry about that! If you could put that somewhere it would be great. :) @Admins, is it possible to add that onto the original character sheet in the original post, between "age" and "job"? Thanks, whether it's possible or not. :)
Also, characters that are LGBTQ+ are perfectly acceptable.
~Starseeker
Done.
Admin
(May 13, 2018 - 12:31 pm)
Thanks, Admins!
~Starseeker
You're welcome .
Admin
(May 13, 2018 - 5:02 pm)
Haven't read it but making charries is my favorite so here's Klara and her best friend Vasilis
Name (preferably something fantasy-sounding, like Feroc, Icantre, and Sterling): Klara Larionovna
Age (in the teen range): 16
Gender /pronouns : she/her
Job (see above): Stayman
Eye colour: Blue
Hair colour: Brownish red
Skin tone: pale, with lots of freckles
Height (can be something like "5' 4''" or something like "tall"): Medium tall
Personality (doesn't have to be super in-depth): Stubborn, brisk, optimist, graceful, gentle, fiercely loyal, empathetic, good listener, usually knows just the right thing to say to someone
How long have they been with the Eagles (between a few months and 2 years): Almost a year
Name (preferably something fantasy-sounding, like Feroc, Icantre, and Sterling): Vasilis Nedelec
Age (in the teen range): Almost 16
Gender /pronouns : They/them
Job (see above): Defender
Eye colour: Gray-green
Hair colour: A little darker than mouse-brown
Skin tone: Caucasian, slightly tanned
Height (can be something like "5' 4''" or something like "tall"): Average
Personality (doesn't have to be super in-depth): Quiet, can sulk, negative and can put himslef down, has good ideas, dependant, careful, witty
How long have they been with the Eagles (between a few months and 2 years): Almost a year
(May 14, 2018 - 3:01 pm)
Thanks to everyone who has posted! I'm already making a spreadsheet. :)
~Starseeker
(May 14, 2018 - 5:34 pm)
Neat! I love your story, by the way. I haven't read all of the parts, but it's amazing. You're such a talented writer.
Name: Meryn Felle
Age: 17
Gender/Pronouns: she/her
Job: Navigator
Eye Color: One eye is smoky grey, the other is light blue.
Hair Color: Strawberry blonde, short and choppy to about her ears.
Skin Tone: Tan, no freckles, always manages to avoid sunburn.
Height: 5' 5 1/2"
Personality: She can seem somewhat detatched from the world around her, but when she needs to she has laser focus. She tends to get distracted when talking to other people, going off on a tangent if she isn't reminded to stay on topic. She's really big on efficiency, always trying to figure out the best way to get something done. She doesn't much like interacting with people closer to her age or older than her, but she always has a helping hand or a kind word for younger members. If anyone needs anything, she makes sure they know they can come to her. Meryn likes both boys and girls.
Time With Eagles: About a year and a half.
(May 14, 2018 - 7:17 pm)
Oo! I love making characters!
Name: Sonther (sun- THERE) Gripp
Age: 19 almost 20
Gender: M
Job: Archer
Eye color: light dusty blue eyes that slowly make their way to very light green
Hair color: Rusty brown smooth hair
Skin tone: Very dark tan skin that is rough
Hight: 5‘11”
Personality: A sly thinker, a quick tongue, passionate, likes to be leisurely or jocular, but when in danger he’s got his eyes on the prize.
How Long (has this been goinggg on) been with eagles: Two years
(May 15, 2018 - 2:37 pm)
Attention!
I am lifting the 2-character ban, so if you want to make more, you may. I have room in my spreadsheet for... let's see here... 9 staymen, 8 navigators, 9 leaders, 8 archers, and 8 defenders! Whoo, that's a lot! That's also why I'm lifting the ban. You don't have to make more but you may if you wish. Also, those numbers certainly don't have to be filled up perfectly! As I said before, it would be unlikely to happen perfetly in the novel anyway. :)
~Starseeker
(May 16, 2018 - 9:33 pm)