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Description

My character submission for Shadows of Nacerene group.

Basic Character Info

Name
First Name: Jagan

Family Name: Vance

Nickname(s): “Jay”

Bio

Age: Four

Sex: Male

Gender: Male

Sexual Orientation: Straight

Appearance

Fur Color(s):
Brown, Cream, Charcoal spots and markings

Eye Color:
Sage, Yellow

ItemsEquipment:

Leather Apprentice Guardian’s Gaunlet, Grey Tunic, Leg Wraps, Red Tartan Scarf, Red Belt and Sash.

The scarf is an heirloom from his mother’s former home. It symbolizes faith in something greater – fate, destiny, deity, life, etc – because even amid blood and suffering, there can always be light and hope. Weapons:

Hand Axe (hatchet), Carving Knife, and Utility Knife.

Though not a typical guardian weapon, the axe is useful for fighting and for working with wood. The carving knife is used for working with wood on spare time, the utility knife is for everyday use. Inventory:

Bird figure necklace carved out of wood.

Necklace belonged to his sister, Jeleva. It is usually hidden under his scarf.

Personal

Traits

Responsible Worker

Works hard and never gives up on a project until it is complete. Wants to make the world better for his people, both in small scale and dreams of large scale.

Good with Kids

Likes to make toys for the village children and plays with them often. Values his family and siblings deeply.

Studious Fighter

Takes his training seriously, studies his opponents, and shows some promise as a guardian.

Quiet and Reserved

As he grows older, he talks less and listens more.

Doesn’t Usually Share Talents

He sings softly when he thinks no one is around and often carves out of a piece of wood when idle and alone.

Full of Hidden Rage

With his sister’s suicide, Jagan has sworn to kill any monster he sees and even considers to actively search them out, were it not for his responsibilities.

Angry at Life

Listening to stories of the past makes him yearn for those days, even to the point that he begins to dislike his lot in life, just as his sister did.

Stats

Rank: Apprentice

Combat Specialty: Guardian

Occupations: Carpenter, First Aid Expert, Engineer.

Skill Points

Points Available:

16

Points Used:

Dexterity: 2

Vitality: 4

Logic: 4

Willpower: 2

Charisma: 2

Empathy: 2

Backstory

Family
Parents:

Balon Mirkel | Male | Alive

Father; Carpenter, Forester, and Builder.

Azilene Vance | Female | Alive

Mother; Hunter, Seamstress, and Herbalist.

Siblings:

Jeleva Vance | Female | Dead

Older Sister; Hunter, First Aid Specialist, Herbalist.

Lana Vance | Female | Alive

Younger Sister; Apprentice, First Aid Specialist, Herbalist.

Malik Vance | Male | Alive

Younger Brother; Kit.

History

Pre-birth

Azilene Vance was a cheetah that fled her own village far to the south following several disasters. She arrived in Decast with only two other refugees – the others did not survive the journey. She married a lynx guardian and carpenter named Balon Mirkel. Together they built a house and actively worked to be part of the community until Azilene no longer felt she was a “refugee” but a true citizen of Decast.

Important Events:

Azilene, though technically an “adult”, took the same trials as apprentices in order to fully assimilate into the village.

Kithood

Jeleva was born first and Jagan soon after. They were inseparable as children, playing together and emulating their parents. Afterwards, Lana was born, though she was frail often sick. Their mother spent a great deal of effort keeping her healthy, while Jeleva and Jagan could only look on helplessly.

Important Events:

Balon carved a wooden bird necklace for Jeleva, and Azilene gave her scarf to Jagan just before they began their studies and apprenticeships. Both of them loved to sing with their mother and work with their father.

Studenthood

When Jeleva and Jagan’s started official studies, they wanted to be just like their parents. Jeleva focused on herbalism and forestry while Jagan learned about carpentry. Both of them wanted to know healing so that they might help their little sister – as well as their newborn brother, Malik. Their father was injured when his group was attacked in the forest. It left him so maimed he could no longer serve as a guardian and was relegated to the workshop. This left Azilene drained between caring for children and for her husband.

Important Events:

Jeleva started becoming bitter after their father’s crippling. She often complained about how useless things seemed with Lana so sick and father struggling to work. She started drifting in her studies. Jagan focused on carpentry to help his wounded father and started carving toys for his little siblings – as well as for other children. It made him popular among the youth.

Apprenticeship

Jagan followed the custom of apprenticeship at puberty, just as others of his age did. He became excellent at carpentry and tried his best to be just as skilled in first aid and healing. While Jagan was growing, his sister was getting worse each day new people were hurt from the Demorthens or other dangers. Finally, Jeleva stopped doing anything for days at a time before giving in to her hopelessness. She took her own life, unwilling to live in a world so harsh and full of monsters. Their entire family was devastated.

Important Events:

Jagan was the last person to speak with Jeleva and her words broke his heart. He swore at her grave that he would kill every last Demorthen, even if it killed him. Throughout the rest of his apprenticeship, he was torn between burning hatred and care for others. Wood carving and singing his mother’s songs were the only things that put him at ease.

To be continued in RP

Roleplay

Time Zone: MDT -8 Hours

RP Preferences:

*Shows what you are comfortable RPing*

✘ || Curses

✔ || Violence

✔ || Gore

✔ || Sexual Themes

RP Methods:

✔ || Notes

✔ || Comments

✔ || Skype

✔ || Discord

✔ || Roll20

RP Example:

An original excerpt featuring this character:

His mentor had gone to bed hours ago. Everyone else in the shop had already gone home. It was Jagan’s turn to lock up the workshop, and he fully planned to do so – after he finished his work.

It was nearly finished… just a few more details.

Jagan had been carving a little wooden bird out of a block of scrap he had snatched earlier in the week. Any moment he had to himself, he pulled it out from under his tunic and continued the project. Free time was getting scarce lately, with the equinox approaching. Everyone knew what that meant. Apprenticeship was coming to a close. The trials would start. Winter was ending – finally.

That didn’t warm his heart much, though. Nothing would.

He winced when he thought of Jeleva’s laugh. It was like music, so kind and sincere. Now it felt like an echo, even in his mind. She did not laugh for months. The last time…

“When was the last time?” he asked himself aloud. “Lana’s birthday?”

Now Jeleva was gone.

With his mind distracted, his knife slipped off the wood and cut his finger. Jagan hissed at the sharp pain, but quickly dropped everything to cover his mouth and keep from crying aloud. Blood trickled down his paw and he stuck it in his mouth.

After a moment, he wrapped his finger with his sash and packed up his material and tools. The candle was getting too low and he was too tired.

“No use,” he said with a heavy sigh. “I’m no use like this. Besides, there’s a lot of work to do tomorrow. Malik’s present will just have to wait. Stupid, stupid, stupid…”

He locked up the shop with care and then made his way home.

Description

My character submission for Shadows of Nacerene group.

Basic Character Info

Name
First Name: Jagan

Family Name: Vance

Nickname(s): “Jay”

Bio

Age: Four

Sex: Male

Gender: Male

Sexual Orientation: Straight

Appearance

Fur Color(s):
Brown, Cream, Charcoal spots and markings

Eye Color:
Sage, Yellow

ItemsEquipment:

Leather Apprentice Guardian’s Gaunlet, Grey Tunic, Leg Wraps, Red Tartan Scarf, Red Belt and Sash.

The scarf is an heirloom from his mother’s former home. It symbolizes faith in something greater – fate, destiny, deity, life, etc – because even amid blood and suffering, there can always be light and hope. Weapons:

Hand Axe (hatchet), Carving Knife, and Utility Knife.

Though not a typical guardian weapon, the axe is useful for fighting and for working with wood. The carving knife is used for working with wood on spare time, the utility knife is for everyday use. Inventory:

Bird figure necklace carved out of wood.

Necklace belonged to his sister, Jeleva. It is usually hidden under his scarf.

Personal

Traits

Responsible Worker

Works hard and never gives up on a project until it is complete. Wants to make the world better for his people, both in small scale and dreams of large scale.

Good with Kids

Likes to make toys for the village children and plays with them often. Values his family and siblings deeply.

Studious Fighter

Takes his training seriously, studies his opponents, and shows some promise as a guardian.

Quiet and Reserved

As he grows older, he talks less and listens more.

Doesn’t Usually Share Talents

He sings softly when he thinks no one is around and often carves out of a piece of wood when idle and alone.

Full of Hidden Rage

With his sister’s suicide, Jagan has sworn to kill any monster he sees and even considers to actively search them out, were it not for his responsibilities.

Angry at Life

Listening to stories of the past makes him yearn for those days, even to the point that he begins to dislike his lot in life, just as his sister did.

Stats

Rank: Apprentice

Combat Specialty: Guardian

Occupations: Carpenter, First Aid Expert, Engineer.

Skill Points

Points Available:

16

Points Used:

Dexterity: 2

Vitality: 4

Logic: 4

Willpower: 2

Charisma: 2

Empathy: 2

Backstory

Family
Parents:

Balon Mirkel | Male | Alive

Father; Carpenter, Forester, and Builder.

Azilene Vance | Female | Alive

Mother; Hunter, Seamstress, and Herbalist.

Siblings:

Jeleva Vance | Female | Dead

Older Sister; Hunter, First Aid Specialist, Herbalist.

Lana Vance | Female | Alive

Younger Sister; Apprentice, First Aid Specialist, Herbalist.

Malik Vance | Male | Alive

Younger Brother; Kit.

History

Pre-birth

Azilene Vance was a cheetah that fled her own village far to the south following several disasters. She arrived in Decast with only two other refugees – the others did not survive the journey. She married a lynx guardian and carpenter named Balon Mirkel. Together they built a house and actively worked to be part of the community until Azilene no longer felt she was a “refugee” but a true citizen of Decast.

Important Events:

Azilene, though technically an “adult”, took the same trials as apprentices in order to fully assimilate into the village.

Kithood

Jeleva was born first and Jagan soon after. They were inseparable as children, playing together and emulating their parents. Afterwards, Lana was born, though she was frail often sick. Their mother spent a great deal of effort keeping her healthy, while Jeleva and Jagan could only look on helplessly.

Important Events:

Balon carved a wooden bird necklace for Jeleva, and Azilene gave her scarf to Jagan just before they began their studies and apprenticeships. Both of them loved to sing with their mother and work with their father.

Studenthood

When Jeleva and Jagan’s started official studies, they wanted to be just like their parents. Jeleva focused on herbalism and forestry while Jagan learned about carpentry. Both of them wanted to know healing so that they might help their little sister – as well as their newborn brother, Malik. Their father was injured when his group was attacked in the forest. It left him so maimed he could no longer serve as a guardian and was relegated to the workshop. This left Azilene drained between caring for children and for her husband.

Important Events:

Jeleva started becoming bitter after their father’s crippling. She often complained about how useless things seemed with Lana so sick and father struggling to work. She started drifting in her studies. Jagan focused on carpentry to help his wounded father and started carving toys for his little siblings – as well as for other children. It made him popular among the youth.

Apprenticeship

Jagan followed the custom of apprenticeship at puberty, just as others of his age did. He became excellent at carpentry and tried his best to be just as skilled in first aid and healing. While Jagan was growing, his sister was getting worse each day new people were hurt from the Demorthens or other dangers. Finally, Jeleva stopped doing anything for days at a time before giving in to her hopelessness. She took her own life, unwilling to live in a world so harsh and full of monsters. Their entire family was devastated.

Important Events:

Jagan was the last person to speak with Jeleva and her words broke his heart. He swore at her grave that he would kill every last Demorthen, even if it killed him. Throughout the rest of his apprenticeship, he was torn between burning hatred and care for others. Wood carving and singing his mother’s songs were the only things that put him at ease.

To be continued in RP

Roleplay

Time Zone: MDT -8 Hours

RP Preferences:

*Shows what you are comfortable RPing*

✘ || Curses

✔ || Violence

✔ || Gore

✔ || Sexual Themes

RP Methods:

✔ || Notes

✔ || Comments

✔ || Skype

✔ || Discord

✔ || Roll20

RP Example:

An original excerpt featuring this character:

His mentor had gone to bed hours ago. Everyone else in the shop had already gone home. It was Jagan’s turn to lock up the workshop, and he fully planned to do so – after he finished his work.

It was nearly finished… just a few more details.

Jagan had been carving a little wooden bird out of a block of scrap he had snatched earlier in the week. Any moment he had to himself, he pulled it out from under his tunic and continued the project. Free time was getting scarce lately, with the equinox approaching. Everyone knew what that meant. Apprenticeship was coming to a close. The trials would start. Winter was ending – finally.

That didn’t warm his heart much, though. Nothing would.

He winced when he thought of Jeleva’s laugh. It was like music, so kind and sincere. Now it felt like an echo, even in his mind. She did not laugh for months. The last time…

“When was the last time?” he asked himself aloud. “Lana’s birthday?”

Now Jeleva was gone.

With his mind distracted, his knife slipped off the wood and cut his finger. Jagan hissed at the sharp pain, but quickly dropped everything to cover his mouth and keep from crying aloud. Blood trickled down his paw and he stuck it in his mouth.

After a moment, he wrapped his finger with his sash and packed up his material and tools. The candle was getting too low and he was too tired.

“No use,” he said with a heavy sigh. “I’m no use like this. Besides, there’s a lot of work to do tomorrow. Malik’s present will just have to wait. Stupid, stupid, stupid…”

He locked up the shop with care and then made his way home.