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[Tawa]

infernalpume, on 10 January 2013 - 01:22 PM, said:

lol specialization in trauma? mind takin a look at skapper xD

but its nice to think about the less public aspects of a character. great work!

He does emergency room trauma with having to pull swords outta someone's gut and shoving bones right in the back place. He's like the Trauma Center game series complete with finding a shard of glass in someone's heart. Skapper's a bit too late for Buixx to do anything more than a physical and general surgery. But he'd certainly be surprised to find what's in her noggin if he can find a brain surgeon!

[infernalpume]

Tawa, on 10 January 2013 - 02:40 PM, said:

He does emergency room trauma with having to pull swords outta someone's gut and shoving bones right in the back place. He's like the Trauma Center game series complete with finding a shard of glass in someone's heart. Skapper's a bit too late for Buixx to do anything more than a physical and general surgery. But he'd certainly be surprised to find what's in her noggin if he can find a brain surgeon!

her 'noggin's full of improvised golem parts. eh, worth a shot. shed prolly love 'im coz hes got a 'fuzzy' chin xD and pre accident skapper has a similar personality....despite being only 16 at the time.

[futashia]

This looks fun! I hope you don't mind if I borrow your list. Will be good practice writing lore, everytime I submit to Valve, my lore and item descriptions are so bad they change it for me lol...

1. What is their full name?
Futashia Lee

2. What is their title, rank, or nickname? How did they get it?
Title: Chosen (Descendant of my GW1 character)

3. Fight or Flight? Why?
Of course Fight. Why? Who doesn't love to fight!?

4. What was their education like?
High-end noble education, of which she did not care for, nor did she do well in.

5. How do they view time? (Obsessing over the past, worrying about the future, etc)
Holds grudges about small things until they are settled. Worries little about the future, unless it deals with gold deflation.

6. How do they express love or affection to others?
Too stubborn and shy to express feelings to loved ones. No problem joking about loving total strangers.

7. How do they express dislike or hatred to others? How do they show hatred for an ally or other undesired companion?
Sarcasm, argument, logic flipping, verbal abuse to others. Masked kindness, intentional sabotage to undesired companions.

8. How do they react when others express love or affection to them? If they like them back?
Subtle freak-out episode.

9. How to they react when someone expresses hatred of a dislike for them? If it’s someone they trust or respect?
Does not care about a total stranger's opinion. Respects and craves honest opinions from allies and companions.

10. Why do they fight? Do they enjoy violence or do it for a cause?
Nothing feels better or is more profitable than fighting.

11. How do they react to uncomfortable, dangerous, or awkward situations?
Embrace the situation and try to take control or adapt.

12. How old are they? Does their age affect their ability to act honestly? (Are too young to make decisions, senile, etc)
22 years old, born on the 352nd day of the Mouvelian calendar cycle (Tyrian Calendar), born during the "Season of the Colossus".
Old enough to be able to make wise decisions, but still young enough to make rash and illogical ones as well. Never too prideful to admit mistakes.

13. Do they have any heartfelt beliefs that can obstruct progress? (A religious zealot with strange customs, taken a vow of silence, etc)
N/A

14. Are they a social deviant or outcast? What alienates them from the norm?
Life of the party! Sometimes too much party.

15. How do they respond to orders? If it’s someone they respect? If someone they don’t respect?
Orders given by someone respectable is paid with loyalty and faith. Orders given by someone disreputable is met with smug desertion.

16. Do they have any racial, lifestyle, gender, or other xenophobic tendencies that make them disrespect or distrust others? Were they raised by this belief?
Reading the past stories of her ancestors, she has built a very high tolerance of all races. She understands the social conventions, strengths, and weaknesses of all races.

17. How do they greet a friend?
"Hi!" Followed by a big embarrassing wave and or cheer.

18. How do they greet a foe?
Bolas followed by a violent slash.

19. Do they have any unsettling habits?
Addiction to tonics. (Easily curable)

20. Do they have any overpowering fears?
Fighting 2 Mesmers at once.

[infernalpume]

futashia, on 10 January 2013 - 03:27 PM, said:

This looks fun! I hope you don't mind if I borrow your list. Will be good practice writing lore, everytime I submit to Valve, my lore and item descriptions are so bad they change it for me lol...

1. What is their full name?
Futashia Lee

2. What is their title, rank, or nickname? How did they get it?
Title: Chosen (Descendant of my GW1 character)

3. Fight or Flight? Why?
Of course Fight. Why? Who doesn't love to fight!?

4. What was their education like?
High-end noble education, of which she did not care for, nor did she do well in.

5. How do they view time? (Obsessing over the past, worrying about the future, etc)
Holds grudges about small things until they are settled. Worries little about the future, unless it deals with gold deflation.

6. How do they express love or affection to others?
Too stubborn and shy to express feelings to loved ones. No problem joking about loving total strangers.

7. How do they express dislike or hatred to others? How do they show hatred for an ally or other undesired companion?
Sarcasm, argument, logic flipping, verbal abuse to others. Masked kindness, intentional sabotage to undesired companions.

8. How do they react when others express love or affection to them? If they like them back?
Subtle freak-out episode.

9. How to they react when someone expresses hatred of a dislike for them? If it’s someone they trust or respect?
Does not care about a total stranger's opinion. Respects and craves honest opinions from allies and companions.

10. Why do they fight? Do they enjoy violence or do it for a cause?
Nothing feels better or is more profitable than fighting.

11. How do they react to uncomfortable, dangerous, or awkward situations?
Embrace the situation and try to take control or adapt.

12. How old are they? Does their age affect their ability to act honestly? (Are too young to make decisions, senile, etc)
22 years old, born on the 352nd day of the Mouvelian calendar cycle (Tyrian Calendar), born during the "Season of the Colossus".
Old enough to be able to make wise decisions, but still young enough to make rash and illogical ones as well. Never too prideful to admit mistakes.

13. Do they have any heartfelt beliefs that can obstruct progress? (A religious zealot with strange customs, taken a vow of silence, etc)
N/A

14. Are they a social deviant or outcast? What alienates them from the norm?
Life of the party! Sometimes too much party.

15. How do they respond to orders? If it’s someone they respect? If someone they don’t respect?
Orders given by someone respectable is paid with loyalty and faith. Orders given by someone disreputable is met with smug desertion.

16. Do they have any racial, lifestyle, gender, or other xenophobic tendencies that make them disrespect or distrust others? Were they raised by this belief?
Reading the past stories of her ancestors, she has built a very high tolerance of all races. She understands the social conventions, strengths, and weaknesses of all races.

17. How do they greet a friend?
"Hi!" Followed by a big embarrassing wave and or cheer.

18. How do they greet a foe?
Bolas followed by a violent slash.

19. Do they have any unsettling habits?
Addiction to tonics. (Easily curable)

20. Do they have any overpowering fears?
Fighting 2 Mesmers at once.

likie likie xD
She seems like fun. you rp alot?

[futashia]

I rarely rp, but if someone does it to me, I will do it right back!

[Koda]

Hmm yall have inspired me to start writing a back story lol I guess i'll get started! Time to research more about norn lore and think up what I want to write. Any tips or you just wanna talk to me please PM me here. I'm new to the forums and I think i'd fit more into the story writing than the drawing. But when I'm done if anyone wants just ask me if it's ok to draw and comics. I'll say yes but I just wanna know who is gunna be posting it and what they were thinking of making.

Anyhow off to browse more of the forums and avoid my Electric Comms class homework due in 2 hours! Haha

[Tawa]

infernalpume, on 10 January 2013 - 02:57 PM, said:

her 'noggin's full of improvised golem parts. eh, worth a shot. shed prolly love 'im coz hes got a 'fuzzy' chin xD and pre accident skapper has a similar personality....despite being only 16 at the time.

You mean she's also a dirty old man? Haha, just kiddin'!

I wonder what kind of greeting she'll shout after playing with his beard?

[infernalpume]

Tawa, on 10 January 2013 - 06:12 PM, said:

You mean she's also a dirty old man? Haha, just kiddin'!

I wonder what kind of greeting she'll shout after playing with his beard?

i dont get the dirty old man vibe... you should look up croaker, coz i always think of him xD
skapp is technically around his age. having beenin a coma for ten years and a golem for four. out of curiocity what WOULD buixx do if she played with dat scruff ?

[Tawa]

infernalpume, on 10 January 2013 - 09:23 PM, said:

i dont get the dirty old man vibe... you should look up croaker, coz i always think of him xD
skapp is technically around his age. having beenin a coma for ten years and a golem for four. out of curiocity what WOULD buixx do if she played with dat scruff ?

Around Buixx's age? But he's 41 years old and isn't Skapper younger than Gladys?

Since she's not a cute sweet talking girl and acts like a golem, it would be pretty awkward if she started touching his beard. He's used to barmaids getting that close to charm a few free drinks from them.

[Raem]

Just these questions for now. I'll come up with a more in-depth bio later on.
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1. What is their full name?
Baerin Earthshaker

2. What is their title, rank, or nickname? How did they get it?
Baer among friends. Little Dolyak from his Mom. Earned Earthshaker when he learned about his Jotun roots when he became of age and spent several months learning with a friendly tribe of Jotun.

3. Fight or Flight? Why?
A true Norn, or Jotun for that matter, never runs from a challenge.

4. What was their education like?
From an early age, Baerin was never very bright. He showed little interest in attending schools of any sort. He prefered learning from hunters and stories from the village elders. Baerin can hardly read.

5. How do they view time? (Obsessing over the past, worrying about the future, etc)
Baerin tends to focus mostly on the present, with little foresight into what can happen. He enjoys time reflecting on the past from time to time.

6. How do they express love or affection to others?
Bearin is passionate when expressing his love.

7. How do they express dislike or hatred to others? How do they show hatred for an ally or other undesired companion?
When baerin dislikes someone, he tends to still treat them as a friend, but tends to be overly rough with them, such as "accidentally" knocking them over.

8. How do they react when others express love or affection to them? If they like them back?
Baerin is rather shocked when people show him affection when it isn't his mom. If Baerin has similar feelings toward the person, he loves them unconditionally, often with public displays of affection.

9. How to they react when someone expresses hatred of a dislike for them? If it’s someone they trust or respect?
Baer can mistake this as a friendly taunt/joke or as hurtful as its intended. If he's hurt he will try to do all in his power to change their opinion. Otherwise he just shakes it off as a mild poke.

10. Why do they fight? Do they enjoy violence or do it for a cause?
Baerin has enjoyed the thrill of fighting for a number of years. Due to a near-death injury however, he see's what violence can cause if he's too wreckless.

11. How do they react to uncomfortable, dangerous, or awkward situations?
When Baerin gets embarrassed or awkward he becomes flustered and has trouble finding words, in his already limited vocabulary.

12. How old are they? Does their age affect their ability to act honestly? (Are too young to make decisions, senile, etc)
26 years old. Baerin may not be that sharpest tool in the shed, but he has strong instincts, and isn't afraid to make gut decisions, not always resulting in a good outcome.

13. Do they have any heartfelt beliefs that can obstruct progress? (A religious zealot with strange customs, taken a vow of silence, etc)
Baerin beleives in the spirits of the wild, but he isn't overly spiritual that it affects his decision. He however won't go into battle before saying a short prayer to the spirits.

14. Are they a social deviant or outcast? What alienates them from the norm?
Being half Jotun, he's treated with a uneasy acceptance. Similar to how Norn don't hate the Jotun, but pity them.

15. How do they respond to orders? If it’s someone they respect? If someone they don’t respect?
Baerin is always eager to show off his strength. Whether its to prove his worth despite his flaws, or to shove it in the face of "haters".

16. Do they have any racial, lifestyle, gender, or other xenophobic tendencies that make them disrespect or distrust others? Were they raised by this belief?
Baerins Mom taught him to be nice to others (OR ELSE).

17. How do they greet a friend?
A hearty smile, a jolly laugh, and a pat on the back (often too rough).

18. How do they greet a foe?
A devious smile, followed by a punch to the face.

19. Do they have any unsettling habits?
For non-norns, excessive drinking, and being a loud drunk.

20. Do they have any overpowering fears?
Losing the people he loves, and not being able to protect them.

[Tawa]

Yaaaaay~ Baer!

[Heylo]

Okay okay..I did it. I've done this 20 questions thing for my Warrior, Ele, Ranger, and Guardian. I think my guardian is my favorite..so here it is:


1. What is their full name?
Lollaa

2. What is their title, rank, or nickname? How did they get it?
Lil Loll

3. Fight or Flight? Why?
She may be little, but she'll rush into any fight. She's a guardian, so she'll throw out boons like mad while smacking the enemy in the face with her greatsword.

4. What was their education like?
She joined the College of Statics which focused on creating new things out of old things and building cities. She loved every second of it and learned as much as she can. She's incredibly smart, as most asura are.

5. How do they view time? (Obsessing over the past, worrying about the future, etc)
She believes everything comes from the eternal alchemy, so why stress too much about what has happened or will happen. Just enjoy what you have. That said, she will constantly stress about things she's done to make a fool of herself in front of her (hopefully) future husband, Draxx aka Derpin

6. How do they express love or affection to others?
She calls them a Bookah and gives them a big Asura hug.

7. How do they express dislike or hatred to others? How do they show hatred for an ally or other undesired companion?
She constantly talks down to them and insults their ideas in a very asuran way. "You giant idiot, your plan is foolish."

8. How do they react when others express love or affection to them? If they like them back?
Her ears will tuck back and she'll smile, but say that she's taken. If it's Derpin, she'll smile a huge pointy toothed smile and jump on him giving him little asura kisses.

9. How to they react when someone expresses hatred of a dislike for them? If it’s someone they trust or respect?
She'll scowl and show her teeth. If it's someone she likes and respects, she'll frown and harumph. Then ask them to explain further or call them a foolish idiot bookah.

10. Why do they fight? Do they enjoy violence or do it for a cause?
She fights because why not. If the Eternal Alchemy leads her to fight, then she fights.

11. How do they react to uncomfortable, dangerous, or awkward situations?
Her ears perk up and she'll try to solve the problem, whether it be with her brains, her greatsword, or, ideally, both.

12. How old are they? Does their age affect their ability to act honestly? (Are too young to make decisions, senile, etc)
She is 27. Still young in Asura years, but old enough to have quite a few inventions under her belt, including the malfunctioning, but genius, infinity ball. She's also still young enough to let her crush get the better of her. She'll follow Derpin around anywhere, so long as he'll give her some attention eventually.

13. Do they have any heartfelt beliefs that can obstruct progress? (A religious zealot with strange customs, taken a vow of silence, etc)
Not particularly.

14. Are they a social deviant or outcast? What alienates them from the norm?
She is a normal Asura for the most part, she just prefers to adventure instead of invent for the time being. Some Asura's think that's odd, but will let it slide because Zojja will threaten them should they not.

15. How do they respond to orders? If it’s someone they respect? If someone they don’t respect?
If she respects them, her ears will perk up, she'll salute, and run off to do whatever they asked. If she doesn't respect them, she'll argue the validity and importance of their orders.

16. Do they have any racial, lifestyle, gender, or other xenophobic tendencies that make them disrespect or distrust others? Were they raised by this belief?
She is a little distrustful of norns, but that's probably because Leoni is constantly picking her up and carrying her around.

17. How do they greet a friend?
With a big wave and a smile.

18. How do they greet a foe?
With a greatsword to his ankles.

19. Do they have any unsettling habits?
Sometimes she'll space off with a goofy smile on her face just staring at Derpin.

20. Do they have any overpowering fears?
She's afraid that Derpin will run off with her sister, Loxxa, and leave her behind. That will never happen though. Loxxa is too busy with the Mist War.

[infernalpume]

great! asura seem pretty popular lol xD

Now im all curious about derpin and loxa! great character!

[Drake Erif]

Well I haven't Rp'd much in general and never have done it in GW2 but I did the 20 questions to help bring popularity back to good ol' humans!

Here's the 20 question for Drake Erif

1. What is their full name?
Alexander Rosenkrantz

2. What is their title, rank, or nickname? How did they get it?
Alex. Uses the created name "Drake Erif" While doing things his family would very much disapprove of...

3. Fight or Flight? Why?
He will fight when he has to but much more prefers to talk things out or slip away unnoticed. If he attracts too much attention to himself it may come to light who he really is and ruin his family's name

4. What was their education like?
Home schooled by many different tutors. Tough curriculum and long hours. Between this and his strict parents he had little time to himself and even less time play outside and make friends.

5. How do they view time? (Obsessing over the past, worrying about the future, etc)
He likes to live in the now. The future is dictated by what happens now and the past is long behind him.

6. How do they express love or affection to others?
As Alex he will express his affection in a very courtly manner as he has been raised. As Drake he fears being discovered so he would rather avoid expressing any feelings to anyone at all and instead would divert  the conversation (or person) away with a quip

7. How do they express dislike or hatred to others? How do they show hatred for an ally or other undesired companion?
He holds himself back to tongue in cheek comments and keeps to his refined manners despite wanting to punch them in the face. If it's an ally he will later sit them down and have a serious talk about how things will need to change or they will get the boot (he may be a little stuck up) As Drake, he will simply speak his mind and be off before a conflict can ensue

8. How do they react when others express love or affection to them? If they like them back?
As the eldest son of a noble family and his refined manner he has had many women try for his affection and he politely turn them down if he is not interested, at first he would feel bad but now it's almost a common occurrence and just plain annoying. If he likes someone back he will be very upfront about it and take them out around Divinity's Reach or on a tour of his family's manse... which may end at his bedroom...

9. How to they react when someone expresses hatred of a dislike for them? If it’s someone they trust or respect?
He's used to being hated for no reason, mainly the lower class scoffing at him and his nobility so he shrugs it off, however if it's from someone he trusts or loves it wounds him greatly and he tries to immediately do what he can do remedy the situation if possible

10. Why do they fight? Do they enjoy violence or do it for a cause?
He will only fight if necessary or to protect a friend or loved one

11. How do they react to uncomfortable, dangerous, or awkward situations?
He's not exactly the bravest individual and will use his skills to talk or sneak out of a bad situation

12. How old are they? Does their age affect their ability to act honestly? (Are too young to make decisions, senile, etc)
22-years-old. Due to his noble upbringing he has spent little time out of Divinity's Reach and his knowledge about the outside is limited to his teachings.

13. Do they have any heartfelt beliefs that can obstruct progress? (A religious zealot with strange customs, taken a vow of silence, etc)
No

14. Are they a social deviant or outcast? What alienates them from the norm?
Alex is very social but when disguised as Drake he may seem a social outcast as he keeps to himself for the most part... until he gets drunk...

15. How do they respond to orders? If it’s someone they respect? If someone they don’t respect?
Growing up he was always being barked at by his father so taking orders is just everyday life for him, he may not like it but he just nods and carries them out.

16. Do they have any racial, lifestyle, gender, or other xenophobic tendencies that make them disrespect or distrust others? Were they raised by this belief?
Just the general dislike towards Charr and a slight annoyance of the Asura, always rambling about another new invention that will change the way we all live.

17. How do they greet a friend?
With a smile and a strong handshake

18. How do they greet a foe?
He will give them a glance to let them know he knows they are there and then continue to do what he is doing as to let them know he is not interested in what they have to do or say.

19. Do they have any unsettling habits?
Likes to drink but doesn't drink very often which in turn makes him get drunk very quickly which can get messy if he forgets who is at the moment (Drake or Alex)

20. Do they have any overpowering fears?
Being part of a noble family he fears the safety of his younger siblings as they have received many threats of kidnappings. He also fears that his secret life as Drake will be discovered

[infernalpume]

Drake Erif, on 16 January 2013 - 04:21 PM, said:

Well I haven't Rp'd much in general and never have done it in GW2 but I did the 20 questions to help bring popularity back to good ol' humans!

Here's the 20 question for Drake Erif

Comeback of the humans! Nice character xD the noble back story is a good'un, but I still like my commoner Christa

1. What is their full name?
Alexander Rosenkrantz

2. What is their title, rank, or nickname? How did they get it?
Alex. Uses the created name "Drake Erif" While doing things his family would very much disapprove of...

3. Fight or Flight? Why?
He will fight when he has to but much more prefers to talk things out or slip away unnoticed. If he attracts too much attention to himself it may come to light who he really is and ruin his family's name

4. What was their education like?
Home schooled by many different tutors. Tough curriculum and long hours. Between this and his strict parents he had little time to himself and even less time play outside and make friends.

5. How do they view time? (Obsessing over the past, worrying about the future, etc)
He likes to live in the now. The future is dictated by what happens now and the past is long behind him.

6. How do they express love or affection to others?
As Alex he will express his affection in a very courtly manner as he has been raised. As Drake he fears being discovered so he would rather avoid expressing any feelings to anyone at all and instead would divert  the conversation (or person) away with a quip

7. How do they express dislike or hatred to others? How do they show hatred for an ally or other undesired companion?
He holds himself back to tongue in cheek comments and keeps to his refined manners despite wanting to punch them in the face. If it's an ally he will later sit them down and have a serious talk about how things will need to change or they will get the boot (he may be a little stuck up) As Drake, he will simply speak his mind and be off before a conflict can ensue

8. How do they react when others express love or affection to them? If they like them back?
As the eldest son of a noble family and his refined manner he has had many women try for his affection and he politely turn them down if he is not interested, at first he would feel bad but now it's almost a common occurrence and just plain annoying. If he likes someone back he will be very upfront about it and take them out around Divinity's Reach or on a tour of his family's manse... which may end at his bedroom...

9. How to they react when someone expresses hatred of a dislike for them? If it’s someone they trust or respect?
He's used to being hated for no reason, mainly the lower class scoffing at him and his nobility so he shrugs it off, however if it's from someone he trusts or loves it wounds him greatly and he tries to immediately do what he can do remedy the situation if possible

10. Why do they fight? Do they enjoy violence or do it for a cause?
He will only fight if necessary or to protect a friend or loved one

11. How do they react to uncomfortable, dangerous, or awkward situations?
He's not exactly the bravest individual and will use his skills to talk or sneak out of a bad situation

12. How old are they? Does their age affect their ability to act honestly? (Are too young to make decisions, senile, etc)
22-years-old. Due to his noble upbringing he has spent little time out of Divinity's Reach and his knowledge about the outside is limited to his teachings.

13. Do they have any heartfelt beliefs that can obstruct progress? (A religious zealot with strange customs, taken a vow of silence, etc)
No

14. Are they a social deviant or outcast? What alienates them from the norm?
Alex is very social but when disguised as Drake he may seem a social outcast as he keeps to himself for the most part... until he gets drunk...

15. How do they respond to orders? If it’s someone they respect? If someone they don’t respect?
Growing up he was always being barked at by his father so taking orders is just everyday life for him, he may not like it but he just nods and carries them out.

16. Do they have any racial, lifestyle, gender, or other xenophobic tendencies that make them disrespect or distrust others? Were they raised by this belief?
Just the general dislike towards Charr and a slight annoyance of the Asura, always rambling about another new invention that will change the way we all live.

17. How do they greet a friend?
With a smile and a strong handshake

18. How do they greet a foe?
He will give them a glance to let them know he knows they are there and then continue to do what he is doing as to let them know he is not interested in what they have to do or say.

19. Do they have any unsettling habits?
Likes to drink but doesn't drink very often which in turn makes him get drunk very quickly which can get messy if he forgets who is at the moment (Drake or Alex)

20. Do they have any overpowering fears?
Being part of a noble family he fears the safety of his younger siblings as they have received many threats of kidnappings. He also fears that his secret life as Drake will be discovered

[Reina Takayama]

Name: Reina Takayama
Class: Mesmer

Story: Hailing from the kingdom in the far west, the Takayama clan once took over and lorded over a mighty area of land, brought its soil to prosperity and its people to fortune. Despite warring factions and conflicts on fronts, their territory was on a defensible strategic location and held sturdy ground over the centuries; its walls never failed to stand. As a result, there were great numbers of loyal followers and servants of their noble bloodline, their tribe was unified. Their impregnable forces and secluded location soon became that of a myth and they were mostly left alone. Though they stood strong, under Usoku's rule and under its new successors, used to their pacifist lifestyle, their numbers were thinned and their fortresses began to crumble. Like many others, the remaining Takayama escaped towards Tyria.

Reina Takayama's family and its followers were lucky enough to take shelter in Divinity's Reach in Kryta where they still had several close friends within the Ministry. Soon after, they found safe work amongst the noble class. And hence, Reina was born under the protection of the Queen and the royal guards and became a favourite amongst the nobles with no knowledge of the Takayama heritage.

She became a studious, careful and quiet girl, always putting manners ahead of her. Despite her timidness, she once found herself lost outside of the royal grounds thereby befriending several neighbourhood children. From then on, she was often dragged on adventures throughout the massive city with her friends.

She never left the city and was refused the chance to join the military fronts to practice her magic, her father believing that she needed more time to develop her practical smarts. Her older sister however, was rebellious and bold and always snuck out of the city and adventured alone. She was stalwart to her studies under the Seraph guard and soon joined the front as a guardian. Reina would often envy her sister's stories and dreamed of taking up the sword.

She soon had the opportunity however, as when she turned nineteen, her sister disappeared while patrolling with her unit. Much to everyone's dismay, no trace of their entire unit was found. The family had to deal with the tragic loss but her father had second thoughts. Soon, her father became wrapped up into a complicated entangle of Ministry politics and affairs. Against the knowledge of the Ministry and the Queen, her father seeking justice, began to investigate into matters himself, awakening a new grudge against the Takayama. Reina was of course, oblivious to everything but her studies but would notice her father's troubling expressions and her mother's tension.

Two weeks before she turned twenty, her parents were found murdered in their bed, a silent unnatural death with no struggle or blood shed. She was never allowed to see them for a last time, but instead charged by her godfather, a Ministry official, with the fault of her family's deaths. Although Queen Jennah and the Shining Blade attempted to protect her, somehow evidence had turned against her and threw her into the hands of the Seraph.

She fled Divinity's Reach immediately too broken to fight for her innocence, traumatized and in tears, her life suddenly flipped upside down. No longer was she protected within the walls and courtyard of the nobility and for weeks, she yearned for her own death. A friend of hers, now a keeper of a farmstead, took her in and amongst the common folk, Reina adapted new perspectives.

However, any peace was short lived as the Seraph had been dispatched to hunt her down. Through the lands of Kryta and the rest of Tyria she began to take on a new life, discover her strength and seek the truth behind her parents' deaths and her sister's disappearance.



Questions:

1. What is their full name?
Reina Takayama

2. What is their title, rank, or nickname? How did they get it?
Rei, in the later parts of her life amongst allies/comrades and friends.

3. Fight or Flight? Why?
More tendency to take flight in the beginning parts of her journey, fight when necessary and forced to. Prefers to talk through conflicts. Often times might seem naive in hoping for resolution even amongst the enemy.

4. What was their education like?
Mentored by the teachers of the noble class in Divinity's Reach in various subjects. Was a student to Countess Anise and Queen Jennah herself at times in the mesmeric arts but her main instructor was a retired mesmer from the Seraph Guard now a Ministry official.

5. How do they view time? (Obsessing over the past, worrying about the future, etc)
She tries not to think of the past and lives in the present. However, her past continues to haunt her and she is forced to deal with the unanswered questions especially as she unravels certain truths coincidentally along her journey.

6. How do they express love or affection to others?
She is timid by nature and tries to keep everything to herself. To others she will be polite and courteous. To anyone she likes or loves, it will take great strides for her to reveal her feelings.

7. How do they express dislike or hatred to others? How do they show hatred for an ally or other undesired companion?
She hides her feelings by nature, and does not display her hatred or dislike. She was taught to be courteous no matter the situation and was required to do so amongst the nobility. She carries this throughout life but eventually doesn't hesitate to stand up for those who are oppressed and against those who are immoral or unjust.

8. How do they react when others express love or affection to them? If they like them back?
She will generally be embarrassed and flustered. She will need time to think and slowly warm up to others affection. On the contrary, she is very warm hearted and pleasant to kind friendship.

9. How to they react when someone expresses hatred of a dislike for them? If it’s someone they trust or respect?
She is not used to be hated or being disliked. She will do all she can to understand how she can change that and try to naively "love her enemies".

10. Why do they fight? Do they enjoy violence or do it for a cause?
She fights only when necessary, if it means defending herself, protecting others in danger or is forced to in order to achieve something she believes is right. Ultimately, she fights for justice amongst the corrupt and eventually, against the Dragons to prevent harm to further innocent citizens.

11. How do they react to uncomfortable, dangerous, or awkward situations?
She usually makes things more awkward either by not knowing what to say or trying to fix the situation but makes it worse. In times of danger, if she can talk out of it she will try but most of the time, it ends in failure. However, uncannily, in the absolute worse situations, she succeeds in her negotiations.

12. How old are they? Does their age affect their ability to act honestly? (Are too young to make decisions, senile, etc)
Nineteen to twenty. Having been sheltered, she may seem naive but carries her responsibility, duty and dignity seriously unlike her age.

13. Do they have any heartfelt beliefs that can obstruct progress? (A religious zealot with strange customs, taken a vow of silence, etc)
She doesn't believe in violence, only when violence is necessary. This can become a problem in some situations, causing hesitation and delay.

14. Are they a social deviant or outcast? What alienates them from the norm?
Originally she fled from Divinity's Reach and the community she grew up in. Otherwise, she is generally well loved by people she comes across.

15. How do they respond to orders? If it’s someone they respect? If someone they don’t respect?
Despite not being so outspoken, generally she is inwardly rebellious, and doesn't enjoy listening to instructions. She will comply if the orders are just and are in tune with her beliefs and morals, but if that is not the case, she would refuse.

16. Do they have any racial, lifestyle, gender, or other xenophobic tendencies that make them disrespect or distrust others? Were they raised by this belief?
She is used to humans, and therefore is uncomfortable with other races at first. Soon, she learns to love all whom she comes across.

17. How do they greet a friend?
A polite wave and nod, a smile, and a hug for closer friends.

18. How do they greet a foe?
Awkward silence and glance before looking away. Hand on sword if it is a foe she loathes that may end in a confrontation.

19. Do they have any unsettling habits?
Fidgets excessively with her fingers, her hair, her sword or anything really, when flustered or when she's concerned/thinking.

20. Do they have any overpowering fears?
Yes, but nothing concrete or specific. Inward fears of being rejected, fear of losing her dignity, fear of never finding her sister, etc. But nothing overpowering.

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[Desiree]

I wrote a backstory for my character yesterday because the [nevr] forum inspired me to. But due to some strange events that occurred the very next day, I'm not sure if anyone will actually get to read my backstory and tell meh what they think, so I guess I'm posting it out here for all of yew to point and laff at! ^^;

My story ish based on my in-game character creation backstory, Edge of Destiny, the guild wars 2 wiki, and some on-location research in game! ^^

And yew can find my character's backstory on Wattpad. It makes it easier for meh to make changes wiffout having to update it everywhere (especially if a copy of it ish somewhere I won't even have access to. ^^;

My Character's Backstory

Oh, and questionnaires are fun. I guesses I'm gunna answer most of these questions based on an idealized version of who I wanna be, because thash really who my character ish. :3 These questions are all answered at the moment of character creation. I dun fink it can really be considered a "backstory" if it includes events of the game, do yew? ^^;

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1. What is their full name?
Hewwo, my name ish Desiree Buttercup. Its nice to meet yew! *curtsies*

2. What is their title, rank, or nickname? How did they get it?
Some people call meh a slut. I dun even know what it means, but the way they say it doesn't make it sound very nice. :< B-but I guess on the moar positive side, people call meh Lyssa's Gift or some other variants of that. I fink they say itsh because I'm pwetty or cute or something. I like cute stuff though, so I guess I dun really mind that nickname. ^^; Finally, some people call meh Kitteh because of my kitteh ear headband! I've had it since I was wittle when a nice ghost gave it to meh. ^^;

3. Fight or Flight? Why?
U-um... where's the option where I curtsy and say hewwo? ^^; I ishn't very gewds at fighting, and I'm not very fast at running, so preferably, I makes a clone, and creep away as the clone tries to make frwiends wiff the person. Unless the person ish someone knows, I guess. Then itsh better to be moar personal! ^^

4. What was their education like?
Daddy taught meh how to defend myself wiff a sword, and I had some basic educations in the school at Ebonhawke. I can use proper grammar, and spellings, but dis ish moar cutes, ishn't it? ^^;

5. How do they view time? (Obsessing over the past, worrying about the future, etc)
Meeow... liff in the moment! Though don't forget about your future, because it might catch up wiff yew if yew jus let it sit there. :3

6. How do they express love or affection to others?
U-um... I guess I hang out wiff them, talk to them a lots, and trust them. I guesses I'll do stuffs for them that dusn't make sense to meh and hopes that they ish looking out for meh and stuffs. ^^;

7. How do they express dislike or hatred to others? How do they show hatred for an ally or other undesired companion?
D-dislike and h-hatred? T-those words are kinda strong. :< U-um, I guess toward companions I dun really like, I'll still try to be nice to them and stuffs. ^^;

8. How do they react when others express love or affection to them? If they like them back?
I-I guess if people are nice to meh, I should be nice to them backs, rights? And I dunno about liking them backs. Ishn't that sorta like the sixth question? ^^;

9. How to they react when someone expresses hatred of a dislike for them? If it’s someone they trust or respect?
U-um, I guess I get sad if itsh jus someone, and really sad if itsh someone I respect! I dun like making people sads and I guesses I'll tries my best to makes them happeh again. Sometimes it dusn't really work outs though. v.v

10. Why do they fight? Do they enjoy violence or do it for a cause?
W-well, I've sorta always grown up around fighting, living in Ebonhawke and all when the charr wanted to kill us all. D: So I guess I fight for my survival, but I'd really rather not fight if I didn't hafta! For a while, I helped lead a gang, but I left them because I felt like I was fighting for the wrong stuffs, so nao I fink I fight to help other people survive, jus like the brave soldiers who died to save meh!

11. How do they react to uncomfortable, dangerous, or awkward situations?
I smile and try to make friends wiff someone strong or scawwie, I guesses. ^^; At least I'll haff a frwiend to help meh then, rights? Meow! ^^;

12. How old are they? Does their age affect their ability to act honestly? (Are too young to make decisions, senile, etc)
U-um, I ish sixteen. I'm not very gewds at making decisions, and I likes asking other people who are close to meh to help meh out wiff them when they can. If there's nyu one to help, I usually jus go wiff what makes the most sense to meh, if I can reason it out in times. ^^;

13. Do they have any heartfelt beliefs that can obstruct progress? (A religious zealot with strange customs, taken a vow of silence, etc)
U-um... I fink that everyone ish jus people wiff their own stories, lives, and dreams, and it'd be great if we could all get alongs. ^^; But I guess it makes sense that not everyone will try... I mean, how much luck would we haff trying to reason wiff a elder dragon, rights? x.x But if yew're not a dragon, surely yew'll listen to some kinda reason? ^^;

14. Are they a social deviant or outcast? What alienates them from the norm?
Sometimes, I feel like I dun really fit in wiff anyone, but I try my best to be friends wiff people I respect and get to know everyone and stuffs. I really do. D:

15. How do they respond to orders? If it’s someone they respect? If someone they don’t respect?
U-um... I guess I dun mind following orders. I fink I'll follow orders better if itsh someone I likes. If I dun really likes someone, I'd still follow them, but mebee not as happily or willingly? ^^;

16. Do they have any racial, lifestyle, gender, or other xenophobic tendencies that make them disrespect or distrust others? Were they raised by this belief?
U-um, I grew up being told by daddy that charr were big fat meanies who killed mommy, but I saw them fighting alongside humans back in Ebonhawke when giant hyenas and ogres were rampaging around! I know I was too scawwred to think clearly back then, but in retrospect, they saved my life. I was horrrible at fighting back thens, and there was nyu way I could've defended myself if an ogre or even a hyena walked up to my door! x.x

17. How do they greet a friend?
Huggles and curtsies! Nyaa~ ^^

18. How do they greet a foe?
I-i guess it depends on what I ish doing. I guess I might bows, waves, tries to talk to them and let them know I ish friendly, or I might summon a clone and haff the clone do those thingies when I run aways. ^^;

19. Do they have any unsettling habits?
U-unsettling habits? L-like... um... I-i can't fink of any. I guess some people hates the way I talk and acts, thoughs. And some humans are utterly disgusted by my kitteh ear headband and how I likes to meow. They say that I wanna be a charr, but I sorta like being a cute widdle human. Charr are a little too big and furry for meh, I guesses? S-sowweh if yew ish a charr! I-I fink itsh nice being a charr too--but itsh jus not for meh, yew know?

20. Do they have any overpowering fears?
I-I ish terrified of the thought that I mights be left alone or abandoned or something. U-um, a-are yew leaving? Nyuu, pwease dun go! :<

Looking back at the questions, itsh kinda interesting how there aren't any questions about how other characters perceive our characters. Thash actually pretty important too, yew know. ^^;

Reina Takayama, on 17 January 2013 - 09:57 AM, said:

3. Fight or Flight? Why?
More tendency to take flight in the beginning parts of her journey, fight when necessary and forced to. Prefers to talk through conflicts. Often times might seem naive in hoping for resolution even amongst the enemy.

I was wonderings, do yew actually do that in game? This fing happened in WvW one day... I was in Eternal Battlegrounds, doing the jumping puzzle, and I was hopping across the arena when suddenly a Yak's Bend invader appeared! D: Some people at the top of the arena from our server hit the person, and then the invader hit meh and I got in combat so I couldn't keep jumping anymoar! And then I sent the invader a party invite, and then she accepted and said something along the lines of "WTF how are you in my party," and then I jus said, "I ishn't hitting yew!" and then she said "One moment." And then she went back into the dark room. My in-combat indicator went away, and I finished up the arena. And then she came back out again and started attacking the other people on our server. I-I ishn't really sure what happened, but I like to fink that I actually managed to talk my way out of conflict there. ^^;

[Reina Takayama]

Desiree, on 21 January 2013 - 03:17 AM, said:

I wrote a backstory for my character yesterday because the [nevr] forum inspired me to. But due to some strange events that occurred the very next day, I'm not sure if anyone will actually get to read my backstory and tell meh what they think, so I guess I'm posting it out here for all of yew to point and laff at! ^^;

My story ish based on my in-game character creation backstory, Edge of Destiny, the guild wars 2 wiki, and some on-location research in game! ^^

And yew can find my character's backstory on Wattpad. It makes it easier for meh to make changes wiffout having to update it everywhere (especially if a copy of it ish somewhere I won't even have access to. ^^;

My Character's Backstory

Oh, and questionnaires are fun. I guesses I'm gunna answer most of these questions based on an idealized version of who I wanna be, because thash really who my character ish. :3 These questions are all answered at the moment of character creation. I dun fink it can really be considered a "backstory" if it includes events of the game, do yew? ^^;



Looking back at the questions, itsh kinda interesting how there aren't any questions about how other characters perceive our characters. Thash actually pretty important too, yew know. ^^;



I was wonderings, do yew actually do that in game? This fing happened in WvW one day... I was in Eternal Battlegrounds, doing the jumping puzzle, and I was hopping across the arena when suddenly a Yak's Bend invader appeared! D: Some people at the top of the arena from our server hit the person, and then the invader hit meh and I got in combat so I couldn't keep jumping anymoar! And then I sent the invader a party invite, and then she accepted and said something along the lines of "WTF how are you in my party," and then I jus said, "I ishn't hitting yew!" and then she said "One moment." And then she went back into the dark room. My in-combat indicator went away, and I finished up the arena. And then she came back out again and started attacking the other people on our server. I-I ishn't really sure what happened, but I like to fink that I actually managed to talk my way out of conflict there. ^^;

This story is actually extremely well written in my opinion! I recommend everyone to check it out I kind of had goosebumps how accurate and visual it is... like i was actually there when history was being made haha. Great work Des