Post by January on Mar 3, 2009 14:34:10 GMT -5
(OOC: This character IS Roland from PHS #259, just with his personality altered. With this in mind, I have taken the liberty of transferring his experience and items to this character. If a staff member sees a problem with this, let them contact me posthaste so we might hammer out the problem. I have taken into account the fact that I made this character as an original 42 character (30 extra stat points) and have deducted them from my total stats since it turns out that he is a transfer after all.)
Basic Information[/u]
(PIC COMING SOON)
Name: January Griffon Rourke
Nickname: Griff, Jan, Rourke
Age/Grade: 16/10th Grade
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 165 lbs
Gender: Male
Sexuality: Heterosexy
Eye Color: Blue-gray
Hair: Brown
Pastime Information
Hobbies/Talents/Skills: Leadership, black market, fighting, organizing, literature, music
Sports: Free-running, martial arts
Clubs: None
Gangs: The Phantom Regiment
Mental Information
Personality: On the outside, Griff appears to be a born criminal. Shrewd, opportunistic, and aggressive, Griff sees every weakness and exploits those weaknesses for whatever agenda. Interestingly enough, he does not confuse possessing weaknessess with being worthless, and respects all people and their choices equally for this reason. He sees himself as a businessman of sorts.
Inside, Griff is a bit of a mess. Due to the circumstances of his "birth," Griff is constantly plagued by confusion over the meaning of his existence. This insecurity has led him to develop a drive for power and influence to fill the emotional void it creates. In his spare time, he is always reading literature of some sort in an effort to explore for meaning.
Before you get the impression that Griff is another angsty tough-guy wannabe, I'll point out that he does know how to have a good time, given the right company. He likes going to clubs, for example; anywhere with plenty of noise, darkness, and energy is very much his scene. He drinks and does some drugs here and there, but keeps it under control for the most part.
He makes few close friends, but he takes good care of his own people. In romance, most women bore him; it takes a really special personality to attract his attention. He has no intentions of living long, so he's always on the lookout for the perfect partner in crime.
Likes:
Power, Music, Literature, good business, competence
Dislikes:
Incompetence, rashness
Mentality: Post-traumatic disassociative identity disorder
Ideal: Power is Truth and Truth is Meaning
Belief: To Reason is to Exist
Physical Information
Build: toned and slim
Head: Sharp sharp eyes, angular jaw, 5 O'clock shadow
Torso: toned and slim and longish
Arms: toned, strong and precise hands
Legs: again, toned and tall
Feet: normal feet for his build
Defining marks: Some scars from old fights.
Apparel Information
Head Gear: Shady brimmed hat or a bandana
Shirts: Button-down solid colored shirts and solid colored ties. Sometimes adds a suit jacket with colorful pocket-square.
Pants: Dark dress pants or dark, loose denim jeans.
Shoes: Dark dress shoes or dark combat boots.
Misc: White formal gloves or dark fingerless "hobo" gloves
Fighting Information
Fighting Style: Street Brawling/Xiaolin Boxing
Years Practiced: 9
Description of style: Boxing is a fighting style that focuses on the use of hands as the main means of striking at the opponent. Graff's fighting style accentuates single, strong blows that deliver high-impact damage. Heavy damage from being knocked into walls or onto the ground are counted on as much as the blows themselves. Street brawling adds grappling, holds, throws, and kicks for a vicious and diverse combo.
Overall Strengths: Due to the experiences January has had throught his life, he is no stranger to combat, or to pain and torture. He is a seasoned fighter with a good head on his shoulders, and is in great physical condition. He chooses his battles carefully, and knows when to quit.
Overall Weaknesses: The weakest point in January's capabilites is in his mind. While naturally intelligent and highly logical, his mental processess are bogged down by the psychological trauma and resulting scars on his mind. The current equilibrium his mind has reached may only be a temporary calm before the storm.
History Information
History: History: Griff's history is short and extraordinary.
Under Sean Barker's direction, scientists used the inmates of the Enforcers' Correctional Facility in a variety of twisted scientific experiments for an as of yet unknown purpose. One experiment was an attempt to artificially integrate a second Qi ability into the test subject.
In this case, the subject being used for the experiment was named Roland Walter Graff, a student from the local PHS, number 259. He had been abducted during the confusion of a hectic battle between the school's students and the malicious Enforcers.
While other students were escaping from their cells and trying to escape the correctional facility, the experiment on Roland continued. Eventually giving up when Roland showed no signs of reacting to their efforts, they were about to discard their test subject when a certain man named Honda stopped by. Honda chose to use his own special technique on Roland, turning the student's body into a puppet. Honda sent Roland into battle against his own classmates.
During this whole mess, Roland regained consciousness and immediately became aware of a separate presence in his mind. It was as if another mind was residing there. In a way, the scientists' experiment had succeeded; a new Qi was created, but along with it was born a completely new and separate consciousness. Griff was born. He carried identical experiential memories to Roland, but no other aspect of his twin's personality.
the new personality lurked in the back of Roland's mind as he wandered the streets and attended PHS#42 as "Johnny Smathers;" a third personality concocted by Roland's mind as a coping mechanism after the horrors of the correctional facility. Finally, after a titantic mental struggle, January became the dominant personality and suppressed theother two to near non-existant levels.
Living Status Information[/u]
Type of residence: He has a hideout in the city somewhere that he calls "Rafters." Further details will be revealed in threads.
Roommates: None
Cases Against The Faculty: 0
Cases Of Hurting Students: 0
Canisters posessed:
6x Orange Canisters (Semen production x1000)
Sources of Stat Points
[/li][li]10 - End of the Enforcers (Open)
[/li][li]30 - Taken (for the 5)
[/li][li]6 - Administration Present
[/li][li]2 - AP AnaPhysio :: GET YER ASSES ON HERE.
[/li][li]2 + 1 Wisdom - Dreams and Nightmares (November 2008)
[/li][li]63 - Correctional Facility Event: Prisoner Participant[/li][/ul]
Statistics (Current Cap = 40+5)
Fights
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Name: Roland Walter Graff
Age: 16
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 155 lbs
Blood Type: O+
Gender: Male
Sexuality: Heterosexual
Eye Color: Blue
Hair: Dirty blond
Pass Time Information
Hobbies: Thinking, walking, playing music, hearing music, model railroading, drawing, writing, reading
Talents: Drumming, harmonica, gaming, marksmanship, wiring, listening, martial arts
Favorite things: Storms, the outdoors, music, autumn, wholesome work, hearty food, good loving, and some quiet time alone when he can get it.
Mental Information
Personality:
General: Roland takes a very slow-and-steady approach to life. He is friendly and empathetic towards most people. Sometimes he is misunderstood as being cold and aloof because he rarely initiates conversation with strangers; they have their own things to worry about, no need to be getting in the way. Inside his head, his mind is constantly humming along with thought. He would never dream of claiming any higher intellect than anyone; just because you think a lot doesn't mean you think the right things, or even anything useful or meaningful at all. He has an incurable streak of romance in his nature, and is quick to believe the best of people rather than be suspicious. Roland does not put much stock in superficial opinions people might form about him, and will quietly move on rather than pursue interaction with people who show no desire to interact with him on good terms.
Friends: Loyalty is the word. Roland has his friends' backs without question. He forms very few genuine friendships, preferring a small core group of friends rather than a slew of acquaintences.
Relationships: Roland is searching for someone really special to be his other half. He is extremely patient and will not settle down until he is absolutely sure he has the right person. Some might interpret this as having standards set too high, but he sees no reason to settle for less than the best. He is not against fun low-commitment encounters, but he does not confuse them with the real deal.
Mentality: Life is long and the world is beautiful, as are all its contents; take it slow and enjoy it all. Relish in experiences as they surface and don't look back except through objective reflection.
Ideal: Don't worry, be happy.
Belief: Most people, except the most selfish, have some degree of inherent goodness or desire to be good, and the result is that, on average, people are decent.
Physical Information
Build: Tall and a bit on the thin side, very low body fat, generally toned musculature but certainly nothing excessive
Head: Strong jaw. Angular but not unattractive facial features. Face naturally has a small, confident smile. Very sharp eyes that always seem intent on something. Hair is almost shoulder length, and is frequently unkempt. Grows facial hair well, which Roland usually keeps under control.
Torso: Fairly wide-set shoulders. Long trunk. Slouching when not paying attention to posture, otherwise straight-backed and chest out.
Arms: Long arms. Thin wrists. Long hands and fingers. Muscles appear well trained but not notably large.
Legs: Long. Turned calves. Slim hips. Muscles: same deal as arms.
Feet: Average-sized feet (Size 11.5) A little bit flat-footed; wears prescription-assigned corrective inserts in his shoes.
Apparel Information
Roland dresses however he wants to. most of the time he just puts on whatever he can find on his floor that doesn't smell bad and isn't too wrinkled, but when he cleans himself up he cleans up really good, sometimes even making him difficult for acquaintances to recognize him.
Head Gear: Roland doesn't wear hats often, for he is cursed with exceptionally bad hat-hair afterward if he does.
Shirts: Mostly button-down shirts of single colors or simple unobtrusive patterns, sometimes over a random t-shirt and sometimes no.
Pants: Baggy carpenter jeans or slimmer single-color slacks. Sometimes cargo shorts in warm weather.
Shoes: Sandals in warm weather, sneakers otherwise. Has huge boots for inclement weather that he enjoys stomping around in when the occasion arises.
Misc: Wears one fingerless glove on his left hand when out in public. Wears a dull silver watch with a red leather band on his left wrist. Discrete, sharp tattoo of roman numerals 'IX' on left shoulder blade.
Fighting Information
Fighting Style: Xiaolin Boxing - Drunken Fist
Years Practiced: Nine
Description of style: Quick reflex, extreme muscle control, and most importantly balance are required for this overtly comical and wasteful style of fighting. By carrying the momentum of feigned stumbles and falls through into offensive and defensive motions, an unpredictable and arrhythmic battle style is generated.
History Information
History:
Born to a poor family in a rural citrus-farming community near the city. His parents were divorced by his third year of life, and he lived with his mother from then on. He took a job as early as he could to help make ends meet, and understands the value of a day's honest work. It's a good thing school came so easy to him, as he would not have had long hours for homework anyway with work and all.
Mom decides to go back to college to complete her education so she can support herself better. In the meantime money would be tighter than ever, so the two talked it over and decided that she would go off to campus for school, and Roland would have to go to a high school in the city and live on his own, either in dorms at a boarding school or in available apartment space near school. The famous (or INfamous) PHS 259 seemed as good a choice as any.[/quote][/center]
Basic Information[/u]
(PIC COMING SOON)
Name: January Griffon Rourke
Nickname: Griff, Jan, Rourke
Age/Grade: 16/10th Grade
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 165 lbs
Gender: Male
Sexuality: Heterosexy
Eye Color: Blue-gray
Hair: Brown
Pastime Information
Hobbies/Talents/Skills: Leadership, black market, fighting, organizing, literature, music
Sports: Free-running, martial arts
Clubs: None
Gangs: The Phantom Regiment
Mental Information
Personality: On the outside, Griff appears to be a born criminal. Shrewd, opportunistic, and aggressive, Griff sees every weakness and exploits those weaknesses for whatever agenda. Interestingly enough, he does not confuse possessing weaknessess with being worthless, and respects all people and their choices equally for this reason. He sees himself as a businessman of sorts.
Inside, Griff is a bit of a mess. Due to the circumstances of his "birth," Griff is constantly plagued by confusion over the meaning of his existence. This insecurity has led him to develop a drive for power and influence to fill the emotional void it creates. In his spare time, he is always reading literature of some sort in an effort to explore for meaning.
Before you get the impression that Griff is another angsty tough-guy wannabe, I'll point out that he does know how to have a good time, given the right company. He likes going to clubs, for example; anywhere with plenty of noise, darkness, and energy is very much his scene. He drinks and does some drugs here and there, but keeps it under control for the most part.
He makes few close friends, but he takes good care of his own people. In romance, most women bore him; it takes a really special personality to attract his attention. He has no intentions of living long, so he's always on the lookout for the perfect partner in crime.
Likes:
Power, Music, Literature, good business, competence
Dislikes:
Incompetence, rashness
Mentality: Post-traumatic disassociative identity disorder
Ideal: Power is Truth and Truth is Meaning
Belief: To Reason is to Exist
Physical Information
Build: toned and slim
Head: Sharp sharp eyes, angular jaw, 5 O'clock shadow
Torso: toned and slim and longish
Arms: toned, strong and precise hands
Legs: again, toned and tall
Feet: normal feet for his build
Defining marks: Some scars from old fights.
Apparel Information
Head Gear: Shady brimmed hat or a bandana
Shirts: Button-down solid colored shirts and solid colored ties. Sometimes adds a suit jacket with colorful pocket-square.
Pants: Dark dress pants or dark, loose denim jeans.
Shoes: Dark dress shoes or dark combat boots.
Misc: White formal gloves or dark fingerless "hobo" gloves
Fighting Information
Fighting Style: Street Brawling/Xiaolin Boxing
Years Practiced: 9
Description of style: Boxing is a fighting style that focuses on the use of hands as the main means of striking at the opponent. Graff's fighting style accentuates single, strong blows that deliver high-impact damage. Heavy damage from being knocked into walls or onto the ground are counted on as much as the blows themselves. Street brawling adds grappling, holds, throws, and kicks for a vicious and diverse combo.
Overall Strengths: Due to the experiences January has had throught his life, he is no stranger to combat, or to pain and torture. He is a seasoned fighter with a good head on his shoulders, and is in great physical condition. He chooses his battles carefully, and knows when to quit.
Overall Weaknesses: The weakest point in January's capabilites is in his mind. While naturally intelligent and highly logical, his mental processess are bogged down by the psychological trauma and resulting scars on his mind. The current equilibrium his mind has reached may only be a temporary calm before the storm.
History Information
History: History: Griff's history is short and extraordinary.
Under Sean Barker's direction, scientists used the inmates of the Enforcers' Correctional Facility in a variety of twisted scientific experiments for an as of yet unknown purpose. One experiment was an attempt to artificially integrate a second Qi ability into the test subject.
In this case, the subject being used for the experiment was named Roland Walter Graff, a student from the local PHS, number 259. He had been abducted during the confusion of a hectic battle between the school's students and the malicious Enforcers.
While other students were escaping from their cells and trying to escape the correctional facility, the experiment on Roland continued. Eventually giving up when Roland showed no signs of reacting to their efforts, they were about to discard their test subject when a certain man named Honda stopped by. Honda chose to use his own special technique on Roland, turning the student's body into a puppet. Honda sent Roland into battle against his own classmates.
During this whole mess, Roland regained consciousness and immediately became aware of a separate presence in his mind. It was as if another mind was residing there. In a way, the scientists' experiment had succeeded; a new Qi was created, but along with it was born a completely new and separate consciousness. Griff was born. He carried identical experiential memories to Roland, but no other aspect of his twin's personality.
the new personality lurked in the back of Roland's mind as he wandered the streets and attended PHS#42 as "Johnny Smathers;" a third personality concocted by Roland's mind as a coping mechanism after the horrors of the correctional facility. Finally, after a titantic mental struggle, January became the dominant personality and suppressed theother two to near non-existant levels.
Living Status Information[/u]
Type of residence: He has a hideout in the city somewhere that he calls "Rafters." Further details will be revealed in threads.
Roommates: None
Cases Against The Faculty: 0
Cases Of Hurting Students: 0
| Slot | Item(s) |
| Head | |
| Hat/Bandanna | None |
| Earrings | None |
| Glasses | None |
| [/td | |
| Torso | |
| Shirt | None |
| Jacket/Coat | None |
| Necklace | None |
| [/td | |
| Arms | |
| Arm | None |
| Wrist | None |
| Gloves | Sonic Boom: (+5 Strength, +5 Dexterity, +5 All Statistic Capacities, Sonic Boom Effect) Details: Perhaps its all from the torture or from everything else that the seven prisoners of the Correctional Facility have gone through. But those seven have developed in themselves what can only be described as an "item" though it has no real tangible physical form. This "Sonic Boom" has gives, wherever it is equipped, the effect of a sonic boom. Penetrating defenses, the backlash and a blast of wind from any and all from the equipped attack will leave left-over blasts of wind, capable of tearing up non-organic material (including the enviroment), and providing incredible knock-back/down ability. If, for example, "Sonic Boom" was equipped to a person's fists, that person's punches would have the sonic boom effect. Equipped on the elbows, an elbow would provide a sonic boom effect. Its all at the "wearer's" discretion. Image *Not Physical. *Sonic Boom Effect Is Loosely Intepreted (Short-Range Projectile Of An Inch, Increased Impact, Deafening Sounds, Etcetera, Or Lack Of, At The User's Discretion), And Is To Encourage XIN-Type Fighting. *Cannot Be Traded/Lent/Etcetera. *Cannot Be Sold. *Cannot Be Upgraded. |
| Ring | None |
| [/td | |
| Legs | |
| Pants | None |
| Shin | None |
| Shoes | None |
| Belt | None |
| [/td | |
| Misc | |
| 1 | "Dom Av Klippe" [Translation From Norwegion: Judgement Of Rock: (+1 Strength, +10 Dexterity, +39 Charisma, Strumming All Six Strings At Once For 10 Charisma Launches A Non-Harmful 3 Strength Tune For Everyone Who Hears It, Strum Attack Can Be Amplified 5x Via Stationary Amp [Must Be Created Via Custom Item System]) [Uses 6x Wire Metal, 16x Sheet Metal] Details: According to the rescuing Student Dean, "Kaufman" there was an Enforcer who was rushing from a nearby equipment storeroom to the fallen student's body, having grabbed what appeared to be the closest thing he could grab to quickly finish off one of the Correctional Facility's last experiments. Knocking out the man with a quick shot from his Nagant, the sharp guitar fell harmlessly onto the unconscious student's chest. For some reason, it seemed to fit. Taking an interest in it, the Student Dean picked it up, strummed it, and found some of the walls and debris about them blasting away lightly. Heck, even he felt like his ears might be bleeding. But it sounded really, really nice. Since he was seemingly already doing this with all the others he had found down here, he tucked the guitar into the boy's arms, and hefted him off to one of the nearby teachers, for his keeping. On its own, not too much is known about this ring... just that it seems to have a few words inscribed on it in Norwegion. Equipped with an AOE attack that attacks all, while weak, there could be many technicalities where it could effecitively prove to be one of the strongest things---Especially if ear plugs are used in conjunction with it. Image *Unbreakable. *Weighs 10 lbs Due To Material Refinement. *Goes On Finger. *Never Out Of Tune. *Person Can Play Dragon Force's "Fire And Flames" Perfectly. *Can Be Fitted With A Strap. *Customizable. |
| 2 | None |
Canisters posessed:
6x Orange Canisters (Semen production x1000)
Sources of Stat Points
[/li][li]10 - End of the Enforcers (Open)
[/li][li]30 - Taken (for the 5)
[/li][li]6 - Administration Present
[/li][li]2 - AP AnaPhysio :: GET YER ASSES ON HERE.
[/li][li]2 + 1 Wisdom - Dreams and Nightmares (November 2008)
[/li][li]63 - Correctional Facility Event: Prisoner Participant[/li][/ul]
- None Yet
Statistics (Current Cap = 40+5)
| Stat | Base | Added EXP | Subtotal | Item Mods | Total |
| Strength | 10 | 24 | 34 | 6 | 40 |
| Dexterity | 15 | 15 | 30 | 15 | 45 |
| Endurance | 10 | 25 | 35 | 0 | 35 |
| Intelligence | 20 | 15 | 35 | 0 | 35 |
| Wisdom | 20 | 15 | 35 | 0 | 35 |
| Charisma | 15 | 20 | 35 | 39 | 74 |
Fights
| Wins | Losses | Draws |
| 0 | 0 | 0 |
Thread History
"Wreckage (Closed)"
Major event in January's personal tale. The personaity of January surfaces and becomes dominant for the first time in the mind occupied by three individuals: January, Roland, and Smathers.
Alternate Personalities
The following are older versions of January's personality. Originally, he was Roland Walter Graff, a student at 259. The villainous scientists of the Correctional Facility fiasco experimented more heavily on Roland than the other captives, and his mind was shattered. This personality was knightly and wild, like a lion.
After escaping the facility's destruction, his traumatized mind constructed an altetnate personality, Johnny Smathers, complete with childhood memories. This personality roamed the streets as a bum and was inclined to drink booze in plenty. Reflective, moody, and surprisingly insightful.
In a recent turn of events, both of these personalities were overpowered by January and were shoved to the back of his mind, or were possibly destroyed.
"Wreckage (Closed)"
Major event in January's personal tale. The personaity of January surfaces and becomes dominant for the first time in the mind occupied by three individuals: January, Roland, and Smathers.
Alternate Personalities
The following are older versions of January's personality. Originally, he was Roland Walter Graff, a student at 259. The villainous scientists of the Correctional Facility fiasco experimented more heavily on Roland than the other captives, and his mind was shattered. This personality was knightly and wild, like a lion.
After escaping the facility's destruction, his traumatized mind constructed an altetnate personality, Johnny Smathers, complete with childhood memories. This personality roamed the streets as a bum and was inclined to drink booze in plenty. Reflective, moody, and surprisingly insightful.
In a recent turn of events, both of these personalities were overpowered by January and were shoved to the back of his mind, or were possibly destroyed.
Name: Johnny Smathers
Nickname: Hobo Johnny
Age/Grade: 16/10th Grade
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 165 lbs
Gender: Male
Sexuality: Heterosexy
Eye Color: Blue-gray
Hair: Brown
Pastime Information
Hobbies/Talents/Skills: Survival, thinking, free-running, dodging the cops, scrounging, fighting, tinkering, drinking, imagining, harmonica, piano
Sports: Ultimate Frisbee, Football (American)
Clubs: Model Railroading, School Newspaper, Choir (bass)
Gangs: none at the moment
Mental Information
Personality: Hobo Johnny is a knight in rags, a man of honor who lives on the streets, searching for meaning. Practically a genius in terms of IQ, he thinks way too much about the big questions of life and is largely disillusioned with the ins and outs of how society functions, hence his outcast lifestyle. He is chivalrous to women, kind to children, and treats other men with a man-to-man respect. He has a gruff exterior but he has a big heart and is frequently moved to tears by both the beauties and the injustices of life.
Likes:
Truth
Honesty
Music, especially the blues and classical
Innocence
Liquor
Hot Showers
Hot Meals
Dislikes:
Disrespectfulness
Manipulativeness
Selfishness
Mentality/Ideal/Belief: Every night since the day he created mankind, God has cried himself to sleep. If you want to meet God, you will find him passed out in an abandoned boxcar with a bottle in each hand.
Physical Information
Build: Scrawny but loaded with lean muscle
Defining Marks: Various small scars from street fights
Description:
Hobo Johnny lives on the streets and appears as such. His hair is big, shaggy, and unkempt, caveman style, but he cuts off what grows longer than his shoulders. He wears what clothing he can scrounge. Characteristic items include fingerless gloves and big boots. He keeps himself as well shaved as he can, but he is usually sporting at least a 5 o'clock shadow. Sometimes is covered in grime and sometimes he isnt; it depends on whether he's been able to get a shower (though that's been easier recently since he has had access to the school facilities). Underneath the grime his face is surprisingly regal and somewhat handsome, with sharp piercing eyes and a strong chin. And yes, he has all his teeth. He has a battered dark hat that he always wears.
Fighting Information
Fighting Style: Street Brawling/Drunken boxing
Years Practiced: 9 years
Description of style: On the streets in this era of Corporal Punishment and with gangs on the rise, you either fought or were destroyed. Johnny learned from an early age what it took to survive, and survive he did. Punches, kicks, tackles, grapples, all are fair game. He emphasizes high speed and fluidity as opposed to brute strength.
Drunken Boxing is a subtype of Xiaolin boxing which involves exaggerated movements and wild manipulation of the center of balance to move in unusual patterns and rhythms. Johnny learned some mastery of the form from an old drunken martial artist who has taken care of him as a younger boy for a few years. The martial artist also passed on the secrets of using one's Qi to unlock the true power of Drunken Boxing (see Johnny's Qi for more details.)
Overall Strengths: His dexterity is pretty good from years of running the city streets and dodging the authorities. His real strength, however, is his sharp mind. Without formal education and societal shema cluttering it up, his intellect has developed more towards the ins and outs of surviving on the streets and effective combat. He has a very strong will and personality that radiate from his presence, and his Qi energy is a deep well.
Overall Weaknesses: For most of his life, Johnny has been malnourished. This has had an adverse effect on the robustness of his physique. Therefore, his strength and constitution are not very high at all, and are undoubtedly his main weakness. When lost in thought as he frequently is, Johnny can be susceptible to sneak attacks due to his distraction. He also has a weakness for alcohol.
History Information
History: The following is Smathers' history as he knows it. Some parts of it may be false or incomplete. More will be revealed as his character develops.
Johnny has very little known history. In fact, the last name Smathers is one he adopted himself. A long time ago, he had lived in a home with a family, perhaps his own, but his memories of these times are only flashes and snippets.
At one point, he was taken under the wing of an old drunken martial artist who told him many stories of the world and taught him the ways of Qi. Before long, though, the man's liver failed from his alcohol habit and he passed away.
Since then Johnny has fended for himself for the most part, and has spent his days exploring and his nights reflecting. In his travels of the streets he saw many things.
You might ask why Johnny doesn't just get a job, the lazy bum. Well, it turns out that this lifestyle is the only way of living he has ever known, and that his personality and mind have grown to fit it. It is therefore his most comfortable mode of existence.
One day, finally, he was caught by authorities. They became immediately aware of his unusual mental acumen (for a street ruffian), and decided to enroll him in a school instead of the usual methods of dealing with undesirables and dregs. What better place to send him than one of the Corporal Punishment schools like PHS#42?
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THREAD HISTORY
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;D Parole (open, to no more than 2)
;D Two Faced
;D Poisoned...Again...(open to one)
;D Food, Glorious food! (Open)
;D Confusion is a Trend (Open)
;D The General populus...
Nickname: Hobo Johnny
Age/Grade: 16/10th Grade
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 165 lbs
Gender: Male
Sexuality: Heterosexy
Eye Color: Blue-gray
Hair: Brown
Pastime Information
Hobbies/Talents/Skills: Survival, thinking, free-running, dodging the cops, scrounging, fighting, tinkering, drinking, imagining, harmonica, piano
Sports: Ultimate Frisbee, Football (American)
Clubs: Model Railroading, School Newspaper, Choir (bass)
Gangs: none at the moment
Mental Information
Personality: Hobo Johnny is a knight in rags, a man of honor who lives on the streets, searching for meaning. Practically a genius in terms of IQ, he thinks way too much about the big questions of life and is largely disillusioned with the ins and outs of how society functions, hence his outcast lifestyle. He is chivalrous to women, kind to children, and treats other men with a man-to-man respect. He has a gruff exterior but he has a big heart and is frequently moved to tears by both the beauties and the injustices of life.
Likes:
Truth
Honesty
Music, especially the blues and classical
Innocence
Liquor
Hot Showers
Hot Meals
Dislikes:
Disrespectfulness
Manipulativeness
Selfishness
Mentality/Ideal/Belief: Every night since the day he created mankind, God has cried himself to sleep. If you want to meet God, you will find him passed out in an abandoned boxcar with a bottle in each hand.
Physical Information
Build: Scrawny but loaded with lean muscle
Defining Marks: Various small scars from street fights
Description:
Hobo Johnny lives on the streets and appears as such. His hair is big, shaggy, and unkempt, caveman style, but he cuts off what grows longer than his shoulders. He wears what clothing he can scrounge. Characteristic items include fingerless gloves and big boots. He keeps himself as well shaved as he can, but he is usually sporting at least a 5 o'clock shadow. Sometimes is covered in grime and sometimes he isnt; it depends on whether he's been able to get a shower (though that's been easier recently since he has had access to the school facilities). Underneath the grime his face is surprisingly regal and somewhat handsome, with sharp piercing eyes and a strong chin. And yes, he has all his teeth. He has a battered dark hat that he always wears.
Fighting Information
Fighting Style: Street Brawling/Drunken boxing
Years Practiced: 9 years
Description of style: On the streets in this era of Corporal Punishment and with gangs on the rise, you either fought or were destroyed. Johnny learned from an early age what it took to survive, and survive he did. Punches, kicks, tackles, grapples, all are fair game. He emphasizes high speed and fluidity as opposed to brute strength.
Drunken Boxing is a subtype of Xiaolin boxing which involves exaggerated movements and wild manipulation of the center of balance to move in unusual patterns and rhythms. Johnny learned some mastery of the form from an old drunken martial artist who has taken care of him as a younger boy for a few years. The martial artist also passed on the secrets of using one's Qi to unlock the true power of Drunken Boxing (see Johnny's Qi for more details.)
Overall Strengths: His dexterity is pretty good from years of running the city streets and dodging the authorities. His real strength, however, is his sharp mind. Without formal education and societal shema cluttering it up, his intellect has developed more towards the ins and outs of surviving on the streets and effective combat. He has a very strong will and personality that radiate from his presence, and his Qi energy is a deep well.
Overall Weaknesses: For most of his life, Johnny has been malnourished. This has had an adverse effect on the robustness of his physique. Therefore, his strength and constitution are not very high at all, and are undoubtedly his main weakness. When lost in thought as he frequently is, Johnny can be susceptible to sneak attacks due to his distraction. He also has a weakness for alcohol.
History Information
History: The following is Smathers' history as he knows it. Some parts of it may be false or incomplete. More will be revealed as his character develops.
Johnny has very little known history. In fact, the last name Smathers is one he adopted himself. A long time ago, he had lived in a home with a family, perhaps his own, but his memories of these times are only flashes and snippets.
At one point, he was taken under the wing of an old drunken martial artist who told him many stories of the world and taught him the ways of Qi. Before long, though, the man's liver failed from his alcohol habit and he passed away.
Since then Johnny has fended for himself for the most part, and has spent his days exploring and his nights reflecting. In his travels of the streets he saw many things.
You might ask why Johnny doesn't just get a job, the lazy bum. Well, it turns out that this lifestyle is the only way of living he has ever known, and that his personality and mind have grown to fit it. It is therefore his most comfortable mode of existence.
One day, finally, he was caught by authorities. They became immediately aware of his unusual mental acumen (for a street ruffian), and decided to enroll him in a school instead of the usual methods of dealing with undesirables and dregs. What better place to send him than one of the Corporal Punishment schools like PHS#42?
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THREAD HISTORY
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;D Parole (open, to no more than 2)
;D Two Faced
;D Poisoned...Again...(open to one)
;D Food, Glorious food! (Open)
;D Confusion is a Trend (Open)
;D The General populus...
Mar 24, 2008 19:04:41 GMT -5 @roland said:
Basic InformationName: Roland Walter Graff
Age: 16
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 155 lbs
Blood Type: O+
Gender: Male
Sexuality: Heterosexual
Eye Color: Blue
Hair: Dirty blond
Pass Time Information
Hobbies: Thinking, walking, playing music, hearing music, model railroading, drawing, writing, reading
Talents: Drumming, harmonica, gaming, marksmanship, wiring, listening, martial arts
Favorite things: Storms, the outdoors, music, autumn, wholesome work, hearty food, good loving, and some quiet time alone when he can get it.
Mental Information
Personality:
General: Roland takes a very slow-and-steady approach to life. He is friendly and empathetic towards most people. Sometimes he is misunderstood as being cold and aloof because he rarely initiates conversation with strangers; they have their own things to worry about, no need to be getting in the way. Inside his head, his mind is constantly humming along with thought. He would never dream of claiming any higher intellect than anyone; just because you think a lot doesn't mean you think the right things, or even anything useful or meaningful at all. He has an incurable streak of romance in his nature, and is quick to believe the best of people rather than be suspicious. Roland does not put much stock in superficial opinions people might form about him, and will quietly move on rather than pursue interaction with people who show no desire to interact with him on good terms.
Friends: Loyalty is the word. Roland has his friends' backs without question. He forms very few genuine friendships, preferring a small core group of friends rather than a slew of acquaintences.
Relationships: Roland is searching for someone really special to be his other half. He is extremely patient and will not settle down until he is absolutely sure he has the right person. Some might interpret this as having standards set too high, but he sees no reason to settle for less than the best. He is not against fun low-commitment encounters, but he does not confuse them with the real deal.
Mentality: Life is long and the world is beautiful, as are all its contents; take it slow and enjoy it all. Relish in experiences as they surface and don't look back except through objective reflection.
Ideal: Don't worry, be happy.
Belief: Most people, except the most selfish, have some degree of inherent goodness or desire to be good, and the result is that, on average, people are decent.
Physical Information
Build: Tall and a bit on the thin side, very low body fat, generally toned musculature but certainly nothing excessive
Head: Strong jaw. Angular but not unattractive facial features. Face naturally has a small, confident smile. Very sharp eyes that always seem intent on something. Hair is almost shoulder length, and is frequently unkempt. Grows facial hair well, which Roland usually keeps under control.
Torso: Fairly wide-set shoulders. Long trunk. Slouching when not paying attention to posture, otherwise straight-backed and chest out.
Arms: Long arms. Thin wrists. Long hands and fingers. Muscles appear well trained but not notably large.
Legs: Long. Turned calves. Slim hips. Muscles: same deal as arms.
Feet: Average-sized feet (Size 11.5) A little bit flat-footed; wears prescription-assigned corrective inserts in his shoes.
Apparel Information
Roland dresses however he wants to. most of the time he just puts on whatever he can find on his floor that doesn't smell bad and isn't too wrinkled, but when he cleans himself up he cleans up really good, sometimes even making him difficult for acquaintances to recognize him.
Head Gear: Roland doesn't wear hats often, for he is cursed with exceptionally bad hat-hair afterward if he does.
Shirts: Mostly button-down shirts of single colors or simple unobtrusive patterns, sometimes over a random t-shirt and sometimes no.
Pants: Baggy carpenter jeans or slimmer single-color slacks. Sometimes cargo shorts in warm weather.
Shoes: Sandals in warm weather, sneakers otherwise. Has huge boots for inclement weather that he enjoys stomping around in when the occasion arises.
Misc: Wears one fingerless glove on his left hand when out in public. Wears a dull silver watch with a red leather band on his left wrist. Discrete, sharp tattoo of roman numerals 'IX' on left shoulder blade.
Fighting Information
Fighting Style: Xiaolin Boxing - Drunken Fist
Years Practiced: Nine
Description of style: Quick reflex, extreme muscle control, and most importantly balance are required for this overtly comical and wasteful style of fighting. By carrying the momentum of feigned stumbles and falls through into offensive and defensive motions, an unpredictable and arrhythmic battle style is generated.
History Information
History:
Born to a poor family in a rural citrus-farming community near the city. His parents were divorced by his third year of life, and he lived with his mother from then on. He took a job as early as he could to help make ends meet, and understands the value of a day's honest work. It's a good thing school came so easy to him, as he would not have had long hours for homework anyway with work and all.
Mom decides to go back to college to complete her education so she can support herself better. In the meantime money would be tighter than ever, so the two talked it over and decided that she would go off to campus for school, and Roland would have to go to a high school in the city and live on his own, either in dorms at a boarding school or in available apartment space near school. The famous (or INfamous) PHS 259 seemed as good a choice as any.[/quote][/center]
