Still Waters: A Survival-Horror RP (OOC / OPEN)

[Beiarusia]

STILL WATERS



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T H E M E

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Spring Break 2018.

You are adrift in the Caribbean. A cruise. A well-deserved vacation.
Or, perhaps, the career of your dreams.
Blue skies and exotic seas.
Paradise.

The Melody is en-route to Bermuda from Nassau when an unusual occurrence takes place.
A strange happening.

Odd, most definitely,
but nothing to be concerned with you are reasonably assured...
until you awake in the nightmare.

An unexplainable event,
corroding like ocean waves the sanity of rationality.
And truth, it lurks aboard still waters.
The key to salvation.
Seek it.

Only then may you escape.

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STILL WATERS is a survival-horror RP inspired by Silent Hill and Resident Evil. Players find themselves trapped aboard the Melody, a state-of-the-art cruise ship currently undergoing its maiden voyage, when the carefree vacation is interrupted by an unforeseen nightmare. Cooperation is vital. Work together or survival is unlikely. Furthermore, despite the supernatural themes, a degree of realism will be maintained. Actions will have consequences.

Although not quite an open-world players will be granted the freedom to act as desired. There is no set linear path to follow, however, OP will provide details concerning environment, NPC's, and encounters via OOC or TG. Ask if uncertain.

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[b]Fault:[/b] (A conscious or subconscious guilt or sin. Can be major (manslaughter) or minor (theft).)

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[b]Fears:[/b] (optional) (We know you're scared of zombies and dying, be original.)

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The Melody is one of the largest vessels currently in operation — 220,000 GT and 355 meters (1,165 feet). The design is modern and boasts numerous amenities commonplace on contemporary vessels, accommodates 4,500+ passengers comfortably at double capacity, and is rated for upmost safety.

DECK B
- Crew Quarters
- Maitenance

DECK A
- Crew Facilities (Bar, Store, Etc.)
- Officer / Staff Quarters

DECK 01
- Health Center
- Infirmary
- Reception
- Tender Lobby A
- Tender Lobby B
- Staterooms - #1000

DECK 02
- Chimes Theater, Lower-Level and Stage
- Melody Youth Club
- Tour Office
- Staterooms - #2000

DECK 03
- Chimes Theater, Mid-Level
- New Sun Casino
- New Sun Lounge
- Smoker's Balcony Lounge
- Staterooms - #3000

DECK 04
- Chimes Theater, Balcony
- Legion Restaurant, Lower-Level
- New Sun Atrium
- Shark Blue Grill
- Staterooms - #4000

DECK 05
- Caleb's Photo Gallery
- Legion Restaurant, Upper-Level
- Seaside Mall (Books, Clothing, Gift Shop, etc.)
- Staterooms - #5000

DECK 06
- Canton's Cinema
- Cornerstone Library
- Smoker's Balcony Lounge
- Staterooms - #6000 + Launderette

DECK 07
- Lifeboats
- Whirlpool Lounge
- Staterooms - #7000 + Launderette

DECK 08
- Staterooms - #8000

DECK 09 - Sundeck
- Fitness Center
- Gymnasium
- Miranda's Salon and Spa
- Poseidon Grill
- Sauna
- Seaside Tavern
- Swimming Pool, Bow
- Swimming Pool, Stern + Waterpark
- Suites - #B100

DECK 10 - Sundeck
- Blue Sky Restaurant
- Club Dynamo
- Running Track
- Suites - #A100

DECK 11
- Bridge

DECK 12 - Sundeck
- Calypso Tiki Lounge

DECK 13 - Sundeck
- Crow's Nest Bar

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Questions / Answers will be posted here for posterity as they arise.

OP: Beiarusia | Co-OP: Kentucky Fried Land

[Beiarusia]

ROSTER

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CREW

• Arnold McDavidson, 55 — Captain
• Andikan Koenig, 32 — Mechanic // The United Federation of Terrans
• Aaron Fossberg, 34 — Crewman
• Jean Villeneuve, 27 — Crewman
• Mellisa Steiner, 24 — Hostess

• Jason Black, 31 — Musician

TOURIST

• Margaret Dredson, 32
• Elana Dredson, 17
• Jackie Dredson, 14 // Lessoni
• Anthony Harrison, 19 // Kentucky Fried Land
• Stephen Hoya, 45
• Katherine Hoya, 42
• Kathryn Hunter, 42 // Talchyon
• Penelope Hoya, 13 // Beiarusia
• John Rayner, 39
• Maple Rayner, 37
• Elanor Rayner, 17 // Ubaria
• Olivia Rayner, 17 // Ubaria

ORANGE = ACTIVE
TEAL = MISSING

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Occupation: Deck Officer, Specifically Second Mate of the ship.

Equipment: (You may have one personal item to start; no weapons.)

Skills:
Weaknesses:

Fault: (A conscious or subconscious guilt or sin. Can be major (manslaughter) or minor (theft).)

Personality: (optional, but recommended)
Likes: (optional)
Dislikes: (optional)
Fears: (optional) (We know you're scared of zombies and dying, be original.)

Quirks: (optional; anything else we should know)

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[Kentucky Fried Land]

Name: Anthony Harrison
Age (DoB): 19 (08/09/1999)
Nationality: American
Ethnicity: Black
Appearance:

Occupation: Student

Equipment: Anglehead Flashlight

Skills:

- Athlete: Anthony was involved in numerous varsity sports in high school and middle school, as well as the track team his freshman year of college. In middle school, he played basketball for a year before joining the track team. In high school, he took a similar path and earned a scholarship to a local college. Attending said college, he continued into the field of track until mental wear and tear halfway through his freshman year caused him to withdraw. This rendered his scholarship null and he transferred after one semester to a new college. Here, he continued staying physically active by running in the mornings and attending the gym.

- Charismatic: Anthony is a people pleaser and is highly liked by his fellow students. Often witty and charming, he has little problem making friends or getting people on his side. In middle school and high school, Anthony was popular amongst the higher echelons but drifted back and forth between cliques. In college, he struggled holding a social life, track, class, and other commitments and ended up having a mental break. However, he recovered well and stayed a social butterfly, able to weave words and make friends easily when he transferred schools.

- Wilderness Badge: While never a Boy Scout, Anthony always found interest in the outdoors and the wild itself. He would often destress by taking hikes through forests or the outdoors in general while listening to music, soaking in the sights, and learning about the wildlife. Animals and nature were a calming force in the world of hustle and bustle; cities were never his forte after all. He knows a great deal about hiking and the outdoors.

Weaknesses:

- Weak: Never the strong type, Anthony’s speed on his feet terribly outmatches the strength of his arms. He was never a weight lifter and he never ate as much as he should have; while he has stamina, without a large amount of adrenaline he won’t be able to push much around. He doesn’t get into fights and he certainly prefers to run from danger if faced with it. He is incredibly insecure about his strength, or lack thereof, and will do anything to hide the fact that he isn’t as strong as he’d like people to believe.

- Budding Alcoholic: After a life of stress, frustration, and sheltering, Anthony went wild in college. Alcohol was a great choice, restricted from him his entire life; he loved the chance college gave him to try it. Due to his age, he often hides alcohol and will drink it until the point of drunkenness; he is no social drinker. At parties he would drink until blacked out and be forced to rely on his friends to take him back to his dorm. This alcoholism is not just a party drink, it’s a coping mechanism against his perceived guilt.

- Mental Instability: Due to past pressures and stress, Anthony is mentally unstable and can break at any moment. When not drunk and under a severe amount of stress, he will often disassociate should adrenaline refuse to pump through his veins. His instabilities can also lead to lashing out and panicking over even minor things. Besides that, Anthony is an incredibly insecure person who sees faults in himself everywhere; he sometimes assumes that everyone else can see these faults as well.

Fault: Due to Anthony’s upbringing in a violently religious household, he was left facing several frustrations. Among these is his sexuality; he’s a closeted bisexual and was left feeling guilty trying to balance his religion and his feelings. Eventually, he rejected his religion but the guilt stayed on, not just for his sexuality but also for no longer subscribing to the things his parents wanted him to do the most; those being track and field and Christianity. Not only that, but he attempted to fill the void with meaningless sex and pornography; lost lovers, his faded spirituality, and this addiction to pornography are only additions to his continued stress.

Personality: Anthony is considered the funnyman of his group of friends. He jokes at everyone’s expense (including his own) and is often the first to greet someone new. He has a high need for social interaction and when said need isn’t filled, depression hits. He’s very idealistic; this idealism can often lead to frustration when things don’t go as he envisioned. He does not enjoy showing off and feels praise given to him is entirely undeserved. Nonetheless, he is attempting to get better and throws himself out into the social field; the attempts often do not work.

Likes: All kinds of music, dancing, the wilderness, jogging, alcohol, recreational drugs
Dislikes: Track and field, seasickness, alcohol, recreational drugs, pornography
Fears: Becoming an addict, the dark, tight spaces, needles, the afterlife (eternal damnation)

Quirks: Anthony is somewhat spiritual despite denouncing his religion. He believes that something is out there and that there is something after death; he just isn’t sure what. He also entirely denies his interest in men and refuses to accept it, even in his own mind. When nervous, Anthony will fiddle with the cuffs of his shirt sleeves.

Biography: Anthony Harrison was born in one of the small towns belonging to Alabama. His father was a pastor and his mother was a secretary, taking calls for a local bondsman. Along with his brother and sister, Anthony went to church every Sunday for the first eighteen years of his life; he didn’t miss it once. His father was a hard man and his mother was a kind soul, if misguided in her treatment of her children. There was little room for freedom in their household; television, movies, books, and computers were all heavily monitored amongst the children. Privacy was not a right, it was a privilege that was given once you paid for it or moved out. Spanking was common for children who got unruly, especially Anthony’s older brother.

He was the youngest child, his brother Darren the middle, and his sister Lauren the eldest. Lauren would take out her frustrations on her friends and boyfriends, but never showed her parents what she was becoming. She left for college and Anthony rarely heard from her after that, only seeing in her in pictures on social media. She’d call or text sometimes, but that was rare. Darren was a rambunctious fellow and often drew the ire of his parents. He was grounded a lot for smoking, back talking, drinking, rebelling, skipping curfew, and disobeying his parents. He got along well with Anthony, despite this; but the resentment for him was seen. He went to a trade school then moved on, getting into contact with Anthony very often.

Anthony was the most beloved of the three. At the age of 15 he was an only child, and at the age of 15 he began to question his sexuality. He pushed down the “dark” thoughts and didn’t show any signs of torment to his parents, who were perfectly happy with him. They loved their son and he loved them. He was a heavy player in track and field but grew tired of it the more he played. At the age of 18, his parents pushed for him to join a college with a renowned track and field program, and he followed their best wishes. However, the constant thoughts just running through his head at all times got to him too much; he had always wanted to be a music major, despite himself knowing that it was useless. Producing music was his passion and track and field represented nothing but his dreams falling behind him. He had a mental breakdown and begged his parents to let him drop out; they caved in eventually, but he felt their disappointment from all over.

When he went back to a new college in a more remote area, after the summer was spent working, Anthony found himself conflicted amongst his peers. He didn’t want to disrespect his parents, but the freedom was too much. He knew he resented his parents for their breaches of privacy and their constant shoveling of themselves into his mind. In this new scene, he ended up going wild with the drugs and the sex. He didn’t partake in the hard kinds and tried to keep himself mediated on even drugs like marijuana; but alcohol was too good to not try. It helped him forget about the things he hated about himself, it made him forget about the thoughts that made him feel guilty. Once Anthony finished freshman year and finally became a sophomore, his friendships and connections had expanded… yet he felt so empty inside.

Apart of the travel club, Anthony saw that an opportunity for a cruise with other members in his club during spring break. It wasn’t a bad price and the addition to an already cheap tuition would hardly change too many things. He asked his parents and they agreed; he was sent aboard The Melody for the time being and decided this was going to be his chance to relax and think about where he really wanted to go in life.

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[Vanquaria]

Tacticool, I like it

[Endem]

Hello, I'll make an application if no one has anything against it

[Beiarusia]

Hello, I'll make an application if no one has anything against it

I have nothing against you. Feel free to make an app.

Additionally, I'll answer any questions if you have any.

[Ubaria]

Name: Oliva Marie Rayner
Age (DoB): 15/7/2001
Nationality: American
Ethnicity: Anglo-American
Appearance:

Occupation: Part Time Dish Washer

Equipment: Samsung S7 Smartphone

Skills:
First Aider - Olivia is first aid trained and certified by the Red Cross for a multitude of situations including CPR, Neck & Spinal Injuries and also trained in the use of defibrillation kits.
Bilingual - Olivia can speak fluent Italian as well as her native language English.
Weaknesses:
Impulsive - Whereas her sister is the thinker, Olivia prefers to act immediately rather than think over the consequences of her actions.
Contentious - Olivia likes things done her way, and can get quite offensive if her rationale is put into question.

Fault: Feels immense guilt for causing her sister's seizures due to her actions at a young age, and for keeping it a secret for years after.

Personality: Olivia is a carefree and ditsy character with a constant spring in her step, never lacking enthusiasm or vitality. She is also fiercely protective over her family, especially her sister whom she feels the need to shelter, a side effect from her guilty conscience.
Likes: Modern pop music, Horror Films, Caffeinated Beverages, Cooking, Swimming, The smell of pine.
Dislikes: Salty Foods, Aggression, Rodents
Fears: Olivia fears that one day she will fail to be there for her sister when she needs her the most. She also fears that one day her sister will find out the truth. More rational fears include a fear of high places and Trypophobia.

Quirks: Is an identical twin to Eleanor Anne Rayner.

Biography:

Olivia and Eleanor Rayner were born in Columbus, Ohio to a British-American couple, John and Maple Rayner, at the same time on a stormy June night at the same time. Technically speaking, Olivia was the older twin as she was a couple of minutes ahead of her sister, Eleanor, and it is a fact that she uses to tease her younger sibling on occasion. The Rayner family were - and still are - rather affluent, John Rayner was a business investor on a business trip when he met their mother, Maple, at a seminar in New York and the pair were enamored with each other ever since. Maple gave up her job as a Marketing Director to take care of the children after they were born, whilst John continued to bring home six figures annually. The family lived in a sheltered neighborhood in a rather large house, Olivia and Eleanor wanted for nothing and were bought up just like any other child, as their mother came from a family that wasn't well off, she was determined to not let their wealth install materialistic values in their children.

Olivia and Eleanor weren't always exactly close to one another, as twins they sought to distance themselves as to forge their own individual identities rather than constantly be compared to one another, this was a sentiment that grew exponentially with age and the pair diverged on rather different paths. However, after an argument about who's turn it was on the swingset one day, Olivia became rather angry with her little sister and without thinking, hit her with a weighted shovel handle off the swing which sent her into a fit. Olivia panicked and ran inside to fetch help, her story was maintained that Eleanor simply fell off the swingset into the metal supporting pole and there was no reason to believe otherwise as neither parent suspected their child of doing something so vicious. Eleanor was rushed to a hospital and was diagnosed with some rather nasty brain injuries which contributed to some serious neurological issues, the side effects of which the doctors said that could remain with her the rest of her life. Eleanor had lost a significant portion of her memory, including the incident which had caused the damage, but also would suffer violent mood swings, lapses of concentration and in more serious cases, seizures.

As Eleanor was no longer independent, Olivia took it upon herself to be her guardian and was vehemently protective of her, even if it did result in name calling and bullying from her other classmates, as Eleanor became quite inward and reclusive after the incident. Olivia took first aid classes to better help her sister through her incidents, still carrying with her the guilt that she had caused all of her sister's pain and suffering.

More recently, being burnt out from work and social affairs, the Rayner parents decided to book a surprise cruise for all of them as a little retreat, a chance to unwind, relax and soak in the sun and do things as a family as they rarely had time to do. Olivia was planning to go off with freinds for spring break and so was rather opposed to the notion, as was Eleanor for different reasons, but the pair were dragged along anyway. Little did they know, this cruise would change their lives ... perhaps not in the way they intended.
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Name: Eleanor Anne Rayner
Age (DoB): 15/7/2001
Nationality: American
Ethnicity: Anglo-American
Appearance:

Occupation: None

Equipment: Anti-Seizure Medication (1 Bottle)

Skills:
Natural Problem Solver - Whether it be solving a Rubix Cube in under three minutes or something more abstract, Eleanor possess a keen and curious intelligence that helps her pragmatically solve many issues.
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Weaknesses:
Dependent - Eleanor has become rather dependent on others due to her condition, whilst she can function normally on her own, she would rather be near to her family if possible.
Seizure Prone - Due to an ongoing medical issue, Eleanor is prone to seizures, which can be triggered by erratic flashing lights, stress, sudden shock or surprise.

Fault: Eleanor feels immense guilt for being such a perceived burden to her family and more toward her sister, whom Eleanor feels she is holding back from living a normal life. She also wonders of her future, if she will ever be able to function in a regular society.

Personality: Eleanor is an introvert, and rather reclusive person by nature, preferring to hide behind a shell of stoic dispassion and apparent vacancy, yet behind all that is an incredible intrigue, a mind honed by countless hours of erudition. Not quite a pessimist, but possesses a candid outlook on the world, preferring to deal with the calculable than the incalculable.
Likes: Reading, Learning, Reptiles, Astronomy,
Dislikes: Socializing, Candy, Being in or near water, Strenuous activities
Fears: Eleanor fears becoming a burden on her family for the rest of her life, and being unable to function on her own.

Quirks: Is an identical twin.

Biography: See above Bio.


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[Beiarusia]

Name: Penelope Hoya
Age (DoB): 13 (April 23, 2004)
Nationality: American
Ethnicity: Indian-American
Appearance:

Penny is a tired-looking girl. Scrawny with sharp features, thin lips, and very dark eyes like charcoal. Hair is short (shoulder-length) and unkempt with bangs obscuring her face. Dusky skin is pale from excessive time spent indoors. Youthful appearance but somewhat above-average in height, standing at 5'4'' (163 cm) and weighing approximately 105 pounds (48 kg). Pierced ears; birthmark on her stomach. Slight gap in her front teeth. Prefers long-sleeved shirts and jackets.

Occupation: Student, Middle School

Equipment:

- Sketchbook w/ Pencil

Skills:

ATTENTIVE
Has an eye for detail and is quick to pickup on subtle cues. Great for drawing, but has proven useful in reading the mood or a person's body language, and things rarely go unnoticed by Penny so long as she isn't distracted. Fostered by her obsessive habit of people watching.

CALM
Although immature at times, Penny rarely allows herself to be governed by emotion or fear. Unless agitated, she considers her actions beforehand then acts appropriately, however, it is rather easy to fluster the girl and oftentimes she comes across as shamelessly passive-aggressive.

Weaknesses:

ASTHMATIC
Moderate asthma that limits Penny's activeness. Attacks are uncommon but require an inhaler to remedy.

CLUMSY
An adolescent growth spurt has left Penny as graceful as a sack of potatoes. Frequently trips over herself.

SWIMMING
Penny is not a strong swimmer and quickly panics in deep water.

Fault:

Blames herself for the accidental death of her younger brother.

Personality:

Penny is an introvert who avoids social situations whenever possible. Acts mature but is childish and constantly butts heads with her parents, her mother especially, and is likely to live-up to the "brooding teenager" stereotype. Allows others to lead conversations but can be charismatic if she wants. Doubtful and constantly second-guesses herself. Is quick to blame herself when things go wrong and likely suffers from dysthymia. Is kindhearted despite making poor first impressions. Ironically, she is reasonably popular in school and has several close friends.

Likes: Being Alone, Cats, Caffeine, Drawing, Junk Food, Sleeping
Dislikes: Crowds, Dancing, Fish, Insects, Public Speaking
Fears: Drowning, the Ocean, Messing Up

Quirks: Is quick to believe in superstitions and myths, and is more gullible than she looks.

Biography:

Penelope Hoya was born in Savannah, Georgia. Her mother was local to the American Southeast whereas her father, the son of Indian immigrants, hailed from Sacramento. Her brother was born many years later. The family lived comfortably in the cookie-cutter suburbs, and although not quite wealthy were never concerned with their financial stability — the father worked for a tech company; the mother was a nurse. Penelope attended a private school. Her grades were above-average and she was popular amongst her peers, outgoing and cheerful. Home was much the same. The addition of a baby brother did nothing but strengthen the bonds of family. The childhood of Penelope Hoya was uneventful yet content.

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[The Knockout Gun Gals]

Name: Anna Sakamoto
Age (DoB): 19, (14-02-2000)
Nationality: Japanese
Ethnicity: Japanese
Appearance:

Occupation: Recently graduated high school student

Equipment: Digital Camera.

Skills: Photography, fluency in English and Japanese.
Weaknesses: Average citizen with average physical condition, and mentally not in a healthy condition.

Fault: Consciously, she pushed another kid who bullied her relentlessly, and accidentally pushed him off the bridge. While he was okay, he was injured heavily and resulted in the loss of functioning movement on his legs.

Personality: Friendly, quiet, shy. And a slightly nervous person.
Likes: Music, taking photos, iced coffee.
Dislikes: Hot water, reading, taking medications.
Fears: Drug addict, failing college entry exams.

Quirks: When she is nervous, she will play with her fingers or anything close out of trying to not be nervous.

Biography:

Born in Sapporo, but was raised in Anchorage until the age of 10, Anna was born to a normal family, both parents are Japanese but they worked for financial firm stationed in Anchorage. Through her parents, she received good education and was taught to speak in Japanese and English. Her childhood was relatively normal-ish, except for one accident. Because she's Japanese and not quite good at speaking English when she was young, she was bullied. Relentlessly, sometimes. One day, it's crossing the line for her and she impulsively pushed him off the bridge while in an altercation, she was 10 back then. It was quite a traumatic event for her, and though she was treated, she suffered psychologically from it.

Her parents soon moved back to Japan, and though she passed the grades quite easily it was no longer a normal thing for her. She suffered from nightmares from time to time. But she recovered at a good pace, and she developed a hobby in photography. Her parents though a vacation post-graduation would be nice for her, and thus paid an all-expenses trip with the cruise for her, to ease her mind off before college exams.

Little did she know it will be the opposite of what her parents intended.

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[Beiarusia]

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Looks good. ACCEPTED.

[Talchyon]

Tag. So I'm guessing this is about zombies on a cruise liner?

[Beiarusia]

Tag. So I'm guessing this is about zombies on a cruise liner?

Survival-Horror but no zombies.

[Talchyon]

Tag. So I'm guessing this is about zombies on a cruise liner?

Survival-Horror but no zombies.

That's kind of what I meant. I will try to get an app in the next few days. (Computer time is kind of limited right now).

If we play as crew, would we be able to move around the ship? And for someone like a cook in one of the restaurants or maybe an employee who might work backstage in the Chimes Theater?

[Beiarusia]

Survival-Horror but no zombies.

That's kind of what I meant. I will try to get an app in the next few days. (Computer time is kind of limited right now).

If we play as crew, would we be able to move around the ship? And for someone like a cook in one of the restaurants or maybe an employee who might work backstage in the Chimes Theater?

You can be crew or staff. You'll see what happens once it starts.

[Vionna-Frankenlisch]

Tagged for interest, will post an application later.

[Talchyon]

Ok, OP. I had a new idea for a character but I wanted to run it by you first. Could I have a character who technically was a tourist but worked for the corporation that owns the cruise liner? She would be on the upper management and would basically be there to report how everything was going? So she would be trying to observe everything, but especially how the crew and staff are functioning.

Either that, or a corporate spy from a rival cruise liner corporation? Does either work and does one sound better?

[Talchyon]

An app. A different direction than what I thought at first. I think this lady could be fun to play in this RP.

Name: Kathryn Hunter
Age (DoB): 42 (born Mar. 20, 1977)
Nationality: American
Ethnicity: Caucasian (but she could pass for one of any number of races)
Appearance:

(5'9, 185 lbs.)

Occupation: Corporate liaison. Ms. Hunter is an executive at the Melody's parent corporate cruise liner agency, Sunshine Cruises. On the surface, Ms. Hunter was sent on the Melody's maiden voyage as if she were being granted a nice vacation out of thanksgiving from the board. However, in reality, Kathryn is here on business, to give a feasibility report on the effectiveness of the crew and the interest in the passengers in the ship's predetermined Caribbean destinations.

Equipment: Laptop with satellite communication access.

Skills: Kathryn is adept at sizing people up within moments. Years of climbing the corporate ladder has given her quick instincts in sizing up people, as to whether they can be useful, if they are bluffing or genuine, and their overall demeanor. Kathryn is also good at sensing the flow of social interactions, and has shown tenacity in riding that flow.
She has sex appeal as well, though rarely does she use it for romantic interests. But if her looks can get her ahead and move her up, she will take advantage of it.

Weaknesses: Kathryn exercises, but is not skilled in combat. She relies on corporate pressure and legal threat, but lets security handle physical force if needed.

Fault: In her ambition to get to the top, there are many former business rivals who Kathryn has had to metaphorically backstab and screw over. She can be cutthroat in the business sense if it helps her get ahead.

Personality: On the surface, Ms. Hunter is friendly and mature. Beneath, she is ambitious, calculating, and cutthroat. Also a little sad, and a lot lonely.
Likes: A good semi-dry wine. The feeling she gets after putting in a good workout. Power. A nice sunny day.
Dislikes: Rivals, sunburns and assholes.
Fears: Being a failure.

Quirks: Is quite skilled at handling alcohol. Can think straight after several beers, enough to finalize a deal.

Biography: Kathryn Hunter worked her way to the top. At least, that's what she would say. She isn't at the top yet, and not all of her business success came due to hard work. Born in Miami to workaholic parents, Kathryn learned from an early age the drive to get the job done. She also grew up feeling lonely and distant from others. She wasn't always a beauty nor did she always receive much attention from anyone. It bothered her a lot, and she resolved to not be ignored.

Like the classic ugly duckling becomes a beautiful swan story, Kathryn developed into a hard-working, confident young woman, intent to follow her parent's footsteps and show that she could be a force in business. Getting into Princeton after high school was just the first step. Graduating summa cum laude with a degree in business management was the next. She went on for her Masters' at John Hopkins, and was hired soon after for her first of several Fortune 500 companies. Since graduation, Kathryn has been a rising star. Currently working for Sunshine Cruises, Kathryn sees her current position as a stepping stone up the corporate ladder.

She is single. She says it's because she never has time for dating. In her situation, this is only partly true. One other reason is that Kathryn remembers her earlier years of being ignored, and thinks that the attention she does get from men is superficial and not deep enough to truly understand her. The other reason? Kathryn can't find a confident enough man content to be second to her.

RP Example: Here is a somewhat recent sample.

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[Lessoni]

I'll have an app up within the next hour, this shit looks lit

[Lessoni]

Name: Jackie Dredson
Age (DoB): May 4, 2004, 14
Nationality: American
Ethnicity: Asian
Appearance:

Occupation: High school student

Equipment: Gold plated Zippo lighter

Skills:
Wily: Jackie is hard to grab, and hard to hold on to
Brawling: Jackie's slight frame hides his skill in the art of pulling their shirt over their head and punching till he sees red. He holds a lot of dirty tricks in melee combat, and he's well skilled in grapples and holds.

Weaknesses:
Unobservant: Jackie is often guilty of not paying attention to his surroundings, lost in thought
Pride: Jackie is nearly incapable of admitting he can't do something, or needs help

Fault: Killed his father in a fit of rage after walking in on him beating his mother

Personality: Jackie is quiet, calm. Cunning. Beneath his facade lies a temper similar to a summer storm; wild, unpredictable, and occasionally deadly.
Likes: Socialization, music, running, coding, video games
Dislikes: Being treated as a child, immaturity, seafood
Fears: Accountability to actions, being alone

Quirks: Very quiet, to the point where it's hard to tell when he's entered a room

Biography: Quiet. Jackie loves that word. Jackie was born in near dead silence, other than the pained screams of his mother. He was quiet as a child, never shying away from making friends, but also rarely speaking with the ones he made. He stayed quiet at the abuses in his home as well; of his sister, and of his mother. His father, the drunken brute, made sure of that.

His intelligence quite frankly surprised his teachers. He was from the... worse, part of town. And yet, he got excellent grades. He wore nice clothes. He had the latest tech. As it turns out, quiet is a nice trait for a thief. No one saw anything, of course. He was much, much too quiet. He was quiet when the bullies started beating up those he counted as friends; that's why they never heard him coming up behind them, knocking them upside their heads. He got into a lot of brawls that way, big group affairs and one on one brawls.

But one can only be quiet so long, yes? And eventually, Jackie was sick of being quiet at home. He waited and watched, ready for any opportunity. And one day, his father came home very, very drunk. And in his drunkeness, he attacked Jackie's mother. And that, was a mistake. For the first time, Jackie left a real mark.

Jackie wasn't sure if his father died. He most certainly hadn't meant to kill him when he first attackes. To be frank, it was all a bit blurry, almost black. Of course, that was what he'd told the judge. That he'd seen his mother being attacked by his father, and intervened, and things turned violent. That he'd been forced to use the knife, to defend himself. And that was it. Clear of all charges, on self defense, had been the verdict. He'd even been told he was a good kid, that he'd done the right thing. And to take their mind of it, his mom booked a cruise, convienently drawn from his father's life insurance policy, which they'd been hard pressed to receive. But Jackie didn't much want to go. No, he had thinking to do. Thinking best done at home. Thinking like, "Did I need to do it?"

"Or did I want to?"

RP Example:
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[The United Federation of Terrans]

Name: Andikan "Andi" Koenig
Age (DoB): 32 (Aug-6-1986)
Nationality: South African
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Appearance:

Height:5'8"
Weight: 190lbs
Occupation: Mechanic

Equipment: Crowbar

Skills:
-Mechanic
-Hand-to-Hand (Rusty)
Weaknesses:
-Suffers from PTSD
-Left hand is scarred from burns and sometimes freezes up.
-Insomnia

Fault: Participated in war crimes.

Personality: Stoic to most strangers but will often crack a smile and laugh when in the company of close friends( who are rare). He prefers to keep to himself and would rather get to know aspects of others over time rather than all at once; in direct contention to his youth.
Likes:
-Coca-Cola (Glass bottle)
-Cold (AC is at the lowest temp. in his bunk)
Dislikes:
-Screaming
-Heat
Fears: Fire

Quirks:
-Clench and unclench left hand when nervous or anxious.
-Hums when working

Biography: Born in Cape Town, South Africa; Koenig was abandoned taken in by members of a local Dutch Reformed church where he was brought up and raised in the tenets of the religion. Koenig's childhood is nothing out of the ordinary for someone growing up in the dilapidated section of the city with some run ins with the law; possibly out of rebellion against the forced religious study's.

When he came of age in 2004, he enlisted in the SANDF and was confined to a motor pool for his short military carer. Then, a brash and young individual; Koenig made friends with a few of the combat oriented veterans and was persuaded to not re-up and instead go into a private contracting business with them. While not trained extensively; Koenig saw action throughout Central Africa until his company was contracted to Nigeria in 2008.

The contract was an extremely low paying one and caused dissent throughout the company's ranks. As such, Koenig was thrilled to set out with his friends to supplement their haul through "spoils of war". However, Koenig and his fellow contractors disappeared for the next two weeks before Koenig arrived back at camp alone; his gear missing and clutching a burned arm. Debriefing proved useless as Koenig was stoic throughout and he was given a release with pay from the company; but not before Koenig's former commander arranged a job for his former charge through a call to his cousin.

The cousin in fact was a well-off executive in a cruise line and put the still-shocked Koenig on a ship as a half-trained mechanic. Although rough at first, Koenig found the isolation of machinery to be a salve at first and eventually became more outgoing as he learned his trade in more depth. Soon, with glowing reports under his belt and a slowly thawing demeanor (in public); Koenig was transferred to The Melody.

RP Example: Star Wars: A New Age
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[Kentucky Fried Land]

Ok, OP. I had a new idea for a character but I wanted to run it by you first. Could I have a character who technically was a tourist but worked for the corporation that owns the cruise liner? She would be on the upper management and would basically be there to report how everything was going? So she would be trying to observe everything, but especially how the crew and staff are functioning.

Either that, or a corporate spy from a rival cruise liner corporation? Does either work and does one sound better?

Hey, was talking about it with Beia and it'd probably be best for you to do the upper management one, as there probably isn't a lot of corporate espionage within cruise ships and if so, they'd probably be located more at the HQs rather than the ships themselves.

[Talchyon]

Ok, OP. I had a new idea for a character but I wanted to run it by you first. Could I have a character who technically was a tourist but worked for the corporation that owns the cruise liner? She would be on the upper management and would basically be there to report how everything was going? So she would be trying to observe everything, but especially how the crew and staff are functioning.

Either that, or a corporate spy from a rival cruise liner corporation? Does either work and does one sound better?

Hey, was talking about it with Beia and it'd probably be best for you to do the upper management one, as there probably isn't a lot of corporate espionage within cruise ships and if so, they'd probably be located more at the HQs rather than the ships themselves.

Alright. That makes sense. I will switch what I had in my WIP ap.