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Welcome

In this B/C you get to play either a host or customer, and the best part is is that all of the art is custom made to your specifications! (Within the club dress requirements, though~) You pay for one stage at a time for hosts, and customers are only one stage anyway. This shop will hopefully open sometime in January, but we need to start gathering a community and staff right away! We're looking for artists right now but in about a month, I'd say we'll be ready to look for some "office" help.

So please come on in and take a look around! Hopefully this idea strikes your fancy~
We look forward to meeting you and welcome to Searan's Host Club. ^_^

Please note that we are looking for high quality art. Do not be offended if we don't accept your application or consider it pending. =]

exclaim NOTES! exclaim
This shop will be picking up a year and a half after it started on Gaia in June(ish) 2008.

In character: The club was closed due to an accounting mistake on Searan's part when he was preoccupied with his couple troubles with Viran. He ended up having to close down the club (kept the cafe open) while he and Viran traveled around Greece to fix their relationship as well as SHC's money woes. With the help of some dedicated customers, friends, and staff, Searan has finally managed to pull the club back up from the grave. But will it be as successful as it was before?

Out of character: I got too involved in Gaia and forgot about real life. It was a scary obsession that needed to be taken away before I really hurt myself. Now I am fully in control of Gaia, it does not control me~ I'm happy to say that I love Gaia but I am no longer an addict. smile
(And yes, this is lil_guy00!)

If you had a customer or host in the previous shop, you are MORE than welcome to return! (In fact we encourage it~) The only issue is that we will be very strict on the portraits this time around and you may have to get yours redrawn, on the house o'course.


TOC
Welcome
Rules & FAQ
Why We're Different
Host Story & Stages
Customer/Staff Information
Hiring Info & Form
Applicants
Progress/Characters
Current Staff
Links In
Links Out
 
     
 
Rules


General:
▪ Follow Gaia's Terms of Service.
▪ No flaming/harassing anyone.
▪ Do not beg! There's nothing to even beg for yet, so begging is double dumb.
▪ Decent grammar and spelling is appreciated.
▪ Be kind and courteous, we will be doing the same.
▪ Feedback is much appreciated. ^_^
▪ I don't bite (often) so feel free to ask any questions you still have after reading the front page.

Things to keep in mind:
▪ >>This is an open minded thread and people of all types are allowed in here. Do not under any circumstances discriminate against or flame anyone for any reason.<<
▪ If someone is breaking the rules when staff is not present, feel free to let them know but no yelling, please. I'll deal with the persistent rule-breakers.
▪ This is REAL WORLD New York City. Realism. Realistic characters. The only exception is different hair and eye colors. We do not want to see yakuza gangbangers as customers. Think "If I were this character, would I be allowed into this high class host club? Would I be allowed to host with this attitude/look?"



FAQ


Are there any female hosts?
No, not at the moment. However, if we get enough interest, I will rework the host story to include females. =]

Are these RP required?
Yes and no. If you are a Stray, Retired, Kept, Assistant Host, or Customer you are not required to role play. However, if you are at either working or at the Legend stage, you are required to RP or you'll be demoted.

How do I move up from Stray?
Journal entries and RPing out training sessions with either an NPC or a host. See "Promotions" in the guild's extended rules and FAQ.

So how many stages are there?
Almost unlimited, but that's all depending on how you want to play! There are many combinations: you can start as a customer, become a staff member, become a host, become a legend, find love and then retire or be kept! There's no ending to role play, so how can we give a number on how many combinations you can get?

Where can I ask a question?
Since we can't backread enough and we might miss important questions, please ask questions in the Questions and Suggestions thread.

Can I order and play a kid/non-SHC character?
Yes. Ages must be 17+ for stray & staff, 18+ for everyone else and anyone under 21 cannot be at the bar or drink alcohol, but if you would like to have a child character that tags along with one of your other characters, we don't mind. However, you should ask the artists if they can and want to draw children, and they will not have a cert but you still have to send the 5k to the shop.

Is Searan's Host Club in any way related to Ouran High School Host Club?
Nope! The two are completely different, no cross over whatsoever.

Where is SHC located?
We are in an upscale club district of NYC!

What kinds of poses are allowed?
What poses are allowed depends on the character's status. If s/he's a staff member, their post must be either a posed shot or candid shot of them at work. If s/he's a customer, think of it as a photo taken in the club for the membership card and portrait. If he's a host, think of a pose that shows the character sending out an "invitation" to his customers. If he's a stray, just show off his personality, make it candid or posed!
     
Why We're Different


For Customers:
▪ All of the art is custom and made according to your specifications. (Within the pose limits!)
▪ You can choose your host's path in his third stage and can change it at any time. Your customer or staff member can even join the host leagues~
▪ Since you purchase your host one stage at a time, you can have multiple artists draw him and have your host grow at any time.*
▪ Although role play is required to move up a stage, you can always leave your host at his stray stage.
▪ Your hosts or customers will never be taken away from you. (Legends may be demoted, though!)
▪ You can choose to be a host or a customer, it's all up to you!

((* = you must meet the minimal requirements for growth.))


For Artists:
▪ Since all of the art is custom made to the customer's specifications, you get to set the price!
▪ You can create your own forms or have us do it.
▪ As long as you meet the minimum monthly requirements, you choose how many slots you'd like open.
▪ For full-time artists, you can create your very own host (any stage) or customer for free!
▪ As long as the shop gets paid and you meet the freebie requirements, you can do as many freebies/discounted hosts (starting at stray) or customers as you want.

For Role Players:
▪ There will be threads for semi-lit and lit roleplays.
▪ You can be either a host or a customer, depending on what you purchase.
▪ The amount of RP you do depends on you and the other club members. There will be some shop-plots, but the heart of the RP will be in your hands!
▪ Customers can choose their host and (as long as the host agrees) the two will have a private roleplay in the guild.
▪ When your host reaches the Legend stage, he can start charging customers~
▪ There are all sorts of relationships you can get your character into! Since hosts are all male, and customers can be either gender, you can have a MM Host-Customer couple, a MF Host-Customer couple, and a MM Host-Host couple!
 
     
 
Host Story


"Trying to live off of minimum wage and tips in this day and age is nearly impossible. A crappy little apartment on the wrong side of town costs an arm and a leg, and paying for food is like giving up electricity for a week. It seems like there's nothing anyone can do to get out of financial trouble unless you have excellent credit and a great job...but excellent credit involves having a great job, and having a great job involves having experience. The list goes on and on but it all ends up the same: you live in a cramped apartment and are struggling to pay your expenses.

"This is where I can help you.

"You see, my name is Searan and I used to be just like you. Hell, I was on the streets begging for money and food! Now, you're still in an apartment and look pretty healthy, I can definitely help you with your struggle."
The relatively young man picked himself up out of his chair and came over, greeting you with a curt nod before reaching for your chin to inspect your face. He turned it from left to right and left again, his eyes scanning every pore. "Yes, yes, I can definitely use you! All you need is a little bit of polishing and a lot of training. Just sign this paper and you're in."

The paper was a well-written contract that you barely had to read; all that you saw was that Searan would look out for you for as long as you are under his care. This included food, shelter, heat, and all the things it takes to live in…luxury? "Yes, you will be living in the floors above the host club. Everyone gets a nice, cozy apartment to themselves that includes a bathroom, a kitchenette, a living room, and a master bedroom complete with a king-sized bed and silk sheets. There's some more to it, but I want to leave some of the room options to you." Searan smiled and offered out his hand to take the paper, "Now that we're done with the legal business, let me show you around."

Searan led you out of his grand office and into a large hallway towards an elegant, gold trimmed and sparkly elevator. "If you ever need me, I'll always be up here or in the club. My room is directly across the hallway from my office and since I'm still single, there's no need to worry about intruding." He gave a half-hearted chuckle and stepped into the elevator, pressing the button for floor one. "All of the other hosts' rooms are on the floors between the first floor and my floor, and there are 10 rooms to each floor. I was lucky enough to purchase and renovate a hotel; this is a perfect place to aid young men like you." The man smiled broadly, making idle conversation while the elevator travelled to the first floor.

The elevator doors opened to reveal a large, well-decorated room that was filled with booths and tables. "This is where you will be hosting once we give you a bit of training. You don't really get a choice in your hours, although we will try and be flexible, and you're more than welcome to work out schedules with the other hosts. Also, until you reach a god-like host level, you won't have a choice in your clients. Ah, but that will all come with the training and you will learn in time just exactly the services we offer here. You'll also find yourself in a very close-knit family, something that not even a school dormitory can give you!" Searan patted your back softly, giving a rather genuine smile, "Welcome to my family."



Host Stages


Stage One A
Stray: Well look at you! Straight from the streets and into the kitchen with you! You haven't trained enough for Searan to allow you into his massive closet and pick out your suit: you're still in street clothes. Granted, they may look nice on you but it certainly isn't floor-quality attire. Work hard and do your work no matter how tedious it may seem and soon you'll be sipping wine in a fine suit.

Stage One B
Assistant Host: Are you a staff member or customer who would like to try their hand at hosting? Well you're certainly not scruffy so calling you a stray might be offensive, so we'll give you the title of assistant host. You will be helping out hosts while they're with their customers and soon enough you'll be ready to take on a customer of your very own!

Stage Two
Host: Wow! You've certainly cleaned up nicely! You were a great help in the kitchen, or wherever you were, and now that you've completed your training, you're ready to start working the floor. Searan has given you the funds to pick out a charming outfit to woo the customers, so choose wisely and utilize what you've learned or else you might find yourself back in training! Soon you'll be on your way to stardom.

Stage Three A
Legend: Looks like you've blown away nearly all of your competition and reached the level of a host god! You get the finest of luxuries and nearly all of the customers try and get with you. You're the hottest of the hot, but life is a bit lonely at the top when you have no one to share your dream with.

Stage Three B
Kept: You cleaned up nicely and now you have a special customer, a really special customer. It is like the two of you are married, and you don't like spending time with any other customer! This is what Searan calls "Kept" and he's extremely excited to hear that your customer will now be the one taking care of you. He sends his best wishes your way.

Stage Three C
Retired: Because Searan forbids hosts from having relationships with each other, or being in any sort of exclusive relationship and hosting, all hosts that develop a steady relationship will have to retire. But don't worry! Searan cares for all of his handsome hosts and has a wonderful retirement payment plan put in place, and he really enjoys going to weddings and seeing his "children" pairing up and being happy.
     
Customers


▪ Customers will be one stage unless they wish to join the staff.
▪ Once you purchase a customer, you are allowed to choose from our working hosts and schedule 1x1 RP "dates".
▪ Customers are always welcome in the general shop role play.
▪ Can be male or female.
▪ Not RP required, it's perfectly alright to sit there and look pretty~
▪ Portrait attire is limited to what your customer would wear to the upscale club.
▪ Please remember that SHC is not cheap, these customers are wealthy.


Staff


▪ Staff will be one stage unless they want to switch to the host line. (Will go from staff to assistant host if eligible.)
▪ Staff is always welcome in general shop role play.
▪ Can be male or female.
▪ Semi-RP required. These are limited positions, earn your keep!
▪ Portrait attire is limited to what your staff would wear on the job.
▪ Staff slots are limited!


Extras


AKA townspeople, regular Joes, family members, kids, side characters, any non-SHC character.
▪ They are one stage and will not get a cert.
▪ These are typically wannabe customers who are too poor to become a member.
▪ They can mingle with the hosts and staff and anyone else in town or in the cafe.
▪ Can be male or female.
▪ Please have an RP reason that calls for an extra portrait.
▪ Portrait attire is limited to realism rules only. Have fun! But don't get too dirty. XD
 
     
 
Hiring Info & Form


General:
1▪ Must get along with others and be able to be a leader. All staff are leaders in a shop. =]
2▪ Accomplish tasks within a reasonable amount of time.
3▪ Try to be active.
4▪ Respect others, yourself, the rest of the staff, characters, etc.
5▪ Must be able to tell customers what they need to change for their character's portrait to fit the shop's realism requirements. (This is really important!)

Slots:
1▪ You can open or close your slots at any time but you must complete the minimum amount of characters your position requires.
2▪ If at any time you'd like to change your staff position, let lil know.
3▪ Each slot counts for only one stage, even if the customer requests that you do all three.
4▪ A progress % next to each filled slot would be nice but is not required.
5▪ You are in charge of updating your slots.

Payment:
Step One: Artists accept form(s) and assign it a slot.
Step Two: Customer sends payment to the artist and a 5k flat rate to SHC Searan.
Step Three: Artist completes art and puts it in the drop box for lil and sends off a full copy to the customer.
Step Four: Artist accepts trade. Lil certs the character and sends it to the customer and accepts shop trade.

Activity:
1▪ Activity is required either in the shop or at least in your ordering thread.
2▪ You must keep up with the slots you open and the work you take on.
3▪ We request that you complete your tasks within a month (ideally less than two weeks) of accepting them.

Refusing Service:
1▪ Since the set up of the shop is close to a R&C shop, artists can refuse customers.
2▪ If the refusal is made after a form is posted, you must edit their post with Refused at the bottom, PM both the player and SHC Searan with why you refused them service. ((It must be the same letter and this is to prevent people from accusing the shop of anything without us knowing what's going on.))
--This is different than having customers post forms and then choosing the ones you'd like to do.
3▪ If the refusal is because of not liking the character, no further explanation is needed.
4▪ If the refusal is because of the amount of detail involved, please explain to the customer what you'd prefer.
5▪ If the refusal is because of personal reasons, please explain the situation to either SHC Searan or lilstalkerrr. We won't tell you that you have to draw their character but if you are not directly involved with them and it's just a "because they did this to so and so", lil may make you find someone who will.
6▪ Refusal of someone in particular across most of the staff will result in a staff meeting to get to the bottom of the situation.

Benefits:
1▪ One free character for yourself for becoming a staff member.
2▪ One free character for yourself for every two freebies for events/questers.
3▪ One freebie/discounted character for you or your friends for every three completed hosts/customers.
4▪ All freebies and discounts must be passed by lil and have the 5k flat fee sent to the shop.

Wages:
▪ Up to you. The art is all custom half-bodies OR full bodies (also up to you) so price accordingly. However, you should keep in mind that B/C prices are typically lower than R&C prices. I have no idea why, but that is the norm.
▪ The shop requires a 5k flat fee for every character, so be sure to note that in your ordering thread.

Positions:
▪ Full Time: Minimum 3 slots per month.
▪ Part Time: Minimum 1 slot per month.
▪ Guest: You can open and close slots whenever you wish and there is no monthly requirement.

Additional Notes:
▪ Remember that although the shop starts in January, you're welcome to start creating characters as soon as you are hired.


Form:
I'm an artist!
    Username:
    Position:
    Names and links of shops you work for currently and what you do:
    Samples:
    If at any time you must go on hiatus, will you let the shop know so we can find a temp?
    Willing to do charities/freebies:
    What is your normal price for a full and half-body CG?
    What do you think your price will be here? ((Keep in mind that B/C prices are generally much cheaper than R&C prices!))
    How many slots will you have open? Will they re-open after you complete the character or will they close?
    How quickly do you normally work?
    Will you be RPing//having a character?


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[list][size=10][b]Username:[/b]
[b]Position:[/b]
[b]Names and links of shops you work for currently and what you do:[/b]
[b]Samples:[/b]
[b]If at any time you must go on hiatus, will you let the shop know so we can find a temp?[/b]
[b]Willing to do charities/freebies:[/b]
[b]What is your normal price for a full and half-body CG?[/b]
[b]What do you think your price will be here?[/b] ((Keep in mind that B/C prices are generally much cheaper than R&C prices!))
[b]How many slots will you have open? Will they re-open after you complete the character or will they close?[/b]
[b]How quickly do you normally work?[/b]
[b]Will you be RPing//having a character?[/b][/size][/list]
     
Applicants


barokku
I'm an artist!
    Username: barokku
    Position: Part-timer!
    Names and links of shops you work for currently and what you do: No experience in B/C. But I did own a couple of permanent & temporary R&C shops before. All are closed now, so I have more time on my hands (other than rl stuff).
    Samples: deviantART -- Uhhh...my style ranges ALOT. But my offer, maybe something like these dudes, but maybe color a bit more neatly? X2 I can also do more painty styles like X1 X2 X3. /the style I use the most 'cause it's faster lol
    If at any time you must go on hiatus, will you let the shop know so we can find a temp? Of course. haha. =)
    Willing to do charities/freebies: Depends on the circumstances I guess. If it's holiday freebies or some special event going on, then yep I'll do it.
    What is your normal price for a full and half-body CG? I rarely offer full CGs on gaia to begin with... lol. I usually only do quick sketches like thise, X1 X2 X3 X4. But for full cg works like in dA, I got ~1mil+ in joint auction? =A=;a (I need help with pricing...)
    What do you think your price will be here? I'm not sure? (No experience here, so I would need other people's opinions...) sweatdrop
    How many slots will you have open? Will they re-open after you complete the character or will they close? At the most, two/month. (I don't really like to have a big waiting list and I tend to prefer quality over quantity. haha.) I generally take breaks between my batches so I won't get overwhelmed and tired of drawing. Breaks are usually couple days.
    How quickly do you normally work? How quickly I work depends on what I'm drawing and schoolwork. Since these are more reality based characters, they should be easier and faster than what I usually draw (Gaia chars, ocs...etc etc.) Maybe an estimate of 1 week or so for a detailed CG waist?
    Will you be RPing//having a character? I would like to have a char yes. *u* But preferably one without an extensive RP role?


Aoraki
I'm an artist!
    Username: Aoraki
    Position: Full time
    Names and links of shops you work for currently and what you do: The B/C I used to work for closed down, but I've done a few shops here and there. I'm currently in a few Art Auctions and running soon-to-be Art Auctions
    Samples: DA
    Halfbody
    Fullbody
    Fullbody
    Halfbody couple
    If at any time you must go on hiatus, will you let the shop know so we can find a temp?:Of course
    Willing to do charities/freebies:yup
    What is your normal price for a full and half-body CG?:Halfbody: 35k
    Fullbody: 65k
    What do you think your price will be here?: Huh...not entirely sure yet
    How many slots will you have open? Will they re-open after you complete the character or will they close?: 3 at a time. They'll re-open after I complete a character
    How quickly do you normally work?:1- 1.5 weeks
    Will you be RPing//having a character?:Yush! owo
    But I don't want an overly extensive RP character
    ^^''


xXNaix NightMareXx
I'm an artist!
    Username:xXNaix NightMareXx
    Position: Part-Time Artist
    Names and links of shops you work for currently and what you do: None.
    Samples: Disease Bringer, Dragon Girl, Sexy Naix, My DA Gallery
    If at any time you must go on hiatus, will you let the shop know so we can find a temp? Of course
    Willing to do charities/freebies: If I have free-time, sure!
    What is your normal price for a full and half-body CG? 250k no color half, 400k no color full, 400 colored half, 600k colored full
    What do you think your price will be here? ((Keep in mind that B/C prices are generally much cheaper than R&C prices!))It's all negotiable biggrin
    How many slots will you have open? Will they re-open after you complete the character or will they close?They'll always re-open, and I prefer to have only a few slots so that I can finish one at a time as quick as I can.
    How quickly do you normally work? It all depends, but when I'm paid, I go as fast as I can without sacrificing the quality.
    Will you be RPing//having a character? I might, I am a HUGE fan of the show.


MakinSushi
I'm an artist!
    Username: MakinSushi
    Position: Part-Time
    Names and links of shops you work for currently and what you do: I don't have experience in B/C shops... I've done quite a few auctions though 8D;;
    Samples: I usually draw in this style...[Sample 1][Sample 2] Because I've done auctions, I don't post the finished works online once the winner gets his/her prize unless the person uploads it him/herself... [DeviantArt]
    If at any time you must go on hiatus, will you let the shop know so we can find a temp? Of course XD
    Willing to do charities/freebies: For special occasions like events in the shops or general holidays, yes.
    What is your normal price for a full and half-body CG? For clean color bust, usually around 250k, for clean color full-body, from 400k~500k.
    What do you think your price will be here? ERRRR.... I have no idea XD I've never worked for a B/C shop before.. OTL
    How many slots will you have open? Will they re-open after you complete the character or will they close? maybe 2~3 per month, taking breaks in between for school work...
    How quickly do you normally work? I usually finish what I'm working on within 4~5 days, but if I have other work to do, around 7~9 days.
    Will you be RPing//having a character?
    It... would be wonderful to have one, yes @w@
 
     
 
Progress


Out of Character:
    ▪ 1/2 Helpers (Second one pending.)
    ▪ 0/5 Full Time Artists
    ▪ 0/3 Part Time Artists
    ▪ 1/1 Guild
    ▪ 0/1 Well Dressed SHC Searan.


In Character:
    ▪ 1/1 Owner
    ▪ 1/1 Owner's Main Squeeze
    ▪ 0/1 Secretary
    ▪ 1/1 Physician (On Leave)
    ▪ 1/5 Hosts
    ▪ 0/2 Chef
    ▪ 1/1 Chief of Wait Staff
    ▪ 1/5 Waiters
    ▪ 0/3 Bartenders
    ▪ 0/3 Musical Entertainers
    ▪ 2/3 Other


Characters
Searan - Shop Owner - lilstalkerrr
Viran - Searan's lover and assistant - Saibraeus (Hiatus)
Aram - Chief of Staff - lilstalkerrr
Minoru - Gardener - Tooaya
Kei - Host Prospect - Tooaya
Brad - Retired Host - Chrystali
Zeke - Brad's B/F - Ravina Loki
Reiner - AV Tech - Petite Kitsune
Gunnar - Trainer - Petite Kitsune
Bernard - Waiter - Kami
Amir - Bernie's Slave Driver - lilstalkerrr
     
Current Staff


Owner/Creator: lilstalkerrr
Shop Mule: SHC Searan
Co-Owners: Chrystali & Saibraeus

Guest Artists: Mocaffe

Saibraeus and Tooaya are not a part of our current art staff! Whether they return to being a shop artist is up to them. :3
 
     
 
Links In


N/A until we get pretty banners.
     
Links Out


PM code to lilstalkerrr~ We'll PM you with our code when we get our banners. <3

 
     
 
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