► Empty Nest syndrome refers to the grief that many parents feel when their children move out of the house. It’s bound to happen to anyone with grown children.
► It certainly did with the Donahues.
► Once their youngest daughter moved out, it didn’t take long for the symptoms to start showing. They tried their best to stay in contact with their children, but it didn’t seem to help. Mrs. Donahue was still a mother and she still had plenty of love to give. That’s when Mr. Donahue got the idea to rent out their children's old rooms. After all, couldn't let those rooms go to waste. So they sent in an ad and hoped someone would answer. They were astounded at how many people showed interest, but they could only take in six. Deciding was hard and background checks were made, but they eventually settled on six young adults. The six were surprised they got chosen out of many recipients, and now they were living under the same roof with a some of old folk. Go figure.
► This is a lighthearted and fun role play in the form of a comedy. Here I want everyone to have a good time. I know people will want romance (I’m definitely guilty of this) and to stir up some drama, and it will probably end up happening, but I don't want it to be the main focus and the only reason why people join. The main point of this role play is the hilarious interactions these characters have with each other and whatever adventures they go on. If you have any questions or concerns, please message me or quote me at least.
► This is a literate role play. That means good grammar, spelling, and punctuation. There’s no maximums or minimums to adhere to in this role-play; if I like your samples then you're in and you be the judge of how much you should post. All I ask is that you provide the people that you’re role playing with something proper to respond to. Just know that I don't expect anyone to put out 1000 words per post (I know I won't). Let’s jam pack those posts full of fun interactions and interesting happenings! Your posts should be pretty, but a picture, a name, and color will suffice. Always try to aim for simple! Also try to avoid clutter and center aligning your post.
► When constructing your character, please THINK before you DO. Their past can be goofy, but make it believable too. Make these characters realistic, but make them quirky and interesting too! They have flaws, but they have perfections too. Try to avoid super sob stories where your character is getting raped, suffering from an eating disorder, and being taken advantage by everyone they’ve ever met. Those kind of characters just won’t fit in this setting. On that note, characters with eating disorders or drug problems will be denied. Sorrynotsorry. Also if your character is a jerk, don't have them making cookies for everyone. I'm all about that character development, but do try to stay in character.
► You’ve been given some guidelines about these characters to follow, but they’re not much. They don’t really have anything to do with personality. It’s just me describing the character to you. I do hope you expand on these guidelines and make the character your own. I don’t care who you use as a face claim, but please make sure they match the role and age you’re playing, and that they have plenty of gifs. (If the model you want to use doesn't have gifs, tell me and we can work something out.) I don’t want a super hunky model playing a geek. I don't want a 16 year old playing a 21 year old or a 40 year old playing a 21 year old. If the characters are siblings/family, try your best to find a model so the characters look remotely related. Also since I know romance will end up happening, try to avoid making all the boys gay. Straight people need love too. I also want a diverse cast of characters (especially the new tenants and extras). Not everyone is going to be white (or asian), gay or 21 years old. I'm not saying your character can't be any of these things, I just don't want a influx. If we start getting the same everything, I will put a cap on it. I'm really serious about diversity, since role plays lack it for some reason.
► So the moment we’ve all been waiting for: getting a spot! All you have to do is fill out the app and post it in the app thread. Do not send it to me via message or I will delete it. Please include your samples as well. This is not first come first serve, so if someone applies for a role you also want don't hesitate to apply! I'm usually not very picky, but I will be this time around. After you’ve been accepted, there will a profile. This is so people can get a better understanding of your character. You have 3 days to complete the profile. Once it’s been completed and I've checked over it in the application thread, post it in the profile thread. If your profile goes past its due date and you have not alerted me that it'll be late, I will open up your spot and possibly give it to the next person that applied for it. I want dedicated people who can post as often as they can. I advise not to join if you’re really busy with school or work.
► Remember to be as active as you can and keep up with everything. Try your best to post in the OOC for plotting and such. When we plot, try to plot with everyone. I understand everyone may not interact, but you never know. Do not break off into 1x1s and ignore others, make a Skype or pirate pad chat (because not everyone has or likes them), or basically go off anywhere that isn't the OOC. This is a group role play, so we will plan things as a group. I really want everyone to have fun and be as funny as can be. Let's make this last!
You’ve been married for years now and within those wonderful years you raised six wonderful children, all of which moved on to pursue different careers. Unfortunately, you developed that feeling that most parents face within their lifetime: empty nest syndrome. It’s not a serious condition and it doesn’t last long. At least for you, Mr. Donahue, it didn’t last long. For you, Mrs. Donahue, it seems as if it’s just beginning. While there are many ways to cope, it seems that renting out your home to struggling young adults is your way of doing it.
xxXXXxxxxMR. DONAHUE xxXX ( MICHAEL CRAIG DONAHUE ) X ( FIFTY-FIVE ) X ( MALE ) X ( #A77227 ) X ( COLIN FIRTH ) X ( NPC )
XXXX► you always wanted nothing more than happiness for your wife and kids.
XXXX► you especially wanted happiness for your wife, she means a lot to you.
XXXX► it was your idea to rent out your home to strangers, and now you're not too sure.
xxXXXxxxxMRS. DONAHUE xxXX ( HEATHER AMELIA DONAHUE ) X ( FIFTY-FOUR ) X ( FEMALE ) X ( #902509 ) X ( JULIANNE MOORE ) X ( NPC )
XXXX► you quit your job as a grief counselor in order to take care of the kids.
XXXX► too bad your kids moved out one by one and you developed empty nest syndrome.
XXXX► but your husband had a brilliant idea in renting out the home, and you love him for it.
In every young adult’s life, there always seems to be that moment when said life just doesn’t go your way; whether it be from difficulty finding a job, falling behind on your apartment's rent, or some petty family issue. For you individual six, life somehow brought you to answering the Donahues’ ad on renting out six rooms in their home formerly belonging to their children. Many showed interest and for some reason, you were the lucky six to get accepted. You all have different reasons for answering the ad, and whatever those reasons may or may not be, there’s no doubt that this is your home now.
*21+ means 21 and older, though try to stay within them being twenty somethings
xxXXXxxxxTHE FREELOADER xxXX ( THORNTON CODY BRACE ) X ( TWENTY-TWO ) X ( MALE ) X ( HETEROSEXUAL ) X ( THOMAS BRODIE-SANGSTER ) X ( COMIKAN )
XXXX► you got kicked out of your apartment because you refused to pay rent – and get a job.
XXXX► so you didn't hesitate to take advantage of this nice couple's offer.
XXXX► you haven't changed one bit though, and you still don't have a job.
xxXXXxxxxTHE VOICE OF REASON xxXX ( EVELYN NAM ) X ( TWENTY-TWO ) X ( FEMALE ) X ( HETEROSEXUAL ) X ( PARK SORA ) X ( M Y S T E R II G H O S T )
XXXX► you try to talk sense into people as best as you can.
XXXX► it's too bad you go unheard half the time. you give good advice.
XXXX► you had a falling out with your roommate and decided to move out.
xxXXXxxxxTHE GEEK xxXX ( MILO LLOYD FERGUSON ) X ( TWENTY-THREE ) X ( MALE ) X ( HETEROEXUAL ) X ( DONALD GLOVER ) X ( PHLOID )
XXXX► you're the exact definition of a geek; tall, dorky glasses, and socially inept.
XXXX► you don't seem to have much luck with the ladies, or love in general.
XXXX► your parents kicked you out of their house, only to live with someone else's parents.
xxXXXxxxxTHE BEAUTY xxXX ( IRINA ROSE RAMIREZ ) X ( TWENTY-FOUR ) X ( FEMALE ) X ( HETEROSEXUAL ) X ( SARA SAMPAIO ) X ( CABINED )
XXXX► you've always relied on your looks to get you far in life.
XXXX► you want to be famous, but you don't have any talent whatsoever.
XXXX► your father cut off you off financially and you were forced to move out of your condo.
xxXXXxxxxTHE JERK xxXX ( MASON HUNTER MATTHEWS ) X ( TWENTY-FOUR ) X ( MALE ) X ( BISEXUAL ) X ( DANIEL SHARMAN ) X ( THE IMPOSSIBLE FII )
XXXX► why you gotta be so rude? you never have anything nice to say.
XXXX► it's a surprise you didn't turn down the donahue's offer and then spit in their face.
XXXX► but hey, you'll be staying with some hot girls. what's to complain about?
xxXXXxxxxTHE ODDBALL xxXX ( NAOMI ANN KOHL ) X ( TWENTY-TWO ) X ( FEMALE ) X ( BISEXUAL ) X ( CAREY MULLIGAN ) X ( ARKENDRAI )
XXXX► you're so strange, people think you were dropped on your head.
XXXX► you always think outside the box, considering you're a cartoonist.
XXXX► why you answered the donahue's ad is a mystery to everyone else, even you.
Ah, so you’re the little birds who learned to spread to their wings and fly out of the cuckoos nest. One by one you were born and one by one you were moving out. You’re as close as siblings can be, but your personalities couldn’t be any more different. After all, you all moved out at different times and even pursued different careers. It seems different is the best way to describe you all. In fact, you all even have different views on those random strangers living with your parents. Whether you agree with it or don’t, they’re not moving out any time soon.
*hair color can be either red, dirty blonde, or brunette; eye color doesn't matter
xxXXXxxxxTHE POLICE OFFICER xxXX ( WESLEY ALEXANDER DONAHUE ) X ( TWENTY EIGHT ) X ( MALE ) X ( STRAIGHT ) X ( DAN STEVENS ) X ( SMILE C I E L )
XXXX► as the oldest son, you're protective of your younger siblings.
XXXX► you also are protective of others, which is why you're a cop.
XXXX► as a cop, you're not too keen on strangers living with your parents.
xxXXXxxxxTHE NURSE xxXX ( PEYTON MARIE DONAHUE ) X ( TWENTY-SIX ) X ( FEMALE ) X ( HETEROSEXUAL ) X ( HOLLAND RODEN ) X ( X---RACHELRICOCHET )
XXXX► you were popular, top of your class, and valedictorian.
XXXX► despite that, you decided to settle on just being a nurse.
XXXX► you’re definitely against those strangers living with your parents.
xxXXXxxxxTHE INVENTOR xxXX ( TATE ANTHONY DONAHUE ) X ( TWENTY-FIVE ) X ( MALE ) X ( HETEROSEXUAL ) X ( MATTHEW GRAY GUBLER ) X ( CABINED )
XXXX► out of all your siblings, you’re definitely the most creative.
XXXX► it’s too bad none of your inventions pique anyone’s interest.
XXXX► you care more about that than strangers living with your parents.
xxXXXxxxxTHE REPORTER xxXX ( CALLIE DIANNA DONAHUE ) X ( TWENTY-THREE ) X ( FEMALE ) X ( HETEROSEXUAL ) X ( NINA A. ) X ( LATE NIGHT COFFEE )
XXXX► as the middle child, you often went unnoticed sometimes.
XXXX► your gossiping ways definitely got you some attention though.
XXXX► now rumor has it your parents invited strangers into their home.
xxXXXxxxxTHE PHOTOGRAPHER xxXX ( FRANKLIN OLIVER DONAHUE ) X ( TWENTY-TWO ) X ( MALE* ) X ( PANSEXUAL ) X ( CALEB LANDRY JONES ) X ( NERDBUTT ELMO )
XXXX► photography was your only means of expressing yourself.
XXXX► you have a bad habit of taking pictures at inappropriate times.
XXXX► you’re not sure what to make of your parents' living situation.
xxXXXxxxxTHE ACTRESS xxXX ( PIPER ELISE DONAHUE ) X ( TWENTY ) X ( FEMALE ) X ( HETEROSEXUAL ) X ( ALEXIA FAST ) X ( GEE WHILIKERS )
XXXX► you were the last child to be born and the last to move out.
XXXX► you're a good actress, but you aren't getting a lot of roles.
XXXX► you surprisingly do not have a problem with the new people.
You’re the extras that don’t seem to fit with the other character slots, but that doesn’t make you any less important. You’re the neighbors, friends, boyfriends, girlfriends, exes, whatever! You help with moving the story along and getting in on the wacky mishaps. You’re any age and race you want to be, but there’s only six of you so let’s hope you’re well worth it.
*Boyfriend/girlfriend/exes roles require permission from the other role player.
xxXXXxxxxTHE MECHANIC xxXX ( ALEXANDER MITCHELL MILLER ) X ( TWENTY-FIVE ) X ( MALE ) X ( HETEROSEXUAL ) X ( MICHAEL J. ) X ( LATE NIGHT COFFEE )
XXXX► you've been living with your two roommates for three years now.
XXXX► you seem to be able to fix and build anything so you moonlight as the local handyman, too.
XXXX► clearly good with your hands, you play three different instruments and like to play gigs at Angel's Hall.
xxXXXxxxxTHE FREE SPIRIT xxXX ( MANDALA QUINN PTOLEMA ) X ( TWENTY - FOUR ) X ( FEMALE ) X ( PANSEXUAL ) X ( NAZANIN MANDI ) X ( THIRTYSPACECHICKENS-GO )
XXXX► you traveled to new york all the way from nevada on a whim.
XXXX► you enjoy spoken word, but your real passion lies in theatre and musical numbers!
XXXX► you moved into your new apartment two weeks ago and you've just finished memorizing the surrounding areas.
xxXXXxxxxTHE PROFESSOR xxXX ( CHRISTOPH JOACHIM CROSS ) X ( THIRTY FOUR ) X ( MALE ) X ( BISEXUAL ) X ( CHARLIE DAY ) X ( SMILE C I E L )
XXXX► you’ve recently broken up with your fiancé and moved across the country to avoid him.
XXXX► you’re an adjunct professor for computer sciences and telecommute as an ethical hacker on the side.
XXXX► you should really be on medication for bipolar disorder, but haven't noticed.
xxXXXxxxxTHE BARTENDER xxXX ( LUNA TUESDAY SOMERSBY ) X ( TWENTY-FOUR ) X ( FEMALE ) X ( PANSEXUAL ) X ( CHLOE NORGAARD ) X ( PHLOID )
XXXX► you're a struggling musician, getting by bartending and playing gigs at Angel's Hall.
XXXX► you're a huge free spirit and fan of using "herbal" inspirations to create your music.
XXXX► you grew up in a small town but left a few years ago and now live in an apartment nearby.
xxXXXxxxxTHE CAFE WAITER xxXX ( AIDEN MORGAN HALSTAD ) X ( TWENTY-SIX ) X ( MALE ) X ( PANSEXUAL ) X ( DYLAN BRUCE ) X ( THE IMPOSSIBLE FII )
XXXX► you're currently working at espresso yourself.
XXXX► you're trying to save up enough money to open up your own restaurant.
XXXX► you are currently living out of your car to save expenses.
xxXXXxxxxTHE BARISTA xxXX ( GRACE ELISABETH CAMPBELL ) X ( TWENTY-FIVE ) X ( FEMALE ) X ( BISEXUAL ) X ( IMOGEN POOTS ) X ( X---RACHELRICOCHET )
XXXX► you moved from Hammersmith, London when you were fourteen and lived in New York ever since.
XXXX► you try to scrape up some money for art school in hopes of gaining the talent to get your own comic off the ground.
XXXX► you've somehow landed the managers position at the local café despite your obvious attitude problem.
from left to right : the house, the living room, the kitchen, the dining room, the master bathroom, the bathroom 1, bathroom 2, the study, the back porch
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from left to right : the empty nesters bedroom, the freeloader's bedroom, the voice of reason's bedroom, the geek's bedroom, the beauty's bedroom, the jerk's bedroom, the oddball's bedroom
if you have a suggestion, like where your character works or lives for example, please provide a picture, what the establishment is, and the name of the location then send it to me.
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angel's hall is a bar and espresso yourself is a cafe