Okay, I realize some people need some help getting started on character's ideas, abilities, and so forth, so this is for the new people who need help with their characters, or for people already here who want to help one of their OC's along or revise them. These are merely suggestions, so no one has to use anything posted here, it's just to help out.
Character Classes/Specializations:
All warriors are divided into four Specializations: Combat, Magic, Stealth, and Gun-wielders. Within those there are Classes to choose from, the ones listed below are the three I've made for each (with some acceptions), however you can choose to not have a class, or you can make your own.
Combat: Warriors who prefer the front line in combat. Choose these if you want to be able to dish out damage as much as you can take
Tank - War-bred individuals who feel more comfortable on a battlefield than in their own bed. They've shed much more blood than tears and skilled enough tanks can learn to block out pain. Tanks use mostly heavy armor and two-handed weapons.
Indestructible - The tank blocks out all pain from their mind and becomes indestructible for three turns (five minutes).
Berserker - These warriors are fighters to the core who have very short-tempers. You don't want to make them mad. Berserkers use mostly blunt weapons such as baseball bats, and led pipes (though some prefer their own fists). They generally use clothes with chainmail underneath.
Berserk - The berserker goes into a white hot flash of rage and attacks an enemy five times in rapidly without pause before calming down.
Knight - Generally, a knight is a kind man, trained for many years to be strong, brave, and hold honor and chivalry above all else. That isn't to say there aren't dark knights, who uphold evil and do the work of darkness however. Knights mostly use a sword and shield as their weapon of choice, and generally sport heavy armor over chainmail.
Vigilant Soul - The Knight's armor grows to cover their entire body (face, neck, every single part of the body), though the parts that weren't there before are seethrough, and gains extra protection for all parts of their body for three turns
~SPECIAL~
SOLDIER - SOLDIERs are the elite military unit of the Shin-Ra Electric Power Company who's skills are generally based upon that of the first SOLDIER ever, Lars Mercer. They are used by the company to send on mission to several different places and areas. They also use them to put down any resistance or quell any rebellion against them should any arise, though they have trouble doing so against Avalanche. There are four different types of SOLDIERs:
SOLDIER Third Class - The newest members of SOLDIER, with the least skill and experience, though still generally superior to the Shin-Ra Infantrymen. They wear light blue SOLDIER outfits
SOLDIER Second Class - The majority of the population of SOLDIERs, Third Classes are promoted to Second Class when they prove themselves in a difficult mission, or when they have spent enough time in the ranks of SOLDIER and shown they will not be taken down without a fight. They wear navy blue or purple SOLDIER outfits.
SOLDIER First Class - The most elite and least populated of all SOLDIERs, SOLDIER First Classes are the most skilled and seasoned fighters Shin-Ra can offer, and you would not want to cross paths with one. The original four First Classes, Sephiroth, Angeal, Genesis, and Zack, were the most powerful of all, though the Firsts these days are very threatening as well. They wear black SOLDIER outfits, though most First Classes seem to wear their own signature style clothing.
Ex-SOLDIERs - Former SOLDIERs of any Class, Ex-SOLDIERs were warriors who once fought for the elite SOLDIER group, but left for their own reasons, whether that be they didn't pay enough, they saw the error of their ways, or their own reasons.
SOLDIERs generally wear a special SOLDIER outfit woven of powerful fabric with SOLDIER shoulder armor, though they can wear what they please. They generally use a SOLDIER longsword as a weapon, however they can use what they please.
Digital Memory Wave - From past experiences watching other warriors, the SOLDIER additional special moves on the Digital Memory Wave, the number of which depend on their class:
SOLDIER Third Class/Ex-Third Class: Three Additional Limit Breaks
SOLDIER Second Class/Ex-Second Class: Four Additional Limit Breaks
SOLDIER First Class/Ex-First Class: Five Additional Limit Breaks
Magic: Usually preferring a staff or no weapon at all, these warriors use materia/magic and try to stay at a distance. Choose these if you want to attack enemies with the elements of the planet, or summon cretures who devastate enemies with ease
Black Mage - Specializing in magic materia/Black Magic, these warriors call upon the elements of the planet to guide them in battle. Black Mages mostly staffs as a weapon for hitting their weapons or channelling magic through them. Black Mages generally wear cloth or robes, or very light armor such as leather.
Elemental Barrage - Using two linked materia/twin magic, the Mage shoots each magic attack four times, but must skip their next turn if either was an acceptionally strong spell such as Ultima or Comet.
White Mage - People who use magic for healing or curing status aliaments are called White Mages, they use materia for healing, reviving, and curing status problems (such as poison). Supporters use either staffs or no weapons, and they wear robes or cloth, no armor of any kind.
Surpreme Antiseptic - The White Mage heals all HP, MP, and all status effects (INCLUDING KO) of all allies
Summoner - Calling upon the power of summoned creatures, these warriors think of the creatures they summon as their friends and create bonds with them. Most summoners don't wield a weapon but instead rely their summons to protect them, and they wear robes or cloth, generally no armor of any kind.
Dual Summon - The summoner uses two different summons at once, the summons combine their powers and attack all enemies
~SPECIAL~
Scion - A magic based unit that tends to use materia related to the planet and stars such as earth, space, and spirit magics. These are mostly Cetra, but some who have devoted themselves to the study of this magic can use it as well. They tend to use weapons that allow for distance such as rods and whips. They can wear light armor and cloth armor.
Star Power - Allows the Scion to use draw upon the powers of stars and planets to strike the enemy with the power of the stars themsevles. The damage delt varies with the user's connection to the planet.
Stealth: Warriors who prefer to be out of their opponents sight when they strike. Choose these if you prefer to play as a master of stealth who delivers quick and precise strikes
Assassin - Staying in the shadows, most assassins work for the highest bidder, accepting contracts to kill people for money, however, some assassins use their abilities to punish the corrupt and evil souls of the planet, not caring for money. Assassins typically use black cloth to stay in the shadows although there are few who use chainmail or leather for protection. Most assassins dual wield daggers or shortswords, though it's not rare for one to use a bow and arrow.
Fade Cloaking - Using a special device, or personal ability, the assassin fades from view, becoming invisible to enemies for the next two turns.
Ninja - Quick, agile warriors, ninjas must be phisically fit and must go through intense training to be prepared for anything. Ninjas are unmatched in speed and second only to Assassins in stealth. Almost no ninja would use armor that would slow them, though some who prefer head-to-head combat to stealth and speed use chainmail, and many (such as Yuffie Kisaragi) use very little clothing at all. Ninjas typically use thrown weapons, such as shuriken.
Lacerate - The ninja throws their weapon into an enemy's gut, causing a critical hit, then in a flash appears in front of the enemy and removes it by slashing it through them causing another critical hit
Hunter - Hunters use nature for stealth, blending in with the environment coming out for a split-second to shoot an arrow then fading into nature once more. Most hunters wear cloth or leather. Hunters use bow & arrows as weapons
Scatter shot - The hunter grabs multiple arrows and either shoots them all at one enemy, or turns the bow horizontally and shoots at all the enemies
~SPECIAL~
Turks - The Turks are the special stealth unit of the Shin-Ra Electric Power Company. They are sent by Shin-Ra to do "special" missions, that require maximum precision that cannot be obtained by most SOLDIERs or any infantrymen. All Turks wear business-type suits, however they have almost no specific type of weapon, as almost any weapon is game for them, however no turk uses large weapons such as two handed swords, generally they use special weapons, such as whips or rods, though they're most known for using guns.
Mark of Death - The Turk marks the enemy's most specific weakness, exploiting it for their own attacks and, should they have allies, making it aware to them as well.
Gunslinger: Warriors who use guns of all kind, depending on what they're good with. Choose these if you want to use guns to put holes in your enemy while staying at the range you prefer
Sniper - Using a long range gun with a scope, the Sniper never wants to be in close quarters and can devastate an enemy with a shot to the head. Snipers use sniper rifles obviously, and prefer not to use armor, mostly wearing cloth
Adrenaline - The Sniper takes a deep breath, and all time to the sniper is slowed for a turn, and his sole focus is on his target, as he can hear only his target's quickening heartbeat in his ears.
Dual Pistols - Trained in using two pistols at once, these warriors prefer to be at mid-range, taunting the enemy as they put holes in them. Dual pistol wielders use two pistols, and wear mostly cloth, as they try to avoid attacks rather then block them
JACKPOT - The dual pistol wielder takes aim and fires two shots simultaneously, two shots of complete energy, one red, one blue, with devastating effect.
Amplification - For whatever reason, these warriors had a part on their body replaced by a gun (one/both arms or chest probably). Amplified people use the gun on their body as a weapon, and they wear either cloth or chainmail most of the time
Elemental Beam - Choose one element and it's the same every time you use (though it can be non-elemental if you wish). The gun grafted to the amplified person turns into a beam that shoots a specific element and does high damage in that element
Character Classes/Specializations:
All warriors are divided into four Specializations: Combat, Magic, Stealth, and Gun-wielders. Within those there are Classes to choose from, the ones listed below are the three I've made for each (with some acceptions), however you can choose to not have a class, or you can make your own.
Combat: Warriors who prefer the front line in combat. Choose these if you want to be able to dish out damage as much as you can take
Tank - War-bred individuals who feel more comfortable on a battlefield than in their own bed. They've shed much more blood than tears and skilled enough tanks can learn to block out pain. Tanks use mostly heavy armor and two-handed weapons.
Indestructible - The tank blocks out all pain from their mind and becomes indestructible for three turns (five minutes).
Berserker - These warriors are fighters to the core who have very short-tempers. You don't want to make them mad. Berserkers use mostly blunt weapons such as baseball bats, and led pipes (though some prefer their own fists). They generally use clothes with chainmail underneath.
Berserk - The berserker goes into a white hot flash of rage and attacks an enemy five times in rapidly without pause before calming down.
Knight - Generally, a knight is a kind man, trained for many years to be strong, brave, and hold honor and chivalry above all else. That isn't to say there aren't dark knights, who uphold evil and do the work of darkness however. Knights mostly use a sword and shield as their weapon of choice, and generally sport heavy armor over chainmail.
Vigilant Soul - The Knight's armor grows to cover their entire body (face, neck, every single part of the body), though the parts that weren't there before are seethrough, and gains extra protection for all parts of their body for three turns
~SPECIAL~
SOLDIER - SOLDIERs are the elite military unit of the Shin-Ra Electric Power Company who's skills are generally based upon that of the first SOLDIER ever, Lars Mercer. They are used by the company to send on mission to several different places and areas. They also use them to put down any resistance or quell any rebellion against them should any arise, though they have trouble doing so against Avalanche. There are four different types of SOLDIERs:
SOLDIER Third Class - The newest members of SOLDIER, with the least skill and experience, though still generally superior to the Shin-Ra Infantrymen. They wear light blue SOLDIER outfits
SOLDIER Second Class - The majority of the population of SOLDIERs, Third Classes are promoted to Second Class when they prove themselves in a difficult mission, or when they have spent enough time in the ranks of SOLDIER and shown they will not be taken down without a fight. They wear navy blue or purple SOLDIER outfits.
SOLDIER First Class - The most elite and least populated of all SOLDIERs, SOLDIER First Classes are the most skilled and seasoned fighters Shin-Ra can offer, and you would not want to cross paths with one. The original four First Classes, Sephiroth, Angeal, Genesis, and Zack, were the most powerful of all, though the Firsts these days are very threatening as well. They wear black SOLDIER outfits, though most First Classes seem to wear their own signature style clothing.
Ex-SOLDIERs - Former SOLDIERs of any Class, Ex-SOLDIERs were warriors who once fought for the elite SOLDIER group, but left for their own reasons, whether that be they didn't pay enough, they saw the error of their ways, or their own reasons.
SOLDIERs generally wear a special SOLDIER outfit woven of powerful fabric with SOLDIER shoulder armor, though they can wear what they please. They generally use a SOLDIER longsword as a weapon, however they can use what they please.
Digital Memory Wave - From past experiences watching other warriors, the SOLDIER additional special moves on the Digital Memory Wave, the number of which depend on their class:
SOLDIER Third Class/Ex-Third Class: Three Additional Limit Breaks
SOLDIER Second Class/Ex-Second Class: Four Additional Limit Breaks
SOLDIER First Class/Ex-First Class: Five Additional Limit Breaks
Magic: Usually preferring a staff or no weapon at all, these warriors use materia/magic and try to stay at a distance. Choose these if you want to attack enemies with the elements of the planet, or summon cretures who devastate enemies with ease
Black Mage - Specializing in magic materia/Black Magic, these warriors call upon the elements of the planet to guide them in battle. Black Mages mostly staffs as a weapon for hitting their weapons or channelling magic through them. Black Mages generally wear cloth or robes, or very light armor such as leather.
Elemental Barrage - Using two linked materia/twin magic, the Mage shoots each magic attack four times, but must skip their next turn if either was an acceptionally strong spell such as Ultima or Comet.
White Mage - People who use magic for healing or curing status aliaments are called White Mages, they use materia for healing, reviving, and curing status problems (such as poison). Supporters use either staffs or no weapons, and they wear robes or cloth, no armor of any kind.
Surpreme Antiseptic - The White Mage heals all HP, MP, and all status effects (INCLUDING KO) of all allies
Summoner - Calling upon the power of summoned creatures, these warriors think of the creatures they summon as their friends and create bonds with them. Most summoners don't wield a weapon but instead rely their summons to protect them, and they wear robes or cloth, generally no armor of any kind.
Dual Summon - The summoner uses two different summons at once, the summons combine their powers and attack all enemies
~SPECIAL~
Scion - A magic based unit that tends to use materia related to the planet and stars such as earth, space, and spirit magics. These are mostly Cetra, but some who have devoted themselves to the study of this magic can use it as well. They tend to use weapons that allow for distance such as rods and whips. They can wear light armor and cloth armor.
Star Power - Allows the Scion to use draw upon the powers of stars and planets to strike the enemy with the power of the stars themsevles. The damage delt varies with the user's connection to the planet.
Stealth: Warriors who prefer to be out of their opponents sight when they strike. Choose these if you prefer to play as a master of stealth who delivers quick and precise strikes
Assassin - Staying in the shadows, most assassins work for the highest bidder, accepting contracts to kill people for money, however, some assassins use their abilities to punish the corrupt and evil souls of the planet, not caring for money. Assassins typically use black cloth to stay in the shadows although there are few who use chainmail or leather for protection. Most assassins dual wield daggers or shortswords, though it's not rare for one to use a bow and arrow.
Fade Cloaking - Using a special device, or personal ability, the assassin fades from view, becoming invisible to enemies for the next two turns.
Ninja - Quick, agile warriors, ninjas must be phisically fit and must go through intense training to be prepared for anything. Ninjas are unmatched in speed and second only to Assassins in stealth. Almost no ninja would use armor that would slow them, though some who prefer head-to-head combat to stealth and speed use chainmail, and many (such as Yuffie Kisaragi) use very little clothing at all. Ninjas typically use thrown weapons, such as shuriken.
Lacerate - The ninja throws their weapon into an enemy's gut, causing a critical hit, then in a flash appears in front of the enemy and removes it by slashing it through them causing another critical hit
Hunter - Hunters use nature for stealth, blending in with the environment coming out for a split-second to shoot an arrow then fading into nature once more. Most hunters wear cloth or leather. Hunters use bow & arrows as weapons
Scatter shot - The hunter grabs multiple arrows and either shoots them all at one enemy, or turns the bow horizontally and shoots at all the enemies
~SPECIAL~
Turks - The Turks are the special stealth unit of the Shin-Ra Electric Power Company. They are sent by Shin-Ra to do "special" missions, that require maximum precision that cannot be obtained by most SOLDIERs or any infantrymen. All Turks wear business-type suits, however they have almost no specific type of weapon, as almost any weapon is game for them, however no turk uses large weapons such as two handed swords, generally they use special weapons, such as whips or rods, though they're most known for using guns.
Mark of Death - The Turk marks the enemy's most specific weakness, exploiting it for their own attacks and, should they have allies, making it aware to them as well.
Gunslinger: Warriors who use guns of all kind, depending on what they're good with. Choose these if you want to use guns to put holes in your enemy while staying at the range you prefer
Sniper - Using a long range gun with a scope, the Sniper never wants to be in close quarters and can devastate an enemy with a shot to the head. Snipers use sniper rifles obviously, and prefer not to use armor, mostly wearing cloth
Adrenaline - The Sniper takes a deep breath, and all time to the sniper is slowed for a turn, and his sole focus is on his target, as he can hear only his target's quickening heartbeat in his ears.
Dual Pistols - Trained in using two pistols at once, these warriors prefer to be at mid-range, taunting the enemy as they put holes in them. Dual pistol wielders use two pistols, and wear mostly cloth, as they try to avoid attacks rather then block them
JACKPOT - The dual pistol wielder takes aim and fires two shots simultaneously, two shots of complete energy, one red, one blue, with devastating effect.
Amplification - For whatever reason, these warriors had a part on their body replaced by a gun (one/both arms or chest probably). Amplified people use the gun on their body as a weapon, and they wear either cloth or chainmail most of the time
Elemental Beam - Choose one element and it's the same every time you use (though it can be non-elemental if you wish). The gun grafted to the amplified person turns into a beam that shoots a specific element and does high damage in that element
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[color=color1]When I was born about [/color][color=color2]((Age))[/color][color=color1] years ago I was given the name [/color][color=color2]((Character Name))[/color][color=color1] after they found out I was a [/color][color=color2]((Gender)).[/color]
[color=color1]As I grew up and began to learn how to fight, I learned that I was particularly good with [/color][color=color2]((Specialization))[/color][color=color1] as the years passed I trained to be a [/color][color=color2]((Class if you have one)).[/color]
[color=color1]I like to wear [/color][color=color2]((armor cloth, robes, chainmail, or heavy armor))[/color]
[color=color1]Right now I'm with [/color][color=color2]((side))[/color]
[color=color1]I have some pretty neat abilities [/color][color=color2]((Class ability))[/color]
[color=color1]((Limit break level 1))[/color]
[color=color2]((Limit Break level 2))[/color]
[color=color1]((Limit Break level 3))[/color]
[color=color2]((Limit Break level 4))[/color]
[color=color1]While I grew up in [/color][color=color2]((Hometown))[/color][color=color1] people often referred to me as [/color][color=color2]((Personality))[/color][color=color1] I don't know if it's true or not, what do you think? Ehh never mind.
My life isn't your "ordinary" story, want to hear? Ok then, [/color][color=color2]((Bio))[/color]
[color=color1]Uh, well I wouldn't usually tell someone this but I do kinda have a thing for [/color][color=color2]((Love interest/crush))[/color]
[color=color1]I can't get these songs out of my head[/color]
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-((song two))
-((song three))[/color]
[color=color1]I did have this one nickname once... Oh yeah [/color][color=color2]((Username))[/color][/align]
