This is the character thread! Only characters are to be posted here.

This is the form, just copy/paste to your document or post:
[b]Name:[/b]

[b]Specie:[/b]

[b]Type:[/b]

[b]Gender:[/b]

[b]Age:[/b]

[b]Appearance:[/b]

[b]Personality:[/b]

[b]History:[/b]


And now for the description of the fields.

Name
Name is, of course, the character's name. Nicknames are fine if the name is complicated, but surnames are rare in Maiara.

Specie
The Pokémon that the character is. Hybrids are welcome, but it must be breedable according to the game (in this case, they must be in the Ground breeding group), and must appear mostly like one of the following acceptable species (since this is canine/feline-based). There are different breeds, also, which are noted, and some traits vary. If you would like to know more about the breeds and variable traits, throw a PM my way.
- Vulpix/Ninetales
- Meowth/Persian
- Growlithe/Arcanine (Velithe/Venine)
- Eevee/its seven evolutions (Weathervee)
- Houndour/Houndoom (Houndium/Iridoom/Aridoom)
- (Snow) Poochyena/Mightyena
- Skitty/Delcatty (Fire; Psychic)
- Electrike/Manectric
- Absol
- Shinx/Luxio/Luxray
- Glameow/Purugly

It is prefered, for the sake of this RP, to start with unevolved forms, though in hybrids, one of the included forms may be at its final stage.

Type
Though not as important here, the type is the in-game type for purebreds and a selection of up to two of the available types for hybrids. That is, suppose you had a Houndour/Growlithe hybrid, you could use Fire, Dark, or Fire/Dark, but if you had Houndour/Vaporeon, it could be Dark, Fire, Water, Dark/Fire, Dark/Water, or Fire/Water.

Gender
Male or female, of course.

Age
Keep in mind that canines and felines mature faster than humans. The age you probably want is 2-3 years, which would be equivalent to the human ages of 14-18 years. Most species have a maximum lifespan of 20 or so years (some are longer).

Appearance
How does your character look? Are there special features? Do they keep their fur clean, or is it always dirty? Are they of average build for their specie, or are the more muscular or lithe? Please be somewhat descriptive. We do not need a report on your character's physical health, but we should be able to infer those things. A picture is not a replacement for a good word description, but can be added if desired. This field is important for hybrids.

Personality
How does your character act? Please be fairly descriptive, but again, we do not need a comprehensive diagnosis of their mental health.

History
There probably is not too much to say here. If you would like to collaborate with others on histories, that is great. We would mostly like to know how your character was raised. Were their parents total dictators, beating into them a shy demeanor, or were they in a pack with lax rules? Perhaps they have mostly lived on their own? These things affect their personality and are important.

You might be wanting an example, so here is my bio.

Quote:
Name: Haruki

Specie: Growlithe

Type: Fire

Gender: Male

Age: 2 yrs.

Appearance: Haruki is a Growlithe, and looks like one. He has a cream muzzle, mane, and underside, which fades into the orange around his sides and on the medial sides of his legs. His black stripes are not unusual in pattern or characteristic. For a Growlithe, he is lightly-built. His eyes are a fierce gold to match the sun.

Personality: As a Growlithe, Haruki is naturally suspicious of new acquaintances, but is very loyal and trusting of those whom he has deemed worthy of it. However, unlike most Growlithe, he is not very aggressive and prefers to fight with fire energy more than with muscle and fang. He is acutely aware of wisdom and likes to meditate on things before making decisions. Though he is intelligent and a fair strategist, he is a little shy and dislikes ordering others unless he is instructed to do so.

History: Born and raised in a pack of Growlithe and Velithe in the plains, Haruki hardly had an exciting early life. He was taught the same things as his peers, although he was often looked down upon for his shy demeanor in a pack of aggressive Pokémon. He was not weak, but he did possess his specialty in an area that was not well-represented in the pack.

Once the Gavidan Cult’s secrets were exposed to the world, a shadow descended upon his pack. There were a few cultists among them, and those who were not looked at them with extreme suspicion, even though they claimed to know nothing of the matter. Other refugees passed through the area, and other cultists joined those in the pack. The already-tense atmosphere eventually burst, and Haruki barely escaped from the feud with his life.

Injured and disheartened, Haruki made his way to the ruin of Nerakaso. It was a place that had always interested him, but he had also been told that it was safe from pack fights. Upon arriving there, however, he was yet to realize that his adventure was just beginning.


If you were to PM me character sheets before you post them, so that I may look them over, that would be much appreciated.