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So anyways, meat & patatas.

Turns out I like the cockroach a little more than I thought I would. I would actually like to see him made! Unfortunately I am internet-poor so it is unlikely. I'll keep on holding out, though! I'll get him some day! Or else I'll use these essences or souls when some other essence/soul is given away.

But then snipe hunts and fearsome beasts would also be awesome to see. I am so confuse.

SOUL

Mostly want the cockroach. Would love to see the others in use, though!

spacerAMERICAN COCKROACH
spaA simple soul, but adaptable and persevering. Responds well under pressure, though it likes to keep away from major activity. Always has a backup plan. Survivalist. Thrives in damp environments. Eats rotting vegetable matter, especially enjoys fermenting foods. Carries some diseases, as one of its main environments is sewers. Can fit readily in small spaces despite its relatively large size. Incredibly fast, thought to be one of the fastest-running insects in the world. Dislikes the cold.
spaAs a Raevan, a cockroach would have ample amounts of common sense, if it is somewhat lacking in intelligence; it would have a high resistance to common ailments; it would not like bright light, but would still be very social. It would share many of the habits and traits of its soul - likes rotten/fermenting food (mmm, beer), fast, photosensitive, dislike of cold, etc etc.

spacerQUESTING BEAST
spaHunted for ages and ages by the knights of the Pellinore line, the Questing Beast or Beast Glatisant has the head and neck of a serpent, the body of a leopard, the haunches of a lion and the feet of a hart. It does not seem to have any particular powers other than evading capture, though perhaps it may be that the beast and the Pellinores simply serve to keep each other busy and entertained, as when the current hunter gives up the hunt, the Beast begins to pine away from lack of attention and become gravely ill. It is restored to health when it is once again chased.
spaPerhaps I should not use this soul. Not unless I make up a Pellinore.

spacerFEARSOME BEASTS
spaWhangdoodles, Squonks, Cactus Cats or Splintercats?
spaA Whangdoodle is a horse-like creature with wonderful, fantastic horns. It is intelligent and capable of speech, and grows a new pair of carpet slippers on its feet each year.
spaA Squonk is a sad, ugly creature which is perfectly aware of its pitiable appearance - loose skin covered in warts and blemishes - and spends most of its time weeping, wallowing in self-pity. When seen or confronted, it can (and will) dissolve itself in its own tears. It is unknown whether it can subsequently reform, but it's suspected that it cannot.
spaA Cactus Cat is a feline covered in spikes (which grow densest on its ears). It has a sharp, bony plate on each foreleg which it uses to cut into cacti in order to drink their sap. On occasion it will find or make a fermented sap. When it drinks this, it gets very loud and rowdy.
spaNoone has ever really seen a Splintercat; all that is known is that they live in hollow trees, throwing splinters and sharp pieces of wood at the unwary. These projectiles can cause serious harm.

NAME : Eloise Hunter
GENDER : Female
AGE : 36
OCCUPATION : Nightclub Bouncer, occasional Bodyguard
RACE : Human
LIKES : Fighting, food, being comfortable and clean, good humor, hunting, rock music, motorcycles
DISLIKES : Her first name, inactivity, rule-breakers, hippies, vegetarians and vegans, delicious junkfood, getting sick
LOOKS :Hunter is fairly average, with shoulder-length, brown hair, lightly tanned skin, and brown eyes. She's around 5'2" and well-built, but a little extra heft makes a softer first impression.

That nicer impression is usually made form the back – there is no question about her character when you see her face. Her nose was long, upturned and flaring before it got broken three times. Her cheekbones are sharp, her lips are thin, and her jaw is square.

She favors comfortable clothing like sweat pants for lounging around, and tighter shirts and jeans for practical reasons. She wears mostly neutral, earthy colors.

PERSONALITY : Hunter is, among other things, a braggart, proud, a little racist, snappy, sardonic and leaves much to be desired as far as manners go.

At work, her expressions include scowls, grimaces and snarls, with the occasional heavy frown when she's in a good mood. There's hardly anything classically feminine about her but care for her appearance, some maternal instinct, and a need for cleanliness. Hunter is, though, not completely devoid of niceness, making a decent friend or acquaintance.

She works out frequently and enjoys fighting. She has strong morals, so she only fights when she has a reason or excuse. When she can’t fight, she has to find something else to beat up, like a sandbag or broken refrigerator, because she knows no other way to express her negative feelings.

Hunter is most at home in her home, where she has a few books for the rare rainy days when she wants to read, a decent collection of movies, her training room, and her bedroom with its giant bed, which has been covered in blankets, pillows and stuffed animals. She worries about people finding out she's not as tough as she puts on whenever she has company over, so she seldom does.

Hunter’s hopes for the future are simple, but lately she’s been wondering if there might be more. She fears heights, spiders and centipedes. She absolutely hates her first name, but doesn’t change it out of respect for the grandmother she was named after.

HISTORY : Eloise was the only girl in a family of boys (Joseph, Harrison and Daniel). Her sixth-grade class' allotment of lowlifes took issue with her tomboyish ways, and got her in her first fight. She came out on top by a long shot, and has since developed a love of fighting. She practiced with her brothers, who were more than willing to have someone new to rough-house with... until they couldn't beat their little sister. There are lots of stories Hunter can tell about her and her brothers coming into school scuffed and bruised, with teachers and faculty thinking it was their parents, and that one time the DSS got involved.

Upon graduation, Hunter's brothers steered her towards her current career in an effort to curtail her violent behavior. It worked - or, at least it did for her family and friends. In any event, getting involved in physical enforcement was probably the best thing that has ever happened to Hunter. She has a relatively healthy way to do what she likes and get paid for it.

Recently, Hunter has been getting restless. It could be aging, it could be stagnation of routine, it could be the recent hospitalization of her brother Harrison with no way to visit him, or maybe it's that work hasn't involved any of "the fun stuff" recently – whatever the cause, she's having trouble relaxing nowadays.



Name: Eloise Hunter
Age: 36
Height: 5'2"
Eye color: Dull, muddy brown that lightens towards the middle
Physical appearance: Brown hair, brown eyes, skin of a lightly tanned tone, well-defined muscles, not particularly well-endowed in the chest, if you catch my drift.
Strange or unique physical appearance: Her long, thin, upturned and flaring nose has been broken three times. She has small pockmarks on her face from chickenpox.
Hobbies/interests: Fighting (boxing, wrestling, fencing, any kind of physically active test of strength and dominance), cooking, home repair
Occupation: Bounty Hunter - her home is really more like a base of operations. When she gets a mark, she'll obviously be traveling to where they are. Between marks, she can usually pick up a gig or two as a Bouncer at a local nightclub or a bodyguard for some visiting mogul.
Where does he or she live? What is it like there? Durem. Nice, busy town, full of a nice variety of people. It's got its bad spots, though - but Hunter likes it that way.
Special skills/abilities: Can create a small electric current (usually has to move her arms to build up charge), contact being generally only enough to cause local muscle spasming or locking (protecting the heart is advised!). Muscles resist electrical tampering - consequently, never gets charlie horses. Cannot use in any delicate fashion. Very draining with repetitive use. Her ability will not improve past this point - this extent of her ability is the culmination of years and years of practice, and she will lose some skill with it is she does not practice often.
Family (describe): Parents were normal enough, had three siblings. Parents died of natural causes, brothers live far away. She never knew any other family.
Description of his or her house: One-floor, dainty little thing. Not a lot of yard. Decorated with comfortable furniture in earthy tones. Well-kept, well-lit. Has a room with no furniture for swordplay and hand-to-hand combat exercises. There is a large stereo Hunter has rigged wheels onto that can roll freely over the hardwood and carpeted floors to wherever Hunter needs or wants it. One bed, one bath, one kitchen, one washroom/boiler room, one living room, and the "study".
Description of his or her bedroom: The main theme in the house is comfort, and Hunter's room is by no means an exception - it may, in fact, be the very epitome of the theme. Instead of a normal bed, she sleeps in a well-padded papasan. Other than that, there's nowhere to sit. Has a wall entirely covered in cork board and a four-drawer filing cabinet - one drawer holds a large stash of maps, two hold mark information, one holds bills and other such paperwork. They are all kept WELL locked.
Favorite bands/songs/type of music: Good music. Not a lot of modernly-produced, popular stuff makes the cut.
Favorite movies: Western classics.
Favorite TV shows: Medical or crime dramas, cooking shows.
Favorite books: Doesn't read enough to have a favorite. The ones she reads most often are DIY books.
Favorite foods: Spicy stuff. Well-seasoned meat. Ice cream.
Favorite sports/sports teams: Doesn't really follow them. Likes watching particularly violent ones for inspiration on slow days.
Political views: As long as there's some kind of justice system she can work with, she doesn't care too much. DEFINITELY loves having basic freedoms, however.
Any interesting philosophies on life? (not certain, yet)
Religion: Atheist.
Physical health: Damn good.
Pet peeves: Detests dirty houses. Not a complete neat freak, by any means, but believes cleaning should happen at least once a week.
Favorite clothing style/outfit: Clean, professional, a little bland. Other than that, comfortable clothing of any style. Prefers neutral, earthy colors.
Special gestures/movements (i.e., curling his or her lip when he or she speaks, always keeping his or her eyes on the ground, etc.): Occasionally, when startled, will move to draw a sword she isn't wearing. Other than that, always walks straight with her chin up, exuding confidence and authority.
Things about his or her appearance he or she would most like to change: not much, she's pretty content. Might cut her hair someday, if it gets too impractical, though.
Speaking style (fast, talkative, monotone, etc.): Fairly amiable, but often dry and sarcastic. A little monotonous, but not unpleasant.
Fondest memory: Childhood - four siblings tend to get up to a lot of wacky hijinks, like riding mattresses down the stairs, riding large dogs like horses, fighting at school, other such tomfoolery. A few memorable career highlights.
Insecurities: Does not trust easily - has come close to serious injury from trusting. Phobic of spiders and centipedes.
Quirks: Has a quiet, impassioned love affair with junkfood. One does not stay as fit as she by easting unhealthy foods. No matter how delicious they are.
Temperament (easygoing, easily angered, etc.): Fairly lax, but not beyond provocation. Tends to get cocky.
Negative traits: Distrustful, bitter, wrathful, holds grudges like you wouldn't believe.
Things that upset him or her: Dirty households, lack of morals or honor, naivety, being sick.
Things that embarrass him or her: Her first name. Do not ever call her by it ever. She will hate you to death. TO DEATH.
This character really cares about: Her livelihood, her home, society in general but few specific people.
Things that make him or her happy: Delicious food, great movies, successful captures.
Deepest, darkest secret: Loved a bounty, long ago.
Reason he or she kept this secret for so long: Embarrassment! Imagine what would happen to her reputation if word got out she had a weakness. Besides, that bounty is one of the worst of the worst who has ever had to hunt.
Other people's opinions of this character (What do people like about this character? What do they dislike about this character?): She comes off as cold, dangerous, and daring. She's not exactly approachable, so there isn't a whole lot to like.
Dream vacation: Anywhere warm.
Any pets? None at the moment. Has had dogs in the past.
Best thing that has ever happened to this character: Becoming an established, respected bounty hunter.
Worst thing that has ever happened to this character: It has a name; James Dickson.
Superstitions: A few that involve travel, safe passage, and a good fight.
Three words to describe this character: Closeted, able, cynical
If a song played every time this character walked into the room, what song would it be? Smash Mouth - Defeat You

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