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 Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2011 2:20 pm
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Name: Erebus.
Meaning: Latinized form of the Greek Ερεβος (Erebos) which means "nether darkness". Erebus was the personification of the primordial darkness in Greek mythology.
Nickname(s): He's not particularly fond of nicknames, but you're welcome to try.
Sex: Male.
Birthday: October ninth (Libra).
Faction: Moon.
Residency: Vritra.
Clan: None yet.
Personality Traits: These are subject to change as he is developed.
Charismatic
Erebus feeds off of the energy of others, and thus needs a way to draw people to him. The solution to this is to be extremely charismatic, almost like a magnet for attention. Sure, he uses this for sustenance, but he actually rather enjoys the attention he receives. He's always been a bit vain, after all, and this just feeds his ego like feeding candy to a child. He constantly wants more and more, and thus will no doubt try to entice anyone to him, much like the proverbial "stranger with candy." However, if someone were to see through his ruse, he would no doubt become rather agitated. He hates to lose, you see, and this is the most significant failure he can achieve, in his mind. He'll often become much more cold and drop his facade, seeing no point in continuing it anymore. As a side effect of this trait, he's become a frighteningly proficient liar.
Vain
This man has fine taste. He knows what's good, and he knows what's fancy, and he wants it all. Erebus holds himself to a slightly higher stature than others, and often looks down at them a bit. He'll often come across as slightly condescending, but he'll always apologize if he's caught. This also makes him very selective when choosing actual friends, so he doesn't have many, but he doesn't necessarily see them as a necessity in life. He largely bases his friendships off of looks, so you'll have to be extremely hilarious if you want to be close to him and you're not the prettiest around. He rather likes surrounding himself with beautiful things, and this is, in his mind, the best way to do it. As far as appearance goes, you will rarely see him dressed in anything explicitly casual, and he will never be sloppy.
Sadistic
Only a little! He can only really do this with people he's known a while, or with those he has no intention of getting to know. He'll often poke and prod at someone to get them riled up, and then he just feeds off of that negative energy like a hummingbird to an endless supply of nectar. The main drive behind this, however, is amusement.
Deadly
Erebus does have Nightshade berries on his branches, after all! He's not necessarily poisonous unless you eat one of these berries, but he is deadly in other aspects. If angered, Erebus will likely fly off the handle, possibly hurting himself or someone else, whether he means to or not. He has quite a temper on him, and if you've wronged him, you're likely to be the subject of quite the long-lasting grudge. He's also very skilled in potions and elixirs, so you might want to hire a taste-tester.
Soft Inside (Deep Down. Deeeeeeeep, Deep Down.)
Despite this harsh exterior of nearly impenetrable facade, Erebus has the potential to warm up to others. It will take quite a bit of work, but it could be considered worth it, because Erebus can be very loyal to those he actually cares about. He'll throw most people under the bus, so to speak, but if it's someone he has a significant attachment too, he'll be much more apt to defend them. His teasing side doesn't ever go away, and he'll probably still be obsessed with beauty, but he wouldn't dream of sipping from this person's energy. His humor would be much gentler, as well, but not any less sarcastic. It takes quite a bit of work to get to this level, so you should count yourself lucky if you've achieved it.
Occupation: Erebus makes elixirs and potions and all sorts of dark things in a section of his patron's bookstore.
Hobbies: Erebus is quite fascinated with the dark side of magic, and will often use the many books in the shop for research and learn as much as he can about things he wants to try. But he's also a bit of a homebody, and is not against lounging about all day and doing nothing. Due to the fact that Sophia is a horrid cook, he's learned to cook to compensate for her inability and keep the both of them alive.
Favourite Food: Pastas of any kind, as long as they don't have pesto or spinach in them.
Least Favourite Food: Anything made by Sophia.
Class: None yet.
Ability Erebus is capable of drawing a bit of energy from those around him, keeping himself lively and happy. It's not a very powerful ability, but it is enough to make others weary and tired after extended periods of time. He can, however, choose if he wants to draw from a specific person or not. Unfortunately, he's become extremely dependent on this energy to remain at his definition of "normal," and will go through withdrawals if he goes without it for too long.
Color scheme: Dark colors. Black, dark purples, silver, etc. But no blue, please!
Height: Around five eleven without his branches.
Bodytype: Moderately muscular. He's certainly not a body-builder, but he's got some meat on his bones.
Hair: A brilliant white, cut in slightly voluminous layers around his ears and flipping out only slightly, much like this.
Eyes: Erebus has black sclera, wth bright yellow irises.
Tattoos: He has no tattoos, as he has never liked the idea of marring his body.
Accessories: Erebus loves accessories. Pocket watches, chains, pins, brooches, cravats, belts, buckles, anything. If it goes with his outfit, he'll probably wear it.
Branches/leaves/flowers: As he is based off of the Deadly Nightshade plant, Atropa belladonna, Erebus' branches should look rather menacing. This shouldn't translate to great size, however, as I don't want them to be too big. But black branches would probably be best, almost as if they've been turned black by poison, and I'd like them to be structured sort of like this, with only a few offshoots. He doesn't have any flowers, persay, but he has many leaves and clusters of berries. Here are a few pictures of the nightshade plant when it is bearing its fruit, for reference: one, two, and berry detail. I'd like it if the leaf/berry clusters were kind of widely dispersed on his branches, and didn't cover them completely, so that some of the wood shows.
Fashion: I picture Erebus dressing in mainly Victorian-age clothing, with lots of cravats and buckles and chains and the like. This image is basically the embodiment of what I picture Erebus' fashion sense to be: extravagant and slightly flamboyant, with a dark twist. It probably shouldn't be too steampunk, and mostly dark colors, with a splash of white or yellow to bring out his hair and eyes. Most of the design is up to the artist, but here are a few more concept ideas: one and two. |
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Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2011 2:22 pm
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Name: Sophia Hughes.
Nickname(s): Sophie, Soph, or anything else.
Age: Twenty-four.
Sex: Female.
Birthday: December thirty-first.
Origin: Born in London, England, lived there until she was thirteen, then moved to New York, New York.
Height: Around five feet, five inches.
Bodytype: Slim, but still curvy at the hips and bust, with a thin waist suited for empire-waisted fashion.
Hair: A short blond crop, around her jaw, with soft fringe, nearly platinum in color.
Eyes: Icy blue, slightly darker around the pupils and edges of her irises.
Fashion: Sophia is very fashionable, living in New York, and is willing to try anything. She's rather fond of dresses with boots of any sort, and belts, but she'll wear anything that she likes. Her style is slightly punk-ish, with accents of leather and metal, but with girly touches like lace and bows.
Personality Traits: These are subject to change as she is developed.
Expressive
You'll always know what Sophia is thinking or feeling. She doesn't like the idea of bottling up emotions and hiding them, as she doesn't see it as a healthy habit. She also has a habit of wearing her heart on her sleeve, often involuntarily, and it will be clear when she is up for socializing and when she is not. Sophia loves to laugh and have fun, but she'll also tell you honestly when she's not, whether verbally or non-verbally. It's really not that hard to tell what she's thinking; she's like an open book.
Empathetic
Just as she is an open book, Sophia is good at spotting other open books. She's always been very in tune with the emotions of others, and is very good at reading people. She'll often ask you if something is bothering you, and chances are that she's spot-on. But she knows when to push and when to back off, so don't expect her to be one of those extremely nosy people who won't take "I don't want to talk about it" for an answer. She'll be there if you want to talk, but she won't pressure you.
Curious
If ever she comes across something that she doesn't know about, and if she's intrigued by it, Sophia will want to know everything there is to know about it. It's one of the reasons that she loves running a bookstore, because she always has limitless resources for researching things at her fingertips. She rarely finds something that she cares very little for if it's a new concept to her, so don't expect her to be one of those people nodding off when you're telling a story. She'll pay so much attention that it's like her very life depends on your words.
Studious
It should probably be obvious by the fact that she owns a store full of books that Sophia is an avid reader. She loves to read, whether it's to use the book to escape the drama of real life for a while, or just because the subject happens to be something that she's interested in, she'll read it. She loves to write, as well, and will often write journal entries about books that she's read or things that she's learned recently, and they will all be very in-depth. The world around her fascinates her, and she loves all things related to learning.
Reserved
While Sophia is expressive and fun-loving, she's not necessarily the one who will waltz right up to a stranger and start a conversation. She never assumes that people always want to hear what she has to say, and will often wait for someone to address her before putting her two cents in, unless the topic being discussed is something that she feels strongly about. Her parents have engrained in her to be wary of strangers, and therefore she is always shy when meeting new people, but will open up fairly quickly if she feels safe, or finds you enjoyable to be around.
Occupation: Sophia owns a bookstore in Vritra, which also functions as an apothecary of sorts for Erebus.
Hobbies: When she's not working, Sophia is a bit of a homebody. Sure, she likes to browse the local markets, but she'll most likely spend most of her time around the house, reading or listening to music, or even both simultaneously. She enjoys doing small crafts, like origami, which she seems especially fond of. She is also fond of puzzles and brain-teasers, and her latest obsession is Sudoku. She'll spend hours doing puzzle after puzzle, and she's actually become very proficient at it. She likes things that make her think, instead of just doing mind-numbing activities.
Favorite Food: Anything warm and comforting, particularly soups and casseroles.
Least Favorite Food: She has never liked hamburgers for some reason; she can't really justify it.
Family: Her mother and father, Elisabeth and Michael, are back in London with her younger brother, Peter.
History: Sophia was born in beautiful London, England, to Elisabeth and Michael Hughes. She was their princess, their everything, and they would do anything to see that little baby smile. She had a relatively easy, normal life, with no big catastrophes or upsets aside from the occasional death of a distant relative or pet. From a very young age, Sophia was absolutely enamored with books. The words, the pictures, the limitless possibilities of where you could go just drew her in immediately, and she dedicated her life to preserving the idea of sitting down with a book and reading for hours on end. She still does, to this very day. After the normal thirteen years of school, Sophia went on to New York University, to become an English major. She intended to write books, but she could never come up with a good enough storyline. She has never given up, however, and continues to write down the occasional story every once in a while, often getting completely obsessed for a few weeks, and then giving up hope. It's a vicious cycle, really. But she always recovers. So, she settled for owning a small bookstore downtown, and she got quite a lot of business.
But one day, Voren approached her and offered her a small little seed, colored a dark plum with winding black vines and white and black leaves. She'd never been terribly good at keeping plants alive, and had almost the complete opposite of a green thumb, so she was naturally hesitant to take it. But he insisted, and once she noticed his pointed ears and ethereal nature, she found herself unable to resist any longer. After all, if an elf approaches you and tells you that this little plant's future is in your hands, how can you say no? She was told that she should really move to Enfaya, the land where this seed was from, and so she obliged. It took a while, but she managed to pack everything up and move, and the seed dragged her to the rather dark side of the land, Vritra. She was intrigued, having always had a slight taste for the darker side of life, and decided to open up her bookstore there. After all, she had all these books, and she had to do something with them, and she needed some source of income. She's been living in Vritra with the little seed (which she named Erebus, having been inspired by its dark colors and her love of mythology) ever since.
Scent: She smells faintly of vanilla and rose water, with a touch of orchid from her shampoo. |
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Posted: Fri Oct 28, 2011 3:07 pm
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