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Hey all, and thanks for taking the time to look around! This is my quest to get Junk, my (hopefully) future IoDM character set up and get some money coming in to help him become a reality ^_^

Contents
1. Quester Info and Contents (You are here)
2. Donators
3. Theo 'Junk' Carraway Info
4. Caracal Info
5. Concept Sketches
6. Fanart
7. Story of Junk
8. Friends, Foes and SoSo people
9. RP Info
10. Items and Dorm ideas

Name:
Theo Jacob Carraway
Age:
22
Birthday:
25th May
Nationality:
English
Sexuality:
Bisexual
Height:
6'3
Weight:
Around 13st, though he fluctuates

Build:
Junk is quite skinny really, though he is deceptively strong. His muscles are wirey, and he is built for quick bursts of speed. He is toned in the body, and is long in the limb.
Hair:
Junk's hair is naturally burgandy red, half shaved off the other left to cover the right side of his face. It is dyed in black and red stripes on the long side and in black and red checks on the shaved side.
Eyes:
Junk's eyes are naturally of a bright, sapphire blue, but he wears contact lenses that white them out in the middle and leave only a thin brilliant blue ring around the outside of the iris. His eyebrows are shaped and thin, and make his eyes look severe. He sometimes hides them behind sunglasses, when in a particularly bad mood, but most of the time he likes to show off his eerie eyes.
Complexion:
Junk's skin is a pale tan shade, probably due to the fact he does not leave the house until dark, and then it is usually to go to one of his night club haunts. He only has one tattoo to his whole body, and it is a tribal one that is situated in the small of his back. He thought it was pretty and thought it went well with his skin tone, the black on pale.
Clothing:
Junk likes to show off, but he isn't the kind of guy to walk around with no shirt on, though he is partial to it when the weather permits. He makes his statement through his clothing. He always wears black and red, though sometimes there are other colours involved in the overall shock that is Junk. His favourite 'colour' is black and red stripes, and he believes there can be no red without black stripes, and no black without red stripes, and to have only one is to be half dressed, so he always has some red and black striped clothing on, usually in the form of his fingerless gloves.
Junk's shirts and trousers are usually given the personal touch. Junk is handy with a needle and thread, and this has given him the ability to personalise his clothing beyond what it initially looked like. He attached sleeves of black and red striped material to normal black vests, usually leving a gap and leaving only thick cord, revealing skin. He also likes to attach patches, usually of the 'Hell Bunny' variety.
Junk also has many piercings. These include seven in his right ear, all around the outer shell, six in the outer shell of his left ear, one in his left tragus, two in his left eyebrow, three in his right, one in his left nostril, one in his lip to the left side and one in each n****e, 23 in total. Each piercing has a suitable accessory, some with hoops, some with bars, most of the bearings being either ball or spike bearings. He also paints images around his eyes. On his left eye, a large spike runs down his cheek, just below his right eye is a large tear and in between his eyes is a star.

Personality:
Junk is a bit of a complicated person. He is very physical, which is part of the reason why he dresses to shock. He likes to be center of attention, and likes the company of both male and female couterparts, though is unable, it seems, to hold a stable relationship for more then a week, as he finds it hard to aclimatise himself to one soul person, as the need to be around a large group of people often gets him in trouble. This has led him to just be considered a mere slut for attention, and in the eyes of those who don't really know him, he plays this role very well.
Get past the jubilent outer shell though, and it starts to become a little more clear why Junk is so brash and physical. He hates to be alone, needing to at least have one companion with him at all times. When alone, he feels insecure and will panic, leading to long, tedious hours of paranoi and panic attacks that do not subside til he is with people. Many would see this as attention seeking behaviour, but he fear of loneliness means he finds it hard to sleep, and is only able to settle if there is someone there, and if that means having sex before hand, then so be it.
Junk can be quite hard to be around, especially if you are new to him. His strange behaviour and loud, almost brutish exterior make it hard to be around him too long if you are not keen on noise and liveliness. Due to this boistrous outer personality, Junk tends to look for people that are similar to him in there likes, usually hanging out in clubs that are a draw for people that need to rid themselves of excess energy.
Junk does have a dark side though. He can snap, just like most normal people, and if he takes a dislike to you, it is usually for life. He holds grudges like they are some sort of lifeline, or perhaps more like some sort of scar on his conscious that he can not forgive the perpetrator for.
Likes and Dislikes:
Likes- Crowds, being center of attention, his nickname 'Junk', alcohol, partying, having fun, being around lively people.
Dislikes- Being alone, people who don't understand him, sour people, people not up for a joke and some fun, his real name and will always introduce himself as 'Junk'.
Hobbies:
Junk loves to personalise his clothes, and he can spend hours doing it at a time when he gets a good idea, and it usually always works out, as he wont stop until it is right. He also loves loud, heavy metal music, though he does listen to a wide varity, some examles being Lacuna Coil, Depeche Mode, A Perfect Circle, Meatloaf and Aerosmith. He likes to dance, and if it gets him into a large crowd, all the better.

Occupation:
Junk was unemployed when he was given the opporunity to come to the island. He had been between jobs, havin just been sacked from working in his local supermarket for not getting rid of his outragous hair, and actually getting the chance to go into clothes design, after meeting a designer in a nigh club who had asked him wher he got his outfit. She had arranged for him to have an interview with her boss, and had said his style was what they had been looking for.

Here is where I will be placing my concept sketches, and what I think will happen to Duke Raphael once given the serums. Obviously, the way he changes will depend on the artist and not me, but this is a bit of fun. The habits and personality are for my own use when it comes to RPing him.

Duke at 0%
Appearance: Duke looks completely normal. Everything is human in shape, form and colour, and there isn't much change in his habits.
Habits: He does feel a slight leaning toward meat foods over anything else, and his sleeping habits have shifted a little into a more nocturnal state, or more, a slightly more nocturnal lifestyle then he was already living.
Personality: Duke feels like his usual self. He knows something is up, but that doesn't affect him much. He accepts that there are people here that are a little odd, and that there are also people who are very friendly towards anyone, but he is generally the same as usual, withdrawn, quiet and a little shy. He really does not like being touched by anyone.



Duke at 25%
Appearance: Duke is starting his transformation. He looks like many other 25%-ers at the moment. He has developed fur over his skin in light patches, mainly on his arms, legs, back and around his eyes. His ears have changed a lot, elongating and growing a tuft of hair on the end, as well as the skin darkening with the colour of the fur that will grow there. His actual hair has lightened at the roots to a strange dirty blond. His hands and feet have started to grow pads, and nails are starting to thicken into claws, and on his feet, the transformation into retractable claws has begun. His legs have also thickened a little. His teeth have also sharpened.
Habits: Duke has really started to prefer meat over vegetables, and he is nearly always cat napping in the day and wide awake at night. He prefers to be out in the sunshine, especially in sparce areas of woodland, preferring direct sunlight.
Personality: Duke is starting to attach himself to a few, specific people, and is happy to spend time with them, either alone or in a small group of about 2 or 3. He is scared of what is happening to him, but he feels secure in the fact he isn't the only one. He still likes time alone, but does like small company. He is less quick to anger now, and is more sedate during the day. At night though, he really comes alive and is much more active then before. Duke is beginning to calm down about being touched, though still feels uncomfortable.
No pictures yet...

Duke at 50%
Appearance: Duke looks much more feline around the face, a muzzle forming, and his eyes widening, ears much more flexible, senses increased, especially in the sight and sound department. His body has gained more toned muscles, and he has increased flexibility, strength and balance. Where his legs had thickened at 25%, here they have split into four seperate legs and feet, and his spine has elongated to accomodate the extra limbs, as well as a short tail starting to form. His feet and hands have fully formed pads, and his claws are very thick now, retractable on his feet only. Fur has grown on most of his body now, as well as whiskers starting to protrude through the skin on his top lip and above his eyes. His markings are much more prominant, the white and black around his eyes, muzzle and ears.
Habits: Duke has completely changed to eatting slightly cooked meat, though he is starting to prefer the raw meat that he is given. He has advanced from his general mucking around in the evening to hunting, though not killing his prey. Yet.
Personality: Duke has attached himself more to a few people, and will hide when a new person nears him. His feline nature causes him to be very wary, and will defend a territory, especially his duplex. He does not like anyone in his duplex who should not be there, and will forcefully drive someone out. He is very freaked out at having four legs, unlike all the others who have two. He is very confused with himself, and is prone to ages just sitting and thinking.
No pictures yet...

Duke at 75%
Appearance: Duke nearly looks like a proper caracal taur! His lower half has become almost completely caracal, though his forelegs are not completely digi-grade yet, bending a little difficultly with the rest of his walking movement. His face has become almost completely feline, and his teeth are perfect for tearing flesh. His lower half is completely covered in fur, and his tail is fully grown, but on his upper hald, his chest and stomach are not yet furred, though the difference in white and tan fur is apparent in the skin colour. His ears are completely developed, and his hair is nearly completely blond. The growth of fur has made his stop wearing clothes.
Habits: Duke is now dependant on raw meat, and leaves almost exclusively at night. He hunts a lot now, though not always to kill. He leads quite a solitary life, apart from his affinity to a few.
Personality: Duke is more accepting of his changes, coming to terms with the fact there is no way it is going to change. He is starting to come to terms with the fact his body is covered with fur rather then clothes, but he is still uncomfortable with being touched, though being stroked will make him emit purrs, especially behind his left ear.
No pictures yet..

Duke at 100%
Appearance: Duke is now completely transformed. He has fur all over his body, is completely feline in the face and lower body, and his markings are now very prominant. His hair is completely blond. He has a cat's grace and secret power.
Habits: Duke is just applified in his habits, remained pretty similar to the 75% habits, still not liking to be touched.
Personality: Duke has come to terms with his strangeness, and is now very accepting of it. He is happy to be seen, though still not keen to meet new people, as was his norm anyway.

This area is for Duke's history and how he got onto the island. I will be writing up his history shortly, but how he got on the island is beyond me... Ideas more then welcome!!!

History
Duke's life was never an easy one. At the age of 19 he is pretty much alone in the world, living in hostles and homes organisations have set up for street wondering teenagers. His troubles stretch across his life, and this is a history of his life hence far.

Duke's early childhood was a happy one. He had two parents, a sister, and even a couple of pets. He was born in Italy, and at a few months old was brought to England with his family when his formally British father was allocated a new job that would bring them to England. Their family home was a modest detactched, in a small town out in the country. His mother and sister remained home, his sister nearing the age when she would have to leave for school again, being 5 and the honeymoon period of their move drawing to a close. Her name was Jesse Gabrielle.

At the age of 2, Duke's life started its downward spiral. There had been riots in the town for a few weeks over the payment, Duke's parents amongst the protesters that evening. Duke and Jesse had been left under the carefull attention of their neighbour. It was about 11:30pm when the news was received. Skirmishes on the eastern side of town had turned nasty, and there had been numerous explosions and many reported deaths. Amongst those identified were Duke and Jesse's parents. The news crippled the older Jesse, though to Duke, it didn't really make much difference, he wasn't old enough for the full force of what had happened to sink in. The children were taken into the custody of the poilce once the bodies had been identified correctly.

Duke and his sister were taken by the police to an orphanage in London that would cater for their needs and teach them English, though Duke hadn't fully started to learn his own language. Jesse took to the lessons quickly, using them as an excuse to stop thinking of the loss of her parents. Duke still held dear to his Italian roots, but learnt English quickly, enjoying the language. The siblings helped each other, and were closer then many siblings in the orphanage. In the time they were in the home, the two were separated only twice, once when Duke was 4, once when he was 6. The two made such a fuss over being separated it was finally decided that where one went, the other had to go too. Duke was very unlike his sister appearance wise, which made it hard to home him. Whereas he was dark haired, his sister was near white blonde and had more blue tinged eyes to his smokey grey. Duke clung to his sister as though she were a lifeline, and didn't much like being touched by anyone other then her.

At the age of 12, Duke started to realise that his sister was not as well as she appeared. Jesse Gabrielle was often taken sick, and her health quickly deteriated. She coughed for hours at night, and in the morning, her pillow would be flecked with blood where she coughed so violently. She was taken for checkup after checkup at the hospital, but nothing was concluded from all the tests. Jesse, now 15, often remarked that the orphanage didn't want her illness identified, as they would have to then pay for her treatment. Duke always told her she was being silly, but the thoughts that is was true made him stick more closely to his sister.

It was around this time that he started to get picked on by the older boys of the orphanage. They were verbal to him to begin with, but when this stopped affecting their prey, they decided on something more lasting to impress on the boy. Duke often returned to their rooms with black eyes and numberous brusies in the shape of fingers, especially on his upper arms and throat. Duke withdrew into himself, not speaking of his experiences with his sister, who most of the time was attempting to sleep through coughing fits. He didn't want to burden her with more then she already had to deal with. She was getting worse, and Duke could see that physically, she wouldn't last much longer.

As the new year came around, Duke's attacks got worse. The three were tired of simply beating him and had decided that something more was required. Sexual abuse became a weekly occurance, and Duke became petrified of even brushing past someone. As for his sister, his one solace in the maddness of his life in the orphanage, she was deteriating at such a rate that on the 10th January, not even past the halfway mark of the first month of the new year, Jesse Gabrielle was given a permenant bed in the hospital. Duke was kind of grateful, as it gave him a reason to spend the whole day out of the orphanage and away from the abuse he was receiving. Though this repreve only lasted for 7 days. His 16th birthday, a trip to the hospital to see his sister, when he was stopped by a nurse. She explained to him that his sister had passed in the night, choking on her own blood while she slept. Duke's world crashed. He collapsed in the hospital and had to be forcefully taken back to the orphanage by the staff.

Duke left the orphanage off of his own back, deciding it was better then being left to the mercy of the bullies of the last 4 years. He healed slowly from the shock of his sister's death. His love of art and drawing lead to him designing his tattoos. The pendant that his sister had given him for his 14th birthday now held extra meaning to him, and he bought the two sweatbands in those first few days of freedom so he would never forget. He was offered a place at college by the government, and he took it up, studying for a year before being excluded for starting a fight, which in actual fact hadn't been his fault at all. With nowhere else to take himself, Duke was alone and on the streets. He found a few refuges that would house him for free, and he swapped between them, no longer able to happily stay in one place for more then a few days, nightmares and fears plaguing him from his memories of the orphanage that did so little to keep him safe.

Duke's life levelled out into a bored routine. At times, he would paint and draw, as was his skill, and he would sell these to get a bit of money for new clothes and for hot food. He didn't require a lot of money, as he still had quite a stock pile from when he was at college and receiving payments for going. He delved into the account every now and then, but when the bank realised he wasn't living anywhere stable, informed him he would need to take his money and leave their company. It was shortly afterward that he received his scar. He had been sitting in an alley, counting the last few notes he had when he was mugged. The jagged scar over his left eye was left when he was slammed into a dumpster, the metal edge ripping deep into his face. Penniless and needing treatment for his face, Duke took himself to the nearest hospital, a new chapter of his life opening up to him.

Arrival on the Island
((Rawr!!! Will do eventually!))

What Animal and Serum do you want?:
Tauric Caracal - Duke is, at best, wtihdrawn from the world at large. Through research into his behaviour in general, it was gathered that he already held some of the nocturnal habits protrayed by this small wild cat. It was considered that this would be the best animal for him ideally, as it would not disrupt too much of his habits and cause unnecessary stress to his body and mind. The caracal is generally a solitary creature, as is Duke, another aspect that would lessen the strain on the subject's emotional stability. As for the tauric side of his change, although there are many tauric fish (mer like subjects), there is yet to be much advance on the side of tauric mammals. The chance at another tauric subject, to perfect the serum and cause less physical pain to the subject is an inviting quest, and could give Duke the freedom he needs when he finally arrives on the island.

What do you think really makes this concept? Why you?:
Duke is a very unique character, and his experiences have caused him to be a very solitary, self-catering person. The psychological effects that could occur with this character could be of interest to those in the know. His attitude could well be a draw to Moreau, as Duke could be perceived as a challenge he must overcome, and with the quest of perfecting the tauric serum, Duke could be the ideal subject. His inability to communicate well with others and his almost disregard for others may prove useful when his changes begin, or, could swing the other way and change the teenager into a more accepting creature, someone who could, in the future, use his slightly different experience on the Island to help others.

Where I put in what has been suggested by the Big Guns of the shop!

This is where I will list Duke's belongings that he has when he first arrives, and what he will have in his Duplex.

[[Picture/Plan of Duplex]]

List of Possessions
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