Character Application Form
Jan 26, 2021 0:24:21 GMT -5
Post by Yen on Jan 26, 2021 0:24:21 GMT -5
Please title your application using only your character's name. Do not alter this form unless it's to remove starred sections that don't apply to your character. Take your time reading the guide and fill out this information thoroughly. It might seem overwhelming at first but I simplified it as much as possible so you don't have to make a bunch of long descriptions. You might find it helpful to keep two tabs open so you can refer to the Creation Guide while editing.
CREATION GUIDE
Basic Information
Appearance
*Images
Physical Abilities (Rate your character's abilities from 1-5)
Personality
History
Writing Sample
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CREATION GUIDE
Basic Information
Name: your character's full name- even if it's just "Bob". Remember: no Warrior names!
*Preferred Name: a nickname or shortened version your character prefers, if applicable
Breed/Species: domestic cat, feral cat, bobcat, lynx, or cougar
Age: please do some research into your chosen breed/species' average lifespan and make sure your character's age is realistic
*Residence: only applicable to domestic cats! Shorelake Crescent or Goldfield County
Gender: we allow males, females, and everyone in between
*Pronouns: please list as "She/Her, They/Them" etc. If you simply want to provide your character's sex, feel free to remove this
Sexual Preferences: same sex, opposite sex, heterosexual, asexual, etc. however you want to describe it
Appearance
Size: a short description is preferred but you can provide precise dimensions (height, weight, etc.) if you wish
Build: light, average, heavy, thin, muscular- however you want to describe it
Ear Size/Type: pointed, bat-like, rounded, round, tufted etc.
Eye Shape/Colour: this page provides plenty of helpful information (and infographics if you hate reading) on describing your character's eyes. Include size as well in your description
Face/Head Shape: round, broad, or wedged
Coat Colour/Markings: provide a brief description of your character's main coat colour and markings, if any
*Scars/Unique Features: any scars or distinguishing features (such as missing limbs) your character has
*Accessories: housecats typically have collars, but so can strays if their history explains why
*Images
If you have any photo references or character art, feel free to share it here. In order to avoid awkward stretching and scrollbars please keep all images at a maximum width of 600px
Physical Abilities (Rate your character's abilities from 1-5)
Strength: overall muscle power- are they a gimpy little housecat or a powerful cougar?
Mobility: speed and agility- are they slow and clumsy, or quick and nimble?
Stamina: how long does their strength and mobility last before they collapse?
Stealth: do they prefer facing challenges head on, or do they avoid conflict by sticking to the shadows?
Hunting: their overall success rate when hunting (please keep it believable)
Combat: how well they use their teeth and claws
Intelligence: do they rely on their physical strengths, or are their wits often enough to get them out of trouble?
*Disabilities: are they blind or deaf? Any neurological/physical impairments?
Personality
Social Energy: is your character introverted, extroverted, or ambiverted? Do they need constant validation or prefer to be left alone?
Humour Style: are they edgy, juvenile, dry, sarcastic, self-deprecating? Tell me what your character finds humour in
Quirks/Mannerisms: this can include nervous ticks, coping mechanisms, weird complexes, etc.
Alignment: use this chart to determine your character's moral decision making process
Philosophy: describe your character's overall approach to life- are they carefree and live in the moment, do they believe in free love, are they a cosmic nihilist- that kind of stuff
Strengths: you can just list a few "positive" traits here such as analytical, fast thinker, brave, etc.
Weaknesses: same with previous section but the opposite. Try to make sure their strengths and weaknesses are balanced and don't conflict with one another
*Mental Illnesses/Disabilities: any brain problems your character might have can be listed here
History
Provide an in depth backstory for your character. This should be roughly 300 words or more. Give lots of detail on their early life and the events that shaped their personalities and philosophy. What were their friends and family like? Did they have any support at all? Were they always a domestic/feral/wild cat? If they have any scars or amputations, explain how it happened. Illustrate how their mental illnesses and mannerisms developed. If they have notably odd quirks and complexes, explain why. Provide an explanation for any odd markings or accessories. If their sexual/gender identity isn't the majority, describe how that impacted their life and how others treated them. Were they marginalized in some other way? Use your imagination!
Writing Sample
If you already have one approved application, this section can be deleted. Provide a sample of your writing either using your newly made character or an excerpt from elsewhere. The sample must be at least 150 words long.
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[b]Basic Information[/b]
[blockquote][b]Name:[/b]
[b]*Preferred Name:[/b]
[b]Breed/Species:[/b]
[b]Age:[/b]
[b]*Residence:[/b]
[b]Gender:[/b]
[b]*Pronouns:[/b]
[b]Sexual Preferences:[/b][/blockquote]
[b]Appearance[/b]
[blockquote][b]Size:[/b]
[b]Build:[/b]
[b]Ear Size/Type:[/b]
[b]Eye Shape/Colour:[/b]
[b]Face/Head Shape:[/b]
[b]Coat Colour/Markings:[/b]
[b]*Scars/Unique Features:[/b]
[b]*Accessories:[/b][/blockquote]
[b]*Images[/b]
[blockquote]images here[/blockquote]
[b]Physical Abilities[/b]
[blockquote][b]Strength:[/b]
[b]Mobility:[/b]
[b]Stamina:[/b]
[b]Stealth:[/b]
[b]Hunting:[/b]
[b]Combat:[/b]
[b]Intelligence:[/b]
[b]*Disabilities:[/b]
[/blockquote]
[b]Personality[/b]
[blockquote][b]Social Energy:[/b]
[b]Humour Style:[/b]
[b]Quirks/Mannerisms:[/b]
[b]Alignment:[/b]
[b]Philosophy:[/b]
[b]Strengths:[/b]
[b]Weaknesses:[/b]
[b]*Mental Illnesses/Disabilities:[/b][/blockquote]
[b]History[/b]
[blockquote]text here[/blockquote]
[b]Writing Sample[/b]
[blockquote]text here[/blockquote]