Post by Shiply on May 13, 2011 21:25:12 GMT -5
GALARAE ROUX
Name: Galarae Jean Roux
--Pronunciation: gal-ah-ray
Nickname/Alias: Gal, Rae, Your/Her Majesty/Highness
Age: 25 (12th of July)
Hometown: Nimbus City, Taixia
Appearance: Galarae is a poster-child royal. From birth, it was always proper, clean, modest, noble. Galarae is roughly 172.7 cm (5' 8), and weighs a meager 56.2 kg (124 lbs). Akin to her younger sister, she shares a slightly darker shade of wavy brown hair, that easily reaches just beyond the lower back. Their eyes are the same shade of golden amber, yet Galarae's are much more gentle than her sister's.
Personality: Even-tempered, Galarae easily makes her sister jealous with a calm, collected head at all times. Though somewhat naive behind the scenes, Galarae is a very tender-hearted monarch, who seeks to please her people as best she can.
Ernest and loyal to boot, Galarae is often found perusing through the palace gardens, or in a gallery practicing the flute or harp. Think calm, gentle, and always-has-a-smile.
However, Galarae is not without her demons. However calming she may exude, her anger knows no bounds when brought forth. Even though few things make her mad (she likes to say she's only 'mildly disappointed', never 'mad'), certain topics are best left unspoken near her.
Biography: Born the eldest of two, Galarae was a bright, bubbly child. She often ran around the palace, inside or out, or trailer her mother and father wherever they went. From a young age, Galarae understood her position, what it meant and how important it was.
Galarae spent most of her childhood playing, learning, and exploring every Pokemon she got the chance to. Her mind, however, was always turned away from the idea of Pokemon, so she never really got around to getting one of her own till much later in life.
At age 13, while playing tennis with her sister, Galarae's chest tightened substantially, and she found breathing laboured and difficult. A check-in with doctors confirmed she had asthma. With little to be done, Galarae took her new condition unexpectedly well, always saying 'everything happens for a reason'.
At age 16, Galarae and Monroe's parents fell ill to a horrible bought of Whooping Cough, which eventually took their lives. Because she was eldest, and the only one available to take power, Galarae was crowned, and aided in the affairs of Taixia until she reached 19, where her powers became full-fledge. It was within 16-19 that she expressed her interest and Pokemon, and took classes to garner one of her own.
Skills:
- Archery: From her teen years, Galarae has been found to be an excellent archer, with a keen eye. She has her bad days, but the skill is practice as often as scheduled.
- Learning: Galarae doesn't need much time to understand many subjects. Science, Astronomy, and Pokemon subjects are things that come fast and naturally. History? Not so much...
- Bilingual: By choice, Galarae has learned the native tongue of Taixia. It comes in handy on any trip to the villages.
Weaknesses:
- Monroe: Monroe is easily her sister's Achilles Heel. Because she often runs off, or skips her classes, Galarae must be ready to send off men at all times to find her. Galarae is also immensely defensive of Monroe, near the point of motherly possessive, having raised her most of her life. Whatever grief Monroe gives her, Galarae pays back in guilt-tripping.
- "Eager-to-pleaser": Galarae will openly admit: she is too eager to please people. She blames it on her naivety; sadly, that's a legitimate truth.
- Children: Yes, children are a weakness. Give Galarae a crying baby and her entire schedule for the day is booked. (We have an opening Friday of 2052 at 2:30 pm...)
- Asthma: Galarae has had asthma since she was about 13 years old. She's grown accustom to it, so it doesn't bother her very much. Any personal guard near her has an inhaler at the ready.
Quote: "People often belittle to make themselves feel better; just smile. It makes them more mad than you realize."
(to Monroe)
"You may be excellent at escaping, but it's eluding afterwards you need to work on..."
Items: (The only item Galarae really ever has on hand is an inhaler, which even she doesn't carry, to her annoyance at times.)
Other Notes: (optional)
Roleplays Participated In: None.
WOODROW BRISH
Name: Woodrow Brish
Nickname/Alias: Drow
Age: 31
Hometown: Nimbus City, Taixia
Appearance: Woodrow is a beast of a guy, according to Monroe. Woodrow towers at 190.5 cm (6'3"), and weighs about 81.2 kg (179 lbs). His hair is often kept short, and is a light strawberry blonde in colour. His eyes are medium blue, and often give off a stern, commanding expression. Despite his intimidating looks, Woodrow is rather friendly, and easily approachable.
Woodrow's build is muscular, but not overly so; more 'defined'. His build is in his bulk; broad shoulders, wide chest, and proportioned torso/waist down. One would have a better chance spotting Woodrow in his uniform than in casual clothes.
Personality: Woodrow can be summed up in two words: split personality. On duty, Woodrow is hard working, and a no-fun-all-business kind of guy. He takes his job seriously, and that's the only reason he's made it as far as he has. He'll tell you that point blank. During his shifts, he maintains proper poise, a sophisticated, alert mentality, and has a hard time finding humour in anything. Off duty, however, he has a complete attitude overhaul. As soon as the uniform comes off, Woodrow becomes an open, humourous man with a charming smile.
Woodrow knows it drives Monroe up a wall how he changes so vastly in such short time. If she's bothering him endlessly, he'll act like he's off duty while on duty, which throws her off and makes her steamed something good.
Biography: Originally born in Forge Town, Woodrow keeps most of his home and past life a secret. Why? Because its boring as hell and he finds it mundane to tell anyone about it. Average childhood, average adolescence. He knew from a young age he wanted to be in the Guard; he just didn't expect to rise its ranks.
At age 30, after nearly 9 years of service, Woodrow had earned himself up to the position of Chief of the Nimbus City sect of the Royal Guard. After four years of this, he was invited to the palace to meet with Queen Galarae, who honoured (and stupefied) him with the reward of Head of Taixian Guard. He keeps the reason for his promotion under wraps; his basic explanation: hard work, and a lot of dedication.
However, this came with a duty he didn't expect: chasing the Houdini of Nimbus City, Monroe, when she escaped on her escapades. It is not uncommon for someone to see him out and about, with a few men at his side, directing a search for her.
If you ask him about that, he'll promptly reply with "I didn't sign up with the Guard to play hide and seek, but she seems to think so."
Skills:
- Size/Strength: Due to his height and build, Woodrow often comes across as intimidating. It takes quite a bit to make him scared, but it is entirely possible.
- Position: Because of his high authority, Woodrow is a highly influential person. Whether it be Chief of the Guard or the personal bodyguard of Galarae, many people underneath him are subject to his whims.
- Swimming: Woodrow played water polo and was on the swim team during his high school/college years. His lung capacity and strength are thanks to this.
Weaknesses:
- Arachnophobia: He doesn't care if the spider is the size of the head of a pin, it's a damn spider and he doesn't like them. Period.
- Size: Though his size is an advantage, its also a disadvantage. Woodrow is not a fast runner, and cannot fit into tight spots. It's also not that comfortable to have him fall on top of you. (Monroe would know)
Quote: "I run on the knight's rule: fight for the land, Lord and Queen. Simple."
Items: Typical Guard's arsenal: baton, hand gun, tazer, pepper spray, ammunition (real and rubber bullets)
Other Notes:
- Woodrow's partner Pokemon is an Arcanine named Jasper. It was previously his grandmothers, who inherited it to him when she passed.
- Woodrow was raised Catholic but converted to Christianity at age 21.
- Woodrow's left shoulder has a scar on it from a bicycle accident at a young age. It's oddly shaped like a smiley face.
- Woodrow is 100% man till you put a spider near him. Than he's 100% run-away-screaming-like-a-girl.
Roleplays Participated In: None.
I may return at a later date to edit information, and/or to add to this. These two characters are prime characters to be noted, so I felt it best to have their information up somewhere where it could be references <3
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