Forum:Laurel Branch

Sugar 04:35, October 8, 2016 (UTC)

The Open-Ended Questions

A. Please answer the following questions as elaborately as possible. (Remember, this part is only a requirement for your third to fifteenth character!)

1) What would you consider to be your character's strengths, and your character's weaknesses? Elaborate on your answer.'''

'''She sees some of her strengths as weakness such as her loyalty. She extends it to everyone, even those who might not be deserving of it. Which also includes her desire to protect. She would parish willing for those who are too weak to protect themselves, and the same goes for those who have the strength yet show no desire to fight back.'''

2) What goals and objectives has your character set out in their life? Is it to be successful and rich? Is it to find happiness? Why?

'''She wants to one day became a Magizoologist and Veterinarian. If possible she wants to be come a Healer not for people, for animals. She thinks that the creatures of the animal world no matter how dangerous or harmless deserve just a much of a right to proper treatment as any person does.'''

3) What's their ideal way of spending a free day? Why so?

'''Her ideal free day would be spent running wild with a group of her favorite animals (Hippogriffs, Unicorns or Porlocks). She has a deep love of animals that she gained from her mother. She knows she is not a magical "creature", but it does not stop her from dreaming about what it would be like to live as one.'''

4) If your character could only keep 5 possessions, what would they be? Why?

Her pets, spells books, and her wand (she does not have 5 things)

5) What one thing would your character change about the wizarding society? Why?

'''Prejudice. She's a half-blood witch, but because of her mother's Veela blood she is also considered a Half-Breed. She, and her family don't use this term, and she would like to see it abolished from the magical vernacular.'''

The Sorting Quiz

B. Select the option that best fits your character. (Remember, this part is a requirement for every character you make!)

1) Which type of spell is most useful?

A) A Complex Spell

B) A Spell Of Control

C) A Combat Spell

D) A Healing Spell

2) What is most important to you?

A) Grades.

B) Getting your way.

C) Life.

D) Friends and family.

3) What would you do if a teacher caught you cheating?

A. I'm the person people cheat off of.

B. I wouldn't get caught; I'm too slick.

C. I would deny the accusation until the teacher gives up.

D. I would 'fess up, apologize, and accept the consequences.

4) What matters most to your character?

A. Wisdom

B. Reputation

C. Success

D. Friendship

5) What's the best way to get things done?

A. Putting together a qualified team and completing the task efficiently.

B. Trick someone else into doing the work for you.

C. Get some friends together and lead them in the task.

D. The right way, no matter how long it takes.

The Character's Background

1) Give a description of your character's personality. Are you noble or sneaky? Arrogant or Humble? Anything about your character that might help the Sorting Hat decide. (Don't worry, you can copy this onto your character page later!) (Remember, personality must be at least one paragraph long for the first two characters, two paragraphs long for the third to eighth characters, and three paragraphs long for the ninth to fifteenth!)

'''Laurel is playful, dependable, and loving. She takes after both of her parents in this way. Like her mother Quinn, a Veterinarian, Laurel loves animals. She absolutely can't resist cuddling with a furry pet when she sees the face of a precious, little, critter. She thinks she has an unbreakable bond with every creature she comes into contact with, even if they end up hurting her. She believes it to simply be a part of the way "they" are strengthening their bond, and sometimes she even tries to make the terrible decisions to engage in the same animal behavior she was exposed to. Such as growling, yelping, barking, hissing, even yowling. Something like her father Laurel is protective. She has a deep need to be the savior when she sees that someone is in trouble, or suffering. She will rush to the aid of anyone. Even for people she is not certain she actually likes. Her half-brother Jack for example. It has taken time to warm up to him, but Laurel does, will forever stand up for him when he does not care enough to stand up for himself.'''

2) Write about the history of your character. How did they grow up? Is there an incident that made them the way they are? etc. (Again, you can copy this onto your character page later!) (Remember, history must at least be two paragraphs long for the first two characters, three paragraphs long for the third to eighth character, and four paragraphs long for the ninth to fifteenth character!)

'''Laurel Ivy Branch was born in 2020 to Vernon and Hollis, she is their only daughter, although she shares her father with a half-brother Jack Connor. Laurel is seven years younger than Jack. In 2030, Laurel attended a Lunar Eclipse Party with her family. The party was thrown by a friend of Laurel's parents, wizarding astrologer Keegan Strong. Laurel thought him to be strange, Vernon and Hollis insisted he was brilliant. Laurel was unable to deny she did have fun at his party, there were a few times she dozed off during his fabulous moon-stories. His children Mallory and Gavin were much more entertaining. Less so was the fact that Mallory was on such good terms with Laurel's half-brother Jack. Willow learned from Gavin that his father and Logan's mother were also friends, Jack would stay with them whenever Alexia was not feeling well.'''

'''Several days before Laurel's father was to leave for an impromptu business trip a letter arrived informing Liam that Jack's mother Alexia had passed away. Jack was to receive a substantial amount of money in life insurance, but the young man would not be allowed access to it until he was twenty-five. Liam assumed parental rights of his biological son, and over the next few weeks Jack was moved into the Branch household. Laurel and Jack did not get along during the first month Jack was living with her and her mother, they fought constantly, each time something in the room would explode or they would find piles of sand near any missing glass. She was unable to see any part of him she could relate to until their father returned. A few days later Laurel learned from her father how similar her mother Holly was to Jack's mother Alexia.'''

'''She was able to warm up to Jack when she began to look at him like one of her mother's patients, meaning when she looked at him like an injured animal. Jack had lost his mother, while he pain was not visible on the outside Laurel could sense that he was hurting on the inside. She didn't want to like him because she did feel he stole her place in the family. She was exactly where she wanted to be in her small three person family until Jack came along. After a long talk with both her parents about him, she began to feel bad about the way she treated him. He was mean to her, of course, it wasn't his fault he was mean. He was that way to everyone. Even to their father. It wasn't until he became more comfortable around his new family that Laurel was able to see that he wasn't a big jerk like she thought. He was something like their father, the big brother she never wanted.'''

3) Write about your character's appearance. What do they look like? Are you planning on using a certain model for your character? If you already have a picture in mind, you can put it here!

'''Laurel, like her half-brother Jack, takes after her father. She has long, straight, jet black hair, and brown eyes. She has a warm skin tone inherited from her grandmother Ivy. Laurel does not burn, but she does tan well when exposed to too much sun. She also shares with her father Vernon his smile both sweet and mischievous. Laurel has her mother's style, she likes to dress nicely, and she has an interest in fashion.'''

4) Is your character a Pure-Blood, Half-Blood or Muggle-Born? Do you have any notable magical relations? (Remember, you cannot be related to important Harry Potter characters!)

Half-Blood

5) Does your character have any special magical abilities? Or special abilities in general (photographic memory, etc.)? Is he or she of a different magical race, such as Veela, Vampire, Werewolf or the like? Part or half of that magical race counts! (Remember, you cannot have a character with special abilities/of a different magical race as one of your first two characters!)

'''Quarter-Veela - She has Veela Charm: Hard to go unnoticed. When upset, harpy-like traits can be seen. Magically attractive to the opposite gender. Can shoot fire from hands when upset. (probably weaker than most because she's only a quarter Veela)'''

6) What year is your character in?

Will be a first year

OOC Questions

Out of Character Questions (These do not affect which House you'll be sorted into. Everyone must answer!)

1) How much time will you have to participate on this RP site? (This does not affect which House you'll be sorted into).

A) I have a lot of other responsibilities, and although I really want to be a part of this wiki, there may be days on end I won't be able to participate in anything.

B) Although I do have some other responsibilities, and there may be times I'll be absent, I should be able to participate on a weekly basis, around my other schedule.

C) I should be able to participate at least some every day.

D) I have loads of free time, and don't see participation to be a problem at all.

2) Is this your first character?

A) This is my first character.

B) No, this is not my first character.

3) If your answer to the previous question is B, how many characters do you have? How many of them are "exotic" (of a different magical race/have a special ability)?

2 active characters (One is a Nymph)/2 inactive characters from the last expansion