Forum:Sterling Boone

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Love sought is good, but giv'n  unsought  is better.  17:30, November 6, 2019 (UTC)

The Character's Background

1) Give a description of your character's personality. It must be at least two paragraphs long, seven sentences each.

Sterling has lived a life in the shadows, quietly, but effectively, supporting everyone around him. He's never needed the spotlight, and almost prefers to help those who are in it to do their best. His work ethic is something to be admired, and his to-do list is almost never very long. Part of his is due to his excellent communication skills. In certain stints in the Ministry, he worked as a speech writer, and he developed a love for writing. If you asked him, he'd tell you he was still honing the skill-- but if you read anything he wrote, you'd know the skill was already quite honed. Sterling believes that people who are in positions of power should remember humility. Pompous people do not good leaders make. They should frequently thank those who work for them, and do their best to elevate the people doing the real work on the ground, not take credit for things that make them look good, especially when they haven't had any real part in it.

2) Write about the history of your character. How did they grow up? Is there an incident that made them the way they are? It must be at least three paragraphs long, seven sentences each.

Sterling Boone was born on May 19th, 2000 to Muggle-born parents. His first signs of magic (something involving a dinner fire?) occurred to their delight (and slight relief, being Muggle-borns they weren't entirely sure how that would go over) when he was around the age of six, and five years later Sterling was off to Hogwarts. He was sorted into (HOUSE) and was an excellent student. He kept his nose down for the most part, and didn't bother those around him. Following his student career, he took a job in an entry-level position for the Department of Magical Transportation. Sterling moved around the Ministry quite a bit for the first years of his Ministry career. He worked for Accidents and Catastrophes, Magical Games and Sports and even did a brief stint in Law Enforcement. Eventually he settled into a position working for the Department of International Magical Cooperation. He worked under some of the higher-ups in the Department, commended for his work ethic and communication skills. He worked in this department much in the same way he did at Hogwarts--keeping his head down, and his to-do list short. Sterling saw the writing on the wall when someone attempted to assassinate Minister Jeon. Even through the Tyrrell Administration, Sterling was on edge, sensing the growing public opinion of half-breeds... and by extension, those with Muggle parentage. Even though his parents had both attended Hogwarts, he knew his parentage would one day be called into question, and when Fitzgerald became Minister, Sterling took his leave. He didn't exactly go underground, but his whole life he'd learned to blend in, and that's exactly what he did. He took a job in a pub, and quietly served those around him, listening for whispers of when this administration would come to an end. When it did, he wondered if it was time to return to the Ministry... and in what capacity. Friends around him jokingly suggested he should run for Minister.

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!

Kevin Rahm

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 characters from the Harry Potter Universe!)

Half-Blood (two Muggle-born parents)

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!)

None

6) What is your character's profession? Does your character plan to enroll your character into the Ministry of Magic? Does your character not work? Is your character a teacher?

Presently working at a pub; long history at the Ministry

The Sorting Quiz

A. Select the option that best fits your character. (Remember, this part is optional for adult characters!)

1. What are you looking forward to learning at Hogwarts the most?


 * '''A. Transfiguration

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 * B. Hexes & Jinxes


 * C. Magical Creatures


 * D. The castle's secret areas

2. Pick one:


 * '''A. Moon

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 * B. Stars

3. If flowers adapted their scent to attract the unwary, what would it smell of in order to lure you in?


 * A. Freshly baked bread


 * B. Parchment


 * C. The Sea


 * D. A crackling log fire

4. Pick one:


 * A. Dawn


 * B. Dusk

'''5. Four boxes are placed before you. Which one do you open?'''


 * A. The ornate one, promising secret knowledge and unbearable temptation


 * '''B. The small, pewter box that reads "I only open for the worthy"

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 * C. The gleaming black box marked with Merlin's rune


 * D. The small, tortoiseshell box, embellished in gold, with a small, squeaking creature

6. Pick one:


 * '''A. White

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 * B. Black

7. What road tempts you the most?


 * A. The cobbled street lined with ancient buildings


 * B. The narrow, dark, lantern-lit alley


 * C. The twisting, leaf-strewn path through woods


 * D. The wide, sunny, grassy lane

8. Pick one:


 * A. Forest


 * B. River

9. What scares you most?


 * A. Speaking in such a silly voice, people will laugh at you and mock you


 * B. An eye at the keyhole of the dark, windowless room where you're locked


 * C. Standing on top of something high, without anything to stop you from falling


 * D. Waking up and realizing your family & friends don't know you

'''10. It's late, you're walking alone, and hear a peculiar cry you believe has a magical source. What do you do?'''


 * A. Draw your wand & search for the source


 * B. Proceed with caution, keep a hand on the concealed wand, and keep an eye out


 * C. Draw your wand & stand your ground


 * '''D. Wait for developments, while mentally reviewing the most appropriate spells

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OOC Questions

B. Whilst the first two questions will not affect the character's house (and are mandatory), the others are designed specifically to help users come up with their character's ideal job (and are optional).

1) Is this your first character?


 * A. This is my first character.


 * B. No, this is not my first character.

2) If your answer to the previous question is B, how many characters do you have? How many of them are "exotic"? If you do have exotic characters, please list both the name and the type of exotic. Remember you are only allowed one of each type with the exception of nymphs.

10, no exotics

3) What would people who know your character well say they're really good at?

4) What do they really want to avoid in their job/career? Do they hate working in an office? Do they hate the field?

5) Aside from family and peers, what motivates your character the most in life? What drives their passion?

6) Where does your character's weaknesses lie?

7) Wand cores and woods speak volumes about a person's character. What is your character's wand? Why does it answer to them?