Forum:Mercedes Torres

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! However, if you want to have more input on where you character is sorted, then please answer #6!)

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

She is loyal, protective, kind, easy going and a problem solver but she is also slightly possessive, can get grumpy and often finds herself engaging in arguments.

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 would like to educate more people about werewolves, the prejudice they encounter and the hard lives they can sometimes endure without the proper support and care.

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

'''Probably with her siblings or just hanging out with friends. That or eating, which she would never turn down.'''

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

Her wand, some backup wolfsbane, sometimes a change of clothing because she's undeceive on outfits, a notebook and pen as well as her wallet.

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

She would like to change the views of half-breeds and also normalize the production of wolfsbane.

6) What house does your character want to be in? What house does your character not want to be in? Why?

'''She wants to be in Gryffindor because it's clearly the best house? She definitely couldn't see herself in Hufflepuff.'''

The Sorting Quiz

B. Select the option that best fits your character. (Remember, this part is a requirement for every character you make! Please bold the answers from an IC Point of View, and mark in italics the answers from the OOC Point of View.)

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!)

'''Mercedes is the most chill girl you will literally ever meet, never seeming to cripple under pressure or insecurities. She remained confident all throughout her childhood and became closer to her siblings because they were really the only children she could interact with during her travels, aside from those few random villages that they stopped in. This developed a fierce but practical protectiveness within her. Mercedes maintains a keep cool, maintain calm attitude and is really good at problem-solving and looking outside of the box. She has a natural talent when it comes to puzzles and prides herself on her intelligence and wisdom which can sometimes manifest well past her years.'''

'''In the very beginning, long before she was bit by a werewolf and before she knew better than to touch random "puppies" (aka werewolves), Mercedes was a little more dangerous and had a taste for getting herself into trouble. Having always been the more problematic child, Yan and Mericarmen struggled to keep up with her high energy and inability to wind down. After becoming a werewolf, she began to exhibit weird traits much like that of an actual dog and finds herself extremely possessive over most belongings. Not to mention a natural protectiveness over her family and friends that can sometimes get her into heated situations. Ever since a young girl, she has dreamed of the stars and loved astronomy and often tries to interest both her siblings in the topic even though they already had their separate things.'''

'''Now that she is seventeen years old, she is growing apart from her parents due to their conflicting views on homosexuality and often tries her best to keep Miguel and Contanza close, even going as far as to schedule mandatory dinner dates and updates on their individual personal lives. On her free time, Mercedes has picked up a job throughout the summer as a tour guide in the Museum of Muggle Curiosities, where she has taken a special interest in all the muggle inventions. On days off, she can be found at cafes and other food establishments with a fancy beverage, iced coffee and the occasional baked goods.'''

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!)

'''Since as long as Maricarmen Pérez and Yan Fernando-Torres were a thing, adventure was on their minds and their wanderlust was unyielding despite a family that rooted long before. They first met while attending Ilvermorny and graduated together, never looking back as they traveled to the most scenic reaches of the world. Upon settling for a time in Africa, the pair made their living through honest but necessary hunting and sold their wares and products to various markets, trading stalls and merchants for the highest of value. Upon the first two years travelling into the wilds of Africa, they came across tribes of wizard-kind and discovered a shaman who was wise beyond his years. They developed a friendship and soon enough, the shaman married the couple by performing a sacred ceremony. Unfortunately, the only consequence to the marriage was the ultimate price of not legally being recognized outside of Africa.'''

'''Within their first year of marriage, they conceived a little girl in whom they called Mercedes and continued to travel well throughout Maricarmen's pregnancy and the early stages of Mercedes' short life. The parents deemed that their child and any children to come would grow up in a travelling family, as the education they could offer was much more rich than any learned in a classroom. Two years later, Maricarmen found herself pregnant again but with a boy this time. Miguel came into the world and Mercedes was instantly infatuated with her younger brother, often kissing his cheek and playing any game he wanted to. One year passed and now steadily growing family welcomed a final child into their family. Much like she had with her little brother, Mercedes wouldn't let her sister leave her side. She was fiercely protective over her siblings. The family of five refused to settle down and ultimately left Africa.'''

'''When Mercedes was eight years old, Miguel six and Contanza five, Yan and Maricarmen arrived in Brazil in attempt to locate a famous werewolf pack as part as an educational lesson. The werewolves had long since been isolated and even as humans, they remained feral creatures. Despite the considerable caution that the family had taken, Mercedes still wound up with a nasty bite when she got a little too close. This became a monthly complications that never hindered their travels and Maricarmen learned how to brew a potion for her afflicted daughter. Every month when Mercedes transformed, she was released in a large field or area where she couldn't hurt her family or other people. But above all else, her parents believed that education was crucial and Mercedes was enrolled in Ilvermorny nearly four years after showing her magical abilities. After her, her siblings followed suit until they were all enrolled. Despite Yan and Maricarmen's children being in school, they continued to travel and found themselves in places like Russia, Ireland, Spain and even Turkey. They sent letters and pictures of the places they visited and remained in constant contact with their three most precious treasures in the world. During their summer breaks, the three joined the travels again.'''

'''Eventually, their travels led them to Great Britain for a time. Yan discovered that a lot of his family was located there and in order to reconnect and be closer to them, ultimately chose with Maricarmen that the children should be enrolled at Hogwarts. Even though it was her last year at school, Mercedes was excited to experience England and see what Hogwarts was like. But the closer she got to the other Torres families, it became apparent that Yan and Maricarmen were homophobic to an extent that caused tension with Mercedes as she didn't agree with that opinion. Mercedes is excited to finally meet some of her family and is very excitedly waiting to go back to school for her final year.'''

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!

Model: Claudia Tihan

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!)

Pure-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!)

Werewolf

6) What year is your character in?

Seventh

OOC Questions

C. These do not affect what house you're sorted to, but everybody must answer them!

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" (of a different magical race/have a special ability)?

Eight characters, three exotic.