Forum:Sterling Rockefeller

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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.

Strengths: Talented musician, endlessly supportive, humble as all get out

Weaknesses: Poor writer and speaker, quite a pushover

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?

'''Sterling would love to just make his family happy. If his siblings are successful, and his parents are cared for... that would be fantastic. He hopes to maybe make enough money someday (though doing what, he doesn't know yet) to move his parents out of their assisted living place, and move them in with him. He doesn't like the idea that someone else is caring for his parents.'''

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

'''He'd play piano, as it's an emotional outlet. He'd spend time with Frances and Charles, and maybe help David with a prank or two. Whatever he can do to make his family happy is what makes him happy... so that's how he'd spend a free day.'''

4) If your character could only keep 5 possessions, what would they be? Why? 1. His wand, because what's a wizard without it? 2. A piano. He has much of his music memorized, but it doesn't mean much if he can't play. 3. Pictures of his family. They mean more than anything to him. 4. A stash of dung bombs. He secretly keeps them for when David wants them, but they're charmed so no one knows where they are... because you can't smell them. 5. A little mirror for Frances. In case she needs it.

5) What one thing would your character change about the wizarding society? Why? The need to send old folks to homes. Why can't people be more considerate and caring and take in their elderly relatives? Who really sends their folks away like that? It rubs him the wrong way. People aren't disposable. They mean something.

6) What house does your character want to be in? What house does your character not want to be in? Why? Wherever Frances is going is what he wants.

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!)

'''Sterling is a humble young man. One of his best qualities is helping others around him to shine. Coming from a family where everyone's name was up in lights... he'd rather be the one lighting up those lights for them. He's the loudest cheerer, and his applause is the most resounding, and he's perfectly okay with that. He tends to never put himself first, though, and will bend over backwards to help his siblings and friends, even if it would end up hurting himself somehow. Sterling doesn't argue well, and he isn't the best with words; he struggles with writing essays. He knows what he wants to say... but the words don't always happen for him. Maybe it's because Frances could always do the talking for him, or it was easier to (rightfully) point to David to take the blame... but whatever the reason is, Sterling is a man of few words. Some might think this makes him introverted, and while that's not wrong (because he is), that doesn't mean he doesn't want to be around people, and hear all their stories. Sterling might be a man of few words... but he is a talented piano player. He started lessons with top teachers of several different genres (jazz, classical, contemporary, rock) when he was five, and he hasn't stopped. He often feels he can express himself better at the piano than when he's speaking. He prefers classical pieces, and that tends to be what he plays the most of, but he dabbles in everything and can be seen playing rock classics with a smile on his face. As talented as he is though, he refuses to play for anything other than charity events. '''

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!)

'''Sterling Niles Rockefeller is one of the five Rockefeller children, and he is twin to Frances. Ah, yes, the Rockefeller family. They're just stereotypical American family, with the white picket fence house, the dog, and a powerful name to back them up. Except they're wizards and have a long history in the entertainment industry. They've been important figures throughout the history of Wizarding USA, though in subtle ways. They were important back in the Prohibition Era, known for bootlegging liquor and owning speakeasies across the main states. Their ancestors were known for being radio hosts, for being musicians, for being the source of America's entertainment. The Rockefeller family have always been an exception to a lot of the rules throughout history. For them, law enforcers have looked the other way. While that wasn't much to say a century ago, nowadays it says a lot. They're important figures, and not acknowledging that might just cost you a lot. Sterling was born just minutes after his sister. While he knows his parents were thrilled to have him... he sometimes wonders if his parents would've preferred for him to be a girl too, to give Frances a sister. He was left wondering this even more after David was born. So he did his best to be as exemplary a son as there ever could be. He was respectful of his parents, Charles and Michael. He tried his hardest to be the best playmate and confidant his sister could ask for. And he helped corral David, while still being the best big brother that he could be, wherever possible. Even if it meant encouraging some of David's antics from time to time. Sterling grew up in the limelight of his parents' successful careers. But he did his best to push his siblings into the light, while he hung back. He tagged along on all the red carpet trips; but also attended the same trips to help the community that his sister did. Seeing the change in her was something he felt very personally, and he always hopes she'll continue down that road. He'll do whatever he can to help her get there. When Sterling was eleven, he went straight off to Ilvermorny. Pukwudgie was the only one that seemed to want him, and so he went willingly... but being separated from Frances was a bitter pill to swallow. It was the first time in his life that he was forced to try to make friends on his own, instead of through Frances. Not used to talking about himself (talking up his siblings was more second nature), he struggled at first, but his natural ability to help others shine won him over friends in the end. When his aging parents transferred from their home to an assisted living facility... it was decided that Sterling, Frances and David would go with Charles to Great Britain, where Charles was off chasing some girl, apparently. While he wished his brother the best, moving to England wasn't really the first choice on his list. Especially when Michael was staying behind in America to continue his successful career. But he wasn't about to be separated from Frances and David, so he went along with it. Plus, maybe he and Frances can be in the same House this time around.'''

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!

'''idk yet. I'll update it when I find one. :P'''

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!)

Nope!

6) What year is your character in?

Fourth

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)?

14, none exotic.