Forum:Jacob King

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: The kid is freaking good at everything, he is a true neutral (I guess that's good and bad), he is pretty funny, everyone seems to like him though he doesn't really give them reasons to

Weaknesses: He'd say he doesn't have any, he is emotionally closed off and you can't ever read him, he doesn't give a d*mn what people think, he has no action filter - he just does what he wants

Jake tends to go his own way and doesn't care a thing what anyone has to say about it. He's honestly good at everything he does, but he is not one to boast about it. He's the most nonchalant person you'll ever meet. Once you think you've got Jacob figured out, he'll throw you a curve ball that makes you question everything you know about him. Truly, you just never know what you're going to get with this kid.

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?

He honestly doesn't have any goals. He just does things when he feels the need. He supposes happiness is still a good goal too, but we'll see.

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

Jacob's ideal day would be to just lounge around all day long. Not watching TV or playing video games - really just sitting there, doing nothing. Maybe throw some food in there for survival purposes, and viola! Jake's ideal day is made.

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

1) His wand because magic is love, magic is life. 2) His broom for quidditch - he actually enjoys playing, and (like everything else) he's good at it 3) Pillow because he loves his naps 4) Blanket because he loves his naps 5) Mattress beca- you know what? Just go ahead and put the whole bed...

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

Truly, nothing. He doesn't bother himself with such trivial matters, and he would much rather leave that to the Ministry or whoever's in charge of making the Wizarding World a better place.

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

He wants to be in Ravenclaw or Slytherin or Gryffindor - actually... he just doesn't want to be 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!)

Jacob is a free spirit, but not in the happy-go-lucky way - more in the I-don't-give-a-d*mn way. He's one of those people that just acts on random thoughts, ideas, or impulses. There's no method to his madness. He just does whatever he feels like doing. Most of the time, people like to label him as cool because he acts that way, but he could honestly give a rat's a** what people think. One of Jake's more frustrating qualities is that he is good at everything. He'll have never touched a wood-carving tool in his life, but if he decides to make a bird house, it'll be the best d*mn bird house you've ever seen. And the worst part is - he simply doesn't care that he's good at everything. He could be terrible and it wouldn't change anything for him. In general, Jacob is a pretty neutral guy. He doesn't pick sides, and he tends to play the middle ground or gray areas. He doesn't get too excited about things, but he also doesn't get too sad about them either. He's just neutral. The only time he ever shows any kind of frustration is when he has to deal with his sperm donor or his family. But not many people see that side of him. Jake tends to go his own way and doesn't care a thing what anyone has to say about it. He's honestly good at everything he does, but he is not one to boast about it. He's the most nonchalant person you'll ever meet. Once you think you've got Jacob figured out, he'll throw you a curve ball that makes you question everything you know about him. Truly, you just never know what you're going to get with this kid.

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!)

Jacob Elias King was born on March 10 to Lindsey King and her whore of a boyfriend (married boyfriend - not to Lindsey, of course) in New York, United States. The "boyfriend" was only in New York on business and would only be there for a month. This obviously didn't stop Lindsey, and that's how she became a single, heart-broken mom. Not long after having Jake, she resorted to drugs and alcohol to ease her pain. He was probably around four years old at the time. Things had worsened by the age of eight. That was when he had his first magical encounter. Lindsey didn't usually try to hurt or abuse Jacob, but sometimes she came close when she was under the influence. This particular time, she was absolutely drunk and higher than the Empire State. She had demanded another beer, and when Jake didn't oblige, she threatened him. Scared and helpless, Jacob sent the empty bottle in her hand flying against the wall. Lindsey became fearful and began treating him like a freak. That was almost better than confusing him with mixtures of love and hurt. By some miracle - if you even want to call it that - the bastard that had gotten Lindsey pregnant was back in New York on business again. When Lindsey stumbled upon him again, she confronted him with Jake. She demanded that he take Jacob to London with him, and he agreed. Kind of. He merely paid for the boy's plane ticket and set him up with a foster family in London, wanting nothing to do with him. It was great. Thankfully, his foster parents were kind people that gave him the love and affection he had needed (and secretly craved) his whole life. This didn't stop him from being closed off, however. He was a quiet kid and liked being alone. That changed a bit when he was sent off to Hogwarts. There, he was a tad more outspoken and became known for his funny one-liners in class. Though he didn't really try to, he made some friends in the couple of years he's been there. Jake was also able to find some neat spots throughout the castle - that was one of his favorite parts. He really enjoyed magic and all the opportunities it gave him. In a way, magic changed his life.

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!

Logan Shroyer is his model

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!)

Jake is a Half-Blood and is the bastard of the founder of one of the first - and biggest - TV Networks in the Wizarding World.

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!)

He has no special magical abilities, but he is good at literally everything. It's honestly crazy.

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)? 7;1 exotic