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OperationNilo
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Shepherd

WELCOME TO ARCADIA, THE BEST PLACE ON EARTH.

Arcadia was founded in the late 2015 to cope with the massive immigrant influx arriving in the United States following the enormous economic depression during the so-called Greater Arab War. The population of cities in the East Coast exploded, to the point that the cities' supply systems could no longer cope with the people they had been designed to deal with.

In January 2015, the government passed the Arcadia Act, which specified the construction of a city dedicated to temporarily housing all of the US's immigrant population. The city was to be circular in shape, with taller buildings at the edge of the circle and lower buildings as they approached the central park, so that all had a view of the green area from anywhere in the city. It was planned that Arcadia would be the first truly futuristic city in the planet, a layout that would be tested with immigrants.

Well, at least that's how it was supposed to be.

While the city was welcoming its first inhabitants in 2021, the arab war exploded into the Third World War. The Middle East became a dangerous fallout, large areas of Africa were bombed to pieces, and China was completely put out of the game as a global power, leaving Russia, the European Union, and the US as the three major powers of the world. The United States' East Coast suffered heavy bombing, the brunt of which was concentrated in - you guessed it - Arcadia.

When the bombing began, there were 1.4 million non-US citizens living in the city, the majority of which were of Russian, Italian, or Mexican descent. An estimated 60.000 US citizens lived in the city as well, the majority of which were Policemen, or other government affiliates. The downtown area (the circle) of Arcadia was already finished, and suburbs had sprung all around the city to house more inhabitants.

The city was almost completely burst asunder by the heavy bombing. It was rapidly turned from a modern and powerful city to a pile of burning rubble. An estimated 300.000 were killed by the bombs. Anarchy broke out almost immediately after, as the remaining citizens struggled to find food, water, and the other necessary supplies for life. Gangs and Mafias sprung up, mainly once-raced and discriminating against other racist groups. Efforts by the thinly spread police to calm the chaos were completely futile, and they were pulled out of the city almost immediately after.

This is where you come in. But first of allâ¦who are you?

1. An Unfortunately, Fortunately Mission

You were part of a military task force sent to the Northern suburbs of the city to secure government control, and begin installation of a forward base for government assets to operate from said place. While this was taking place, the Russian gang ambushed you and your fellow soldiers. In the ensuing firefight, all your fellow brothers were killed, and you were wounded and left for dead (character must be 18+).

2. A Matter of Semantics

You and your recently-married spouse have packed most of your belongings and are planning on leaving the city. While you and your wife (or husband) were driving out of the city to escape the growing chaos, you were stuck up by the Italian Mafia and you and your spouse were beaten, thrown out of the vehicle, and forgotten in the sidewalk (character must be 18+).

3. A Nearly-as-Tragic Episode, without the Tragic Part

You were an immigrant sent to live in the city long ago, and have lived as a street urchin since. You must do whatever you can to survive in this hell on Earth.

4. Make-Your-Own

Make your own back story. Only post it on your first post (when you're filling the sheet), you don't need to post it continually. It needs to be interesting and creative, if it is bland and/or not very canon-ish, I'm afraid I'm not going to be able to let you use it, and you'll have to pick another instead.

CHARACTER SHEET

In your first post, please include your 1. Filled-out Character Sheet, and 2. Back-story.

Name: (Include first name, any middle names, and last name or names).
Gender: (M) (F)
Age: (Over 15, under 50).
Appearance: (Please be as short as you can while getting the point across. Include race).
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Apparel: (What your character is wearing).
Inventory: (What items you have with your person).
Weapons: (Any weapons you have with your person. Ammunition included here).
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Health: 100/100 (While I despise the traditional HP system, it is necessary for this RPG).
Abilities: (Notable abilities your character has. One example is the ability to drive a car. I'll let you pick 3 at the beginning, you can think a bit and select the ones you like best. Make them up, and I'll tell you if they're fine).
Perks: (More uncommon abilities your character has. One example is fighting with a sword (note, this doesn't give you a sword to begin with). Make one up, I'll tell you if it's alright).

I reserve the right to either add or detract items from the sheet for an individual player's needs.

OTHER FACTS AND INFORMATION THAT MUST BE PROCURED

Is winning possible?

You can, according to your background story, make a goal for your character. For example, if you pick the first option, your goal could be to construct that military base after all and restore US-Government control to the anarchy now reigning in the city. Of course, you can always play forever.

Companions? Friends? PC interaction?

Yes, you can have companions and friends following you around, helping you out in your quest to be entertained. As far as Player-to-Player interaction, I will allow it if the players involved express written consent to have their respective characters interact. Furthermore, events that a person causes will be felt throughout the city and will affect everyone. Players can also help or obstruct other players. In fact I'd find it quite interesting if a group of players got together to survive, or something like that.

Can my character die?

Yes, your character can die. If your character dies, you will be returned three turns before your death (this can be changed at the OP's discretion). If I feel that you are pestering me by constantly dying on purpose, then I will warn you. If you die pointlessly again (like throwing yourself from a window), I'm afraid I'm going to have to kill your character completely. Please don't make me do this.

What you can/cannot do.

Your character can do realistic actions within the power of a normal human being to execute, plus any abilities/perks that you have chosen. Just think about the action a bit, and you'll realize almost immediately if your character can or cannot do it.

Proper Grammar and Spelling.

You must use english to the best of your ability. If you are purposely writing with bad grammar and/or spelling, you will first be warned, and then kicked from the RPG.

A SHORT, POINTLESS, YET NECESSARY WARNING

Due to the very obvious tense conditions in the place where this RPG will take place, the Non-playable characters will be somewhat racist. Especially among different gangs, racism will be widespread. I of course am not going to use words such as the 'n' word in said occasions, but different ethnic groups will be fighting against each other - and against you - mostly based upon race. And, to a somewhat lesser extent, gender. Unless you're Storm, of course, because Storm is⦠special. *shudder*

I reserve all OP and GM rights, including that to kick you if necessary.

If you have any questions, please ask them now. Unless you're MattEmAngel. If you are him, please ask questions in my profile, haha.

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trooper555able
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Nomad

Name: Cross Gotti
Gender: Male
Age: 18
Appearance: 6'1, pale skin, blue eyes, scrawny, brown hair.
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Apparel: Military BDU's. Change if you want to.
Inventory: Catholic Holy Bible, Cross, Three Treatises of Government by John Locke.
Weapons: M16A4 (210 rounds total), M1911 (5 mags), Standard-Issue Army Knife.
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Health: 100/100
Abilities: Adept rifleman, fast runner, discipline
Perks: Good with a sticker.

I don't know what I was thinking, not telling you. I guess I figured the gear was enough to let you know what scenario I wanted. And yes, I would like to go with a military scenario, thank you.

Guess that'll teach me to try to sneak something out of regulation inside. I was goin' for something Italian, you know? A switch-blade isn't known for it's slicing abilities, so the only choice is to stick the guy you're havin' a problem with. So, a sticker is a knife that can only be used for stabbing, I.E. a switchblade... Kind of overelaborated, but meh.

OperationNilo
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Shepherd

Name: David Abercroft
Gender: (M)
Age: 21
Appearance: 6'4", Caucasian, blue eyes, black hair.
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Apparel: Torn black suit.
Inventory: Lighter, cigarettes, wristwatch.
Weapons: None.
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Health: 100/100
Abilities: can drive, use firearms relatively well, and has good vision.
Perks: Ability to fight hand-to-hand.
--

"Of course" one of them says, obviously ignoring your comment. They continue tending your wounds and again, without your consent, place you on a small litte and begin carrying you aboard a vehicle despite your explicit signs that they shouldn't. Before being shut inside a makeshift ambulance, you manage to notice that your wife is receiving the same treatment from the medics. Shortly after, the doors open again and another litter is placed next to yours. A minute later, you are being driven somewhere you don't yet know where or what is.

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Name: Nirvana.
Gender: (M)
Age: The ole' one eight.
Appearance: Six feet. One eighty pounds. Long, curly brown hair. Wiry. (no).
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Apparel: Oversized woolen pullover and khakis. Red converse.
Inventory: Walkie Talkie
Weapons: My fists!
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Health: 100/100
Abilities: The ability to calm an aggravated character down, mild yet useful strength, and good hands.
Perks: Just being so darn attractive
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While you are trying to sneak across, with some success, you always feel like you're being followed, like if someone was always watching from afar and taking note of your actions. Looking behind suddenly from time to time, you cannot manage to find proof that this feeling is real and do your best to ignore it.

When you are relatively close from Central Park, you are suddenly shaken out of your thoughts when you hear a high-pitched voice shout "HEY!" you turn around and notice that Charlemagne had been following you all the way.

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Name: Cross Gotti
Gender: Male
Age: 18
Appearance: 6'1, pale skin, blue eyes, scrawny, brown hair.
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Apparel: Military BDU's. Change if you want to.
Inventory: Catholic Holy Bible, Cross, Three Treatises of Government by John Locke.
Weapons: M16A4 (210 rounds total), M1911 (5 mags), Standard-Issue Army Knife.
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Health: 100/100
Abilities: Adept rifleman, fast runner, discipline
Perks: Good with a sticker.

(OOC: Okay, thanks for the info.)

After placing the two litters inside the Humvee ambulance, you entered the vehicle with a sigh of relief. Two more people saved from the hell that was Arcadia.

"Specialist (your rank) Gotti! Where the hell are you?" cries the Staff Sergeant, looking around. Upon noticing you, he walked towards the vehicle and handed you a lantern. "Try to get the couple to give some data on who they are, where they came from, and all the rest. The man looks to be less in shock than the woman, so I'd suggest trying him first. I'll leave it up to you."

As he walked away, you looked backwards and saw that the man was still twitching, fighting against invisible captors. Two medics were attending the couple, their dexterous hands bandaging their wounds and rubbing peculiar chemicals around them.

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Name: David Abercroft
Gender: (M)
Age: 21
Appearance: 6'4", Caucasian, blue eyes, black hair.
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Apparel: Torn black suit.
Inventory: Lighter, cigarettes, wristwatch.
Weapons: None.
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Health: 100/100
Abilities: can drive, use firearms relatively well, and has good vision.
Perks: Ability to fight hand-to-hand.
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so all I can do is wait? I mean, what else can I do laying down in an ambulance?

trooper555able
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Nomad

Name: Cross Gotti
Gender: Male
Age: 18
Appearance: 6'1, pale skin, blue eyes, scrawny, brown hair.
--
Apparel: Military BDU's.
Inventory: Catholic Holy Bible, Cross, Three Treatises of Government by John Locke.
Weapons: M16A4 (210 rounds total), M1911 (5 mags), Standard-Issue Army Knife.
--
Health: 100/100
Abilities: Adept rifleman, fast runner, discipline
Perks: Good with a sticker.

I'll keep the lantern low so that I don't shine it right into their faces. I'll jump in the back with them and set the lantern down next to where the medics can see. The best thing I can do is gain the couple's trust. I will sit next to the wife to try and calm her down. "Are you of the Faith?" I'll ask, showing the wife the cross. A normal question should calm them.

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Shepherd

Name: David Abercroft
Gender: (M)
Age: 21
Appearance: 6'4", Caucasian, blue eyes, black hair.
--
Apparel: Torn black suit.
Inventory: Lighter, cigarettes, wristwatch.
Weapons: None.
--
Health: 100/100
Abilities: can drive, use firearms relatively well, and has good vision.
Perks: Ability to fight hand-to-hand.
--

(I don't know. Engage in a productive conversation with your wife. Ask a nearby person where the hell are you going).

You are suddenly approached by a man from the front of the vehicle. His voice is barely audible to your strained ears. Sitting down next to your wife, who appears to be in greater distress than you, he asks a simple question:

"Are you of the Faith?"

"Wha-?"

He repeats the question, after which she answers.

"Ye-yes. Where are you..you taking us?"

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Name: Cross Gotti
Gender: Male
Age: 18
Appearance: 6'1, pale skin, blue eyes, scrawny, brown hair.
--
Apparel: Military BDU's.
Inventory: Catholic Holy Bible, Cross, Three Treatises of Government by John Locke.
Weapons: M16A4 (210 rounds total), M1911 (5 mags), Standard-Issue Army Knife.
--
Health: 100/100
Abilities: Adept rifleman, fast runner, discipline
Perks: Good with a sticker.
--

Crouching next to the woman, you pop the question. She mutters something barely audible, after which you repeat the question and get a stammered "Yes" for an answer.

Now that you are closer, you can examine their wounds more carefully. Both appear to have taken substantial damage to the torso and arms, and both appear to have taken at least one serious hit in the head.

A more detailed examination reveals that the woman's tibia has broken, she appears to be unaware of the intense pain another human would have felt given that. In contrast, the man's left hand seems a bloody mess altogether, it is purple and bruised. The nurse is attending the man at the moment, rubbing a bar of medicine on his hand.

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Nomad

Name: Cross Gotti
Gender: Male
Age: 18
Appearance: 6'1, pale skin, blue eyes, scrawny, brown hair.
--
Apparel: Military BDU's.
Inventory: Catholic Holy Bible, Cross, Three Treatises of Government by John Locke.
Weapons: M16A4 (210 rounds total), M1911 (5 mags), Standard-Issue Army Knife.
--
Health: 100/100
Abilities: Adept rifleman, fast runner, discipline
Perks: Good with a sticker.

I bring the cross up and make a cross sign of my own over her body. "Peace. Somewhere safe." I return the cross to it's original spot and give her the Bible. "Please read this. I will ask your husband some questions. He will not be forced to answer any of them." I shift myself next the Husband. (Spike) "Hello, sir. What are your names? Do you remember where you came from before we picked you up?"

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Farmer

Name: Nirvana.
Gender: (M)
Age: The ole' one eight.
Appearance: Six feet. One eighty pounds. Long, curly brown hair. Wiry. (no).
--
Apparel: Oversized woolen pullover and khakis. Red converse.
Inventory: Walkie Talkie
Weapons: My fists!
--
Health: 100/100
Abilities: The ability to calm an aggravated character down, mild yet useful strength, and good hands.
Perks: Just being so darn attractive

"Dammit Charlemagne! How did you even-" I pause and compose myself.

"I'm a spider!" Charlemagne says brightly.

i don't bother telling him to go back. Collecting him and placing him on my shoulder, I walk quickly to the park and try to find some cover.

OperationNilo
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Shepherd

Name: Cross Gotti
Gender: Male
Age: 18
Appearance: 6'1, pale skin, blue eyes, scrawny, brown hair.
--
Apparel: Military BDU's.
Inventory: Catholic Holy Bible, Cross, Three Treatises of Government by John Locke.
Weapons: M16A4 (210 rounds total), M1911 (5 mags), Standard-Issue Army Knife.
--
Health: 100/100
Abilities: Adept rifleman, fast runner, discipline
Perks: Good with a sticker.
--

(I like your way of participating in this RPG very much. Keep it up).

"We..were, we were just going out of the city and..out of nowhere, yes, some people just - ugh - just bounced us out."

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Name: Nirvana.
Gender: (M)
Age: The ole' one eight.
Appearance: Six feet. One eighty pounds. Long, curly brown hair. Wiry. (no).
--
Apparel: Oversized woolen pullover and khakis. Red converse.
Inventory: Walkie Talkie
Weapons: My fists!
--
Health: 100/100
Abilities: The ability to calm an aggravated character down, mild yet useful strength, and good hands.
Perks: Just being so darn attractive
--

Charlemagne smiles as he jumps on your shoulder. Sneaking through the Park, you manage to get across the Park without alerting anyone (to your knowledge). Fortunately, the Tarantula remains silent during the silent manoeuvre until you reach the other side. Then, an all too familiar question.

"Are we there yet?"

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Jester

Name: David Abercroft
Gender: (M)
Age: 21
Appearance: 6'4", Caucasian, blue eyes, black hair.
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Apparel: Torn black suit.
Inventory: Lighter, cigarettes, wristwatch.
Weapons: None.
--
Health: 100/100
Abilities: can drive, use firearms relatively well, and has good vision.
Perks: Ability to fight hand-to-hand.
--

I listen into the conversation, and im wondering the exact thing she is.

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Nomad

Name: Cross Gotti
Gender: Male
Age: 18
Appearance: 6'1, pale skin, blue eyes, scrawny, brown hair.
--
Apparel: Military BDU's.
Inventory: Catholic Holy Bible, Cross, Three Treatises of Government by John Locke.
Weapons: M16A4 (210 rounds total), M1911 (5 mags), Standard-Issue Army Knife.
--
Health: 100/100
Abilities: Adept rifleman, fast runner, discipline
Perks: Good with a sticker.

"What's your family name? It'll be easier for us to look for other members of your families."

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Jester

Name: Xiao Mei
Gender: (F)
Age: Under 24, but nobody can pinpoint it and I don't feel like telling.
Appearance: 5'6, long black braid, brown eyes, rather plain. Taiwanese-American.
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Apparel: Old leather jacket, dark pants, mask with a flower on it, a key on a string that I wear as a necklace.
Inventory: Knife, a handful of caps, a piece of paper with words on it I leave up to you.
Weapons: My precious knifey knife that I clean religiously, as well as some choice pieces of shattered glass. The key is sharp enough to stab people with if all else fails.
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Health: 100/100
Abilities: agile, sneaky, good at blending in/hiding
Perks: STNB.
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This made my job a lot easier. Matvey probably wouldn't mind me being late if I took Román out.
I analyzed the situation. There were about six toughs lounging about the streets, and if I randomly killed him, the rest would be on my back in moments. If they were high enough, I could probably fight them off, but if not- well, I'd be overwhelmed.
A plan came to my mind and I sighed. I hated doing this, but there was a lot I had to do for my job.
I stripped off my jacket and removed my shirt, and then tied the jacket back around my torso. I let my hair out of my braid, pinned it up with a barrette, and shoved the mask into my pocket with the shirt, and then practiced my best seductively pouty face, all the while thinking Ugh, I hate doing this so much...

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Shepherd

Name: Cross Gotti
Gender: Male
Age: 18
Appearance: 6'1, pale skin, blue eyes, scrawny, brown hair.
--
Apparel: Military BDU's.
Inventory: Catholic Holy Bible, Cross, Three Treatises of Government by John Locke.
Weapons: M16A4 (210 rounds total), M1911 (5 mags), Standard-Issue Army Knife.
--
Health: 100/100
Abilities: Adept rifleman, fast runner, discipline
Perks: Good with a sticker.

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Name: David Abercroft
Gender: (M)
Age: 21
Appearance: 6'4", Caucasian, blue eyes, black hair.
--
Apparel: Torn black suit.
Inventory: Lighter, cigarettes, wristwatch.
Weapons: None.
--
Health: 100/100
Abilities: can drive, use firearms relatively well, and has good vision.
Perks: Ability to fight hand-to-hand.
--

Trooper and Spike, you are now in conversation with one another. You can ask each other questions and engage in conversation for some time, and then I shall eventually interrupt it with an event. Just post your sheet, what you answer, what you say, etc...

Right now, Trooper (Specialist Cross Gotti) has asked Spike (David Abercroft) what his family name is. Spike will answer, then Trooper, then Spike, etc... Don't wait for me to answer, just talk to one another and when I see it opportune, you'll arrive at a certain destination, whose details I shall not yet disclose other than it is a forward operations base.

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Name: Xiao Mei
Gender: (F)
Age: Under 24, but nobody can pinpoint it and I don't feel like telling.
Appearance: 5'6, long black braid, brown eyes, rather plain. Taiwanese-American.
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Apparel: Old leather jacket, dark pants, mask with a flower on it, a key on a string that I wear as a necklace.
Inventory: Knife, a handful of caps, a piece of paper with words on it I leave up to you.
Weapons: My precious knifey knife that I clean religiously, as well as some choice pieces of shattered glass. The key is sharp enough to stab people with if all else fails.
--
Health: 100/100
Abilities: agile, sneaky, good at blending in/hiding
Perks: STNB.
---

You can smell what the Mexicans are smoking. Unfortunately, it's nothing but old tobacco that will not render them high. They're also opening beer, and cheering. Some of them appear to be either drunk, or close to being so. Román is in a corner, drinking from a large mug of cerveza, talking to a certain individual.

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Jester

Name: Xiao Mei
Gender: (F)
Age: Under 24, but nobody can pinpoint it and I don't feel like telling.
Appearance: 5'6, long black braid, brown eyes. Taiwanese-American.
--
Apparel: Old leather jacket, dark pants, mask with a flower on it, a key on a string that I wear as a necklace.
Inventory: Knife, a handful of caps, a piece of paper with words on it I leave up to you.
Weapons: My precious knifey knife that I clean religiously, as well as some choice pieces of shattered glass. The key is sharp enough to stab people with if all else fails.
--
Health: 100/100
Abilities: agile, sneaky, good at blending in/hiding
Perks: STNB.
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[So, Nilly, just to be sure, I'm not allowed to kill the 'certain individual'? Boo.]

I exhaled, built up my confidence, and walked into the camp. Immediately I drew stares. I tried to walk confidently, but it was a pain in the *** to just have people staring at me, or rather, my boobs.
I was mentally cursing my parents for bringing me into this world at that point.
I high-stepped over some of the dead Italian corpses and made my way straight for Román, who watched me coming, a lazy smile on his lips.
What have I gotten myself into?

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Shepherd

Name: Xiao Mei
Gender: (F)
Age: Under 24, but nobody can pinpoint it and I don't feel like telling.
Appearance: 5'6, long black braid, brown eyes. Taiwanese-American.
--
Apparel: Old leather jacket, dark pants, mask with a flower on it, a key on a string that I wear as a necklace.
Inventory: Knife, a handful of caps, a piece of paper with words on it I leave up to you.
Weapons: My precious knifey knife that I clean religiously, as well as some choice pieces of shattered glass. The key is sharp enough to stab people with if all else fails.
--
Health: 100/100
Abilities: agile, sneaky, good at blending in/hiding
Perks: STNB.
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(OOC: No, you are not :P)

The certain individual walks to take a pi** in the nearby alleyway, while Román eagerly watches you approach. Suddenly, he begins to laugh and give great cries, taking another large drink from his mug and brandishing it in the air.

"Come here, you woman!" he says, pointing his mug at you and gesturing you to approach with the other arm. The rest of the men were grinning.

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2,522 posts
Farmer

Name: Nirvana.
Gender: (M)
Age: The ole' one eight.
Appearance: Six feet. One eighty pounds. Long, curly brown hair. Wiry. (no).
--
Apparel: Oversized woolen pullover and khakis. Red converse.
Inventory: Walkie Talkie
Weapons: My fists!
--
Health: 100/100
Abilities: The ability to calm an aggravated character down, mild yet useful strength, and good hands.
Perks: Just being so darn attractive

"Yes. We are. Now stay quiet, or we'll be dead as well."

I look across the park at the group and begin watching. Maybe they'll leave something behind, or give me the opportunity to steal, although that's not really my style.

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