Scarlet Fisher

Lots of good stuff here. I particularly like the persona/strict categorization. My expectations and style of RP predominately come from playing D&D, which I think matches the persona. I enjoy playing as a character where I set their motivations, but their circumstances are set by someone or something else. This gives me an opportunity to come up with how my character responds to the circumstances and changes as a result. I'm lucky enough to have found an FC that's perfect for that style: the officers design an overarching "campaign", allowing its members to figure out how their characters take part in and react to the story (and by extension, to each other). I think one of the biggest challenges for RPers like me is trying to be less "reactive". I can't speak for anyone else, but when I started RPing, I was under the impression that the only thing I can control is my character. I still have trouble coordinating with other players to help me tell a story about myself, or emote-ing NPCs to drive my story forward.

I'm interested in hearing how other RPers with research-oriented characters manage and keep track of their characters' accomplishments. It seems that a lot of my character's research ends up happening behind the scenes, and it's hard to bring other people up to speed on her work without it seeming like I'm lecturing them. Further, I often keep things super vague to avoid making "discoveries" or "inventions" that break the lore or fall into power-gaming. Does anyone else with a research-oriented character encounter similar issues? How big a deal are they and how do you resolve them? How do you get other RPers involved in your research (especially if they are non-researcher types!).

I was legitimately humming the haunting drone from Wizardry V the whole time I was in the dungeon (and tensing up while expecting a jumpscare encounter). gDc8iBxnuDs

THE BASICS: Character name: Scarlet Fisher Birthdate: 16th Sun of the 4th Umbral Moon, 1550 Place of Birth: Ul'Dah Ethnicity: Religion: Indifferent Height: Average Weight: Average Body type: Slim Eye color: Reddish Brown Glasses or Vision Enhancements: Reading glasses Skin tone (pale, tan, olive, brown, etc): Tan Face shape: (round, square, oval, chubby, heart-shaped): Long Prominent features: White, short hair Tattoos or distinguishing marks: Casting choice (what actor do they resemble?): General health: Healthy Disabilities, illnesses, or weaknesses: Death anxiety Fashion and style (what do they wear, how do they wear it?): Coats with lots of pockets and pouches for reagents and potions. Special jewelry: None in particular Hair color: White Hairstyle: Short, bobbed Grooming: Neglected due to research and fieldwork COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Languages spoken: Common Accent or dialect: Artificially trained accent with precise pronounciation and diction, lapses into Ul'dahn when inebriated. Vocabulary/reading level: Very high Voice tone: Hearty, lilty Favorite phrases: Do they curse: Yes Demeanor: Cordial, Gets excited when talking about research, becomes Mannerisms: Gestures: Habitual behaviors (nail-biting, drumming fingers, hair fixing, etc.): Posture: Head held high, arms crossed at rest, PROFESSIONAL INFO: Current occupation: Independent Researcher Level of job satisfaction: Yes Years at current occupation: 4 Income: Not in it for the money Professional skills: Research, Field Research, Lecturing, Alchemy, Botany, Mining Combat skills: Black Magic LIVING CONDITIONS: Place of residence: Taverns and Guild Dorms Surrounding area (city, rural, etc): City Describe residence: Generally stays in transient conditions - "lives out of her suitcase" Who do they live with: Strangers Pets: None Overall quality of living conditions: Cheap Home décor: Cheap Important features of home: Cheap PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS: Marital status: Single Previous romantic partners: Important family: Mother: Living or deceased: Deceased Mother’s occupation: Travelling Merchant Father: Living or deceased: Deceased Father’s occupation: Travelling Merchant How does the character relate to: Spouse: Lover: Past lovers/spouses: Children: Friends: Employer: Underlings: Minions: Pets: Strangers: Opposite sex: Same sex: Family members: Competitors: Authority: Enemies: Additional information: CHARACTER PERSONALITY AND PSYCHOLOGY: Any psychological issues or illnesses: Death anxiety, attachment issues Meyers Briggs Personality Type: What do they love: What is their passion: What do they hate: What would they die for: What do they value: Secret loves: Sexual behavior: Personal philosophies: Politics: Spirituality: Prejudices: Greatest strength: Greatest weakness or flaw: Their favorite attribute: Least favorite attribute: Biggest secret: Biggest fear: Most likeable trait: Least likeable trait: How are they perceived by others: Proudest accomplishment: Other accomplishments: Biggest regret: Most embarrassing moment: Personality quirks: Would they like to change anything about themselves: Short term or long term goals: Obstacles: Heroes or role models: Negative role models: Biggest life influence: Likes or dislikes: Favorite book, movie, music, etc: Additional information: PAST HISTORY: Hometown: Past relationships: First substantial romance started in her teens. However her teacher and guardian passed away from old age during this relationship, and in order to avoid risking losing her lover too, she sabotaged her own relationship to safely retreat back into solitude. Major childhood events: Death of Parents, Death of Pet, Death of Guardian, End of first relationship Best memory: Studying with her guardian Worst memory: Ending her relationship Saddest memory: Death of her pet - an accident caused by her own negligence Quality of childhood: Wanted for nothing, but a series of deaths left her emotionally scarred, eventually culminating in a fear of losing anything she loved Educational experience/level: Excellent Significant school experiences: Raised by a scholar who helped her quench her thirst for knowledge. Special skills or training: Most skilled in Alchemy Anything un-skilled, needs work: Physical labor, martial arts, social skills Hobbies: Triple Triad, Drinking Major illnesses, accidents or traumas: Death Anxiety Police record/criminal record: Minor infractions for damage to property and livestock from experiments gone wrong, trickery of research subjects DAILY LIFE: Morning routine: Afternoon routine: Evening routine: Sleep habits: Additional information: BACKSTORY: Please provide a 3-5 paragraph backstory for your character.

Scarlet is a dedicated researcher, but recognizes that taking a break is essential for a healthy mind and success in one's work. Further, social connections have an important role to play in the spread of science and information. It stands to reason that she partakes moderately (and regularly) to help take her mind off of her work and make socializing easier. She doesn't often drink to excess, but if she does, she may open up about her guarded insecurities around mortality and attachment... ... though it's more likely that she'll loudly remind you and everyone in earshot that no matter what you all decided to do with your life, none of it matters, nothing lasts forever, and in your wake will lie countless dreams: unfinished, discarded, and never touched at all!

Scarlet: Her pet chocobo died when she was a child and now wants to live forever to compensate for the tragic loss.

Hey everyone! It's nice to finally work up the nerve to make an account and say "Hi", so here I am jumping in with both feet! I'm not new to RP, but I'm very rusty. I've played MUDs and Tabletop RPGs, but those have always been with very small groups of people... it's a bit intimidating (but also inspiring!) to see all of the in-character activity happening every time I pass through the Quicksand. I've been wanting a creative outlet for some time, so I'm going to give this the old college try. My character is based on an archetype I've played with a few times in D&D campaigns. Scarlet is an alchemist who has devoted herself to finding a "cure" for aging. Her own mortality unsettles and terrifies her to the point of obsession, so she has decided to put everything else in life "on hold" until she gets this problem out of the way first. I've always been the kind of person who enjoys playing a game, and then reminiscing in-character about the events that have taken place. My comfort zone is live dialogue and improv, since I usually think longer pieces of prose to death before they get written. Part of why I'm here is to get a bit better at it through exposure and practice - so here's to self improvement! Hopefully I'll see you all soon!