Hello! Welcome to the character creation thread for A Gathering Of Hunters! Below is the outline to post characters. All members can have up to 2 Hunters. Please Post in the group discord if you have any questions about character creation!
ANIMAL COMPANION: (not required. However, if you would like to add one, you definitely can!)
MUSIC: (does your character have a theme? Any song that sparks your creativity to create at your character, post that here! Spotify and YouTube links only.)
APPEARANCE: (Images are fine! Please ensure images are face claims or hyper-realistic art. A description is also fine if you do not have images.)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: (This can be anything from previous relationship information or past jobs that are notable.)
WEAPON/FIGHTING STYLE OF CHOICE:
Currently does not utilize fighting styles, can wield a small switchblade as defense, and can use handguns of any sort.
EDIT: Per chapter 1/2 Naomi now has vampire abilities such as speed and enhanced sight. She has better control over her emotions and may appear stoic. She also has increased balance.
Naomi can now wield a Compound bow. she favors boots with hidden blades in them.
She also has a firm grasp of combat fighting.
One "gift" she received from becoming a vampire was the ability to create fire with the snap of her finger.
BACKGROUND:
Naomi's early years were marked by abandonment and a struggle for survival. Born on the outskirts of the city, she was left as a baby at a fire station and subsequently raised in an orphanage. Life in the orphanage provided her with essential life skills and eventually led her to secure a job as a city mail carrier. It was during this time that she met her first and only love, and together they dreamed of breaking free from their circumstances and finding a place of their own.
Tragedy struck one fateful night when Naomi found herself caught in a dangerous situation. Desperate to find a safe haven before curfew, she sought refuge with an elderly woman who unknowingly turned out to be a Familiar, working in the service of a master vampire. Naomi fell victim to a sudden transformation, and the struggle to control her newfound vampiric nature began.
In a horrifying turn of events, Naomi, driven by hunger and unaware of her condition, attacked and killed her beloved boyfriend as he returned home from work. Overwhelmed by guilt and illness, she ventured into the streets, seeking help from the Hunters, fully aware of the dire consequences she faced as a vampire. Proving her worth by presenting the Hunter Mark, she was reluctantly granted a trial membership in the guild.
Currently, Naomi works within the guild under the watchful eyes of several hunters. While she grapples with the internal turmoil caused by her vampiric nature and the loss of her loved one, she strives to contribute to the Hunters' cause to the best of her abilities. However, her reliance on A-300, a synthetic blood substitute, poses its own set of challenges, as her first taste of blood came from her now deceased boyfriend. This unfortunate circumstance leaves her grappling with both physical and emotional issues, but she remains determined to assist her fellow hunters in their fight against the forces of darkness.
As her journey progresses into Chapter 2, Naomi's tragic past continues to haunt her. Her boyfriend, once an aspiring investigator delving into the origins of ferals plaguing the city, becomes an unexpected threat in her life. When she encounters him again, transformed into a feral himself, she is forced to engage in a heartbreaking and violent confrontation, ultimately having to take his life once more. The events leave her emotionally shaken, yet fate intercedes as she crosses paths with Jonah, a fellow hunter who initially mistakes her for a feral. This twist of fate adds a layer of karma to her already tumultuous journey.
Furthermore, Naomi's mysterious past unfolds to reveal that her parents were part of a disturbing experiment. Injected with the vampire virus during her mother's pregnancy, Naomi was the unwitting subject of this needless study. As a result, her memories prior to the age of 16 have been completely wiped away, leaving her with only fragmented recollections of her life in the orphanage. This vulnerability becomes a weapon when Fiona, a clone of Erra, manipulates Naomi's amnesia to escape Earth and embark on a mission to Mars, leaving Naomi as an unwitting scapegoat.
Naomi's character development showcases resilience, determination, and an ongoing battle with her internal demons. Her journey is fraught with emotional and physical struggles, providing ample opportunities for growth and overcoming her limitations. Through her experiences, she continues to evolve as a complex and relatable character, driven by a desire for redemption and a longing to find her true identity.
CAREER:
Before her change, Naomi worked as a mail carrier and saw many locations within Arcadia. Naomi currently doesn't work another job as her sleeping schedule is typical of a vampire. She sleeps during the day and then works on missions at night.
PERSONALITY UNDER PRESSURE:
Lack of combat skills: Despite her determination and resourcefulness, Naomi may struggle in combat situations. As a newly turned vampire, she may not have fully developed her physical abilities and fighting techniques. This weakness can create tension and challenge her as she learns to defend herself and adapt to the dangerous world she's now a part of.
Emotional vulnerability: Naomi's traumatic experiences, including accidentally killing her boyfriend and the memory loss of her early life, can leave her emotionally vulnerable. She may struggle with guilt, fear, and self-doubt, which can make her hesitant or emotionally reactive in certain situations. This weakness can be explored to showcase her emotional growth and resilience over time.
Trust issues: Given her past experiences, Naomi may have difficulty trusting others, particularly in forming new relationships. She may be guarded and hesitant to open up, fearing betrayal or abandonment. This weakness can create obstacles in her interactions with other characters and present opportunities for her to overcome her trust issues and develop deeper connections.
Impulsiveness: Naomi's determination and strong-willed nature can sometimes lead to impulsive decision-making. She may act on instinct or emotion without fully considering the consequences, which can get her into trouble or put others at risk. This weakness can create conflicts and challenges for her, forcing her to learn the importance of patience and strategic thinking.
PERSONALITY IN CALM SITUATIONS:
Determination and resilience: Despite the challenges she faces, Naomi possesses a strong sense of determination and resilience. She doesn't give up easily and shows great perseverance in overcoming obstacles. This strength allows her to adapt to new situations, push through difficult circumstances, and continue fighting for what she believes in.
Resourcefulness: Growing up in an orphanage and navigating life as a newly turned vampire, Naomi has developed resourcefulness. She is quick to think on her feet, finding creative solutions to problems and making the most of the resources available to her. This strength enables her to find alternative paths and overcome challenges in unconventional ways.
Empathy and compassion: Despite her dark experiences, Naomi has a capacity for empathy and compassion. She can understand and connect with others' emotions, making her sensitive to the needs and struggles of those around her. This strength allows her to form deep connections with others, offer support, and see beyond surface appearances.
Intelligence and curiosity: Naomi possesses intelligence and a curious nature. She has a thirst for knowledge and a desire to understand the world around her. This strength drives her to seek answers, ask probing questions, and explore new ideas. Her intelligence can contribute to problem-solving and critical thinking, helping her uncover hidden truths and navigate complex situations.
Adaptability: As a result of her unique circumstances, Naomi has learned to adapt quickly to changing environments and situations. She can adjust her mindset, skills, and strategies as needed, allowing her to face new challenges with flexibility and versatility. This strength helps her survive and thrive in the ever-changing world of hunters and vampires.
ANIMAL COMPANION:
Naomi does not have an animal companion.
MUSIC:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
It should be noted to keep with the RP that even though Naomi is a vampire at the start of the story, her eyesight has not improved. She will still have challenges where she will be unable to see at night due to astigmatism, while her eyesight is not the best, she can see short distances, but distance is a challenge. She only wears glasses at home or when reading.
Naomi loves deeply, before she was turned into a vampire she was in a very serious relationship of 2 years.
( Kade wears a disguise when on hunts, this is the Orange jacket and helmet. He feels this will help him track down the vampire who killed his wife. The helmet has the Hunt status and additional scanners to ensure max success. )
WEAPON/FIGHTING STYLE OF CHOICE:
Improvided weapons(anything he can get his hands on). He keeps a flask of holy water to douse anything he finds to make it more effective.
SMALL BACKGROUND:
Kade grew up in the Corporation park area of Arcadia. He attended prestigious schools and did very well in his studies. However as a child, he was picked on due to his academic success. Picked on and bully only led to a life of anger and frustration through grade school and high, school. Fortunately his anger and frustration were short-lived as his father enrolled him in boxing, where he found his passion. Carrying this passion into adulthood, he opened his own training center, Harlow Training. At the age of 20, he met Estella, a young corporate executive. She was rising to the top of Arcadia's most prominent medical company, Arch Medical-- this company dealt with Ai technology and gene splicing.
Excited about their new life, Kade and Estella married and started their family. However, at the age of 25, Kade became a widower.
One night, Estella was running late from work. Kade decided to meet her in the Lobby of Arch Medical to walk her back to their home, fearing her safety as it was past curfew. On their way home, they encountered a Creator Vampire who, hungry and near death, attacked them and took Estella's life. Kade launched into a fury, but the vampire got away by transforming into a mist.
Worried for his daughter's safety, Kade moved her into his parent's home, who continued to look after her in a high-security compound in Arcadia. (To comply with BMR rules, the daughter will not be present, only mentioned rarely.)
Kade rarely mentions his daughter as he is trying to protect her identity, but it may slip up if he drinks, or has flashbacks of Estella's death.
Kade still has not found the vampire who killed his wife. He has faced many enemies, even those trying to rid him of the Hunter mark. He proudly wears those scars.
CAREER:
Fitness/ boxing instructor.
PERSONALITY UNDER PRESSURE:
Kade is cool under pressure. He can channel his frustration into power and finds it easy to snap out of negative or bad behavior.
PERSONALITY IN CALM SITUATIONS:
Kade is empathetic, considerate, and critical in his calm state. He will always be in "crisis mode" in every situation and can often seem distant and unapproachable.
ANIMAL COMPANION:
Silver Lab named Pepper.
MUSIC:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Kade carries the mark of the Hunter on his left arm. However, after a fight with one of the vampires, a portion of that mark was removed by force. Still, he was allowed to stay in the guild because it was done on a mission, not self-inflicted.
Despite Kade's "unapproachable" presence, he still has excellent relationships with those around them and puts effort into them to ensure their strength.
He often pushes the laws and does not see a problem with bending them to fit his needs.
Kade's weakness is his daughter, who currently lives with her grandparents.
He has 1 augmentation. His right arm is completely mechanical and blessed to ensure the optimum impact on vampires. This decision he made is not the cause of a recent conflict.
Kade still wears his wedding ring and often fidgets with it in tense situations.
Kade loves his dog and ensures that Pepper is well-trained and helpful on missions.
Kade is open to new romantic relationships. However, he knows this may be difficult due to his past and his current position as a Hunter.
He enjoys the occasional alcoholic drink at Widows Peak.
NAME: Nebuchadnezzar, stylized to Nebby K Nezzar, and known as King Kanezzar in "The Hanging Garden"
AGE: 48
WEAPON/FIGHTING STYLE OF CHOICE: A homebrew melee style that takes advantage of his extreme modifications. Heavily reliant on crippling blows and joint locks and breaks. Uses a custom built revolver that is 440mm in length, weighs a whopping 19kg, and fires custom made 14mm rounds. Is familiar with the use other fire arms, and does hold a special place in his mechanical heart for assault shotguns like the AA-12. Is also familiar with most bladed weapons, has a developed fondness for fire-axes.
SMALL BACKGROUND: Nebuchadnezzar was born outside of Arcadia and raised by his mother Elizabeth along side his younger sister Nefertiti. His mother never told him about their father, and explained that she was named after one of the greatest leaders of the old world, so she too gave her children names of powerful leaders as well to give them strength, like her mother did for her. When he was 18 his mother told him of his destiny to stand up and fight for his people. To protect people not just from the Vampires, but also the Darkness that they spread through people like a cancer. Having former connections in the city Elizabeth sent her son to Arcadia to be initiated.
Long and short of it, Nebuchadnezzar proved himself on he first hunt. Thing had gone south fairly early into the hunt and with the help of a stolen fire-axe Nebuchadnezzar figuratively and literally hacked his way out of the building. Too this day he still hasn't told anyone what really happened in there other than "On that day, that axe became my buddy."
Seven years of service later Nebby and his team were caught in an ambush. Of the 14, 4 survived, and none of them whole. Nebby was the most injured, nearly dying. If it wasn't for him undergoing an extreme cyberization he would not have lasted the week. 91.7% of his brain was converted to a cyberbrain, and his body was a total loss. After his recovery he was never quite the same, the mix of traumas on top of now being mostly a machine had a definite impact. Along with his heightened ability to interface with technology around him, and in spite of him being mostly machine, he felt things stronger than ever before, at times he felt more human than human. This fueled his drive to bring better times to his people and fight not just the physical, but also the psychological influence the Vamps had. Using his saved up funds, and a generous donation from his mother and sister he was able to build and open his day club, The Hanging Gardens.
After another 3 years of active service Nebby went into semi retirement, putting more focus on his club and doing things to help the people outside of vampire slaying.
CAREER: Owner, operator and DJ of "The Hanging Gardens" day club.
PERSONALITY UNDER PRESSURE: Rather unnerving. Seeing as he reacts on a different scale than most, he can become quite ruthless when it comes to high stress situations. This can manifest as brutal efficiency or maniacal rampaging, be it in a fight or organizing a big even for the club.
PERSONALITY IN CALM SITUATIONS: Chaotic Wholesome. He's going to support you and be loud about it.
ANIMAL COMPANION: A rather huge black cat with a missing tail who goes by the name Mister.
MUSIC:
APPEARANCE:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Nebby's family is still alive and in his hometown. He still maintains contact with them.
After his cyberization Nebuchadnezzar focused almost solely on 'scorched earth' type assignments until his retirement. After retirement he was normally brought back into the fold for special occasions or jobs that required a slightly 'broken' sense of morality to complete.
Wears this helmet on jobs, the face plate shows emotes and pictograms in place of facial expressions.
Can modulate his voice to sounds like anyone he's heard enough conversation from. Uses this to unsettle his enemies, and sometimes his friends, changing his voice every few words, giving his speech a some how flowing yet broken cadence.
Has ran his club for 20 years. Most of the funds from his club are filtered into the Hunters resource pool as Nebby has no real reason to accumulate personal wealth.
AGE:
27
WEAPON/FIGHTING STYLE OF CHOICE:
Whip Sword, SIG Sauer P320, martial arts/hand-to-hand combat, blessed water and powdered silver
Norne tends to prefer fighting with her whip-sword in combat - allowing her close and long distance benefits with her deadly accuracy and mastery. However, every so often she gets into a situation where she needs to use her pistol. Blessed water and powdered silver is used by Norne as ways to control multiple vampires at once. She uses these weaknesses of theirs as distractions and obstacles to give her an advantage when it seems she is outnumbered and at the disadvantage in a fight. As a fighter, she tends to be a silent killer. She prefers to stick to the shadows and strike out at her victims as quickly and as deadly as a viper by utilizing her stealth. With groups, she tends to pick them off one by one if she hasn't been detected like a reaper slinking among the darkness. This doesn't mean, however, that Norne can't fight more directly. Using her sword, Norne tends to be able to deal with multiple vampires at once due to the long distance it can stretch to. Armed with her SIG in her free hand, she makes devastating use of both weapons when all odds seem to be against her.
SMALL BACKGROUND:
Born into the notable Irae Hunter family, Norne was raised with extremely high expectations for greatness to fulfill her duty in slaying vampires for the betterment of humanity. From a very young age, she was taught how to fight and kill, and the Irae blood in her veins rang true as she showed to possess natural talent in such skills. Growing up, Norne didn't have much of a childhood as she prepared herself to be the "perfect" Hunter while also showing prowess in her academics. Unlike many of her fellow Hunters, Norne's childhood wasn't riddled with tragedy or much hardship. Her parents, extremely notable Hunters due to their family name, were able to maintain their lives throughout her upbringing despite their dangerous livelihoods. Norne was able to go through school with massive success, and took trophies in martial arts during the time of her youth. Getting into college was easy for Norne, though balancing her relatively "normal" life during the day and her life as a Hunter became complicated. Norne found she preferred her life as a student to that of a vampire Hunter as she delved deeper into her studies of biology, chemistry, anatomy, and physiology.
While Norne wasn't necessarily enthused about her secret life as a monster killer, she became infamous among vampires during her undergraduate years for being similar to that of a reaper. Her reputation among the blood-sucking enemies of the Hunters made her parents proud and continued to shine glory on their family name. This infamy followed her into medical school as she decided to become a doctor. Her parents were rather shocked by this decision of hers, as it had been expected that she would assume a larger role as a Hunter once she graduated. The more she diverged from her life as a Hunter, the more Norne became involved with humans and saving lives rather than vampires and taking lives. In her free time, Norne would volunteer at local community centers and use her medical knowledge to the aid of the less fortunate in the city of Arcadia. It was at one of these community centers that she met a fireman by the name of Benjamin Gray, who was also volunteering. The two of them clicked very quickly, and it wasn't long before they started dating. Before the last year of medical school, Benjamin proposed to Norne, who happily accepted despite her family's disapproval of her marrying someone who wasn't a Hunter.
This, however, was where tragedy struck Norne and reminded her exactly who and what she is.
Norne's reputation among vampires in Arcadia put a target on her back despite her constantly minimal action as a Hunter. By the time Benjamin proposed to her, Norne was barely going out to hunt vampires and had instead turned nearly all of her attention to her education, studying, and spending time with her fiance. After taking a big evening exam, Norne came home to find the apartment she shared with Benjamin broken into, and his mutilated corpse on the ground. His neck had practically been ripped apart, nearly decapitating him, and his body was drained of blood. It wasn't hard for her to connect the dots that vampires had murdered him. Norne had likely been the intended target, but her exam had put her out of the way of the bloodthirsty vampires. Benjamin instead became their target, seeming satisfied in killing the man she loved rather than her. Norne was devastated by Benjamin's death, and her parents took advantage of this to pull her back into her duty as a Hunter. Once she graduated medical school, Norne only did one year of residency for specializing in pathology with a focus on forensics before putting most of her time into her life as a Hunter.
While Norne has grieved over Benjamin's death, his killing drove her towards not only her specialization in forensic pathology, but also her testing of vampiric tissue with The Guild. Norne tends to prefer acting as the "healer" or "doctor" of the other surrounding Hunters, more than happy to stitch up and mend their wounds. She has been able to devise a solution that allows for swifter tissue regeneration of humans, which she applies to her fellow Hunters under their consent. Currently, her research in vampiric tissue is focused on the rapid mutation it undergoes to transform into mist or something else...and if something can be applied to halt it from occurring to make it easier to kill vampires attempting to flee.
CAREER:
Private forensic pathologist (gets called in by law enforcement to conduct autopsies on suspicious deaths when they arise) and community service volunteer.
Norne also conducts research on vampiric tissue for The Guild, as getting called in for a suspicious death is rather rare due to the coroner taking the majority of cases.
PERSONALITY UNDER PRESSURE:
Calm, collected, and cold - can seem terrifyingly unfeeling while under pressure. Her mind is highly analytical and seems to lose her empathetic side.
PERSONALITY IN CALM SITUATIONS:
Relaxed, quiet, attentive, thoughtful, sweet, and perhaps a little awkward.
APPEARANCE:
Norne stands at 5'7 with toned fair skin and a lean body. She has long dark brown hair and striking light blue eyes. Her Hunter mark is on her left shoulder.
(Face claim: Bogdana Kadritskaya)
Will oftentimes wear a jacket with it
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Norne wears her engagement ring on a necklace around her neck after her ex-fiance's family gave her the okay to keep the ring
- Norne is open to a relationship and desires to have a family of her own, but wants to wait for the right person rather than feeling rushed
- Every so often, she has nightmares about the night she found her fiance dead
- She is bisexual with a slight preference towards men
- She loves children, and volunteer/community work is her passion more so than her work as a Hunter. Even so, she sees being a Hunter as ultimately necessary and important for the survival of the human race
- Has a brain augmentation that allows her to view someone's vital signs through touch should she wish to see them
- Norne calls herself a Christian Deist
WEAPON/FIGHTING STYLE OF CHOICE:
Escrima, energy utilization, Desert Eagle, powdered silver, and blessed water
Jonah is a very brazen and reckless fighter. He relies entirely on his instincts, and isn't afraid to make a scene or cause a ruckus. He mainly uses his modified blessed escrima sticks to get in the thick of a fight against vampires as he goes toe-to-toe against them. The outer ends of the sticks light up and gather kinetic energy, which Jonah can release at will into large powerful blasting hits against his opponent. These hits can gather enough energy to explode the heart when released directly against the chest. The more kinetic energy these ends store, the more they also release a voltage out against the enemies being hit, causing a slight stunning affect to vampires to aid in slowing them down. Jonah is an opponent that gets stronger the longer he's in a fight due to these weapons. The inner ends of his sticks have a retractable stake that shoots out and retracts at the press of a button. Jonah deals most of his killing blows this way, but will also use his Desert Eagle if the situation calls for a gun. Pouches and vials of powdered silver and blessed water are hidden among his body. He enjoys lining his jackets with powdered silver pouches for vampires to bite into when trying to bite and attempt to drink his blood during a fight. Jonah is also adept at brawling if he's out a weapon and won't hesitate to throw a punch and grapple for survival. He also uses mods in his knees and feet to give an extra edge in combat to better face against vampires. These mods absorb impact, allowing him to jump down from high places and land without too much issue. They also allow him to jump higher and kick harder than normal. The mods also boost his speed significantly, however this speed boost only last for a few seconds upon using it - allowing him to activate it to better rush in for an attack or dodge an attack. These mods can also aid in muffling sounds for stealth, though Jonah rarely tends to use this function.
SMALL BACKGROUND:
Ever since he was born, Jonah was in the shadow of his older sister. Her seeming perfection placed unrealistic expectations upon his shoulders since before he could remember. Even though his skills in fighting were far above average at a young age, they didn't seem to quite meet his sister's. Thus, Jonah was never seen as good enough. This fueled bitter resentment towards his sister as well as create a strong need for affection, attention and affirmation (lots of a's). Jonah acted out consistently in his youth. Even if it got him into trouble, at least he was standing out and garnering attention. Any match against his sister, no matter how hard he trained, was always met with defeat. Jonah fought with passion and emotion while Norne countered him with calm and cool rationality. In academics, he struggled even more in his attempt to keep up with Norne's legacy. Each loss pushed Jonah harder and spurred on more bitterness towards his perfect sister.
As Jonah reached his late teens and entered college, he decided to to stop attempting to "overcome" his sister and, essentially, do whatever the hell he wanted. He joined the escrima club, which was the martial arts he specifically excelled in. Other than dominating in escrima tournaments and partying heavily, Jonah didn't do much at college. He did the bare minimum to pass his classes so he wouldn't get kicked out, but let himself loose during the four years. College during the day was a blur of fighting matches, booze, and bleary sex. The night, he went out and hunted vampires - oftentimes rather hungover doing so. His parents despised his behavior, but this time their attention simply wasn't rewarding enough to make him give a shit. Jonah finished his college years with his biggest accomplishment being winning national college escrima matches. He didn't care much about his degree since he planned to just be a professional hunter anyways. He developed a taste for alcohol, and had been known as a playboy during his time in college. Jonah immediately hopped into his new life and did his best to sever ties with the parents that didn't pay him much mind anyways and the sister he detested.
A year into his career as a professional hunter, Jonah made a name for himself. If his sister was a reaper, then he was just a straight demon. He was direct and ruthless. Even though he was the less desired Irae child, the Irae blood still rang proud and true in his veins. As his sister's presence as a hunter became scarce, his became undeniable. It wasn't long before his parents contacted him again and attempted to put the past behind them all by essentially claiming him to be a better inheritor to the family. Jonah learned during this meeting that Norne had been neglecting her duties as a Hunter to live life as a human, and was engaged to marry some mundane firefighter. This news was unendingly amusing to Jonah, and he took amusement in watching his parents having to swallow their pride by offering him to inherit everything.
It made it all the more sweet when he refused right to their faces. After all, they were the ones who chose Norne over him before even giving him an adequate chance.
This feeling of righteousness was short-lived, however, as news came only a few months later that Norne's fiance had been killed by vampires. While Jonah wasn't close with his sister, he didn't hate her. Most of his life was spent being jealous of her until he had been told that she had seemed to forsake her life as a Hunter. For the first time in years, Jonah met with his sister to be by her side during her fiance's funeral. They didn't speak much, but she was still his sister, and he showed up to support her even if just a little. Her fiance's death clearly got her dragged into the thick of being a Hunter again. Jonah continues to prioritize mostly doing his own thing, but he's been running into her more often as of late. He has yet to decide if it's a good thing or not.
CAREER:
Professional Hunter
PERSONALITY UNDER PRESSURE:
Impulsive, reckless, and arrogant yet cunning as well, showing that his arrogance stems from experience rather than naivety. There is almost an unhinged giddiness when the adrenaline really starts thrumming through Jonah's veins - as though he lives for a challenge. If Jonah gets quiet and really serious, then there's a big issue.
PERSONALITY IN CALM SITUATIONS:
Arrogant, outgoing, and brazen. Though Jonah has a large personality, he is still able to read a room and understand where the stronger parts of his personality need to be sidelined. When it comes to planning out a job, he is rather meticulous and serious in regards to ensuring the right steps are made. There is a surprisingly softer and more empathetic side to him that people rarely see, as only those close to him tend to be on the receiving end of it.
APPEARANCE:
Jonah stands at 6'2, and has a lean but muscular body covered by light tanned skin. His hair is a dark brown and kept short and styled a but at the top. His eyes are a rich brown. He has the Hunter mark on his left forearm and a multitude of scars lining his skin from past vampires he has fought.
Face claim: Vito Basso
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Norne and Jonah are not close. While Norne has attempted to become closer with him, Jonah still holds some resentment towards her
- Despite his many flings, Jonah has yet to have a meaningful relationship
- His degree was in communications, and he plans to never put it to use
- Vampires have called him the "Laughing Demon" because he often laughs in enjoyment while fighting
- Unlike his sister, Jonah doesn't see being a Hunter as some kind of humble, burdensome duty that must be done for mankind. He sees it as his livelihood without any higher order about it
- Due to his college years, Jonah has a bit of a drinking problem
- Jonah feels the need to constantly prove himself to others, which tends to seep into his reckless behaviors. This insecurity can come out with close and personal relationships in the form of fearing not being good enough for that person
former name: Sister Julessa Harkin Hunter adjacent AGE | 38
Everyday Clothing
She prefers to dress simply, often in soft colors and durable fabric. She isn't concerned with her appearance, as this was not a concern in her earlier life. She does favor sheer overlays in traditional Japanese embroidery patterns as a nod to conventional samurai outfits.
Additional mechanical arms
Jessa has 4 arms, two of which are augmented with her body and 2 more completely mechanical.
To ensure better visibility, Jessa has eyes similar to a cat's. She can still see in vivid color. Her purples are long and narrow, which increase or decrease based on the light.
Katana: The golden claw
Neon Halos
She has two connections on the back of her neck where her neon halo was once connected. She now uses this to wire into systems as a net runner.
WEAPON/FIGHTING STYLE OF CHOICE: Kenjutsu (traditional samurai sword fighting combined with street fighting.) BACKGROUND:
Jessa, while often seen as the Iron Fist of the Bridge apartments, was not always a rough and tumbled woman. Jessa grew up in a desert convent outside Arcadia City that praised and worshiped the vampires. She had devoted her time and efforts to her spirituality and became very involved in the community to spread their wisdom and enlightening words. However, the rise of new feral vampires in the area brought an unknown fear that left her feeling vulnerable. Every night her companions were killed until she was the only one left, which brought forth the fear that she would be next. Barely escaping with her life, she filtered into the Black Market streets of Arcadia and hid in a makeshift shack. In the convent, a neon halo had been installed on each devoted so that vampires could identify them from those in other religious organizations, making it difficult to hide within the Black Market in her current state. She discovered the Mod Docs Fiona and Spark. They removed the halo and, in the process, installed mechanical arms to help her hold her own against those who had done her family wrong, as she had no fighting experience. Over the years, Jessa trained and learned many techniques with her newfound time and devoted her knowledge to tech and educating others against the vampires and their agenda.
Her training and techniques afforded her a comfortable life while working odd jobs in the Black Market. She saved all her credits to purchase The Bridge Apartments and made a pact with the Hunters Guild to Allow hunters to reside within the walls, provided they did not attract vampires to their locations. She developed partnerships with arms dealers, the guild, black market traders, and retired hunters through this agreement.
Jessa has returned periodically to the city outskirts to pay tribute to her now-desolated convent home. However, she has not since returned to the faith itself.
CAREER:
Landlord of The Bridge Apartments, Part-time next runner, Arms Dealer, Black Market scum.
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