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Name: Rachel Zhernakovic
Nickname: Blue
Gender: Female
Nationality: American (Half-Russian)
Physical Description: Rachel is 5'3" and has several tattoos on her back, her left side and her left upper-arm
Age: 18
Sexual Orientation: Bisexual
Personality: Rachel is moody and generally pessmistic. Easy to bring down, she often keeps to herself, being afraid of abuse or backlash. However, she's very needy for attention at the same time, which often makes her behave rather awkwardly, trying to keep a low profile while forcing herself into the center of attention. She is desperate for approval and can be persuaded rather easily. However, from time to time, she'll hit her breaking point and lash out on whoever she considers to try and take advantage of her. Rachel predominantly listens to grunge and punk rock. The girl has a faible for dying her hair in odd colors, mostly because it makes her stand out and grants her some curious looks. You could say it gives her a sense of self-worth. When asked about it or even be confronted with disapproval of her hair, however, she quickly becomes incredibly timid and defensive, feeling like an idiot. Rachel has troubles with trust because of her life experiences but will be incredibly loyal and clingy towards anyone who can gain her trust.
History: Rachel had a rough childhood, dealing with abuse on a regular basis. Being cussed out harshly more times than she could count and being hit on the regular, she's easy to intimidate, flinching at most sudden movements in close proximity. Because of her life at home, she has done rather poorly in school until now. The downward spiral eventually pushed her to get involved with a questionable group of people, leading to (the illegal) alcohol abuse at the tender age of only 16. She has a history of making bad choices and tries to channel her depression through writing songs, leading to her wanting to become a singer. Her idol is Lana Del Rey, whom she admires for turning her often rather poor life experiences into a succesful music career. Relating to her, she hopes to emulate such success and escape her life at home.
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Name: AJ Riggs
Nickname: Riggs
Gender: Male
Nationality(ies): Canadian
Physical Description: 6'1 Army tattoo on his back with his years of service and dogtag
Age/Birthday: 24/December 3rd
Sexual Orientation: Bisexual but has never been with a guy and is conflicted due to his service
Personality: Riggs is a natural leader and a very outspoken but respectful individual. He has always been into all forms of rock from alternative to grunge to metal. Some of his favourite bands growing up were Megadeth, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Van Halen and his absolute favourite if needing to pick one would be Nirvana. He grew up an orphan and joined the Canadian Armed Forces at 16 as a combat engineer. He was trained in everything from construction to demolition and eventually became an officer and equivalent to an American Marine in Canada. Leadership, teamwork, attitude, honour and courage even bravery all come natural to Riggs and will show through in every aspect of his life.
History: After 8 years and 3 deployments into foreign conflicts with the Canadian Military Major Riggs was given a begrudged honourable discharge after he was one of two survivors during an IED attack on an armoured humvee. The army wanted Major Riggs to stay because he was a natural, he moved rank faster than anyone ever had and took to the military like a moth to a flame, which made sense as it was the only life he actually knew. Before enlisting he was orphaned at 2 after a car accident and bounced around orphanages his entire life. He worked a ton of odd jobs starting at age 10 and saved everything for a guitar. Music was his outlet for life and nothing felt better than playing. Self taught he became a natural and during deployment or on the base he played for the guys and sang as well. His singing voice was good enough for around a fire or as back up vocals but he preferred playing and often extended already long solos to do more of the part he really enjoyed.
Other: Riggs has a strong dislike for insubordination and anarchy, he will be the glue the attempts to hold things together in hard times and also will do anything to protect his friends because they are the only family he has.

Name: Bunny “BB” Brookdale
Hair Color: Naturally blonde, died various colors, currently brown
Age: 21
Height: 5’3”
Weight: 104lbs
Measurements: 32b-25-33
Orientation: Lesbian (Closeted)

Talents: Has had music lessons since she was 4, can play Bass, Guitar, Drum, Piano, Strings (Violin etc), a decent singer, actually can read sheet music. Also has the talent of “calling rich parents for money”.
Faults: Shy, Ditzy, Clumsy, and Easily Manipulated by stronger personalities. Tends to try solve everything by asking her parents for money. Skipped A LOT of high school to go to shows. Can be lazy/lack drive without a push. Weak willed.

Bio: Born and raised in the Hamptons, her father is a famous hotel magnate, and her mother was a classic doting trophy wife. Having shown a knack for music at an early age BB, or Bunny as her parents named her, was afforded all the lessons and instruments money could buy as she grew up. Her parents had hoped that she could become a concert pianist, or play violin in a symphony, but the discovery of pop punk at age 10 dashed those dreams. As she grew up her taste in music expanded to encompass Rockabilly, classic punk rock, glam rock, metal, and even Americana music, but nothing her parents would be proud of.

To say BB isn’t good with adversity would be an understatement, her parents sheltered her from any problems she ran into with heaps of cash and lawyers. For example, despite attending only thirty full days of high school her senior year, a generous donation ensured she graduated. As a result of this, BB doesn’t deal with conflict very well, and tends to shrink in the face of adversity.

Years of being dressed up in frilly clothes and shown off/ forced to play at her parents garden parties have also given BB some anxiety about the spotlight. Even though she is capable of playing lead guitar, or singing lead vocals, BB prefers to play rhythm guitar or bass, where she can hide on the side of the stage when needed.

This isn’t to say BB doesn’t have a wild side, years of consequence free living turned her into a bit of a daredevil, when she finds companions that will push her just enough, she’s been known to jump off roofs into pools, skinny dip, make out with girls, steal from stores, and even once stole a car for a joyride.

Name: Lumi Honkala

Gender: Female

Nationality(ies): American (by way of Finland)

Physical Description: Tattoo of a rose and dagger on her lower back

Age/Birthday: 34/August 6th

Sexual Orientation: Lesbian (already out of the closet)

Personality: Lumi is one that can tend to be cheerful... almost to the point of bubbliness. She tries to avoid conflicts as much as possible but will speak her mind if she has to. Her English is not fluent so she can tend to pause a bit before answering someone while she translates the words in her mind from her native Finnish back to English. She is an avid lover of symphonic metal music as her main tastes in music go with Nightwish or Epica. She does know a lot of American metal music like Metallica or Megadeth but tends to move towards the Power Metal scope of things.

History: Born in Lahti, Finland, Lumi grew up in a single parent household with just her mother raising her. They struggled at times to make ends meet but Lumi found her solace in music. Playing the piano starting at age 10, she quickly rose to the point of playing classical music at school recitals. Staying in Finland, there wasn't much opportunity to join any bands as it seemed like you had to have a connection or know someone in order to join one. Because of that, she decided to move to America at age 30 and try to audition for as many bands that she could. It is still a long journey ahead but she hopes that... this time... this can be the right band for her.

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