For: [url=http://www.roleplayerguild.com/topics/70784/posts/ooc?page=1#post-2199772]La Vie Boheme[/url] [center][img=http://40.media.tumblr.com/b677d4a9731080908f4fb1f08f92a624/tumblr_nf5cpkX3kc1qf84x5o1_1280.jpg] [i]A woman with an almost unforgettable appearance, Kaya is tall, thin, and relatively pretty. Her skin rather dark, while at the same time appearing light, and is easily tanned during the warmer months. She has long, curly hair, large, heavily make-uped eyes, and an overall angular face. Due to her lack of eating and constant drug use, she is unhealthily thin, and is prone to nosebleeds and sudden dizzy spells. She weighs an uncomfortable 110lbs while standing at a tall 5'11, and has some muscle-mass thanks to her practice in pole-dancing and dancing in general. Her right arm is covered in black and white tattoos, and her nose is pierced. Is almost always wearing makeup, and she apparently looks very different without it.[/i][/center] [u][b]NAME:[/b][/u] Kaya "Kitty Kat" Pyŏn [u][b]AGE:[/b][/u] 21 [u][b]GENDER:[/b][/u] Female [u][b]SEXUALITY:[/b][/u] Pansexual [u][b]ETHNICITY:[/b][/u] African/Asian American [u][b]ILLNESS(ES):[/b][/u] - HCV (Hepatitis C) [unknown] - Hypotension (low-blood pressure) - HIV Positive (AIDS) [u][b]SKILLS:[/b][/u] Thanks to her past as a Music major, Kaya is a gifted [b]musician and singer[/b], having preformed in many church choirs and shady underground clubs. She is gifted in playing the [b]guitar, violin, viola, piano, flute, clarinet, and drums[/b] and has good control of her [b]mezzo-range voice[/b]. She is well known for her musical skills thanks to the Life Cafe and the street corners she sometimes plays on. Other than singing, Kaya also [b]dances[/b]. And by dances, she of course means [b]pole-dancing and stripping[/b]. Known as Kitty Kat by Blue Moon patrons, she seamlessly spins around that pole with out breaking a sweat, and constantly shows off her body to the "adoring" crowds below. Her signature move involves getting on her hands and knees and meowing like a cat, eyes narrowed with makeup and fake ears sat upon her head. [b]Makeup[/b] is another thing she does well. From hiding blemishes and changing face shapes to covering scars and needle marks, she can do it all. With some eyeliner and blush, Kaya can do it all. Aside from hiding her face, she can also hide her actions by [b]lyin- er, acting[/b]. She relies heavily on her ability to act sweet and pure and innocent, despite being anything but. In fact, get a little too touchy and the street and she might [b]punch your lights out[/b]. Thanks to her parents (before they supposedly ruined her life), Kaya had been taught countless [b]martial arts and self-defense skills[/b], though they didn't really spend enough time teaching her how to cook or clean. [u][b]JOB:[/b][/u] - Dancer at The Blue Moon: A popular, though somewhat underpaid stripper at the sleazy club, she is know as "Kitty Kat" by the patrons and is beloved for her ability to simply let it all our during some shows. - Well-known Pianist and Singer at the Life Cafe: Though she isn't exactly paid for her work, Kaya goes to the Life Cafe on Tuesdays and Thursday to play a few songs and keep the atmosphere light and calm. She sometimes receives tips from the patrons. [u][b]PERSONALITY:[/b][/u] While on the surface Kaya appears sweet and friendly, often coming up to strangers with a wide smile and friendly tips, she is far from kind. With a biting wit, a sailor's mouth, and devilish eyes, Kaya is most likely approaching you with some kind of insult in mind. Rather mischievous and childish, she often pulls practical jokes towards those she deems worthy, and despite always getting caught she just can't stop making them, finding that even mundane attacks to be hilarious in some manner. Despite being somewhat of a social butterfly, Kaya has few close friends, finding that her mind simply has problems trusting people easily. Due to her cynical mindset, after her initial friendly greeting she will slowly grow more and more abrasive the longer the conversation goes on. This untrustworthy attitude only fades completely when she's drunk, and thanks to her party-obsessed body Kaya is almost always drunk or high by the end of the night. To those she is friends with, she is ridiculously loyal, and will stop at nothing to protect them. Once a music student, Chris has a very clear understanding of how to play many instruments and how to sing, which is evident if someone finds her on a street corner, strumming a guitar for extra cash. Music seems to be the only thing that can make her smile, and she has countless songs that she loves to play when feeling alone or upset or sick. She dropped out of college at the age of nineteen, and isn't exactly the smartest person around, often relying on her ability to perceive a situation rather than exactly understanding the matter at hand. Hates politics, though she has a very open mind and will sometimes attend protests or rallies for things she finds important. Thanks to growing up in a rough neighborhood, Kaya had once taken part in many fist fights and verbal arguments, and though she doesn't exactly have the strength to fight now a days she always remembers her mother's advice: "aim for the eyes!". With her strong eyes and sharp tongue, it doesn't seem as though Kaya would crack under pressure, though that assumption is very wrong. If too much stress is put on the skinny girl's shoulders she will easily snap and end up curled up in a shaking ball. Hiding her fears is something Kaya does very well, so when she finally lets everything spill out it is nearly unbearable. Currently raising money for rehab, as she is having some trouble with her drug addiction and wishes to cleanse herself for her music. --- [center][img=http://41.media.tumblr.com/e78fd44369ebb3675e2b1f3b0d3356dc/tumblr_nbpdg82GRi1qd9ql4o1_400.jpg] [i]A young, probably once feminine looking man, Kimbal is short, well-built, and always seems to have a large smile on his face. His skin is dark, and freckled heavily, showing mostly during times when he has decided to head outside. He has a square face, close-cropped black hair, and two different colored eyes (blue and brown) which always seem to have a sleepy feel to them. Standing at a short (for a man) 5'7 feet and weighing 190lbs, most won't find him as much as a threat in the street, but he is surprisingly strong and athletic. Has a tattoo of a music note on his left wrist, and his right ear is pierced.[/i][/center] [u][b]NAME:[/b][/u] Kimbal Rodgers [u][b]AGE:[/b][/u] 24 [u][b]GENDER:[/b][/u] Trans* Man [u][b]SEXUALITY:[/b][/u] Bisexual [u][b]ETHNICITY:[/b][/u] African American [u][b]ILLNESS:[/b][/u] - HIV Positive (AIDS) - Tendonitus (Wrists) [u][b]SKILLS:[/b][/u] Thanks to his wealthy parents, Kimbal was placed into a rather wealthy school, whee he spent many days of his school career reading and writing and studying. He was very gifted in most English classes, excelling in [b]writing[/b] essays and short stories, though he struggled heavily in math and science. He was also gifted in [b]over viewing and editing[/b] other pieces of writing, and had a knack for picking out fatal flaws in many essays. In his high school, there was a very prominent [b]theater[/b] program which dominated most of the school's funds. Kimbal was very interested in musical theater, and was always auditioning for roles with his impressive [b]acting[/b] ability, though his lesser [b]singing and dancing[/b] skills sometimes betrayed him in the end. Other than acting and writing, Kimbal is rather good at [b]housework[/b] and loves to [b]cook and clean[/b] for Kaya and whoever else wants to appreciate his work whenever he can. [u][b]JOB:[/b][/u] Unemployed - Street Performer: He makes some money by dancing or reading poetry to Kaya's drumming in street corners and sometimes venues. [u][b]PERSONALITY:[/b][/u] A kind, shy man, Kimbal is as sweet a guy as they come. Always donning a wide smile, even in dire times, he is someone that is comfortable to be around and easy to talk to. He is somewhat withheld with his words, often staying quiet in loud situations, and is honestly loudest when on stage, where he can act and sing to his heart's content. Kimbal is rather protective of his friends, often clinging close to them in an effort to shoo away any unwanted attention as well as keep then comfortable if needed. He absolutely loves others to death, and will at times worry more for then than himself. A would-be theater major, Kimbal has a habit of reciting plays and monolouges during random moments of the day. He can often be found reading and editing playbills he found on the street or the old manuscripts that litter his apartment's walls and closests. His love for theater knows no bounds, and he appears to have the most fun on stage. While he appreciates the protests on the streets below, he rarely takes part in them, rather he sits, waiting for Kaya to attend and return so he can ask how it all went. He finds it difficult to have an opinion on politics, though believes that the homeless issue needs to be dealt with delicately and the rights of homosexuals should not be ignored. He is currently trying to help Kaya with her rehabilitation and lack of eating with some force and sometimes harsh words, but he honestly means well. [u][b]BRIEF BIO:[/b][/u] Once the daughter(son) of a rich family, Kim Rodgers grew up knowing he wasn't like other girls. He hated the dresses, the hairs, and felt more comfortable in pants and without all the bows and makeup. At the age of ten he told his parents of his feelings, and though they were hesitant, they brought him to therapy anyway, and the therapist confirmed Kim's woes. He was put on T when he was sixteen, all while tensions grew within his family, until finally, at the age of eighteen, he was kicked out of his home. Without money for college nor a home, he wandered homeless for a year, making money by sleeping around and acting in impromptu stage shows, before meeting Kaya. At first, the two tried dating, but that didn't work out, so they simply moved in together as roommates in a rather rugged apartment on 11th Street. He was diagnosed with AIDS at the age of twenty-three, and is currently attending a group to help cope with his illness.