[hider=Celosia Gaines] [center][img=http://download.minitokyo.net/Tifa.Lockhart.486116.jpg] --- [b][u]Name[/b][/u] Celosia Gaines [b][u]Gender[/b][/u] Female [b][u]Age[/b][/u] 17 [b][u]Appearance[/b][/u] Standing at a height of 5'7, Celosia is perhaps a bit on the taller side of an average height. Her raven hair contrasts sharply with her pale skin, and falls to her waist, is usually let loose to flow freely in the wind. When it gets in her way however, she ties it up into a pony tail--otherwise, she doesn't really do much with it. Her brown eyes are usually filled with a twinkle and a mischievous glint. Despite her slender figure, Celosia has the slight curves desirable in most ladies. Her lips are always turned up in that little smirk of hers, and while that exudes confidence, it also conveys a bit of arrogance as well. That confidence is apparent in the way she moves, in her very presence. Has there ever been a serious expression upon her face? Nobody knows for sure, because there's always that grin in her eyes, even when her lips aren't turned up. Her actions are free-spirited and at times, exaggerated. Despite her care-free nature, there's a quiet intensity about her, that one can observe when she's in a serious situation. Celosia loves dressing in simplistic clothing that aren't too flashy. She does have a sense of fashion, but it's not really apparent in what she wears. Black and white clothing are her favorite, and she's never seen without her black boots. She also dons finger-less gloves just for fun on occasion. --- [b][u]Magic[/b][/u] [i]Celosia has the ability to use her voice in a variety of ways that would normally not be possible.[/i][/center] [hider2=Tiers][indent][b]Tier One[/b] - Minor persuasion and healing abilities. Celosia has the power to subtly influence someone's thoughts and emotions, and she can heal very minor injuries such as scrapes, cuts, and minor burns. [b]Tier Two[/b] - Celosia can amplify her voice a bit, allowing her voice to carry through loud noise, or to be used offensively. She can scream loud enough to make enemies wince and distract them for a bit. They will also be thrown off and a little off balance. [b]Tier Three[/b] - Her screams are even more potent than before, more painful and loud. Enemies will be stunned for a bit, and will not be able to properly hear for a short period of time afterwards. [b]Tier Four[/b] - Her persuasion and healing are a bit more advanced at this point. She can heal open wounds, and even soothe pain to a small extent (such as a headache). Her persuasion is powerful enough to sway lesser minds, and even fully convince them to believe her or whatever she wants, and stronger minds will feel a slight pull to her side of the argument. [b]Tier Five[/b] - Her screams are more powerful, enough for glass to break and is able to create a shockwave of sound. Her voice is powerful enough to paralyze people for a while, and cause large vibrations through anything in the near vicinity. [b]Tier Six[/b] - Celosia gains the ability to imitate other voices and sounds, she also gets the ability to 'throw' her voice to another location. [b]Tier Seven[/b] - Celosia's powers of persuasion are enough to convince stronger minds, and has a sway on very stubborn people. Her medical prowess also grows to where she can heal more severe wounds. [b]Tier Eight[/b] - Celosia gains the ability to create hallucinations with her voice, allowing her to show an unreal image to anyone she likes. This can be done by either singing, or describing the scene, or even just the tone of her voice, as long as she has a clear image of what she wants to show. [b]Tier Nine[/b] - Her persuasive powers reach their maximum, and she can persuade most people of whatever she's saying, and if there are people who are still very stubborn, she at least has a powerful sway. Her medical powers also level up, allowing her to heal most wounds, and perhaps lessen the impact of a fatal one to allow someone to die a bit more comfortably. Even Celosia can't fix a fatal wound. [b]Tier Ten[/b] - Celosia gains the power to hypnotize people with her voice. By speaking or singing to someone, she can put them in a trance and direct them to do something, or not do something.[/indent][/hider2] --- [center][b][u]Personality[/b][/u] Life is a game. Her philosophy about life is apparent in the way she speaks, the way she smiles, and the way moves. Celosia views everything as a challenge to be overcome, a gamble to be taken. She's a risk-taker and a daredevil to the core, always pushing the limit, constantly striving to reach above and beyond what is considered 'safe'. Normal life is boring, so Celosia's daring endeavors and reckless actions are her way of trying to add a bit of spice to an otherwise mundane lifestyle. She loves the excitement, the thrill, the adrenaline that you can get from trying something new and dangerous. Being a person who always pushes the limit, Celosia has the confidence to allow herself to do that. Erring on the side of arrogance, Celosia is cocky, aggressive and seemingly fearless. Very outgoing and charismatic, she has that natural charm to draw people to her. Using that to her advantage, she is a very flirtatious individual. She flirts with anyone and everyone, whether they be an enemy, a friend, a stranger, whatever gender, etc. Don't take that seductive attitude as a sign that Celosia is a loose girl though, she's fiercely loyal to her friends, and is one of those people who will always be around through thick and thin, no matter what happens. Like the stereotype of a daredevil, Celosia has a snarky, sarcastic side as well. She's very cynical, and doesn't trust people very easily. Most people aren't worth trusting, and Celosia doesn't see the world through rose colored glasses. She sees the world in the bleak state that it is, and is rather pessimistic. Hiding under that exuberant demeanor is a darker side, one that doesn't offer the laughs or the flirty-ness that Celosia is known for. As far as she's concerned, there's no light at the end of the tunnel. There's not a lot of room for hope, and you can't rely on anyone but yourself to create the light. It's every man for themselves, nobody is out there to help you. --- [b][u]Background[/b][/u] Celosia Gaines was born as a part of Nobles, groomed to eventually become a leader in Atlas. Her parents were both born into the Nobles as well, and thus they had a very narrow perspective on life. Celosia was raised in a very strict manner, told what she could, or couldn't do, and had to deal with very high expectations. She had to act like a lady, she had to be all proper, etc. Instead of meekly obeying their commands and expectations, Celosia rebelled, not wanting to be like her parents. The Gaines family was frowned upon by most citizens due to their pompous, conceited attitude towards everyone. Celosia's parents were convinced that they were higher beings, that's why they gained power. In reality, the only reason why was due to their bloodline. They cared only for themselves, and Celosia loathed the fact that she was related to them. Eventually, due to their bad decision-making and their elitist attitude, they were replaced when Celosia was 16 years old. Barely a year has passed since the Gaines family was replaced with another, but the backlash hasn't ceased yet. Although most people are kind enough to Celosia when they realize that she's not a carbon copy of her parents, many more are judgmental and are quick to blame poor Celosia. She's gotten used to it though, trying to live the normal life of a citizen. After being transferred from more of the cushier, more luxurious side of Atlas, she now lives in a small unassuming house in the agricultural district, where her once mighty parents now have to be farmers to make a living. She only recently turned 17, and fresh out of school, she's currently unoccupied, trying to decide what to do. She hopes to be recruited for the scientific related fields, but only time will tell. Still, Celosia is rebellious, and she definitely doesn't want to be trapped into the daily cycle of life like everyone else. While most people realize that they're magical if they are, Celosia has yet to realize this. Her magic is so subtle that she doesn't realize that it's an ability. She's always thought that maybe she was a persuasive person who didn't get hurt that easily. That's about it. --- [b][u]Theme[/b][/u] TBD[/center][/hider]