Thanks for the interest. : )

-You will be limited in what you can bring with you. I'll have a section in the blank CS for it. I want characters to start out fairly helpless with the bare necessities, to give them something to work towards. So, no weapons more dangerous than a pocket knife, no amount of food more than a bottle of water and a couple snacks, one personal memento, and one object that makes sense for your character, like if you're a photographer you can have your camera. Though keep in mind electronics won't work properly in the town (at least not in the beginning of the game). If your character is camping, either you or I can write an explanation of what happens to the rest of their belongings (stolen, missing, destroyed, ect).

-As for the background, you can go as tame or as dark as you want, but I ask that it have an actual purpose to your character's story/personality/development and not just be there for shock value. I'd personally prefer something that's in the middle and is well developed rather than something tame or extreme. If you go for those options I might make you explain your reasoning.