[img]https://38.media.tumblr.com/f2b5053a0ad2802a6b037a3393f532f3/tumblr_nh1ovade9U1sy4n1do1_500.png[/img] [b]Name[/b]: Salem Morris [b]Age[/b]: Twenty-Four [b]Skill[/b]: [indent]- In person Salem appears to be tall, and lanky, and with his approachable nature many assume him to be a pacifist, or in a blunter term, [b]weak[/b]. This, however, is quite the opposite. Focusing on athletics, including Football, and Weight Training during High School and College, Salem is not only strong physically, but also mentally. Capable of handling himself one on one through combat, his knack for versatility makes it hard for him to be pinned, or succumbed. Cautious with actions, much like his words, he avoids rushing in or making impulsive move making it hard for him to be taken down. - Be it through pretty words, white lies, or fake promises Salem can lie and manipulate his way out of just about anything. He can and will play any role necessary if it means survival. Unafraid of using others to get his way rumors, and drama are his specialty and throughout his time on the road with Taula, he's sabotaged two other groups this way. [/indent] [b]Weapons[/b]: [indent]- [i]Machete[/i]: Found in the shed, the machete was kept as an inside-joke by his father before eventually being used for gardening. - [i]Glock 17[/i]: Picked up from an undead officer he and Taula ran into while heading out of Euless. [/indent] Personality : [indent]Salem has always thought of himself as a people person. Friendly, helpful, and cautious with his words towards most , his approachable nature is seen as his biggest downfall by others--but Salem believes otherwise. Instead of showing his true nature, he prefers others to open themselves to him first. Good with his words, and keeping up this facade, he'll use whatever information or weakness he's gathered from another person if need be. His motto is 'survive-by-any-means-necessary' and he isn't afraid to prove it, doing so many times before. Remaining calm in most situations, he hides a rage deep within that only comes out in tense situations and when dealing with walkers. Therapeutic, but definitely not pretty, Salem finds enjoyment in this release. While internal struggles may be the cause of, his acceptance and adaption to the way things have become is likely a cause as well. The end of the world was not the end of his, and as long as he's still breathing, Salem will fight tooth and nail to keep on living. Despite his shady nature, deep down Salem really is a good guy. Caring deeply for his friends, and whatever group he and Taula have come to trust, he'd be willing to do [b]anything[/b] for the sake of the groups safety. Past all this Taula has, and always will be his best friend. She's the only person he will or can confide to, and no matter the situation she is always the first person he protects, and will defend. She is his biggest weakness, while he'd never admit it, but with some time he's prone to opening up to others. [/indent] Brief Bio : [indent]Born and raised in Euless, Texas life was slow and simple for Salem Morris. An only child with divorced parents, he lived with his father for the majority of his life, his mothers whereabouts unknown as she had left them long ago. In his eyes, the small town he had lived in all his life was nothing more then a pit hole. Those who were born in Euless always stayed in Euless, and as welcoming as his hometown was, Salem wasn't about to get sucked into the pit hole he had resented all his life. Meeting Taula was the greatest event change to ever occur in his life, or at least that's what he believes. Dating briefly before returning to friends he cares for her like a sister, and with no siblings to call his own, he considers T, and her brothers family. Upon the apocalypse Salem had lost contact with his father who was still at work at the DFW Airport. Losing touch and eventually coming to the conclusion that he had had been swarmed with the rest of the community in the city, he eventually made his way to the school and met up with Taula and her brothers. Traveling together for a couple a of months Salem, and Taula lost touch with her brothers on their way to Kingsville in Waco. Despite losing touch with each other they've continued to head south in hopes that they'll run into her brothers on their way to meet up with their Uncle at Texas A&M in Kingsville. [/indent] ------------------------------------------------------------- [img]https://33.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_medk8qVTFb1r7np8no1_500.jpg[/img] [b]Name[/b]: Taula '[i]T[/i]' Koloi [b]Age[/b]: Twenty-Three [b]Skill[/b]: [indent]- [i]Science![/i] - Studying mechanical engineering in College, and a four years of robotics club in high school to back up her credit, T has always been a grease monkey. Like her father, and her eldest brother, Inoke, she shared an interest in cars and fixing things. Inventive, resourceful, and handy even as a child, Taula is capable of fixing most electrical items, including cars, and vehicles alike. Considering herself the female MacGyver, these 'survival' skills have saved her and Salem more then enough times she'd like to admit. - Not much of a useful skill in the apocalypse, but as President of the Polynesian Club in both High School, and College, T can sing and dance exceedingly well. Her forte lays with traditional songs and dances, but with a photographic memory she has an almost unlimited lists of songs stored in her mind. Since the beginning of the end Taula has kept her voice to herself. Noise itself being dangerous, she's unfortunately lost the will and passion to sing. [/indent] [b]Weapon:[/b] [indent]- [i]FN Herstal Pistol[/i]: Her fathers gun. Kept for safety before the apocalypse, and still being used for safety during. - [i]Hunting Knife[/i]: Given to her as a birthday gift from Salem, the Hunting Knife has helped her on numerous occasions when dealing with walkers, or self defense. [/indent] [b]Personality:[/b] [indent]Never speaking unless spoken to, Taula is a drawn person. Before the end she wasn't all too different. Quiet, and reserved, she came off as stoic and bitchy to most, but she only reserves that attitude for people she believes deserve it. While stoic, and drawn from others she is capable of having conversations and interacting with others. Highly cautious and untrusting of other survivors it can take T days, to months to warm up to people. Towards her brothers, and Salem, she's more then willing to crack a smile and pick up conversations. Empathetic, and protective of her friends and family, she'd risk anything to protect Salem and her brothers. Inside, Taula has been scarred by the events taken place. Bottling up her stress, and keeping her problems to herself, she's begun to crack more and more each day. Keeping up a strong face and forced mind-set, she carries believing that with hard work and a little hope, anything is possible. [/indent] [b]Brief Bio :[/b] [indent]Born and raised in Florida, Taula and her family moved to Euless during the beginning of her junior year of high school to live closer to family, and job opportunities. Cynical in ever manner, and resentful towards her parents during the first year in Texas, she came to isolate herself from her family and the people at school. Focusing on her studies, and aiming for College as a way out, she eventually came to meet a group of people that would soon change her life for the better. Meeting Salem and his friends through Football Management, she eventually came to enjoy the small town. The people she surrounded herself with provided her everything she thought she had left in Florida, With Dallas only a fifteen minute drive to the east, and Fort Worth a fourty-five minute drive to west, Taula found enjoyment in both the city and the smaller counties surrounded the HEB community. Losing both of her parents during the start of the chaos, Taula found Salem near the school with her brothers and barely escaped Euless with their lives. Up until four months ago they had all been traveling together. Struggling no less, but surviving. Running into another group that meant to kill and steal their supplies, Taula and Salem became separated from her three older brothers. Making prior plans to all head south to Kingsville for their Uncle at Texas A&M, she can only hope and pray that she'll meet her brothers and Uncle alive.[/indent]