I'm going to post my wip app, because why not.
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[color=f5f5dc][h3] “Emotions can make you vulnerable, but they’re what separate us from those… those monsters… never forget that. ”[/h3][/color]
[img]http://i.imgur.com/hUMb2aS.png[/img][/center]

[color=f5f5dc]Age:[/color] 26

[color=f5f5dc]Gender:[/color] Male

[color=f5f5dc]Role:[/color] Anselmo Ranger: Military Medic

[color=f5f5dc]Skills:[/color] 
[color=f5f5dc]* Better Stay Back[/color]
- In this world, if you can’t fight, you can’t survive. While Matthias knows how to use an array of weaponry if needed, he often relies on his shotgun if things get too close for comfort. Otherwise, he'll be using his trusty SMG, which he has been told he has the best accuracy with.

[color=f5f5dc]* Medical Expertise[/color]
- When not covering people, Matthias has been given extensive training in the art of medical care, a majority of which are temporary solutions when away from Anselmo. He can get you patched up, but it’d be best to see a doc if you ever get back to safety as his supplies can’t cover everything.

[color=f5f5dc]* Nimble Fighter[/color]
- Being slow can end up killing you, and Matthias knows that. While strength helps, Matthias relies more on dodging and redirecting attacks rather than attempting to fight blindly, and he has his agility to thank for that. Most of the time, however, he simply uses this to outrun enemies or parkour over obstacles with the help of his speed.  

[color=f5f5dc]* Always was a good cook[/color]
- While not combat related, it has been said that Matthias was always a good cook, even with sparse ingredients. You can always count on him for a delicious meal.

[color=f5f5dc]Weaponry:[/color]
[url=http://star-citizen-news-radio.de/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/pavol-humaj-pavolhumaj-sc-burst.jpg]Cataclysm[/url]: A Redesigned SMG that came into being in the apocalypse, it’s surprising lightweight nature, fast firing rate, and pinpoint accuracy make it a must for Matthias.

[url=https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/f2/0d/9d/f20d9d4eeea0087972446580d5b14b19.jpg]The Oculus SF43[/url]: A common shotgun, Though while it has been said to be a pain to reload, it has incredible stopping power with minimal spread, shredding something up close if it comes to that. It’s standard issue to Matthias, and he hasn’t felt like changing it as it is a last resort weapon to him if things get too close for comfort.

[url=https://www.crkt.com/pub/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/beff4985b56e3afdbeabfc89641a4582/h/t/httpimages.salsify.comimageuploads--9fj5fgvk--c_padw_1840h_824fl_clip.png8wbifwf5tc9z6wwg8gbjw.png]Tactical Knife[/url]: You can never go wrong with a knife, and sometimes a classical design is all you need for personal self defense. It’s short and to the point, and comes in handy when out of bullets.

[color=f5f5dc]Equipment:[/color]
[color=f5f5dc]* Lightweight Armor[/color]
- Sacrificing defense for mobility, Matthias custom armor has kept him safe in most scenarios without having to sacrifice his agility. Complete with a customized helmet and visor that keeps radiation and harmful gasses at bay... Though lacking several modifications that could be made...

[color=f5f5dc]* Tan Scarf[/color]
- While not providing much utility, at the very least it keeps his neck warm. Is said to be a memento from someone dear.

[color=f5f5dc]* Medical Utility Belt[/color]
- A utility belt that has several different pouches, along with placeholders for small medical equipment. Various painkillers such as morphine, gauze for wounds, and other things can be found inside the pouches, but due to their small size, he is limited in what he can have on him during the action. 

[color=f5f5dc]* Fingerless Gloves[/color]
- Allows him to still have a steady grip with his fingers, while also having the majority of his hand covered and protected. Useful for when he has to climb things like trees or grabbing ledges.


[color=f5f5dc]Appearance:[/color] [hider=A memento of the past][center][img]http://i.imgur.com/r8623GV.png?3[/img][/center][/hider]
(It's meant to look like an old, faded photograph)
[color=f5f5dc]Height[/color]
- 5'10"

[color=f5f5dc]Background:[/color] Matthias early life was nothing glamorous, growing up in the farming district. It was fortunate for his family that their share of the land was within the sanctuary of the walls, for while there were farms and orchards outside the walls, they weren't as safe as those that resided inside. At least, that was how rumor had it. Matthias the youngest of 4, and as soon as he was able to, he was put to work on the farm as the family could use all the hands they could get. It wasn't anything really special to him, but he didn't mind getting his hands dirty and doing honest work.

But there was always a nagging feeling inside, that, even when he attended the small school there, continued to pester him and yet, he couldn't place his finger on what was going on. He was seemingly content with helping his family, but deep inside he could hear a voice telling him there was more out there than just a farm and basic knowledge of the world. And while he knew it would relatively safe and reliable, as each year passed in his youth he couldn't help but want to think of something else to do.

The spark he needed to find his passion came from when he accompanied his father into the military district for a delivery. To him, their lives were so much more... different than his was. They moved with a purpose that he himself could not distinguish at the time, and yet he felt as if this is where he belonged. But... There was more to it than that. On that day, he witnessed several medical personel began to rush off towards some sort of location, and yet, while he could tell they were doctors or medics, they were dressed like a soldier would be. Prepared for the worst, and yet attempting to ease the pain of those who witnessed the outside wilderness. It was... admirable in his eyes. 

As he grew into his teens and neared his adulthood, he strove to do better in school and learn as much as he could, not only for his sake, but for others as well. When he turned 18, he enlisted in the Anselmo Military, taking his time at the Military Academy to become a medic that could travel with expeditions and keep them safe. From various medical supplies to operations and procedures, he did his best to keep up and truly learn. And through this, he wasn't alone. He had met another academy ranger in training whose name was Marcel who desired to go out and explore the wilds. Matthias didn't know how they clicked, but they often helped the other. Marcel helped Matthias hone his marksmanship and accuracy with a gun, and Matthias helped Marcel study, vowing to keep him patched up if things were to go sour.

Time went on, and soon they were both placed on an expedition team when Matthias was 22, both excited to finally test their skills. And for a year, things went well. Matthias got field experience in making sure his team was in shape to continue, and Marcel made sure to cover Matthias at all costs. It felt as if they were an unstoppable team, but... that was until they had been sent to check on a nearby outpost, said to have gone dark several hours ago. Things seemed grim, but the team had hope everything would be fine.

But... when they got there, there was so much destruction that you couldn't call it an outpost anymore. It was just a decimation of life, finding no survivors in the brief, ominous, silent search they had. It wasn't until they had started to leave did they notice the movement on the outskirts of the destruction. Chaos ensued as dozens of monsters leapt from the shadows, attempting to kill the team with a sneak attack as they had waited for the moment to strike. Blood and bullet shells seemed to cover the air and the deafening sound of gunfire filled the area.

They did their best to retreat, but it felt as if when one monster went down, two more took its place. It was luck that Marcel and Matthias, along with their leader and one other, had managed to break through the monsters enough to start running away towards what seemed like a building that was still intact, relatively speaking. If anything, it was their best fortifications against the monsters and would be the safest option, as running away from the outpost was not due to being surrounded. As they ran, they could hear the anguish of their fallen teammates as they were torn apart...

Bursting through the doors, they immediately shut them and began to pile whatever they could to block the entrance and stall the horde outside. The place was littered with holes, some large enough for a body to hide in. It didn't take long for the loud banging on the door to happen, and as the group aimed their weapons at the door, their leader began to set up a distress signal... But, who knew if it would reach Anselmo with the outpost in ruins. What made the situation worse was how the monsters must have been attempting to find or create a way inside, as the building shook above them. In hindsight, it wasn't a wise decision to hide inside, but it was the only viable option at the time.

Everything past that is a blur to Matthias. They broke in, guns were firing, and then suddenly the building collapsed above them. Everything became a void, and when he regained consciousness, the world was blurry and moving. But, not voluntarily; He was being dragged out of the rubble by a ranger team. And while he wasn't fully aware of what was going on, his eyes locked on the corpses that they had pulled from the rubble. His entire team, crushed and coated in blood. He too, was battered and broken, but not as severe. It had seemed Marcel had jumped atop Matthias and shoved him into a hole large enough for Matthias before Marcel used his body and heavy armor as protection above.

They both should have died together that day, but Marcel had sacrificed himself to save Matthias, something that haunts the medic to this day. He was the one who was meant to be saving people, but instead, he had been saved.

It took several years for Matthias to fully recover and be combat ready, but he lost a bit of the liveliness that he used to have. But if one this is for certain, it's that he isn't willing to let another soul die on his watch.

[color=f5f5dc]Other:[/color] Often, he can be found humming or singing softly to himself. Also, he can be found occasionally staring at a fading photo.

[color=f5f5dc]Wish:[/color] He wishes that he had the technology to heal and protect others without worry that they will be hurt. He wants fatal injuries to cease to exist.

[color=f5f5dc]Trauma:[/color] Matthias is haunted by the memory of his former squad and their unfortunate deaths inside the building that was meant to protect them.
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