[center][img]http://dailyartcocktail.com/images/2011/10/post-apocalyptic-world/post-apocalyptic-world-04.jpg[/img][/center] [h1]Welcome to Hell[/h1] It is the year 2132, and the Earth of Old is nothing more than a story that mother's tell their dying children at night in hopes their dreams will be pleasant. Hell has come to Earth and its demons have taken refuge in human hosts. Survival is the only thing that matters anymore. [h2]Setting[/h2] Our story will take place on the remains of the Mississippi River system, most likely being centered in a ruined New Orleans. The water and soil of the area is highly contaminated, meaning it is nearly to grow anything. Areas that were once lush and green have been reduced to depressing wastelands. The once proud, festive buildings of New Orleans are now little more than decaying ruins and the underground transit system is home to cannibals and murderers. [h2]Characters[/h2] As long as your characters are human, they can be whatever you want them to be. The darker the character the better. Very little is off limits. Because we're going to have a group that's relatively small, you're welcome to have multiple characters. The more personalties the better, amiright? It should be noted that there are a few predetermined NPCs, but those will be revealed a little later in the RP as co-GM and I see fit. [hider=Sample Character] [center] [h1]Natasha “Sha” Shaw[/h1] Age: 27 [img]https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/f5/0f/47/f50f473dc44ad0776b50dce6d22ba63d--sci-fi-characters-post-apocalyptic.jpg[/img] [h3]Physical Characteristics[/h3] Height: 5’8” Weight: 137lbs Race: White Eye Color: Hazel Hair Color: Blonde Skin color: Lightly sun kissed Distinguishing features: Several tattoos that were clearly done in her own hand, multiple scars, and teeth that have been filed into points. Habits: Smoking and drug use. Favorite Sayings: “Fucked if you do, especially fucked if you don’t” Disabilities: She has a rather severe limp and is going blind in her right eye. Greatest flaw: Her explosive temper. Best quality: Her ability to think on her feet. [h3]Intellectual/Mental/Personality Attributes and Attitudes[/h3] Educational Background: Very basic education, but has the ability to read and write. Intelligence Level: Very street smart with a great deal of common sense, but average intelligence otherwise. Any Mental Illnesses?: Severe PTSD Character's short-term goals in life: Survival Character's long-term goals in life: Survival How does Character see himself/herself?: Sha still sees herself as the slave she used to be. The broken little girl that is too afraid to sleep at night. How does Character believe he/she is perceived by others?: She assumes that people see her how she sees herself, so she does everything in her power to make sure that’s not the case. How self-confident is the character?: Very low Does the character seem ruled by emotion or logic or some combination thereof?: Very emotion driven, but logical on occasion. What would most embarrass this character?: Someone learning that she was once a slave. [h3]Emotional Characteristics[/h3] Introvert or Extrovert?: Introverted How does the character deal with anger?: Explosively. With sadness?: She tends to swallow it down. With conflict?: Head on. With change?: It really depends on the change being made. With loss?: This also depends on who/what is being lost. What does the character want out of life?: To survive and become more than what she perceives herself to be at the present. What would the character like to change in his/her life?: Her past. What motivates this character?: Hatred and need to survive. What frightens this character?: Darkness and being alone. What makes this character happy?: Losing herself when she’s high or drunk. Is the character judgmental of others?: No. Is the character generous or stingy?: Stingy, she doesn’t share very well. Is the character generally polite or rude?: Sha usually comes off as rude. [h3]Spiritual Characteristics[/h3] Does the character believe in God?: No, but she still prays to him/her anyway. It’s more of a comfort thing for her. [h3]Other Important Information[/h3] Sha’s mother was a slave, and therefore she was born a slave. Only gaining her freedom at the age of eighteen when the Church was raided by a group of cannibals. In a desperate attempt to survive, she became a cannibal herself…but has since turned away from the life of feasting on human flesh unless totally needed in order to survive [/center] [/hider] [h2]Technology[/h2] Technology is, well, shitty at best...deadly at worst. It's highly unreliable, and if you find something reliable? You'll probably be killed for it. So it's probably a good idea not good to brag about an Earth of Old weapon that you found. [h2]Other Important Things[/h2] [indent][indent] +Animals are almost always killed on sight, because most have turned into mutated monsters due to radiation poisoning. With that being said...some people keep these creatures as pets. +It's not uncommon to see people with mechanical or missing limbs. +Child are a rare sight and highly sought after by slavers. +Slavery is rampant. +There's no currency, only the use of bartering and trading. +The main plot point is survival, other plot points will be sprinkled in here and there as our game progresses.