Okay, so here's how I think this should work:

Apart from playing as my main character, I will, from time to time, play as random antagonists or "quest givers". I will differentiate those posts by using a different color of text. Therefore, I urge you all to type in plain white at all times.

Since Republic City is a fairly large place, I think we should consider prearranged rendezvous plots. It's fine if you don't want to, but if you think someone else's character might play well with yours, don't be shy. PM and discuss. On that note, [@Buzzkill], I think we should talk on PM about your starting position. Someone like Jun-He would be ideally placed to act as an informer for the police, making our characters run into each other in the beginning.

If you ask me, [@Ithradine], a less than cautious Shao might, to guarantee his safety, seek the protection of the Chief of Police of Republic City. Completely up to you, of course. It helps if all of you have a clear short term motivation to begin with. The sooner we get our characters interacting, the better the action will be. ^_^

Speaking of action, you all know your strengths and weaknesses. [@Buzzkill], you are a quick learner and have an ear for valuable information. Years of using your brains against brawn has given you a strategic edge. But, as a non-bender, you have to work twice as hard to stay efficient. [@vancexentan], I don't have to tell you that you are a badass. Your deep-rooted philosophy and your raw talent makes you a formidable opponent on the battlefield, indeed. But can your iron will stand the eroding effects of intrigue? Can your unrefined tactics stand up to a true master? [@Ithradine], you were a rising star in the Fire nation army. You surely have the flames dancing to your tune. But you are too young to have the necessary control. Too indecisive with not just the fire but also your life. [@Skai], you might well be the glue that brings us all together. You are the heart, and you can still hold your own. But in these desperate times, being a healer is only half the battle. Can you truly stand up against whatever destiny has in store for you?

You guys can choose to fight against each other should the situation arise, but you must decide over PMs who is going to win these encounters. If you have trouble deciding, I will intervene and declare a winner. These fights must play to your strengths and weaknesses. And before you can exploit an opponent's weakness, you must first learn about it in-character.

The same rules apply to me as the GM. Depending on which enemies I choose to throw at you, they may either be supremely easy or supremely difficult. And those enemies will depend upon the plot and what you, as a group, have experienced. And what I, in my characters, have experienced.

There won't be any perma-death unless you wish it. But a failed encounter can result in grievous injuries, physical or mental. Your character must deal with them.

Benders, we won't go through the minutiae of what things you can and cannot do with your bending. I trust you to stay true to your character and not go OP. When in doubt, my word will be final.

Since we are not doing a D&D style dice throw for combat, let's not belabor them for too long. If you want, you can use discord or PM to have a blow-by-blow combat sequence and post them as a single post IC. Combat involving enemies I create and you will play out completely in IC.

I hope you are all 18+, because this RP will certainly feature mature themes, including violence and sex. Definitely not anything hardcore, but all the same, be consenting adults. You don't have to fade to black, but if you enter into a one-on-one romantic encounter with a character whose blow-by-blow (pun-intended) account is not necessary for the overall plot, please take it to PMs or Discord.