[quote=@FalloutJack] Profiles are unfinished, but progress has been made. [centre][hider=Elliot Gratsky][hr] [img]https://img.roleplayerguild.com/prod/users/88e57f89-8e60-44e4-b802-b75e1f38c3fe.png[/img][hr] [h2][color=Gold][b]Name[/b][/color][/h2] [color=0072bc][b]Elliot Gratsky[/b][/color] [h2][color=Gold][b]Gender[/b][/color][/h2] [color=0072bc][b]Male[/b][/color] [h2][color=Gold][b]Age[/b][/color][/h2] [color=0072bc][b]24, September 30th[/b][/color] [h2][color=Gold][b]Sexuality[/b][/color][/h2] [color=0072bc][b]Heterosexual[/b][/color] [h2][color=Gold][b]Nationality[/b][/color][/h2] [color=0072bc][b]An American from Boston, Massachussetts[/b][/color] [hr] [h2][color=Gold][b]Appearance[/b][/color][/h2] [color=0072bc][b]Elliot is about 6 feet of well-formed body, the product of a man who takes his physical training seriously, and therefore paid attention in basic. He is a caucasian disaster of a man, with signs of minor nicks and scars from work or training-related incidents that he brushes off as nothing fancy, no worries found. Some of these looked like they'd been knife fight wounds, the kind you tell people "You shoulda' seen the other guy.". He is something of a wild black-haired man, with some beard and stubble not quite hiding that he's something worth looking at, with those hazel eyes and that expression that shifts from serious to laid-back and back again fairly quickly, as the need arises. He has the air of a man who'd rather be effective than worry for appearances, and that happens to be what works out best in places like this. Army attire is generally something in a dark shade, like gray, for blending in with the background. He's kinda' picky, like if you're sending him into grassland, he'll drop that preference he has for something a little more green. Generally, he likes it dark and if the camou pattern fits the area, all the better, although he [i]will[/i] get it dirty and/or muddy when he gets the chance for two reasons. One, because a uniform looking less uniform and more natural will blend in better, and two, because it gets hot out here and mud is generally cooler. That said, he tries to armor up because he knows he is in it for heavy combat and he wants to live long enough while shooting at the enemy. He's a workhorse of a man, so he can carry alot, but chances are alot of that is going to be ammo and ordinance. As a smoker - not a severe habit, but it's there - he tries to keep his matches and packets in like a breast pocket, rather than strapped to his helmet, which he'll likewise fuss with mud, because he's fairly-certain the enemy can spot that and ping him from in hiding. Despite all of this, however, he's trained well for both surging attacks and keeping quiet to lie in wait...though the latter may be hampered by whatever's on his person. Also, Elliot has a habit of removing the upper-portion of his uniform down to the sleeveless undershirt when not in a contested area but still on-duty. Fucking hot out here.[/b][/color] [h2][color=Gold][b]Height[/b][/color][/h2] [color=0072bc][b]As stated, 6-Foot[/b][/color] [h2][color=Gold][b]Personality[/b][/color][/h2] [color=0072bc][b]Well, to start with, Elliot is something of a Dwayne Hicks kind of a guy. You remember him from [i]Aliens?[/i] The guy that, while not in charge, both had it together and could [i]bring[/i] it together in a pinch? That's him. Elliot is a man who knows his own abilities and limitations, applying them as best he can without losing his cool. He knows this is a bad situation and he accepts that, but there's work to be done and they're not gonna get out of it sooner by pitching a fit. To that end, he is very well competent at his job. If something has to be taken care of and there isn't an immediate better idea, he's probably on it. Even if he's not, he's always considering the right angles in a situation to get through it, out of it, whatever. When he's not in charge, he's likely to give the guy IN charge a word or two about what's about to go down, in case he feels something was missed or a question needs to be asked that others are feeling, but not saying. He doesn't mind laying it on the line, for the men or to get them to shape up quick. Now, that isn't to say that he doesn't have his brighter side. Hicks wasn't incredibly sociable, but Elliot has his moments. He is a habit smoker, here and there, same with drinking or another vice that - in moderation - wouldn't destroy him. He'll get into a game, bet on a match, compete with a challenge - all that good stuff. He also has a decent sense of humor, which you may or may not end up at the expense of, depending on the situation. Very few things could possibly get him angry enough to shout, however, so if you manage to get him [i]shouting[/i] mad, you are in trouble, like...in a very permanent fashion. You would probably have to violate something that Elliot really cares about to do it, though. Other times, he would rather swiftly knock someone out if they piss him off. Not like Commanding Officers, say, but you can expect anybody taking a swing at him to benefit directly from his training. He has about as much patience for bullshit that is reasonable, and very little after that. Ultiamtely, he's a decent guy, which is why you don't take advantage of him. His kindness is not a weakness. You can bet your last dollar on that.[/b][/color] [hr] [h2][color=Gold][b]Rank[/b][/color][/h2] [color=0072bc][b]Ranks are going to be requested in most cases. Most American military characters will be based around Private and Private First-Class, but more experienced characters can request slightly higher positions like Corporal and Sergeant. Crewman ranks are a bit more lenient however, seeing as their command can be limited to their armoured platoons alone. Other character types, such as pilots if requested, again can move to a more accurate rank.[/b][/color] [h2][color=Gold][b]Role[/b][/color][/h2] [color=0072bc][b]Their role signifies [i]what[/i] they specifically do within Vietnam. If they are an infantryman, you have reign over a lot of combat roles, from basic riflemen to machine gunners, grenadiers, flamethrower operators, marksmen etc. For armoured roles or specialised roles, these are also flexible.[/b][/color] [h2][color=Gold][b]Equipment[/b][/color][/h2] [color=0072bc][b]Their equipment will mostly depend on what role they serve and acts as their usual "on-hand" tools, weapons and gadgets when they are on-duty. Equipment can also include some more personal items, charms and whatnot to single them out from other soldiers, as long as it isn't some sort of overpowered nuclear dispenser. Unique special gear and weaponry should be requested just to make sure it doesn't overstep boundaries.[/b][/color] [hr] [h2][color=Gold][b]Biography[/b][/color][/h2] [color=0072bc][b]The account of who they were before the war, their life growing up and how they became to be who they are now. Involve their eventual inclusion into the military, including the vital reasons why.[/b][/color] [h2][color=Gold][b]Affiliations[/b][/color][/h2] [color=0072bc][b]Who are they families, major friends or life-impacting individuals with prior to the war's beginning?[/b][/color] [h2][color=Gold][b]Relationships[/b][/color][/h2] [color=0072bc][b]Grace Hart - Partner in Crime?[/b][/color] [h2][color=Gold][b]Character Theme[/b][/color][/h2] [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0FLZyTZBJ4[/youtube] [/hider] [/centre] [centre][hider=Grace Hart][hr] [img]https://img.roleplayerguild.com/prod/users/eb194cb0-91f6-4822-a0ea-2b49b4922436.png[/img][hr] [h2][color=Gold][b]Name[/b][/color][/h2] [color=f7941d][b]Grace Hart[/b][/color] [h2][color=Gold][b]Gender[/b][/color][/h2] [color=f7941d][b]Female[/b][/color] [h2][color=Gold][b]Age[/b][/color][/h2] [color=f7941d][b]19, May 17th[/b][/color] [h2][color=Gold][b]Sexuality[/b][/color][/h2] [color=f7941d][b]Not Stated[/b][/color] [h2][color=Gold][b]Nationality[/b][/color][/h2] [color=f7941d][b]Difficult to say because she's Albino, but assumed an American/European mix.[/b][/color] [hr] [h2][color=Gold][b]Appearance[/b][/color][/h2] [color=f7941d][b]Whereas Elliot is the strong man, [url=https://img.roleplayerguild.com/prod/users/0404fff9-b251-4909-9b63-f906249dbe86.jpg]Grace[/url] more lithe and agile, a quick and flexible person by general build. She has a slim build of young adulthood, not formally trained, but that her body reflects a number of years effectively engaged in well-honed athleticism for the sole purpose of survival against any person who would attempt to take from her whatever she needs to live, her life in particular, her virginity, etc. That last part is not specifically stated, but Grace would tell you unflinchingly that people have attempted to screw around with or even force themselves onto her and...they'll never be doing that again. She is light-skinned by nature, generally not one to stand out by any other means than general appearance because of her experience in hiding, stealthfully sneaking around, ambushing from perfect stillness, and so on. She tends to stare with brown eyes that are light and like fire with their intensity, though that is mainly during serious moments or when wary of attack. Grace isn't that physically durable, made more to avoid damage to her person than being durable. She does the best she can, and that tends to do, because she takes no chances as one who has made herself singularly deadly when she has to. When not being a danger to any who would threaten her, Grace is often quiet and only soft-spoken when ever speaking at all. She simply does not raise her voice, as though loud noise equals death, and...well...in this frame of reference, it might. It's a trait that she'll have for life, and that's a fact. Her body language is like that of one who's been both predator and prey out on the streets. Lately, she has adopted a more passive sort of mannerism. She tends to look up to Elliot, often looking to him for some sort of indicator on what's right in a social situation, or if there's a strategy she needs to act upon. Her atttire is usually light-weight, as she is shorter than Elliot and less muscular than him. She gears for stealth and being ableto move quickly and the least-inhibited as possible. There is always a blade on her, and very rarely is there some sort of explosive. You will find her made for doing what a number of the Vietcong themselves do - sneakier action, sniper-y action, cutthroat-y action.[/b][/color] [h2][color=Gold][b]Height[/b][/color][/h2] [color=f7941d][b]5'7"[/b][/color] [h2][color=Gold][b]Personality[/b][/color][/h2] [color=f7941d][b]You ask the question, 'How long before you break?', and I tell you that Grace may've done so, already. Not by the war, but due to the abandonment she has suffered. She doesn't talk about it, but one thing that's clear is that she has no desire to find her parents, and it's likely that 'Grace Hart' isn't even her real name. She is often soft-spoken, as said before, but she [i]does[/i] get more stern in reference to things like her parents or ever talking about her past life. She simply refuses to speak about it, will clam up entirely if you press on. Certain facts, such as her age, are some of the few facts that Grace ever owns up to. She simply has no interest anymore in who she was, because it isn't who she IS anymore. If asked more about this, her reply will be "[i]Elliot[/i] understands. Why don't you?". It's hard to say what she thinks about Elliot. Whether it's mutual respect or hero worship on her part or even something more intimate (Elliot swears on his last pack of cigs that he hasn't done anything like that and Grace backs him up, as it is apparently the truth.), it's impossible to tell because even if she gives you what sounds like a straightforward answer, there's [i]another[/i] issue: It's ALSO difficult to tell where Grace is lying or telling the truth. Her indicators are all strange. She follows Elliot's lead because is seems like he's accepted who she is and has taught her things that further help her out in survival, increasing her skills to a fine razor's edge. Now...fortunately, this has included a friend-or-foe policy, and in fact will work her damnedest to support those of whom she's with in a fight. This means she won't kill her allies for making poor decisions, but she will still deliver harm if you make the wrong move at her. That's practically hard-wired, so it's a good thing that Grace can take a joke, just that...she's not use to having anyone laughing and having a good time around her. She often seems lost in situations that are not readily defined, so it's hard to imagine how she'll live [i]outside[/i] of the war. This is her place, for now. [/b][/color] [hr] [h2][color=Gold][b]Rank[/b][/color][/h2] [color=f7941d][b]Ranks are going to be requested in most cases. Most American military characters will be based around Private and Private First-Class, but more experienced characters can request slightly higher positions like Corporal and Sergeant. Crewman ranks are a bit more lenient however, seeing as their command can be limited to their armoured platoons alone. Other character types, such as pilots if requested, again can move to a more accurate rank.[/b][/color] [h2][color=Gold][b]Role[/b][/color][/h2] [color=f7941d][b]Their role signifies [i]what[/i] they specifically do within Vietnam. If they are an infantryman, you have reign over a lot of combat roles, from basic riflemen to machine gunners, grenadiers, flamethrower operators, marksmen etc. For armoured roles or specialised roles, these are also flexible.[/b][/color] [h2][color=Gold][b]Equipment[/b][/color][/h2] [color=f7941d][b]Their equipment will mostly depend on what role they serve and acts as their usual "on-hand" tools, weapons and gadgets when they are on-duty. Equipment can also include some more personal items, charms and whatnot to single them out from other soldiers, as long as it isn't some sort of overpowered nuclear dispenser. Unique special gear and weaponry should be requested just to make sure it doesn't overstep boundaries.[/b][/color] [hr] [h2][color=Gold][b]Biography[/b][/color][/h2] [color=f7941d][b]The account of who they were before the war, their life growing up and how they became to be who they are now. Involve their eventual inclusion into the military, including the vital reasons why.[/b][/color] [h2][color=Gold][b]Affiliations[/b][/color][/h2] [color=f7941d][b]Who are they families, major friends or life-impacting individuals with prior to the war's beginning?[/b][/color] [h2][color=Gold][b]Relationships[/b][/color][/h2] [color=f7941d][b]Elliot Gratsky - ?????[/b][/color] [h2][color=Gold][b]Character Theme[/b][/color][/h2] [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEllHMWkXEU[/youtube] [/hider] [/centre] [/quote] Looking good so far, as per our talk! Can't wait to see them completed