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[h1][color=cd9575][b]Ha-Neul Mae[/b][/color][/h1]
[h3][color=cd7581][i][b]Soul[/b][/i][/color][/h3]
[img]https://i.postimg.cc/CL8JsP3w/Ha-Neul-Mae.png[/img]
[h3][color=cd7581][b][i]"Respect is always free; disdain is earned."[/i][/b][/color][/h3][/center]

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[h2][color=b44151][b]Basics[/b][/color][/h2]
[indent][color=dbd29a][b]SEX:[/b][/color] M
[color=dbd29a][b]GENDER:[/b][/color] Indifferent
[color=dbd29a][b]PRONOUNS:[/b][/color] Any

[color=dbd29a][b]PHYSICAL AGE:[/b][/color] Mid-Late 50's
[color=dbd29a][b]ACTUAL AGE:[/b][/color] 56
[color=dbd29a][b]BIRTHDAY:[/b][/color] April 10th

[color=dbd29a][b]RACE(s):[/b][/color] Human (witch) 
[color=dbd29a][b]ETHNICITY:[/b][/color] Korean
[color=dbd29a][b]BLOOD:[/b][/color] Standard; Type B+
[color=dbd29a][b]HANDEDNESS:[/b][/color] Right[/indent]

[h2][color=b44151][b]Appearance[/b][/color][/h2]
[indent][color=dbd29a][b]HEIGHT:[/b][/color] 5'9"
[color=dbd29a][b]WEIGHT:[/b][/color] 186 lbs
[color=dbd29a][b]BUILD:[/b][/color] Endomorphic; Very broad; Little more than husky; Round

[color=dbd29a][b]EYES:[/b][/color] Dark grey
[color=dbd29a][b]HAIR:[/b][/color] Black; Very shaggy style
[color=dbd29a][b]COMPLEXION:[/b][/color] Honied brown with a warm undertone; Prominent freckling

[color=dbd29a][b]PREFERRED ATTIRE:[/b][/color] Sweater Dad Aesthetic; Lots of solids mixed with simple and loud patterns alike
[color=dbd29a][b]TATTOOS and PIERCINGS:[/b][/color] Basic lobe piercings
[color=dbd29a][b]SCARS and BIRTHMARKS:[/b][/color] A few burn scars on wrists and arms; Calluses on fingers

[color=dbd29a][b]OTHER FEATURES:[/b][/color] Smile lines /pos[/indent]

[h2][color=b44151][b]Personality[/b][/color][/h2]
[indent]Ha-Neul is a warm, nurturing soul who radiates kindness and gentleness. Their calm and patient demeanor provides a sense of comfort to those around them. Ha-Neul is always ready to lend a sympathetic ear, offering their full attention and sage advice to provide solace and perspective to friends in need. Though soft-spoken, Ha-Neul has an inner strength that fuels their passionate advocacy for loved ones. They are fiercely protective of their family and friends, ready to speak out against injustice and mistreatment. Ha-Neul wins battles with their quick wit and sharp tongue, cutting down opponents with a clever quip rather than resorting to aggression. At their lively restaurant, Ha-Neul keeps the peace not by throwing out unruly customers, but by calmly calling the authorities to handle disturbances. Ha-Neul's gentle spirit emanates warmth that makes people feel cared for, while their clever intellect and strong convictions empower them to stand up for what's right. Their patience and peaceful nature spread calm, while their supportive words provide comfort. Ha-Neul's kindness uplifts those around them.[/indent]

[center][color=adcd75][i][b]{ Orientation }[/b][/i][/color]
Pansexual ─ Demiromantic[/center]

[hider=Likes]
[indent][color=dbd29a][b]FOOD:[/b][/color] Traditional Korean cuisine; Anything homemade
[color=dbd29a][b]DRINKS:[/b][/color] Flavored lemonade; Herbal tea; Plum wine
[color=dbd29a][b]TREATS:[/b][/color] Yaksik; Dasik; Yakgwa; Peanutbutter chocolates
[color=dbd29a][b]MUSIC:[/b][/color] Almost all kinds
[color=dbd29a][b]COLORS:[/b][/color] Deep, dark blue; Natural greens and browns; Red
[color=dbd29a][b]ANIMALS:[/b][/color] Birds, especially pigeons and chickens; Fish; Raccooons; Mice and rats; Specifically alley cats
[color=dbd29a][b]SEASONS:[/b][/color] Spring and Summer
[color=dbd29a][b]ACTIVITIES:[/b][/color] Cooking; Baking; Reading; Mahjong; Dominos; Chess[/indent]
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[hider=Dislikes]
[indent][color=dbd29a][b]FOOD:[/b][/color] Anything overly processed
[color=dbd29a][b]DRINKS:[/b][/color] Malt liquor; Flavored Coffee; Carbonated beverages
[color=dbd29a][b]TREATS:[/b][/color] Gummies; Sour candies; "Chalk" candies
[color=dbd29a][b]MUSIC:[/b][/color] Anything with excessive cursing and/or derogatory lyrics
[color=dbd29a][b]COLORS:[/b][/color] None
[color=dbd29a][b]ANIMALS:[/b][/color] Spiders; Reptiles; Dogs
[color=dbd29a][b]SEASONS:[/b][/color] Winter
[color=dbd29a][b]ACTIVITIES:[/b][/color] Going to parties and other events[/indent]
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[center][color=adcd75][b][i]{ Theme Songs }[/i][/b][/color]
[url=https://youtu.be/m9gIpk4mxME?si=Vo2cYhRpK1fYphxY]“You'll Be in My Heart” ─ [i]Phil Collins (cover by Brent Morgan)[/i][/url][/center]

[h2][color=b44151][b]Strengths[/b][/color][/h2]
[indent][color=dbd29a][b]EDUCATION LEVEL:[/b][/color] Basic college, business degree; Culinary expertise passed down from parents
[color=dbd29a][b]LANGUAGES:[/b][/color] 
[list][*] [color=dbb29a][b]Korean -[/b][/color] First language; Rusty
[*] [color=dbb29a][b]English -[/b][/color] Fluent
[*] [color=dbb29a][b]ASL -[/b][/color] Conversational[/list]
[color=dbd29a][b]​SKILLS and HOBBIES:[/b] [/color]
[list][*] [color=dbb29a][b]Baker -[/b][/color] Highly Practiced
[*] [color=dbb29a][b]Cook -[/b][/color] Highly Practiced
[*] [color=dbb29a][b]Animal Handler -[/b][/color] Well Practiced
[*] [color=dbb29a][b]Gardener (produce) -[/b][/color] Well Practiced
[*] [color=dbb29a][b]First Aid Caregiver -[/b][/color] Well Practiced
[*] [color=dbb29a][b]Mixologist -[/b][/color] Well Practiced
[*] [color=dbb29a][b]Singer (choir) -[/b][/color] Decent[/list]
[color=dbd29a][b]ABILITIES:[/b][/color]
[list][*] [color=dbb29a][b]Mid-Level Magic -[/b][/color] They are capable of mid-level spell-casting and potion brewing, and have potential for higher-level practice with proper training.[/list][/indent]

[h2][color=b44151][b]Weaknesses[/b][/color][/h2]
[indent][color=dbd29a][b]RACIAL WEAKNESSES:[/b][/color]
[list][*] [color=dbb29a][b]Human -[/b][/color] Being human, they are considerably weaker than most other races in existence, and highly vulnerable to a lot of seemingly trivial elements. Simply put, he's mortal and everything can kill him.[/list]
[color=dbd29a][b]ABILITY LIMITS:[/b][/color]
[list][*] [color=dbb29a][b]Magical Backlash -[/b][/color] Due to improper training and an unregulated release of magical energy, she experiences viciously volatile backlashes with spell-casting, especially when attempting higher levels. Backlashes can range from outward explosions of raw magical energy, to various magical illnesses, and more.[/list]
[color=dbd29a][b]ALLERGIES:[/b][/color] None
[color=dbd29a][b]FEARS and PHOBIAS:[/b][/color] Loss and Loniness
[color=dbd29a][b]OTHER WEAKNESSES:[/b][/color] Their friends and family, especially his brother and adopted son[/indent]

[h2][color=b44151][b]Health[/b][/color][/h2]
[indent][color=dbd29a][b]PHYSICAL HEALTH:[/b][/color] A little overweight, but otherwise very healthy
[color=dbd29a][b]MENTAL HEALTH:[/b][/color] Depression and C-PTSD
[color=dbd29a][b]HABITS:[/b][/color]
[list][*] [color=dbb29a][b]Good -[/b][/color] Cleans up after themself; Helps others; Always willing to listen; Sees both sides
[*] [color=dbb29a][b]Bad -[/b][/color] Gets wrapped up in his work; A bit forgetful; Takes over most situations; Will solve others' problems rather than letting them figure it out
[*] [color=dbb29a][b]Nervous -[/b][/color] Cooks food unnecessarily; Hides away in their room or the kitchen; "Over-cleans"[/list][/indent]

[h2][color=b44151][b]Relations[/b][/color][/h2]

[center][color=adcd75][i][b]{ Relationship Status }[/b][/i][/color]
Divorced[/center]

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[hider=Family]
[u][b]Hyeon-Ju Mae[/b][/u]
[indent][color=dbb29a][b]​Connection:[/b][/color] Brother
[color=dbb29a][b]Relationship:[/b][/color] Extremely Close
[sub][i][color=dbb29a]Played by:[/color] [@Baphomini][/i][/sub][/indent]

[u][b]Tohato Mae (Saeki)[/b][/u]
[indent][color=dbb29a][b]​Connection:[/b][/color] Son (adopted)
[color=dbb29a][b]Relationship:[/b][/color] Very close
[sub][i][color=dbb29a]Played by:[/color] [@/Corvidoggo][/i][/sub][/indent]
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[hider=Friends + Partners]
[u][b]Axel Hennessey[/b][/u]
[indent][color=dbb29a][b]​Connection:[/b][/color] "Family"
[color=dbb29a][b]Relationship:[/b][/color] Close
[sub][i][color=dbb29a]Played by:[/color] [@Baphomini][/i][/sub][/indent]

[u][b]Chad Hennessey (Rae'ohul)[/b][/u]
[indent][color=dbb29a][b]​Connection:[/b][/color] "Family"
[color=dbb29a][b]Relationship:[/b][/color] Very Close
[sub][i][color=dbb29a]Played by:[/color] [@Baphomini][/i][/sub][/indent]

[u][b]Havryil Shwets[/b][/u]
[indent][color=dbb29a][b]​Connection:[/b][/color] Employee / "Family"
[color=dbb29a][b]Relationship:[/b][/color] Close
[sub][i][color=dbb29a]Played by:[/color] [@Baphomini][/i][/sub][/indent]

[u][b]Jarid Hennessey[/b][/u]
[indent][color=dbb29a][b]​Connection:[/b][/color] "Family"
[color=dbb29a][b]Relationship:[/b][/color] Close
[sub][i][color=dbb29a]Played by:[/color] [@Baphomini][/i][/sub][/indent]

[u][b]Vincent Hennessey[/b][/u]
[indent][color=dbb29a][b]​Connection:[/b][/color] "Family"
[color=dbb29a][b]Relationship:[/b][/color] Very Close
[sub][i][color=dbb29a]Played by:[/color] [@Baphomini][/i][/sub][/indent]
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[hider=Others]
[u][b]Unnamed Ex[/b][/u]
[indent][color=dbb29a][b]​Connection:[/b][/color] Ex-wife
[color=dbb29a][b]Relationship:[/b][/color] Mildly Toxic
[sub][i][color=dbb29a]Played by:[/color] open[/i][/sub][/indent]

[u][b]Shiori Saeki[/b][/u]
[indent][color=dbb29a][b]​Connection:[/b][/color] Tohato's Mother
[color=dbb29a][b]Relationship:[/b][/color] Very Toxic
[sub][i][color=dbb29a]Played by:[/color] [@/Corvidoggo][/i][/sub][/indent]

[u][b]Solum Rae'ohul[/b][/u]
[indent][color=dbb29a][b]​Connection:[/b][/color] Chad's Father
[color=dbb29a][b]Relationship:[/b][/color] Very Toxic
[sub][i][color=dbb29a]Played by:[/color] [@Baphomini][/i][/sub][/indent]
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[hider=Deceased]

[hider=Family]
[u][b]Jae-Seong Mae[/b][/u]
[indent][color=dbb29a][b]​Connection:[/b][/color] Father
[color=dbb29a][b]Relationship:[/b][/color] Very Close
[color=dbb29a][b]Cause of Death:[/b][/color] Gunshot (hate crime)
[sub][i][color=dbb29a]Played by:[/color] n/a[/i][/sub][/indent]

[u][b]Ji-Min Mae (Namgung)[/b][/u]
[indent][color=dbb29a][b]​Connection:[/b][/color] Mother
[color=dbb29a][b]Relationship:[/b][/color] Very Close
[color=dbb29a][b]Cause of Death:[/b][/color] Gunshot (hate crime)
[sub][i][color=dbb29a]Played by:[/color] n/a[/i][/sub][/indent]
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[hider=Friends + Partners]
(none at this time)
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[hider=Others]
(none at this time)
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[h2][color=b44151][b]Associations[/b][/color][/h2]
[indent][color=dbd29a][b]OCCUPATION(s):[/b][/color] Owner of Smooth Souls Cafe
[color=dbd29a][b]CLUBS or GROUPS:[/b][/color]
[list][*] [color=dbb29a][b]Tile Champs -[/b][/color] A mahjong club that meets weekly and has tournaments once a month; Member[/list]
[color=dbd29a][b]ALLEGIANCE(s):[/b][/color] None[/indent]

[h2][color=b44151][b]History[/b][/color][/h2]
[indent]Ha-Neul lived a simple yet happy life in the small apartment above their parents' cafe. As the child of hardworking second generation immigrants, they spent many afternoons helping out in the family business - mastering recipes passed down for generations and caring for the chickens and garden behind the shop. Though modest, their childhood was full of warmth and love. This idyllic world came crashing down at sixteen when their parents were tragically killed in a hate crime massacre. Orphaned alongside their younger sibling Hyeon-Ju, the two were taken in by a kind family friend who kept the cafe running until Ha-Neul came of age to inherit the business. In time, Ha-Neul met their future spouse, and the couple joyfully prepared for their first child. But fate had other plans, as pregnancy after pregnancy ended in heartbreak. Their miracle rainbow baby Melody brought hope, but she too passed after just a few short months. The grief was too much for Ha-Neul's wife, who left blaming them for the misfortunes. A few years later, a twist of fate brought a runaway teen into Ha-Neul's life. Taking the boy in from the winter cold, Ha-Neul fought to gain custody of him from his abusive mother. Young Tohato filled the void left by Ha-Neul's lost children and spouse. With their new makeshift family, and brother Hyeon-Ju's return from military service, Ha-Neul finally found happiness and stability again. Despite enduring unimaginable tragedy and loss, Ha-Neul never gave up hope, instead choosing to find meaning in caring for others.[/indent]

[indent][color=cd75ad][b][ -- MAJOR LIFE CHAPTER -- ][/b][/color]
[indent]More in-depth story time[/indent][/indent]

[h2][color=b44151][b]Trivia[/b][/color][/h2]
[list][*] In the cafe, Ha-Neul and their family provide customers with mahjong tile sets to play with while they eat
[*] Customers can challenge the "house" to a game of mahjong when times are slow, and if they win, they get their meal for free
[*] As it stands, the house almost always wins
[*] The nickname Soul comes from people mistaking the name of the restaurant as being the possessive Soul's over the plural Souls
[*] Another common mistake is people thinking Souls is a reference to Seoul since the brothers are Korean[/list]

[h2][color=b44151][b]Gallery[/b][/color][/h2]
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Coming Soon!
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[hider=Literature]
Coming Soon!
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