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[h1][color=75adcd][b]Hyeon-Ju Mae[/b][/color][/h1]
[h3][color=75cdc1][i][b]Legman[/b][/i][/color][/h3]
[img]https://i.postimg.cc/59TnvdkP/Hyeon-Ju-Mae.png[/img]
[h3][color=75cdc1][b][i]"When things go south, just keep pushin' 'til you're goin' north!"[/i][/b][/color][/h3][/center]

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[h2][color=50bfb0][b]Basics[/b][/color][/h2]
[indent][color=6f7bcc][b]SEX:[/b][/color] F
[color=6f7bcc][b]GENDER:[/b][/color] Trans Man
[color=6f7bcc][b]PRONOUNS:[/b][/color] He/Him

[color=6f7bcc][b]PHYSICAL AGE:[/b][/color] Early 50's
[color=6f7bcc][b]ACTUAL AGE:[/b][/color] 52
[color=6f7bcc][b]BIRTHDAY:[/b][/color] March 7th

[color=6f7bcc][b]RACE(s):[/b][/color] Human (witch) 
[color=6f7bcc][b]ETHNICITY:[/b][/color] Korean
[color=6f7bcc][b]BLOOD:[/b][/color] Standard; Type B+
[color=6f7bcc][b]HANDEDNESS:[/b][/color] Right[/indent]

[h2][color=50bfb0][b]Appearance[/b][/color][/h2]
[indent][color=6f7bcc][b]HEIGHT:[/b][/color] 5'4"
[color=6f7bcc][b]WEIGHT:[/b][/color] 124 lbs
[color=6f7bcc][b]BUILD:[/b][/color] Moderately slight; Ectomorphic; Fit and well-toned, though a little chubby

[color=6f7bcc][b]EYES:[/b][/color] Dark Brown
[color=6f7bcc][b]HAIR:[/b][/color] Black; Undercut with a side-swept short style; pretty much eternal bedhead
[color=6f7bcc][b]COMPLEXION:[/b][/color] Honied brown with a warm undertone; Prominent freckling

[color=6f7bcc][b]PREFERRED ATTIRE:[/b][/color] Very casual; Mostly wears sweatpants and jackets; Big on layers; Sometimes even just wears pajamas; Especially fond of wild patterned flannel pajama bottoms
[color=6f7bcc][b]TATTOOS and PIERCINGS:[/b][/color] Half sleeve on right arm of various Hayao Miyazaki elements; Full sleeve on left arm of various nature elements; Line of symbols down spine including "strength", "courage", "heart", and "soul"; Several in both ears
[color=6f7bcc][b]SCARS and BIRTHMARKS:[/b][/color] The bottom half of his right leg has been amputated and replaced with a prosthetic; He has several other scars scattered all over including a long, thin, jagged scar running down the right side of his face starting at his temple and running down his neck to his chest

[color=6f7bcc][b]OTHER FEATURES:[/b][/color] His top right canine is raised above the rest of his teeth and protrudes slightly as a snaggle tooth[/indent]

[h2][color=50bfb0][b]Personality[/b][/color][/h2]
[indent]Hyeon-Ju, a lighthearted jokester with an infectiously sunny disposition, brings joy and laughter to all who know him. As a caring friend, he is ever ready to lend a supportive ear or strong shoulder when needed. His protective nature stems from his days as a soldier, when he was always prepared to sacrifice himself for others in peril. Now in civilian life, Hyeon-Ju maintains his valiant spirit, living each day seeking new adventures and horizons to explore. He faces all of life's ups and downs with resilience and optimism, embodying his personal motto, "When things go south, just keep pushin' 'til you're goin' north!" While his energetic and relentless enthusiasm may at times feel overwhelming, those close to Hyeon-Ju understand it comes from a heart of gold. His ability to find light even in the darkest of times is a gift he happily shares with anyone in need of cheer.[/indent]

[center][color=7581cd][i][b]{ Orientation }[/b][/i][/color]
Pansexual ─ Demiromantic ─ Polyamorous[/center]

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[indent][color=6f7bcc][b]FOOD:[/b][/color] Mostly anything his sibling makes; specialty nuts
[color=6f7bcc][b]DRINKS:[/b][/color] Lemonade; Specialty sodas, bubblegum especially
[color=6f7bcc][b]TREATS:[/b][/color] Ice cream sodas; Sour candies; Red licorice
[color=6f7bcc][b]MUSIC:[/b][/color] Almost all kinds
[color=6f7bcc][b]COLORS:[/b][/color] Yellow; Green; Violet; Pink
[color=6f7bcc][b]ANIMALS:[/b][/color] Dogs; Cats; Mice; Lizards
[color=6f7bcc][b]SEASONS:[/b][/color] All of them
[color=6f7bcc][b]ACTIVITIES:[/b][/color] Most sports; Cooking; Baking; Cuddling[/indent]
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[hider=Dislikes]
[indent][color=6f7bcc][b]FOOD:[/b][/color] Most fast-food and take-out; Any "hot" chip flavors
[color=6f7bcc][b]DRINKS:[/b][/color] Black teas and coffee
[color=6f7bcc][b]TREATS:[/b][/color] Caramel; Taffy; Butterscotch chews
[color=6f7bcc][b]MUSIC:[/b][/color] Anything with excessive cursing and/or derogatory lyrics
[color=6f7bcc][b]COLORS:[/b][/color] Bright blue
[color=6f7bcc][b]ANIMALS:[/b][/color] None really
[color=6f7bcc][b]SEASONS:[/b][/color] None
[color=6f7bcc][b]ACTIVITIES:[/b][/color] Cleaning; Working; Reading[/indent]
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[center][color=7581cd][b][i]{ Theme Songs }[/i][/b][/color]
[url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kg1HTgzHruc]“Warrior” ─ [i]Paradise Fears[/i][/url][/center]

[h2][color=50bfb0][b]Strengths[/b][/color][/h2]
[indent][color=6f7bcc][b]EDUCATION LEVEL:[/b][/color] Some College
[color=6f7bcc][b]LANGUAGES:[/b][/color] 
[list][*] [color=9ac3db][b]Korean -[/b][/color] First language; Rusty
[*] [color=9ac3db][b]English -[/b][/color] Fluent
[*] [color=9ac3db][b]ASL -[/b][/color] Conversational
[*] [color=9ac3db][b]French -[/b][/color] Intermediate[/list]
[color=6f7bcc][b]​SKILLS and HOBBIES:[/b] [/color]
[list][*] [color=9ac3db][b]Martial Combatist -[/b][/color] Highly Practiced
[*] [color=9ac3db][b]Self Defense -[/b][/color] Highly Practiced
[*] [color=9ac3db][b]Marksman -[/b][/color] Well Practiced
[*] [color=9ac3db][b]Animal Handler -[/b][/color] Well Practiced
[*] [color=9ac3db][b]First Aid Caregiver -[/b][/color] Well Practiced
[*] [color=9ac3db][b]Gardener (produce) -[/b][/color] Well Practiced
[*] [color=9ac3db][b]Cook -[/b][/color] Decent
[*] [color=9ac3db][b]Baker -[/b][/color] Decent[/list]
[color=6f7bcc][b]ABILITIES:[/b][/color]
[list][*] [color=9ac3db][b]Mid-Level Magic -[/b][/color] He is capable of mid-level spell-casting and potion brewing, and has potential for higher-level practice with proper training.[/list][/indent]

[h2][color=50bfb0][b]Weaknesses[/b][/color][/h2]
[indent][color=6f7bcc][b]RACIAL WEAKNESSES:[/b][/color]
[list][*] [color=9ac3db][b]Human -[/b][/color] Being human, he is 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=6f7bcc][b]ABILITY LIMITS:[/b][/color]
[list][*] [color=9ac3db][b]Magical Backlash -[/b][/color] Due to improper training and an unregulated release of magical energy, he 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=6f7bcc][b]ALLERGIES:[/b][/color] Chocolate; Strawberries; Grapes; Cherries; Apples; Several other fruits
[color=6f7bcc][b]FEARS and PHOBIAS:[/b][/color] Sudden loud noises, especially fireworks; Masked people; Deep water
[color=6f7bcc][b]OTHER WEAKNESSES:[/b][/color] His friends and family, especially his sibling; Without his prosthetic, he can't really move very easily[/indent]

[h2][color=50bfb0][b]Health[/b][/color][/h2]
[indent][color=6f7bcc][b]PHYSICAL HEALTH:[/b][/color] Fairly healthy aside from a low immune system
[color=6f7bcc][b]MENTAL HEALTH:[/b][/color] Mostly stable, though deals with PTSD, general anxiety, and depression
[color=6f7bcc][b]HABITS:[/b][/color]
[list][*] [color=9ac3db][b]Good -[/b][/color] Extremely helpful and caring; Rarely gives up; Physically active, and a healthy eater
[*] [color=9ac3db][b]Bad -[/b][/color] Constantly places others above himself; Tends to push himself way too far; Extremely stubborn
[*] [color=9ac3db][b]Nervous -[/b][/color] He mostly just tries to get away and hide, but if he can't, expect a lot a fidgeting and possibly lashing out[/list][/indent]

[h2][color=50bfb0][b]Relations[/b][/color][/h2]

[center][color=7581cd][i][b]{ Relationship Status }[/b][/i][/color]
Single and ready to mingle[/center]

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[hider=Family]
[u][b]Ha-Neul Mae[/b][/u]
[indent][color=9ac3db][b]​Connection:[/b][/color] Sibling
[color=9ac3db][b]Relationship:[/b][/color] Extremely Close
[sub][i][color=9ac3db]Played by:[/color] [@Baphomini][/i][/sub][/indent]

[u][b]Tohato Mae (Saeki)[/b][/u]
[indent][color=9ac3db][b]​Connection:[/b][/color] Nephew
[color=9ac3db][b]Relationship:[/b][/color] Very close
[sub][i][color=9ac3db]Played by:[/color] [@/Corvidoggo][/i][/sub][/indent]
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[hider=Friends + Partners]
[u][b]Axel Hennessey[/b][/u]
[indent][color=9ac3db][b]​Connection:[/b][/color] "Family"
[color=9ac3db][b]Relationship:[/b][/color] Close
[sub][i][color=9ac3db]Played by:[/color] [@Baphomini][/i][/sub][/indent]

[u][b]Chad Hennessey (Rae'ohul)[/b][/u]
[indent][color=9ac3db][b]​Connection:[/b][/color] "Family"
[color=9ac3db][b]Relationship:[/b][/color] Very Close
[sub][i][color=9ac3db]Played by:[/color] [@Baphomini][/i][/sub][/indent]

[u][b]Havryil Shwets[/b][/u]
[indent][color=9ac3db][b]​Connection:[/b][/color] Employee / "Family"
[color=9ac3db][b]Relationship:[/b][/color] Close
[sub][i][color=9ac3db]Played by:[/color] [@Baphomini][/i][/sub][/indent]

[u][b]Jarid Hennessey[/b][/u]
[indent][color=9ac3db][b]​Connection:[/b][/color] "Family"
[color=9ac3db][b]Relationship:[/b][/color] Close
[sub][i][color=9ac3db]Played by:[/color] [@Baphomini][/i][/sub][/indent]

[u][b]Vincent Hennessey[/b][/u]
[indent][color=9ac3db][b]​Connection:[/b][/color] "Family"
[color=9ac3db][b]Relationship:[/b][/color] Very Close
[sub][i][color=9ac3db]Played by:[/color] [@Baphomini][/i][/sub][/indent]
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[hider=Others]
[u][b]Shiori Saeki[/b][/u]
[indent][color=9ac3db][b]​Connection:[/b][/color] Tohato's Mother
[color=9ac3db][b]Relationship:[/b][/color] Very Toxic
[sub][i][color=9ac3db]Played by:[/color] [@/Corvidoggo][/i][/sub][/indent]

[u][b]Solum Rae'ohul[/b][/u]
[indent][color=9ac3db][b]​Connection:[/b][/color] Chad's Father
[color=9ac3db][b]Relationship:[/b][/color] Very Toxic
[sub][i][color=9ac3db]Played by:[/color] [@Baphomini][/i][/sub][/indent]
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[hider=Deceased]

[hider=Family]
[u][b]Jae-Seong Mae[/b][/u]
[indent][color=9ac3db][b]​Connection:[/b][/color] Father
[color=9ac3db][b]Relationship:[/b][/color] Very Close
[color=9ac3db][b]Cause of Death:[/b][/color] Gunshot (hate crime)
[sub][i][color=9ac3db]Played by:[/color] n/a[/i][/sub][/indent]

[u][b]Ji-Min Mae (Namgung)[/b][/u]
[indent][color=9ac3db][b]​Connection:[/b][/color] Mother
[color=9ac3db][b]Relationship:[/b][/color] Very Close
[color=9ac3db][b]Cause of Death:[/b][/color] Gunshot (hate crime)
[sub][i][color=9ac3db]Played by:[/color] n/a[/i][/sub][/indent]
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[hider=Friends + Partners]
[u][b]April Mason[/b][/u]
[indent][color=9ac3db][b]​Connection:[/b][/color] Friend
[color=9ac3db][b]Relationship:[/b][/color] Close
[color=9ac3db][b]Cause of Death:[/b][/color] Gunshot (school shooting)
[sub][i][color=9ac3db]Played by:[/color] n/a[/i][/sub][/indent]

[u][b]Jon Fjord[/b][/u]
[indent][color=9ac3db][b]​Connection:[/b][/color] Friend / Crush
[color=9ac3db][b]Relationship:[/b][/color] Close
[color=9ac3db][b]Cause of Death:[/b][/color] Gunshot (school shooting)
[sub][i][color=9ac3db]Played by:[/color] n/a[/i][/sub][/indent]

[u][b]Lori Wells[/b][/u]
[indent][color=9ac3db][b]​Connection:[/b][/color] Friend
[color=9ac3db][b]Relationship:[/b][/color] Close
[color=9ac3db][b]Cause of Death:[/b][/color] Gunshot (school shooting)
[sub][i][color=9ac3db]Played by:[/color] n/a[/i][/sub][/indent]
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[hider=Others]
(none at this time)
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[h2][color=50bfb0][b]Associations[/b][/color][/h2]
[indent][color=6f7bcc][b]OCCUPATION(s):[/b][/color] Co-Owner of Smooth Souls Cafe
[color=6f7bcc][b]CLUBS or GROUPS:[/b][/color]
[list][*] [color=9ac3db][b]active club tbn -[/b][/color] A club for people who like to be active; Member
[*] [color=9ac3db][b]veteran club tbn -[/b][/color] A club for retired veterans; Member
[*] [color=9ac3db][b]video game club tbn -[/b][/color] A club for people who like to play video games; Member[/list]
[color=6f7bcc][b]ALLEGIANCE(s):[/b][/color] None[/indent]

[h2][color=50bfb0][b]History[/b][/color][/h2]
[indent]Hyeon-Ju led a simple yet joyful life in the cozy apartment above his parents' bustling cafe. As the child of hardworking second-generation Korean immigrants, he spent many treasured afternoons assisting in the family business - mastering ancestral recipes and tending to the chickens and garden behind the shop. Though modest, his childhood overflowed with warmth and love. That same warmth endured even after Hyeon-Ju bravely came out as transgender in middle school. However, this idyllic world came crashing down at age twelve when his parents were tragically murdered in a horrific hate crime massacre. Orphaned alongside his older sibling Ha-Neul, the two grieving siblings found refuge with a kind family friend who kept the cafe running until Ha-Neul came of age and inherited the business. But the hardship did not cease for Hyeon-Ju. During his sophomore year of high school, he lost three close friends in a devastating school shooting. Witnessing the valiant response team galvanized his spirit - he too wanted to become a hero. After graduation, Hyeon-Ju pursued military training and eventually rose to become a highly decorated soldier in the Marines. Defending justice and honoring his lost loved ones gave his life purpose. He would have proudly served until retirement if not for the fateful blast during his final mission. Protecting a fellow soldier cost Hyeon-Ju his right leg, but he returned home a revered hero. Now retired, he cherishes time with his sibling's family while assisting in the cafe that harbors so many cherished memories.[/indent]

[indent][color=b29adb][b][ -- MAJOR LIFE CHAPTER -- ][/b][/color]
[indent]More in-depth story time[/indent][/indent]

[h2][color=50bfb0][b]Trivia[/b][/color][/h2]
[list][*] He often jokes about medical marijuana
[*] He does in fact partake; High Hyeon-Ju™ is a treat and likes to buy random stuff on the internet
[*] He's gotten into arguments with cops about his right to use the handicapped space; it usually ends in him removing his leg
[*] He's not above removing his leg and hitting someone with it[/list]

[h2][color=50bfb0][b]Gallery[/b][/color][/h2]
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Coming Soon!
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[hider=Literature]
Coming Soon!
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