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Current I just saw the new Masters of The Universe, would recommend, especially if, like me, you were in the target audience back in the 1980's
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Ugh, another payday where I'm immediately broke again. Stupid bills. -_-U
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@D3AD ST4R good news! Your ass can hide safe inside pants and attend social activities like RP without having to feel exposed or judged! Pants; it'll change your life!
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I want Terry Crews as Prince Adam/He-Man; "By the power of Greyskull, I have the POWEEEEEEEERRRRR!!!!"
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Meowdy, ny'all
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Bios are stupid; oh, sure, everyone can see them, but I bet nobody reads them.

Rude hand gestures and shpadoinkle, there.

No, I wasn't drunk when I wrote this, but I was very tired.

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Great posts, so far!

No rush, going to let the other two have a chance to post, and y'all can even interact if the characters are so inclined. I'll announce here when I'm going to post.
@RickyG85

An interesting first IC post… What did you envision for our Character’s arrivals?

Would you like us to each arrive separately?


Hmmm... I guess I could have written y'all into the scene directly, I thought it would have come off as railroading.

I leave it up to y'all if any of you know each other already, but it would be convenient if all the characters found an excuse to be there, and somebody sets off the plot hook/"takes the bait".

"You're all hanging out in a tavern" and all that jazz.

Is that a satisfactory answer? I just don't want to be controlling, but now I worry I haven't given y'all enough to work with...
A quiet town of no significance to anyone who doesn't live there, "Nowhere" is a place that has come to appreciate the lack of excitement in these trying times.

In fact, some have taken advantage of the opportunity to move in seemingly to escape the madness and chaos of modern living. It's almost like a vision of "the way things used to be"; clean streets, the locals are respectful but not unfriendly, the kids play outside and the teens draw the line at benign vandalism around Halloween, most of the time.

And yet...

There is a place like this in every town such as this one- A place that some just instinctively dislike; a specific location that some people just can't help but avoid, surrounded by rumors because nobody seems to know the history of it/just where it came from.

Intriguingly's is one such place.

By all appearances, it's just an antique shop. Nobody knows where the goods come from- they never see trucks or other deliveries, even the mail service doesn't seem to go there!

The owner/operator doesn't ease any confusion or tension; "Lewis Orpheus-Kornelius Imp"; "Mr. Imp", as he introduces himself. pale as the grave, eyes yellow and bloodshot, long bony fingers, hooked nose, slightly frizzy short blonde hair and an ever present toothy grin. He always wears the same attire; a well worn top hat, and a positively 19th century suit, complete with an overcoat that was more stitches than actual cloth at this point. He would have blended right in with a traveling side-show. Nobody really knows who he is, where he came from, or even where he lives. In fact, nobody has even seen him outside of his shop!

Local teens often browse the shop, in the same spirit of games like "Who will step closest to the haunted house"; there's a rumor that people who stay in the shop too long just... "Disappear".

And yet, people do sincerely patronize the establishment; not often enough that Intriguingly's has lost it's mystery, but most don't talk about the place.

One day, Nowhere was going about it's day like any other, including a few browsers of the antique shop, and some truant youths pretending to browse, and Mr. Imp pointing to a sign on the wall, reciting his rules for them as if it were the first time, in his creepy, breathy voice that somehow projects to the entire front of the store, "-And remember, young ones, these simple rules to abide: Hoods down, Sunglasses off. No open Backpacks, You break it, you buy it, Indoor voices, Walking Feet, and-" He pointed a gnarly digit to a large, framed red sign on a wall- "Do Not Open The Back-Room Door..." His gesture shifted to a short hall, where there was a heavy door just passed the restroom. No locks, or bolts, not even a sign, and even the arrangement of shelves and merchandise seems as if even the antiques give the door a healthy amount of space.

And it was the only time Mr. Imp stopped smiling. It snapped back, of course, as he finished, taking off his hat and giving a bow, "Follow the rules, and we can all be friends. Welcome to Intriguingly's, and have a nice day!"


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✿ Personality & Background: Miko has always been the type of girl you’d describe as a “wallflower.” Preferring the company of her cat and finding more comfort between the pages of a book than with people, Miko is a woman of few words and even fewer friends. Not for lack of trying, she simply struggled to… Fit in. Partying, gossip and boys ignited nothing within her. She didn’t crave popularity, she didn’t bend to the will of others. Miko’s mother always told her she had an “old spirit.” She’s not unkind nor unpleasant. No one would describe her particularly negatively… In fact, it’s unlikely that anyone would describe her at all.

Up until recently, Miko has managed to coast through life, education and her earlier 20s fairly unscathed. Not a bully nor bullied, from a dedicated student to a committed employee, she’s enjoyed the anonymity of fading into the background. That way, she can focus on her writing. Miko has a blog, an online platform of reasonable popularity, where she pours her well-hidden personality and life’s philosophies under the alias “Mickey.” The blog “Dear No One” started off, initially, as an online journal for teenage Miko. The blog served as a soundboard for the person she kept hidden away inside, a place to describe her apparently relatable life and her innermost thoughts. “Dear, No One” became Miko’s safe haven for a soul felt unseen. As the blog gained traction, Miko’s confidence grew. She began documenting her solo adventures; Her travels, camping trips, hikes… Everything. The loneliness of her day to day life quickly faded away as she interacted with her readers. The online audience of strangers provided her with the false feeling of friendship...

Then, her mother died. And everything changed. Suddenly, she craved real connection. The one person who saw her, really saw her, was gone. The fragility of life became, all at once, abundantly clear and Miko promised her mother she’d make an effort to put herself out there. She promised her she’d embrace life not just as Mickey… But as Miko, too. Her philosophy was to “say yes.” Say yes to new experiences, new people, new friends.

✿ Skills:
• Well-Read: Being a bookworm has its upsides.
• Astute: All her time on the outskirts left Miko plenty of time to observe people, analysing their behaviours.
• Curious: She loves to know the answers. Nothing bugs her more than a question mark. If there’s a question that needs answering or a problem that needs solving, Miko’s thirst for knowledge compels her to persist until she reaches a conclusion.
• Creative: Reading, writing, theatre, music… The Arts are a what lights a fire beneath Miko. In creativity, she can be her truest self.

✿ Her smartphone / A journal & pen / Her bank card & ID


Hmm! Not bad; I'm very happy with this crop of characters! A clear sense of personality/identity, but with room to grow, and room to get in on these adventures!

Move this one to the character tab, while I get back to work on the opening (hoping to have it posted soon; if you're subscribed to this thread, you'll know almost as soon as it is.)
Ok, I think we're in good shape, here, I'm going to try and get the opening post up in the next few days.
After some percolating .... if you want anything changed, let me know.



Sorry it took me so long to read this, I saw it this morning but couldn't stay awake.

I appreciate you worked in a hook to more obviously work this character into the story!

I approve of the character sheet, with the caveat of a different image- I'm not going to harp on the ai, but one of the tags is "anime/manga", so if you could make it more that art style, I'd appreciate it.

Other than that, you're good!
Something has been brewed.



Great! To the character tab!


Character Name: Dante Flores

Personality: Dante Flores is the kind of person who always seems put together. He’s charming, stylish, good with people, and knows how to make a strong impression without looking like he’s trying too hard, even when he absolutely is. He cares a lot about how he looks and how others see him. He likes beauty, likes feeling in control, and hates giving people a reason to look down on him. He can be vain, a little dramatic, and defensive when he feels judged, especially by people who assume that because he’s into fashion and social media, he must be shallow. Dante is more sensitive than he wants anyone to know. When he’s scared or hurt, he usually tries to cover it with humor, attitude, or by acting like he’s fine. He likes to seem confident, but a lot of that confidence is an act, and when things go wrong, it freaks him out more than he would want to admit.

Background: Dante is a 23 year old fashion and lifestyle influencer. He’s built a decent local following by posting outfit photos, cafe visits, boutique finds, event appearances, and yes the occasional thirst trap. He has a good eye for what people will respond to, and a knack for making things sound more interesting than they are, which is why his content does so well. He didn’t come from money or instant internet fame, and he worked hard to build what he has now. he knows the local scene better than anyone. He knows which places are actually worth going to, who talks to who, and how to get information from people without making it obvious he’s fishing for it.

Skills: People skills - He knows how to charm people, work a room, and influence how others see him.

Photography - Knows composition, lighting, and visual detail

Video editing - Can film, cut, and edit content together.

Local knowledge — knows trendy spots, neighborhoods, and social circles

Fashion and style: He has a strong sense of what looks good and how to put an outfit together.

items:
  • Smartphone
  • Portable charger
  • Wallet
  • Keys
  • A satchel to carry his things in.
  • Lip balm
  • Compact mirror
  • Mini perfume
  • Phone tripod
  • Digital camera


Nice! Approved!
Ok, I have an OOC up, here's the link! Looking forward to character submissions, and getting started (hopefully) some time this week!

https://www.roleplayerguild.com/topics/197985-intriguinglys/ooc
Curses, sorcery, monsters and all manner of unpleasantness; that's what awaits you!
And all because you just couldn't stay away from that place...

Every town or city has such a place; the source of rumors and urban legends, etc. Neighborhoods have the house the local kids can only run passed, the one that's rumored to be haunted, or the home of a witch, and places where a wide variety of terrible-yet-suspect claims are said to have taken place.

This rp is about one such place; the players, directly or indirectly, get swept up through a series of events and into a great (and at times daunting) modern-day quest! To find everything that's been unleashed, contain them, and bring them back to their rightful place before too much damage is done!

My rules are, in my opinion, reasonable(obviously, follow the rules of the site as well)-

1 character per player; I will handle all extras.

This is an "Urban Fantasy" sort of setting; the supernatural/paranormal is real, and the modern world is unaware of that, so characters aren't going to be experienced monster hunters or anything like that. You're going to have to learn, adapt and adjust over the course of the adventures.

Improv; don't overthink it, write whatever you want, but keep to the limits of good taste, and coordinate with fellow players where they are involved, and before you click "post".

lastly... I'm hoping for a horror/adventure tone. Humor isn't forbidden, just use it sparingly, and read the proverbial room before inserting any levity to a scene.

The character sheet is simple:

Character Name:
Personality: (a paragraph is fine)
Bacground/skills: (again, don't need a life story, and try not to go above 5 skills)
items: (don't write a dnd dungeon crawler's kit, just useful things you might reasonably have on your person at a given time, the rest you procure through roleplay)
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