{ Character Creation }

QUICK OVERVIEW:
Before you get started with your character creation here is the rundown about each section. We ask that you be creative with your overall design/information considering how some certain “themes” can be very common. But please do not go overboard with your ideas either. If you must choose a “common theme”, try your best to impress us with your OC’s background information~! In addition, be warned that there will be a few restrictions to certain sections.

Please also keep in mind that when we ask for dead looking kids this does not mean jump straight to gore. Blood and gore does not equal spooky. Body horror is acceptable but should work with your character's theme.

What we are looking for:

• Appearance: No body parts on the app should be cut off and your OC must fit within the frame of the application sheet. Twisted/spoopy lookin~ (AKA: They look DEAD, MACABRE!)
  
• Species/Theme & Cause of Death: Originality
• Outfit & Weapon: Design matches the theme of your character, which also must tie back to their BG info.
• Battle Strategy/Abilities & Magic: Try not to overpower your OC. Keep things basic for now -- they will later gain experience/upgrades..
• Cause of Death: Be mindful to your viewers when determining the cause of death.

If you do have any more questions about what we are looking for or if things are too restricting, please do not hesitate to ask!

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Appearance:

• Age: 9-13
• Full body (please no parts of their bodies are being cut off)
• Corresponds with the theme/species you choose (see below) with that twisted spin to it~!
• Ideas & design inspiration can be found here:  CLICK ME (Remember that blood/gore doesn't exactly equal macabre/creepy!)
  

Species/Theme:

We encourage you to think out of the box. Whether it be the color scheme of desserts, being inspired by fruits, picking your favorite flowers, tea flavors, warm/cool tones... whatever you guys prefer! Before picking a theme, here’s one thing you also need to think about: it has to make sense and tie back to your OC’s history.Why did you choose to go with that theme?? If any case you want to go with the “common” route, you can choose your OC to be a werewolf, vampire, witch, etc. HOWEVER be warned that we will judge you heavily since these types of species are very common. Just think: DEAD/monster kids. (P.S. Please no furries/anthros)

Outfit:

Your OC’s outfit should match the theme/species of your OC (as mentioned above). In addition, your characters will be in combat so think carefully about what accessories you choose to add to your outfit. For example, if you decide to add a bazillion belts, chains, and ribbons to your OC… what purpose do they serve? Do they aid your character in battle? Or is it just because “it looks cool?!” Do not go overboard or do not add things that do not make sense!

In addition, please make your outfit designs age appropriate. These kids are only 9 to 13 years olds. Depending on what era you choose your OC’s outfit to be, also try your best to make the designs match the time period. The kids do have magic so they are allowed to customize their outfits if they wish.

PS: Bonus points for making it a twisted/creepy version of whatever theme you use! (Please don’t be TOO gory though.)

Weapon:

Your OC’s weapon will be their main method for fighting. Of course they will have magic to aid in battle, however they are more support for your character (please refer to the Magic section for more details). As mentioned with the theme/species, we will have some restrictions of certain type of weapons. Your theme is a dessert? Why not have a massive fork and/or spoon as a weapon? Or maybe it’s a flower theme? Utilize those roots and forge them into something man! Do not make your weapon too powerful, your character must have the ability to control them as well! ONE weapon-type per child until they gain more experience!

                                                        Banned Weapons:

• scythes
• blood/shadow/mind manipulation

Battle Strategy/Abilities:

How does your character fight? Once you get accepted, your character will be new to the whole concept of fighting. They will have no mentor to teach them their abilities -- your OC will have to discover their abilities on their own through gradual experience. You can tie the ability to your OC’s past living experience -- will that give them an advantage to their newly found magical/fighting skills? When they were alive, did they used to imagine they have some type of magical power when they played? Again, your character is new to all of this, so we don’t expect them to be pro at thier skills instantly. What fun would that be anyway?

Weakness/Critical Hit:

In addition to their weakness, please remember to add their "critical hit". Despite your OC having a high pain tolerance and being a bit hard to “kill”, please include what their MAJOR weakness is -- aka a blow or certain action to your OC's body that will render them defenseless/helpless until proper help get's to them. Usually, their critical hit will be related to their death. Examples: head being chopped off, being burned repeatedly with no time to heal, etc. Only your OC is aware of their weakness and must do their best to prevent another death.

Magic:

Your character will start out with the most basic and simple magic skills. As they gradually destroy a number amount of monsters, they will be gaining experience points in order to upgrade and add to their skills. (Please refer to the How Things Work journal for more information). However, magic will only be used as more of a support role rather than your character’s made mode of fighting. Your OC’s weapon will be their main method of battle. As a new recruit, your character will start off with one basic defense spell and one healing spell.

As you gain new skills, elemental magic can be unlocked. Any type of elemental magic will ONLY be used as an additional ability to your weapon. (Your weapon channels the elemental magic -- for example coating your weapon with fire). You cannot simply conjure up elemental magic out of thin air.

History:

At the end of the history, please mention what your OC will experience when they encounter the reaper while making their contract. Note that we don’t only want your OC to “suddenly find themselves waking up in Limbo”.

In addition, the contract is made before they die. What your OC will usually experience while making their contract will vary. However, what is only known so far is that before the brink of their final breath, the world around them seems to have slowed down (maybe even into a stop). A blurry image of the reaper will be seen though it is unsure of how they really look like. Only for sure your OC will notice the voice of the reaper while the contract is being offered. Once the deal has been made, the Soul-Binder is made, and automatically the time of death will continue.

Please mention their real name throughout the majority of the history. It is not until they have made the contract where they start using their “alias”.

Cause of Death:

Seeing how this group will be revolving around death, you should be advised ahead of time that things may get morbid and could cause triggers if you have any. Any form of graphic rape, excessive use of child abuse, or self-harm will not  be tolerated! If you must include such things in your character’s history, please be indirect or subtle about it. (Or at least put a warning beforehand!)

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Include this Information in your Application Description:

- Alias: (This name will be the main name they will be referred to in their app sheet. It is optional if they want to be referred to their nickname or real name.)
- Name: (Former name -- when they were alive: first + last name)
- Gender:
- Species/ (or Theme):
- Age: (Age of death/appearance)
- Birthdate:

- Height: (ft/in AND cm)
- Weight: (lbs AND kg)
- Eyes:
- Hair:

- Color Scheme: