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James Campbell (1/2)
Age: 22
Email: goggleboy at gmail
Messager(s): fight it loud [aim]
Appearance: Like his sister, James is blond-haired, but in contrast, he has a much healthier complexion and his eyes are a darker brown. He is of average height, leaning on the taller side of the scale, but he is lanky, like a boy who is still catching up to his teenage growth spurt. From being in the sun so much, he has a very light spattering of freckles across the top of his cheeks and the bridge of his nose, though they’re so faint they’re barely noticeable. He wears the school uniform, but on weekends, he replaces his formal attire for a regular long-sleeved button-up.
Personality:
Though his upbringing could have made James quite a bit of a snob, he and his sister narrowly managed to escape that fate by the sheer fact that no matter what, James and Eleanor would always, at least, have to share with each other. Lively and outgoing, James makes friends easily with freely-given smiles and a very gentlemanly formality that has been ingrained into him. He is chivalrous to women, most of all (except Eleanor, maybe), perhaps in compensation for the lack of a woman’s touch in the Campbell childhood. He is not afraid to strike up conversations or initiate interaction, sometimes to the annoyance of more sullen peers.
In complement to that, however, James is a very independent and stubborn boy, and he has grown some resistance to the fact that he was so lucky in his childhood, when everyone else seemed to be suffering. He almost considers it a disadvantage, sometimes, and is constantly trying to prove that he is more world-weary and knowledgeable than some Little Master of a rich household.
Of course, he isn’t some sage of the world, so this facet of his personality takes form in the fact that when the going gets tough, James is a perfectionist. He has high standards for himself and for everyone else. He just expects people to do not only well, but as well as he thought they would. James will often push too hard. This, in combination to his energetic gung-ho attitude, makes him inconsiderate. Sometimes, he simply needs someone to bulldoze him down in his war path and remind him that hey, humans need a breather before always charging forward. Subtlety doesn’t work very well on him – a slap on the face will do more than hints woven into some conversation. James has a lot of pride built into his character, and it makes for a good fighter, just not always a good sympathizer.
Despite that, James usually means well. Unforgiving as he is on the outside, he has a soft heart for things he cares about, and can ultimately let his friends and family get away with any liberties they take with him.
James Campbell (2/2)
James and Eleanor were born in Pennsylvania as children of privilege, to a wealthy family that, by some stroke of fortune, managed to retain their abundance despite the downturn of the economy by relying on the steel industry, which had prospered despite the hard times. Born six minutes later than his elder sister, James nonetheless experienced the same pampered treatment that shaped their childhood. They grew up attended by many helping hands, but by the stern hand of their single father, however, neither child grew excessively spoiled, even if sometimes, the naiveté of a wealthy background sometimes shows through.
That is, to say, the Campbell family has never known hardship.
Their education had been at the forefront of their father’s concerns, and he had them sent to well-funded and well-equipped institutions since they were old enough to attend. Both siblings proved to perform well in their studies, as well, and even though their hobbies and circles of friends began to drift apart – James to his shooting and Eleanor to her cooking – the two twins and their father remained a close-knit triad of a family. Of course, they had their trifle fights, as siblings are wont to do, but to put it simply: it was an uneventful, but fortunate life, better than could be said for many Americans during the era.
Adessi was the latest of the educational endeavors their father sent them on. Truthfully, James had wanted to attend a boarding school somewhere further away, having always been the more fiercely independent of the two, and, as a boy, eager to prove himself in a world of men, but ultimately agreed to wait until university for that. Their grades and affluence certainly did nothing to mitigate their chances of acceptance, and the fall after turning fifteen, both James and Eleanor were promptly enrolled.
Weapon: Hunting Rifle
Stats: Agility, Strength, Magic, Luck, Vitality
Persona: Caledfwlch → Arthur (Caledfwlch is the Welsh name for the Excalibur, Arthur’s legendary sword, and Arthur, of course, is the same legendary Arthur Pendragon of lore. Like most other Emperor personas, Arthur is a king.)
Strength: Water → Ice
Weakness: Fire
Primary Skillset: Water → Ice
Secondary Skillset: Physical (Strike)
Other: James is a big fan of baseball, but he has never exactly learned how to play, being that he wasn’t exactly one of those kids around the neighborhood you could round up for a friendly game. The schools he went to also preferred classier recreational activities like…riding a horse, which he actually does with some proficiency, even if it’s torture on his back.
Also, Eleanor is actually the Empress character reserved (by a friend). I tried not to incorporate much about her in my application, but obviously parts of the history will be shared. I hope sibling characters are all right?
FREEBIES?!
Eleanor 1/2
Age: 21
Email: parfait(x)live.com
Messager(s): MSN: parfait(x)live.com ; AIM:boysbejustice
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Arcana: Empress
Time Period: 1934
Name: Eleanor Campbell
Gender: Female
Blood Type: Type B
Birthday/Sign: June 19 (Gemini)
Age: 17
Occupation/Grade: 11th Grade Student
Room:
PB: N/A
Appearance: Eleanor is a pale-faced, pretty girl. Her creamy-white complexion is the object of envy for many girls of her age (although it would probably be classified as “pasty” in modern times). Her image can be likened to many of the pin-up beauties of the time. She’s a 1934-make American doll, boasting feminine curves, rosy cheeks, and blonde curly hair. Her hair is straight naturally, but she painstakingly curls it every morning to keep onboard with current trends. At its full length, her hair falls a few centimeters past her shoulders, however after coiled and parted into a side-bob, it looks about medium length. Her eyes are rich hazel, often reflecting a bright, forest-like brown. She freckles easy when exposed to the sunlight, and because of this carries a parasol with her on sunny days.
She is very up-to-date with current fashion trends. When not in uniform, she can be seen wearing any combination of hats, dresses, and heels. Occasionally she likes to accessorize with pearls and brooches. Her style of dress can be described as elegant and conservative. Although she has some interest in brands and shopping, most of her clothes are self-made. She collects patterns and fabrics from around the world. There’s not much she can’t make with her singer sewing machine and her own two hands. She often dresses her uniform up with hair ties and bows— and in the wintertime, with scarves.
Personality: Although she can be a bit snide at times, Eleanor isn’t a total snob. Albeit being spoiled by her privileged lifestyle, her brother kept her humble and clear-headed. Unlike her brother, friends don’t come to her easy (no thanks to her often nitpicky and stuffy behaviors), but she extends her friendship without bias. She is relatively liberal about who she will show affection, and although she can be cold-natured at times, she cares when it counts the most. Friends and family are the most important things in her life, although she often claims to be preoccupied with school and her hobbies. She is constantly making gifts for her friends and family. She’s quite good at sewing, baking, and other domestic duties— as she was trained that these were essential skills for a proper lady, and she often uses these skills to brighten other people’s day.
Eleanor ‘s lived a somewhat sheltered life, and a s a result of this upbringing she’s a little bit prudish. She’s the type to wrinkle her brows and turn up her nose towards acts of deviancy, and she often scolds her brother for some of his more wild behavior. Eleanor often takes her responsibilities very seriously, and does not lend herself easily to crude humor and ill-thought out actions. She does not take very kindly to things that offend her system of morals, and her knee-jerk reactions to such can sometimes get her in trouble. While her strict moral code can aid her in making the charitable and kind decisions, it can also become hindering in the way that it sets up moral standards for others. This occasionally causes Eleanor to come off as ostracizing. Give her some time, however, and she may begin to question the validity of some of her judgments.
Eleanor 2/2
History: Eleanor was born into the Campbell family only 6 minutes after her twin Brother, James. The Campbell family has been notably well-off for some centuries now, having conducted some major business in the steel and metal-work fields. Eleanor and James lived a life of privilege, and have been sheltered from the “real world” as a result of that. Although at times naïve to the greater reality, they avoided entitlement issues thanks to having one another’s company. In all their disagreements and rivalries, Eleanor and James ultimately benefitted from having to share and compensate for one another.
In addition to her school education, Eleanor was tended to by several tutors that lectured her in domestic skills. She took a particular liking to cooking and sewing, her teachings extended to housework, painting, and piano as well— although her skills were a bit lacking in the latter two. She and her brother’s extra-curricular activities were kept quite separate prior to their enrollment in Adessi, but even despite they were very close. Although they fought like siblings often do, they were overall quite supportive of each-other throughout their youth. The Campbell name represents very tightly weaved family bonds, and Eleanor and James relationship is exemplary of this.
Weapon: Parasol; With its steel base it can deliver quite a beating.
Stats: Magic, Luck, Agility, Vitality, Strength
Persona: Helen of Troy
Strength: Fire
Weakness: Ice
Primary Skillset: Fire
Secondary Skillset: Status
Other: Eleanor has an unusual infatuation with creatures typically thought to be of the “creepy, crawly” kind. One of her most prized possessions is her pet Tarantula named after the German composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. While enrolled in Adessi, she stows her pet away beneath a loose floor plank under her bed.
Dante 1/2
Age: 20
Email: aetitus[at]gmail[dot]com
Messager(s): MSN; aetitus[at]live[dot]com. AIM; aphelionix.
Arcana: Hermit
Time Period: 1934
Name: Dante Luciano, but took up the moniker ‘Daniel’ to sound more American.
Gender: Male
Blood Type: Type O-
Birthday/Sign: January 15th / Capricorn
Age: 17
Occupation/Grade: 11th Grade (junior)
Room:
PB: Self-drawn.
Appearance: Taking after the northern Italian side of his family (his mother’s side), Dante has a light complexion, blue-green eyes, and light brown hair, cut short. He’s only about 5’6”, with a thin stature. He’s used to doing work though, giving him some definition. He also has a large scar on the right side of his neck, between neck and shoulder. It’s easy to miss despite the size, having healed well, but shines differently than the rest of his skin.
On days with no school, he often still dresses semi-formally, wearing button-up collared shirts (that hide his scar for the most part) and dark-colored vests. Sometimes he’ll spruce it up with a necktie. One of his favorite things to wear is a gray ivy cap. With his school uniform, he doesn’t make many changes; just wears his vest underneath, and carries his hat rather than wears it. (Ever polite.) Once outdoors, though, he’ll usually put it back on out of habit.
Personality: Dante appears as uncaring and serious, always doing his studies or work rather than having fun or making friends. However, this isn’t an entirely accurate first impression – although solemn and usually keeping to himself, he can get along with people if he wants; probably due to his manners, or agreeing easily, because he doesn’t like conflict. Sometimes he comes off as a pushover because of this.
He’s very patient, but difficult to read. It’s not often that he’ll reveal what’s on his mind. This tends to backfire when people misunderstand him, which is one of the few things that make him short-tempered. He doesn’t like to repeat himself or force people to read between the lines. When he loses his patience, he tends to get embarrassed and distance himself after apologizing. He hates not being in control of his temper. Dante is also commonly misunderstood because of his curt choice of words, but really, it’s because he’s afraid he’ll say something in English incorrectly. At least, some of the time. After all, he’s used to being around his father and uncle who are involved in the mafia, and the harsh language tends to rub off. That’s Dante at his worse – distant, cold, and sharp-tongued.
At his best, however, Dante is rather engaged in learning. If there is something he doesn’t understand, he seeks out to be educated on it. Sometimes, he’s a little oblivious to the obvious because of the purely educational context in which he learns things, and can be spacey when he teaches himself too much, getting too deep in thought. But above all else, Dante values his famiglia; his mother especially. Friendship, unfortunately, is not high on his priorities. Not because he’s not interested, but because he is not familiar with having friends.
But, overall, Dante has no complaints about life. He is agreeable, and generally happy. Sometimes he’s lonely without his family, but he figures he’ll definitely see them again – he promised his mother.
Dante 2/2
However, it wasn’t exactly a safe life of privilege. Although a peaceful man at heart, Dante’s father couldn’t possibly avoid conflict in his work. Too often he had to go to the “family doctor” (read: doctor who would hide the legalities) with injuries. Only once had Dante and his mother gotten directly involved, by a job gone wrong, which was where the scar on his neck came from. Dante doesn’t speak of the incident, however, since his family survived and healed past it. There was no reason to hang on – it was simply part of his father’s business. However, after that, he refused to take up in his father’s place when he became of age. Though disappointed, his father understood. For a while after the incident, Dante and his mother lived with her brother in Florence for safety reasons. Coincidentally, he is also involved in organized crime. (Guess how his parents met?) Dante became very close with his uncle and uncle’s family, which consisted of three cousins, and his aunt.
They lived with them for about a year before returning to Naples, and then a few months later, in 1933, Dante immigrated to America with his mother, leaving their father behind. His father warned them that things weren’t going to be looking good for Italy soon, and sent them on their way for something better, knowing his son wouldn’t be taking his place. (Even though things were not great for America either, they managed.) Dante was to support his mother by getting an education and starting work in the ‘Land of the Free,’ and was sent to Adessi Hall to complete high school, with enough money to last them a year or two. (This is when he took up the name Daniel to avoid discrimination.) Unfortunately, his mother is a delicate woman, and began to suffer much more stress after being in America – missing her husband, and constantly worrying for him. Nowadays, the only thing that puts a true smile on her face is receiving a letter from him.
Weapon: Fencing foil, and eventually, fencing sabre.
Stats: Agility, Magic, Strength, Luck, Vitality.
Persona: Morpheus → Astraeus
Strength: Electricity
Weakness: Ice
Primary Skillset: Slash physical → Pierce
Secondary Skillset: Electricity
Other: Dante has a particular interest in astronomy, idolizing the work of Galileo Galilei and what he brought to the world of science. This conflicts with his love of sleeping, as he’ll often stay up to stargaze. He’s usually none too happy about being rudely woken up, either, even if he pretends otherwise. Instead, he’ll spend the morning in complete silence until he calms down. (It takes him a while to catch up with what's going on, too.)