Post by Lyrikitty on Dec 23, 2008 9:23:59 GMT -5
Everyone has issues with some characters, and here are a few things to consider when making them. This is not our Joining form, just an idea of some things to take into mind when making your characters to help you get a better feel.
Name: (Avoid terran names. Also, try to think about how your character's name is pronounced; If you can't say it out loud ten times quickly without messing it up, you should probably consider something else. Most names are an amalgam of the parents' names; This doesn't mean they'll be unpronounceable.)
Pronunciation:
Nickname:
Honorific: (if male rider only)
Birthdate:
Current Age:
Gender:
Rank: (All pernese have ranks.)
Birthplace: (There's nothing wrong with being born in the Weyr's territory. Not EVERYONE has to transfer. They're just assumed to have always been there.)
Current Location:
Mother/Father: (name, age, rank and location)
Siblings: (names, ranks, ages, locations)
Children:
Significant others: (Mates, friends, etc.)
PERSONA DESCRIPTION (REQUIRED)
Height: (Be realistic. No one is going to be 6'1 and 100 pounds and be healthy)
Body Type: (Be specific and descriptive. This is a short description of the persona's build and body shape.)
Physical Description: ( Build, Hair color/style, Eye color/shape, Complexion/Skin Color, Facial features, what your character LOOKS like. What makes them distinctive. Try to imagine you're describing them to someone who is blind. Try and avoid lists, as well.)
Style of dress: (Not a specific outfit. This is what sort of things they tend to wear)
Habits/Hobbies: (Everyone does SOMETHING in their free time.)
Pets: (What pets, names, appearance, personality. Everyone has their own thing, including your pets.)
Sexual Orientation: (homosexual, bisexual, or heterosexual)
Personality: (Please don't just list traits. What are your characters goals: short-term, long-term and life-long? What motivates your character? What is your character's greatest vice? virtue? temptation? fear?)
Background/history: (Try to avoid overdone cliches, like tortured holders, kids born in caves, and any kind of fighter-type. Weapons training is not that common on Pern.)
DRAGON INFORMATION (REQUIRED- if dragonrider only)
Name: (All dragons' names end in -th. Always, no exceptions.)
Color:
Weyr/Age Impressed: (Where was your dragon Impressed? How old was your persona when they Impressed)
Date Hatched/Sire/Dam:
Size/Wingspan:
Physical Description:
Personality:
Craft:
Specialty:
Rank:
Turns in craft:
Date/Age Apprenticed: (No apprentices under the age of twelve, please.)
Date/Age Journeyman: (no younger than 17)
Date/Age Master: (no younger than 30)
Studied under: (Who trained them in their craft?)
***If you are applying for Healercraft, the rank advancement is somewhat slower than in other crafts:
These are the age minimums for the Healercraft
12 turns, Junior Apprentice
17-18 turns, Senior Apprentice (minimum 6 years as Junior Apprentice)
20-21 turns, Journeyman (minimum 3 years as Senior Apprentice)
30 + turns, Master (minimum 10 years as Journeyman)
Hope this helps some of you out. =3
Name: (Avoid terran names. Also, try to think about how your character's name is pronounced; If you can't say it out loud ten times quickly without messing it up, you should probably consider something else. Most names are an amalgam of the parents' names; This doesn't mean they'll be unpronounceable.)
Pronunciation:
Nickname:
Honorific: (if male rider only)
Birthdate:
Current Age:
Gender:
Rank: (All pernese have ranks.)
Birthplace: (There's nothing wrong with being born in the Weyr's territory. Not EVERYONE has to transfer. They're just assumed to have always been there.)
Current Location:
Mother/Father: (name, age, rank and location)
Siblings: (names, ranks, ages, locations)
Children:
Significant others: (Mates, friends, etc.)
PERSONA DESCRIPTION (REQUIRED)
Height: (Be realistic. No one is going to be 6'1 and 100 pounds and be healthy)
Body Type: (Be specific and descriptive. This is a short description of the persona's build and body shape.)
Physical Description: ( Build, Hair color/style, Eye color/shape, Complexion/Skin Color, Facial features, what your character LOOKS like. What makes them distinctive. Try to imagine you're describing them to someone who is blind. Try and avoid lists, as well.)
Style of dress: (Not a specific outfit. This is what sort of things they tend to wear)
Habits/Hobbies: (Everyone does SOMETHING in their free time.)
Pets: (What pets, names, appearance, personality. Everyone has their own thing, including your pets.)
Sexual Orientation: (homosexual, bisexual, or heterosexual)
Personality: (Please don't just list traits. What are your characters goals: short-term, long-term and life-long? What motivates your character? What is your character's greatest vice? virtue? temptation? fear?)
Background/history: (Try to avoid overdone cliches, like tortured holders, kids born in caves, and any kind of fighter-type. Weapons training is not that common on Pern.)
DRAGON INFORMATION (REQUIRED- if dragonrider only)
Name: (All dragons' names end in -th. Always, no exceptions.)
Color:
Weyr/Age Impressed: (Where was your dragon Impressed? How old was your persona when they Impressed)
Date Hatched/Sire/Dam:
Size/Wingspan:
Physical Description:
Personality:
Craft:
Specialty:
Rank:
Turns in craft:
Date/Age Apprenticed: (No apprentices under the age of twelve, please.)
Date/Age Journeyman: (no younger than 17)
Date/Age Master: (no younger than 30)
Studied under: (Who trained them in their craft?)
***If you are applying for Healercraft, the rank advancement is somewhat slower than in other crafts:
These are the age minimums for the Healercraft
12 turns, Junior Apprentice
17-18 turns, Senior Apprentice (minimum 6 years as Junior Apprentice)
20-21 turns, Journeyman (minimum 3 years as Senior Apprentice)
30 + turns, Master (minimum 10 years as Journeyman)
Hope this helps some of you out. =3