Tʜᴇ Rᴏᴀᴅ Lᴇss Tʀᴀᴠᴇʟʟᴇᴅ Bʏ {literate ; closed}

[Keriae]

Lɪɢʜᴛ ɪɴ ᴛʜᴇ ᴛᴜɴɴᴇʟ sᴇᴇᴍs sᴏ ᴅᴀʀᴋ
Wᴇ'ᴠᴇ ʙᴇᴇɴ ғᴏᴏʟᴇᴅ ғʀᴏᴍ ᴛʜᴇ sᴛᴀʀᴛ.
Sᴏᴍᴇ ᴀʀᴇ ᴡᴇᴀᴋ ᴀɴᴅ sᴏᴍᴇ ᴀʀᴇ sᴛʀᴏɴɢ.
ɴᴏᴡ ᴘʀᴇᴘᴀʀᴇ ғᴏʀ ᴡʜᴀᴛ's ᴛᴏ ᴄᴏᴍᴇ

ʏᴇᴀʜ ʏᴇᴀʜ
Tɪᴍᴇ ɪs ʀᴜɴɴɪɴɢ ᴏᴜᴛ
Aɴᴅ ɴᴏᴏɴᴇ sᴇᴇᴍs ᴛᴏ ᴄᴀʀᴇ
(ɪᴛ's ᴊᴜsᴛ ᴛᴏᴏ ᴍᴜᴄʜ)

Tᴏᴏ ᴍᴜᴄʜ ɪs ɴᴇᴠᴇʀ ᴇɴᴏᴜɢʜ
Wᴇ'ʟʟ ɴᴇᴠᴇʀ ʟɪᴠᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴛᴇʟʟ
Wᴇ'ʟʟ ɴᴇᴠᴇʀ ʟɪғᴇ ᴛᴏ sᴇᴇ
Tʜᴇ ᴄᴏʟʟɪsɪᴏɴ
Wᴇ'ʟʟ ɴᴇᴠᴇʀ ʟɪғᴇ ᴛᴏ sᴇᴇ
Tʜᴇ ᴄᴏʟʟɪsɪᴏɴ

:: name ::
When he was born, he was given the name of Korbin, which is Latin for "dark haired" and English for "little crow, raven". His last name, Evenwood, has been passed through his family for years.

:: age ::
He's the same age as his fellows: sixteen years of age. In fact, his birthday was the February just past: February the twelth, to be precise.

:: gender ::
This should be pretty obvious, despite his long hair. Korbin is male, a boy. And at the end, he hopes to become a man.

:: love interest and orientation::
Korbin has no current love interest, and is straight.

:: interests ::
Combat, shooting, things of that sort of nature.

:: strengths and weaknessess ::
Shooting is definately Korbin's strong point. He's been training since he can remember, and nearly always hits his target. However, he isn't exactly great with knowing how to deal with others' emotions and doesn't know a great deal about healing.

:: guide ::
Korbin has not found his guide yet, and hopes that it will be someone who suitably matches his personality but also levels him out.

:: kin ::
One sibling, an older brother whom died on his own Passage, a flaxen blonde with the name of Leo. His mother bore the name of Xanthe, and his father the name of Cetus.

:: personality ::
Korbin almost seems to have two different sides to him. Most of the time, he's a joking, carefree young fellow, with an impish aruora about him. He's not afraid to let go and have a good time.

However, he is also defiant, and finds it hard to listen to others, and obey orders. He challenges opposition and authority whenever he can. He wants to be known as the person that will not stand down, that will always make sure that the best decisions are made, even if that includes sacrifices.

Of course, being the person he is, Korbin can be reckless, not thinking before he rushes into things. Sometimes, this proves to be an advantage; surprise is always a good tactic when it comes to battle. However, it can also be a disadvantage, and has lead to him already gaining small scars.

Korbin is mentally nimble and, when insulted, will come back with an insult just as strong, or maybe even stronger. Another side of this is, when in a sticky situation, he can come up with a plan that should help him and his companions.

Korbin is also chivalrous: he will not hesitate to jump into battle to defend his friends. Sure, some of them have been a bit rude, but he couldn't care less. The people around him are his family, his friends, his very reason for being continously loyal. He will help anyone in trouble, no matter the consequences.

:: history ::
Like many of his people, Korbin was born on the road, much like the constantly migrating reindeer. While his mother was strong, and had already given birth to one son (who, at this time, was a mere three years of age), the birth was long and difficult. Eventually, a small being no bigger than a loaf of bread with a soft covering of dark hair was born, with much resembelence to his mother, while his brother was a spitting image of their father. Over the course of the months, bonds formed and grew, as did the child, who had been christened "Korbin".

At the age of six, his father decided that his youngest son should start learning to defend himself, for many dangers they could meet while they traveled. So, with the help of his brother, Korbin began to learn the art of combat, and it was obvious that his favourite weapon was the bow and arrow. So he focused mainly on that, while still learning with daggers, knives and spears. Of course, learning to hunt came hand in hand with learning to defend, and, at the age of twelve, Korbin managed to bring down a young fawn.

Two years later, Leo embarked on his Passage. Korbin, while tearful, gave his brother a warm hug, a final goodbye, and watched him walk away. When the rest returned, Leo was not among them. Word spread that he had been killed when a pack of wolves attacked, and his body had not been able to be returned. The Evenwood family grieved for a long time, and Korbin's mother almost refused to let her youngest son leave. However, Korbin is determained to prove himself and come back with his Guide, and show his parents that they have no need to worry.

:: appearance and paraphernalia ::
Standing around five foot ten inches, once could say that Korbin is tall: in fact, he's the tallest in his family. The other, most obvious thing about his appearance is his long, untameable dark hair, a strong brunette or chocolate shade which changes it's hue in different light conditions. During the summer, it may be braided in order to keep it from his face. In the summer, it will be left to hang down freely. Every so often, he will get the hair at the front trimmed: it's almost a fringe, and he can't aim properly with it in his face. His eyes match his hair, but are even darker: an irrestisable dark chocolate, almost black that seem to pull someone in. they often show his emotions, which he detestes.

His skin could be described as pale, but in truth is has a slightly golden shean to it, and no one understands why. Around his mouth, he has a thin layer of stubble, but's that's just becuase he doesn't really bother to shave. Besides, he likes the roughish feel it adds to his persona.

Korbin's clothes are a sign of his family. They choose to hunt large mammals, such as moose and elk, to make clothes from their hides. After all, it is cold where they travel. to make sure he is even warmer, he has a few layers too: underclothes, consisting of a navy blue tunic tied with string and dark, thick breeches, also tied with string. also tied with string. Atop of this, he wears what could be considered a jumper: brown and with a soft inside covering of downy otter fur, it is warm and comfortable. And then, on top of this, he has a large, elk fur lined leather coat, long and heavy. It is waterproof, however, and does the job of keeping him dry. His boots are large and also made of leather, thick and strong with tough soles to stand wear and tear. Other his coat, he has a thick belt, engraved with many patterns - it was his father's - that holds everything in place and serves to help him carry both his pack and his bow, quiver and numerous arrows upon his back. On his wrists, he wears vambrances over his long sleeves, to protect his skin when he shoots. His tunic also has a hood, which protudes from his clothes.

He has chosen only a single pack for his Passge, and it too is made from the hide of an animal, and was made just for him. Created from the hide of an otter, it too is waterproof and will protect the belongings he has brought with him, which number in the few. He has a small knife, just in case, which is wrapped securely in two thick bed rolls, one of which is a blanket from home. Next, he has two spare tunics and pairs of breeches, as well as mittens to keep his hands warm should he need them. Packed in and around this, he has some food: dried venison and other food stuff of similar sort that will last a long time. Other than that, he does have his quiver, bow and arrows, which he will use to defend himself and his friends, and also to use if they come across a large herbivore.

Pictures belong to rightful owners
Lyrics belong to Plan Three
Face claim Aiden turner
Character concept belongs to me.

[videlicet]

Korbin, Trevor, and Zephyr are accepted! I'll add them to the front immediately! c:

We're almost full, and I expect we'll be starting the roleplay reasonably soon! c: As I mentioned previous, could people begin to pair up with their Guides and such? c:

[-Starchild.Keith-]

(Well, Luna and Korbin seem rather similar.
But I really don't mind at all. You can stick my charrie wherever you like. With someone similar for ease or with someone completely opposite for drama.)

[Razzles]

((Done with my form, I think. Sorry if you see errors in my grammar, spelling, etc, as I haven't really proofread my work. Um, so yeah, I hope it meets your standards. :3

-I'll correct my mistakes, if there are any, tomorrow; for now, I'll be hitting the books: I've got two major albeit final exams in about eight hours, and I'll be using most of them to study. Sleep is not an option! xD

EDIT: To those who will take the time to read my form, thank you. :3 When you're done, please let me know if you found it boring or... *insert your adjective here*))

[videlicet]

@Musicality, Ioree Zera is accepted, and added to the front! Thank you very much for signing up! c: (Good luck with those exams!)

[dogface]

ooc; finally able to finish Aiku's form ;o;

[videlicet]

@Sadist., Aiku is accepted! c: (I shall add him to the front immediately.)

[Speak]

I think I'll be making a Guide, I can't help myself XD could you reserve one for me?}}

[arabmorgan]

► name Ying
► age sixteen years
► gender male
► species golden eagle
► other half eloise amelia blackwhithe

► appearance While rather large compared to other birds, Ying is of average size for his species, with a majestic wingspan of 6'6. His feathers are a smooth blend of different shades of of dark brown, interspersed with the odd white feather, and darkening to near-black at the tips of his wings and tail. Only his unusually thick neck plumage is tawny in colour, appearing bright gold in the sunlight and emphasising Ying's typical stern visage with its permanently ruffled state. His piercing, caramel-coloured eyes and hooked beak are often what most people notice first when encountering him.

► personality Some might compare Ying to a grumpy old grandfather, and they wouldn't be far from the truth! Just as his appearance belies, he has a strict, no-nonsense personality while retaining a strong sense of protectiveness over his other half. He prides himself on being careful and analytical in everything he does, and is exactly the opposite of impulsive. He is insistent that one should always have a realistic view of the world, and doesn't believe in entertaining ridiculous hopes and dreams. He doesn't have much in the way of a sense of humour, though, and being the butt of jokes is something that is certain to annoy him. Despite this, he can be very patient, if in a slightly condescending manner, rarely angering easily or tiring of repeating an explanation. Ying doesn't believe any good comes of lying, and as a result he can be painfully honest and cutting; however, this means that he rarely uses sarcasm or roundabout words to deceive. He also has a very strong sense of pride, and expects to be treated with the respect he thinks he deserves. His protectiveness and devotion, however, extends to his other half alone, and given his less-than-sociable character, he doesn't usually have much to say and it is difficult for him to make close friends. He has a very strong dislike of conflicts, and often tries to help act as peacemaker between the squabbling parties.

► interests His main interest is, of course, to care for and guide his other half, which he carries out conscientiously. Other than that, he loves to take to the air alone on occasion for some peace and quiet. Quite unbeknownst to others, Ying can also be quite a glutton and enjoys eating.

► strengths He is quite skilled at hunting from the air, this being the only technique he's ever known. He can also be a formidable opponent in a battle given his sharp talons airborne attacks and deadly speed. His ever logical mind also excels at coming up with various plans for differing scenarios that usually work.

► weaknesses Ying is pretty much hopeless at understanding or appreciating humour. Neither is he the most verbose creature around, thus he often has trouble expressing his feelings to others when he is upset. Similarly, it is also difficult for him to express his affections to others, and his pride often keeps him from making the first move to apologise to anyone even if he is desperately regretful.

► other not really ^^

► name Krystal Lynne Pryde
► age sixteen years as of a month or so ago, an age which she was thrilled to reach simply because it sounded cool yet wasn't too old
► gender female


► appearance At 5'5 and weighing in at around 112 pounds, Krystal is pretty happy with herself. She's considered at a healthy weight, despite what some might call an overly slender figure. She thinks of herself as being rather plain, with a small oval-shaped face and almond-shaped eyes that aren't as big as she would like. Peering closer, there is a very light sprinkling of freckles on her nose which she is none too fond of. Her eyes are a curious, dark moss green in colour with a corona of orange-brown flecks around her pupils. A natural brunette, Krystal has long, light brown locks that naturally cascade in soft waves around her shoulders when loose. As much as she loves her hair, she has to admit that it only looks pretty after brushing, and not so much after waking up. Despite her slight physique, Krystal isn't too great at sports as her stamina leaves much to be desired.

► paraphernalia Krystal carries a worn but sturdy leather pack made from caribou skin. In it are two changes of clothes, as well as a few additional scarves, hats and mittens which her father added in knowing her propensity for losing things. She also has more than a few strips of smoked meat as well as hoard of other food items that will last her a good week or so if she rations herself properly. She has two thick fur capes, one for wearing and one as a spare, that can also double up as blankets. As for weapons, besides a deadly bone knife that can be used for skinning animals or for self-defense, all she has is a well-used bow and a quiver of a dozen arrows. She's not a great shot, but decent enough that she won't starve. Of course, she can't forget her hairbrush and a small whittling knife in case she runs out of arrows. In the way of keepsakes, a leather band with small bone ornaments is wound twice round her wrist, a gift from her mother that she has never taken off.


► personality Usually, the first thing people notice about Krystal is how happy she is. She almost always has a smile on her face, and hardly any of her friends have ever seen her in a bad mood, because almost nothing gets her down. She likes to keep a positive view on life and tries to take annoying people or life problems in her stride. She is very open with her feelings, and even if she doesn't vocalise her thoughts, they are usually quite visible on her face. One downside to this is that she won't hesitate to voice her opinions or mention her dislike for someone openly either, which provides much amusement to her friends but less so for the person being talked about. Nevertheless, she is very earnest and tries her best in everything she does; indeed, she takes her responsibilities very seriously and when she gets down to business, she is almost impossible to distract or dissuade.

When Krystal is not doing something of relative importance, however, she can be quite flighty and easily distracted. Her friends have, to their detriment, learnt that it is quite impossible to walk with her through camp without having to pause for her to speak to half a dozen people she knows. Being friendly and talkative, she sometimes loses track of where she is or how loudly she is talking, and often has to be brought back to earth by a less-than-amused friend. She also values her friends very highly, treats her close friends as her confidants, telling them almost everything on her mind, to the point that her friends worry for her overly-trusting personality, and warn her that as unthinkable as it is, some people do have ulterior motives.

On occasion, Krystal can appear extremely naive about people and the real world, although it is both a blessing and a curse, since her innocence can also translate to a very charming child-like attitude at times, when simple gifts or new experiences excite her like they would a young child. As such, she is more thrilled than nervous that she is finally old enough to begin her Passage. She loves to crack lame jokes and thrives in the center of attention, but can get extremely upset at criticism. Her bright, trusting personality often brings out the protective nature of her friends, as well as gives her a certain unique charisma and attractiveness. Like any other girl, she cares greatly about her appearance and hair, although she does tends to forget herself when excited.

► interests Besides spending time talking and laughing with her friends, Krystal also enjoys some time alone trudging through the snowy landscape. She would never wander too far from camp, but although she has lived here her whole life she still admires the beauty in what some might call a barren landscape. She absolutely loves to eat, has a huge appetite, and isn't picky about food. She also absolutely adores small furry animals that she sees around, such as arctic foxes and hares.

► strengths She is very hardworking when the need arises and doesn't believe in giving up. Combined with her natural smarts, Krystal is a formidable force when it comes to any form of work. She appears to make friends magically wherever she goes, although that is probably aided by her friendly, enthusiastic nature.

► weaknesses Besides her low stamina, the one thing Krystal is bad at is recognizing sarcasm, since she usually takes what people say at face value; as such, she usually gets excited whenever she successfully identifies or uses sarcasm. She can also be rather indecisive and dependent on others in various aspects, and relies a lot on her friends to help her decide what to do if she is at a loss.

► guide She is very excited to finally meet her guide and doesn't have much preferences, although a furry creature would be nice. As such, she'll be thrilled to when she finally meets her wolf guide, Luna.

► crush Krystal is currently single and doesn't have a crush on anyone. She isn't exactly actively looking for a relationship though, because she's never really had much interest in dating and being more than friends with a boy, especially given her slightly over-protective parents.

► sexual orientation When it comes to sexuality, she is heterosexual and has never considered otherwise.


► history Fortituously born on a day where the Ssael had made camp, Krystal enjoyed a very normal, happy childhood, from which she remembers many warm bedtime stories and wildlife tracking lessons. Being an only child, her open, outgoing personality probably stemmed from her desire for friendship. When she was thirteen, however, her mother died very swiftly from a sudden sickness. Grief-stricken and blaming herself for not caring better for her mother, she retreated into her shell for almost a month until her father finally convinced her she couldn't have changed the past.

► family Her mother died from sickness three years ago, which only served to bring the remaining family members closer. As such, Krystal is extremely close to her father and obeys almost everything he says. Her naive ways are partially brought about by her father's over-protectiveness, given she was his only surviving family, and she would always be accompanied by her father's polar bear guide when she ventured out alone. She does have an aunt, her mother's older sister, but the old lady is considered rather eccentric and doesn't interact with anybody much.

► other nope c:

[videlicet]

@arabmorgan, Ying is accepted! Thank you very much for signing up! c:

@Speak, Of course!