Ｃσηqυєяιηg тнє ι∂ιтαяσ∂- INACTIVE BOARD

[Kailani]

This is the discussion thread. Please post character forms here! The role-play thread is located here.

[Kailani]

Lead Dogs: o x

Swing Dogs: o x

Team Dogs: x x

Team Dogs: o x

Wheel Dogs: o o

x= Position open o= Poistion closed R= Reserved

[Kailani]

Age: 3 years
Gender: Female
Nicknames: Chi, if you must
Position: Left Lead Dog

The name's Comanche, and it would serve you well to call me that. I don't appreciate nicknames, derogatory or otherwise. Comanche is a family name and I will do my parents right by living up to the name. Although this may be my first Iditarod you can rest assure I was trained by the best. It's no secret why Team Zrikle came in second last year, Old Chief was past his prime and he had no business leading the team last year. I will lead us to a victory, if you can't keep up with my pace then step it up or step down. I will not tolerate slackers, whiners, or those who aren't team players. I'm not your mother, I'm your leader.

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Strengths: Athletic, Quick Witted, Ambitious
Weaknesses: Impulsive, Callous, Inexperienced
Adores: Running, Coursing, Tussling
Abhors: Disrespect, Slackers, Selfishness

Some might call Comanche rude and demeaning but in truth she just likes things done her way. This may be her first Iditarod but you'd never know it, Chi has an air of confidence about her that tends to be contagious, if there's one thing she believes in it's her ability to triumph over just about any issue she faces. She has a tendency to hold everyone to the same impossibly high standard and doesn't fully grasp that every dog has their own pace. Chi usually goes all in with everything in her life, she puts her all into everything she does, tacking obstacles with a fierce intensity, she's been known to get tunnel vision when she comes across a task she must finish.

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Comanche has been with musher Ally Zirkle for as long as she can remember, She used to watch her mother and father race for Ally. One might say she took after her father, he was a lead dog alongside Old Chief, although he retired before she was able to race with him due to a career ending accident. Her first race she was a swing dog, right beside her mother, that first race was the worst. They were running in whiteout conditions but she knew it was worth it when they crossed the finish line for that victory. After her third or fourth race Ally noticed her desire to be a lead dog, and she indulged her, allowing her to train with Old Chief. When her first Iditarod came around she was too young to be a part of it. She stayed behind and waited for them to return. It was only after they finished that she heard about the rather embarrassing mishap that cost them first place. Old Chief wasn't called Old for nothing, he was far to old to be racing but Ally, being the kind hearted human she is, allowed him this one last go. On the last leg of the race Old Chief got turned around, heading in the wrong direction for at least 20 miles refusing to admit he made a mistake. By the time they got back on track there was no hope for first place. So Comanche got her chance to prove herself, she knows that this race will be no walk in the park but Chi is confidant that her team can snag this victory with little to no hiccups along the way.

Ice Ice Baby

[Kailani]

Age: 6 years
Breed: Alaskan Malamute
Gender: Male
Position: Wheel Dog

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A name? I've had many, most everybody calls me Desoto now or Dee if we are close. I've been told I'm not too bright, but that doesn't bother me much. As long as I get to do what I love I don't really mind what else happens. I'll be honest I'm still a pup at heart, I love a good romp and it's hard for me to focus for a long period of time. My owner says I have "potential" and took a gamble putting me as the wheel but I've promised myself I won't let her or my team down. I'm the comic relief as they say, when things get rough or dull out on the trail I'll be the one to toss a few jokes around to brighten up the mood. If I've learned anything in my years it's that you can't take life too seriously. Gotta go with the flow.

Strengths: Compassionate, Goofy, Reliable
Weaknesses: Childlike, Short-Tempered, Heavy-Pawed
Adores: A good laugh, Helping others
Abhors: Debbie Downers, Insensitiveness, Ruffians

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This malamute's hulking frame attracts some gawkers, even more so when he's hooked up to the sled. Although he doesn't look it he can indeed run, you don't need to worry about Deso when he's on the trail, He can keep up. His soft brown eyes tend to get him whatever he wants, and he has no shame in using them. his friendly features mimic Desi's personality, he tends to make sure the others are okay when racing. He is good at reading other dogs, especially when they are trying not to let on how much they need a break, he has no problem stepping up and asking the leads for one. He knows that it's essential that they communicate with the leads and musher as they are focused on the trail ahead and don't always have time to check on the others. His motto is 'A healthy team is a successful team'.

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Desoto's had many homes in his 6 years on this Earth. As a pup he was rowdy and unruly, always wanting to play, never taking anything seriously. To most mushers that made him untrainable, a house pet, no working dog would ever carry themselves the way he does. Desi lived with a nice family for the first year of his life, they called him Harvey. It was nice but he never really felt content there. When they moved he was dumped off at your generic run-of-the-mill sled dog training facility. It wasn't until he was almost 3 years old that he was picked up by a musher (John was his name) and made into a proper sled dog. John understood Desoto's personality and modified his training methods, John made Desi see racing as a way to release that pent up energy he had. He made racing fun. One could imagine his pain when John retired and sold Desoto. That's when Ally and her team took him in. At that time Old Chief and Brutus were the lead dogs and they ran a tight ship. Ally gave him the name Desoto though most of his teammates called him 'Dee'. If he had a bone for every scolding he received from the leads Desoto would have enough to fill a ravine. He's the first to admit he is a pup at heart but make no mistake he (usually) knows when to get serious. Last year's Iditarod was awful. He had never been so embarrassed in his life. It goes without saying that he's hoping this year will be much different than the last. Brutus' pup Comanche has taken the Chief's spot, and it seems that this year they have a winning team.


ICE, ICE BABY

[Knives.]

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aliases laney
gender intact female
age two years, nine months
position team dog - any

breed swiss shepherd
coat color white
eye color amber/brown
physique fit, lean muscled
height 25.2"
weight 78.4 lbs

strength ●●●●○
stamina ●●●●○
agility ●●●○○
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romantic interest -
offspring -

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[aph coati]

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Full Name; Dakota
Goes By; Kota
Age; 3 years
Gender; male
Position; Left Swing Dog

Strengths: Sense of direction, Perseverance, Attention Span.
Weaknesses: Stubborn, Can be loud, Impatient.
Fears: Separation from his team, Narrow spaces, Thin ice.
Goals: Prove he's a worthy member of the team, Cross the Iditarod finish line [even if the team's in last], Work on his patience levels.

Likes: Finding the crumbs of something delicious, Howling, Jumping into "soft" snow banks, Chasing small prey, Seeing the Aurora Borealis.
Dislikes: Moose [Too Big™], Inactivity, Sleet or hail--snow and rain he can stand, but not the in-betweens, Not having a dog beside him in a race.

Personality: Dakota is a rather easy-going dog, preferring to stick with the pack and socialize with the other dogs rather than to separate himself from the crowd. He might be described as a bit dependent if you ask others, since he feels most at home when hanging with one of the dogs over a long period of time. Of course, being alone's alright as well, but he'd prefer the company of a close friend or two. Of course, when he's on the trail it's all seriousness; you make one wrong move out there in the snow and it could cost your team's safety, or even lives. Out on runs, he remains alert and aware of his surroundings, picking out little markers he's seen before or could possibly remember, just in case he's ever split from his team or his musher can't see what's ahead. Of course, as a team dog this doesn't help all too much, but he hopes to prove his worth someday to the team.

History: Kota's history wasn't all too interesting, especially given that he didn't have much tragedy in his life, nor much strife. Dakota was born to a studded-out show dog, one of five in his mother's first and last litter. While his coat and size were to kennel standard, his breeders received a generous offer to purchase him that they couldn't refuse. He and his littermates were sold to various homes, with him ending up in a sledding facility. As he grew, sledding grew with him, and so did the dogs he ran with. After being bought for his new team, the husky was given the chance to prove his worth, everything leading up to this moment: the starting line of the toughest race on Earth. [ice ice baby]

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[purpleglitter]

[ Takaani ] [ Female ] [ Siberian Husky x Alaskan Malamute ] [ Wheel Dog ]

вαsιc ιиғσ

иαмє:
" My name is Takaani, a name that means ' wolf ' in the tongue of the Inuit humans "
иιcкиαмє{s}:
" Kani seems to be the most common of my nicknames, though I'd prefer you use my given name "
ɢєи∂єя:
" Female, if that is not obvious. "
αɢє:
" I am an adult, not as spry as a pup but not yet as experienced as an elder " ( approx. 5 yrs )
яαик
" On this team I am currently stationed as a wheel dog "

σи тнє oυтsι∂є

The extra thick coat with deep chocolate eyes. Takaani's fur colors range from the dark and smoky black to the faded off-white cream. She has typical markings of the malamute type, but with the dark line down her muzzle that fades to a softer grey underneath her eyes in a type of mask. Her coat is extremely thick and excellent for keeping out the cold in her line of work. Her build in on the sturdier side, not quite lean but not completely blocky either. Hers is a body built more on the side for strength and power than agility, but make no mistakes because she can go just as fast as the dogs half her size.

ιи ∂єρтн

ρєяsσиαℓιтч:
Takaani is hard-working and loyal, bound and determined to do whatever she has set in her mind to do or die trying. She absolutely loves her work and takes a no-nonsense approach to things, work needs to be completed before there is time to be idle and play. However, she does have a good sense of humor and enjoys brightening anyone's day, even when she can't brighten her own. She's a bit stubborn and does not bend easily, she marches to the beat of her own drum and is reluctant to follow directions or orders from anyone else. She has a bit of an issue with trusting new dogs, so it may take a while before you get to see the softer side of her. She does have a good heart and won't hesitate to help a friend in need. Regardless if she trusts them or if they trust her, she would protect her teammates with her life and always thinks of them before herself.

нιsтσяч:
" Some things are better left unsaid and unknown, but I suppose if you really want to know I'll tell you my story. I was born into the life of sledding, it was in my blood as well as it was in my siblings and parents as well. My parents belonged to a man named Scott Branson, who had won several races and owned several titles and awards for his team, and my parents were a part of that team. From the first day I was able to run I loved it. The feel of the wind in my fur, the snow crunching beneath my feet, the endless drive and energy that seemed to overtake me with each step I made. Because of my love for the work the human began training me in the ways of the sled dog, but his methods were not the most ethical or humane.
Hours upon hours of endless work with no breaks often led me and the other dogs in training too exhausted to move. If one of us stopped or lay down, we were whipped and beaten, sometimes all of us and not just the one who had stopped, until we were moving again. Countless times I remember dropping to the ground on the occasions we were allowed to rest with my feet bloody and my body feeling crumpled and broken down. I suffered in silence along with the others, for any complaining or whining was considered cowardly and disloyal to our human. I often wondered if what this human did to us really deserved our loyalty, if this is what it meant to be loyal to someone, working yourself nearly to death to please your master only to receive cold looks and beatings in return.
Because of the abuse I had suffered, my love for the work had nearly burned completely out. I'd run through the paces but my heart wasn't in it, but I still tried my best. Scott noticed this and for my lack of ambition chose to be rid of me, for he deemed me worthless and not good enough to amount to anything in his eyes. My heart was broken and my world came crashing down. The human I had put so much effort into trying to please, that I had run to the point of my feet bleeding and my body nearly giving out, to just be cast aside. Needless to say, I was utterly devastated. But my life turned around for the better when she came along.
Ally was the woman's name. Apparently some of her previous team had been retired and she was looking for more experienced and hard-working dogs to add to her team. She chose me and after an exchange of the papers the humans called 'money' I was on my way to a new life.
At first I felt completely unsure of this new human and expected her to be no different than my previous one, but I was pleasantly surprised. She did not beat her dogs into submission, they worked together as a team and one unit. I was amazed. The spark that had become so dim was now set ablaze once again. I was eager and more than willing to step into that harness and run with everything I had again. I had spent time previously in each spot on the team line, and I had found the Lead was more my area where I was happiest. I'm a bit surprised I was put as a wheel dog, but given that the leads are dogs that have been on this team far longer than I have, I guess it's not too much of a shock. I can do the job of a wheel dog just as well anyway, so I'm content with it for the time being. I'm not too sure of what to make of my new team just yet, so I suppose we'll have to wait and see what happens."
ℓιкє:
Running, Working, Snow, Storms
∂ιsℓιкє:
Cowards, Dishonesty, Betrayal, Loud Noises ( like whip cracking sounds; she flinches sometimes)

ℓσvє ℓιғє

cяυsн:
None yet.
sтαтυs:
Single
ραsт яєℓαтισиsнιρs:
None

~Ice Ice Baby. Let me know if anything needs to be changed ^^

[kintsugi.]

name :: Shasta.
age :: Five years.
sex :: Male.
ranking :: Right Swing Dog.
breed :: Tamaskan.

personality :: Shasta is a calm, loving boy. He seems to find himself in situations that most would give into and yet he remarkably manages to either outsmart the doer or simply sneak out of the problem. It can be rather sudden, though most problems are anyway. He prides himself on being both agile and anchored. Intelligence surges from his body, along with wit and confidence. He is clean and proper.

appearance :: Well-formed and lean. Shasta is nothing but legs and muscle, his chest is broad and deep, so he is very steady with his leads. His eyes are dreamy hazelnut with flecks of evergreen, the pattern upon his coat makes him stand out, as he does resemble a wolf in some manners. His claws are curved and black, hocks dusted coffee and cream, undercoat is a rich milk white that coats his chest and fades off into ash and copper.

experience :: Shasta has the ability to cover as much land as needed be. The group always seem to travel best together, and when a member can not preform, the whole team can act poorly. Shasta has been known as the glue that holds the team as one during these times, for his way of the land gives him the ability to adjust his body to aid the faults of others.

[Kailani]

Hoping to start this Thursday or Friday so if everyone could make sure their forms are finished (or mostly finished) by then that would be excellent!

[Kailani]

Noodle, can we get a bit of elaboration on your character's personality and their history/backstory? c:


Even though everyone's forms aren't 100% done I'd like to go ahead and get the ball rolling. I'll be working on my intros and will post them later today, I think I'll go ahead and make a separate board for the actual role-play and make this the discussion thread.