On the High Seas [sign-ups, always O&A]

[Spiritstar3]

Given Name:
Jennifer Anne Louis
Age:
17
Gender:
Female

Personality:
Jennifer is, first and foremost, an animal lover. She also likes to look at the stars, and the ocean, and people watch, and of course watch animals. She's family oriented, kind, caring and helpful. Her parents inspired in her s good work ethic, as well as the love of animals. She has a younger brother she's close to. She misses him...but thinks of him and tries to do everything well. She wants him to be proud of her, after all. She can seem too quiet and even withdrawn at times...She doesn't like thunder or bees. She also has a stubborn and hard headed streak, not always listening but trying to, and dislikes bullies, bad guys, and conflict.

~ History:
Wip

~ Crush:
Maybe Micah, maybe Nick
~ Sexuality:
Pan
Other family:
Parents, older siblings, younger brother

Rank:
Chore girl
~ Desired Rank:
Seaman recruit
(For pirates and privateers) Crew:
N/A

Weapon of Choice:
Would she have one? Maybe a knife for defense for now
Appearance:
Pretty and average height for her age, as well as slender and lighter skinned. It's a creamy peachy sort of tone. It will probably become tan since she has this job as a chore girl now. Her eyes are forest green, and her hair is to upper back. It's wavy at the ends, and she has a part instead of bangs. It's a brown color, making her seem a lot like she'd be at home in a forest. She has a lot of different clothes. Most notably a shirt her dad gave her, which she doesn't wear but won't get rid of.
Other:

[Spiritstar3]

Given Name:
Avery August Williams
~ (if different than given) Chosen Name:
Leon (August Williams)
Age:
40
Gender:
Male

Personality:
Leon is a good man, and loves his wife and children a lot. He's kind and caring, protective but also nurturing, and tries to be a good figure and teach them. He loves food and making it. He's good at making fruit beverages (juice or such) as well. He likes writing and reading, though that's probably mostly letters. He is smart and strong enough. He is also stubborn and hard headed, doesn't always listen, and can be loud. He can be wild at times, though he's no longer young. He can be withdrawn if upset, as well as seemingly cold. He isn't easy to anger, but when he's angry...just leave him alone. He doesn't really like water...an accident from his past. He also doesn't much like guns or fire.

~ Other Family:
Had a wife, now has a husband, Kenny the eldest son (18), Georgia (15), Talia and Torin (10)

Rank:
Civilian (that's allowed, right?), bakery owner
(For pirates and privateers) Crew:
N/A

Weapon of Choice:
Has a knife for self defense
Appearance:
A handsome man, he has creamy peachy skin, but it isn't pale. It's actually on the more medium side, and he has full lips. His eyes are a brilliant blue, and his hair is neck length and golden brown. He usually pulls it back, though it's not long. He's able to pull it back, and he likes to. He has freckles on his shoulders, and wears glasses as he's getting older now. He's actually had to wear them since he was thirty, when the twins were born. He has an assortment of clothes, most notably the apron.
Other:

[sunhorsestar]

Given Name: Alexander Brown
Chosen Name: Sandra Brown
Age: 23
Gender: Trans Male-to Female (closeted.)

Personality: Sandra is fairly reserved and keeps to herself, as well as very professional. She doesn’t socialize very easily and when she does, it’s generally quick and to-the-point conversations. Though there are a select few people she truly connects with, of course. She’s flighty, liable to change with the wind as it benefits her own survival and wellbeing.

Sandra is not emotional, and rarely if ever falls back and relies on emotions as guidance. She’d rather find a job and get said job done than bother others- or herself, truth be told- with those things called emotions. That said, she often feels indebted to those who have helped her.

Sandra is incredibly impatient, and has a short fuse once that patience runs out. She’s very easily triggered by those who are unaccepting of others, but must try to keep her frustration to herself as to avoid drawing extra attention to herself, as someone closeted for so many reasons.

History: Born to a family unsupportive of her transgender identity, Sandra left home at age 16. She was on her own for a while, and when she became 18, started work as a privateer, working for a time as a member of Connall's crew before at age 20 setting off on her own. Now she’s been enlisted by Queen Victoria, and works on a whole other ship.

Crush: None yet, open to discussion, pm if interested, but not actively searching for a partner.
Sexuality: Lesbian (closeted)

Rank: Privateer Second Mate
Desired Rank: Captain
Crew: Unnamed Crew

Weapon of Choice: Revolver
Secondary Weapon: Hand-to-Hand Combat

Appearance: Sandra is relatively tall, at 5'7, with a broad shouldered, but otherwise lean-built frame, and soft facial features. Her hair is cut incredibly short, and is dark brown. She has hazel eyes to match, and pale skin.

Other:

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[sunhorsestar]

Given Name: Tristian James Foster
Chosen Name: Feel free to give him a nickname!
Epithet: None yet (feel free to give him one!)
Age: 24
Gender: Cis Male

Personality: Tristan is a bit naive and gullible, too easy to trust. However, he’s also incredibly loyal, and dedicated to whatever he’s set his mind to. He’s patient and very rarely loses his temper. He is aware of his own flaws, but dislikes acknowledging them, and will sometimes outright deny he has them.

Tristan loves his friends and family more than anything else, and would gladly throw away his life for their sake. He is brave, perhaps dangerously so, bordering on reckless, and can be impulsive at the best of times, often having to be held back, be it physically or by someone's being the voice of reason.

Tristan is a proud young man, his pride being wounded leaves him in a generally antsy and irritable mood for the rest of the day, as he holds onto things. The man knows how to hold a grudge more than anything else. He may be kind, but once he’s made an enemy of someone, he's not about to let it go.

Tristan can be a responsible man when duty calls though. He’s not the second mate for nothing. He’s good at looking towards the future, rather than just living in the moment, seeing what could be best for their crew and their goals in the long-run. He is also very much detailed-oriented. Once he learns or sees something, it’s rare he will forget even the small details.


Crush: None yet, open to discussion, pm.
Other Family: Has a younger sister (open to be played, otherwise I may make her later, depending on character numbers) who sails with him.

Sexuality: Straight

Rank: Pirate 2nd Mate
Crew: Unnamed Crew

Weapon of Choice: Crossbow
Secondary Weapon: Sabre
Appearance: 5'11, with brown hair falling just under his ears, and dark green eyes. Favours extremely casual wear over formal.
Other:

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[sunhorsestar]

Given Name: Ivy Emery Parker
Chosen Name: Prefers to go by her middle name, Emery.
Age: 23
Gender: Cis Female

Personality: Emery is very enthusiastic and open once someone gets to know her, she won’t have secrets about herself. However, up until that point, she’s not exactly the type of person to trust someone so easily. In her opinion, trust is earned, through hard work and quality time and deeds, rather than just a friendly face. That said, she won’t necessarily go out of her way to be unkind to someone just because they’re a near stranger.

Emery is energetic, but not reckless. She’s a planner, wanting to look ahead, someone who looks at the big picture. Emery is a realist, she doesn’t believe in fate or destiny or superstition. She only believes in what she can see with her own eyes and touch with her own hand. Besides, she enjoys having control over her life, rather than leaving it up to some invisible force she can’t interact with. She’s not unfeeling, per se, but does not think with her heart, but her head. The people come above all else. She’d rather those she doesn’t trust yet not see her more sensitive and emotional side.

Emery puts a lot of focus into her work when she’s on-duty, doesn’t allow her mind to stray from a task she’s been given if she can help it, but she also makes sure to make time for the little things in life. Walks in the park on a sunny afternoon, ice cream date with a friend, an afternoon at the beach on her rare days off. It’s her way of de-stressing. When she’s off work, work is the furthest thing from her mind, and that’s just the way she likes it.

History: She doesn’t like talking about it to those she doesn’t trust. All she’s said publicly is that she came from a family torn apart. She tells of a father who died, and has left no more details, remaining as apathetic as possible about things on the surface.

Crush: None yet, open to discussion, pm
Sexuality: Bi with no lean

Rank: Ensign (Royal Navy)
Desired Rank: Admiral

Weapon of Choice: Smallsword
Secondary Weapon: A second smallsword

Appearance: 5'5, with black hair, dark blue eyes, and always found in either uniform, or formal wear.

Other:

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[sunhorsestar]

Avery and Jennifer are accepted! Micah probably won’t reciprocate the crush due to Micah's already being 19, almost 20, but we shall see. Most of the characters seem to be in their twenties 😅

[sunhorsestar]

Given Name: Nickolas Alexander Thatcher
Chosen Name: Nick, Nicky, Nico, really anything that can be made out of his name has been done.
Epithet: None yet
Age: 18
Gender: Cis Male

Personality: Nickolas is an interesting one. He's not exactly disobedient, but he does like to have his own way, not to the point of risking getting in trouble, of course! That said, for the sake of a friend, he wouldn’t mind putting himself at risk...to a degree. Depends on who it is. The people he’s close to, he'll take risks for. The people he truly LOVES, he’d sacrifice his very life for. Anyone else, he'll steer clear of any sort of risky behaviour. He’s not THAT reckless. He’s generous to those around him, and wants to see his friends and family happy. He places high value on social connections.

Nickolas has a good sense of humour, and on the surface can provide a generally bright and confident demeanour. He's a lighthearted soul, and loves to joke around and play. His greatest joy is to make others laugh. It’s what he prides himself on. He’s not always the best at it, but he tries to let his goofy and lighthearted attitude lighten a situation. He seems on the surface to just...not know how to take things seriously.

However, under the surface, Nickolas does understand, and can be quite empathetic. He knows that if a situation really calls for it, he can calm down and face it with a more serious attitude. Not that he LIKES to, but he CAN. He connects to others easily, but only considers a select few close friends, and it's those friends he would go to the ends of the earth for. He’s a creative thinker and a storyteller when he gets the chance. He’s an ambivert, and there are days when he just needs his space, no matter WHAT'S going on. He’s a bit moody at times, but he couldn’t imagine ever hurting a friend or ally, not on his LIFE!

Nickolas LOVES a good adventure, even if in the end it could have harmful results...as long as is its not permanent or harmful to OTHERS. Self-sacrificing type for the people he TRULY loves, he would never willingly put them in harm's way, even at the cost of himself. He loves mysteries, or rather, solving them, and puzzles as well! Though those he’s not very good at. He’s not overly curious, and reluctant to try new things, but he can be pushed when he needs to learn something. He’s generally mellow upon first meeting, but has a kind word for almost everyone, and believes everyone has worth and is important, regardless of their self-thoughts, save for himself, under the surface. He doesn’t talk about it much, he’s in the recovery phase of a 4 year long depression, seeing a therapist for help. He generally has a low opinion of himself, though it comes across in the form of his belief that while yes, he has value, others are MORE important.


Crush: None yet. Open to discussion, pm.
Sexuality: Bi with no lean

Rank: Seaman Recruit (Royal Navy)
Desired Rank: Captain

Weapon of Choice: Colt Model Revolver
Secondary Weapon: Rapier
Appearance: 5'10, with long brown hair falling just past his shoulders, hazel eyes, and pale skin. Wears in general either uniform, or on off days, whatever's comfortable. Like in pic, but no glasses, and his hair is just a LITTLE darker.

Other:

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[sunhorsestar]

Given Name: Annika (Ah-nick-ah) Kingsley Miller
Chosen Name: Nika (by friends)
Epithet: "Songbird" (a pet name granted first to her by her mother, and her friends started calling her by that nickname, and it just kinda stuck)
Age: 21
Gender: Cis Female

Personality: Annika is generally friendly and upbeat, always coming up with some new creative endeavour to explore. She’s definitely the type to try new things, sometimes even going out of her way to find those new things to try. She’s very compassionate, though she’s also very stubborn in what she believes in, and whatever she’s decided, which has in the past led to some challenges.

Annika believes that there is nothing that can’t be overcome with enough problem-solving skills and perseverance. She’s dedicated to what she does, though that said, honestly she just wants to make enough money to be able to settle down somewhere, out of harm's way, quit running off to all these battles and missions all the time, and get a normal job at a restaurant or bookstore or something. Is a peaceful life too much to ask for?

Annika isn't exactly selfless, maybe she even borders on selfish at times, but she won’t happily put loved ones in danger. She doesn’t trust most people easily. There are a select few she clicks with, and once she’s connected to someone, she becomes loyal to them, willing to stand with them no matter what decisions they’ve made, no matter what crazy plans are going on. Sometimes, this loyalty can be to her own detriment.

Crush: None yet, open to discussion, pm
Other Family: Danica Miller (younger sister), Rylie Miller (older sibling), Joshua Miller (younger brother)

Sexuality: Straight

Rank: Seaman (Royal Navy)
Desired Rank: Civilian With A Decent Life

Weapon of Choice: Quarterstaff
Secondary Weapon: Throwing Knives

Appearance: 5'7, with a build that’s just slightly extra, and short brown hair, Annika can usually be found smiling or laughing about something. She has pale brownish green eyes, and peach skin, and loves fashionable clothes.

Other:

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[Spiritstar3]

Jennifer might crush on Nick too, since he's closer in age. Not sure.
Changed Avery. His wife passed away and he has a husband now. I forgot what sexuality I did..so might have to edit that too.

[sunhorsestar]

Fine by me, but in order to get any kind of eventual romantic interest from him it’ll take a lot more than just a few kind words

Lol forgive me if I ever get Avery and Emery confused