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janisthorn) wrote2014-08-01 11:15 pm
janisthorn) wrote2014-08-01 11:15 pm
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Your name or online alias: maruhkati, aka BBQ Platypus (bbq_platypus
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Character's Full Name: Leela
Character's Canon: Doctor Who
Character's Journal Name:janisthorn
What would you like your character's tag to be?: Leela (Doctor Who)
Answer the following questions in no less than 300 words but no greater than 1000 words put together...
Character's background (their past and present): Leela was an outcast warrior of the Sevateem tribe when she met the Doctor. Years ago, her ancestors' spaceship landed on a distant planet with the intent of colonizing it. However, under the influence of a malfunctioning supercomputer called Xoanon, they regressed culturally, mentally, and technologically into two separate tribes: the Sevateem (descended from the survey team) and the Tesh (descended from the technicians). Yeah, that last bit is kind of the Doctor's fault. In the end, he made things right, and after forcing herself onto his ship, she became her newest traveling companion.
At the point in canon I am bringing her in from, she has been traveling with the Doctor for some months. They have faced many adversaries, and Leela has seen far more of the universe than she ever could have dreamed existed in her days as a member of her tribe. She's coming in at some nebulous point between The Invisible Enemy and The Invasion of Time. This means that she has met K9 and had her eyes scorched blue, but has not yet left the TARDIS and departed for Gallifrey to elope with Blando McTightpants.
Character's personality: As a lifelong warrior and product of a harsh environment, Leela is strong and hardened to the horrors of the universe. She will not scream or cry or crack under pressure, and she will kill when necessary. But she is not cruel, heartless, or without morals - she far more than just a blunt instrument. And despite (or perhaps because of) her savage upbringing, Leela is smart, resourceful, and possesses an untameable spirit. Despite never having been exposed to alien planets or technology before, she thinks critically and learns quickly in her travels with the Doctor. While she will initially be flummoxed by her surroundings on the Enterprise, she will adapt and adjust quickly. She may be ignorant of many things, but she is not stupid.
Character's skills/abilities/powers: Leela is a warrior of the Sevateem. She is in excellent physical condition and has been trained to fight since she was able to walk. In combat, she is at least a match for anyone without superhero-level strength, and even then, her janis thorns can serve as a great equalizer.
Any special equipment your character is bringing along? This includes weaponry, magic items, etc.: She's bringing a knife, a blowgun, and a sack of deadly janis thorns. Janis thorns are unbelievably lethal - they paralyze almost instantly and kill within minutes. She uses them as darts for her blowgun.
Are you bringing your character to![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png)
ten_fwd from another game? If you are, which game?: No, she's coming in fresh. Every pup she knows there either has a different mun or is coming in fresh themselves, so I don't see much point. Plus it'd break her heart to want to talk to Sariel Rager but not have her be there.
Why do you want to play this character in Ten Forward, and what do you plan to do with them? Because I've had fun playing her elsewhere, and it will be even more fun playing her with multiple Doctors and companions to throw up against. She'll also be quite useful on away missions.
Writing Sample #1:
Right here.
Writing Sample #2 (optional):
Here.
bbq_platypusYour email: [REDACTED]
Another preferred means of contact: [REDACTED])
Character's Full Name: Leela
Character's Canon: Doctor Who
Character's Journal Name:
janisthornWhat would you like your character's tag to be?: Leela (Doctor Who)
Answer the following questions in no less than 300 words but no greater than 1000 words put together...
Character's background (their past and present): Leela was an outcast warrior of the Sevateem tribe when she met the Doctor. Years ago, her ancestors' spaceship landed on a distant planet with the intent of colonizing it. However, under the influence of a malfunctioning supercomputer called Xoanon, they regressed culturally, mentally, and technologically into two separate tribes: the Sevateem (descended from the survey team) and the Tesh (descended from the technicians). Yeah, that last bit is kind of the Doctor's fault. In the end, he made things right, and after forcing herself onto his ship, she became her newest traveling companion.
At the point in canon I am bringing her in from, she has been traveling with the Doctor for some months. They have faced many adversaries, and Leela has seen far more of the universe than she ever could have dreamed existed in her days as a member of her tribe. She's coming in at some nebulous point between The Invisible Enemy and The Invasion of Time. This means that she has met K9 and had her eyes scorched blue, but has not yet left the TARDIS and departed for Gallifrey to elope with Blando McTightpants.
Character's personality: As a lifelong warrior and product of a harsh environment, Leela is strong and hardened to the horrors of the universe. She will not scream or cry or crack under pressure, and she will kill when necessary. But she is not cruel, heartless, or without morals - she far more than just a blunt instrument. And despite (or perhaps because of) her savage upbringing, Leela is smart, resourceful, and possesses an untameable spirit. Despite never having been exposed to alien planets or technology before, she thinks critically and learns quickly in her travels with the Doctor. While she will initially be flummoxed by her surroundings on the Enterprise, she will adapt and adjust quickly. She may be ignorant of many things, but she is not stupid.
Character's skills/abilities/powers: Leela is a warrior of the Sevateem. She is in excellent physical condition and has been trained to fight since she was able to walk. In combat, she is at least a match for anyone without superhero-level strength, and even then, her janis thorns can serve as a great equalizer.
Any special equipment your character is bringing along? This includes weaponry, magic items, etc.: She's bringing a knife, a blowgun, and a sack of deadly janis thorns. Janis thorns are unbelievably lethal - they paralyze almost instantly and kill within minutes. She uses them as darts for her blowgun.
Are you bringing your character to
ten_fwd from another game? If you are, which game?: No, she's coming in fresh. Every pup she knows there either has a different mun or is coming in fresh themselves, so I don't see much point. Plus it'd break her heart to want to talk to Sariel Rager but not have her be there.Why do you want to play this character in Ten Forward, and what do you plan to do with them? Because I've had fun playing her elsewhere, and it will be even more fun playing her with multiple Doctors and companions to throw up against. She'll also be quite useful on away missions.
Writing Sample #1:
Right here.
Writing Sample #2 (optional):
Here.