James Graesen Alien (PiS)

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James Graesen
Greetings, From The Shadow Society!

James Graesen Alien (PiS) 58a5d0601cb41bdb3ea9fce476ca1b893b561bb3

The Biography

Birth Name: James Graesen
Aliases: The Shadowy Sleuth
Gender: Male
Age: 27
Birth Day:Otober 13
Arcana: Death Arcana (15% increase for Dark Related Skills)
Place of Residence: The planet Tatooine, named so by its discoverer, is an earth-like planet in a huge solar system filled with eighteen other planets. Tatooine is about 1.6 times bigger than Earth and its gravity is about 0.25 times that of Earth. A single day lasts 25.02 hours and a year lasts 327 days. The planet is made up of 8 continents, which make up 52% of the planet's landmass. Four moon(s) orbit the planet and Tatooine itself orbits a yellow sun in a fairly circular orbit. War is something that has been part of human history since its dawn and while humans aren't the only species who engage in war, they are by far the most skilled in it. This planet is no different. The higher intelligence of these sentient species has unfortunately lead to almost nothing but war. Fortunately they aren't as technologically advanced as humans yet, they're in a stage comparable to that of the middle ages, so while they are destructive, their planet isn't at risk of being completely destroyed.

Evoker: Persona Module that's worn around his neck.

Occupation: Sleuth

Appearance: James seems rather shadowy, with his entire body being covered in his native dark smog. In a sense, he looks more like a shadow humanoid that tends to wear regular clothing. For height, James stands at 6'5 and weighs 170 pounds. For his particular species, as they get older, the substance they are shrouded in becomes more dynamic. There are times where he can lower the intensity of his natural energy and show a more solid form of his body, but that's mostly if he wants to.

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James Graesen Alien (PiS) 194264230-352-k398723

Personality:
It's easy to get to know an open person like James Graesen, but most know that above all else he's sensitive and sweet. Of course, he's also adventurous, disciplined and leaderly, but they're tainted by and mixed with habits of being coarse as well. His sensitive nature though is what he's kind of cherished for. Friends usually count on this and his considerate nature when they're feeling down.

Nobody's perfect of course and James has a share of darker sides to deal with too. His childish nature to the difference of species cultures he experiences might even come off as insensitive at times. He is curious about them since he never left his planet too often, so laying down boundaries might be important. He wasn't really blessed with the kindest of voices either, so he ended up scaring people at times unintentionally.

The Potential

Racial Bonus: Coming in all shapes and sizes, Aliens tend to have specific abilities or boons relating to their biologies. This can be anything from better eyesight to stuff like telekinesis or telepathy. Generally, these abilities are separate from the Potential as they stem from the Aliens' biology. However, if the Alien species' biology is somehow directly connected to the Potential...
As such, the bonus granted to Alien characters is the following:

[Alien characters gain an additional Strength associated with them that doesn't require a Weakness connected to it. As such, they start off with one Strength more than they have Weaknesses.]

This Alien Strength will be graded case-by-case, so do have fun when making these~

—Alien Strength Name: Shadow Man
—Description: With this particular alien, he can reach to the shadowy corners of any area, no matter how little, and hide in them. This also includes the shadows of other people. The alien ability serves as a form of a shadowy invisibility that he could use on himself and his comrades. Not only is this useful outside of battle, but when dungeon crawling, this ability can allow him to sneak pass any mob. In addition to that, Dark related skills can also be used through James other than his persona.

Strengths: (Anything your character is skilled in, such as Martial Arts/ Drawing/ etc? You are allowed a maximum of five strengths and a minimum of three.)

—Strength Name: Bilingual, For Alien Standards
—Description: When it comes to being a self-proclaimed ghastly sleuth, it's important to understand the basic language of the more common alien language, and the not so common as well. Some can say that James might even be able to speak "calculator".
Other Alien Languages are easy to pick up for basic conversation.

—Strength Name: Something Something Darkness
—Description: 15% increase to dark related skills.

—Strength Name: Informant
—Description: If there is one thing that he's good at when being a sleuth, it's gaining information. Somehow, or some kind of way, James may have a contact that's already present in the area where he could ask or a hint or two if he feels stuck.

—Strength Name: Light floating
—Description: User can levitate from the floor up to five feet.

—Strength Name: Star Reader
—Description: If there is a good reason to have James around, it's the fact that he's really good with maps in the solar system. Whether it's a hidden planet or knowing the best path to maneuver around an asteroid belt, James has got you covered. But most of all, he's especially good at finding where important things are on the map.
Is treated like treasure finder for treasure or important areas to reveal themselves.

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((A floating Strength is a strength you've gained tinRP. For example, if you were on a Kendo team for some time, you'd naturally know Kendo which is where this strength would come in. However, be aware, it will not be as strong as any of your actual strengths and is a small plus.)

—Floating Strength Name:
—Description:

Weaknesses: (You must have the same amount of weaknesses as strengths. These weaknesses pertain to you and not your Persona. IE: Physically Weaker, lack of attention span, etc.)

—Weakness Name: Not sure I can win a presidential debate with this
—Description: When the conversation gets too complicated, it's unlikely that James would have an easier time following it. Even though the language might be initially easy for him to pick up, he would have more difficulties getting around than a native speaker if something more crucial came about.

—Weakness Name: The Light, It Burns!!!!! Anyone got any sunscreen?
—Description: User is more susceptible to light-based damage, receiving a 15% of damage when exposed to their skills.

—Weakness Name: Where's the Filter bro?
—Description: Sure, he can get information from people and various places, but which is actually important?

—Weakness Name: I'm no superman
—Description: Without the use of a skill or something of the sort, outright flying seems impossible. If he's doing it all on his own, James can only stay floating for a short period of time. After three turns of floating, without a use of a skill, James would have to wait three turns before floating again.

—Weakness Name: Let me see that map again?
—Description: When using his star reader ability, James would be preoccupied and studying the map at the time. If this is used in a dungeon, it would be rather slow messing with the map and his agility would be decreased by 15% while he's currently star reading. Since map reading takes 3 turns to complete, this agility increase will last just as long.
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((A floating weakness is one gained in RP. It could be a fear you inherited during RP, or an injury that hinders your character. Some can be temporary while others can be permanent. Do not: if you do something stupid that would sensibly get your character screwed, you WILL earn yourself one of these bad boys!)

—Floating Weakness Name:
—Description:

Soul Bound Weapon: (This is the weapon you'll be able to summon to your hand while in combat. This weapon is special for your character specifically and allows you to fight Shadows and Demons without the need of summoning your Persona. This can be anything but a Gun (Or gun related weapon))

Weapon Name: Dark Whip
Weapon Description:A Long 6-foot whip made of ethereal darkness that James seems to pull out of his hand.
Weapon Image: (Not necessary)
Weapon Attack Type: Slash
Weapon Element: (Leave this blank. Only special weapons obtain an element behind its blows.)

Side-Arm Weapon:

Side-Arm Name: Bethesda
Side-Arm Description: A 12 Gage shotgun
Side-Arm Image: (Not necessary)
Side-Arm Attack Type: Gun
Side-Arm Style:

Shotgun - Scatter Shot - Accuracy is decreased by 30%. Consumes 3 types of ammo at once to fire -must be same type of ammo. Can shoot all enemies with one attack.

The Background

History: The elemental planet of Tatooine is vast and holds a great number of secrets. However, in all actuality, they live their lives just as regularly as the average human. School is still in session, crimes are still afoot, and war over resources with neighboring countries is a thing from time to time. But even with that being the norm of Tatooine, James grew up thinking that he could maybe travel the world and expand on his knowledge of other planets. He studied astronomy when he was but a small wisp and decided to strike out on his own.

Somehow, he sort of stowed away on the SS Philemon in the basement somewhere. Even the ropes that were used count as something that he couldn't just get out of, so once he's untied, maybe his story would be more clear?

"Who am I kidding?!! I've been here for hours!! Let me out!! And don't say you can't see me, I blend with the shadows but I know you paid your power bill!!"

Posts : 2877 Join date : 2014-12-26 Age : 26

Quote :: —Alien Strength Name: Shadow Man
—Description: With this particular alien, he can reach to the shadowy corners of any area, no matter how little, and hide in them. This also includes the shadows of other people. The alien ability serves as a form of a shadowy invisibility that he could use on himself and his comrades. Not only is this useful outside of battle, but when dungeon crawling, this ability can allow him to sneak pass a mob if they are equal to or lower than his current level. In addition to that, Dark related skills can also be used through James other than his persona.

He'll be able to sneak past any mob, not just the ones of equal or lower level than him.

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Quote :: —Strength Name: Something Something Darkness
—Description: 10% increase to dark related skills.

This can be 15% since your weakness for this is 15%.

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Quote :: —Strength Name: Star Reader
—Description: If there is a good reason to have James around, it's the fact that he's really good with maps in the solar system. Whether it's a hidden planet or knowing the best path to maneuver around an asteroid belt, James has got you covered. But most of all, he's especially good at finding where important things are on the map.
Is treated like treasure finder for treasure or important areas to reveal themselves.

Quote :: —Weakness Name: Let me see that map again?
—Description: When using his star reader ability, James would be preoccupied and studying the map at the time. If this is used in a dungeon, James won't be able to move until he's done reading if no one has the leadership skill.

In PiS, we have Move Points, which allow the entire party to move simultaneously and at double speed, effectively making your mapping strength a free Treasure Radar, which can get quite powerful in a game like PiS where chests can hold wondrous things if you're lucky enough, on top of allowing him access to hidden QaS areas of interest in dungeons.

So I would prefer if you made a bit stronger weakness to go along with this. Maybe drop his Agility after he uses the strength? That could be explained as him being absorbed in his map gazing!

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Quote :: —Weakness Name: I'm no superman
—Description: Without the use of a skill or something of the sort, outright flying seems impossible.

This isn't a weakness, but simply a facet of his levitation strength. Said levitation strength needs a more solid weakness to balance it out.

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edited

Posts : 2877 Join date : 2014-12-26 Age : 26

Mark that the map reading takes 3 turns, which would mean his Agility drop would last during this map reading.

Afterwards you're approved

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fixed

Posts : 2877 Join date : 2014-12-26 Age : 26

Approved, now skedaddle and make a Plug

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