Board Thread:Off Topic/@comment-25396609-20171116191014/@comment-33722408-20171122123002

Second pass. Again feedback appreciated. 

1) Basic Info



Name: Sapphire Black



CNR Explanation: Sapphire, the gemstone, has been associated with nobility, wisdom, and was often a token of protection, while the black of onyx provides protection from those who hold ill will with others. As Sapphire was an underage soldier that lied her way into the Atlas military, and always prioritized her friends’ safety over her own, while needing to hide so much of herself from those closest to her, the colors she bears as her name fit her personality.



Species: Faunus, subspecies: cat



Age: 17



Gender: Female



Emblem: A stylized bow wreathed in exaggerated shadow on a background of a blue cloak



<p class="MsoNormal">Handedness: Right

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<p class="MsoNormal">Nicknames: Blue, Wildcat to the members of her unit

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<p class="MsoNormal">Occupation: Ex-soldier, sent to Beacon after the discovery of her deceit and loss of her right hand

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<p class="MsoNormal">2) Appearance:

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<p class="MsoNormal">Aura Color: Midnight blue

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<p class="MsoNormal">Height: 5’6”

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<p class="MsoNormal">Weight: 130lbs

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<p class="MsoNormal">Eyes: Dark Grey

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<p class="MsoNormal">Skin Colour: Pale

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<p class="MsoNormal">Face Shape: Heart-shaped, soft featured

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<p class="MsoNormal">Hair: Ear length hair, pinned as close as possible to the skull to better avoid adversaries grabbing it. Blue, similar to the sky between the moon and the night sky.

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<p class="MsoNormal">Physical Traits: Faunus feature: Slit pupils, hidden with contacts, though not always effective. A cybernetic right hand, unpainted blued steel. A scar across the left cheek, caused by a small blade. A burn to the left forearm, palm sized, scarred over. Several indentations on the right wrist where prosthetic was installed w/ screws and pins through bone. A large fractal pattern of discoloration along left thigh where Lightning dust met skin. One dust tattoo is located across her back colored white with ice.

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<p class="MsoNormal">Outfit: Modified Atlas armor, missing shoulder plates, neck guard, and smaller gauntlets. Leather gloves adorn her hands. On the outside of the right glove is written “Can’t run from all of your problems Blue.” A blue traveling cloak with her emblem stitched into the front. Limited armor from the waist down focuses on the thighs. Black cloth can be seen between the joints of her armor, and comes down to form trousers. Black leather combat boots are laced tightly on her feet, coming to mid-calf.

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<p class="MsoNormal">Accessories: A plain watch on her left wrist, a quiver across her back, and daggers sheathed at her belt.

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<p class="MsoNormal">Gadgets: A spare bowstring in a pouch next to her left dagger, a pistol next to her right dagger, mostly concealed from view by a plastic holster.

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<p class="MsoNormal">3) Characteristics:

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<p class="MsoNormal">Background:

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<p class="MsoNormal">Personality: Sapphire tends to observe before acting, and will protect others at nearly any cost. Especially those she feels responsible for, or close friends. When in danger her instinct is to protect others, and ensure their safety. Though selfless, she conceals her species out of habit, and often tells small lies as a defense mechanism.

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<p class="MsoNormal">Misc Traits: Occasionally she forgets about the loss of her hand because of the prosthetic and will blink in confusion when the metal flashes from under her glove.

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<p class="MsoNormal">Likes: A well placed arrow, chillstep and general electrona, rare steak

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<p class="MsoNormal">Dislikes: her cybernetic hand, missing chow, forced separation from her squad, the new and sudden isolation from her adopted family

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<p class="MsoNormal">4) Trivia

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<p class="MsoNormal">Notable Relationships: N/A

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<p class="MsoNormal">Skills: Lockpicking, tracking, plays the flute

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<p class="MsoNormal">Allusion: N/A

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<p class="MsoNormal">Notes:

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<p class="MsoNormal">Hunter Extension

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<p class="MsoNormal">A) Weapon

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<p class="MsoNormal">Name: Soulstring

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<p class="MsoNormal">Classification: Steel Compound War Bow

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<p class="MsoNormal">Short Description: Constructed from spring steel, with a synthetic string wrapped between two small pully wheels, the bow is a matte black, with a small circular peep sight, and a multi-distance front sight. The draw weight is close to 70 lbs, and accurate up to 200 yards. The arrows fired from this weapon are akin to old war arrows, thick in haft and heavy.

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<p class="MsoNormal">B) Semblance

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<p class="MsoNormal">Name: Shadow’s Embrace

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<p class="MsoNormal">Short Description: Sapphire can manipulate the shadows and draw them closer to herself to help obscure her from view, and during night the only distinguishing feature of her is a complete lack of light

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<p class="MsoNormal">Activation Cue: The space immediately around her begins to darken, though her eyes almost glow an iridescent shade of grey

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<p class="MsoNormal">Reflection of Personality: The necessity to hide and hide well became instinctual, and her semblance followed suit

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<p class="MsoNormal">C) Combat Info

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<p class="MsoNormal">Preferred Range: long

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<p class="MsoNormal">Landing Strategy: rope arrow placed in the cliff shortly after launch, and a second to a tree at ground level, think zipline

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<p class="MsoNormal">Fighting Style: patience and carefully placed shots

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<p class="MsoNormal">Civilian Extension

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<p class="MsoNormal">A) Often found outside, enjoying the open air and comparative warmth of Vale, or training to grow accustomed to her replacement hand. She seems almost hyper alert during all other times. During class, she typically focuses on combat and competitions between students with a critical gaze, mentally noting trends, and flaws.

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<p class="MsoNormal">Expanded Occupation/Business Details: Served as a reconnaissance squad leader in a shadow war with bandit clans in the eastern part of Solitas. Served with distinction, though was discharged due to her age and sent to Beacon.

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<p class="MsoNormal">Certifications: Achieved the meritorious rank of Corporal in the Atlas Reconnaissance Corps.

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<p class="MsoNormal">Optional Statistics:

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<p class="MsoNormal">@) Physical Statistics

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<p class="MsoNormal">Strength: 4

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<p class="MsoNormal">Speed: 3

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<p class="MsoNormal">Agility: 5

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<p class="MsoNormal">Stamina: 4

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<p class="MsoNormal">&) Aural Statistics

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<p class="MsoNormal">Aura Reserve: 3

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<p class="MsoNormal">Aura Manipulation: 4

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<p class="MsoNormal">Semblance Manipulation: 5

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<p class="MsoNormal">Dust Manipulation: 3

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<p class="MsoNormal">$) Technical Statistics

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<p class="MsoNormal">Dust use: Arrow heads made with various solid crystals, bowstrings infused with fire, Dust tattoo enables temporary freezing of enemies during close combat (3)

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<p class="MsoNormal">Weapon Skill (Primary): 5

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<p class="MsoNormal">Weapon Skill (Unarmed): 1

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<p class="MsoNormal">Weapon Skill (Close Combat): 2

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<p class="MsoNormal">Weapon Skill (Mid Range Combat): 2

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<p class="MsoNormal">Weapon Skill (Ranged Combat): 4

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<p class="MsoNormal">Total: 45