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Darrell Landen | deadLEE15

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deadLEE15

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Character Name
Darrell Landen

I Agree
Yes

Has this character appeared in a previous lore?
No

Age
28

Blood Type
A

Personality
Darrell is a cynical person who secretly wishes to be altruistic. He is introverted and easygoing, but is extremely hard on himself. He is quietly intuitive and makes quick judgements about people. The apocalypse has made him a tiny bit neurotic and it takes a while for him to trust others now. He used to be very friendly and popular, but that part of him has died after his wife's death.

Character Motivations
While Darrell is cynical, he wishes to help others who show humility toward life. "There are too many selfish people in the world, and I might be one of them. I don't want to be, but i probably am". Darrell wants to redeem his selfish qualities by finding a higher purpose in helping certain people: Those who deserve it. He stays away from drama, but when he does get involved, he goes all in.

Physical Appearance
Darrell is 6'2'' 190 pounds, athletic build, he has brown hair and brown eyes. He has long lean legs built for running but not much for lifting. He has a permanent 5 o'clock shadow and a serious look on his face most of the time. He doesn't do fashion and wears whatever fits him comfortably "function over looks". Since he is alone, he doesn't clean himself often and always has dirt on his face and clothes.

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Mechanical Occupation
Axe man

In-Character Occupation
Carpenter (uses tools and equipment often)

Biography
Before the apocalypse, Darrell was highly involved with his community and helped with the local Boy-Scout troop events. Darrell used to be religious before his wife died, and then everything went down hill. His faith has diminished but his hope in humanity and a God have never been stronger (even though he doesn't show it often). Darrell is mentally strong, but frequently blames himself for his wife's death. People did not know that his marriage was rocky before she died. She was struggling with anger issues and had an abusive personality. After her death, Darrell struggled to think highly of her, and this was the source of his guilt. If anything were to destroy him, it would be this guilt. As Darrell wrestles with his wife's death and with his faith in a God, he looks for meaning in life. Many people looked up to him because of his "quiet strength", but he doesn't believe he can be that 'pillar of hope' for others to lean on anymore. People don't really understand why. This has lead him to a solitary life, away from the people that he used to love and haunted by his past that he has not told anybody about.

Would you like your character to start with any items?
An Axe and a big hiking backpack

Would you like your character to start with any skills?
Athletic, carpentry and metalworking skills

Is your character a member of a group?
No
EnvyDemon

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Hi DeadLee,

Your Application has been Accepted

Here is your login info:
Username: Darrell Landen
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A couple things I do want to go over however:

Firstly, I can't tell from your bio if you've read the lore, if you have you can disregard this, otherwise you can do so here, however, we should note we are 14 years into the apocalypse at this point. You seem to have a good enough idea of your character that I don't think that is much of a challenge to incorporate it. I'm going to either assume that your wife died recently, or you're going to age Darrell a bit. Either way, keep it in mind.

Secondly, I'm not sure if you're on the Discord, but if you aren't, you can join here. Feel free to DM me on Discord (EnvyDemon#7663) once you get in game so I can get you your starting items.

If you have anymore questions, feel free to ask and I'll get back to you ASAP.

deadLEE15

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Hi DeadLee,

Your Application has been Accepted

Here is your login info:


A couple things I do want to go over however:

Firstly, I can't tell from your bio if you've read the lore, if you have you can disregard this, otherwise you can do so here, however, we should note we are 14 years into the apocalypse at this point. You seem to have a good enough idea of your character that I don't think that is much of a challenge to incorporate it. I'm going to either assume that your wife died recently, or you're going to age Darrell a bit. Either way, keep it in mind.

Secondly, I'm not sure if you're on the Discord, but if you aren't, you can join here. Feel free to DM me on Discord (EnvyDemon#7663) once you get in game so I can get you your starting items.

If you have anymore questions, feel free to ask and I'll get back to you ASAP.
Thanks! I did read all the rules, but the combat rules were kind of confusing. I will reread everything one more time before I hop on for the first time.
deadLEE
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Thanks! I did read all the rules, but the combat rules were kind of confusing. I will reread everything one more time before I hop on for the first time.
deadLEE
Hey deadLEE,

Combat Rules only apply to Event/Sometimes PvP (When requested). In both situations, the combat will be moderated by an admin, so don't worry about it too much.

Let me know when you get on so I can give your your starting items.

deadLEE15

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Hey deadLEE,

Combat Rules only apply to Event/Sometimes PvP (When requested). In both situations, the combat will be moderated by an admin, so don't worry about it too much.

Let me know when you get on so I can give your your starting items.
Whenever you are available, i am currently on. Thanks!