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    This doesn't mean it's cancelled. We fully intend to run Ties That Bind: What Lies Beneath and Ties That Bind: City of Angels eventually. But to do so, we need to take a step back. In the meantime, we'll be working on smaller, invite-only projects.

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Nikolai | sTs Doomsday

sTs Doomsday

sTs Doomsday

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Character Name
Nikolai

I Agree
Yes

Has this character appeared in a previous lore?
Yes

Age
45

Blood Type
AB-

Personality
Nikolai is a reserved, humble, calm, and wise man... when he is sleeping or sober. However, most of the time people find him to be a tactless, hotheaded grouch. Despite this, those that find themselves in his good grace will find him to be a helpful ally, and even a concerned friend.

Character Motivations
Nikolai is driven by his quest for power and wealth primarily, but can also find satisfaction in aiding in the success of a group. This is not to say he's above leaving people for dead. Nor is he above the selfish nature of man. He would die for his friends nonetheless.

Physical Appearance
Nikolai is six feet tall, weighing about 200 pounds, with a lean/muscular build. He has a shaved head and face, though perhaps not recently. His face is often stern, and his posture uninviting. One word that comes to mind when looking at him for the first time may be "Soviet."

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Mechanical Occupation

Engineer

In-Character Occupation
Arms Dealer/Bomb Builder/Militant

Biography
Nikolai was an infamous criminal before the fall, whose crimes crossed international lines more often than not. He was known to have supplies weapons and explosive devices to several terrorist organizations, namely the IRA and Taliban.

Nikolai was heavily involved with rebels in Chechnya, and narrowly escaped both death and capture on numerous occasions. In the final months of life in the real world, he spent his time in hiding in remote Canada. He was correct in thinking they wouldn't look for him there.

It would be a few more months before he realized there was no longer anybody to come looking. Over the course of the next decade, he watched the rise and fall of many men-- some by his hand. As the years drag on, he has begun to yearn for something more... stable. Permanent, perhaps. Nikolai is tired of rebuilding.

Something that will stand for ages to come-- a legacy, a home, a family. Whatever it may be, Nikolai wants it. And he has never stopped short of his goals before.

Would you like your character to start with any items?
Screwdriver, Saw

Would you like your character to start with any skills?
Boosted carpentry, metalworking, electrical, for his engineering experience

Is your character a member of a group?
No
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Holt

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Hello Doomsday, I'll be reviewing your application.

All In all looks rather solid, However Im going to need specifics on the skill set, if you dont mind, before I can approve your app.
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Nikolai is an accomplished bomb maker, and is proficient in creating and deconstructing all manner of explosive devices. In addition, he is familiar with the craft of evasion, having avoided capture oh so many times. He is familiar with firearms, and other weapons. In addition to explosives, he has a degree in both mechanical and electrical engineering, making him capable of being constructive as well as destructive. Despite this worrying resume, he is at worst chaotic neutral, and at best chaotic good. Let me know if you need more specifics.
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Nikolai is an accomplished bomb maker, and is proficient in creating and deconstructing all manner of explosive devices. In addition, he is familiar with the craft of evasion, having avoided capture oh so many times. He is familiar with firearms, and other weapons. In addition to explosives, he has a degree in both mechanical and electrical engineering, making him capable of being constructive as well as destructive. Despite this worrying resume, he is at worst chaotic neutral, and at best chaotic good. Let me know if you need more specifics.
Sorry I should of been more specific.

Boosted carpentry, metalworking, electrical, for his engineering experience , We need specific levels for these. Any range is fine, just specifics.
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Oh, I gotcha. Metal and carp at 5, and electric at 10 if that's alright, because solar generators give me serotonin.
Holt

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Thats quite fine. Okay so, with that out of the way, You are good to go!

Your Username is: Nikolai
Password: Kalash

Welcome to the server! Notify me on discord when you enter the server so we may establish your items and equipment!