Circumstantial Formation

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Rebecca, Alicia, Marie, Oisín and Christopher are a group of thieves emmersed in an Underworld of secrets and treachery. They have kidnapped two girls, Martha and Jennifer, from a rich family and have held them captive for two years. Rebecca and Alicia have studied their movements and are biding their time until they can present themselves as the missing daughters. At this point, Martha and Jennifer will be killed.

But Christopher, the object of Alicia's affections, is aquiring an interest in Martha, the older of the two sisters. He has not yet decided to abandon the plan, but doubts are emerging in his mind, though he will not express them.

Oisín is the leader of the gang, with Marie as second in command.

Any of the named characters can be taken. Please wait until they're gone before creating characters. I'd like to write for Alicia.

Name
: Alicia Lily Toll
Age:21
Hair: Long, blonde and wavy, to half way down her back. She always wears it tied up.
Eyes: Dark green, large, with a hint of blue, framed by long thin dark lashes.
Complexion: Pale, with a smattering of freckles on her nose.
Dress: Loose tunic-style shirts in black or grey, belted at the waist, and black trousers, and worn brown boots which come to half way up her calves. She wears a grey cap with a peak.
Weapons: Two daggers and a gun.
History: Alicia was orphaned at the age of eight and raised in an orphanage, where she was badly mistreated.At the age of fifteen she was turned out in to the streets to fend for herself after the orphanage mistress's husband took an interest in her. She stole to get by, food at first, then jewlery and other such expensive items which she sold and traded. It was through this means that she met Oisín and Marie, at the age of 17, and joined together with them, partcicpaitng in their robberies and scams. This was before the other two members joined the gang.
Personality: Secretive, stubbourn, agressive. She doesn't trust easily. She;s emotionally fragile but works hard to hide it. She holds a grudge and is prone to jealosy. She is also prone to rash actions. Her trust, once won, is almost ireevocable.
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wait!!! So like we choose someone??? Like out of your characters???
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Ya, you choose from one of the characters I've listed above and write up a profile for them like I've done for Alicia.
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With the certainty of tides,
Just like hopes springing high,
Still I'll rise."
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*claims Rebecca*

Name: Rebecca "Becca" Ronders
Age: 23
Hair: Long, dark dark brown, beautiful natural curls, is typically loose but occasionally pulled back, wears on a side part
Eyes: Light blue, almost gray--crystal
Complexion: her skin tone is about average caucasian. doesn't do a lot of tanning, but isn't pale either.
Dress: tight tank tops, usually black, and a pair of tight jeans typically worn with flats or heeled boots of some kind. she doesn't really dress for the kill, but don't let that fool you.
Weapons: only one dagger. doesn't own one personally, but is great at axe throwing and shooting an arrow. refuses to carry a gun.
History: Becca grew up in a pretty stable home, two parents and a younger sister. When she was 14, however, her father went into a deep depression mixed with aggression like you've never seen and took it out on his wife and daughters. He broke one night and pulled a gun no one knew he had, shooting her mother and sister while Becca was in the next room. She heard the shots and ran in, and when he saw her face he took off, never to be seen again. He was never caught, and he left Becca an only child and an orphan. She spent the next four years bouncing between relatives all over the country, never satisfied to stay in one place for too long. Becca won't talk about it much, especially the events before the shooting. The shooting was something permanent that was public knowledge in her world, but the events of her fathers rage are not. She met Oisin early in her movements, around age 15, and had kept in contact with him for years afterwards by phone and the occasional visits--though, she didn't actually run with him until the last couple years.
Personality: She's a bamf, to say the least, and can kick pretty much anyone's butt before they can blink. But, she has a soft spot for sisters, as she feels like it was her duty to protect her own. Not that the girls they are holding captive would know this, however, or anyone around them. She doesn't favor guys much, especially when they try to get too close, but has a particular fancy with Oisin. They have known each other for quite some time, and respect each other--even if they butt heads occasionally.
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Thanks for joining. Love the profile. :)

Characters:

[s]Rebecca[/s]
[s]Alicia[/s]
Marie
Oisín
Christopher
Martha
Jennifer
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With the certainty of tides,
Just like hopes springing high,
Still I'll rise."
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*Claims Marie!* But, trying to put bio together at the moment...
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Name: Marie Nola Rayner "beloved, intelligent little champion" (What the names mean put together.)
Age: 18
Hair: brown hair, wears in a short ponytail
Eyes: brown
Complexion: ridiculous amount of freckles everywhere
http://e777y.deviantart.com/art/four-hundred-freckles-63374211
Dress: brightly colored skinny jeans, saying t-shirts, and all-star sneakers, sling purse
http://mkatesoccer.deviantart.com/art/Wear-the-Rainbow-III-106725721
Weapons: a dagger and an ancient pistol
http://mithgariel-stock.deviantart.com/art/Old-gun-3-103944394
http://rabbi-killifish.deviantart.com/art/Dagger-18976101
History: She doesn't share her history with anyone.
Personality: Quiet and perspective. Rocker-type dress and plays the guitar when bored or there's nothing to do. Keeps out of fights and doesn't start many. Wants a relationship, but not hopeful of having one. A thoughtful lover, loyal friend, and strong adversary. Great in martial arts. Touchy about her height since she's 5'1. Even though she's short, she's lethal.
http://trappedchild.deviantart.com/art/Acustica-11643211

Could my person be called Nola instead of Marie? If not, that's okay.

Rebecca means "one who snares or traps"
Alicia Lily means "noble water-lily"
Oisin means "little deer"
Christopher means "Christ-bearer"
Jennifer means "white and smooth"
Martha means "lady"

I was just curious and thought you would like to know what their names mean...
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I'll be Christopher, pm me if I forget to post a profile, it's late here.
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Thanks guys. And thanks for the name meanings Moon.It's especially interesting about Jennifer and Martha's names. Yes, of course you can change it to Nola if you like.

Characters:

[s]Rebecca[/s]
[s]Alicia[/s]
[s]Marie[/s]
Oisín
[s]Christopher[/s]
Martha
Jennifer
"Just like moons and like suns,
With the certainty of tides,
Just like hopes springing high,
Still I'll rise."
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JK I would like to be Oisin. I mean if that's cool and all.
Even though I can't even like pronounce that name. It's all good though.

Name: Oisin

Age: 28

Hair: Black

Eyes: a greenish blue

Complexion: Very fair skinned. With some stubble on his face. Nothing drastic.

Dress: Jeans, shirt changes often but stays in the cooler tones, leather jacket

Weapons:daggers

Appearance:
http://media.photobucket.com/image/hot% ... .jpg?o=123

Personality: quiet. sort of innocent deer grazing look about him. At first people think he is harmless and shy. Very well trained in fighting and very bright. He thinks on his feet and usually knows the right thing to say.

History: Oisin was a navy seal, but his training started way before that. His father was a marine and taught him everything he knew. Oisin was a black belt by age four. The depths of what he can do are not even known to his closest friends. But his father went AWOL after his mother died and took Oisin along for the "road trip." They were constantly running and pulling credit card scams and identity theft. Oisin learned to pit pocket. His father beat him a lot also. His deepest darkest secrets involve his father's death and his internal issues. Of course no one really knows much about him besides his whole navy seal thing. He feels alone often.
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Thanks. It's pronounce Uh-Sheen.

Characters:

[s]Rebecca [/s]
[s]Alicia[/s]
[s]Marie [/s]
[s]Oisín [/s]
[s]Christopher[/s]
Martha
Jennifer
"Just like moons and like suns,
With the certainty of tides,
Just like hopes springing high,
Still I'll rise."
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^^Rory took Oísín, not Christopher. Anyway, can I join? Please? I'm not incredibly active during term time but when I'm on I'm always faithful to my storybooks. You can reject me if you like, but I'd really like to be Martha. If somebody else wants her over me, they can have her, but until then...

(BTW- I had a dream about a guy called Oísín. His name was Oísín Rundy and he came from Kildare -Jas is probably the only one who knows where that is. I don't know, I've never met someone called that in my life. I just thought I would let you all know -apparently I am a good character developer in my dreams. Just.. you know... thought I'd say that.)

Name: Martha Fitzwilliams

Age: Nineteen

Hair: chestnut brown, mid-length, thick and only slightly wavy.

Eyes: Hazel brown, twinkling

Complexion: mid-white.

Dress: Generally, floaty skirts and floral prints, although since being kidnapped it's generally more tracksuit bottoms and hoodies.

History: Before being kidnapped, she was top of her class in one of the best boarding schools in the country, and was predicted to go to Oxford or Cambridge. One day she and her sister were grabbed and taken. She misses her family and close friends hugely, but over the past two years has grown accustomed to captivity -and especially to Christopher's way of treating her...

Personality: Martha is level-headed. A little shy and timid with strangers and generally a closed book, she plays a fierce game of chess and is strategical in all aspects of her life. She looks after her sister closely, and is waiting and hoping to be set free, though has also accepted the fact that her death may be imminent.
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Ooops. Thanks for pointing that out Stella! Of course you can join! Haha, that's funny about your dream. Seems your imagination is still active when you sleep!

Characters:

[s]Rebecca [/s]
[s]Alicia [/s]
[s]Marie [/s]
[s]Oisín [/s]
Christopher
[s]Martha [/s]
Jennifer

Only two more characters to go and then it will be time to start. :)
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With the certainty of tides,
Just like hopes springing high,
Still I'll rise."
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is people don't join in the next day or two I can take on another character.
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Hullo my dears ^^

Name= Christopher Abbot

Age= 23

Appearance= Dark, curly hair, medium tan skin, a scattering of stubble and dark brown eyes. His body is large and powerful with a scar running across his neck.
Personality= Chris is a quiet man, the sort of man that follows orders. He's not too bright and he has a gruff, unrefined way of speaking that quickly gets him labled as the muscle. He doesn't mind killing and he's quite happy to rob but not from churches because he's the God fearing sort but he believes that God's powers are restrained to sacred ground and holy figures.

Dress= A very old pair of scuffed black boots with their soles worn down to the point where he can feel the ground below his feet. His trousers are dark brown and in a slightly better state, his shirt a grubby white and made of a simple woven cotton. His forearms are bared. A thick leather belt circles his waist.

Weapons= Chris doesn't like guns. He'll use one when he's ordered to but otherwise his pistol stays in its holster and he fights with a sword and his bare arms. He also has a dagger that has grown rusty from lack of use in its sheathe.

History= Chris was once the son of a priest but he didn't believe in God. He believed in doing as he liked. He thieved, he fought, he got the local girls pregnant and he avoided the church. But then his mother died. Chris was attending the funeral service when God invoked his power. The authorities came and they attempted to arrest him. Chris fought back like a mad man. He was cut, he was shot and he ran, escaping into the realm of the outlaws. He was eighteen then. He spent the next two years living as a law to himself, causing havoc in every town he entered. Then he met the group minus Becca who joined a month or so later. At first Chris has trouble fitting in and taking orders but as soon as he realised that he could do whatever he wanted as long as he took orders from just two people, he was happy. Over the last few years he has mellowed considerably, his rage at the world cooling.
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