Post by tess on Feb 5, 2013 22:34:21 GMT -8
((IC section))
Name:Teresa "BlackTess" Auerbach
Age/Gender: 27 years old, female
Relevant Skills:
Skilled detective and investigator
Cryptozoologist
Journalism Degree, University of Washington
Received small arms training
Swordsmanship (self taught)
Bass guitar
Relevant Background Information:
Born and raised in Seattle, WA Teresa Auerbach was once an active member in the city's underground music scene, often mixing the occult in with her performances. In her spare time she produced a small counter-culture publication with a focus on "weird stories, and conspiracytheories facts." Her investigative tenacity, and tendency to look for stories well below the surface got her dangerously close to the truth on multiple occasions. As a consequence she was placed on several Illuminati watch lists well before her powers ever manifested. Teresa is motivated by knowledge. Solving mysteries is her main focus, and as such her greatest strengths lie in research and investigation. While she prefers to out think or avoid her enemies entirely, when pressed she is a capable combatant. She received small arms training from a young age from her father: a retired Seattle Police Captain. She is also a (surprisingly) able sword fighter, having taught herself how to fight by quote: "watching a lot of Samurai flicks growing up, Kurosawa was a genius man"
Next-of-Kin (optional):
Father: Terry Auerbach, Seattle WA (estranged)
((OOC section))
1. How much experience do you have with roleplaying? Have you played other MMORPGs? There's no wrong answer here.
I've been an avid table top gamer for over a decade now, having run and played in numerous D&D, GURPS, Shadowrun and other games for the last few years. My MMO experience is a little more limited. I dabbled with Ultima Online and EQ back in the old days. I enjoyed CoH for a few years before it got shut down, which brought me to TSW
2. What has brought your character to the group? Do you have any stories/ideas that you hope to develop for them as they progress through the game, and if so, what are they?
After her magical abilities surfaced, Teresa was contacted by, and eventually joined, the Illuminati. She found this to be a blessing and a curse. She was finally validated for all of her "crackpot conspiracy theories" but she could never tell any one the whole truth. She doesn't quite trust the Illuminati, and doesn't always agree with their goals and how they operate, but the allure of having access to the biggest secrets ever and being given the chance to solve the greatest mysteries in the world are worth a few sleepless nights to her.
She found herself drawn to Ægir Communications due to it's status as a recent acquisition by the Illuminati. She feels that joining a group "on the fringe" as it were, as well as one that until recently was a neutral third party, would allow her to continue to work "inside the system" while creating some distance between her and the main branch of the Illuminati. There is also the mystery of how Ægir Communications came into the possession of the Illuminati in the first place, and Teresa loves mysteries.
Other than that, I'm just happy to be a supporting character in other people's stories.
3a. Fill in the blank: If my character were to meet an Eldritch Horror From Beyond Space And Time, he/she would: "Did you guys know that H.P Lovecraft was a member of the Templars? It's true, he encountered these things and that's why he wrote...guys? Why is everyone running away? Oh."
3b. Fill in the blank: If I were to meet an Eldritch Horror From Beyond Space And Time, I would probably be driven mad by a horror that dares not speak its name? I'd rather not find out.
4. How did you find out about us, and how would you like for us to contact you in-game?
I was on the TSW forums, looking for an RP Cabal to join, after looking at a few different groups, this one looked like the best fit for me, you all seem like a fun bunch of people, and I would love to have a chance to play some video games with you.
My character's name is Teresa "BlackTess" Auerbach in game, so a tell message works. Failing that a PM here. The best times are in the evenings, I'm on the West Coast of the US (GMT-8)
5. Have you ever wanted a chance to just say whatever you'd like to about yourself to a group of anonymous strangers over the internet? That is a lot of pressure! Just want to say that I look forward to playing with you folks.
Name:Teresa "BlackTess" Auerbach
Age/Gender: 27 years old, female
Relevant Skills:
Skilled detective and investigator
Cryptozoologist
Journalism Degree, University of Washington
Received small arms training
Swordsmanship (self taught)
Bass guitar
Relevant Background Information:
Born and raised in Seattle, WA Teresa Auerbach was once an active member in the city's underground music scene, often mixing the occult in with her performances. In her spare time she produced a small counter-culture publication with a focus on "weird stories, and conspiracy
Next-of-Kin (optional):
Father: Terry Auerbach, Seattle WA (estranged)
((OOC section))
1. How much experience do you have with roleplaying? Have you played other MMORPGs? There's no wrong answer here.
I've been an avid table top gamer for over a decade now, having run and played in numerous D&D, GURPS, Shadowrun and other games for the last few years. My MMO experience is a little more limited. I dabbled with Ultima Online and EQ back in the old days. I enjoyed CoH for a few years before it got shut down, which brought me to TSW
2. What has brought your character to the group? Do you have any stories/ideas that you hope to develop for them as they progress through the game, and if so, what are they?
After her magical abilities surfaced, Teresa was contacted by, and eventually joined, the Illuminati. She found this to be a blessing and a curse. She was finally validated for all of her "crackpot conspiracy theories" but she could never tell any one the whole truth. She doesn't quite trust the Illuminati, and doesn't always agree with their goals and how they operate, but the allure of having access to the biggest secrets ever and being given the chance to solve the greatest mysteries in the world are worth a few sleepless nights to her.
She found herself drawn to Ægir Communications due to it's status as a recent acquisition by the Illuminati. She feels that joining a group "on the fringe" as it were, as well as one that until recently was a neutral third party, would allow her to continue to work "inside the system" while creating some distance between her and the main branch of the Illuminati. There is also the mystery of how Ægir Communications came into the possession of the Illuminati in the first place, and Teresa loves mysteries.
Other than that, I'm just happy to be a supporting character in other people's stories.
3a. Fill in the blank: If my character were to meet an Eldritch Horror From Beyond Space And Time, he/she would: "Did you guys know that H.P Lovecraft was a member of the Templars? It's true, he encountered these things and that's why he wrote...guys? Why is everyone running away? Oh."
3b. Fill in the blank: If I were to meet an Eldritch Horror From Beyond Space And Time, I would probably be driven mad by a horror that dares not speak its name? I'd rather not find out.
4. How did you find out about us, and how would you like for us to contact you in-game?
I was on the TSW forums, looking for an RP Cabal to join, after looking at a few different groups, this one looked like the best fit for me, you all seem like a fun bunch of people, and I would love to have a chance to play some video games with you.
My character's name is Teresa "BlackTess" Auerbach in game, so a tell message works. Failing that a PM here. The best times are in the evenings, I'm on the West Coast of the US (GMT-8)
5. Have you ever wanted a chance to just say whatever you'd like to about yourself to a group of anonymous strangers over the internet? That is a lot of pressure! Just want to say that I look forward to playing with you folks.
