Creating a Character
The application to create a character is very simple in Sunagakure. Below is a copy of our application:
Code:
[b]Name:[/b]
[b]Age:[/b]
[b]Physical Description:[/b]
[b]Mental Description:[/b]
[b]History:[/b]- Names
Your account name is what you use to log onto this site. Your character name needs to match your account name. It is common for new users to make this mistake. You will need to get your name changed before a village will accept you. To get a name change, go to [THIS THREAD] and an Administrator will be happy to help you.- There are several naming restrictions that you also need to consider when picking a name:
- Do not pick the name of a Naruto character or anime character, it will likely result in a denial. Be original with your creation!
"Uzumaki Naruto"; "Hyuuga Hinata"; "Uchiha Sasuke"; "Ramperouge Lelouche" - Lelouche, Code Geass; "Kirigaya Kazuto" - Kirito, Sword Art Online; "Akemi Homura" - Homura, Puella Magi Madoka Magica; "Lainbo Dashu" - Rainbow Dash, My Little Pony - The name must be Japanese or be able to be made of Japanese characters.
Here is a Japanese character resource:
Another great resource for naming is BehindtheName.com.
- Your name must also be 'Japanese ordered' -- in Japan the surname is before the given name.
So a name like 'John Smith' (not that it is a Japanese name to start with) would be ordered 'Smith John.' - The name you pick must not be a name that is an obvious transliteration of an English phrase, particularly one meant to offend.
"Buraku Obama" - "Barack Obama"; "Burrowun Gizasu" "Brown Jesus." - The name you pick must not be a name that is an obvious reference to an internet meme or fad.
"Sageru Fouruchan" - "Sage [a post on] 4chan"; "Weaboo Ichiban" - "Number 1 Weaboo"; "Mai Waifu" - "My [Anime] 'Wife'" - The name you pick must not be a name that is obviously non-Japanese or non-Chinese name even if it sounds vaguely Asian.
"Barack Obama"; "Vladimir Putin"
- Do not pick the name of a Naruto character or anime character, it will likely result in a denial. Be original with your creation!
You might wish to consider a Clan or a Bloodline also. A Clan is a player-driven aspect of Sand. Some players join Clans because this gives their character some familial and social ties. You can learn more about Clans HERE! As for Bloodlines, these might be pertinent to your name because you might wish to have the Hyuuga or Uchiha surname to start. Note: you do not have to have a clan surname to have a certain bloodline but it is a common practice. You can start with a Bloodlin or a Core Ability if you wish but you would have to add 200 words to your character creation application regarding the acquisition of your Core Ability or Bloodline. Yes, this might be confusing because you might say "I was born with it" and yes that might be true and should be included in the application you should also mention how it has affected your character. For example, your Water Affinity (a Core Ability) character might have always loved the water. In fact they felt an awesome peace when they were near large bodies of water. As a Hyuuga you might mention familial ties and your pearly white eyes which made your lineage apparent. Perhaps you have been trying for some time to awaken your potential because you knew it was there, you would see chakra coils every now and then but they would come and go in the blink of an eye. Please note, just because you can apply for a Bloodline or a Core Ability right away does not mean that you should. Take your time and try to make an informed decision.
- There are several naming restrictions that you also need to consider when picking a name:
- Age
All new players start as students when they make their first character. As you play the game, have experiences and grow in power, you will also ascend the various shinobi ranks. 8 is the youngest our shinobi academy accepts new students and 13 is the oldest Sunagakure accepts new students. Time progression on NC is not linear with your own in the real-world. If you are hoping to play an older character, you will have the opportunity, just not immediately unless you wish to start as a Genin (which is an option). Try to be considerate of others when you do age your character (don't be 9 one week and 32 the next), many player 'age' their character after major events (such as promotion to Genin, Chuunin, Jounin, becoming an ANBU, completing a significant mission, etc. Other players use the 4:1 rule, meaning that every real life year they age their character 4 in character years. There is nobody that will be strictly enforcing this, so if you joined us in 2010 at the age of 10, you do not need to be 50 by the year 2020, however try to move your character's age up in a reasonable way because many of your peers will be aging. While this may be more than you need to know, it is important to know that you will be not an 8 year old forever!- *** The exception to this is players starting as a GENIN*** Starting as a Genin instead of a student grants you no statistical advantage, but it does allow you to start off with an older character. Can you have a character that is younger? No, if you cannot start the academy before the age of 8, you cannot be a 5 year old Genin. This is an option for the user that does not want to play a young child or wants to roleplay having a later start. There are no age restrictions regarding being older, however you should be reasonable with your age (please use common sense).
- Physical Description
This is what your character looks like. Start with thinking about whether your character is male OR female. While we are an open-minded community and open to all orientations, identities and dress choices, start simple and build from there. Then consider their skin color: do they have a tan, are they very pale, do they have dark skin? Is there anything special about their skin, such as scars, tattoos, being really hairy, having silky smooth/leathery skin? How about their hair: what color is it? How is it styled? Is it long or short? What about their eyes -- are they blue, green, pink, etc.? What does your character dress like? Try to describe their every-day attire and if there is anything they save for special occasions. Is there anything of interest you might be able to add to your character - such as their build, facial expressions, etc. There is no word minimum or maximum on this.
- Mental Description
This is how your character thinks. Are they hot-headed, calm, thoughtful, hopeful, ambitious? Do they have any tendencies? Do they tend to show the world a different part of them than they show those close to them or even themselves? How about hopes, dreams, phobias, things they love/hate? Some players have mental disorders, such as depression or anxiety. We welcome you to make this a part of your character, however try to be considerate of users that might suffer from these conditions every day. Another important note is Multiple Personality Disorder is something that players can have in this community. Also known as Split Personality, players that chose to roleplay having more than one personality will be asked to describe both. However, please be aware that the Council will reject applications where it appears that the Split Personality would be used as a 'kill trigger' to grief other users. [For More Information Click Here] There is no word minimum or maximum on this.
- History
This is your character's back story. Consider the environment that you live in. [THIS THREAD] is an excellent reference point to get you started. Some users even elect to have their character come from one of the other great villages such as Leaf, Mist, Stone, Cloud</B><i></i>. Doing so requires the consent of the council you wish your character to come from and this is something we will do for you when we read your application but it may take an extra day or two to get a response from them. In addition, you may want to be involved with another character on this site (such as a friend who recommended this site who you want to have an extra in-character attachment to or even a complete stranger that you enjoy reading the work of that happens to be on this site). To do so, it would require their consent, something we can seek for you or you can message them through [Private Messaging]. Another way to create relationships before you start role-playing is by becoming a part of a Clan. More information on Clans can be found in [THIS THREAD].
When making a history, try to consider where you came from, what you did until the point you joined the Sunagakure Shinobi Academy. It does not need to be anything spectacular and try to be logical when you make your back story (killing 3 S-Ranked Missing-Nin before becoming even a student would be highly unlikely for example). There is no word minimum or maximum on this.
Another important consideration is PLAGIARISM. It is fine to take inspiration from other forms of media but please do not steal stories, concept and ideas from other authors. Sand Council reserves the right to make you alter your history or story if it is taken from someplace else.
Example Character Creation Application
- <B>Name: Kuga Tetsunori
Age: 13
Physical Description: Tetsunori was always a sickly boy and as such he is rather small for his age, it is assumed that he stands at just over 4 feet in height. He is emaciated due to his perpetual illness, his gaunt features include sunken cheeks and a prominent collarbone. His limbs are commonly hidden beneath voluminous, tattered robes. Tetsunori's actual weight 984 lbs) and height (4 ft 1in) are only assumed due to his hunched posture and over-sized clothes. His long brown unruly hair is a contrast to his sallow yet pale skin. The sclera of his eyes are jaundiced, his iris' look almost rusty. His teeth are yellowed and decayed, the scent of blood and death (perhaps his own) seem to follow him.
Mental Description: He is quiet, his speech is broken and he does not appear to be domestic. While intelligence is inferred, his actions seem almost feral. He communicates and follows directions but he is literal and a utilitarian in every way. He does not carry any vendettas and has no ambition, his existence is that of existence. He is not curious, joyful or playful but he takes sick interest (not necessarily a desire to participate but rather bear witness to) in battles. He has a pack mentality and allies with those who are able to understand him.
History: Kuga Tetsunori has died many times. His illness is perpetual and his fate lethal. Always hanging onto existence just barely, Kuga Tetsunori is an enigma to most. He has no known family or clan and lives on the streets of Sunagakure. While vagrant children are uncommon, longevity is even more uncommon. The disease that runs through his veins is unknown, he has never been to a medical center before and has no desire for 'healing' even if it was possible. His existence only knows this discomfort, a constant reminder of life. His nourishment often the result of gracious benefactors who share their meals with the ailing boy and his residence the dirt floor of one of the many caverns that snake beneath the desert. There was no epiphany or changing moment that made Tetsunori desire the shinobi lifestyle, while many of the students took the vocation of their parents or chose the path of ambition or power he was drawn to the academy by the sounds of warfare he heard within the confines of the academy as he was a transient passerby. While skill and proficiency differ and his physical state made him a questionable candidate, he was capable and he arrived at the learning spaces the other students were directed. He felt alive at the academy... and because he felt alive he stayed.
While the above is a very specific example of a specific character type, Kuga Tetsunori is an example of a few things: potential future story-line, unusual attributes, and some potential mystery. Your application can look completely different from this and it should, we encourage you to look at what others have wrote to get an idea of what you would like to do with your character.- <B>Name: Kuga Tetsunori
