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Next round! IT'S STILL THURSDAY HERE.
Remember!
- Applicants, respond anonymously.
- If you're going to do the whole "ask me why I voted you out!" thing, please state who you voted out.
- No speculating about the identity of the applicants!
Now VOTE. Closed!
Character: Gretel
Series: Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters
Character Age: Early thirties
Job: Sugar Detection Agent
Canon: Abandoned at an early age by their parents and attacked by a candy-loving witch, Hansel and Gretel knew that they were finally good at something: killing witches. Since then, they have grown up to become Witch Hunters, working for coin and thrills. With their large guns and attitude, they work towards eliminating all witches permanently, swearing profusely and hacking arms off while they do it.
Hansel may be the brawn, but Gretel's the brains. She prefers to know thy enemy by any means necessary and if that's achieved being up close to bite their noses off, she'll do it. Socially competent and kind, Gretel doesn't mind making friends, she simply tends to keep them at an arm's length. Except for her brother, Hansel, whom she tries to protect as much as she can. Tough, determined and calm, Gretel is no slouch in the physical department and if you underestimate her, that's your own fault.
Sample Entry:
Tell us about yourself in a few words.
The name's Gretel and I have a brother called Hansel. He's probably off killing things, but I assure you, I can do it just as well.
Why are you joining our happy community?
I heard you have a slight infestation problem. And you believe in sugar-free foods. It's a win-win situations, really. Believe me, this is just the kind of place I want to be in.
Why are you a valuable asset to this camp?
I'm an excellent hunter and tracker. I'm adept at placing traps for all kinds of creatures, though witches are my specialty. If Camp ever suffers an attack from supernatural creatures, that's fine too. I can kill a man from twenty paces away and I'm very good at telling the difference between sugar and sugar free products. And that's where I'm gonna stop because you do not need my fucking life story.
What do you expect from the campers here?
I expect them to listen to me. Which is better than what Hansel will do because he would just stick a gun in your face and be done with it. However, if they have a legitimate problems beyond hormones, I'm willing to listen.
Do you think you are good in a crisis? Why?
I'm sorry, are you asking me the same damn question in a different way? Here's why I'm good at a crisis. Come closer. See your nose? You'll lose it in a crisis with me.
What if the crisis involved the end of the world? Please explain.
Then we'll save the world, whatever the crisis is. We just expect to get paid.
Do you consider yourself squeamish? Please provide an example.
Do you consider yourself squeamish? Please let me provide an example.
Would you be able to dispose of the flesh of the undead? How?
Normally we just dig a hole and dump them in the woods. Besides, it's not like anyone cares about the undead. I guess for a relative or friend, we'd do it properly. It's the least we can do.
Can you perform a flawless headshot? If not, and if your life depended on it, how many hours a week would you be willing to spend on the shooting range?
That's a reasonable question to ask. Yes, I can do a flawless headshot. Want me to demonstrate?
What is your job here at CFUD? What do you think that means?
Hansel and I have issues with sweet things. I don't mind doing my part and making sure we limit the amount of sweetness that comes in. You can never be too fucking careful.
Character: Hansel
Series: Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters
Character Age: Somewhere in his early thirties.
Job: Professional Witch Hunter
Canon: In fantasy medieval Europe-land, where anachronisms like guns exist and missing children show up as wood-cut prints on milk bottles, Hansel and his sister Gretel have survived their abduction by the Candy Witch and discovered that they are very good at killing witches. Now grown up, they have made it their life-long mission to hunt witches as they drop f-bombs and spray body parts all over the landscape. And that is most of the storyline, really.
The muscle of the operation, Hansel is blunt, straightforward and often has his mind on finishing the job. He is not into small talk and is more socially awkward than he lets on in front of the opposite sex. His sister was his only family growing up and he usually depends on her brains--they are an inseparable team. Hansel is a fan of action over stuff like thinking or planning and he would rather repress his man-pain at being abandoned as a young boy than talk about his feelings. Hansel acts confident and authoritative while on the job but he won't take any shit from anyone and his ruthless side shows up when it comes to saving children from witches.
Sample Entry:
Tell us about yourself in a few words.
I'm Hansel. Please form an orderly row and I'll be quick about checking you for the signs--oh, you mean talk about myself? My job is hunting witches. Dark witches, I mean. If you really want me to, I could tell you all about tracking down witches.
Why are you joining our happy community?
It's a job, isn't it? And my sister's here, so I'm here.
Why are you a valuable asset to this camp?
I'm very determined. Once I get on the track of a witch, I never stop. I am also familiar with the terrain and dark forests in general.
What do you expect from the campers here?
I expect they would be quite healthy because of the lack of sugar in their diet. However, they would be more susceptible to a house made of candy. Don't eat the fucking candy house, kids, no matter how sugar-deprived you are.
What do you expect from the counselors?
What the hell is a camp counselor? Do I have to know what that is to get this job?
Do you think you are good in a crisis? Why?
I've survived all of them so far, haven't I? My sister can elaborate on my good points--ask her.
What if the crisis involved the end of the world? Please explain.
Kill the head witch, stop whatever spell they're doing and everything will be fine. And always have back-up.
Do you consider yourself squeamish? Please provide an example.
Not at all. Witches usually reek of darkness or show some signs of decay--like zombies, but more intelligent. I have no problems with decapitating or burning a dark witch. Or watching someone's head blowing up after being cursed.
Can you perform a flawless headshot? If not, and if your life depended on it, how many hours a week would you be willing to spend on the shooting range?
Yes. I'll show you--point me at the zombie you want me to shoot.
What is your job here at CFUD? What do you think that means?
I'm training people to recognise dark witches and track them down. All in a day's work. But please leave the killing part to us. And point me to the nearest supply of faggots. No, I mean wooden faggots. For burning witches.
Looks like you really need professionals here--and not a moment too soon.
Character: Alexandra “Alex” Garcia
Series: Kuroko no Basket
Character Age: in her 30’s.
Job: Self-defence teacher
Canon: Kuroko no Basket tells the story of a high school student named Kuroko, who plays basketball against his former teammates, reminding them of the joy in the game that comes from more than just winning. In the process, he grows closer to his new teammates – particularly his best friend (and “new light,” Kagami), and determines that his new dream will be to make this team the best team in all of Japan.
Alex is Kagami’s coach from America. She owns a youth basketball club, and Kagami and Himuro were her first students. In her past, she played basketball while in university (major in Japanese) in the WNBA league, until an eye disease halted her career. She grew to dislike and disown basketball, despite spending so much time on it, playing basketball for bets during this period. However, this changed when she met the two young players (Kagami and Himuro), who begged, stalked and annoyed her until she agreed to teach them to play. After giving in to their wheedling, she found that she enjoyed teaching and could still participate in her favourite sport in this way. She now teaches basketball for a living.
Perhaps not surprisingly for a Japanese manga/anime, Alex represents a stereotypical American. She is very open with her feelings and far less reserved than the native Japanese around her. So one can easily make a listing of all the crash cultural jokes on this girl: Going around kissing everyone on the mouth, check; blond with big boobs, check; comfortable both with her own nudity and that of others, check; blunt and outspoken, check; kicks ass when needed, double check (yup, those legs aren’t made just for playing basketball… It is also quite useful when trying to kick someone’s head off).
In spite of (or perhaps because of) the caricature of her traits, she is actually a very charismatic character, cheerful most of the time, though she is capable of getting serious when the circumstances require it. Even though at times she seems flippant and childish – throwing kisses at strangers and throwing tantrums about putting her clothes on), she has a somewhat maternal way of acting towards her students, showing care and worrying about their well-being and happiness.
Sample Entry:
Hello everyone! I am your new teacher, Alexandra Garcia… [She blows a kiss into the screen] But you guys can call me Alex.
Just making this video so you guys can have a preview of what we’ll be covering during our “ways of conflict resolution” lessons from the Self defence class.
I’d like to introduce all of you to my assistant today. [She makes the video camera move, letting a dummy with a big letters saying ‘Jake’ appear in the screen next to her] So, this is Jake and he will be the ‘instigator’ in this particular fight.
[Smiles]
So Jake here called me some pretty bad names right now because I refused to go out with him.
[She looks sternly at the dummy, who stares dumbly back]
Look dude, I don’t want any trouble with you. So let’s settle this with a basketball game.
[She pulls a basketball from her bag, dribbling it calmly on the floor]
Sports are an amazing way to resolve differences between people; it channels the anger into something productive, allowing you to part on good terms after everything is over.
[She stops dribbling, throwing the basketball into an improvised hoop hanging in a tree]
Off course, there are times when you can’t take the peaceful way out. In which case…
[She spins suddenly, throwing a very strong kick at the dummy’s head. In the process, she shows off all the built up muscles of an ex-professional athlete.
The dummy didn’t have a chance, and was soon separated from its head by a matter of meters.]
This should make him [She pauses and then smiles] well, anyone, really, think twice about sexually harassing you.
And… in case he decides to continue and bring his buddies the next time, there’s always a third option.
[She pulls from her bag a carbine gun]
Just throw a few shots upwards and have them pee on their pants.
[She demonstrates more practically by throwing a couple of shots up, the sound roaring in the air menacingly. She places the carbine back in her back afterwards]
So, I would like to ask all my students to bring clothes suitable for sports to the first class. I’ll teach you about basketball positions and rules first. And then we’ll have a practice match to determine skill levels.
Remember!
- Applicants, respond anonymously.
- If you're going to do the whole "ask me why I voted you out!" thing, please state who you voted out.
- No speculating about the identity of the applicants!
Character: Gretel
Series: Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters
Character Age: Early thirties
Job: Sugar Detection Agent
Canon: Abandoned at an early age by their parents and attacked by a candy-loving witch, Hansel and Gretel knew that they were finally good at something: killing witches. Since then, they have grown up to become Witch Hunters, working for coin and thrills. With their large guns and attitude, they work towards eliminating all witches permanently, swearing profusely and hacking arms off while they do it.
Hansel may be the brawn, but Gretel's the brains. She prefers to know thy enemy by any means necessary and if that's achieved being up close to bite their noses off, she'll do it. Socially competent and kind, Gretel doesn't mind making friends, she simply tends to keep them at an arm's length. Except for her brother, Hansel, whom she tries to protect as much as she can. Tough, determined and calm, Gretel is no slouch in the physical department and if you underestimate her, that's your own fault.
Sample Entry:
Tell us about yourself in a few words.
The name's Gretel and I have a brother called Hansel. He's probably off killing things, but I assure you, I can do it just as well.
Why are you joining our happy community?
I heard you have a slight infestation problem. And you believe in sugar-free foods. It's a win-win situations, really. Believe me, this is just the kind of place I want to be in.
Why are you a valuable asset to this camp?
I'm an excellent hunter and tracker. I'm adept at placing traps for all kinds of creatures, though witches are my specialty. If Camp ever suffers an attack from supernatural creatures, that's fine too. I can kill a man from twenty paces away and I'm very good at telling the difference between sugar and sugar free products. And that's where I'm gonna stop because you do not need my fucking life story.
What do you expect from the campers here?
I expect them to listen to me. Which is better than what Hansel will do because he would just stick a gun in your face and be done with it. However, if they have a legitimate problems beyond hormones, I'm willing to listen.
Do you think you are good in a crisis? Why?
I'm sorry, are you asking me the same damn question in a different way? Here's why I'm good at a crisis. Come closer. See your nose? You'll lose it in a crisis with me.
What if the crisis involved the end of the world? Please explain.
Then we'll save the world, whatever the crisis is. We just expect to get paid.
Do you consider yourself squeamish? Please provide an example.
Do you consider yourself squeamish? Please let me provide an example.
Would you be able to dispose of the flesh of the undead? How?
Normally we just dig a hole and dump them in the woods. Besides, it's not like anyone cares about the undead. I guess for a relative or friend, we'd do it properly. It's the least we can do.
Can you perform a flawless headshot? If not, and if your life depended on it, how many hours a week would you be willing to spend on the shooting range?
That's a reasonable question to ask. Yes, I can do a flawless headshot. Want me to demonstrate?
What is your job here at CFUD? What do you think that means?
Hansel and I have issues with sweet things. I don't mind doing my part and making sure we limit the amount of sweetness that comes in. You can never be too fucking careful.
Poll #12969 Vote!
Open to: Access List, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 36
In or out?
Character: Hansel
Series: Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters
Character Age: Somewhere in his early thirties.
Job: Professional Witch Hunter
Canon: In fantasy medieval Europe-land, where anachronisms like guns exist and missing children show up as wood-cut prints on milk bottles, Hansel and his sister Gretel have survived their abduction by the Candy Witch and discovered that they are very good at killing witches. Now grown up, they have made it their life-long mission to hunt witches as they drop f-bombs and spray body parts all over the landscape. And that is most of the storyline, really.
The muscle of the operation, Hansel is blunt, straightforward and often has his mind on finishing the job. He is not into small talk and is more socially awkward than he lets on in front of the opposite sex. His sister was his only family growing up and he usually depends on her brains--they are an inseparable team. Hansel is a fan of action over stuff like thinking or planning and he would rather repress his man-pain at being abandoned as a young boy than talk about his feelings. Hansel acts confident and authoritative while on the job but he won't take any shit from anyone and his ruthless side shows up when it comes to saving children from witches.
Sample Entry:
Tell us about yourself in a few words.
I'm Hansel. Please form an orderly row and I'll be quick about checking you for the signs--oh, you mean talk about myself? My job is hunting witches. Dark witches, I mean. If you really want me to, I could tell you all about tracking down witches.
Why are you joining our happy community?
It's a job, isn't it? And my sister's here, so I'm here.
Why are you a valuable asset to this camp?
I'm very determined. Once I get on the track of a witch, I never stop. I am also familiar with the terrain and dark forests in general.
What do you expect from the campers here?
I expect they would be quite healthy because of the lack of sugar in their diet. However, they would be more susceptible to a house made of candy. Don't eat the fucking candy house, kids, no matter how sugar-deprived you are.
What do you expect from the counselors?
What the hell is a camp counselor? Do I have to know what that is to get this job?
Do you think you are good in a crisis? Why?
I've survived all of them so far, haven't I? My sister can elaborate on my good points--ask her.
What if the crisis involved the end of the world? Please explain.
Kill the head witch, stop whatever spell they're doing and everything will be fine. And always have back-up.
Do you consider yourself squeamish? Please provide an example.
Not at all. Witches usually reek of darkness or show some signs of decay--like zombies, but more intelligent. I have no problems with decapitating or burning a dark witch. Or watching someone's head blowing up after being cursed.
Can you perform a flawless headshot? If not, and if your life depended on it, how many hours a week would you be willing to spend on the shooting range?
Yes. I'll show you--point me at the zombie you want me to shoot.
What is your job here at CFUD? What do you think that means?
I'm training people to recognise dark witches and track them down. All in a day's work. But please leave the killing part to us. And point me to the nearest supply of faggots. No, I mean wooden faggots. For burning witches.
Looks like you really need professionals here--and not a moment too soon.
Poll #12970 Vote!
Open to: Access List, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 36
In or out?
Character: Alexandra “Alex” Garcia
Series: Kuroko no Basket
Character Age: in her 30’s.
Job: Self-defence teacher
Canon: Kuroko no Basket tells the story of a high school student named Kuroko, who plays basketball against his former teammates, reminding them of the joy in the game that comes from more than just winning. In the process, he grows closer to his new teammates – particularly his best friend (and “new light,” Kagami), and determines that his new dream will be to make this team the best team in all of Japan.
Alex is Kagami’s coach from America. She owns a youth basketball club, and Kagami and Himuro were her first students. In her past, she played basketball while in university (major in Japanese) in the WNBA league, until an eye disease halted her career. She grew to dislike and disown basketball, despite spending so much time on it, playing basketball for bets during this period. However, this changed when she met the two young players (Kagami and Himuro), who begged, stalked and annoyed her until she agreed to teach them to play. After giving in to their wheedling, she found that she enjoyed teaching and could still participate in her favourite sport in this way. She now teaches basketball for a living.
Perhaps not surprisingly for a Japanese manga/anime, Alex represents a stereotypical American. She is very open with her feelings and far less reserved than the native Japanese around her. So one can easily make a listing of all the crash cultural jokes on this girl: Going around kissing everyone on the mouth, check; blond with big boobs, check; comfortable both with her own nudity and that of others, check; blunt and outspoken, check; kicks ass when needed, double check (yup, those legs aren’t made just for playing basketball… It is also quite useful when trying to kick someone’s head off).
In spite of (or perhaps because of) the caricature of her traits, she is actually a very charismatic character, cheerful most of the time, though she is capable of getting serious when the circumstances require it. Even though at times she seems flippant and childish – throwing kisses at strangers and throwing tantrums about putting her clothes on), she has a somewhat maternal way of acting towards her students, showing care and worrying about their well-being and happiness.
Sample Entry:
Hello everyone! I am your new teacher, Alexandra Garcia… [She blows a kiss into the screen] But you guys can call me Alex.
Just making this video so you guys can have a preview of what we’ll be covering during our “ways of conflict resolution” lessons from the Self defence class.
I’d like to introduce all of you to my assistant today. [She makes the video camera move, letting a dummy with a big letters saying ‘Jake’ appear in the screen next to her] So, this is Jake and he will be the ‘instigator’ in this particular fight.
[Smiles]
So Jake here called me some pretty bad names right now because I refused to go out with him.
[She looks sternly at the dummy, who stares dumbly back]
Look dude, I don’t want any trouble with you. So let’s settle this with a basketball game.
[She pulls a basketball from her bag, dribbling it calmly on the floor]
Sports are an amazing way to resolve differences between people; it channels the anger into something productive, allowing you to part on good terms after everything is over.
[She stops dribbling, throwing the basketball into an improvised hoop hanging in a tree]
Off course, there are times when you can’t take the peaceful way out. In which case…
[She spins suddenly, throwing a very strong kick at the dummy’s head. In the process, she shows off all the built up muscles of an ex-professional athlete.
The dummy didn’t have a chance, and was soon separated from its head by a matter of meters.]
This should make him [She pauses and then smiles] well, anyone, really, think twice about sexually harassing you.
And… in case he decides to continue and bring his buddies the next time, there’s always a third option.
[She pulls from her bag a carbine gun]
Just throw a few shots upwards and have them pee on their pants.
[She demonstrates more practically by throwing a couple of shots up, the sound roaring in the air menacingly. She places the carbine back in her back afterwards]
So, I would like to ask all my students to bring clothes suitable for sports to the first class. I’ll teach you about basketball positions and rules first. And then we’ll have a practice match to determine skill levels.
Poll #12971 Vote!
Open to: Access List, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 36
In or out?
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Hansel: I had a lot of the same issues with your app as with Gretel's, but I did see some spark of personality in your app and an attempt to react to the Camp setting, so I'm giving it a confidence in.
Alex: Props for using the monologue format, but in this case I think the survey option would have worked much better for your app. As it is, your sample relied way too much on [bracketed actions], which can work in a monologue, but shouldn't be the focus unless the character is mute. Alex seems pretty chatty from your sample, so the reliance on her actions rather than her speaking voice really didn't work for me. Also, your canon section is too long. Sometimes long canon sections can work, but in this case you added a lot of unnecessary detail, so try to keep it succinct. Give us a basic overview of the plot, sure, but focus most of your canon on Alex's personality, not just her backstory.