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I certainly appreciate how you seem to be taking this story, Tear!
One question, though...will you take it upon yourself to write the entire story with these characters, or will we assist you in the writing personally? I am fine with either, but I am still unfamiliar with the SK fanfict "procedure", and I figure that this would be the perfect place to ask.
Name: Ebony
Age: 15
Personality: Ebony has a very light-humored, contemplative demeanor. He has a quiet laugh, almost the sound of harp strings being pulled gently. Being used to solitude, he isn't opposed to it, but is quite friendly all the same. He has a sense of jitteriness when forced with difficult problems, but he is very intellectual and caring.
Equipment: Accustomed to ranged weapons, Ebony currently uses a basic Brandish and a Cryotech Alchemer that used to be his mother's. His dream is to own an Antigua, but is content with his basic needs. He wears a Fencing Jacket over the basic Colbalt armor, and utilizes a Spiral Sallet as his only helmet, as he also dreams to have a Gunslinger Helm to wear underneath it for more protection.
Skills: Very light footed, and can traverse terrain quicker than most. He has a sharp eye, but his hand-to-hand combat still needs more refinement. Overall, he is more skilled than most his age, but still has much to learn in terms of battle strategy.
"Mini" Biography (I can't help myself...haha): Born as black as the charcoal in the night, Ebony was an unexpected child. His parents were surprised to have had a child so soon, and had not prepared for his coming on the Skylark. With both parents holding prominent roles in Skylark Command, both working in Communication and Assets, Ebony was often left to his own while they continued their work. Despite this, he had great relationships with both his parents, despite their often distant locations. However, during a Skylark mission, his mother left her post in order to save a friend and died in a Blast Cube explosion. Her friend became a second mother, and mentored him while his father continued his work. After the crash of the majestic Skylark, Ebony now lives in Haven in some of the best housing available. However, he is still seeking for a good friend to depend on...as well as a way to avenge his mother's death.
Additional facts: Despite his very black appearance with his armor, Ebony has azure eyes that gleam out from whatever armor he happens to wear. He enjoys playing instruments during his free time, and often sings to the Snipes that live in Haven. He has a relationship with them that seems more than just natural affinity, and can communicate freely with them after some time translating their individual syllables and sounds.
Pets: Besides his Snipe friends, Ebony has never had an interest in pets. With this said, he has almost a reluctance to accept any opinion about his choice, as it reminds him of a conversation he had with his mother before she died.
Allies: Ebony, being able to communicate with birds, has managed to ally himself with the troublesome and mischevious Greavers, as well as a mutual understanding with the Silkwings.
*EDIT 2 - Weaknesses/Insecurities:* Besides his battle skill, Ebony's weakness truly consists of the times that he remembers that inability. He can sit moping for hours contemplating battle strategy, but it is never as good as that of an experienced warrior. He looks up to others, but he has been betrayed by his peers before and has a sense of reluctance to trust them.
Position: Recon
EDIT 1: With this application, I am willing to be a part of the Rival Team...I have an idea of how Ebony can fit with Bane.