Mortal Application Guide

Character Applications consist of three parts, the characters Stats, the Characters Vitals and the Characters Written Info. Stats are rather straight forward. The character is given a set number of points to spend in each section to build their sheet. The Character Vitals comes together to create a detailed account of the characters past and present identity. This can be used to not only help the player build a characters history, but also to aid story tellers and staff as the game progresses. Finally, the Characters Written Info is used to complete their concept. This section includes their Timeline and Public Info sections as well as any templates or justifications that the application may require. Staff have worked hard to make this process as simple as possible and have provided a detailed walk through for each character type, complete with hints and tips to aid players along the way.

When preparing the application, players should copy/paste the blank application into their email and fill it out. This can also be done in a word document and uploaded as an attachment. Staff ask that players not change the format of the application. Please do not attempt to recreate the character page, as this will slow down the staff-side of applications and may result in your application being denied.

Once a player is pleased with their application, they should submit it. Please remember that the general expected turnaround for applications is 24 to 48 hours. Please do not approach staff about your applications status until after the 48 hour window. Also, please keep in mind that applications are handled in the order in which they are received.

Below players will find the three blank Character Application Sections to be copy/pasted. The staff email can be located at the end of the walk-through.

Step 1: Mortal Email Application1 (Stats)

Step 2: Mortal Email Application2 (Character Vitals)

Step 3: Mortal Email Application3 (Written Portions)

Player Information

Player information is used to help staff navigate between players and their applications. Please make sure that you pay attention to the information you are setting, and report any mistakes to your staffer.

Player ID: This is used to properly identify the character bit on the game as well as make sure that all alt listings are properly updated upon approval. Need to find your ID? Check the commands in Help Registration.

Current Alts: If you have no alts, simply write 'None' here.

Listing Your Information

- Player ID: DudeWheresMyCar
- Current Alts: Sandy (Mortal)

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Character Basics

Character basics represent the basic information pertaining to a character as well as small pieces of system such as natures and demeanors. All of this information is required for approval, so please make sure to complete all of these before moving forward.

Age: Remember that this game only supports character aged 18+.

Nature: Nature List

Demeanor: Demeanor List

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Attributes

CN has chosen to skip the prioritization of attributes and instead gives players their points in a lump sum to be used as they choose. Also, remember that all attributes begin at 1. More information on Attributes can be found here. Keep in Mind... No more than 1 attribute may be at level 1. No more than 1 attribute may be at level 4. Mortal characters receive (13) attribute points. Listing Your Attributes - Strength: 1 to 3 - Dexterity 1 to 2

Attributes Strength: 1 Dexterity: 1 Stamina: 1 Charisma: 1 Manipulation: 1 Appearance: 1 Intelligence: 1 Perception: 1 Wits: 1

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Abilities

CN has chosen to skip the prioritization of abilities and instead gives players their points in a lump sum to be used as they choose. More information on Abilities can be found here.

Keep in Mind...

No abilities may be raised above 3.

Stats should support the characters concept.

Must have a minimum of 2 points in all three categories.

Mortal characters receive (22) ability points.

Talents Alertness: 0 Athletics: 0 Awareness: 0 Brawl: 0 Empathy: 0 Expression: 0 Intimidation: 0 Leadership: 0 Streetwise: 0 Subterfuge: 0

Skills Animal-Ken: 0 Crafts: 0 Drive: 0 Etiquette: 0 Firearms: 0 Larceny: 0 Melee: 0 Profession: 0 Stealth: 0 Survival: 0

Knowledges Academics: 0 Computer: 0 Finance: 0 Investigation: 0 Law: 0 Medicine: 0 Occult: 0 Politics: 0 Science: 0 Technology: 0

Listing You Abilities

- Alertness: 0 to 3
- Stealth: 0 to 3
- Occult: 0 to 2

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Backgrounds

In this room players set their backgrounds. Keep in mind that some backgrounds will require additional information, while all should be covered in the concept or character timeline. More information on Backgrounds can be found here. Please keep in mind... Selected backgrounds must align with the concept. Backgrounds may require additional information. Mortal characters receive (5) background points.

Backgrounds Allies: 0 Alternate Identity: 0 Contacts: 0 Fame: 0 Influence: 0 Mentor: 0 Resources: 0 Retainer: 0 Status: 0

Listing Your Backgrounds

- Allies: 0 to 1
- Fame: 0 to 2
- Resources: 0 to 3

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Virtues

Like in Attributes, characters begin with a 1 free dot in each Virtue. Remember that these virtues will help calculate your character's Humanity score as well as their Willpower level.

Please keep in mind...

Humanity is equal to Conscience + Self-Control

Willpower is equal to Courage.

Mortal characters receive (7) virtue points to spend.

Virtues

Conscience: 1

Self-Control: 1

Courage: 1

Listing Your Virtues

- Conscience: 1 to 3
- Self-Control: 1 to 3
- Courage: 1 to 4

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Freebies

Freebies can be used to increase previously set stats, buy new stats, increase pools as well as purchase Merits and Flaws. Costs are determined by the Freebie Point Chart found below. Please keep in mind... Characters may only get credit for up to 7 points of flaws. Characters may take no more than 10 points of merits. Characters may have no more than 1 level 5 attribute. Characters may have more than 1 level 5 ability. Merits & Flaws marked CharGen Only may not be purchased after this room. Mortal characters receive (15) freebie points to spend.

Trait Cost Attribute 5 per dot Ability 2 per dot Numina 7 per dot Background 1 per dot Virtue 2 per dot Humanity 2 per dot Willpower 2 per dot

Listing Your Freebies

When submitting your application, do not adjust your stats with freebie points. Add your Freebie spends under the Freebie section and staff will make the adjustments for you. Freebie spends need to be submitted in the following format:

Item to be Adjusted - Current Rating to New Rating (Freebie Cost)

Ie. Wits 2 to 3 (5 points)

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Character Vitals

Character vitals fill out information that every character should have. This information pertains to their identity(s), past and present, etc. Please be mindful that while your character may not publicly share or even be aware of this information, this data stands as a record of fact. Please think carefully over the following information. Vaguely described or skipped fields will not be accepted.

True Identity:

Birth Name - The name you were born with.

Birth Date - Date of birth (include year)

Birth Location - The name of the town/city, state & country.

Parents - The name of mother and father.

Living Relatives - Any blood-related living relatives.

Current Identity (If Applicable):

Current Name - The name you were born with.

Birth Date - Date of birth (include year)

Birth Location - The name of the town/city, state & country.

Parents - The name of mother and father.

Relatives - Any blood-related living relatives.

Keep In Mind: ‘Alternate Identity Background’ required.

Additional Identities (If Applicable):

Known Aliases - Any additional aliases you have gone by or are currently going by.

Bank Information:

Do you have a bank account? What Identity is this under?

If someone else handles this for the character, please be sure to have purchased Retainer.

Addresses:

Do you have an address within the city? Where do you receive mail?

Fill this out as if your character is already IC. Where will you live? Do you use a PO box? Where do they receive mail?

Previous Address(s):

What cities will background checks place your character in? What cities/states have they lived in previously to Kingsford.

This doesn't need to be exact, but please provide the city & state.

Conviction Summary (If Applicable):

Please list any convictions the character may have had in the past. Please be as detailed as possible with dates and locations and list any time done.

This information should appear in your background.

Additional Notes (If Applicable):

Please include any additional notes that may be important to staff or storytellers concerning your character.

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Written Portions

When writing the written portions of the app, players should be prepared to think carefully and be as detailed as necessary to give a solid glimpse into their character and who they are.

Timeline

Players should provide a detailed timeline that covers significant events that shaped the character's life. Please start with the date of birth for the character, and move forward including all important events in the characters life.

[ Example Goes Here ]

Known Info

This section of the characters application covers known information pertaining to specific parts of their life. Keep in mind that all characters will have information in Public, regardless of how new a character is to the city. This information can also be updated as the character progresses in their story.

Info Sections are: Public, Fame, Faction, Clan, Streetwise

Fame should only be set if the character has taken the ‘Fame background’.

Streetwise should only be set if the character has points in Streetwise.

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