Post by dieterichvonryptli on May 31, 2010 3:13:00 GMT -4
CHARACTER NAME HERE
....the mask
Your Name: Becka
Where did you find us?: Another website, like I said before. X3
How long have you been roleplaying?: 9 years.
Password: [admin edit!]
...basic character information
Birth Name: Dieterich Jäger Von Ryptlin
Pronounciations: Deed-er-ik; Jay-gur; Von; Rip-lin.
Nickname
Gender: This guy is a total brute.
Age: He is a ripe 42, which he considers his prime.
Birth date: September 19th
Major: This guy has a complete degree in criminal justice, criminal law, and psychology, at one point he had planned on becoming a police officer but found and followed the great desire to teach. He also holds a masters in Plant Science.
Classes: Criminal Justice, Essay Writing and Basis of Behavior.
Animal Identity: Ursus Arctos Horribilis; Grizzly Bear
...personality
Likes:
The company of kids today; a lot has changed since he was a teen and he finds it rather entertaining and enlightening to converse and debate with his students.
His job; as most teachers, he enjoys passing on information and seeing his students succeed, it's the pure pleasure of knowing that he helped someone in life that drives him in his area of expertise.
Fishing; he enjoys the sport in both his human form and his beast form.
A sense of humor; Dieterich is a bit of a tease, whether it's an action with a consequence or playful banter, he enjoys it all.
Looking good; he takes care of himself almost as much as a woman would. Rather than spending time on cars, sports and the likes, he enjoys a good massage, pedicure or a trim. He spends quite a bit of time on his attire aswell.
The natural perfume of the body; he would rather the tantalizing scent of a woman's skin to that of bottled perfume.
Sex; although the need to further his seed is instinctual, he does enjoy it for the pure feeling of pleasure.
Woman; he likes the smart, sophisticated type of woman the most but won't decline the attention and presence of a sexy, hard-edged kitten. What ever type of woman you may be, he's interested.
Running; though he isn't the ideal beast built for agility and speed, he does enjoy running in his skin. He trains and participates in a lot of marathons.
Climbing trees; as odd as it sounds, instinct drives him to the tree tops, even in his human form.
He also enjoys any type or form of a challenge.
Dislikes:
Violence; he isn't much of a fighter but he will fight if he is left with no other choice.
Strong odors; he has such a sensitive nose, even in his human form, that it hurts to come in contact with anything too potent. But, as stated above, he does enjoy the natural scent of a person.
Prissy kids; they are nothing but an annoyance and a bother, he does grade his students on their behavior in class, as elementary as it sounds.
Alcohol; though he does not judge others who consume the stuff, he does have his substance of preference.
Summer break; or any holiday for that matter. He does prefer teaching a summer class when his regular job is on standby.
The smell of fear; like many shifters, instinct plays a key role even in his human form. The smell of fear is a sign of weakness and tastes awful to his senses.
Liars; whether it's a little white lie or a full blown cover up, he loathes a lie and all liars as he considers himself very loyal and truthful.
Over sleeping; again, driven by instinct, he enjoys sleeping. However, he can sleep for days on end and requires at least eleven hours of sleep each night.
Failure; he would rather his students try rather than give up. He has yet to have a student drop out on him but it would probably kill him if it ever happens as he would blame himself for their failure.
Shakespeare; he finds it a bit dull and unnecessary knowledge.
Fears:
Being alone; he has already lost his mother and father, the most important people in his life. He feels as if his youth is running extremely low and has been trying his best to find that special someone to further his genes with.
The unknown; he would rather have knowledge of what is happening around him than be left out in the cold and oblivious to any situation, thusly he tries his best to attain as much knowledge of the happenings around him.
Hurting some one he feels close to; whether it is a physical blow or a move that may break a heart, Dieterich does not enjoy hurting others.
Strengths:
His nose; as all of his other senses, this is heightened due to his animal form, but moreso than any other sensor. He can spot you from over a mile away.
His mind and personality; he is a very likeable person.
Problem solving
Weaknesses:
Pretty women; they know who they are, the ones who only make him melt and become overly arrogant and force him to embarrass himself.
Sweet things; not just the natural sweet taste of honey or berries, he adores chocolate almost as much as women do.
His students; he would do anything to see his students happy, whether it's to bow off a date to rewrite a test for the next day or to cancel a test solely because most of them didn't study[which is rare].
Overall: Generally, Dieterich is an easy going guy, anger does not taint his mind and rarely does he raise his voice.
At times he may seem more interested in women rather than anything else, and he does consider himself a bit of a womaniser. However, this is not true for he finds nothing more fulfilling than teaching his students. He will go the distance for a pretty female but nothing gets in the way of his kids, he'd rather be a lonely old teacher than a jobless womaniser. Many people would think him a bit odd but his job is currently his everything and he finds nothing as wonderful than feeding young minds important information for the future. Althought he rarely gets angry, he does have a few peeves when it comes to his students. Snotty kids who rebel for the sake of rebelling, are the kids he loathes, however no one likes a kiss *ss. Other than his love for teaching and women, Dieterich enjoys studying plant life and flowers.
He is almost always stern and serious when it comes to studying but can be a goof and full of laughs. I'd recommend an open mind and a sense of humor when approaching this guy. Once you get to know him, he is loyal, trust worthy, life-loving, a carefree soul, gentle, kind and even warm. He has a conversation for any given situation, rarely finding himself in awkward ones, he is very easy to get along with.
He always has a straight set mind and prefers to be calm and, generally, carefree. Should any one arouse ange in him, it's not a pretty sight or some thing any one wants to witness. His tongue is drenched in poisonous vocals and he can become extremely violent, finding little peace in putting any one in their place; he'd rather show them who not to mess with.
...appearance
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Celebrity Play By: Daniel Craig
Appearance: In his human form, he has inherited his fathers height and good looks. He stands at six foot, five inches, his legs and arms are lengthy and dressed in obvious muscle mass. His fingers are quite long and he tends to keep his nails clean of any dirt and his cuticules moisturized. His chest is naturally free of any hair and his stomach is tight and, obviously, well toned.He weighs any where between one hundred and ninety five pounds to two hundred and twelve pounds, all depending on his diet and stress load; most of his weight is due to his muscle mass. His natural skin is medium and tends to tan golden during the sunnier seasons, and his lips are just a tad darker than the rest of his skin.
His face is usually kept clean and clear of most facial hair, unless he is feeling down. Light blue eyes set quite a contrast from his dark-honey brown hair with natural highlights. His brows are shapely and kept trimmed, as is the rest of the hair on his body. His body is free of any ink but scars from passed fights are visible when certain parts of his body are exposed. On his left bicep he has one odd birth mark in a shape that resembles a crescent moon, this marking he shared with his mother.
Usual attire consists of a cotton dress shirt, as he owns one in just about every color, and a pair of black slacks. He owns several pairs of dress shoes, preferring black on black or black with a touch of color. During his days off from teaching, he tends to dress in athletic clothing and runners, as he is typically more active then.
In his beast form, Dieterich is extremely large and powerful. His thick coat consists of a range of browns, from honey to dark chocolate, but his muzzle is painted with the softer hue of pale honey. His canines can almost always be seen, visible and ready to tear into anything that may fall in his way. Large mitts are dressed with long claws that are also always visible, they are extremely useful when he is climbing trees or even reaching for a sweet-filled hive.
Many would say he looks like a typical Grizzly Bear, other than his abnormal size and weight. From the earth to his shoulders he is measured at three feet, seven inches, but on his hind legs he is measured at over eight feet. Typically, he weighs anywhere between eight hundred and ninety pounds and nine hundred and ninety seven pounds.
...history
Parents: Vivienne and Gualtiero Von Ryptlin
Siblings: None.
My mother was from Germany, her name was Vivienne, she moved from her home country to find a life worth living. My grandparents were uneducated fools, living in the passed and content on following the general movement of the German shifters. Several beasts say my grandfather took part in many of the major wars that included Germany.. But nobody cared, at least, not my mother or my father, of which are the only family I really know. I was born in America, where my mother met my father, his name was Gualtiero, and he gave us our name; Von Ryptlin.
My childhood was as any typical kid growing up in America. I went to school, I was such a success, like my mother and father, when it came to grade school and was finishing high school by the time I was fourteen. At this age, I was truly introduced to the gift that my family was bestowed with. Rather than hearing stories of my mother's long runs as a fox or my father's great ability to soar with, and as, an Eagle, I was able to trade my human flesh for the furs of the great Grizzly Bear. Although it was not the most enlightening experience when it first happened, I would not trade anything in the world for such an ability.
I can remember tearing at my face with elongated claws and biting at my furred fingers with the sharpest incisors I'd ever seen. I felt my bones break, shift, twist and crunch to reform and create my new form, I could literally feel the mass of muscle forming and building upon itself. I was large, even for a young shifter, and only got bigger as I aged. My growth was complete by the time I was nineteen, by then I was able to shift at will and control any urges that came with instinct. I loved to fish, I enjoyed the outdoors and the wilderness, which was due to the instinct of my bear spirit.. But I forced my self to settle in the city and further my education, like my parents had wished.
Not long after we moved to a city called Vintlay, my parents become ill. We had several friends who shared our altered genes, who were shifters like us. A few of those people we knew, while I was in my late teens, say that my parents were poisoned by a few who felt threatened by them, they felt hassled into keeping their forms secret and hidden from human eyes. By the time I was twenty two and finishing up Criminal Law, I lost both my mother and father, the most important people in my life. I mourned them for only a few weeks, as it was expected, but soon resumed my normal life shortly after.
I was an aspiring law enforcement officer, just finishing up my required classes of science and the likes. I took an extra class, which was optional, and learned much about the mind and how the brain functioned. I met many people who were driven by teaching others and helping them succeed, I had the most delightful people to help me down my destined path. Once I received my diploma as a Psychology major, I was twenty five and ready to enter the force. But, like I said, I was overly interested in another profession and was eventually suspended from the force and soon quit.
At twenty seven I took as many classes on Plant Science as I could, as it was one of my mother's favorite studies. I was teaching since I left the police force, first part time as a tutor and soon as a full time teacher at a regular human high school. Even as I took my Plant Science class and received a diploma with ease. I began teaching a grade twelve science class, and criminal law to university students, and both jobs lasted for over fifteen years. I kept in contact with only a few shifters and felt the urge to connect with others, and this drove me to leave my job and my students to find a place solely devoted to our kind.
Throughout my life woman threw themselves at me and I only selected a few to whom I released my desire upon. Every relationship I've had were mere one night stands, either that or the woman didn't have everything I wanted.. Like a companion in both flesh and fur.
Now, here I am, at Shifter Academy, as I have been for the passed two years. I enjoy teaching these students, guiding them in their chosen direction and assisting them in forming their lives.
...connecting human to animal
His mother said he'd be a bear, a solitary animal with little desire for the presence of others. She was only half right. Growing up he had little friends, only finding comfort in the company of his mother and father, rather than playing with other children; like Grizzly young, he stuck with his mother as long as possible. He was, and still is, extremely territorial; he brought a lot of trouble upon his parents when he'd chase kids and family pets from their yard or even from their street. As a child and teen, and even to this day, he enjoyed eating bugs and berries, either together or on their own. He believes he was granted this shift due to his strength and power, which he likes to compare to his animal form.
...literacy