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Player Name: Anya E-mail: AppropriateMetaphor@gmail.com Preferred Contact:appropriatemetaphor || Skype:CloudedBlaze Timezone: CST Current Characters in Victory Road:
Character Name: Zack Fair Series: Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core Timeline: After arriving in Nibelheim Canon Resource Links:Zack Fair Wiki || Final Fantasy VII Wiki
Personality:
There are a few key words that instantly come to mind when describing Zack - positive, energetic, and friendly. Through everything life throws at him, Zack's core always remains the same. He has a strong sense of will and determination that never fail, even in the toughest of times.
In the beginning, Zack is best equated to an energetic puppy who doesn't quite know when to quit. Always up for anything and eager to prove himself, he normally goes a little overboard and over the top, especially when fighting - 'letting loose' as he refers to it. Always eager to please and prove himself, to show that he's worthy of not only becoming a First, but also of obtaining his end goal. Zack is strong willed and determined, mind completely set on accomplishing his dreams, even when everyone else tells him it's foolish. And to many, Zack's dream does seem rather far fetched. To become a hero seems more like something out of a bedtime story than real life. But Zack remains positive and upbeat, never letting other's words or opinions get to him.
Even once the story progresses and Zack begins to face the harsh realities of the company he's loyal to, he never stops keeping that dream inside of him, never stops being just as determined to accomplish it. His dream is his passion, and it's one that nothing can ever dampen.
Zack is loyal almost to a fault, as demonstrated by the way he sticks with ShinRa, even when there's mass desertions taking place. As well as the way he remains steadfast in his believe that Angeal isn't the monster he claims to be, but the good hearted person he came to know, even going so far as to try and protect him. It's only once he's left with no other choice does his loyalty become broken. One of the major events in Zack's life is Angeal's death at his hands. It's a source of sorrow and guilt, a stain upon his hands and heart that he can't quite forget about. It left him with the x-shaped scar on his lower cheek as a memento, and he carries it with him each and every day.
Angeal taught him about dreams and honor. To never forget his dreams and to never forget his honor as SOLDIER.
And Zack never does. He goes on to teach it to others, uses it as a source to remind himself of his purpose when things aren't going right or when he's forgotten his way. Zack is extremely unselfish, giving of himself to others almost endlessly, wanting to be there for everyone, often all at the same time. He's exceptionally friendly and easygoing, the type of person who can start a conversation with anyone. Because of this he often makes friends wherever he goes. Zack accepts people as they are, and doesn’t try to change them to suit his own needs. He's something of a flirt, asking Aerith for a date after only knowing her for mere minutes. It's the entirely harmless good natured sort of flirting, one that comes easily and doesn't feel as if he's trying to hard.
Zack is protective of those he cares about, even going so far as to risk himself to ensure their safety. This is shown time and time again, often with him physically putting himself between that person and whatever is threatening them. The ultimate show of this is with Cloud, specifically after they've escaped Nibelheim. Although Cloud is comatose, Zack carries him around for almost a year, before finally sacrificing himself in order to save the other. (Please note that this does take place after his chosen canon point, but it's far too important not to mention.)
Zack is a phenomenal SOLDIER, fighter and friend. He's the kind of person you want on your side. The kind that can take a rained out picnic and find the good in the situation. Everything really does have a bright side and silver lining in Zack's world. There’s something almost warm and comforting about being in his presence. He see's terrible things, does some terrible things, but nothing can ever quite completely dampen that positive core of who he is. That strength and determination, that never ending source of will that drives him forward. There's a dream that he's chasing, and nothing is going to stop him from accomplishing it.
Zack never attempts to change nor does he allow anything to change him. He adapts, most definitely, shifts certain ideals and beliefs, but his heart remains ever the same. Steadfast, loyal, passionate, and eager.
Strengths/Weaknesses
+ Positive Attitude: There's not much that can bring him down. He's always friendly and upbeat, nice to everyone he meets. Even when life deals him a bad hand, he still always looks for and finds the bright side.
+ Sense of Humor: Zack is a bit of goofball, especially early on in the events of the story line. He's easily excited and has absolutely no problem showing it. He's a light hearted sort of guy, the type who's easy to joke around with. Nothing much offends him, and he can find the joy in humor in almost anything.
+Loyal & Protective: Zack is extremely loyal, to a fault. Once you're his friend, you are his friend for life. There truly isn't much you could ever do that would change that. If you are precious to him then he will fight until his dying breath to protect you, no matter the cost.
+Strong Willed & Determined: Zack has a dream, and nothing and no one is going to stand in his way of accomplishing it. Once he sets his mind to something, he will do it.
+/-Kind, Caring & Compassionate: This is a sort of doubled edged sword. While being kind and compassionate is definitely a good thing, it makes him easy to take advantage of. It's part of what makes him such a good person, is how much he truly cares for others, but it can also cause him to be easily hurt.
+/-Selfless: Zack is exceptionally selfless, constantly putting other's well being above his own. If put into a situation where he had to choose between himself and another, he would always choose them. This is a strength because it works into the core of him being a good person, but it's also another thing that's extremely easy to take advantage of.
-Short Attention Span: Zack really is just like a restless puppy. He always has to be moving or doing something - fighting, doing squats, talking to someone. He's not one for down time, and often doesn't quite know what to do with himself during it, which causes a lot of restlessness and impatience.
-Trusting: Zack is a pretty trusting person who genuinely believes that all people have some good in them. This can often get him into trouble as he doesn't see danger until it's directly under his nose or it's entirely too late.
Pokémon Information Affiliation: Trainer Starter: Vulpix (Female) Password: Atomic Fireball
Zack had been sitting in the same patch of thick grass for nearly an hour, thankful for the shade provided by the nearby trees keeping them out of the hot sun. Every few minutes he would make another attempt to open his pokeball, only to have it shake so violently it would fall from his hands. After a rather frantic chase on the second or third try, he'd firmly planted it in his lap, body hunched over to keep it in place.
Taking a deep inwards breath, he quickly opened the small sphere as carefully as he could, closing one eye and leaning slightly away, as if fully expecting it to explode.
Only to find a very small, very adorable brown fox like creature staring up at him, head slightly cocked, likely wondering what she had done to get that sort of reaction.
"Huh?" Of all the things he was expecting, this definitely wasn't it. Sure, nothing about this entire day so far had been what he'd expected. Waking up to find yourself some place entirely different than where you went to sleep, nothing but a backpack and a red and white ball and the clothes upon your back. Sure, it beat another day spent in a dusty old library looking for clues, or traveling around the mountain trails having his picture taking for whatever promotional propaganda ShinRa was planning.
"Well, hey there little guy! Wasn't expecting to find you in there." Holding out a leather clad hand, he waited for the pokemon to approach and deem him worthy, before running his fingers along the length of her head, moving to scratch slowly behind an ear. "No wonder you were shaking so much. It must have been pretty cramped in there."
Pushing himself upwards, he replaced the pokeball into a pocket inside of his backpack, before dusting himself off. Lifting a hand, he spread it over his eyes, blocking out the sun and allowing him to see the distance more clearly.
"Looks like it's gonna be quite a walk." Hands falling to his hips, he turns his attention once more to the vulpix. "Guess we better get going."
There's another moment of contemplation, bright blue eyes staring down at her, before lowering himself into a kneel, gesturing to one of his shoulders. "Climb on. If we run into trouble, I'm gonna need you in top form." Which meant having her get all tired out from the walk wouldn't do.
She stares at him for a moment, cocking her head before scampering over, climbing up his arm and onto his shoulder, promptly curling her tail under her. "Comfy up there?" Despite the lack of answer, a small smile came still crossed his features. She looked pretty comfortable, and plenty regal sitting upon his shoulder. Almost like a little guardian angel.
Less than ten minutes in and he already had the perfect name. Maybe this wouldn't be so bad after all.
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Zack Fair | Final Fantasy VII | Reserved
Name: Anya
E-mail: AppropriateMetaphor@gmail.com
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Current Characters in Victory Road:
Character
Name: Zack Fair
Series: Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core
Timeline: After arriving in Nibelheim
Canon Resource Links: Zack Fair Wiki || Final Fantasy VII Wiki
Personality:
There are a few key words that instantly come to mind when describing Zack - positive, energetic, and friendly. Through everything life throws at him, Zack's core always remains the same. He has a strong sense of will and determination that never fail, even in the toughest of times.
In the beginning, Zack is best equated to an energetic puppy who doesn't quite know when to quit. Always up for anything and eager to prove himself, he normally goes a little overboard and over the top, especially when fighting - 'letting loose' as he refers to it. Always eager to please and prove himself, to show that he's worthy of not only becoming a First, but also of obtaining his end goal. Zack is strong willed and determined, mind completely set on accomplishing his dreams, even when everyone else tells him it's foolish. And to many, Zack's dream does seem rather far fetched. To become a hero seems more like something out of a bedtime story than real life. But Zack remains positive and upbeat, never letting other's words or opinions get to him.
Even once the story progresses and Zack begins to face the harsh realities of the company he's loyal to, he never stops keeping that dream inside of him, never stops being just as determined to accomplish it. His dream is his passion, and it's one that nothing can ever dampen.
Zack is loyal almost to a fault, as demonstrated by the way he sticks with ShinRa, even when there's mass desertions taking place. As well as the way he remains steadfast in his believe that Angeal isn't the monster he claims to be, but the good hearted person he came to know, even going so far as to try and protect him. It's only once he's left with no other choice does his loyalty become broken. One of the major events in Zack's life is Angeal's death at his hands. It's a source of sorrow and guilt, a stain upon his hands and heart that he can't quite forget about. It left him with the x-shaped scar on his lower cheek as a memento, and he carries it with him each and every day.
Angeal taught him about dreams and honor. To never forget his dreams and to never forget his honor as SOLDIER.
And Zack never does. He goes on to teach it to others, uses it as a source to remind himself of his purpose when things aren't going right or when he's forgotten his way. Zack is extremely unselfish, giving of himself to others almost endlessly, wanting to be there for everyone, often all at the same time. He's exceptionally friendly and easygoing, the type of person who can start a conversation with anyone. Because of this he often makes friends wherever he goes. Zack accepts people as they are, and doesn’t try to change them to suit his own needs. He's something of a flirt, asking Aerith for a date after only knowing her for mere minutes. It's the entirely harmless good natured sort of flirting, one that comes easily and doesn't feel as if he's trying to hard.
Zack is protective of those he cares about, even going so far as to risk himself to ensure their safety. This is shown time and time again, often with him physically putting himself between that person and whatever is threatening them. The ultimate show of this is with Cloud, specifically after they've escaped Nibelheim. Although Cloud is comatose, Zack carries him around for almost a year, before finally sacrificing himself in order to save the other. (Please note that this does take place after his chosen canon point, but it's far too important not to mention.)
Zack is a phenomenal SOLDIER, fighter and friend. He's the kind of person you want on your side. The kind that can take a rained out picnic and find the good in the situation. Everything really does have a bright side and silver lining in Zack's world. There’s something almost warm and comforting about being in his presence. He see's terrible things, does some terrible things, but nothing can ever quite completely dampen that positive core of who he is. That strength and determination, that never ending source of will that drives him forward. There's a dream that he's chasing, and nothing is going to stop him from accomplishing it.
Zack never attempts to change nor does he allow anything to change him. He adapts, most definitely, shifts certain ideals and beliefs, but his heart remains ever the same. Steadfast, loyal, passionate, and eager.
Strengths/Weaknesses
+ Positive Attitude: There's not much that can bring him down. He's always friendly and upbeat, nice to everyone he meets. Even when life deals him a bad hand, he still always looks for and finds the bright side.
+ Sense of Humor: Zack is a bit of goofball, especially early on in the events of the story line. He's easily excited and has absolutely no problem showing it. He's a light hearted sort of guy, the type who's easy to joke around with. Nothing much offends him, and he can find the joy in humor in almost anything.
+Loyal & Protective: Zack is extremely loyal, to a fault. Once you're his friend, you are his friend for life. There truly isn't much you could ever do that would change that. If you are precious to him then he will fight until his dying breath to protect you, no matter the cost.
+Strong Willed & Determined: Zack has a dream, and nothing and no one is going to stand in his way of accomplishing it. Once he sets his mind to something, he will do it.
+/-Kind, Caring & Compassionate: This is a sort of doubled edged sword. While being kind and compassionate is definitely a good thing, it makes him easy to take advantage of. It's part of what makes him such a good person, is how much he truly cares for others, but it can also cause him to be easily hurt.
+/-Selfless: Zack is exceptionally selfless, constantly putting other's well being above his own. If put into a situation where he had to choose between himself and another, he would always choose them. This is a strength because it works into the core of him being a good person, but it's also another thing that's extremely easy to take advantage of.
-Short Attention Span: Zack really is just like a restless puppy. He always has to be moving or doing something - fighting, doing squats, talking to someone. He's not one for down time, and often doesn't quite know what to do with himself during it, which causes a lot of restlessness and impatience.
-Trusting: Zack is a pretty trusting person who genuinely believes that all people have some good in them. This can often get him into trouble as he doesn't see danger until it's directly under his nose or it's entirely too late.
Pokémon Information
Affiliation: Trainer
Starter: Vulpix (Female)
Password: Atomic Fireball
Samples
RP Sample: Text Sample | Action Sample
Victory Road Sample:
Zack had been sitting in the same patch of thick grass for nearly an hour, thankful for the shade provided by the nearby trees keeping them out of the hot sun. Every few minutes he would make another attempt to open his pokeball, only to have it shake so violently it would fall from his hands. After a rather frantic chase on the second or third try, he'd firmly planted it in his lap, body hunched over to keep it in place.
Taking a deep inwards breath, he quickly opened the small sphere as carefully as he could, closing one eye and leaning slightly away, as if fully expecting it to explode.
Only to find a very small, very adorable brown fox like creature staring up at him, head slightly cocked, likely wondering what she had done to get that sort of reaction.
"Huh?" Of all the things he was expecting, this definitely wasn't it. Sure, nothing about this entire day so far had been what he'd expected. Waking up to find yourself some place entirely different than where you went to sleep, nothing but a backpack and a red and white ball and the clothes upon your back. Sure, it beat another day spent in a dusty old library looking for clues, or traveling around the mountain trails having his picture taking for whatever promotional propaganda ShinRa was planning.
"Well, hey there little guy! Wasn't expecting to find you in there." Holding out a leather clad hand, he waited for the pokemon to approach and deem him worthy, before running his fingers along the length of her head, moving to scratch slowly behind an ear. "No wonder you were shaking so much. It must have been pretty cramped in there."
Pushing himself upwards, he replaced the pokeball into a pocket inside of his backpack, before dusting himself off. Lifting a hand, he spread it over his eyes, blocking out the sun and allowing him to see the distance more clearly.
"Looks like it's gonna be quite a walk." Hands falling to his hips, he turns his attention once more to the vulpix. "Guess we better get going."
There's another moment of contemplation, bright blue eyes staring down at her, before lowering himself into a kneel, gesturing to one of his shoulders. "Climb on. If we run into trouble, I'm gonna need you in top form." Which meant having her get all tired out from the walk wouldn't do.
She stares at him for a moment, cocking her head before scampering over, climbing up his arm and onto his shoulder, promptly curling her tail under her. "Comfy up there?" Despite the lack of answer, a small smile came still crossed his features. She looked pretty comfortable, and plenty regal sitting upon his shoulder. Almost like a little guardian angel.
Less than ten minutes in and he already had the perfect name. Maybe this wouldn't be so bad after all.
"Alright. Let's head out, Angel."
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