Thank you for your interest in creating a character for Icarus! Before you proceed, please ensure that you've read the Story, World, and Magic pages to get a feel for the setting. All questions may be directed to the #help channel in our opening preserver
Art Application
Please click the image to the left for a link to the Google Drive containing the .png and .psd files for the application.
- Character Name font is Cooper Hewitt, Size 17, Bold, #5a5957
- Of City font is Cooper Hewitt, size 13.5, #b7a77f
- Download here
A clean, colored fullbody of your starter character is required. Sketches will be accepted as long as they are clean (i.e., not too many random lines). Shading is not necessary but appreciated. Commissioning another artist is permitted as long as they are credited.
Please note that grading will be largely based on writing quality and OC personality fit. The art application is so we can envision your character.
Please see below for a detailed explanation of the written application requirements.
We are looking for characters with compelling motivations, emotional depth, and potential to grow (be this in good ways or bad). The sides will be relatively balanced, with a cap on Neutral spots.
Written Application
- Written Application Template
- Example Application
- Reservations (Opening soon)
Basics
NAME | First and last, should be somewhat period/setting-accurate
AGE | 21+ only
GENDER | We can pretend that women have rights in this version of rome
OCCUPATION | Anything possible as long as it would exist in a fantasy Roman Empire
CITY | Where they are from, currently live in, or identify with
Statistics
CLASS | Lower, Middle, Upper
STR | Strength; physical power, endurance
DEX | Dexterity; stealth, dodge success, aim, reaction time
INT | Intelligence ; ability to think or reason
CHA | Charisma; persuasion, reputation, influence
Each character is allotted 10 points to allocate among the four statistics above. Players are allowed to distribute them however they like without restrictions.
Statistics can influence your dice rolls during gameplay. For example, in a scenario that tests INT, a character with low intelligence might receive a -10 penalty to their roll, while one with high intelligence could gain a +10 bonus. Distribute carefully!
Personality
Include both strengths and weaknesses, no one is perfect! At least 3 positive and 3 negative traits but I am flexible as long as the character is realistic
History
Their life up to the point in the story. Make sure it makes sense with their personality and explain any inconsistencies! (i.e. a cowardly character would not confront an antagonist without good reason) Bonus points if the history aligns with the plot.