«Cinder» Mokushiroku no Hon�

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«Cinder» Mokushiroku no HonÅ.

Profile

» Username: Cinder

» Real name: Shane

» Age: 22

» Gender: Male

» Height: 6' 0"

» About:

Having grown up playing video games all his life, Shane couldn't help but dive head first into Sword Art Online. Having been one of the lucky members to beta-test, he was familiar with the controls and layout of the game. It wasn't until that very first fateful day in game that his life would change forever...

• Shane gripped the NerveGear in his hands, and couldn't help but smirk as he watched the clock tick away until the servers launched once more, and the game would become accessible to the public. Gaming was all he had, no siblings, his parents were always fighting. When the full dive system was first under development, it began to slowly take over all his hobbies. His grades began taking a blow as well, averaging out with the rest of the class. He skated by, doing just enough to keep him in school and allow him to pass to the next grade. His parents, having divorced and separated multiple times, began moving on with their own lives, leaving him as a "it's your turn to take him" kind of custody. Eventually, he grew fed up and chose to live his life in his room, his parents not giving another day in the world towards him. The full dive system was perfect, it allowed him to get away from the world, some place where HE had control, not the other way around.
  
  The clock ticked, one minute remained until the release. On a full stomach, he laid down, shut his eyes, and placed the NerveGear on his head as he got comfortable. With a series of hums, and lights, the helmet kicked on. "Link Start..." With that, he felt his mind and body disconnect from the real world.

Even though Shane was trapped in that world, it didn't really bother him too much. He longed for the challenge, and as long as his parents didn't kill him off, he looked forward to the time away from his home. This was the perfect excuse to get away from the world for a bit. Filled with joy, and a smile on his face, some might find his attitude psychotic, but honestly, he prefered the term 'optimistic'. Usually backed by witty humor or an obnoxious comment, Shane, or <> now, tends to stray from the actively social lifestyle, and prefers to bounce around, not getting too close to anyone in particular. He enjoyed the freedom of movement, and he didn't want anyone holding him back.

» Virtues:

Stubborn.

Coinciding with his stubborn flaw, his ability to persist through most events has gotten him to where he is today. He pushes through, not taking no for an answer. This mental mindset has been one of the key reasons he's where he is today. Where a lot of players have given up, taken the easy route and staying in <>, he's not let a game -something he's spent his life around- take the best of him.

Self-Hearted.

Cinder shows a lack of righteousness in his body. He's willing to assist other players on the sheer fact that he enjoys watching the events unfold. It'd be a boring life if everyone just up and died at the first boss, or second, or third, and personally, he'd like to see himself free of this death game eventually, not after some fun first. People would see Cinder as a criminal, or a selfish person, but its not that he's selfish in the extent he doesn't want to risk his life, he's selfish in the fact that he enjoys watching the emotions and life of the people around him, whether it be death and sadness, or joy and happiness. He just loved being surprised everyday by what people were capable of. It excited him.

Skilled.

Cinder has grown up in videogames, using them as a way to get out of the real world. So because of that, he's a fast learner on most games, and can usually keep up with the leading players of a brand new game. On top of that, he's managed to get his hands on one of the rare beta-test copies, thus improving his skill and knowledge of Sword Art Online.

Quick-Thinker.

Cinder has a quick thought process, and can usually make good split-second decisions. Which also leads into a natural flaw in and of itself.

» Flaws:

Stubborn.

Cinder is incredibly stubborn. Sometimes this is a virtue, but often times, it ends up frustrating him or others around him. He hates not being able to do something that is in his power to do. Once Cinder has made up his mind, it's usually impossible to sway him otherwise.

Quick-Thinker.

Because Cinder is a quick-thinker, and can make those need to know split-second decisions, he often finds himself 'winging' his adventures, despite how critical of a thinker he may be, no plan ever unfolds perfectly. Where as, having a plan is awesome, but being flexible is perfect. His ability to adjust can be his downfall, because of that reason, he might get a little to close to danger, or but himself in a bit more risk than he should've been, but that's what makes the game exciting.

Blunt.

Sometimes too blunt for his own good, Cinder might piss off the wrong person or group, usually ending in a duel or challenge of some kind. Not afraid to tell a person his mind, Cinder knows just how to provoke a good fight or emotional break off.

Addict.

Cinder, or Shane for this matter, smoked countless cigarettes daily, and usually involved him logging off ofr a smoke break during the beta. Ever since the first day within the new Sword Art Online, he's been trapped with his mind as withdrawl symptoms begin to take over. Immediately going to an information broker on a source of tobacco, there is a repeatable quest that he can do that rewards the players with tobacco leaves and paper. A simple quest, mostly to defend off a pack of wild wolves that attacks a farm house in the woods on the 1st floor, he often finds himself traveling back just for more. Now it's become a regular event in his week. He knows that the tobacco is only digital, and the real substance isn't being induced into his body, but due to the nature of the game, the actions of smoking manages to trick his mind momentarily, at least for a bit, until he's required to smoke another one.

Profession: Performer: Lute Artist

Skills

Non-combat:

» Lute Artist

- Tune: Awaken

Passive:

» Acrobatics

» Detection

» Sprint

» X-Ray Vision

Combat:

» Parry

» Battle Healing

» Leather Equipment

Weapon skills :

» One-Handed Dagger

- Rapid Bite

Inventory

Weapons/Tools:

» Iron Dagger

» Matchbox

Personal Items:

» Rolled Tobacco

Roleplays

» [OP-F1] <>

» [OP-F2] Life Is Like A Dice Roll, You Never Know...

» [PP-F2] Like Fire and Ice... (Cinder/Alciel)

Relationships

» No Noteable Relationships

Story Thus Far...

» Chapter One: The Red Sky

- [sP-F3] Earning A Living