Penelope's characters

Name: Alice Fitzherbert
Age: 14
Gender: Female
Eyes: Peridot green with a ring of gray in the middle
Hair: Sunny blond, wavy, waist length
Height: 5' 01"
Body Type: Delicate looking
Skin Color: Peachy
God Parent: Athena
Mortal Parent: Zachary Fitzherbert
Country of Origin: England (permanently strong British accent)
Pets: Palomino pegasus named Keven
Talents: Quite fast, agile. Witty and sarcastic.
Weapon**: Celestial bronze sword with the hilt sparkling with peridots (her birthstone)
Flaws: Thinks she can accomplish almost anything, and doesn't like to be helped much. Has a temper.
Life Before CHB*: She lived with her dad in London, until an angry centaur bashed in their door and started attacking them. Her dad finally pulled out her sword from the closet. It had a sheath, and when she twisted the hilt of the sword, it turned invisible so mortals couldn't freak out. She caused a distraction (root beer) and her dad and her escaped. Her dad stayed in London, and sent Alice to Camp Half-Blood in the USA.
RP Example*: Alice kept running until she reached that huge pine tree she had seen in the distance. She clutched at her throat, trying to breathe. She staggered down the hill, tumbling most of the way, until she caught sight of the camp. There was a strawberry field, which looked safe. She glanced over her shoulder to see if the sphinx was still following her. It wasn't, but she made her way to the strawberry field anyway. As soon as she reached it, she collapsed, exhausted.

We don't allow telekinesis for Athena kids (powers aren't required).

We don't allow a mixed-metal sword. Only entirely Celestial bronze.

Add another flaw.

How's that?

Approved.

Name: Alonzo Ramos
Age: 12
Gender: Male
Eyes: Chocolate brown
Hair: Blue-black, straight, kind of shaggy
Height: 5' 03
Body Type: Tall, lean
Skin Color: Coppery
God Parent: Hermes
Mortal Parent: Victoria Ramos
Country of Origin: Peru (fading Spanish accent)
Pets: Half wolf-Half dog named Chicote
Talents: Charismatic
Weapon**: Long Celestial bronze sword that points at enemy (if there is one). Turns into two bronze Lego pieces that when taken apart turn into sword.
Flaws: VERY stubborn, refuses to accept help, sometimes selfish.
Life Before CHB*: Alonzo lived with his mother and his sister, Alexandra. One day, Alexandra went missing on her way to school, and when Victoria and Alonzo put up "MISSING" signs, the next day they would have slash marks on them. The police that found Alexandra (dead) all went mad, saying they had seen a dragon with five heads. Alonzo was devastated, but Victoria sent Alonzo to Camp Half-Blood with a wind spirit (and Alonzo's pet snake).
RP Example*: Alonzo plunked down on the steps of the house with light blue paint. He panted and hugged Chicote to him. He was tired and sleepy and he wanted to go home. He missed his sister and his mama and all his cheerful friends. But he had to be safe, said his mom. Alonzo stared into Chicote's intelligent eyes and took a deep breath, wiping away the tears that had been slowly falling from his eyes. He laughed loudly, trying to dispel his gloomy mood. Then he patted Chicote's head and marched into the house.

Approved.

Name: Lindy Martin
Age: 13
Gender: Female
Eyes: Obsidian, almond shaped
Hair: Curly, shoulder length, mousy brown
Height: 5' 00"
Body Type: Athletic, lean
Skin Color: Pale
God Parent: Aphrodite
Mortal Parent: Johnny Martin
Country of Origin: USA
Pets: N/A
Talents: REALLY pretty, if that counts as a talent
Weapon**: A mirror that, when handle is twisted, the glass part turns into a shield and the handle turns into a short Celestial bronze sword
Flaws: Is devastated whenever she fails, trusts too easily, and speaks her mind carelessly
Powers(must relate to god parent; optional):N/A
Life Before CHB*: She lived with her father, a comedian, and they lived in poverty because he refused to change "professions." She was the one working all night at a McDonalds, the one spending weekends babysitting her friends' little siblings. She never gave up though, not even when she was attacked by a gang and came back with a bloody nose, fractured tailbone, and black eye. Then her father married a woman named Christie, and she was kind to Lindy. Christie convinced Johnny to actually work. Then came the gorgon, and ruined everything that had seemed to be going perfectly. Christie's grandfather had been a demigod, so Lindy was sent to Camp Half-Blood.
RP Example*: Lindy sauntered up to the boy leaning against the STOP sign.
"Excuse me," Lindy began quietly, "Could you tell me how to get to the camp near the Sound?" The boy started, and glared down at her. Lindy repeated her question. He glared at her some more, and yelled obscenely at her. He pulled out a switchblade. This kid had gotten up on the wrong side of the bed. Lindy asked her question again, very slowly, only to have him advance with the knife. Lindy rolled her eyes and twisted her mirror. She put the sword next to his neck, drawing just one drop of blood.
"I will ask you once again. WHERE IS THE CAMP NEAR THE SOUND?"

I don't think emotion manipulation is an Aphrodite kid's powers.

Name: Hanson Levi
Age: 15
Gender: Male
Eyes: Bright sky blue
Hair: Pale blond, tousled and messy
Height: 5'07"
Body Type: Tall, lean, somewhat muscular
Skin Color: Pale with a hint of tan
God Parent: Apollo
Mortal Parent: Adele Levi
Country of Origin: Germany (slight German accent)
Pets: Golden falcon named Bee
Talents: Free-spirited, light hearted
Weapon**: Bow and never-ending Celestial bronze arrows (gift from Apollo)
Flaws: Gets discouraged easily, quite awkward, sometimes too nice
Powers(must relate to god parent; optional): Able to make lights in his palms, can sometimes be used as laser-ish things, but very tiring to Hanson
Life Before CHB*: Hanson lived with his mom Adele and his two adopted siblings with speech problems, Debbie and David. Everything went well, until Debbie and David brought over three friends, Deysi, Dorothy, and Devon. They merged together and made a Hydra. Adele tried to protect Hanson, but Hanson (only being three at the time) wanted to play with the dragon. Adele, having received training from Apollo-- who knew this would happen eventually-- defeated the Hydra, but got nasty burns. She sent Hanson to a pen pal in America. He was treated kindly, and upon reaching 15 was sent to Camp Half-Blood.
RP Example*: Hanson wasn't bothered by the sun beating down on him. He swung his bow carelessly, not really caring what mortals saw through the Mist. His mom had told him all about his being a demigod and whatnot. He whistled and Bee, his golden falcon, dived down and settled on his shoulder. He felt like one of those classic pirates. He laughed as he boarded the bus to the Long Island Sound. He flipped a coin to the driver and plunked down on a seat, smiling at the little boy across from him, who was staring at Bee. The little boy looked at him, and Hanson winked.

How bright is the light? How many times a day can he use it?

13 times a day.

Is this better, Kendall?

Name: Tanner Blaine
Age: 14
Gender: Male
Eyes: Honey colored, soft
Hair: Dark brown, short
Height: 5' 08'
Body Type: Muscular, but not, like, BUFF
Skin Color: Light caramel
God Parent: Thanatos
Mortal Parent: Lucille Blaine
Country of Origin: Austrailia (Marked Aussie accent)
Pets: Black mastiff jokingly named Fluffy
Talents: He's persuasive, and speaks quietly
Weapon**: Twin Celestial bronze daggers that send people directly to Thanatos
Flaws: He's not very fair, acts lonely, and is sometimes manipulative when he has to be
Powers(must relate to god parent; optional): He can shadow travel
Life Before CHB*: He lived with his aunt, because his mom died at childbirth. The house was peaceful, but there was always an empty space in Tanner's heart. Then his aunt died in a car crash, and he was sent to an orphanage. He was 12 at the time, and Tanner started growing wings. The orphanage tried desperately to get rid of him, and they convinced a family in America to take him in. They were only foster parents though, and were repulsed by his wings. He ran away and met a demigod friend who told him how to get to Camp Half-Blood. His friend died near the Big Hill though, and Tanner was forced to go on without him.
RP Example*: Tanner quickly wiped off the tears that were streaming from his eyes. He kissed Jo's forehead, though, and stood up with an even heavier heart than he had started with. He felt like a baby, he was sobbing his head off. He trudged up the hill anyway, all the while praying to his father to make sure Jo "got through" safely. If safe was even an option. He was wheezing by the time he got to the pine tree at the top and slid down the rest of the way. The view was beautiful, and even though his best friend had just died, he felt a lightness on his shoulders, as if his father was telling him not to worry. Tanner smiled sadly and thought, Never will I not worry.

We don't allow wings.

Approved.

Ah. And now? Plus, could you check Lindy Martin?

Calming people down is not really a Thanatos power-- and not really a power at all. More like a talent.

PS: PM-ing me about your forms is going to make me want to check them less.

Eh... We don't really allow charm-speak. Yet.

Okay then how about she can be pretty persuasive?

That's a talent/skill.

Wait, wait, wait. Can he have the power to shadow travel?

Fine, no powers, then.

Yes, shadow-traveling is allowed, though you have to have limits.

Approved.

Alright, shadow traveling more than nine times makes him REALLY tired.