Open Characters

Open Characters

Some roleplayers find it easier to "get into" a game if they have a character with connections, plots, etc. Other roleplayers may wish to offer characters of their own creation for plot purposes, or simply to create a character. This thread provides a way for players to browse over available adoptables, as well as a way for 'Souls roleplayers to advertise their own characters.

Adopting a Character?

If you're interested in adopting a listed character, contact the individual adopter/owner. These characters are not "officially sponsored" or canon characters. If your adoptable has a forum account, ask the character's adopter/owner for the password. The 'SA does not give passwords to adoptable accounts except to the character's adopter/owner. A sidenote: we do not reset post counts!

More open characters? Check out the Open Characters category on the Wiki!

Listing a Character

Reply to this thread with a code shell. Adhere to the guidelines.

Listing Guidelines

1. Do not include any extraneous information or modify the code shell (e.g., no tables, colors, etc.). This thread is intended to be a brief summary, not a place for you to store lots of information.
2. Adoptable characters born off-board must be adults (7 months or older) to be listed. Any listed character under 7 months of age must have been obtained via puppy procedures.
3. Once you have found a player, remove your listing.
4. Only current members may post Open Characters.
5. Listing the same character twice (even under different players) is not permitted.
6. Players should have only one comprehensive listing for all their adoptables.

Extra Tips for Adopters

See Open Characters Guide.

Code Shell

Remember: list both your PM and e-mail contact -- not everyone browsing our list has a 'Souls account!

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[SIZE=200][b]Contact[/b][/SIZE]
[URL=http://www.soulsrpg.com/forum/ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&u=59]PM[/URL] | [EMAIL=you@mail.com]Email[/EMAIL]

[SIZE=125][b]Character Name[/b][/SIZE]
[img]Image of character must be exactly 150x150[/img]
[b]Name:[/b] [URL=http://wiki.soulsrpg.com/index.php?n=Characters.CharacterName]Name[/URL]
[b]Species:[/b]
[b]Age + DoB:[/b]
[b]Additional references or art[/b]: [URL=http://XX][1][/URL],  [URL=http://XX][2][/URL],  [URL=http://XX][3][/URL],  [URL=http://XX][4][/URL]
[b]Adoption Contract:[/b]

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[html]<h2>Player's Contact</h2>
<a href="ucp.php?i=pm&mode=compose&u=#">PM</a> | <a href="you@email..com">Email</a>

<br/><br/><h4>Character Name</h4>
<img src="Image of character must be exactly 150x150">
<b>Name:</b> <a href="http://wiki.soulsrpg.com/index.php?n=Characters.CharacterName">Name</a>
<br/><b>Species:</b>
<br/><b>Age + DoB:</b>
<br/><b>References or art</b>: <a href="XX">[1]</a>,  <a href="XX">[2]</a>,  <a href="XX">[3]</a>,  <a href="XX">[4]</a>
<br/><b>Adoption Contract:</b>[/html]

Reclaiming Adoptables

Adoption Contract

Players are encouraged to establish specific and exact terms for reclaiming adoptables -- e.g., terms for player inactivity, personality, pack membership, etc.

Sometimes, players do not set very clear terms. There is then a lot of ambiguity about the agreement. For example, basic agreements over AIM or PM can be open to all kinds of interpretation and argument later about what the character was supposed to do, what their history/personality was, etc. Players writing clearer "contract" terms for adoption leave less room for these disputes.

Remember that especially stringent contracts may also make adoptable characters less attractive to players looking to adopt. In general, we do definitely recommend giving adopting players freedom; part of roleplay's fun comes from not controlling every single aspect of everything, after all.

Reclaiming

If a player has violated an adoption contract and you wish to reclaim the character:

Inactive Characters Our default assumption is that if you created the character and adopted it out, inactivity is always a term for reclaiming. Do note though, that there are situations where it's unkind/impolite to reclaim even an inactive character. If the player is still on the board, try to talk to them about it. If they're planning to pick up the character soon, perhaps set a date by which they must pick the character up. If you cannot get the character back yourself, feel free to escalate to the 'Souls Assemblage. We will reset an inactive character's account -- but you must try to talk to the player first. If the player is fully inactive and cannot be reached, you can immediately escalate to the 'Souls Assemblage to have the password rescinded. Active Characters Discuss the situation and attempt resolution with the player. Bring the matter to the 'Souls Assemblage, via the Reclaiming Form. The 'SA will evaluate your case and get back to you as quickly as they can. Notes: If you cannot produce a screenshot of the other player agreeing to your terms, they do get to keep the character. Reclaiming an active character should ABSOLUTELY be a last measure. If you're PMing the administration, you should have already tried to PM the player and discuss their character's behavior/direction/whatever; perhaps you've tried multiple times. The 'SA should NOT be your first line of defense. We will not evaluate cases where you have not tried to resolve the conflict yourself.

Reclaiming Form

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[b]Character Name[/b]:
[b]Player Name[/b]:
[b]Link to SCREENSHOT of "signed" agreement[/b]: (Screenshot a PM or email from the player agreeing to your terms of adoption. ONLY screenshots are accepted. We may ask for more screenshots or a text-only copy of the agreement, additionally)
[b]Link to SCREENSHOT of violation of agreement[/b]: (Link to the post[s] or thread[s])
[b]Explain how the player has violated your agreement[/b]:
[b]Explain what steps you have taken to rectify this yourself[/b]: (Please include not only at least a partial screenshot, but a transcription of the IM/Chat conversation(s) in whole completeness. The more information and the better organized it is -- e.g., with dates and notes -- the more chance you have to reclaim your adoptable.)

Contact me!

PM | Email: | Discord: skytomato#4610
Adoptable Page

Carnivore Creed — Temperamental bruiser with a drinking problem

Name: Carnivore Creed
Species: Coyote
Age + DoB: 2 years old, August 12, 2015
References or art: [1]
Adoption Contract: see here

Latch Key — Gentleman thief and gadgeteer genius

Name: Latch Key
Species: Coyote
Age + DoB: 2 years old, August 12, 2015
References or art: [1]
Adoption Contract: see here

Amoux Aston — Rebel without a cause

Name: Amoux Aston
Species: Wolf
Age + DoB: < 1 year old, December 30, 2016
References or art: [1]
Adoption Contract: see here

Myst's Contact

PM Norah Morelli | Adoptions Page

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[LN] Saelind Fir-Chlis | Wiki

Species: Wolfdog (95% dog, 5% wolf)
DoB: 14 January 2016
References or art: [1], [2], [3]
Adoption Contract: Moderate contract. See my adoptions page for more info.

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Amanda's Contact · PM

My adoption contract is available here.

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Mandi's Contact

PM | Email | Adoption Information

Sassy tomboy of The Shoal

Name: Daisy Parhelion
Species: Wolfdog
Age + DoB: 1 year (1 Mar 2018)
References or art: [1], [2], [3], [4]
Adoption Contract: Moderate

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Ash's Contact

PM

Fenwick Winter

Name: Fenwick Winter
Species: Artic Wolf
Age + DoB:09/08/13
Adoption Contract:Contact me for more background info. Pre-adoption changes are fine as long as you tell me what you change(and I approve) first.

Riversong Winter

Name: Riversong Winter
Species: Artic Wolf
Age + DoB:10/31/14
Adoption Contract:Contact me for more background info. Pre-adoption changes are fine as long as you tell me what you change(and I approve) first.

Light Winter

Name: Light Winter
Species: Artic Wolf
Age + DoB:09/15/2015
Adoption Contract: Contact me for more background info. Pre-adoption changes are fine as long as you tell me what you change(and I approve) first.

Ariana Fairbreeze

Name: Ariana
Species: Australian Shepherd
Age + DoB: 08/08/2015
Adoption Contract:Contact me for background info and old posts with her in them. Pre-adoption changes are fine as long as you tell me what you change(and I approve) first.

Jesse Germershausen

Name: Jesse Germershausen *see cNPC
Species: Wolfdog
Age + DoB: 04/28/2015
Adoption Contract: Experienced player preferred, must be willing to thread on a semi consistent basis with her twin James Germershausen (brother) Contact me for more details

Tora

Name: Tora *see yNPC
Species: Wolfdog
Age + DoB: 4/21/2019
Adoption Contract: New or experienced player. Must be willing to thread on a semi consistent basis with his mother Yvonne. Contact me for more details.

WESTY'S CONTACT
PM | Email | DISCORD: LRaeWesty92#6066

'The Whitesage Siblings'
Relations To Sedona Whitesage

The Confident Brother

Name: Phoenix Whitesage (Male)
Wiki: Phoenix Whitesage
Species: Plains Coyote (37.5%), Great Plains Wolf (37.5%), Golden Retriever (25%)
Age + DoB: Jul 10th, 2014, 4 Years
Additional references or art: [1], [2] ADOPTED BY VELDT!

The Bodacious Sister

Name: Safford Whitesage (Female)
Wiki: Safford Whitesage
Species: Plains Coyote (37.5%), Great Plains Wolf (37.5%), Golden Retriever (25%)
Age + DoB: Jul 10th, 2014, 4 Years
Additional references or art: [1], [2]

The Angsty Brother

Name: Tucson Whitesage (Male)
Wiki: Tucson Whitesage
Species: Plains Coyote (37.5%), Great Plains Wolf (37.5%), Golden Retriever (25%)
Age + DoB: Jul 10th, 2014, 4 Years
Additional references or art: [1], [2]

The Plucky Sister

Name: Payson Whitesage (Female)
Wiki: Payson Whitesage
Species: Plains Coyote (37.5%), Great Plains Wolf (37.5%), Golden Retriever (25%)
Age + DoB: Jul 10th, 2014, 4 Years
Additional references or art: [1], [2]

The Loyal Family Friend

Name: June (Female) -Non Luperci- Currently cNPC to Phoenix Whitesage
Wiki: June
Species: Dog (50% Australian Shepherd, 50% Red Heeler)
Age + DoB: June 4, 2015 3 years
Additional references or art: [1], [2]

Adoption Contract: Ask Westy! Each character has their own contract and some fixed details/plot points on a case by case basis. :)

Dale's Contact
PM


Dale's Adoptable #1
Name: You pick!
Species: Canine (You pick!)
Age + DoB: You pick!
Additional references or art: [1], [2]
Adoption Contract: This character is open to adoption under a Relaxed Permanent Contract. You have free reign to choose, edit and modify any of the traits listed here, or even the design of the character itself. Once you claim the character as yours, it's yours, and you are free to put them up for adoption to someone else at any time. If not, you may drop, kill them off, or NPC them as you please. All I ask for is a vague outline of what you plan to do with this character so I can pick a good first fit.

Adopters, once they have claimed the character, will have the following perks:
- A reference sheet
- A resized reference sheet
- A full-size and resized (avatar-size) mugshot
- A full-size and resized (avatar-size) body shot
- The hex codes for the character's color design

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Dale's Adoptable #2
Name: You pick!
Species: Canine (You pick!)
Age + DoB: You pick!
Additional references or art: [1], [2]
Adoption Contract: This character is open to adoption under a Relaxed Permanent Contract. You have free reign to choose, edit and modify any of the traits listed here, or even the design of the character itself. Once you claim the character as yours, it's yours, and you are free to put them up for adoption to someone else at any time. If not, you may drop, kill them off, or NPC them as you please. All I ask for is a vague outline of what you plan to do with this character so I can pick a good first fit.

Adopters, once they have claimed the character, will have the following perks:
- A reference sheet
- A resized reference sheet
- A full-size and resized (avatar-size) mugshot
- A full-size and resized (avatar-size) body shot
- The hex codes for the character's color design

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Dale's Adoptable #3
Name: You pick!
Species: Canine (You pick!)
Age + DoB: You pick!
Additional references or art: [1], [2]
Adoption Contract: This character is open to adoption under a Relaxed Permanent Contract. You have free reign to choose, edit and modify any of the traits listed here, or even the design of the character itself. Once you claim the character as yours, it's yours, and you are free to put them up for adoption to someone else at any time. If not, you may drop, kill them off, or NPC them as you please. All I ask for is a vague outline of what you plan to do with this character so I can pick a good first fit.

Adopters, once they have claimed the character, will have the following perks:
- A reference sheet
- A resized reference sheet
- A full-size and resized (avatar-size) mugshot
- A full-size and resized (avatar-size) body shot
- The hex codes for the character's color design

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Dale's Adoptable #6
Name: You pick!
Species: Canine (You pick!)
Age + DoB: You pick!
Additional references or art: [1], [2]
Adoption Contract: This character is open to adoption under a Relaxed Permanent Contract. You have free reign to choose, edit and modify any of the traits listed here, or even the design of the character itself. Once you claim the character as yours, it's yours, and you are free to put them up for adoption to someone else at any time. If not, you may drop, kill them off, or NPC them as you please. All I ask for is a vague outline of what you plan to do with this character so I can pick a good first fit.

Adopters, once they have claimed the character, will have the following perks:
- A reference sheet
- A resized reference sheet
- A full-size and resized (avatar-size) mugshot
- A full-size and resized (avatar-size) body shot
- The hex codes for the character's color design