Name: Kiwi Journal:spudjuice Contact: snailyjayne on AIM
OC or AU: AU Character Name: Applejack Series: My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic Gender: Female Age: No canon age. Played as 18. Requested Sponsor: Pearl Entry position (Cadet, SeeD, Instructor, other): Cadet [numerous classes already taken at Balamb and Galbadia - she will be on her last quarter] Appearance: Well, her appearance is definitely changing, considering that OU Applejack is a bright orange pony! Applejack is of average (5'3"ish) height, with long blonde hair, green eyes and very noticeable freckles. Because of an active lifestyle even before entering Garden, Applejack is well built and is quite muscular, particularly in her legs. History: Applejack is from a town not far North from Timber, with Timber being the nearest city (approximately an hour's car journey away). Her family owns the "Sweetapple Acres" apple orchards found across the continent, from which they supply apples and apple-related products. Shortly after Applejack's sister was born, however, Applejack's parents were arrested in Timber for their involvement in "rebel activity" (Applejack maintains that they were simply in the wrong place at the wrong time), and imprisoned in the D-District Prison.
As a result, the Sweetapple Acres' name was ruined amongst Galbadian customers, with the owners seen as traitors. All of the orchards ended up losing money, being unable to pay their staff, and ultimately going under and having to sell their land to rivals. The only remaining Sweetapple orchard is Applejack's home, and for a while (being unable to pay for additional staff), it was only she and her older brother working there.
With only two people unable to take the strain (particularly as Applejack was only fourteen at the time, and really too young to handle the hours and the amount of work), and with the rest of the family struggling, much of Applejack's family returned to the original orchard to help. While the family tries to re-establish themselves as reputable apple suppliers, however, they had decided to invest in some of the younger relatives' futures. The resulting decision was for some to be sent on apprenticeships and, in Applejack's case, to Garden.
Applejack has been studying in Galbadia Garden for a few years, now, but after some time she decided that a job in the Galbadian Military was not for her. Instead, influenced somewhat by her business mindset, she decided that SeeD - with its lack of political affiliation and its "work for hire" approach - would be a more favourable option. As a result, she opted to transfer.
Unfortunately, at some point, Time Compression caused her to skip a few months. Abilities & Physical Abnormalities: Applejack is what most people would call "normal," though she is athletic and quite strong (her kicks, in particular). She is quite skilled with a lasso, though this seems to be largely to show off and put on a show more than for any practical uses. Personality: Applejack - sometimes called AJ by her friends - is a down-to-earth and straight forward lass. She is honest, hard-working, open, and usually a reasonable and pleasant person. She frequently takes on the role of "Team Mom," making sure that everyone is doing okay, reassuring them, and helping them with solutions when there's a problem. Despite usually speaking her mind, she's often patient when people are genuinely struggling - if one person can't keep up the pace, she'll slow herself down to help out, even if it means taking the longer route with them.
Her family is especially important to her, particularly her brother, sister and her granny. She will make every attempt to drum up sales, even though she's no longer working on the orchard, to help them pay for all the things they need - new tools, a hip replacement, house repairs, and everything. While at Garden, she will likely try to drum up some kind of sales and advertising for her family's business, even though such a thing is likely inadvisable. A good chunk of any money Applejack earns would go towards her family and their needs.
Her customer service skills are pretty decent. Because of her calm and down-to-earth manner, she is helpful and not at all pushy (pushy salespeople, in fact, do get on her nerves, and she has lectured her little sister on the subject).
Applejack is very fair, and would like other people to play fair too. She enjoys a good bit of competition - she never backs down from a challenge - but she does lose her patience with cheaters and those who aren't particularly sporting about things. If aggravated, she might well react to cheaters by cheating right back against them, though she will play it fair until she knows they're cheating for a fact.
Her attention to detail isn't fantastic, and she can't bear people obsessing over details and appearances. Fashion is not something she has any interest in, and she doesn't understand why people obsess over everything being neat and tidy all the time.
AJ's worst flaw is that, while she is very dependable (which she knows, and takes pride in), she is incredibly stubborn and independent to the point where it gets ridiculous. When she gives her word, she'll do her best to keep it, but damn it guys - she's gonna do it on her own! She works so hard she wears herself down, and has been known to go several days without sleeping just to get a promised job done, while at the same time living up to all the promises she's made to friends and family. It takes an extreme situation for her to admit when she needs help. What are your plans for the character in-game? Kick stuff and sell apples! Anything else? Applejack has a dog, called Winona. Winona's a working dog, originally trained for herding. She couldn't take Winona to Galbadia Garden, but would like to bring her to Balamb to keep up with training her and probably have her aid in battle.
Complete TWO out of the FOUR options. What do you prefer to be known as? Just Applejack'd do nicely! That's my name and all, might as well put it to good use. How old are you? Right now? I'm eighteen.
Do you have any history in combat?Kinda. With the whole Garden thing an' all. It's all training and monsters and stuff, nothin' like a proper battle or nothin', but it still counts, right? If so, have you ever killed? Well, just monsters right now, but the whole idea of killin' people... now, that just don't sit right with me. I know, I know, it ain't like SeeD's gonna be giving me much choice, but I got a long ways to go before... aw, I don't even wanna be thinking about it right now!
i) How do you feel when you get involved in some project that calls for immediate and rapid activity? I guess I just get on with it, same as always! It's a job to do, right? Well then, I'm on it! You can always count on li'l ol' Applejack when you need a helping hand.
ii) Do you organize and initiate leisure activities? We-ell, I reckon I do organise me a few events when they're called for. Can't think of nothin' recent though, I'd say I should get on that. It'd be a great, not-to-be-missed chance to get some samples out there.
iii) What role do you take when working in a group? Suppose it kinda varies, don't it? . It all depends on how the group's working at the time, you know what I'm saying? Like, if say... we're up against a monster, you can bet anything I'll be right there! Front line, kicking that monster's behind right back to wherever the darn thing came from.
iv) How talkative are you around other people? Plenty, I dare say. I'm never lost for words.
v) What three things would you want to have with you on a desert island? State your reasoning. Do I gotta answer this question? That's a hard choice! I'd say a boat and some rope. Third thing... apples, I guess. They're right good for you, you know - you should think more on where you get yours from! There's a proper, family-run orchard juuust outside of Timber, they'd be perfect for a proper, fancy institution like the one you got goin' here.
vi) Is it important to be liked by a wide range of people? Well, that's just good business sense, ain't it? You gotta get a wide range of customers, get your word spread out, build up a reputation... else you ain't got no sales 'cept for the little old lady buying what's nearest!
vii) When the odds are against you, is it worth taking a chance? Yeeup. No member of my family ever went down without a fight! I ain't changing that for nobody, no way, no how!
viii) Do you consider yourself to be an impulsive person? I don't think so. No, I'd say I'm definitely not an impulsive one. You gotta think practical-like, even if it's takes you a while. No need to just charge in and do whatever first comes into that noggin of yours - that's just gonna get you straight into hot water.
ix) Would you agree that planning things ahead takes the fun out of life? Well, you gotta have some sort of plan! Just waltzing into something, no idea what you're doing, that's just asking for trouble! It's when people get all hung up on details and start fussing about stupid things that ain't gonna have no impact on nothin', that's when the "fun" gets drained out! You know what I'm saying, right?
x) Do you like surprises? Well, I'd say there's a fair few good surprises I'd sure be happy to get sprung on me! I sure wouldn't mind helping people arranging their surprises for a friend, neither.
xi) Do you sometimes wonder if there is something wrong with you? With me? ...no, I don't think so. I'm just fine as is.
xii) Do you consider yourself to be smarter than your superiors, and disagree with their decisions? Not really, I don't think! If I did, that'll be in that report what Galbadia gave you, right?
xiii) Lastly, how do you feel about cabbages? If it ain't apples, I ain't interested.
iii) Bracket/Commentspam RP sample
[Applejack is in the library, mathematics books laid out in front of her and pages full of her untidy scrawl as she takes on a typical "who needs maths?!" approach to mathematics. Considering she's eighteen already, you'd think she'd have worked this one out. She's clearly frustrated, hands tangled in her hair and growling and muttering to herself.]
What's the point of these fancy-schmancy mathematics, anyway? If you get more money than you spent in the first place, who even cares about al-ge-bra and geometry and triangle-whatsits and what-have-you? What a load of hooey! I'll just leave this all to Big Macintosh - now there's someone with a head for numbers!
[Not likely to get help from there, though, since Big Macintosh doesn't study at Garden - no, he's still working on the orchard. Oh well. Gnawing on the end of her pen, AJ leans back in her seat as she tries to think about the math problem. The developing headache from too much exposure to numbers, however, is really getting on her nerves.]
Still, guess I gotta do it. It don't matter if it's wrong, right? Long as I put the effort in...
C'mon ol' girl. You can do it, Applejack.
[Out of the corner of her eye, she watches someone else take a seat. She briefly ponders asking for a hand - after all, she hates maths - but no. She can do it. She doesn't need help from anyone! It's her own homework, anyway!]
Applejack [AU]
Name: Kiwi
Journal:
Contact: snailyjayne on AIM
OC or AU: AU
Character Name: Applejack
Series: My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
Gender: Female
Age: No canon age. Played as 18.
Requested Sponsor: Pearl
Entry position (Cadet, SeeD, Instructor, other): Cadet [numerous classes already taken at Balamb and Galbadia - she will be on her last quarter]
Appearance: Well, her appearance is definitely changing, considering that OU Applejack is a bright orange pony! Applejack is of average (5'3"ish) height, with long blonde hair, green eyes and very noticeable freckles. Because of an active lifestyle even before entering Garden, Applejack is well built and is quite muscular, particularly in her legs.
History: Applejack is from a town not far North from Timber, with Timber being the nearest city (approximately an hour's car journey away). Her family owns the "Sweetapple Acres" apple orchards found across the continent, from which they supply apples and apple-related products. Shortly after Applejack's sister was born, however, Applejack's parents were arrested in Timber for their involvement in "rebel activity" (Applejack maintains that they were simply in the wrong place at the wrong time), and imprisoned in the D-District Prison.
As a result, the Sweetapple Acres' name was ruined amongst Galbadian customers, with the owners seen as traitors. All of the orchards ended up losing money, being unable to pay their staff, and ultimately going under and having to sell their land to rivals. The only remaining Sweetapple orchard is Applejack's home, and for a while (being unable to pay for additional staff), it was only she and her older brother working there.
With only two people unable to take the strain (particularly as Applejack was only fourteen at the time, and really too young to handle the hours and the amount of work), and with the rest of the family struggling, much of Applejack's family returned to the original orchard to help. While the family tries to re-establish themselves as reputable apple suppliers, however, they had decided to invest in some of the younger relatives' futures. The resulting decision was for some to be sent on apprenticeships and, in Applejack's case, to Garden.
Applejack has been studying in Galbadia Garden for a few years, now, but after some time she decided that a job in the Galbadian Military was not for her. Instead, influenced somewhat by her business mindset, she decided that SeeD - with its lack of political affiliation and its "work for hire" approach - would be a more favourable option. As a result, she opted to transfer.
Unfortunately, at some point, Time Compression caused her to skip a few months.
Abilities & Physical Abnormalities: Applejack is what most people would call "normal," though she is athletic and quite strong (her kicks, in particular). She is quite skilled with a lasso, though this seems to be largely to show off and put on a show more than for any practical uses.
Personality: Applejack - sometimes called AJ by her friends - is a down-to-earth and straight forward lass. She is honest, hard-working, open, and usually a reasonable and pleasant person. She frequently takes on the role of "Team Mom," making sure that everyone is doing okay, reassuring them, and helping them with solutions when there's a problem. Despite usually speaking her mind, she's often patient when people are genuinely struggling - if one person can't keep up the pace, she'll slow herself down to help out, even if it means taking the longer route with them.
Her family is especially important to her, particularly her brother, sister and her granny. She will make every attempt to drum up sales, even though she's no longer working on the orchard, to help them pay for all the things they need - new tools, a hip replacement, house repairs, and everything. While at Garden, she will likely try to drum up some kind of sales and advertising for her family's business, even though such a thing is likely inadvisable. A good chunk of any money Applejack earns would go towards her family and their needs.
Her customer service skills are pretty decent. Because of her calm and down-to-earth manner, she is helpful and not at all pushy (pushy salespeople, in fact, do get on her nerves, and she has lectured her little sister on the subject).
Applejack is very fair, and would like other people to play fair too. She enjoys a good bit of competition - she never backs down from a challenge - but she does lose her patience with cheaters and those who aren't particularly sporting about things. If aggravated, she might well react to cheaters by cheating right back against them, though she will play it fair until she knows they're cheating for a fact.
Her attention to detail isn't fantastic, and she can't bear people obsessing over details and appearances. Fashion is not something she has any interest in, and she doesn't understand why people obsess over everything being neat and tidy all the time.
AJ's worst flaw is that, while she is very dependable (which she knows, and takes pride in), she is incredibly stubborn and independent to the point where it gets ridiculous. When she gives her word, she'll do her best to keep it, but damn it guys - she's gonna do it on her own! She works so hard she wears herself down, and has been known to go several days without sleeping just to get a promised job done, while at the same time living up to all the promises she's made to friends and family. It takes an extreme situation for her to admit when she needs help.
What are your plans for the character in-game? Kick stuff and sell apples!
Anything else? Applejack has a dog, called Winona. Winona's a working dog, originally trained for herding. She couldn't take Winona to Galbadia Garden, but would like to bring her to Balamb to keep up with training her and probably have her aid in battle.
Complete TWO out of the FOUR options.
What do you prefer to be known as? Just Applejack'd do nicely! That's my name and all, might as well put it to good use.
How old are you? Right now? I'm eighteen.
Do you have any history in combat? Kinda. With the whole Garden thing an' all. It's all training and monsters and stuff, nothin' like a proper battle or nothin', but it still counts, right?
If so, have you ever killed? Well, just monsters right now, but the whole idea of killin' people... now, that just don't sit right with me. I know, I know, it ain't like SeeD's gonna be giving me much choice, but I got a long ways to go before... aw, I don't even wanna be thinking about it right now!
i) How do you feel when you get involved in some project that calls for immediate and rapid activity?
I guess I just get on with it, same as always! It's a job to do, right? Well then, I'm on it! You can always count on li'l ol' Applejack when you need a helping hand.
ii) Do you organize and initiate leisure activities?
We-ell, I reckon I do organise me a few events when they're called for. Can't think of nothin' recent though, I'd say I should get on that. It'd be a great, not-to-be-missed chance to get some samples out there.
iii) What role do you take when working in a group?
Suppose it kinda varies, don't it? . It all depends on how the group's working at the time, you know what I'm saying? Like, if say... we're up against a monster, you can bet anything I'll be right there! Front line, kicking that monster's behind right back to wherever the darn thing came from.
iv) How talkative are you around other people?
Plenty, I dare say. I'm never lost for words.
v) What three things would you want to have with you on a desert island? State your reasoning.
Do I gotta answer this question? That's a hard choice! I'd say a boat and some rope. Third thing... apples, I guess. They're right good for you, you know - you should think more on where you get yours from! There's a proper, family-run orchard juuust outside of Timber, they'd be perfect for a proper, fancy institution like the one you got goin' here.
vi) Is it important to be liked by a wide range of people?
Well, that's just good business sense, ain't it? You gotta get a wide range of customers, get your word spread out, build up a reputation... else you ain't got no sales 'cept for the little old lady buying what's nearest!
vii) When the odds are against you, is it worth taking a chance?
Yeeup. No member of my family ever went down without a fight! I ain't changing that for nobody, no way, no how!
viii) Do you consider yourself to be an impulsive person?
I don't think so. No, I'd say I'm definitely not an impulsive one. You gotta think practical-like, even if it's takes you a while. No need to just charge in and do whatever first comes into that noggin of yours - that's just gonna get you straight into hot water.
ix) Would you agree that planning things ahead takes the fun out of life?
Well, you gotta have some sort of plan! Just waltzing into something, no idea what you're doing, that's just asking for trouble! It's when people get all hung up on details and start fussing about stupid things that ain't gonna have no impact on nothin', that's when the "fun" gets drained out! You know what I'm saying, right?
x) Do you like surprises?
Well, I'd say there's a fair few good surprises I'd sure be happy to get sprung on me! I sure wouldn't mind helping people arranging their surprises for a friend, neither.
xi) Do you sometimes wonder if there is something wrong with you?
With me? ...no, I don't think so. I'm just fine as is.
xii) Do you consider yourself to be smarter than your superiors, and disagree with their decisions?
Not really, I don't think! If I did, that'll be in that report what Galbadia gave you, right?
xiii) Lastly, how do you feel about cabbages?
If it ain't apples, I ain't interested.
iii) Bracket/Commentspam RP sample
[Applejack is in the library, mathematics books laid out in front of her and pages full of her untidy scrawl as she takes on a typical "who needs maths?!" approach to mathematics. Considering she's eighteen already, you'd think she'd have worked this one out. She's clearly frustrated, hands tangled in her hair and growling and muttering to herself.]
What's the point of these fancy-schmancy mathematics, anyway? If you get more money than you spent in the first place, who even cares about al-ge-bra and geometry and triangle-whatsits and what-have-you? What a load of hooey! I'll just leave this all to Big Macintosh - now there's someone with a head for numbers!
[Not likely to get help from there, though, since Big Macintosh doesn't study at Garden - no, he's still working on the orchard. Oh well. Gnawing on the end of her pen, AJ leans back in her seat as she tries to think about the math problem. The developing headache from too much exposure to numbers, however, is really getting on her nerves.]
Still, guess I gotta do it. It don't matter if it's wrong, right? Long as I put the effort in...
C'mon ol' girl. You can do it, Applejack.
[Out of the corner of her eye, she watches someone else take a seat. She briefly ponders asking for a hand - after all, she hates maths - but no. She can do it. She doesn't need help from anyone! It's her own homework, anyway!]