Character Build
🛠️ THE ASSEMBLY
Follow these steps to build your character. Once you have your "Specs" ready, head to the Arrivals group to post your bio.
STEP 1:
CHOOSE YOUR ORIGIN
The biological (or mechanical) foundation of your character.
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Human: Adaptive, ambitious, and gritty. They built the smog and they intend to rule it.
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Fae: Ancient beings of nature and magic, struggling to find their place among the gears.
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Automaton: Living machines with clockwork hearts. Precision-built and soul-driven.
STEP 2:
SELECT YOUR PUNK-MOD
The technology that powers your life and gear.
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Steampunk: The classic hiss. Coal-fired, steam-pressured, and industrial.
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Arcanapunk: The fusion. Technology powered by glowing mana-crystals and etched runes.
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Gearpunk: The clockwork. A world of intricate springs, tiny levers, and perfect timing.
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Stock: The unaltered. For those who rely on skin, bone, and natural wit alone.
STEP 3:
SCOUT YOUR DISTRICT
Choose your character’s home base. Note the social class of each area.
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Pikerict (High Class): * Formerly: Turnpike District. * The peak of city living. Clean streets, polished brass, and the scent of expensive oils. If you have "Gears" to spend, you live here among the elite.
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Bluehaven (Middle Class): * Formerly: Blue Haven. * An industrial hub that hasn't lost its soul. It’s the heart of the working professional class—stable, busy, and filled with the constant hum of machinery.
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Riverbend Turnpike (Middle Class): * A scenic but bustling residential stretch along the water. Popular for those who want a bit of a view without leaving the industrial grind behind.
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Milestone Passage (Middle Class): * A central residential artery of the city. It’s the "everyman’s" neighborhood—reliable, crowded, and perfectly positioned for easy travel to the factories.
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Midave (Lower Class): * Formerly: Middle Avenue. * Known for its small, cramped markets and narrow alleys. Life here is a struggle, but it’s the best place to find rare parts, cheap gear, and people who don’t ask too many questions.
STEP 4:
THE BLUEPRINT (TEMPLATE)
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THE CHARACTER SPEC SHEET
Copy the code below, start a new thread in the Arrivals group, and fill in your data.
[ GENERAL DATA ]
Name: (First and Last)
Apparent Age: (How old do they look/act?) Origin: (Human, Fae, or Automaton)
District: (Where is their home base?)
[ TECHNICAL MODS ]
Primary Mod: (Steampunk, Arcanapunk, Gearpunk, or Stock)
Signature Gear: (One specific item: e.g., a steam-arm, a mana-pistol, or clockwork goggles.)
🛠️ SIGNATURE GEAR EXAMPLES🛠️
Every citizen carries one unique piece of hardware or mystical item. Use these for inspiration:
⚙️ Steampunk (The Hiss)
Pressure-Gauge Goggles: Lenses that click into place to detect steam leaks or heat signatures.
Pneumatic Bracer: A brass forearm sleeve that provides a hydraulic boost for heavy lifting or punching.
Coal-Fired Rebreather: A heavy leather mask with a small filter for surviving the thickest smog.
🔮 Arcanapunk (The Fusion)
Mana-Etched Compass: A device that points toward the nearest source of raw magical energy.
Runed Prosthetic: A limb made of silver and wood that glows soft purple when in use.
Aether-Lantern: A handheld glass orb containing a trapped spark of magic that never goes out.
🕰️ Gearpunk (The Clockwork)
Chronometer Watch: A pocket watch with twenty hands that tracks time, lunar cycles, and gear-rotations.
Spring-Loaded Hidden Blade: A wrist-mounted blade that snaps out via a series of intricate springs.
Mechanical Songbird: A small, wind-up brass bird used for delivering short, recorded audio messages.
🦴 Stock (The Naturalist)
Alchemist’s Satchel: A reinforced bag filled with herbal tinctures and non-mechanical poultices.
Weighted Bolas: A simple but effective hunting tool made of rope and iron weights.
Hardened Leather Duster: Reinforced gear designed to withstand the grit of the city without any tech.
[ THE VIBE ]
Occupation: (What do they do for "Gears"? e.g., Boiler Mechanic, Sky-Courier, Mana-Thief.)
Visual Description: (Eyes, hair, clothing style, and any visible modifications/scars.)
Personality: (3 keywords that describe how they act.)
[ THE DOSSIER ]
Backstory: (How did they end up in the city? What is their current goal? 1-2 paragraphs minimum.)
Writing Sample: (A short "starter" post showing how you write your character—at least 1 paragraph.)
Final Step: Once your character is formatted to protocol, copy the text to your 'About Me' profile section and post your sheet in Arrivals & Blueprints for Admin review.