Juma - unowned & untrained.
Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 11:56 pm
Basic Information
Full Name: Juma.
Nickname: Runt, Squirt, Little One (all of which are met with much hostility).
Name on Identification: Juma.
Age: Unknown, somewhere between 19-24.
Gender: Male.
Species: Giant Eland (Taurotragus derbianus), open forest savannah antelope.
Sub Species/Breed: N/A
Physical Appearance
Body Type: Mostly straight but slight triangle shape. Chest is narrower than hips, thin shoulders, unbalanced musculature which adds more weight towards his lower half due to nomadic/gatherer lifestyle.
Physical Details: Juma is 5'5", and weighs between 100-130 pounds depending on his general physical condition. Though his features are mostly human, there are short-haired patches of antelope fur along several areas of his body (such as his elbows, the backs of his calves, sparsely down the center of his back, etc). His horns are traditional eland horns and the considerable length to his ears helps identify him as a member of the antelope species. His hair is a purple-grey, almost mauve though a bit darker, plaited in a very thick, loose braid reaching to the small of his back. The tassel of fur at the end of his medium-length tail is the same color. For now, his skin/fur is a dark tan, but the white and black markings of his kind will fill in as he grows older.
Physical Markings: Currently, Juma has only three of the many tattoos which typically are received as rites of passage between adolescence and adulthood in his indigenous tribe. The first was a solid black cuff around his left forearm, the second being the two parallel lines of very small circles to either side of his spine from the nape of his neck to the base of his tail. The third and last is the stripe through his lower lip and chin. He will receive no more of these symbolic tattoos until he returns to his homeland, which will not be any time soon. Without completing these rites, he will not be accepted as a man rather than a boy no matter what his age, and thus the topic is a constant source of humiliation for him. This is, of course, not public knowledge. Aside from his tattoos, Juma has few scars and the ones he does sport are somewhat small, though he regularly has fresh or healing scuffs and scrapes along his knees, elbows, knuckles and occasionally his temples when he engages in a bit too much headbutting.
Physical Drawbacks: Being short is obviously his largest drawback. Many members of his tribe around his same age were already just under twice his height and build, giant elands typically being very.. well, giant, so he has quite the large Napoleon complex. Also, considering the nature of his work before he was enslaved, his lower body strength moderately outmatches that of his upper body's. However, he lacks his usual overall definition due to recent months of captivity without exercise.
Current Infliction(s): (6/25) All wounds are presently healed. Previous shoulder dislocation has slightly weakened the joint, and is more susceptible to repeat injuries due to this. Bitemark scars on same shoulder have faded to very faint discolorations, they'll be difficult to see unless one was looking for them.
Physical Defenses: His horns are his primary defense. They're sturdy, of course, but their natural ridges also can serrate fleshy targets if any rotation or dragging occurs. They also work as a natural cooling agent, functioning much like a radiator through the blood vessels in the core of his horns. Otherwise, his teeth, fingernails and feet would be the next lines of defense.
Appealing Attributes: His overall stature might be 'endearing' to some, though he would be very displeased to know it. When bathed and brushed, his hair and skin are exceedingly healthy and vibrant (though not quite as much as usual due to recent environmental changes, such as living in captivity and seeing very little sunlight). His facial structure is well-assembled but not typical, with a very wide mouth, large lower lip, eyes slightly deeper-set than others, and a rather prominent nose bridge as well as upper cartilage area. Overall, a somewhat ethnic face.
Clothing: Currently, he wears a pair of olive-colored pants made of some kind of starchy material, though they are frayed all the way up to the calves and not in fantastic condition. Over these, a simple sail of much thinner fabric is tied like a long sash, light tan in color and sporting a few holes from general wear and tear.
Other Items: N/A
Behavior
Feral or Cultured: Somewhere in the middle. While not completely feral, considering that he is able to communicate very well and has a decent understanding of the new world he lives in despite how different it is from his own rural homeland, he chooses to reject these standards with much misbehavior. He is, to put it simply, a bit like Mowgli.
Phobias: Being subdued. Though it is not so extreme as to be called an outright phobia, Juma does not like the feeling of losing control over situations he is involved in, and will get very angry as well as frantic. Otherwise, there is little that concerns him.
Disorders: Did I mention Napoleon complex?
How do they present themselves: If on display with a group, Juma will make a conscious effort to direct attention away from himself in any way that he can, whether it be by keeping his head low and staying quiet or just outright hiding behind others as sneakily as possible. This is less out of shyness or fear than simply attempting to avoid any sort of social interaction with the unfavorable folk who might set their eyes on him, and thus cause him agitation. However, if there is no need for this behavior, then the eland is extremely confrontational and volatile. He's prideful and it shows in is gait as well as his temperament. He is not as conversationally clever as some due to lack for need to defend himself from sarcasm and sharp tongues where he comes from. He is very unaccustomed to wordy insults and will likely take physical action against them out of instinct should he be allowed to stew in his confusion, sore ego and just an overall slowness when it comes too grasping frilly talk.
Feelings towards being owned / rented: Clearly, he is not pleased about either of the choices. He is very stubborn, and while most would hope for the best in relation to their current options, he hasn't a mind for anything other than returning home.
Overall Attitude: Hostile, very ill-tempered, easily provoked, spirited, fiery, belligerent, spiteful, vehement.. Those types of things. There is another side to the eland, his much more passive and collected half, but it has yet to be drawn out during his time on the island and likely will not be for quite some time. When not on defense, he can be very amiable, comforting and possibly even obliging should he feel that the person is deserving of it.
Quirks: Due to limited interaction with the following things in his life before slavery, he is somewhat mystified by most mechanical contraptions, any form of technology no matter how low, and culinary creations that are anything above a general primitive level. For instance, having recently tried sorbet, he dreams of it almost nightly now. Also, the quickest way to win his favor would be to brush and/or braid his hair, as this was a common exchange between himself and his family pre-enslavement. Of course, this is not common knowledge.
Hobbies / Interests: Most of Juma's genuine interests have not been disclosed, though his former tasks on his homeland might suggest a bit. He is familiar with long journeys on foot (the kind where he chooses the destination rather than being forcibly taken there, of course), hunting, mild farming, and cloth-spinning.
High or Low Maintenance: In general, he is very low maintenance. However, in order to ensure his cooperation and good behavior, high maintenance may be required initially during the training period.
Diet / Allergies: Primarily an herbivore though with occasional taste for meat. As for allergies, it has been discovered that any strong perfumes or exceedingly fragrant soaps have greatly irritated his skin, likely due to not having used any sort of chemicals on himself before.
Abilities
Language(s) Spoken: English, some French.
Can they Read / Write: For the most part.
Can your character produce magic: No.
Talents / Skills: Juma is well qualified for physical labor, though heavy lifting will tire him easily due to unbalanced body strength. He also has experience creating and reading star maps, used to identify and locate astronomical objects in the sky (mostly used for directional assistance when travelling). He has worked with a loom extensively and can create very fine cloth, though will not do so for others currently. Also, Juma has been known to assist in the taming of feral animals, such as horses and dogs. While he is very aggressive and quick to attack, he is no brawler. However, he could be trained to use this quality in the arena if one was so inclined.
Training: Absolutely none.
Other
Previous Owners: N/A
Previous Usage(s): Rented twice before. The first time was intended to be for pleasure, but resulted in the renter's nose being broken and Juma was promptly returned to the pens. The second time, he was used to assist in the moving of a residence, but was returned with many bruises over his back and legs. Most likely punishment for unsurprising misbehavior.
Previous status: Nomadic tribesman.
For Rent or to Own: Rent-to-own.
Cost: 1 Night Rental, 10 gold. To own, 100 gold. Good condition, but untrained.
OOC Info/Notes
Availability: CDT time zone. Generally available mid-afternoon to late evening.
What are you looking for in a slave / slaver roleplay: If anyone were to be seeking a mouthy, spitfire little sidekick, please, look no further! I've listed Juma as untrained, but I'm hoping to find the right trainer(s) to culture him into a respectable pet. He'll never be completely submissive or docile, but a little more curb on his temper and a refining of any appropriate skills would add a considerable amount of value to his currently low worth. I prefer a little variety as far as personality goes, but this is not an absolute requirement. While obviously, a stern hand will be helpful (though how stern is something to be discussed), a one-sided master/mistress is no fun. At least mild depth to your character is a requirement, though. Character development is ongoing for me, so if it is for you as well, that's wonderful. I don't need constant entertainment or anything, but the occasional interesting event would be nice. Obviously, all parties involved would contribute to this.
What are your allowances for your character: Most everything is permissible. Moderate levels of abuse/mutilation (as long as it is discussed and agreed upon), sexual scenes (requesting that this is not priority number one, story > smut), some permanent dismemberment (also, as long as it's discussed and agreed upon), etc.. No outright murdering him, no shitting or pissing anywhere near or on my character (does this even still need to be said? just in case!), and please, no attempting to somehow change his general (sub-)species. He's not a vampire antelope, that would just be dumb.
Long Term/Short Term: Both are fine, but I prefer not to simply agree on long term until we have RPed several times before and determined that we are a good fit, as far as our different styles go.
General Information
Character Description:
An illustriously long braid swung across the dotted lines parallel to either side of his spine, plum-tipped tail whipping like the pendulum of clock tower legs. Fallow-colored sash and washed out olive trousers had been through the wringer, no doubt about that, the hem of his ill-fitting pants torn and frayed at his calves while the thin cloth of the overlapping wrap sported semi-transparent holes where the fabric was beginning to wane. Signature antelope ears drooped charmingly from underneath the drawn curtains of his heavy hair, a proud pair of horns exclusive to his kind spiraling backward similar to the track of a screw's thread. A black stripe dissected his wide lower lip and dark-skinned chin down the middle, clearly native, a thick band of a tattoo surrounding one forearm. He had yet to earn the rest, but such a conversation topic was not recommended. Though his face had the look of something kind and perhaps even sweet while he slept, that was hardly the case during any other given time, a permanent scowl and deeply furrowed brow scrunching up his long-bridged nose as though not a single pleasant thing remained in the world. The eland was small in comparison to his massive, faraway brothers, a meager 5'5" in lieu of their usual double that, compensatingly hot-tempered and stubborn despite his status.
Website:N/A. It decided to expire without asking me.
Images:
Contact Details: "Juma" in-game.
Notes: Will update if required.
Full Name: Juma.
Nickname: Runt, Squirt, Little One (all of which are met with much hostility).
Name on Identification: Juma.
Age: Unknown, somewhere between 19-24.
Gender: Male.
Species: Giant Eland (Taurotragus derbianus), open forest savannah antelope.
Sub Species/Breed: N/A
Physical Appearance
Body Type: Mostly straight but slight triangle shape. Chest is narrower than hips, thin shoulders, unbalanced musculature which adds more weight towards his lower half due to nomadic/gatherer lifestyle.
Physical Details: Juma is 5'5", and weighs between 100-130 pounds depending on his general physical condition. Though his features are mostly human, there are short-haired patches of antelope fur along several areas of his body (such as his elbows, the backs of his calves, sparsely down the center of his back, etc). His horns are traditional eland horns and the considerable length to his ears helps identify him as a member of the antelope species. His hair is a purple-grey, almost mauve though a bit darker, plaited in a very thick, loose braid reaching to the small of his back. The tassel of fur at the end of his medium-length tail is the same color. For now, his skin/fur is a dark tan, but the white and black markings of his kind will fill in as he grows older.
Physical Markings: Currently, Juma has only three of the many tattoos which typically are received as rites of passage between adolescence and adulthood in his indigenous tribe. The first was a solid black cuff around his left forearm, the second being the two parallel lines of very small circles to either side of his spine from the nape of his neck to the base of his tail. The third and last is the stripe through his lower lip and chin. He will receive no more of these symbolic tattoos until he returns to his homeland, which will not be any time soon. Without completing these rites, he will not be accepted as a man rather than a boy no matter what his age, and thus the topic is a constant source of humiliation for him. This is, of course, not public knowledge. Aside from his tattoos, Juma has few scars and the ones he does sport are somewhat small, though he regularly has fresh or healing scuffs and scrapes along his knees, elbows, knuckles and occasionally his temples when he engages in a bit too much headbutting.
Physical Drawbacks: Being short is obviously his largest drawback. Many members of his tribe around his same age were already just under twice his height and build, giant elands typically being very.. well, giant, so he has quite the large Napoleon complex. Also, considering the nature of his work before he was enslaved, his lower body strength moderately outmatches that of his upper body's. However, he lacks his usual overall definition due to recent months of captivity without exercise.
Current Infliction(s): (6/25) All wounds are presently healed. Previous shoulder dislocation has slightly weakened the joint, and is more susceptible to repeat injuries due to this. Bitemark scars on same shoulder have faded to very faint discolorations, they'll be difficult to see unless one was looking for them.
Physical Defenses: His horns are his primary defense. They're sturdy, of course, but their natural ridges also can serrate fleshy targets if any rotation or dragging occurs. They also work as a natural cooling agent, functioning much like a radiator through the blood vessels in the core of his horns. Otherwise, his teeth, fingernails and feet would be the next lines of defense.
Appealing Attributes: His overall stature might be 'endearing' to some, though he would be very displeased to know it. When bathed and brushed, his hair and skin are exceedingly healthy and vibrant (though not quite as much as usual due to recent environmental changes, such as living in captivity and seeing very little sunlight). His facial structure is well-assembled but not typical, with a very wide mouth, large lower lip, eyes slightly deeper-set than others, and a rather prominent nose bridge as well as upper cartilage area. Overall, a somewhat ethnic face.
Clothing: Currently, he wears a pair of olive-colored pants made of some kind of starchy material, though they are frayed all the way up to the calves and not in fantastic condition. Over these, a simple sail of much thinner fabric is tied like a long sash, light tan in color and sporting a few holes from general wear and tear.
Other Items: N/A
Behavior
Feral or Cultured: Somewhere in the middle. While not completely feral, considering that he is able to communicate very well and has a decent understanding of the new world he lives in despite how different it is from his own rural homeland, he chooses to reject these standards with much misbehavior. He is, to put it simply, a bit like Mowgli.
Phobias: Being subdued. Though it is not so extreme as to be called an outright phobia, Juma does not like the feeling of losing control over situations he is involved in, and will get very angry as well as frantic. Otherwise, there is little that concerns him.
Disorders: Did I mention Napoleon complex?
How do they present themselves: If on display with a group, Juma will make a conscious effort to direct attention away from himself in any way that he can, whether it be by keeping his head low and staying quiet or just outright hiding behind others as sneakily as possible. This is less out of shyness or fear than simply attempting to avoid any sort of social interaction with the unfavorable folk who might set their eyes on him, and thus cause him agitation. However, if there is no need for this behavior, then the eland is extremely confrontational and volatile. He's prideful and it shows in is gait as well as his temperament. He is not as conversationally clever as some due to lack for need to defend himself from sarcasm and sharp tongues where he comes from. He is very unaccustomed to wordy insults and will likely take physical action against them out of instinct should he be allowed to stew in his confusion, sore ego and just an overall slowness when it comes too grasping frilly talk.
Feelings towards being owned / rented: Clearly, he is not pleased about either of the choices. He is very stubborn, and while most would hope for the best in relation to their current options, he hasn't a mind for anything other than returning home.
Overall Attitude: Hostile, very ill-tempered, easily provoked, spirited, fiery, belligerent, spiteful, vehement.. Those types of things. There is another side to the eland, his much more passive and collected half, but it has yet to be drawn out during his time on the island and likely will not be for quite some time. When not on defense, he can be very amiable, comforting and possibly even obliging should he feel that the person is deserving of it.
Quirks: Due to limited interaction with the following things in his life before slavery, he is somewhat mystified by most mechanical contraptions, any form of technology no matter how low, and culinary creations that are anything above a general primitive level. For instance, having recently tried sorbet, he dreams of it almost nightly now. Also, the quickest way to win his favor would be to brush and/or braid his hair, as this was a common exchange between himself and his family pre-enslavement. Of course, this is not common knowledge.
Hobbies / Interests: Most of Juma's genuine interests have not been disclosed, though his former tasks on his homeland might suggest a bit. He is familiar with long journeys on foot (the kind where he chooses the destination rather than being forcibly taken there, of course), hunting, mild farming, and cloth-spinning.
High or Low Maintenance: In general, he is very low maintenance. However, in order to ensure his cooperation and good behavior, high maintenance may be required initially during the training period.
Diet / Allergies: Primarily an herbivore though with occasional taste for meat. As for allergies, it has been discovered that any strong perfumes or exceedingly fragrant soaps have greatly irritated his skin, likely due to not having used any sort of chemicals on himself before.
Abilities
Language(s) Spoken: English, some French.
Can they Read / Write: For the most part.
Can your character produce magic: No.
Talents / Skills: Juma is well qualified for physical labor, though heavy lifting will tire him easily due to unbalanced body strength. He also has experience creating and reading star maps, used to identify and locate astronomical objects in the sky (mostly used for directional assistance when travelling). He has worked with a loom extensively and can create very fine cloth, though will not do so for others currently. Also, Juma has been known to assist in the taming of feral animals, such as horses and dogs. While he is very aggressive and quick to attack, he is no brawler. However, he could be trained to use this quality in the arena if one was so inclined.
Training: Absolutely none.
Other
Previous Owners: N/A
Previous Usage(s): Rented twice before. The first time was intended to be for pleasure, but resulted in the renter's nose being broken and Juma was promptly returned to the pens. The second time, he was used to assist in the moving of a residence, but was returned with many bruises over his back and legs. Most likely punishment for unsurprising misbehavior.
Previous status: Nomadic tribesman.
For Rent or to Own: Rent-to-own.
Cost: 1 Night Rental, 10 gold. To own, 100 gold. Good condition, but untrained.
OOC Info/Notes
Availability: CDT time zone. Generally available mid-afternoon to late evening.
What are you looking for in a slave / slaver roleplay: If anyone were to be seeking a mouthy, spitfire little sidekick, please, look no further! I've listed Juma as untrained, but I'm hoping to find the right trainer(s) to culture him into a respectable pet. He'll never be completely submissive or docile, but a little more curb on his temper and a refining of any appropriate skills would add a considerable amount of value to his currently low worth. I prefer a little variety as far as personality goes, but this is not an absolute requirement. While obviously, a stern hand will be helpful (though how stern is something to be discussed), a one-sided master/mistress is no fun. At least mild depth to your character is a requirement, though. Character development is ongoing for me, so if it is for you as well, that's wonderful. I don't need constant entertainment or anything, but the occasional interesting event would be nice. Obviously, all parties involved would contribute to this.
What are your allowances for your character: Most everything is permissible. Moderate levels of abuse/mutilation (as long as it is discussed and agreed upon), sexual scenes (requesting that this is not priority number one, story > smut), some permanent dismemberment (also, as long as it's discussed and agreed upon), etc.. No outright murdering him, no shitting or pissing anywhere near or on my character (does this even still need to be said? just in case!), and please, no attempting to somehow change his general (sub-)species. He's not a vampire antelope, that would just be dumb.
Long Term/Short Term: Both are fine, but I prefer not to simply agree on long term until we have RPed several times before and determined that we are a good fit, as far as our different styles go.
General Information
Character Description:
An illustriously long braid swung across the dotted lines parallel to either side of his spine, plum-tipped tail whipping like the pendulum of clock tower legs. Fallow-colored sash and washed out olive trousers had been through the wringer, no doubt about that, the hem of his ill-fitting pants torn and frayed at his calves while the thin cloth of the overlapping wrap sported semi-transparent holes where the fabric was beginning to wane. Signature antelope ears drooped charmingly from underneath the drawn curtains of his heavy hair, a proud pair of horns exclusive to his kind spiraling backward similar to the track of a screw's thread. A black stripe dissected his wide lower lip and dark-skinned chin down the middle, clearly native, a thick band of a tattoo surrounding one forearm. He had yet to earn the rest, but such a conversation topic was not recommended. Though his face had the look of something kind and perhaps even sweet while he slept, that was hardly the case during any other given time, a permanent scowl and deeply furrowed brow scrunching up his long-bridged nose as though not a single pleasant thing remained in the world. The eland was small in comparison to his massive, faraway brothers, a meager 5'5" in lieu of their usual double that, compensatingly hot-tempered and stubborn despite his status.
Website:N/A. It decided to expire without asking me.
Images:
Contact Details: "Juma" in-game.
Notes: Will update if required.