Post by Tane Matthewson on Jul 10, 2010 1:58:45 GMT -5
Name: Tane Matthewson
Age: 15
Hair color: black
Eye color: brown
Height: 1.80m / 5'11"
Appearance: Tall, tan-skinned, of mixed Māori/European ancestry. Well groomed. Has a tattoo on his right shoulder. Usually dresses in dark shorts and a t-shirt (even in winter - but he hasn't had a subzero winter before...). Spikes his hair up at the front.
Biography: Tane was born and raised in Auckland, New Zealand. He did not have a privileged upbringing, but where he lacked good teachers and expensive trainers, he more than made up for with sheer talent. At 8 years old, he won a major local triathlon in his age category. By 10 he was the top sportsman in his school: a proficient swimmer, prized soccer player, captain of the rugby team. It was around this age that he drew the attention of the elders of his marae. His chief, believing that Tane's natural talent was more than just natural, offered to teach him skills such as Mau Rākau and traditional Māori mythology.
Though well out of zone, he was admitted to the prestigious Auckland Grammar based on his skills. Even in this setting he excelled and in 2010, in an attempt to find Tane a more appropriate setting, the school helped to transfer him to the recently opened St Dymphna's Academy in the US.
Personality: Tane is deeply proud of his nation and his culture, and will gladly chat about how different it is back home, but he is also curious about the rest of the world and pleased to get the opportunity to learn. He is very friendly and somewhat humble. He has a strong accent and frequently speaks in New Zealand jargon. He spends much of his spare time in training.
Skills: Tane can't do anything superhuman, but he is an expert at Mau Rākau (Māori weaponry/martial arts), as well as a brilliant swimmer and sports (especially rugby) player. Oh, and he's bilingual.
Sue/Stu Traits:
[+2] Appearance - Handsome
[+2] Appearance - Tattoos
[+6] Abilities - Awesome fighting skills
[+6] Abilities - Awesome swimmer
[+6] Abilities - Brilliant at sports
[+6] Possessions - Owns a mere (prized greenstone club - he names his one Taihoa)
[+6] Possessions - Owns a taiaha (combat staff/spear)
[-4] Personality - Hard worker
[-8] Life - Minority
[-8] Life - Working class
Age: 15
Hair color: black
Eye color: brown
Height: 1.80m / 5'11"
Appearance: Tall, tan-skinned, of mixed Māori/European ancestry. Well groomed. Has a tattoo on his right shoulder. Usually dresses in dark shorts and a t-shirt (even in winter - but he hasn't had a subzero winter before...). Spikes his hair up at the front.
Biography: Tane was born and raised in Auckland, New Zealand. He did not have a privileged upbringing, but where he lacked good teachers and expensive trainers, he more than made up for with sheer talent. At 8 years old, he won a major local triathlon in his age category. By 10 he was the top sportsman in his school: a proficient swimmer, prized soccer player, captain of the rugby team. It was around this age that he drew the attention of the elders of his marae. His chief, believing that Tane's natural talent was more than just natural, offered to teach him skills such as Mau Rākau and traditional Māori mythology.
Though well out of zone, he was admitted to the prestigious Auckland Grammar based on his skills. Even in this setting he excelled and in 2010, in an attempt to find Tane a more appropriate setting, the school helped to transfer him to the recently opened St Dymphna's Academy in the US.
Personality: Tane is deeply proud of his nation and his culture, and will gladly chat about how different it is back home, but he is also curious about the rest of the world and pleased to get the opportunity to learn. He is very friendly and somewhat humble. He has a strong accent and frequently speaks in New Zealand jargon. He spends much of his spare time in training.
Skills: Tane can't do anything superhuman, but he is an expert at Mau Rākau (Māori weaponry/martial arts), as well as a brilliant swimmer and sports (especially rugby) player. Oh, and he's bilingual.
Sue/Stu Traits:
[+2] Appearance - Handsome
[+2] Appearance - Tattoos
[+6] Abilities - Awesome fighting skills
[+6] Abilities - Awesome swimmer
[+6] Abilities - Brilliant at sports
[+6] Possessions - Owns a mere (prized greenstone club - he names his one Taihoa)
[+6] Possessions - Owns a taiaha (combat staff/spear)
[-4] Personality - Hard worker
[-8] Life - Minority
[-8] Life - Working class