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• Please read over all the rules and information before applying in order to minimize any confusion before joining.

• If applying for a character that has already been dropped, it would be a good idea, though not required, to know something of their previous interactions. You are also free to pick up a dropped character with no memories of their previous time in Mayfield.

• All content for the personality and sample entry in your app must be written or roleplayed by you; for the personality section in particular, we do not accept copied text from wikis or other sources. Obviously, you may not copy your app from other players, whether in Mayfield or other games. Application plagiarism will result in a ban from the game.

• If you wish for your character to be placed in a specific house, please mention this in the relevant section of the application and specify that permission was obtained by the PCs already residing in that house. We will be operating by the Honor System for this, and there is no need for others to comment their permission in this post!

• Other special requests would also best go in the beginning of the application. Remember, grammar and spelling are important -- if your app contains errors, you will be asked to revise.

• Please post all applications or canon updates in this post; posting them elsewhere and linking to them from here may cause them to get changed later. Posting them here keeps us from having to save them.

When Applying, Fill Out the Following:

Name: Not the character's name, but yours or however you'd like us to refer to you.
Personal Journal: If you have one; a journal on another website is fine.
Contact Info: Any other way of contacting you. IM screen names, e-mail address, etc. AIM appears to be the common link between most players, so having a handle on AIM is preferable.
Other Characters Played: Any other characters you play at Mayfield, if applicable.
Preferred Housing: We encourage random matches, but if there is a particular house you want, you will need to contact every person in the house for permission. Please post your app AFTER doing this. If you cannot get in contact with any one person, please wait a week after contact and we'll accept it as a good faith effort. It is not necessary for those you received permission from to comment; we believe you! If you have no housing preference, simply put "N/A".

Character Name: Names, nicknames, whatever is applicable. In western order, please. If the character has no last name (adult males especially), you are free to either make one up or let us do it.
Character Series: 
Character Age: 
Background: We will accept copy/pastes or links to Wikipedia or another source, provided that the source reasonably explains the canon. This section is necessary, so if you can't find an explanatory source, you'll have to write something up yourself.
Personality: The more detailed here, the better. This lets us get a good feel for the character. Please try to back up your details with canon examples when you're getting past their basic character and more in-depth. Generally, we want to see at least four good-sized paragraphs.
Abilities: This section may end up being optional for you. If your character has any abilities or powers, such as magic, they'll be taken away upon arrival in Mayfield. These will come back over time, though.
Sample Entry: Please write as if you've already been accepted and writing an ordinary post from your character during their stay in Mayfield. Using an "introduction" post is fine, but we tend to discourage it, as the typical "who am I where am I what is this crazy place" format doesn't really give us a good grasp of how your character will behave on a daily basis. If you have trouble writing sample posts, we allow links to museboxes or other RPs to demonstrate as a sample. However, you'll want to post with the account you'll be linking to in that situation. Please make sure that your app is written in first person (!!!), as that's the format that will be used in the roleplay. Generally, we want to see at least five sentences, if not more. Prose log style samples will not be accepted. If you're confused about the distinction, we will be happy to explain. Remember, we're looking for FIRST-PERSON format; prose narration is fine, but it cannot make up the bulk of the entry.

When Applying for an Original Character, Fill Out the Following

Name: Not the character's name, but yours or however you'd like us to refer to you.
Personal Journal:
Contact Info: Any other way of contacting you. IM screen names, e-mail address, etc. AIM appears to be the common link between most players, so having a handle on AIM is preferable.
Other Characters Played: Any other characters you play at Mayfield, if applicable.
Preferred Housing: We encourage random matches, but if there is a particular house you want, you will need to contact every person in the house for permission. Please post your app AFTER doing this. If you cannot get in contact with any one person, please wait a week after contact and we'll accept it as a good faith effort. It is not necessary for those you received permission from to comment; we believe you! If you have no housing preference, simply put "N/A".

Character Name: Names, nicknames, whatever is applicable. In western order, please. If the character has no last name (adult males especially), you are free to either make one up or let us do it. 
Character Age: 
Background: For OCs, we require a detailed background to be fully written out. Please make sure to describe both the character's specific, personal background, and the world the character is from. If it is exactly like the real world, you'll still need to describe the location and the specifics of the society the character lives in (also please note here that we no longer accept 'Canon OCs,' so if this world is not one invented by you, the character is not appable).

This section will need to be somewhat long; there's no specific length we want, but we want to have a very clear feel of the character's backstory, so that we can compare it to the personality section.
Personality: This section is probably the most important. We're looking for at least six or seven paragraphs, but what's more important is that this be comprehensive and detailed. We want to see what makes your character tick, and we want to see that you understand what makes them tick and have fleshed them out as a character. Some things we will need to see include their important relationships and the major events in their lives and how these have shaped them, how they tend to interact with others and the world around them, their strengths and weaknesses, and what motivates them, among others.

If we do not have a strong sense of personality or it doesn't seem to match up with the background or sample, we will not accept the character even if your writing is strong.
Abilities: This section may end up being optional for you. If your character has any abilities or powers, such as magic, they'll be taken away upon arrival in Mayfield. These will come back over time, though.
Sample Entry 1: We're looking for a first person sample here; prose or action log format is not acceptable. If you write a sample, please write as though your character has already been accepted and is in Mayfield. You may write an introduction or first post, but we tend to discourage this, as the typical "who am I where am I what is this crazy place" format doesn't really give us a good grasp of how your character will behave on a daily basis. You may also use a link to a post in a dressing room, another game, or a musebox. We're looking specifically for a clear sense of character voice; spelling and grammar are important, but showing strong voice and characterization is more important than anything else. Remember, we're looking for FIRST-PERSON format; prose narration is fine, but it cannot make up the bulk of the entry.
Sample Entry 2: In this sample, we'd like to see a different side of your character than we saw in your first sample. This sample also needs to be in first person, but you may do a sample heavily based on introspection and action as long as it shows us a different side of your character and your first sample was strongly focused on speaking voice. For this sample, we will ask you to write something out as though your character is already in Mayfield. Please do not link to a sample elsewhere or use their first post/waking up in Mayfield here. That can go in the first sample instead.

• Before applying, please look over any applications that were recently accepted to get an idea of what we're looking for.

• If you apply for a character that has already been reserved, we will inform you and ignore the application until the reserve runs out. You may not apply for more than two characters from the same canon. For the sample entry, you may write your own entry, or use a post from a musebox, dressing room, or other game. We recommend testrun_box if you prefer the latter!

• After you're accepted, please follow all of the instructions given. You will need to reply to the acceptance, post your journal to the friend add page and your canon post, join the communities, and use the friend add page to update your journal. Once you're accepted, please introduce yourself on the community when you're ready to play.

• If your app is "Pending", do not freak out! This means that we need you to make some revisions, and does not mean you're rejected. We generally give players a chance to revise before rejecting them, but we will reject apps that do not address the concerns stated when we asked for a revision. If you have been rejected, our reply will clearly state this to be the case. If we have not gotten back to you yet, under no circumstance does this mean you are rejected. If it has been over a week since our last reply, it would be a good idea to contact us with a reminder, otherwise, please be patient!

• If you have received a "Pending" notice, you will have one week to supply us with your revisions, or your reserve will be considered expired and that someone else is free to apply for the character.

• The typical wait for a reply on apps may be anywhere from a day to a little over a week. If any part of your application requires a pending, it may be another week after your reply to that before we can get to you. We process a high volume of apps every round, so please be patient.

• If you have not heard back on a pending for over a week after apps close, please send a PM directly to the mod account.

APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED.

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Name: Nammah
Personal Journal: N/A; however, nammahbasket is my musebox on DW.
Contact Info: AIM: blindcrowfly | plurk: www.plurk.com/nammah
Other Characters Played:N/A
Preferred Housing: It would be preferred if he was placed in Crowley house. I've talked to all three of the muns, and have full permission.

Character Name: Hanatarou Yamada
Character Series: Bleach
Character Age: Unknown. He could be considered a teen, due to his youthful face and small size. However, he could also be considered an adult, due to his skills and mental maturity.
Background: Note that I follow the manga, not the anime filler.

Weak. A hindrance. An eyesore.

These are some of the words that may describe Hanataro at first sight. He is not a person that emits much in the way of confidence or competence. A person could even go as far as to call him a loser. He has cited that he's "the most bullied kid in the world." It does not help either that he is rather gullible, and an easy target for bullies. It's no wonder that Hanataro is as insecure as he is. In addition to this, his brother, Seinosuke Yamada, was once ranked Vice Captain.

There could be additional troubles from that due in part to what is said his brother's bad character, and the power he wielded. It is unknown if Seinosuke was imprisoned or is even still alive at this point. But either way, Hanataro may feel that he has to become stronger than his brother ever was, or feels he has big shoes to fill. The bar is set high; it is possible that he will never be as strong in either prowess or will. It is little wonder that Hanataro is a quiet and humble young man. It is also little wonder that he harbors a potential inferiority complex.

Still, although he tends to be a nervous clumsy mess, Hanataro does have his strengths. He does not lash out against those who harm him or insult him; he scolds when he believes excessive force is used. He is flexible, intelligent, and will do whatever it takes to help his friends, even if it means enduring punishment. He does not tend to be the impulsive type if he can help it; instead, he thinks ahead, as to ascertain what would be best not for him, but for the entire group. If he thinks that a bad choice is being made, he'll call them on it. He has a quiet courage, which is subtle, and harder to notice. This courage was what allowed him to make peace with those that he believed to be his possible enemies-the very same that attempted to use him for a hostage, only to run away. It is the same courage that pushed him to the bridge, unarmed, to take on one of the most dangerous people in his world in order to buy time for his friend's escape. Hanataro is insightful, knowledgeable of his surroundings and quick to analyze the hand he's dealt with. He keeps his goals realistic and has the possibility for great growth as a person more assured of his worth to others. Most likely he will continue to stutter and to flail in the near future. However, Hanataro has finally begun to realize that he is worthwhile and his opinions matter. With such on his mind, he has began to take himself a little less seriously, and started to work on his weaknesses-such as his stamina and ability to fight.

Hanataro does not just live to be a comedic relief, or to be relied upon. He has his own goals and ambitions before Ichigo came to rescue Rukia. He was the seventh seat of the fourth company. Though he often modest about his position, he could be considered the seventh most powerful healer at this time. It is unknown if in the seventeen month period if he became more powerful, and was promoted. It is possible. He is a very hard worker, and does not stop until he has completed his tasks.

Hanataro has been known to be diverted from his work ethics, onto other, more personal projects, however. For example, due to his clumsiness, he was taken by Ichigo as a possible hostage, and then toted along by accident. It looked as if he was going to leave or be left behind when Rukia's name was mentioned. And just like that, he was leading the way. No questions asked, for he had heard Ichigo's story when he was cleaning her cell. He knew that Ichigo was reliable in getting her out. And that's all he needed.

It could be argued that Hanataro has romantic ambitions in mind; that he feels for Rukia more than just mere friendship. That is entirely possible. However, he likely would not act upon his romantic feelings. Not because he feels shy; it is obvious in the flashbacks that he feels quite comfortable in her presence. However, he is also aware of Rukia's station, and the how likely the feelings would be returned. Hanataro may have assumed that her feelings were for Ichigo and him alone.

Romance may not have been enough to rescue Rukia though. He has been noted throughout the arc for being reliable to his new found friends. As well, it seemed that his own Captain was disappointed by what could have been entirely out of character for Hanataro-abandonment of duty to aid the enemy. Most likely, Hanataro thought of the crime that Rukia was facing, and of the scale of punishment. Like others within the Shinigami ranks, something seemed wrong. The punishment did not fit the crime, nor Rukia's personality. It's likely that Hanataro mentally chafed, and weighted his ethics of duty against going against what was morally wrong. To send a good woman to her death, without a trial or even a lesser sentence would not sit right with Hanataro.

This does not mean that the healer meant to rescue her by himself. The system was against him, and his absence would have been noted. If he had not been taken, likely Hanataro would have continued to kick himself, and feel guilty for doing nothing. However, when the opportunity came to set things right (even by going against the Gotei and facing punishment for doing so) he took it. If the system was wrong, then he was going against it. No doubt if Hanataro had been presented the same opportunity, aware of the repercussions of his acts, he would have taken it. He would not want anyone harmed for his actions, far from it. But to do something would be better than doing nothing. Taking action would be better then ignoring what was morally wrong.

Abilities: His known abilities are listed below, starting with his katana, as it is a conduct for his powers (even if he would likely have to give the mailman his arm to get it back).

Zanpakuto: Hisagomaru (a Katana with a blue handle and a circular guard with a brown sphere or bag attached to it. There is a gauge that goes up the blade, which will be explained below)

Power: When the blade touches the flesh of an injury, it is healed. At the same time, the gauge fills with a red gas/energy. Smaller wounds will barely fill the gauge at all, while Encroachment (the process of which a ghost becomes a Hollow) is great enough to instantly fill the gauge. When the meter on his blade fills up, the blade automatically goes into the second mode (Akeiro Hisagomaru, which is smaller, the size of a scalpel), and unleashes all the wounds absorbed onto the target Hanataro designates with a slashing movement. The attack is similar to a Cero (energy blast). After doing this once, Hanataro may attack again, not needing to heal further; however, it would be difficult, due to Akeiro Hisagomaru's small size.

Healer: He is an above average healer, with the ability to restore the spiritual energy, and the ability for the body to function after injury. He uses, just like others of his company, treatments and techniques that could be compared to the human medical world. However, unlike the human world, he is able to heal his patients within a night, even hours of the trauma that has occurred.

Endurance: Considerable. He had to heal more than one person from the point of near death in the space of a few days, at least to the point they could defend themselves. As well, he was able to partake in a considerable amount of activity, and was able to keep on going despite only having a few hours sleep and a placebo for energy.

Swordsmanship: Though no expert by any means, he at least has the basics of sword to sword combat, in order to have attained some level of shikai.

Hand to hand combat: Currently unknown, and as such, considered nil.

Shunpo: Nil. Still Needs to walk everywhere, and needs to enhance his natural speed before being able to use it at all.

Kido: He is a proficient skill in Kido. Hanataro has been known to use spells as high as the mid sixties. Whether he could do it higher is currently unknown, but should be considered to have at least some skill in defending himself.

Memorization: He was able to memorize the tunnels underneath Soul Society with ease, and has knowledge of where most supplies are kept. Once he knows a place or a technique, he is unlikely to forget.

Cleaning: I say this as he seems to have some ability to clean well, at least to the point of pleasing the nobility. He seems to know how to do regular house work. It would be likely that he would apply this to his medical abilities, as sterile environments are best for healing.

Sixth sense/Second sight/whatever may apply: Hanatarou, as he is of the supernatural himself, is able to see ghosts, hollows, and other things clearly in the mundane world.

Herbal Skills: He knows how to make a variety of poultices and teas that can ease aches, headaches, speed healing, etc, which he uses with his other healing skills.

Sample Entry: [Phone]

I...I never thought that I would really really not like something so much.

[Hate is such a strong word you know. It's not nice at all.]

I've-I've never used a fryer before, and I don't want to! The drone people can do it fine, but I can't! T-today I fell and I got fries down my shirt and-and it was horrible! And I smell...and...I have burns on my arms!

I-isn't there anything way that I can fit in here? This...I-I mean...I'm sorry. I shouldn't complain. I'm very sorry for taking this out on people who don't deserve this. Please forgive me for my outburst, and I...won't...bother you about this ever again.

[There's a delicate sniff, and he pulls away from the phone.]

Ah, I should get some cool water on my burns, I don't trust the liniments here...they don't smell like they should.

Welcome to 852 Goldberg Street, Hanatarou Crowley! Please reply here with your character journal. Once you've done that, complete the following:

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