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Zalia Braxton - June 13, 2007 05:14 AM (GMT)
Thanks! Here's the edit-

Name: Zalia Annette Braxton
Nicknames: Zabby, Z, Zanna
Family: Braxton
Age: Age: 79 (technically); 19 (mentally); 2 (in cat years)
Gender: Female

Species: Damned
Sexual Preference: Heterosexual

Avatar: Rose McGowan
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Appearance: Her curly red hair had always been thick and unmanagable, and being the practical tomboy she was, she cut it short. Her parents were displeased, but there wasn't much they could do about it- the hair was cut. Her eyes were a sort of murky brown, nothing too extraordinary, though they were large and almond shaped- rounder than the general almond, her brother David always says. Her mouth was small and full, the lower lip prominent in a pout that could often get her whatever she wanted when she let it tremble.
Her face was heart-shaped and clear of acne even through puberty- a trait which her brothers claimed 'unfair'. However, they didn't know that she got vicious blackheads on her back constantly- she certainly wouldn't tell them.
At five feet two inches, she was short. Too short to be taken seriously, she griped constantly, going about in tall shoes to seem taller. Most of the time, though, she didn't think about it much.
She was extraordinarily active, which drove her parents crazy, and amused her brothers. With constant activity and a high metabolism, however, she managed (inadvertantly) to please her parents with her slight figure and weight of, say, 118 pounds.
She had a scar on the bottom of her left foot from when she fell out of a tree she'd been climbing on a dare from her brother Andrew, and a large round birthmark on her right elbow. Piercings and tatoo's never interested her- and had she been interested, it would have been difficult to find anywhere to get either done. Jewelery always got in her way- she only ever wore her grandmother's engagement ring on her right forefinger.
She was insecure about her appearance until about the age of fifteen, when she gave up on the tight blouses that attempted to accentuate her practically non-existant figure and wore whatever baggy clothing that her older brothers cast down.
At seventeen, she finally realised that she had become rather pretty, what with her clear complexion, and her figure had filled out to a decentness that surprised her.

After: Now she's a mean-looking gray tabby with startlingly evilish green eyes. Her face is rather pointed, and she looks well fed. She has a small splash of white on her back left paw, and a splash of brown on her front right leg.
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Personality: Zalia's always been stubborn and sarcastic, she's proud of it as well. Since she realized that she's attractive- as human and cat- she's been very vain.
She's never been much of one to do anything unless there's something in it for her. She's not the most loyal friend you'll ever have if you're unusual enough to have her as a friend- but she's tough and will stick up for you if she feels that someone's crossed the line.
She doesn't allow herself to acknowledge her emotions ften- be she sad because she lost prey, angry because her brothers are teasing her, or happy because she found someone to give her an ear rub. She alwys feels sort of blank.
She's not particularly ambitious, and could easily sleep all day- but she'll do whatever it takes to insure her survival. Always.
She thinks the fights between the families are utterly assinine, because if the morons helped each other everything would be so damn simple.
She's not particularly fond of the Meridans, but she sees the benefits of living longer than she normally would and so her dislike is partially tempered by gratitude and curiousity. She tries not to think about it all too much- she tries not to think at all if she can possibly avoid it- and ignores them as best she can.
She's very persistent when she's set her mind to something- so much so to the point where she can become obsessive.
But she never really sets her mind to much, so it never gets too out of hand... paw...

Powers: She used to have inhuman strength, which always showed up when she least wanted it to, giving her tremendous problems. She always broke something important or ripped some piece of clothing that she particularly liked. It didn't generally fail her when she wanted it however, unless the need was utterly trivial. She also was able to manipulate steel, bronze, and iron, but when she crossed paths with tin, silver, gold or copper, it pelted itself at her, leaving sizeable bruises.

Hobbies: She used to love reading and hiking, but her hobbies have taken a more humble turn- surviving is something she enjoys doing occasionally, annoying dogs is always pleasurable, and chasing ferrets when she finds them is generally amusing.
Occupation: Being damned and spying for Rose.... She'll spy on anyone besides the Braxtons willingly if she can avoid being seen by the Adams and Ventana families, whom she believes suspect her. This may be ridiculous, but she's paranoid.
Extra: She likes to play with paper... and she likes to sit on people's shoulders.

Parents: Thomas and Victoria Braxton
Siblings: Andrew (older by one year, and not damned- deceased), David (older by two years, damned as a snake), Nathaniel (older by three years, damned as a cat), Gregory (Older by four years, damned as a bat)
Other Members: n/a

History:
She was born on March 3, the survivor of a twin who was stillborn, on her family's land. She hadn't really left it much since, recieving education from a tutor who was constantly blowing his nose. Her parents hardly let her out of the house, she 'disgraced' them so, but on occasion they forced her into something 'acceptable' and piled her hair in an elaborate, painful updo to hide the fact that it was so short, and took her out socially so that she would be 'avalable for marriage' (they were desperate to be rid of her).
She was almost engaged to a Tyson, forcibly, but it didn't follow through and Zalia had to admit relief. She didn't want to get married! Not ever! The Tyson was nice enough, and good looking enough... But marriage was not something she had in mind for herself.
She'd never been interested in doing anything a girl was 'supposed' to do- she always followed her brothers in everything, which humiliated and horrified her parents.
She was good with her gift- she could get metal into the most attractive shapes, and the most useful as well. She wanted to sell these trinkets and vases and pitchers, but her parents insisted that it would be improper to do so.
Her inhuman strength, which all but one of her four brothers possessed, was inordinately helpful in proving herself worthy to them.
So she was outraged when they told her to stay home for the raid on the Meridan land- a raid that they had been a major part in the planning of, leaving them as some of the first ones Damned. She didn't neccessarily approve of their reasons- as far as she could tell, the only truthful one was jealousy- but she refused to be left out. She tackled the only brother who didn't have the power of strength- the youngest boy Andrew- and locked him into a closet, disguising herself as him and riding out with David, Nathaniel, and Gregory.
When they discovered her lie- easily once there was light to see her figure- they merely laughed, shrugged, and contemplated the fate of poor Andrew.
When they were all damned, however, the boys regretted not sending her home immediately, and apologised util she swatted each of them forcibly, told them to shut up, and that it wasn't their fault!
But secretly she blamed them, just a little.
Her parents died not knowing the fate of any child but Andrew, and the time that Zalia had finally worked up the courage to talk to Andrew, he dismissed her as an illusion.
She misses Andrew, as she was very close to all her brothers, and tries to keep him off of her mind- mainly by avoiding his decendants.
And the Meridans are good people, she's realised, and is ashamed of having gone along with her brothers in their attack.
She mainly hides and sleeps, nowadays.

Rose Meridian - June 13, 2007 05:08 PM (GMT)
She’s a feisty lil one? Okay darlin’ I have some questions for you. Once you fit them into your application I will let Kat or Every take over.

Appearance: The image is appreciated, but not needed. I need height, weight, skin color, body type, shapes of her facial feature…does she have any scars, tattoos, or piercing? Does she wear jewelry? All these can be found in the topics above your application post.

Personality: What makes her happy, sad, and angry? How does she feel about the on-going fights between the families? Does she not like the Meridian family?

Powers: What is the weakness in her powers? How does it affect her physically and mentally?


History: When and where was she born? Did she have any education? Did the siblings decide to attack the Meridian family on their own, or was it when the group of the first Damned did? What led them to want to attack? What happened to the parents and the brother? Did she forget about them or did she watch of them? Did they know what happen to her? If they did, did they take care of her and her brothers until they died? Did they get up and move? What exactly does she do now? Does she regret attacking the Meridian family? Why didn’t she ever want to get married to one of the Tyson members?


Sorry for all the questions, but I want to make sure I understand your character enough. Once you have answer these, then I’ll have someone double check it and you will be accepted.


Rose

Zalia Braxton - June 14, 2007 05:28 AM (GMT)
Thanks! I've edited it... : )

Evey Parnell - June 16, 2007 02:40 AM (GMT)
With the following corrections I say she's Accepted.

I really like this character. She is a spitfire.




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