Personality: Despite an effort of not anthropomorphizing the character in favor of keeping true the basic, predatory instincts of the animal, Raptor Red’s distinctive, spunky personality shines through in both actions and thought-process. The author offers “translations” of the character’s thoughts in italics, ie “If Raptor Red’s thoughts could be put into language, they’d be, Males are such liars. I’m a bit underweight-but I don’t cover up my parasites. That bug-bitten loser is lucky I didn’t slice him into little pieces.” (37.) This is the attitude and voice that will be used for her ‘human’ personality.
Her simplified, predatory thought processes will still be present, but (under normal circumstances) much quieter in favor of a more human one. She shows the ability to adapt both mentally and physically multiple times in the book, best illustrated during a great flood which almost kills her, her sister, and her nieces. Raptor Red has no idea what to do in the situation, having no pre-programmed instinctive response. Her sister, does- and instinctively swims with the current until reaching a tall tree which can function as a safe haven. “Raptor Red has watched her sister’s climb in amazement. She had no idea that Utahraptor bodies were capable of climbing… Raptor Red is not too proud to learn by example.” (69-70.) Utilizing this kind of mental adaptation, Red will be able to adjust to her strange new surroundings.
The author describes her as “The more cautious of the pair” (63) and “…Smarter, calmer, and a much better tactician in the hunt.” (67) She grows restless when unable to be an active predator due to injury. There is a whimsical aspect to her personality. She is prone to dreaming and “Beautiful colors always lift her spirits” (34.) Upon first seeing her sister after several years of separation, she greeted her much like a chick, hopping from foot to foot and peeping in excitement.
Another distinctive, human trait she shows is the ability to act on spite. After losing her first mate in a hunting accident, a flock of dactyls attempt to hone in on her kill- where her dead mate still lies. She defends the corpse and when a dactyl happens to get too close, she rips it to shreds. She doesn’t eat any of the meat, but feels better after the act of aggression. She then abandons the corpses in search of a new hunting ground.
Abilities and Weaknesses: Abilities: SHE IS A RAPTOR. She is a 500-1000 lb. carnivorous killing machine. “...Velociraptor shins and ankles were ling and strong, a design specification that ensured high running speed. And all the raptor species had tails that ended in elongated stiff rods, balancing poles that let the animal engage in all sorts of nimble acrobatics.” (2) Utah raptors are equipped with 6 knifelike claws on each hand used for gripping and cutting. She can hold onto a victim as she kicks it to death.
The chips she’s been installed with allow for understanding of language and an increase in overall cognizance. It amounts to some kind of AI that runs along her normal brain processes, squashing down the kill instinct and triggering more human responses.
Weaknesses: SHE IS A RAPTOR. Though you can dress her up, you can’t necessarily take her out. When it comes down to it, she’s a prehistoric reptilian predator. If she gets too hungry, her primary survival instincts will over ride the extra sentience she’s gained. She will probably eat someone. Or at the very least, steal their food and rough them up.
If anything were to happen to make the chips malfunction, she’d go back to being a dinosaur through and through.
Inventory: She’ll come with the hologram bracelet on, or will adapt to the new one provided. Other than that, she’ll have nothing.
Appearance: As a raptor, Red is described as having “fierce but beautiful eyes” and to be a young female who has not yet reproduced. She is a brown-red hue. Raptor beauty is evaluated by two main factors: strong, muscular thighs and a thick fat layer located under the tail. (33)
I’ll be using the Dutch model Imme Visser as a pb for the holographic projection she’ll be using to interact with people.
Age: In canon: 6 or 7. She is approaching her third breeding season. In human years, she is physically and mentally in her twenties.
OC/AU Justification ; If AU, How is Your Version Different From Canon, and How Will That Come Across? Breaking it down into its simplest form: she was abducted by douchey time-travelers that made a “My Fair Lady” style bet, that one could not in fact, teach an animal as base and primitive as a dinosaur to behave like a human. A few cerebral implants and quite a bit of meat later, and Red has shown herself to be kind of presentable. Still a far cry from the level she would have to be to pass as human in the party that marks the bet’s conclusion, but still impressive in that she’s a freakin’ dinosaur.
Samples ; Log Sample: Red watched herself in the full length mirror curiously. She lifted her head, straightening the gentle s-curve of her neck and puffing her chest up. The human in her reflection straightened slightly and its slim chest rose. Humans were ugly things and she didn’t like looking like one. She looked down (the reflection’s soft hair spilling down as she did so) and clicked a few buttons on her bracelet with a delicate claw. The reflection flickered momentarily before the hologram ceased. She looked at herself in the mirror again.
Now that was more like it- tall, muscular, filled out. The layer of fat under her tail was full. Reptilian beauty. She bobbed her head at her reflection and received the desired result. She bared her teeth the way the humans did when they were pleased. It looked as intimidating as ever- rightfully so. Humans were so backwards. Despite this, the steady supply of food seemed a good enough incentive for putting up with the queer population.
Network Sample: The video clicks on to reveal a close up of an eye. The human it belongs to jerks her head back, looks at the device momentarily, then looks around in the same, jerky manner as she inspects her surroundings. “You’ve moved me again?” She cocks her head but doesn’t look back at the device as she analyzes any possible threats in the area. “Is this the hunting trip I was promised?” Her lips curl back, eyes flitting about in excitement.
That done, please also visit the Taken Characters page and fill out the form there. You are encouraged to introduce yourself in the OOC community, and stop by our IM chatroom, thegravitywell, to say hello to some of your fellow players. If you have any questions, feel free to ask them here or visit the Contact and FAQ page.
Personality: Despite an effort of not anthropomorphizing the character in favor of keeping true the basic, predatory instincts of the animal, Raptor Red’s distinctive, spunky personality shines through in both actions and thought-process. The author offers “translations” of the character’s thoughts in italics, ie “If Raptor Red’s thoughts could be put into language, they’d be, Males are such liars. I’m a bit underweight-but I don’t cover up my parasites. That bug-bitten loser is lucky I didn’t slice him into little pieces.” (37.) This is the attitude and voice that will be used for her ‘human’ personality.
Her simplified, predatory thought processes will still be present, but (under normal circumstances) much quieter in favor of a more human one. She shows the ability to adapt both mentally and physically multiple times in the book, best illustrated during a great flood which almost kills her, her sister, and her nieces. Raptor Red has no idea what to do in the situation, having no pre-programmed instinctive response. Her sister, does- and instinctively swims with the current until reaching a tall tree which can function as a safe haven. “Raptor Red has watched her sister’s climb in amazement. She had no idea that Utahraptor bodies were capable of climbing… Raptor Red is not too proud to learn by example.” (69-70.) Utilizing this kind of mental adaptation, Red will be able to adjust to her strange new surroundings.
The author describes her as “The more cautious of the pair” (63) and “…Smarter, calmer, and a much better tactician in the hunt.” (67) She grows restless when unable to be an active predator due to injury.
There is a whimsical aspect to her personality. She is prone to dreaming and “Beautiful colors always lift her spirits” (34.) Upon first seeing her sister after several years of separation, she greeted her much like a chick, hopping from foot to foot and peeping in excitement.
Another distinctive, human trait she shows is the ability to act on spite. After losing her first mate in a hunting accident, a flock of dactyls attempt to hone in on her kill- where her dead mate still lies. She defends the corpse and when a dactyl happens to get too close, she rips it to shreds. She doesn’t eat any of the meat, but feels better after the act of aggression. She then abandons the corpses in search of a new hunting ground.
Abilities and Weaknesses: Abilities: SHE IS A RAPTOR. She is a 500-1000 lb. carnivorous killing machine. “...Velociraptor shins and ankles were ling and strong, a design specification that ensured high running speed. And all the raptor species had tails that ended in elongated stiff rods, balancing poles that let the animal engage in all sorts of nimble acrobatics.” (2) Utah raptors are equipped with 6 knifelike claws on each hand used for gripping and cutting. She can hold onto a victim as she kicks it to death.
The chips she’s been installed with allow for understanding of language and an increase in overall cognizance. It amounts to some kind of AI that runs along her normal brain processes, squashing down the kill instinct and triggering more human responses.
Weaknesses: SHE IS A RAPTOR. Though you can dress her up, you can’t necessarily take her out. When it comes down to it, she’s a prehistoric reptilian predator. If she gets too hungry, her primary survival instincts will over ride the extra sentience she’s gained. She will probably eat someone. Or at the very least, steal their food and rough them up.
If anything were to happen to make the chips malfunction, she’d go back to being a dinosaur through and through.
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Inventory: She’ll come with the hologram bracelet on, or will adapt to the new one provided. Other than that, she’ll have nothing.
Appearance: As a raptor, Red is described as having “fierce but beautiful eyes” and to be a young female who has not yet reproduced. She is a brown-red hue. Raptor beauty is evaluated by two main factors: strong, muscular thighs and a thick fat layer located under the tail. (33)
I’ll be using the Dutch model Imme Visser as a pb for the holographic projection she’ll be using to interact with people.
Age: In canon: 6 or 7. She is approaching her third breeding season. In human years, she is physically and mentally in her twenties.
OC/AU Justification ;
If AU, How is Your Version Different From Canon, and How Will That Come Across? Breaking it down into its simplest form: she was abducted by douchey time-travelers that made a “My Fair Lady” style bet, that one could not in fact, teach an animal as base and primitive as a dinosaur to behave like a human. A few cerebral implants and quite a bit of meat later, and Red has shown herself to be kind of presentable. Still a far cry from the level she would have to be to pass as human in the party that marks the bet’s conclusion, but still impressive in that she’s a freakin’ dinosaur.
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Log Sample:
Red watched herself in the full length mirror curiously. She lifted her head, straightening the gentle s-curve of her neck and puffing her chest up. The human in her reflection straightened slightly and its slim chest rose. Humans were ugly things and she didn’t like looking like one. She looked down (the reflection’s soft hair spilling down as she did so) and clicked a few buttons on her bracelet with a delicate claw. The reflection flickered momentarily before the hologram ceased. She looked at herself in the mirror again.
Now that was more like it- tall, muscular, filled out. The layer of fat under her tail was full. Reptilian beauty. She bobbed her head at her reflection and received the desired result. She bared her teeth the way the humans did when they were pleased. It looked as intimidating as ever- rightfully so. Humans were so backwards. Despite this, the steady supply of food seemed a good enough incentive for putting up with the queer population.
Network Sample: The video clicks on to reveal a close up of an eye. The human it belongs to jerks her head back, looks at the device momentarily, then looks around in the same, jerky manner as she inspects her surroundings. “You’ve moved me again?” She cocks her head but doesn’t look back at the device as she analyzes any possible threats in the area. “Is this the hunting trip I was promised?” Her lips curl back, eyes flitting about in excitement.
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The name of the canon source is also Raptor Red, right? (That was missing from Canon/AU/Original.)
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Raptor Red by Robert T. Bakker
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