User blog:El Alamein/Day One: Hunger Games Tournament Redux



Ha ha ha! Thank you! Thank you very much! Ha ha ha ha... you're all too kind! I hope you're all good and ready--because I know I am--for another riveting bout of everyone's favorite Hunger Games! And what a special occasion this is too! We've made a lot of changes just for you viewers this year around, a lot of changes that are going to really raise the stakes! We've given the tributes weapons right from the start, we've given them armor, heck! We've pretty much made them into individual armies! But I know what you're all really excited for, of course! Ha ha ha, of course I do. You all want to meet the tributes!

Well, without further ado, let's meet this year's contestants!

Tributes
|-| Isabella de Santa (Cfp3157)=

"I have seen good men, all far better than myself, fall to men without souls. I have survived through war, and the wild, and the civilized, and the barbaric. So yes, Mr. Alamein--I do believe I shall survive your "games," for I have been playing them for a very long time."

- Isabella de Santa


 * District 7
 * Age: 50
 * Physicality: 5'6, Hispanic, brown beard and hair w/ slight touch of grey, bullet scar on right bicep
 * Sex: Female

Bio
During Panem's first uprising, Isabella de Santa was one of the first young men and women drafted into the newly formed Peacekeepers at age 20*, indoctrinated with the corps' swift, brutal, and efficient tactics. Given the rough and arid conditions of District 2, Isabella proved her worth most effectively as a forward scout. Utilizing the survival skills taught to him (as was custom to the military district), Isabella would be parachuted behind enemy lines to observe the troop movements of District 13, the Capital's biggest threat.

She continued these operations until the final days of the war, when she was captured by rebels in District 7. Far more merciful than the Capital had taught her, and District 13 had displayed, the rebels within District 7 allowed her to leave after ensuring she could not return to the Peacekeepers. While taking refuge in District 1 to return to his home district, Isabella was horrified by the events she had learned while resting- for rebelling against Panem, the Capital had completely annihilated District 13 under a severe bombardment of nuclear bombs- killing thousands and making the area uninhabitable.

Isabella was further disillusioned by her indoctrination when she'd learned that the rebels whom had taken her in in District 7 were to send forward "tributes" in a brutal and barbarous arena to fight to the death. Left a broken and bitter woman, Isabella never returned to District 2; rather, the Peacekeepers had hunted her down and demanded she return.

Refusing to follow what she saw as monsters, Isabella fled the government and took to hiding in District 7- where she hid for several decades afterward. Surviving using her wits and skills taught to him by the Peacekeepers and her survivalist upbringing, Isabella took up refuge in the Seattle (now along abandoned and overgrown, merged with the surrounding forest). For the nearby settlement, Isabella had become an urban legend- striking at those who dared disturb her forest.

Much to her dismay, the Peacekeepers were finally able to apprehend her. Expecting a swift public execution, Isabella accepted her fate only to be forced into an altogether different- but equally dreaded- situation...The 25th Annual Hunger Games.

Weapons and Equipment
Weapons:  Backpack:
 * Close Range - Utility Knife: A custom-designed blade utilized by Isanella, the blade itself is 10 inches long, has a serrated blade with grooves to prevent blood from spilling onto the leather wrapped handle. It functions as a traditional knife, a hunting knife he can use to skin animals, and as a functional saw.
 * Mid Range - Machete: An all steel axe with a rubber grip and a notch just above the handle about 20 inches long, with an 18 inch blade. The blade of the axe is primarily meant for chopping wood, it can also chop into people with ease. She prefers to not use her machete though, because it requires an amount of skill and combat dedication she prefers to avoid.
 * Long Range - Blowgun: A standard blowgun. Isabella seldom uses this weapon; she either tips it in poison and aims for the neck, or aims for the eyes if she can take the shot.
 * Special - Traps: Isabella, having learned to live off the grid, is an expert trapper and ambusher. Utilizing whatever natural materials around him, Isabella can create almost any trap that can function with enough time.
 * Armor - Tactical Suit: A one-piece body suit that, while offering little in terms of actual protection against weapons, can adjust to whatever natural conditions to ensure survival. It is also easy to camoflauge.
 * A flint and steel fire kit
 * A dozen pieces of charcloth
 * A survivalist's mess kit (plate, spork, and mug)
 * Canteen
 * Knife and axe sharpeners
 * Basic first aid supplies (bandages, e-blanket, disinfectant, and allergy pills)
 * -| Kouta Johnson (So-Pro Warrior)=
 * District 2
 * Gender: Male
 * Age: 19

Bio
Kouta's home lies in District 2, due to this once he reached the right age he began training for the Hunger Games. Unlike many others who lost themselves during the intense training that would make them cold-hearted killers, Kouta managed to keep his humanity and mind which would also allow him to make the right decisions he knew were going to be necessary to survive the Hunger Games. Still, Kouta trained very hard every day so he would be ready for the Hunger Games, training himself to resist even the most excrutiating of pains that would leave others broken mentally and on the ground crying out in pain. He trained himself in various hand-to-hand fighting styles should he ever lose his weapons but was even able to combine them both together making him very skiled up close with any of his weapons. He worked on his tracking skills in the nearby forest so that he could track his enemies and notice the smallest of things, and during training Kouta noticed that he seemed to have a sixth sense of some sort as he was able to sense when something very dangerous was about to happen allowing him to keep his eyes and ears out for whatever would happen and allow him to react to the threat at hand. When the time came for the Hunger Games, Kouta found his name drawn and he knew that he was ready for whatever his opponents would throw at him.

Weapons and Equipment
 Weapons:   Backpack: 
 * Close Range: Tomahawk
 * Mid Range: Ninjato
 * Long Range: Recurve Bow and Arrows
 * Special: Hidden Blade
 * Armor: Leather Armor which he wore underneath his black robes so that he could keep quiet and blend in the night.

 Canteen for water, extra bowstring, flint and steel, utility knife for disarming traps and skinning animals for food, wrapping bandages and rubbing achohol.


 * -| Finn Müller (WanderingSkull)=
 * Gender: Male
 * Age: 26

Bio
Being born and raised within the outer areas of districts, Finn was born during a small trip to the woods to two prominent parents. He was raised in luxury during the earlier years of his life intent on becoming something within the medical field as a means to help others. He learned Human anatomy and his parents paid for his curiosity in methods of self-defense. During this time he slowly developed a keener interest in applying his medical methods and training into a possible military career. His parents once more supported his idea until their demise in a fire. Discovering the fire was set by an begrudged servant who was fired months back for negligence and stealing from the family, Finn had a moment of rushed anger and killed the man in his moments of fury. Realizing that he would now be wanted for his crimes, Finn collected what little valuables he gained and lived on the streets.

This is where he begin to take his lessons and apply them to killing, begging, and manipulation all in the pursuit of survival. Primarily these acts were committed in the slums of the city, where a few missing faces wouldn't leave any serious impression. This continued until around the age of 18 where Finn would pack up and decide to be a traveling merchant, but despite his attempts to leave another life, he still found himself with a desire to kill, but leaving himself with a code of ethics. He would only kill if he found himself in danger, other criminals and those he found to be lacking in Human nature or people he just began to feel a desire to kill, but preferring to study these before acting out on the feelings.. Often employing his intelligence, manipulation, Human anatomy and training all in perfecting his style over the years.

As the years go by and he continues to travel around the lands and sell his wares. In recent years, Finn has begun to supress his urges with greater degree, but as the Hunger Games begin and he is chosen. The Wandering Merchant must begin to call upon his urges and ability to kill once more if he is to survive. And survive is what he desires.

Weapons and Equipment
 Weapons:   Backpack: 
 * Close Range: Katar
 * Mid Range: Kilij
 * Long Range: Throwing Knives
 * Special: Spear: Think Oberyn Martell style, perfect for thursts and cutting.
 * Armor: Spider Silk Cloak: Now I know what you're thinking, why a cloak/poncho? Why not some real armor? Well, its spider silk, incredibly light weight and stronger than steel. The cloak is meant to conceal weapons, your typical cloak and dagger. He incorporates the cloak into his fighting style, using it to blind enemies or as a sort of shield. Plus it provides protection against the elements, is warm (mmmm spider silk) and doesn't even look like armor allowing for surprise attacks or even shocking a foe when the their attack simply bounces off.


 * Water Tablets
 * Sharpening Tools
 * Fire starters
 * Canteen
 * Rations
 * Rope
 * Basic first aid supplies


 * -| Bradley Jackson (Deathblade 100)=
 * District 3
 * Gender: Male
 * Age: 18
 * Height: 5' 7"
 * Weight: 170 lbs.

Bio
Born in District 3, Bradley had a rough childhood. He spent most of his time hiding from his older brother and his friends, who would constantly pick on him and taunt him on his chances of survival. This style of living off the land meant that he had experience dealing with multiple opponents at once. At one time, he made a longbow out of a couple of bits of wood and glue. When the time came for the tributes to be chosen, Brad willingly volunteered to attempt to show his brother that he could survive without help.

Weapons and Equipment
 Weapons:   Backpack: 
 * Close Range: Hunting Knife
 * Mid Range: Claw Hammer
 * Long Range: Wooden Longbow
 * Special: Garrotte
 * Armor: Studded leather cuirass


 * Fletching Knife
 * Broadheads
 * Bandages
 * Beeswax
 * Bowstring
 * Whetstone


 * -| Garrett McKinley (Wassboss)=


 * District 4
 * Gender: Male
 * Age: 21
 * Height: 5' 11"

Bio
Born in district 4, Garrett was always fascinated with the sea and spent most of his childhood playing in and around the various beaches and reefs of the costal district. This childlike innocence and sense of fun was not tempered by age and he would often skyved off doing his chores or fishing to continue to explore the ocean which often left him on the recieving end of beatings from various members of his community for his idleness. Even the promise of training for the hunger games could not hold his interest for very long and when he was finally chosen as a tribute it was rumoured it was more to rid the district of his laziness rather than as a genuine contender.

Weapons and Equipment
 Weapons:   Backpack: 
 * Close Range: Shark Toothed Club- A small sturdy club about 12 inches long, it has tiger shark teeth carefully melded into it. Garrett also carries around a small pouch of spare teeth in case any become dislodged.
 * Mid Range: Trident- A long steel trident about five feet long.
 * Long Range: Atlatl and Spear- While the Atlatl is pretty standard the spear has a tip made from sharpened stone so that it can easily be replaced if it snaps.
 * Special: Multi Functional Fishing Hook- This tool consists of a large metal fishing hook about the size of a human hand, with four nasty barbed spikes. The hook has a nyon rope attached to it which can be stored within the metal rod holding the hooks together which can be used as a makeshift fishing rod, grappling hook or to trip or strangle and opponent.
 * Armor: Turtle Shell Shield- Garrett has constructed a circular turtle shell shield which is roughly a metre wide across. Garrett keeps it fastened to his back when not in combat.

 Apparently empty, but things can be placed inside it during the Games.


 * -| Owen O'Haire (MilenHD)=


 * District 2
 * Gender: Male
 * Age: 31

Bio
Born in District 2,Owen has always been fascinated by the European weapons from the Middle Ages to WWII.Even when he was 9 years old,he still praised the weapons and warfare really well.At age of 25,he alongside with his uncle and grandfather,spent much of the time training with weapons,because his family had always fought in the Hunger Games tournament,and since nobody of the House of O'Haire had won the hunger games,he decided to go there and bring glory to his house,ancestors and current family members.He still believes that a warrior spirit had ignited in him,and he is determinated to win and make his family proud of him.

Weapons and Equipment
 Weapons:   Backpack: 
 * Close Range: Bulgarian Saber
 * Mid Range: Zweihander
 * Long Range: Arbalest
 * Special: M1918 Trench Knife
 * Armor: Riot Shield

 Medic Kit,Utility Knife(For Removing Traps),Lighter,Bottle of Water and Flint for sharpening.