[justify]Hello! I've got a new(ish) OC that I'd like to flesh out, but am not quite good at it and would like some help rounding it all out.
Anything that happens to have "???" in place of a trait/piece of information, is something I'm having a hard time with. And of course, I'm open to anything that ISN'T mentioned here, no matter what it is. Feel free to ask me questions - there's a few things I do have I didn't bother to place.
Here's some of the things I have that are more set into stone:
Shelby Marie Parker
Basics
| species | human
| nickname | Bee
| age | 16
| gender | female
| sexuality | pansexual
| birthday | january 12, 2000
| astrological sign | capricorn
Biology and Appearance
| height | 5'4"
| weight | 134 lbs.
| race/ethnicity | Caucasian
| hair color | dark brown
| eye color | chocolate brown
| distinguishing features | lots of freckles, thick, bold eyebrows
| face shape | heart
| body shape | very little shape, not curvy, flat-chested, curviest in the butt.
Physical and Mental Health
| general health | healthy. has a good amount of energy, eats a good diet.
| physical disabilities | Shelby has no physical ailments
| mental disorders | Shelby suffers from depression and generalized anxiety disorder
| medication | anti-depressants
| phobias | fears many insects, even though she loves nature
| addictions | though not quite an addiction, Shelby is an avid smoker of marijuana, as is commonplace in followers of her religion. it also helps in relieving her depression and anxiety
Interests, Personality, and Self-Expression
| hobbies | photography, blogging, smoking pot, 
| general interests | conspiracy theories, nature, 
| dream job | professional photographer
| outfits/style | sweaters, knee socks, skirts, shorts, boots, sneakers, sundresses, hoodies, flannels
| mode of dress | wears her socks with one slouching down below the other, one side of a skirt is often pulled up more, sleeves of sweaters, flannels, etc. always go over her hands.
| personality traits | outgoing, friendly, vulgar/crude, 
| likes | hugs, trees, pot [size=5pt](i've said this so many times omg)[/size], cats, succulents, 
| dislikes | bugs, leather clothing, 
Relationships
| this section in particular is NOT very important to roleplaying here on Feral Front, but is important to her overall character design as she isn't specifically for RP. When RPing with her, this information is to be disregarded! |
| total number of lovers | 2
| total number of crushes | 3
| relationship status | dating
| partner | daniel love - 17 - male - pisces
| relationship tension | low
Spirituality and Morals
| morals | 
| religion | dryism (a religion I created, based around the worship of a forest deity. it is not a common religion where Shelby lives, and is often kept secret)
| superstition | there is a dryistic superstition where if a follower does not plant at least one flower every year, their life will turn horrible and twisted (see; traditions, for a further explanation of this annual event.
| traditions |
- there is a small celebration held among the followers of dryism every year, on the 15th of May, where they will plant their flowers. should one choose to work with the larger organization on the celebration, the flowers will be planted in the same area, with a theme (such as entirely roses, or only yellow flowers).
- it is a custom to find a tree in a forest that 'speaks' to you - referred to as the "Listening Tree". Every follower's Listening Tree is their own, and it is highly unlikely that anyone else would find the same tree - but that isn't bad. Two people with the same tree can share it, and use it together.
- The Listening Tree has the most functionality as a shrine, for offerings, prayer, and confessions. People leave gifts at the bottoms of their Listening Tree, such as a fresh fruit or vegetable from a harvest, or a piece of art, like a painting or wood carving. The tree is also to be decorated as one wishes.
- Finally, it is a custom to plant cannabis around the Listening tree. It is used as a sort of doorway between the deity and the follower, to allow them to communicate. Smoking or otherwise using marijuana around ones listening tree is said to form the strongest connection between the three keys - the follower, the tree, and the deity, and allows messages to be passed on.
Many think the dryistic ideals are based on drug addiction and "messages" that are really just hallucinations, as some more renowned followers have also used hallucinogenic mushrooms and other drugs, as opposed to the more common marijuana.
Art of Shelby
I'm also always happy to RP in a real life human RP with someone, if you'd like to come up with a plot together.
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