Post by Marko Iliev on Aug 8, 2011 16:03:08 GMT -5
(updated: 5/5/12)
Application for "Bulgaria"
The Basics:
Nation:
Bulgaria
Name of Character:
Marko Iliev (cyrillic: Марко Илиев)
Age:
21
Gender:
Male
Country of origin:
Bulgaria
Blood status:
Pure blood (though he's partially Veela, which still counts)
School:
House:
Slytherin (although, if it's too crowded, I'll gladly change it)
Year:
Fifth Year
Job Prospective:
Professional Quidditch Player
Subjects:
-Astronomy
-Charms
-Divination
-Defense Against The Dark Arts
-History of Magic
-Herbology
-Potions
-Transfiguration
Quidditch?:
Yes; Chaser
Appearance:
Eyes:
Hazel
Hair:
Dark brown
Other features:
A relatively average looking, albeit slightly spindly guy, standing at rougly 189cm tall, his features are angular, and he often sports a rather shady countenance. His skin is slightly tanned, and in bright lighting, his eyes appear to be more of a grey colour than hazel.
Character Background:
Likes:
-Yogurt (he's prone to eating this in class, when he can get away with it, anyway)
-Pretty girls
-Quidditch (one of his very few virtues is that he's good at the game)
-Being obnoxious (and how!)
-Being a bully (with no good reason, apparently)
-Getting his ego stroked (not that it happens often)
-Superiority
-Money
-Alcohol
Dislikes:
-People with "annoying faces" (or so he claims, at least)
-Being spurned ("what do you mean it's not awesome?")
-Studying (booooring!)
-Rules and regulations (he'll sometimes stick to them, though, it really depends on what they are)
-People touching (their) eyes.
Personality:
On the exterior, first impressions of Marko can vary. Generally he's fairly polite, and seems like a pretty okay guy overall, albeit in an off-hand manner. He doesn't seem to say much at first, though. This can make him seem rather stoic, at times. His mood or whom exactly he's talking to can affect this, too, because on the other hand, he can be quite cheerful and friendly. However, if he doesn't like the look of someone at first, then it'll be quite a task for him to get to like them at all; it isn't impossible to get on his good side, though. Pay him enough attention, and he'll soften up quite quickly. Likewise, ignore him completely and he'll probably be sulky about it.
On the other hand, he can at times be exceptionally headstrong, selfish and arrogant. He has a tendency to pick on people, although his means are quite varied. He isn't against bullying others. To friend and foe alike, he's the type to get a kick out of messing with others' heads. Unless it's clear he hates someone, though, it usually isn't done with spite, though he likes to give bad reasons for doing so, too. He mostly just does it for attention. Outwardly, any slyness about him is also rather obvious.
He's a very proud guy, too. He thinks everything he does is fantastic, and that the world revolves around the oh-so-wonderful him. So the best way of getting on his bad side - if one wanted to do so - would be to spurn him, or point out particularly weak points. This would be at one's own risk, however. He's generally quite irritable, and pushing the wrong buttons can invoke a nasty, often violent temper in him. Or, if you're somewhat intimidating, you can attempt to freak him out... This doesn't always work, though. He's strong, both physically and mentally. Even if it doesn't seem possible, he can endure a lot just by gritting his teeth and bearing it. He's the type who can't see failure as an option. And if he fails at anything, he'll make up an excuse as to why it wasn't really a failure for him, whether he has to explain it aloud, or just tell it to himself.
That isn't to say he's completely hard-hearted, though, even if it may be quite easy for one to assume he was. There's a side of him that's pretty sensitive. He adores children and animals and flowers and is actually pretty sweet and loving if you do happen to get on his good side. But he prefers to keep it to himself, or failing that, as few as possible. The fact is, if you tease him about having a soft centre, he will probably get annoyed. It takes a surprising amount for him to really gain someone's trust, but once someone gains it, he'll be exceptionally loyal to them.
Marko is more intelligent than he lets on. A lot more intelligent. He doesn't tend to show it, though, considering he's fairly average in wizarding skills. One of his more redeeming qualities, is that he's actually very courageous, and not one to back down from a challenge, no matter the scale. Some might call this headstrong, and idiotic. Others might call it showing off. All are very likely.
Pet?: None
Background:
Born of rather snobbish Bulgarian Pureblood parents in the country's capital, Sofia, Marko was just one of eight brothers and sisters. Though his life wasn't anything out of the ordinary - for a wizard - otherwise, he was a poorly-behaved child, and often played rough with, picked on or bossed his siblings around (even those older than himself). It is, in fact, likely that his overall attitude and superiority complex stemmed from being in such a large family - he wanted, more than anything, attention, one way or another.
He received his Hogwarts' letter at age 11; to the relief of his parents, whom proceeded to treat it as a boarding school, in a way. Exasperated with his behaviour, they were relieved that he was going to a school different to that of his brothers and sisters (whom all attended Durmstrang, somewhere their parents wouldn't dream of sending the tempered and obnoxious Marko), and much further away. This was especially apparent since he was never welcomed back after progressing into university level. Realising that they weren't exactly happy with him returning during the summer, either, he became distant from his family. After turning seventeen, he stopped going home altogether, and started spending the time between years in on his own in England.
He spent his free time practising Quidditch. He had always been a huge fan, whilst growing up, and now, as his graduation from Hogwarts etches ever closer, his dream is to take it to a professional level.
Relations with other characters:
None right now; RPer would rather discuss with individual characters.
Sample:
The professor was adamant, but to say it wasn't something Marko heard on a regular basis was a lie.
"Mr. Iliev." Came the all-too familiar tone of warning. "Using your wand in such a manner against another student, let alone another Slytherin is not only remarkably dangerous, but a terrible example of behaviour from an upperclassman. I sincerely hope you are ashamed of yourself!"
A crooked smile, perhaps of fake sheepishness, spread across the Bulgarian's face. He gave the other student, whom appeared to be much younger than himself, a heavy pat on the back, as if to say sorry. Said boy just frowned meekly, staring at him sidelong, not seeming to appreciate it at all. Though Marko could see this look in the corner of his eye, he took no notice of it.
"Oh, I get it." And that wasn't a lie, exactly, either. "It's just, when I saw his face, I couldn't help it."
The glowers he earned from both the teacher and the other student did nothing to change his expression, a certain smugness twinkling in his eyes as if to say to the two of them, 'and it was worth it'.
"That is not an excuse!" The teacher snapped. "Twenty points will be deducted from Slytherin."
The younger Slytherin snarled, rolling his eyes, and muttering as he stepped away from Marko, whom simply gave a shrug. Was poking the kid's face with his wand really worth a twenty point loss? 'Probably more if it had actually done something', he mused to himself idly.
"You're skating on thin ice, Mr. Iliev."
As she gave him one last look before leaving, his mouth twisted further into an exceptional grin - fake, and bordering on a grimace.
"I know." He muttered, mostly to himself (whilst making sure the teacher was out of earshot first), his teeth gritted together. "I always am."
The rest
Anything else you'd like to add: ((I know Bulgaria's one of those characters we don't know much about, so the headcanon is half my own, half pieced together from other RPers/sources. It's kind of hard to elaborate, but if you'd like me to add more into either the background or the personality section, I don't mind!))
Country/Timezone: UK (England), GMT
Contact: (Aim/Msn/Skype/etc.) (optional) MSN: hclarcy@hotmail.com
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Application for "Bulgaria"
The Basics:
Nation:
Bulgaria
Name of Character:
Marko Iliev (cyrillic: Марко Илиев)
Age:
21
Gender:
Male
Country of origin:
Bulgaria
Blood status:
Pure blood (though he's partially Veela, which still counts)
School:
House:
Slytherin (although, if it's too crowded, I'll gladly change it)
Year:
Fifth Year
Job Prospective:
Professional Quidditch Player
Subjects:
-Astronomy
-Charms
-Divination
-Defense Against The Dark Arts
-History of Magic
-Herbology
-Potions
-Transfiguration
Quidditch?:
Yes; Chaser
Appearance:
Eyes:
Hazel
Hair:
Dark brown
Other features:
A relatively average looking, albeit slightly spindly guy, standing at rougly 189cm tall, his features are angular, and he often sports a rather shady countenance. His skin is slightly tanned, and in bright lighting, his eyes appear to be more of a grey colour than hazel.
Character Background:
Likes:
-Yogurt (he's prone to eating this in class, when he can get away with it, anyway)
-Pretty girls
-Quidditch (one of his very few virtues is that he's good at the game)
-Being obnoxious (and how!)
-Being a bully (with no good reason, apparently)
-Getting his ego stroked (not that it happens often)
-Superiority
-Money
-Alcohol
Dislikes:
-People with "annoying faces" (or so he claims, at least)
-Being spurned ("what do you mean it's not awesome?")
-Studying (booooring!)
-Rules and regulations (he'll sometimes stick to them, though, it really depends on what they are)
-People touching (their) eyes.
Personality:
On the exterior, first impressions of Marko can vary. Generally he's fairly polite, and seems like a pretty okay guy overall, albeit in an off-hand manner. He doesn't seem to say much at first, though. This can make him seem rather stoic, at times. His mood or whom exactly he's talking to can affect this, too, because on the other hand, he can be quite cheerful and friendly. However, if he doesn't like the look of someone at first, then it'll be quite a task for him to get to like them at all; it isn't impossible to get on his good side, though. Pay him enough attention, and he'll soften up quite quickly. Likewise, ignore him completely and he'll probably be sulky about it.
On the other hand, he can at times be exceptionally headstrong, selfish and arrogant. He has a tendency to pick on people, although his means are quite varied. He isn't against bullying others. To friend and foe alike, he's the type to get a kick out of messing with others' heads. Unless it's clear he hates someone, though, it usually isn't done with spite, though he likes to give bad reasons for doing so, too. He mostly just does it for attention. Outwardly, any slyness about him is also rather obvious.
He's a very proud guy, too. He thinks everything he does is fantastic, and that the world revolves around the oh-so-wonderful him. So the best way of getting on his bad side - if one wanted to do so - would be to spurn him, or point out particularly weak points. This would be at one's own risk, however. He's generally quite irritable, and pushing the wrong buttons can invoke a nasty, often violent temper in him. Or, if you're somewhat intimidating, you can attempt to freak him out... This doesn't always work, though. He's strong, both physically and mentally. Even if it doesn't seem possible, he can endure a lot just by gritting his teeth and bearing it. He's the type who can't see failure as an option. And if he fails at anything, he'll make up an excuse as to why it wasn't really a failure for him, whether he has to explain it aloud, or just tell it to himself.
That isn't to say he's completely hard-hearted, though, even if it may be quite easy for one to assume he was. There's a side of him that's pretty sensitive. He adores children and animals and flowers and is actually pretty sweet and loving if you do happen to get on his good side. But he prefers to keep it to himself, or failing that, as few as possible. The fact is, if you tease him about having a soft centre, he will probably get annoyed. It takes a surprising amount for him to really gain someone's trust, but once someone gains it, he'll be exceptionally loyal to them.
Marko is more intelligent than he lets on. A lot more intelligent. He doesn't tend to show it, though, considering he's fairly average in wizarding skills. One of his more redeeming qualities, is that he's actually very courageous, and not one to back down from a challenge, no matter the scale. Some might call this headstrong, and idiotic. Others might call it showing off. All are very likely.
Pet?: None
Background:
Born of rather snobbish Bulgarian Pureblood parents in the country's capital, Sofia, Marko was just one of eight brothers and sisters. Though his life wasn't anything out of the ordinary - for a wizard - otherwise, he was a poorly-behaved child, and often played rough with, picked on or bossed his siblings around (even those older than himself). It is, in fact, likely that his overall attitude and superiority complex stemmed from being in such a large family - he wanted, more than anything, attention, one way or another.
He received his Hogwarts' letter at age 11; to the relief of his parents, whom proceeded to treat it as a boarding school, in a way. Exasperated with his behaviour, they were relieved that he was going to a school different to that of his brothers and sisters (whom all attended Durmstrang, somewhere their parents wouldn't dream of sending the tempered and obnoxious Marko), and much further away. This was especially apparent since he was never welcomed back after progressing into university level. Realising that they weren't exactly happy with him returning during the summer, either, he became distant from his family. After turning seventeen, he stopped going home altogether, and started spending the time between years in on his own in England.
He spent his free time practising Quidditch. He had always been a huge fan, whilst growing up, and now, as his graduation from Hogwarts etches ever closer, his dream is to take it to a professional level.
Relations with other characters:
None right now; RPer would rather discuss with individual characters.
Sample:
The professor was adamant, but to say it wasn't something Marko heard on a regular basis was a lie.
"Mr. Iliev." Came the all-too familiar tone of warning. "Using your wand in such a manner against another student, let alone another Slytherin is not only remarkably dangerous, but a terrible example of behaviour from an upperclassman. I sincerely hope you are ashamed of yourself!"
A crooked smile, perhaps of fake sheepishness, spread across the Bulgarian's face. He gave the other student, whom appeared to be much younger than himself, a heavy pat on the back, as if to say sorry. Said boy just frowned meekly, staring at him sidelong, not seeming to appreciate it at all. Though Marko could see this look in the corner of his eye, he took no notice of it.
"Oh, I get it." And that wasn't a lie, exactly, either. "It's just, when I saw his face, I couldn't help it."
The glowers he earned from both the teacher and the other student did nothing to change his expression, a certain smugness twinkling in his eyes as if to say to the two of them, 'and it was worth it'.
"That is not an excuse!" The teacher snapped. "Twenty points will be deducted from Slytherin."
The younger Slytherin snarled, rolling his eyes, and muttering as he stepped away from Marko, whom simply gave a shrug. Was poking the kid's face with his wand really worth a twenty point loss? 'Probably more if it had actually done something', he mused to himself idly.
"You're skating on thin ice, Mr. Iliev."
As she gave him one last look before leaving, his mouth twisted further into an exceptional grin - fake, and bordering on a grimace.
"I know." He muttered, mostly to himself (whilst making sure the teacher was out of earshot first), his teeth gritted together. "I always am."
The rest
Anything else you'd like to add: ((I know Bulgaria's one of those characters we don't know much about, so the headcanon is half my own, half pieced together from other RPers/sources. It's kind of hard to elaborate, but if you'd like me to add more into either the background or the personality section, I don't mind!))
Country/Timezone: UK (England), GMT
Contact: (Aim/Msn/Skype/etc.) (optional) MSN: hclarcy@hotmail.com
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