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Kyle Kennington

Ever wonder what it's like to have nothing to lose? I have. And it's terrifying. Kyle Kennington

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  Despite Kyle having insisted on a number of occasions that his looks are not something for people to be concerned over, he has been described by others as being "quite handsome" (particularly by his parents), his physical traits often being what people gloss over first due to fitting something reminiscent of 'an image of perfection' despite the fact that conditions are not top-notch in the district he lives in. Usually, his face is nearly spotless when looked at, though at times he'll decide to let his facial hair grow and stubble around his chin, jaws and upper lip can be seen when that happens before he shaves it off, preferring for it to stay under a manageable state for the sake of making things convenient for himself rather than for the sake of looking nicer. His dark brown hair takes on an almost odd sort of style and will stick out all over the place if not tended to, though Kyle makes a point every now and then (just as he does with his facial hair) to straighten it out so it isn't too messy. Along with his hair, his eyebrows- which sit at an even level with each other above his eyelids- also take on the same color, though his eyes have a significantly lighter shade of it when paid attention to. They're two orbs that speak many volumes when accompanied by the movement of the skin that surrounds them, and they can truly suck people into their depths if they focus on them for a long enough time. Kyle also has a curved jawline, and an overall frame that is fit though not necessarily built in a muscular sense.
  
  
  Mostly, what Kyle pays attention to is how he conveys his emotions to others; his face has a lot of quirks and memorized muscle contortions that help him out with that, and most of the time when he's seen, his face displays the look of an innocent boy who enjoys day to day life and doesn't have a thing to worry about. However, the muscles in that area are familiar with adjustments that show very different feelings from several experiences he's been through over time, and they can reveal emotions that are buried underneath the surface of a barricade that he has erected to keep people from believing otherwise.
  
  
  • Height & Weight: 5'11", 152 lbs.
    
  
  
  
  • Body Type: Lean, slightly muscular
    
  
  
  
  • Markings/Scars/Tattoos: None (Kyle has had no interest in having any sort of tattoos, and he hasn't gotten into anything significant enough yet that would incite notable scarring on his skin)
    
  
  
  
  
  
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  NAME: Kyle Kennington
  
  
  NICKNAME/ALIAS: None (Kyle, his family and other people who know him feel that the name is suitable enough that it doesn't need to be shortened. That, and it virtually can't be shortened to anything more fitting)
  
  
  

  
  
  
  AGE: 17
  
  
  OCCUPATION: Lumberjack
  
  
  

  
  
  
  GENDER: Male
  
  
  TOKEN: Kyle's signature token is a silver necklace with a small eagle attached to the end of it; a possession that has been passed down time again through relatives in his family.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  PERSONALITY: Through his upbringing by his loving and near-overprotective parents, Kyle is now recognized as a young man who seldom walks around with a smile and is a very social and approachable person, offering to help others out whenever he sees that such an opportunity arises and often putting the well-being of others before his own. A 'golden boy', as some people would say; the embodiment of what most people in the world wanted to be. It only went to show when he never took pride in knowing that, often becoming embarrassed and shrugging it off when others praised him for his acts of kindness. And yet, that's not really all there is to Kyle.
  
  
  Kyle actually has quite a few other layers that have piled up over the enthusiastic shell he's always wearing on the exterior, exposed to an equal amount of other feelings whenever he's coped with certain situations. He's grown up, and he's not naïve as some people would and still believe; in particular, he's rather worrisome about his family and has fears every now and then about the fact that they may no longer able to be able to sustain themselves the way they have for so long, though he forces himself not to dwell on that for too long and relaxes his mind so that he may be the boy everyone knows and loves once more without having people see how much he's contemplating these "what ifs" and "buts" (Kyle's normal persona is still a natural persona as much as it is a cover for what he's really feeling during other times).
  
  
  While Kyle does enjoy spending time with his family- his 14 year-old sister Eleanor, in particular- he does like to go out on his own every now and then and have a look at the more beauteous parts of the world surrounding him by himself, taking in the sights, sounds and smells of nature when he has spare time. It's where he can calm his mind, and remind himself over and over that things are going to be alright and that things won't get worse for his family; that they'll just simply stay the same. He figures the way things are now is better than nothing.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  GENERAL STRENGTHS: Overall, while Kyle is aided by his maneuverable yet forceful physical frame, what he relies on the most is his ability to analyze things over and figure out what will work best for him in any situation. He's a little more of a thinker than he is a fighter, and he will take his time to sort things through in his head before acting because he's well-aware that if he doesn't, then he could very well screw up badly when it comes to anything he's doing.
  
  
  PHYSICAL SKILLS: Thanks to his work in the field as a lumberjack like most other people in his district, Kyle has been able to gain an almost muscular form while retaining the ability to be able to move around quickly with general ease. He's fast, and can appear in one spot from another almost as though he's teleporting; something that he'd realize (if he really thought about it) would make him a very lethal opponent in a combative situation taking place within an environment with places to disappear behind. There's that, and the fact that he can also do quite a bit of damage with his knuckles if he chooses to use them.
  
  
  MENTAL SKILLS: A more notable trait when put in comparison with his physical capabilities, Kyle is able to use his head to mentally scan over visible aspects of a certain situation and use any given one of them in his favor in a variety of different ways. While he is capable of engaging in physical altercations, he prefers not to and often looks for a way out of volatile scenarios rather than provide a reason to make them worse. While he's at risk of thinking too much about these kinds of things, he makes sure to use his time as effectively as possible and makes sure not to get caught pausing for too long before making his move.
  
  
  SOCIAL SKILLS: Kyle is very experienced when it comes to interacting with other people, always approaching them with an initially (in the case of which a person he talks to isn't approachable) positive and energetic attitude, always willing to hear others out regardless of their opinions. This is the trait that he's most recognized for, and he welcomes any potential conversation with open arms.
  
  
  

  
  
  

  
  
  
  GENERAL WEAKNESSES: While Kyle might argue that he doesn't have any weaknesses that hinder him as a person, one thing in particular that makes him more vulnerable is the fact that he's almost always having thoughts running through his head, which sometimes serve as unwanted distractions and momentarily prevent him from doing what he wants or needs to do. Other than that, his physical form is not exactly at its peak and can get him into trouble in situations where he needs to rely upon his body.
  
  
  PHYSICAL VULNERABILITIES: Despite Kyle having worked as a lumberjack for most of his life, he has a fairly low stamina level and his pain tolerance is not at its highest. While he can move around quickly from place to place, it does come at the expense if most (if not all) of his energy when doing so, and it takes long periods of time for him to fully recover from utter exhaustion brought about by his excessive mobility. And when it comes to his body being able to take certain impacts, it can only take so much before Kyle finally crumbles under all the pain he tries his toughest to endure, which is why he tries to avoid scenarios with such consequences as much as he is possibly able to.
  
  
  MENTAL VULNERABILITIES: Kyle is good at being able to assess things with his mind based on what he can see, but the one problem associated with it is that it can take him too long to actually come up with a decision before he's caught contemplating about something. This leaves him very open for someone to advance while he's practically unaware of the impending danger, and at the same time he's prone to make things worse for himself if he thinks too quickly.
  
  
  EMOTIONAL VULNERABILITIES: Very simply put, Kyle's family has a great impact on his emotional well-being; more than anything, they're what's holding him together right now, and he becomes extremely fearful whenever he imagines the prospect of losing them all.
  
  
  

  
  
  
  QUIRKS/HABITS: As a hobby, Kyle likes to play a guitar in some of his free time, whether it be in the company of his family or to himself out in the tree-filled wilderness beyond. His dad was the one who taught him how to use it as a child (this was another material possession passed down through his family, just as his token was), and ever since then he's taken quite a liking to the instrument. Whenever he's nervous, he has a tendency of scratching any area of his head even though it's not really itching.
  
  
  POLITICAL LEANING: Anti Capitol
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  FAMILY:
  
  
  Martha Kennington - Mother
  
  
  Wade Kennington - Father
  
  
  Eleanor Kennington - Younger Sister (referred to by Kyle as "Ellie")
  
  
  HISTORY: Kyle was raised the way any parent would envision their kids to be raised; a smart, caring and polite kid, who looked out for others and saw every day as a sunny day. Naturally, he grew into that attitude, and that was simply a part of who he was for a while. There was nothing more than that ecstatic kind of kid who went out looking for any form of fun and rarely saw the world around him for what it really was: a district that barely managed to hold itself together and get by with each day that passed.
  
  
  Unfortunately, throughout the years that Kyle grew up in and despite him having such a cheerful and bubbly attitude almost all the time, he wasn't really able to make friends that stuck close with him in his life. Other kids just came and went as he met them, and eventually he was introduced to the concept of bullying: a cruel joke that some kids found fun to participate in at the expense of others, all because they didn't believe in kindness for whatever reason it may have been. From time to time, he'd be made fun of because of his naivety and his frail frame, though Kyle's family helped him pull through with the sadness that the bullies tried to invoke in him. After sadness, it was the first time that he'd been exposed to bitterness and anger, particularly after he was beaten as a 9 year-old kid.
  
  
  As was to be expected, Kyle grew into an older person, and was finally exposed to the workforce of his district and learned more about the rest of what was once known as the United States of America, both about what exists of it today and the history that it's had as a nation. He had been curious about it all, and it was through that curiosity that he began to feel (and sometimes express) hatred towards the country's Capitol for what it subjected its country to: putting their sectors in states of near extreme poverty and ruling over them as a dictatorship all because they wanted more positive change in the government of their country and because they truly fought for it.
  
  
  Life was hard and all Kyle's family could do to support themselves was push to work harder, but he never failed to retain a positive outlook on life and at least be thankful for what they were able to have. The Capitol may have put their district under these harsh conditions that they were forced to live under, but he absolutely refused to let that break his soul. He would continue to do whatever for he could, for the sake of his family above all else.
  
  
  
  
  
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Aubrey Heights

As the sun grows from the ground, may the snow melt with it. Aubrey Heights

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  Aubrey's most noticeable attribute would be her pale yellow hair. After years of helping her mother work in the lemon orchards her hair has gone to a pale yellow. Even where she is from it's and oddity. Her height and slight stature is also uncommon. Most people from her district are muscular and in shape from having to climb trees and having to harvest in great amounts.
  
  
  Another thing that would catch someones eye is her eye color. The blue highlights her dark eyelashes and makes her skin look pale in comparison. Her eyes are also a trap into her feelings. You can tell how she feels just by looking at them. In anger they turn dark blue, happiness turns them into a blue that matches the sky. Her mother always instilled in her to keep her eyes on the ground around authority, scared that one day they will be able to see the hatred within them.
  
  
  • Height & Weight: 5'3
    
  
  
  
  • Body Type: Lean/athletic
    
  
  
  
  • Markings/Scars/Tattoos: Has a distinct scar on her right on from wrist to elbow from a fall from a tree.
    
  
  
  
  
  
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  NAME: Aubrey Heights
  
  
  NICKNAME/ALIAS: (Name other than given) Bre, but only her father called her that. With his death the nickname died out too.
  
  
  

  
  
  
  AGE: (Between 15-20) 16
  
  
  OCCUPATION: Orchard Harvester
  
  
  

  
  
  
  GENDER: Female
  
  
  TOKEN: A small silver band she wears on her thumb. It was her fathers wedding band passed down from her mothers father to him on the day of their marriage.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  PERSONALITY: Who Aubrey is to the outside world is a quiet, reserved, and dependable person. She helps her neighbors to the best of her ability with any chores they can't get to and helps teach the children in her district how to read and write. She is one of the more reserved of the people her age. She tries to stay hidden and wants to not be noticed, It's the way her mother and father raised her, To simply blend in.
  
  
  In private though, Aubrey laughs, sings, and loves to dance. In her own home she is often found reading a book and twirling around with the characters. She also enjoys cooking with her mother. The only person who saw the true Aubrey, the one that was free, the one that didn't hold a grudge against anyone. At night was another part of her life she enjoyed, When the town was asleep and she could hear what laid beyond their fences. The place that still held freedom and true adventure, that is what made her smile before she fell asleep.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  GENERAL STRENGTHS: Aubrey can lift thirty pound barrels and carry water pales for up to five miles. Her body is lean due to starvation and slight malnutritionment. She can also climb trees with ease. there isn't a tree in her district she hadn't climbed.
  
  
  PHYSICAL SKILLS: Her physical skills are limited to lifting the lemon barrels and water pales. In a fight she'd have to depend on her hunting skills, which are very rusty. She hasn't been out with a bow and arrow in several years, though when she practiced more she was a good shot,
  
  
  MENTAL SKILLS: Mentally she could close down, show no pain or emotion. She can make her body language neutral and seems to always be in a passive lack state. Even though most of the time outside her house she is uncomfortable.
  
  
  SOCIAL SKILLS: If you aren't the elderly or the young she has a hard time talking to you. She will try if you talk to her first, but most of the time she just tries to avoid anyone that she doesn't truly know.
  
  
  

  
  
  

  
  
  
  GENERAL WEAKNESSES: Her mother is her biggest weakness, that and her books. They are they only things in life that keep her from going truly insane.
  
  
  PHYSICAL VULNERABILITIES: Due to not always eating enough, her body is thin and lean. Meaning she can't go long without eating or water. If she doesn't push herself she can sometimes make it a day to a day in a half without food. After that she tends to get ill rather quickly.
  
  
  MENTAL/EMOTIONAL VULNERABILITIES: The thought of her father and the death he met. She can't talk about him or hear his name without wanting to break down. The thought of him being dead still sends her into mourning even after all these years.
  
  
  

  
  
  
  QUIRKS/HABITS: Aubrey tends to sing to herself and often appears to be day dreaming when out on a harvest. If you get to know her you will see she quotes books and hums alot, always with a little dance here and there.
  
  
  POLITICAL LEANING: (Pro/Anti Capitol) Anit Capitol
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  FAMILY: Pertinent Family members
  
  
  Mother: Ayya Heights
  
  
  Father: Jared Heights (Deceased)
  
  
  Brother: Micheal Heights (Deceased)
  
  
  HISTORY: Aubrey was born to a hard working family. Her father was the head of the harvesting crews in her district and her mother does all the sewing and washing of the districts elite. (She still does to this day) She also had an older brother, one she feels she never truly got to know. In her young years her father and brother would sneak her out and show her weaponry, them wanting her to be able to always protect her and her mother. Every other Friday she'd go out with them for hours, hunting, tracking, and playing in the lake.
  
  
  At the age of eleven is when her brother and father left and never came back. It took them two weeks to finally find their bodies. They said it was a work accident that her father had slipped as the collector trucks came, her brother was supposedly trying to save him when they were both crushed by the fruit they made their small livelihood from. They didn't even get to bury them, their bodies where placed in dirt before they were ever notified. To this day her mother and she still do not know where they are buried.
  
  
  Though it's been five years Aubrey and mother still avoid talking about the parts of the family long lost. They go on trying to pretend like any day they will walk through the front door laughing at a joke they said in private to each other. Everyday it's the same routine they get up, eat a small breakfast, each go to work, each get home around dusk, where they sit and eat a light dinner. Then go their separate ways to do their own hobbies.
  
  
  
  
  
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