Post by winryrockbell on Aug 10, 2009 8:48:35 GMT -5
Basic
Name: Winry Rockbell
Alias/Nicknames: Win, Automail Junkie, Gear Head (The previous two you can thank Edward for.)
Gender: Female
Age: Fifteen
Species: Human
Current Location: Central City
Home: Resembool
Alliance: The Elric Brothers
Occupation: Auto-mail Mechanic
Rank: N/A
Skills
Skills: Winry is an auto-mail extraordinaire, which is something special considering her young age. She's the woman responsible for giving Edward Elric the limbs he needs to stand on his own and keep moving forward. This is a task she takes extremely seriously and is extremely enthusiastic about, so she has dedicated her time to studying the art. Her motivation; to make Edward the best auto-mail she can.
Mental
Likes: Auto-mail, her family, Den, learning new techniques for her auto-mail, the Elric brothers, (Edward especially, but she keeps that to herself) seeing Edward smile, machinery, working in Rush Valley, being there to support the brothers, the Hughes family, apple pie
Dislikes: People busting up her hard work, (Usually results in a wrench to the skull for the perpetrator.) her loved ones being in danger and not knowing about it, seeing people sad, feeling left behind, feeling helpless, when Ed and Al are too stubborn to let themselves be upset, crying
Fears: People busting up her hard work, (Usually results in a wrench to the skull for the perpetrator.) her loved ones being in danger and not knowing about it, seeing people sad, feeling left behind, feeling helpless, when Ed and Al are too stubborn to let themselves be upset, crying
Personality: There are many personality points of Winry, making her an extremely dynamic character. If you were to just meet her on the street, you would see a pleasant, lovely girl. When it comes to meeting new people, she typically leaves a good influence and is quick to make friends. However, this is only if you scratch the surface. Get any deeper and you'll see the compassionate, temperamental, occasionally childish, occasionally mature, emotional, workaholic underneath.
Winry isn't too girly, but isn't too tomboyish all at once. She rather gawk over the newest model of auto-mail than over expensive jewelry., yet she can be extremely emotional. This reflects in how she treats her work as an auto-mail engineer. Auto-mail to her is the most wonderful thing a girl could ask for, which means she takes it very, very seriously. She'll actually openly obsess over anything auto-mail that catching her attention, much to the chagrin of those around her. Of course, this habit will often receive a smart ass quip from Edward Elric, to which she'll respond with a sharp remark of her own in defense. More often than not, she is referred to as a workaholic, seeing how she'll willingly pull off all nighters or move across the country to work to get the job done. It's definitely something she takes very much pride in. There is so much pride in fact that she's prone to fits of rage if someone (Edward) gets too reckless with the fruits of her labor. This is typically the most common cause of these fits, but not the only one. Anything or anyone that angers her usually ends with a wrench to the head. Trust me, the girl has a strong arm too. However, as obsessive as she may seem, she does have a good reason.
Winry is a deeply compassionate person. She holds her loved ones very dear to her, perhaps because of her parents' deaths at such a tender age. There's nothing that she isn't willing to do to help those she cares for, and nothing that will stop her from doing so. After the Elric brothers' tragedy, she made it her mission to support the pair in anyway she could and give Edward the best auto-mail she can. With this desire burning in her heart, she commonly goes out of the way to try and make things easier for the brothers. At one point, she had the maturity to realize that she couldn't focus entirely on herself anymore in her desired field. There was something much more important at hand. Also, she can become extremely emotional over her loved ones and their troubles, often to the point of crying for them if there's nothing else she can do. In a situation with Edward, she even admitted to being the one that had to be the crybaby, because he was too stubborn to cry for himself.
Needless to say after that, Winry is an intelligent, mature girl. She can be a creature fueled by emotion, but that emotion doesn't always dilute logic. She always has everyone's best interest in mind. For example, after discovering that Scar had killed her parents and some convincing from Ed that "her hands weren't made to kill", she was mature enough to calmly face the murderer, speak to him, and even rise above her hatred to tend to his wounds. Not only was this a result of Ed's warm words, but she came to the conclusion that that's what her parents would have done. Afterward, she was even clearheaded enough to get herself out of a hostage situation by allowing herself to trust her parents' killer. Winry does have her priorities and morals straight.
Despite this, Winry is still a child. As a child, she can be childish. Not only does she have her temper that was mentioned earlier, but she does have her carefree moments just to mess with people. She enjoys smiling and laughing whenever she can, even if it does involve some friendly teasing with her favorite people. Also, she is prone to ranting if something seems unfavorable or out of place, such as Edward not drinking his milk. Typically, it takes her a while to be able to let this go.
In a less important note, recently, Winry has realized that she has in fact fallen in love with Edward Elric. However, this is a fact that she typically doesn't act upon, and tends to keep to herself. She understands that other things are more important right now.
Physical
Reference:
Casual (Left) and Work (Right) clothing (However, I will be role playing the manga characterization of Winry, which means that the bandanna is actually green and there is a zipper down the middle of the tube top.)
Eyes: Blue
Skin: Caucasian
Hair: Light blond and long
Clothes: In a casual setting, Winry will wear a white tang top coupled with a black miniskirt. The skirt itself appears to be pleated. On her feet, she wears plain white socks under her dark brown boots that travel to just above her ankle. If it's a particularly chilly day, she'll choose to wear a plain black jacket, which she isn't keen on buttoning up. The collar of this jacket is raised.
In a work setting, Winry opts for a little less. She does wear a soft beige body suit, but she typically only wears it up to her waist. The rest of it is left wrapped tightly around her hips and tied by the sleeves. the bottom half fits loosely on her and has two convenient pockets on both thighs. For her top, she only covers up with a black tube top, (After all, the workshop is very warm.) which alters in appearance during her work in Rush Valley. After taking a job with Mr. Garfiel, the tube top obtained a zipper down the front, lined with white fabric. Whenever working, it is a safety issue that she wear thick, brown work gloves and a soft green bandanna to protect her hair. Despite this, it is apparently safe to work with auto-mail while wearing sandals.
Scars None
Height: About 5'4"
Weight: About 125 lbs.
Other: Winry is very slender and commonly keeps her hair up in a pony tail. Her bangs are swept to the side of her forehead with long strands framing her face on both sides.
Past
Pre-Forum: Winry Rockbell was born to a pair of doctors in the quiet countryside of Resembool. It was there that she enjoyed a good family life with her parents, her grandmother, her puppy, and the Elrics, who were dear family friends. No one could tel you exactly when she became friends with the brothers, seeing how they knew each other from almost day one. Therefore, she was there to see the family fall apart every step of the way. First, she was there to hear about how Von Hohenheim left his wife and kids. Before anything else could happen though, she was forced to face her own family tragedy. Winry wasn't even over ten years old when the Ishbal rebellion began. Being doctors, the Rockbell couple left for the battlefield, leaving their little girl with her grandmother. They never made it back.
Winry went through every motion a child when through upon loosing her parents, but she had no choice but to go on with the life she had. Therefore, she began to work in the auto-mail shop and learn from her grandmother, carrying on a family tradition. Her friendship with the Elric brothers continued, even as their childhoods went up in smoke. When the time came that they lost their own mother to an illness, the came to stay with the Rockbells until they left for Dublith and for their tragic fate. Winry wasn't present for the failed transmutation of their mother, but she was there when a newly bound Alphonse ran in begging for help for the bloody brother in his arms. Winry was the first to recognize Al in his new body. Without any hesitation, grandmother and grandchild tended to Edward's physical wounds, but it took much longer for his mental wounds to heal. They finally did when a pair of soldiers came looking for them, led by false information, and instead found the remnants of the taboo. Winry didn't know what exactly happened between Colonel Mustang and Edward Elric that day, but she did speak to his subordinate, a woman named Riza Hawkeye. After the woman explained her desire to protect and certain man no matter what cost, Winry found herself strangely inspired. Apparently, Ed had the same type of experience, for shortly afterward he resolved to be fitted with auto-mail limbs and begin his search for the legendary Philosopher's Stone.
With her family expertise, it was easy for the Rockbells to fulfill his request and assist him through his rehabilitation. When it finally came time for the Elrics' journey to begin, Winry vowed to Edward that she was going to help him get their bodies back by personally tending to his new limbs. It didn't take Ed long to receive his state certification and return to Resembool only to turn his childhood home into ashes as a sign of resolve. At the massive fire, Winry was the only one who allowed herself to cry over the experience, for no one else would.
Years passed, and Winry found herself to be the woman waiting for the boys to return home someday. Few letters came and there was a brief visit for repair, but otherwise the brothers had walked almost out of her life for now. However, one day, fate brought them closer. After traveling to Central City to repair Edward's malfunctioning auto-mail, she discovered that they intended to travel to Dublith. On the way there, the auto-mail mecca, Rush Valley, was in the path. She begged shamelessly to go with them, and after an argument, they agreed to take her. When they arrived, she seemed to be the only one thrilled about it, until a pick pocket named Paninya stole Edward's pocket watch. A chase ensued, but at last Winry was the one to catch her. Upon this fateful meeting, Winry discovered that the girl had auto-mail limbs far beyond her own skill level, and begged to meet her mechanic. When they did so, she couldn't resist the urge to selfishly beg to be his apprentice, to which he immediately refused. Disheartened, she spoke to Paninya alone, only to discover that Edward's watch was fused shut with alchemy. Being the nosy, childish friend that she is, she just had to open it and discover what embarrassing thing Ed could be hiding in there. In the end, she regretted it. Engraved on the inside of the lid was a reminder of his own crime. She was only given a chance to let the sadness of it sink in briefly before excitement was stirred up. The mechanic's daughter had gone into labor! Being in such a far off area, it was impossible to find a doctor in time. Bravely, Winry mustered up all of the memories of her parent's medical books she could and volunteered to help. Miraculously, she remembered just enough to help deliver a healthy baby into the world. Unfortunately, the experience took the energy right out of her, resulting in her asking Edward to help her into a chair. After a moment of thought, she told Ed about her discovery. He didn't waste anytime yelling at her for it, but explained that even Alphonse didn't know about it. To that, she began crying. When asked why, she explained that she was crying for him, because he was just too stubborn to do it on his own. This however boosted her resolve ten fold. She realized that earlier her request was out of her own selfishness, but now she wanted it more than ever for Edward's sake, "so I can make you the best auto-mail I can!". Again, she asked to be taken as an apprentice, though this time with more meaning and a fire in her heart. Again, she was denied, but because of what she had done for the man's daughter, he was willing to refer her to another mechanic. With that, Winry's own journey began for helping the Elric brothers even more than she could before.
A recent visit from the Elrics has led to an interesting string of events. During their stay in Rush Valley, they shared the information that they intended to travel on to Central City. Immediately, Winry wanted to follow so she could visit Mr. Hughes, a kind man who she had quickly befriended during her previous time in the city. All she had to do was ask Mr. Garfiel for the time off and she rejoined the group. However, she was not allowed the joyful reunion she had wanted. Maes Hughes had been murdered not too long ago, a fact that she discovered after picking up the newspaper. Without hesitation, she went to visit his surviving family to offer comfort and for her own. Hours there passed until finally the Elrics came to pick her up. The heartbreak from the scenario was massive, but Winry had no choice but to pick herself back up onto her feet. After all, life with the brothers was fast paced and she couldn't afford to dwell.
Role Play:
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By Me: Playing With Realism-Winry
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Relationships:
Okay | Friend | Good friend | Best friend | Like a brother/sister
Acquaintance | Not sure | Suspicious
Tolerates | Annoying pest | Avoids | Rival | Enemy | Nemesis | Hatred | Loathing
Parent | Grandparent | Brother | Sister | Half-brother/sister | Cousin | Aunt/Uncle | Child | Grandchild | Adopted family
A bit more than a friend | Crush | Love | Boy/girlfriend | Spouse
Missing | Non-played Character |Dead
Acquaintance | Not sure | Suspicious
Tolerates | Annoying pest | Avoids | Rival | Enemy | Nemesis | Hatred | Loathing
Parent | Grandparent | Brother | Sister | Half-brother/sister | Cousin | Aunt/Uncle | Child | Grandchild | Adopted family
A bit more than a friend | Crush | Love | Boy/girlfriend | Spouse
Missing | Non-played Character |
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Role Play Example
Winry couldn't stop her sudden compulsion to try to pick some of the oil out from under her fingernails. It figured that the one time she messed with Ed's auto-mail without gloves on there was a small split that left the stuff to dry and cake in such a tiny area. At least she never kept her nails too long. After all, long nails got in the way of work, and it would've made this task a lot harder. She didn't undergo this out of vanity however. In fact, she didn't know why she was now so focused on it. She could only assume that it was nerves getting to her.
She was seated hunched over on the small couch the hotel room had to offer, blue eyes set on her nail beds. That had to be it. Nerves. Her mind wouldn't be this desperate to focus on something so minor otherwise. Her fingers moved carefully, but her expression was fixed into a far off gaze. Delicate lips were set into a small frown that she was thankful no one was around to notice. This time her maintenance job wasn't because of a missing screw. She kind of wished it was. This time, Edward had been reckless enough to blow his suspension almost completely on his leg. A touch of rage pounded through her at the very thought. ("How the hell did he even manage to do that?!") That subsided however, seeing how she had gotten her revenge with a tool in his face, leaving him a bloody pile on the floor. The worry replaced it readily. She scratched harder.
There was no way in hell that a small brawl would've done that kind of damage. A small sigh escaped her. Something bigger definitely happened and neither of the brothers bothered to tell her what it was. It wasn't that they didn't care, she understood that, but because they cared too much. Still, she hated being left in the dark. She couldn't be content just knowing that they came out okay and that she could fix Ed up in a jiffy. But even if she did know, there wasn't much else she could do about it. For a moment, she glanced at her dirty fingernail. It hadn't changed a bit.
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Voice: First Series, Japanese: Megumi Toyoguchi
First Series, English: Caitlin Glass
Brotherhood, Japanese: Megumi Takamoto
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