GingerbreadSpy Posted July 13, 2013 Report Share Posted July 13, 2013 Roleplay Type: Mane RPName: MugsySex: MaleAge: AdultSpecies: Diamond DogEye colour: GreenCoat: Mugsy has light brown fur with a dark muzzle and dark ears. He has a curly tail. He typically wears the usual diamond dog vest and collar, but he adds a little something to his outfit by also wearing a small, gray fedora.Physique: Mugsy is short, squat, and fat.Residence: Diamond Dog CampOccupation: "Professional Services"/Wise Guy/Jack of All Trades/Legitimate BusinessdogHistory: Mugsy had a fairly standard puppyhood. He had a loving, nurturing mother, a hard-working father, three sisters, and one brother. Of course, his father spent most of his days mining, and his mother spoiled the youngest puppy (not him) like nobody would believe, but still... Standard. As a pup, he was free to romp and play with little cares in the world, save for a few lessons on life in the diamond dog camp. As he got older, the lessons increased, and a pressure was put on him to choose how he would contribute to the diamond dog way of life. Would he be a miner, a guard dog, part of a clean-up crew, or what? His options were limited, and none were all that appealing. Mugsy didn't know what to do with his life, and so for a while in his adolescence, he chose to do nothing. This got him the label of slacker, which bothered him as much as it would bother any diamond dog.There had to be more to life than the limited options set before him. He just didn't know what. Later, the answer came to him. There he was, wandering around the camp, when he stumbled upon a pup younger than him. Diamond dog camps are full of tunnels, which become easier to navigate once a dog gets used to them, but for a pup without supervision, it can be next to impossible especially upon wandering out of scent range. The pup was lost, and Mugsy was able to help him find his way home. The pup's mother was pleased that Mugsy had been so kind to escort her son back to her, so she rewarded him with a tiny speck of a gem. It wasn't much, but it got Mugsy to thinking. Diamond dogs needed help with all sorts of tasks, even if it's just finding their way around. There was a huge hole in the market just waiting to be filled. Maybe, just maybe, he could be the dog to fill it.And so, Mugsy found himself doing all sorts of "favors" for the other diamond dogs in the camp. Sentimental item lost? Nope, found! Need help getting together with that special someone? No prob! Need an excuse to get out of a day's work? Mugsy's got it covered. His operation started small at first but has since expanded by a lot, thanks to word of mouth and Mugsy's ability to network with other dogs. Part of his business's success is due to his ability to "pull some strings" and "get into contact with his connections." Nowadays, Mugsy looks for opportunities to make more connections, expand his business, and bolster his reputation (which has been declining since when he first started his business up). He also likes to enjoy the fruits of his labor.Character Summary: Mugsy is the kind of dog most can't help but like at the outset. He's friendly, a great talker, sympathetic, full of compliments, and tells some of the best stories. And it's not at all a ruse, Mugsy simply loves to mingle and schmooze with others. His business of doing favors for others also has its roots in a sincere desire to want to help others out. This doesn't mean that Mugsy's gradually declining reputation isn't his own doing, however. He's never been particularly concerned with socially acceptable behavior and important rules, preferring to do things his own way and think outside the box. The other thing is some customers have walked away unsatisfied with the jobs he's done for them.This may have something to do with the fact that Mugsy is a dog of his word... his exact words. If there is a way he can scrounge up more profit as a result of mincing someone else's words, he'll do it. He's also rather fond of contracts with very, very fine print. The other thing that doesn't help matters is that Mugsy is very aware that the "exact words" issue can get him out of trouble and get him more gems as a result. So, he has a tendency to speak in a vague, quasi-cryptic manner. He isn't aware that sometimes when he says things a certain way, it comes off as sounding more sinister than it is. All in all, it's really no wonder his reputation is declining.When Mugsy isn't running his business (and he almost always is, even when it isn't immediately obvious), he enjoys playing cards, eating new (and sometimes, unusual) foods, telling stories, and decorating his "office." So far, he has managed to avoid getting into too much trouble, but it's only a matter of time before he talks and schmoozes his way into it, one way or another. At heart, Mugsy is a good dog, even if he is a shady character. He is, at the very least, trustworthy to his family and his closest friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GingerbreadSpy Posted July 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2013 I had to pause working on it due to, well, work and tiredness and feeling a little sick. I will now resume working on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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