1. In-Character fields. All characters must fill out the following.

• Full Name: Zechariah Ambrosius Craddock
• Age: 26
• House: Hufflepuff
• Lineage: Halfblood
• Family background: Zech comes from a long line of pure-blooded Welsh witches known as the Faerlyes, from Tig "Fair Lies," the legendary Prophet in Wales who always gave prophecies of doom. The Faerlyes family began dying out after being cursed by Avarcus, who heard one Seer predict his future as the Dementor King. The curse caused Zechariah's mother to die shortly after his birth. Zech's muggle father decided to leave his daughter and son to the care of their Wizarding aunt and uncle. They were an eccentric pair, childless and impractical. Uncle Myrrdin worked in a highly specialized field of Magical Creatures; their aunt worked as a secretary in the Department of Mysteries. Myrddin, in particular, often gambled and is now in deep debt with various people.
• Family and Friends: Gwendolyn Craddock, mother (deceased). Samuel Craddock, father (deceased). Uncle Myrrdin and Aunt Agatha. Rhiannon Craddock-Wize (PC), sister and Healer. Soloman Wize, brother-in-law. Celeste Wize (PC), niece. Gabriel Wize, nephew. A set of triplets, more nephews. Kauton DeKere, on-and-off significant other (PC). Beck Astin (PC), roommate.
• Description: Standing at a rather imposing height, Zechariah has the appearance of being excessively lanky with large hands and feet. His usual long unkempt dirty pale blonde hair has been replaced by a cleaner cut, although the growing curls still partially hide his classical Anglo-Saxon face of a long sharp nose, long face, and thin lips. He usually keeps his gaze steadily staring at the ground or nothing in particular, mouth in a permanent grim line. Sharp, deep-set green eyes stand out from his otherwise plain features.
  His usual garments have more or less the same appearance of his hair: unduly neglected. Whether it is various un-patched holes in his robes, sleeves and hems too short or too long, or often mismatched colors and socks, Zech doesn't have what others call "good taste."
• Personality strengths: Despite not showing it very well, Zechariah has strength of moral character and is very kind and gentle at heart. He doesn't admit it to himself, but he still believes in the innate goodness of humankind and his dogged dedication to his work reflects his conviction. He is fiercely loyal to family and friends and will go out his way to help anyone he believes to be in a crutch.
• Personality weaknesses: Zechariah has weak social skills, still learning the ways of polite greetings and common courtesy. He often comes off as brusque because of his reticent, no-nonsense nature. He is stubborn to a fault, overprotective in any close relationship, and frequently doubts his self-worth. He has horrid organizational and computing skills, is a better follower than leader, and lacks good hygiene skills. Zech has been waging war against his alcoholism for the better part of eight years.

2. Depending on if you are applying for a student or an adult, fill out the appropriate forms for the character type: Adult

• Background1: Zech led a relatively normal childhood. He did not have the Gift of Sight and he soon grew tired of what he perceived as disappointment from those who expressed awe at his mother's gift. From an early age, he was known to have a nasty temper and anti-social personality. It was only natural then to turn to his love of Magical Creatures for comfort, always accompanying Uncle Myrrdin outside in learning about them. His best friends were three cats. In Hogwarts, Zechariah was sorted into Hufflepuff and at first performed dismally. He was notorious for losing points. In his third year he was suggested by Headmaster Dumbledore to attend Dueling Club in order to curb his rebellious nature. Rhiannon, older than Zech by two years, graduated Hogwarts and went on to become a Healer. By the time seventh year NEWTs rolled around, Zech had turned into a reserved young man who spent most of his time studying or helping out the Care of Magical Creatures professor or Hagrid. After graduating as one of the top students, he aspired to become an Auror.
• Background 2: During the summer after graduation, Zech met a young man already in the Auror Trainee program who told him of the harsh conditions. Zech dropped his dreams and worked in his uncle's research firm until his uncle expressed worry at him becoming more absorbed into his work and secluded from humans. Zech then started up Auror Training and began an on-off relationship with Hitwizard Trainee Kauton DeKere. It was also in this period that Zech's father died in a Dark Wizard attack on Muggles. Not long after, his sister got married to Soloman Wize, a professor of Magical Creatures at Hogwarts.
• Careers1: Unicorn/Thestral research. Avis Researching Incoporation. For three years Zechariah studied threstals and unicorns, particularly the relationships between them and their root ancestors. He travelled the world while gathering data on other Magical Creatures. He was known for being particularly gentle with the subjects he worked with.
• Career 2: MLE/InterLE. After being accepted into the Auror Training program in mid-1975, Zechariah worked under various Enforcers. He was promoted early to Senior Trainee later in the year.
• Skills strengths: Zechariah works hard to make up for his lack of talent. He's known for always being the first to arrive and last to leave Headquarters. His strength is wand combat, in which he demonstrates practiced skill and a flair for improvisation. He is always reliable, practical, prepared, and on the alert. He rarely complains. He is certified in Magical Creatures, Substances, Wards/Fritzes, Sniping, and is pursuing Advanced Undercover training, which he will complete in December 1979.
• Skills weaknesses: Zechariah's weakest point is interrogation and interviewing. He fails at consoling a grieving relative or fishing around for the right information. He is probably one of the only Aurors not trained extensively in a weapon or bare-handed physical combat. He still cannot brew antidotes very well. Zech has not attempted to and cannot perform any of the Unforgiveables. He has demonstrated he can be subject to the Imperius, although he has undergone training for that.
• Exams: 5 NEWTs- CoMC (O), Defense (O), Charms (E), Transfigurations (E), Potions (E)

3. IF APPLICABLE, fill out the following fields for your adult character type--Ministry, Death Eater, Underground/Dark, Teacher

Ministry:
Describe your knowledge of the theme, specifically as it relates to the Ministry of Magic and the department/position your character will be holding:

The British Ministry of Magic regulates the use of magic among the Wizarding world and keep the existence unknown to the magic-less Muggles. It is the chief governing body of the magical community of Great Britain and is headed by a Minister of Magic. The MLE is a department of the Ministry which deals with law enforcement and crime, especially of the magical kind. It investigates serious magical offenses and tracks down and eliminates suspected Dark Wizards, who illegally use Dark and outlawed magic. In particular, Aurors are also called Dark Wizard Catchers, for they are the ones who carry out the task of hunting them. The department is headed by Bartemius Crouch, a stern man with extreme policies against offenders.

The magical community is now very much aware of the rise of the Dark magic user Lord Voldemort. He has steadily gained power and followers who value pure-bloods over those of mixed or Muggle parentage. There are frequent news of kidnappings and deaths of both Muggle and Magical folks alike at the hand of suspected Dark Wizards. Paranoia levels are high, and people are deeply mistrustful--of the Ministry, of strangers, of each other. Now in the late 70’s, the differentiating opinions on policies against the rise of these new adversaries have divided the Department of MLE, as well as the whole Ministry and even the country in general. One group supporting the policies of Bartemius Crouch advocates the use of the Unforgivables when eliminating the Dark Wizards. Others lobby for a more moderate approach, arguing that using the Unforgivables lowers MLE down to the Dark Wizard’s level.

4. If applicable, fill out the following. Note that these may require additional applications to be filled out once your character has been accepted by email.

• Special Items: Zechariah has a watch, given to him by Kauton DeKere, which tells him her location at all times.