User blog comment:Tanglefrost/Survivor: Con Dao- Character Applications/@comment-31532800-20200102131705/@comment-31532800-20200102141338

On the opposite end of the spectrum. I have a few non-american characters, that I like so hopefully you like this one.

Name (Age): Taylor Cakir (26) 

Current Residence: Oakland, California

Occupation: MMA Fighter/ Olympic Medalist

Claim to Fame: I'm proud of myself, being able to come to America as a Prize Fighter. I'm one of few Turkish Olympians to have won the medal, and have been able to prove myself as a strong woman for a long time.

Hobbies: Jogging, Hiking, Competitive Eating.

Pet Peeves: I'm not liking the Excuses of Man vs Woman, who is stronger, or saying that they are skewed in one way. I think everyone strong in their own way, no need the excuses, just do what you can do. Personal Attacks.

If You Could Have Three Things on the Island, What Would They Be and Why: Weights to stay in shape, Changes of clothes, deodorant.

SURVIVOR Contestant You Are Most Like (can be my fanon or canon): Maria Ortiz (Bermuda) or Turabi Camrikan (Turkish Survivor) I believe that strength matters a lot in this game, I grew up watching, not the american Survivor, but the Turkish one. I admire people who take charge of their fate and make it far on their own.

Reason for Being on SURVIVOR: I want to come on Survivor because I want to show the skills I have to the world. I want to be able to win this game as a woman, who played a game of strength, honesty and will more than anything. Loyalty and strength shouldn't been hated in a game where survival is needed.

Why You Will "Survive" SURVIVOR: I train daily. I keep my body in shape, and I know I will not break down. I know my limits and what I can do, and I want to exceed them, but I not going to break myself.

Why You Will Be the Sole SURVIVOR: I'm Strong, and I'm loyal to my friends. I can climb, and run. around camp, I'll be very useful and active. I think my ability to win challenges and my loyalty in the end will be rewarded. I want to be known as the strongest woman to win Survivor.

'''Rate you castway's strategic, physical and social game out of 10, 1 being the worst and 10 being the best. Provide a reason why you chose the numbers.'''

Strategic: 3- Low. She's most likely to follow someone who can come up with a winning strategy. If she feels like she's in danger then she'll try to sway the vote, but her physicality may doom her since that's the game she's wanting to play.

Physical: 10- She's always going to give it her all in every challenge no matter how threatening that makes her. She's also going to actively work around camp in building shelter and gathering wood making her a good asset in the pre-merge, but dangerous later on. Her physicality can also help her get hard to reach or find Idols if there are any.

Social: 6- Average/Slightly above average. With English not being her first language she may find it difficult communicating with people, but she's a very honest and loyal which can be very endearing traits. She's got a bit of a temper though. She understand the difference between game and reality, and won't tolerate anyone bringing up other's home lives to hurt them which can earn her allies or enemies.

'''What could cause your castaway to win? '''Her impressive physical Resume and work ethic, as well as her loyalty and likability can help her win in the right circumstances. She wants to play with loyalty and strength and wants to see a strong player win the game, so she'll do what she can to stand out and make herself the strongest player. Her social connections and willingness to defend others can also earn her some votes out of respect.

'''What could cause your castaway to lose? '''Her strengths are her biggest weaknesses. Her focus on her physical game over strategy can easily mark her as a challenge threat. This can also put her in a position where she's seen as a coattail rider to some, and her defending others can cost her if she puts the wrong people on the jury.

'''What kind of castaways would your castaways align with? '''Strong, hardworking Tribe mates, and people she bonds with easily. She could bridge the gap between older motherly/fatherly players and younger fit players in favor of keeping the tribe and her alliance physically and mentally strong.

'''What kind of characters would your castaways avoid or be enemies with? '''Whiny, lazy people/people who make excuses for everything. She's willing to trust and give the benefit of the doubt, but when someone gives nothing to the tribe, she won't hold back and will target them.

Please provide a small paragraph of backstory.

Hailing from Turkey, Taylor has been fighting for most of her life. When she was young, she was bullied a lot for being over weight and tall for a girl, and turned that pain into focus, joining a gym and taking up boxing to improve herself. She would later be recruited for the Turkish Olympic Team as a Boxer, where she would earn a medal. Using this success she then moved to america to pursue a career in Mixed Martial Arts. She has always sought to better herself and the ones she cares about with honest work and effort and believes anyone can do anything if they have the will to try. Since she's started fighting she's lost way more matches than she's won, but that doesn't stop her from getting back up and trying again. She's an honest and caring person, but can be rough in her manner of speaking, she'll stop to help those who need it, but won't help those who don't want to get better. She hates quitters.

'''Do you consent to having your manga altered (such as natural hair shades, eye colours, custom clothing/face details) if your castaway is cast? '''Absolutely if you need to.