Hey there! I'm Grace. I'm a long-time fan of The Walking Dead and I decided to host a SYOC. Form is below, as well as storyline and a piece of the prologue because according to Fanfiction's rules: you are not allowed to make a non-story. Also because this SYOC involves two of my characters (no, it's not going to be all about them. I simply added them for my own pleasure).

Before you move on, if you would like to go the easier route into submitting an OC, there is a link on my profile to a google form you can easily fill out.

Rules/Requirements (a MUST READ before you move on)

1. No Mary Sues/Gary Stus

2. An OC can be any age but if they are younger than 10, you should keep them in the parents'/guardians' form submission

3. All questions are required to be answered, any missing will be a less chance of accepting

4. No relations to canon-characters or relationships with canon-characters of The Walking Dead. This is completely OC-centric.

5. If sending by PM, title it with Fallen Survivors: OC NAME

Storyline: After war, Lucas thought everything "bad" was over. He settled down with his 12-year-old daughter, Amity and found a job at a local auto repair store as a mechanic. Life was peaceful. Oh, boy was he wrong when the apocalypse hit. Lucas and Amity are forced out of their home and into the crazy, deadly world of the apocalypse. They are on the verge of death until another small group of survivors save them. Who are they?

Setting: They are currently in California during a very cold winter. The survivors are hiding out at a campsite up in the mountains, living in cabins.

That's where you guys come in. Some of you will be part of the small group, others will join later. Characters will have a share in each chapter; meaning everybody will get their time to shine. Nobody is just going to get little sentences (well, maybe sometimes), every OC has their own POV.

I have no aim at a specific amount of OCs, everybody is welcomed. However, I have high standards for my OCs and they absolutely have to fit into the storyline. Not everybody will be accepted, so be open-minded.

As for the basic information for Lucas and Amity, you are going to need it to fill out a certain area in your form.

Lucas:

Gender: Male

Age: 32

Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual/Straight. Lucas lost his wife to cancer while he was away at war five years prior to the apocalypse. That being said, he doesn't like to commit to a serious relationship with another woman. He prefers woman who can handle their own and has a thing for blue eyes.

Appearance: Lucas stands at 5"11 with a mesomorph build thanks to the military. He has a roundish face fitting his chocolate brown eyes and a light skin tone. His hair is a dark brown, styled in a modern pompadour. Lucas has a small scar that runs down to the right of his lips and another scar through his left brow.

Personality: Lucas is a compassionate guy with a lot of heart to give, however, he can be very unforgiving. He's bossy, another trait gained by the military, and blunt. He believes honesty is the best policy because without it, there's no loyalty. Lucas is team-spirited and collaborative which makes him extremely loyal to his friends and any group he chooses to become a part of. Although honest, he is secretive and keeps lots of important information to himself from his daughter. Partly because with the world they have come to live in; he doesn't want to take away the child in her. He's nurturing, often acting like a mother hen due to his years of raising Amity alone. Also because he has a big-heart and will treat his friends like family.

Former Job: Mechanic (former) Soldier (Former)

Amity:

Gender: Female

Age: 12

Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual/Straight. Being a little shy, she struggles with making friends, nonetheless talking to a person she admires. Like her father, she has a thing for guys with blue eyes and prefers if they were loyal and able to handle themselves.

Appearance: Amity stands at 5"1 with an slender build, her arms are shaped with muscle due to boxing but nothing extreme or noticeable. She has a roundish face fitting a pair of bright blue eyes, inherited by her mother and a light skin tone. Her hair is a dark brown, almost looking black unless in the sun; it's wavy usually up in a ponytail or in a braid. When colder weather comes, she'll usually wear a beanie. She a small birthmark on her right cheekbone.

Personality: Amity is a genuinely bright girl, always curious and innovative. She's adventurous thanks to her curiosity but doesn't like to take risks. Amity is agreeable and decisive as well as easy to talk to, but is easily affected by peer pressure. She's afraid to change and become cold-hearted like some people around her. She is big-hearted just like her father, and wants to treat the group like family.

OC Form:

Name: [include middle and last. Nicknames in ""]:

Gender:

Birth date [month and day only]:

Age:

Sexual Orientation [state accordingly and then explain what type of people your OC likes in personality, looks, ect.]:

Family:

Former Home:

Appearance [Brief description of what your character looks like]:

Race:

Ethnicity:

Height:

Weight:

Build:

Outfit 1:

Outfit 2:

Medical Conditions [Optional]:

Scars/Birthmarks:

Tattoos/Piercings:

Personality [Brief description your character's personality. Don't forget to try and balance the positives with negatives.]

Relationship with Amity:

Relationship with Lucas:

Intellectual Strengths:

Intellectual Weaknesses:

Combat Strengths:

Combat Weaknesses:

Fears:

Habits:

Hobbies:

Pre-Apocalypse [Describe what your character was like before zombies took over. What did they like to do? Where do they like to go? Etc.]:

Level of Education:

Former Job: [If applicable]

Gear [How prepared are your characters for the apocalypse? What do they wear? What are they carrying? Who are they with? Do they have shelter or are they on the move? What weapons are they carrying? Remember that the situation and environment will affect things like people and clothing.]:

Miscellaneous [Anything additional you want to add to your character goes here.]:

Piece of Prologue:

"Dad, where are we going?" Amity spoke in a concerned-filled voice, her blue eyes looking to meet mine. She sat impatiently in the passenger's seat next to me and her legs bounced up and down in a rhythm. Her brows furrowed and mouth formed in a firm line, waiting for an answer as we drove silently down the road.

"I don't know," I answered honestly, keeping my eyes on the stretching asphalt ahead of me. I didn't dare look at her; she'd notice the fear I had and the last thing I needed was for Amity to be worried. "Did you grab your inhaler?" I asked, attempting to change the subject.

To my avail, she nodded without a protest, reaching into her pocket to grab the portable device responsible in saving her from sudden asthma attacks. She hasn't used it since my wife died, but it was an essential need to be carried around just in case.

"Right here." She replied, waving the inhaler slightly.

I nodded, "good." Then the car ride went back to its tense silence.

The trees of the forest seemed to stretch farther as I continued down the road. Forests here are thick and with the waning sunlight, I knew this could get dangerous if we didn't find shelter soon. The virus excels in the city, however, I wasn't sure if the virus had spread to animals, meaning their could be trouble in the thick brush of the woods. All I know is that being stuck in a shed for a night is better than waiting to see what's out in the dark. My military experience has taught me to be cautious and that's what I was going to stick with throughout the rest of the night.

That is until my car broke down...

It's not my best piece, but it will be revised before the official prologue is out. Anyways, get into submitting those OCs and you shall see a chapter up and ready soon. Thank you!