We do have a rule in the Rules & FAQ, under Character Creation (specifically #3) where we ask that characters do not embody qualities, traits, or backgrounds that are similar to what we see in canon characters. In Character Creation rule #4, we do specify no military or nobility characters.

That said we are flexible when it comes to some of those things because, as you are no doubt aware, varied character backgrounds are what make RPs so fascinating and we do need some heavy-hitters to help move this plot along!

The problem we have is with trust. We have had at least a dozen people in the last year alone beg us for more important story characters when they first join, to which we have complied with a few caveats, only to have them get entrenched in multiple story plots and then disappear after maybe a month (one person disappeared literally the day after I approved their character idea, without ever submitting an application) without warning or explanation, leaving their partners and plots hanging. The amount of hand-waving I've had to do in my own threads & to the overarching plot because of this is really frustrating, and I'm sure other players share this sentiment.

Having high ranking characters (socially, militarily, politically, etc) requires trust — we need to be able to trust you that you won't use your character's power to godmode, or alter the plot from what Gia and I have planned, and whatnot. It's hard to have that trust in someone who has just joined.

I will be willing to hear your ideas via PM however, so we can see if we can reach a compromise or deal about the character. (:

EDIT: Ah, I see you submitted an application without waiting for a response. I do have qualms about this character, so please send me a PM at your earliest convenience. I'm not necessarily disallowing it, so please don't be discouraged, we just need to talk some finer points over (:

Also, in the future, if you want your character to be personally affected by a general plot please send me or Gia a PM first. For example, you've stated that your character's father was killed in the Koh Festival attack — however, there are no casualties in that attack at this point in time.