Rag Doll (Aerosmith)

NAME/ORIGIN
Character name	Rag Doll
Song/Album	"Rag Doll" / Permanent Vacation
Act	Aerosmith
Writer	Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Jim Vallance, Holly Knight
Release Date	1987
ABILITIES
Powers	-Extreme flexibility, possibly has flexible bones "Rag doll" -Never gets cold is "hot" -Somewhat "see" someone else's dreams "Try and tell me of an old dream" -Induce feelings of deja vu "New version of the old scene" -Become weightless (but can't fly as such) "Tap dancin' on a landmine"
Skills	Stealth -"They'll never see you leaving  by the back door" Dance "Keep shuffin'... do it till you're dizzy." "Tap dancin' on a landmine"
Attributes	-is being filmed for a documentary "Living in a movie" -prefers summer and tropical climates "hot time" -opportunistic "get it while it's easy" -driven "give it all you got" -gossips "speak easy on the grapevine"
Vulnerabilities	Tends toward alcoholism "Get crazy on the moonshine... sloe-gin fizzy"
Formidability	Mild
Attractiveness	"hot," a "cutie," "so fine"
Source	Mutation (speculative)
Goals	Mainstream success as a dancer
POSSESSIONS
Weapons	N/A
Amulets	N/A
Objects	N/A
Clothing	Dance rehearsal and performance clothes
Vehicles	an "old Tin Lizzie" (aka a Ford Model T from the 1920s)
Dwelling	N/A May move frequently
Milieu	Likes this one very private club, known only through rumor "Speakeasy on the grapevine"
BIOGRAPHY
Gender	Female
Age	Adult
Physique	Highly flexible
Ethnicity	N/A
Origin	N/A
Ancestry	N/A
Profession	Dancer, possibly a stripper for now
Education	Very low. May not have finished high school
SES	Low, for now. Is a "tramp" But is a social climber, using her hustle, dancing and fashion to increase her visibility in a fake-it-till-you-make-it effort "Keep shuffling in a shoe shine" Ultimately, she plans on being a success: "Getting ready for the big time."
Relationships	-Uncomfortable relationship with her father "Daddy's little cutie" -has a boyfriend, or at lest an ex "Come on up and see me... like you done before" -boyfriend was abusive "I'm ripping up a Rag Doll/ Like throwing away an old toy"
Pets	N/A but unlikely. Can barely support herself
PERSONALITY
Morality	Moral but has learned to be opportunistic
Intro/extrovert	Introvert unless performing
Intelligence	Average
Emotions	Fear. Is afraid someone (her ex?) will put her "out of her misery"
Sanity	Sane
Enemies	Abusive ex-boyfriend. Possibly abused by father as well
Narrative Function	Protagonist
Other Notes	Rag Doll is a tragic character. She was possibly abused by her father, although in what way and to what degree is hard to say. He was certainly possessive of her, taught her that her looks were paramount, and fostered her senses of low self-esteem and dependency. Later, she met a boy who abused her physically (he narrates this song) and makes her afraid for her life. She broke up with him, but now he stalks her. He claims he is only filming her for a documentary he is making about her abilities and skills to help her career; she's not sure how true this is. As to those abilities: Rag Doll learned early that her bones were somewhat rubbery and she had the ability to adjust her overall density. These abilities allowed her to move in unique ways. She has been trying all her life to channel her abilities into a dance career, but so far has only made it as far as the strip clubs. But there, she learned that appearances can lead to actual success, and so has been dressing like she is wealthier than she is (amazing what you can find in thrift stores) and listening to (and starting) rumors. Also, as she "runs hot," she can dress revealingly even when it is cold out. To further her unique look and appearance of wealth, she drives an antique car. Her troubled past and work in private clubs have given her a reason to find, then easy access to, alcohol. This is also becoming a problem. Adding to her issues are her mental powers. She can get flashes of other people's dreams, and these visions can make getting close to people difficult, for her and-- if she tells someone she can do this-- for them. She told her boyfriend about his dreams, for instance. Also, being with her tends to make people remember their pasts and see how they are repeating old patterns in their lives. Again, this makes people not want to be around her (no one wants to know the truth about themselves!). In fact, these factors, not her lack of dance skills, is what may be holding her back, career-wise. Despite her past, and her present obstacles, she is still determined to achieve success in the dance world.