A dream team is an imaginary gathering of the best in a field, placed together in an imaginary setting, because this dream team would normally never be able to be in the same place at the same time. This is due to some members being dead, mostly. However, I think my dream team is a possibility. I’m not looking for specific people, per se, I’m looking for a kind of person. I want to assemble a paranormal team. I want to do heavy research and seek out monsters, ghosts, and other paranormal things. Here is the list of people I am looking for, tell me if you are, or know anybody like this.
The Old Salt: Has been around the paranormal block more than a few times. He has seen things you wouldn’t believe and tells stories that would make the most hardened investigator’s skin crawl. He doesn’t focus on the technology aspect of paranormal hunting; he doesn’t care much for proof or convincing the world of the truth about the paranormal. He instead thinks the paranormal is a war on the human soul, and he is there to fight it when and how he can. He will always be there to remind the team of the seriousness of the paranormal and won’t allow any screwing around on his watch. He may seem grumpy and crotchety, but he is generally an advocate for good and for humanity. It probably isn’t necessary to include him in every investigation.
The Insensitive Sensitive: There’s no doubt she has some psychic ability. There’s also no doubt that she is often incorrect when using her psychic ability. She will be useful in determining whether or not an entity is in the room, but she shouldn’t be depended on to get a correct back-story. Because she is sensitive, she will be a nice conduit for picking up physical evidence. She will know where to look and signs to look for during an investigation. The moment she thinks she’s getting possessed by something, that will probably be a clue for the team to find themselves a new sensitive. Channeling is different, and is okay in small doses. A full on possession is proof that the sensitive is an outright liar or can’t control her abilities very well. As far as monsters and UFOs go, she could end up being useful if she is more than just sensitive and has true psychic ability. Monsters are often thought to be beings from another dimension and aliens are known to use psychic communication. The team just has to remember that The Insensitive Sensitive doesn’t hold all the answers, she, like everyone else is there to help find the answers.
The Newbie: Is pretty young and has a sense of wonder. He is new to the paranormal world and has never had his own paranormal experience, though he desperately wants one. He is willing to work hard to prove himself to the rest of the team. This includes doing the dirty or unwanted jobs. He will help go over evidence, crawl through a swampy area, even investigate the gross bathroom. The Newbie has yet to be jaded by hoaxes and misidentifications. He will lend a fresh eye to old evidence; and, though he will be wrong most of the time, at least it shows that he has an open mind and is not quick to dismiss everything when he sees it. He is great to work with because of his eagerness to learn. He will make many mistakes at first, but he will soon be a valuable asset to the team.
The Hard-Core Skeptic: Is a direct contrast to The Newbie. He doesn’t believe anything, even when he sees or hears it. He is very curious about the paranormal, but doesn’t believe that any kind of proof exists anywhere. The only way his mind can be changed is if a ghost or a monster walks right up to him, talks to him, and then poses for some really clear pictures. He is good to have around because he grounds the team. He doesn’t let anyone fly off the handle in excitement over tissue-thin evidence. The Hard-Core Skeptic can sometimes be a pain because he will scoff at the team’s best evidence. It’s really good to take him on investigations, because some phenomena might knock him down a peg. He probably wouldn’t do too well going over the evidence later because he will forget he was scared or intrigued during the investigation. The team may want answers, but The Hard-Core Skeptic will keep the team from finding something that isn’t there.
The Fact Finder: Knows everything about every place the team investigates. She has read more books on these locations than anyone knew ever existed. She is the tour guide of the team. She can give you all of the history of a location, paranormal or not. She helps prepare the team for any upcoming investigations by explaining everything that has ever occurred there. She will be well versed in factual history, as well as local myths and legends. She isn’t that essential to the investigation, but she will prove invaluable before and after. She may even provide logical explanations for events by her knowledge alone. She’ll be exceedingly helpful in finding paranormal trends from investigation to investigation.
The Techie: The name says it all. This guy loves exploring the paranormal, but loves using technology to do it even more. He is on the cutting edge of technological knowledge and thinks the team’s entire budget should be spent on new gadgets. He must be included in every investigation because he is the one that can ensure that all equipment is working properly and will be able to fix anything that malfunctions. He delights in going over investigation footage and can easily spot the difference between a paranormal anomaly and a technological anomaly. However, he might be kind of a snob in the fact that the other team members don’t understand the equipment as well as he does. He also won’t believe in anything paranormal unless it is captured on video or a sound recorder. A ghost may stare him in the face, but unless he has a camera to prove it to the world, the experience didn’t happen.
The Pretty Girl: Very attractive, but very capable. She is a very good and fearless investigator, but provides a little eye candy for the others. She has a minor flirtation with The Newbie and it provides the rest of the team something to talk about when they tire of talking about the paranormal. She is capable of almost any job that the team may need done. Her looks may even get witnesses to try and better explain themselves. She’ll prove to be a normal member of the team who happens to be pretty good looking.
The Dramatist: Can be either a male or a female. Just like in most professional settings, there are people so mired in their personal lives that they are hard to work with and are hard to rely on. The Dramatist is the very essence of this type of person. Because this is an investigation team and not a formal place to work, The Dramatist’s personality becomes greatly magnified. They just can’t seem to pull themselves together enough to get real work done. Their needy, and most likely ugly, significant other is on the top of their list at every moment, so getting them to focus is an uphill battle. The reason The Dramatist is kept around because they make a perfect scapegoat, and can easily be blamed if anything goes wrong. They may eventually quit the team on their own accord, but the team should just let The Dramatist be, because it’s funny to watch The Old Salt yell at them on every investigation.
The Angry Douche: Some may wonder how this guy ever found himself on a paranormal team. He is the epitome of a douche bag; his hair, his clothes, his demeanor. He thinks he is a better paranormal investigator than everyone else, not to mention, he thinks he’s better looking. He ridicules people that he doesn’t understand; this is why he and The Insensitive Sensitive are always at each others throats. He is only allowed to remain on the team because he gets pretty good results. Apparently, ghosts tire of his obnoxious behavior and find ways to reveal themselves, if only to shut him up. The rest of the team will be very annoyed that he keeps collecting such good evidence, but they will remain quiet, because evidence is evidence no matter how it’s attained.
The Voice of Reason: With so many strong and overwhelming personalities on one team, there needs to be a calming factor with neutral tendencies. This is where The Voice of Reason comes in. She remains upbeat and positive no matter how upset and frustrate the others get. She is very curious about the paranormal and has no selfish or hidden agenda. She is one of the best investigators on the team. She will be an on-site investigator or will simply go over evidence if she needs to do that. It is really nice to have someone so even tempered around to take such an outlandish hobby in stride and remain the stable of sanity.
The Freak Out: A much more jumpy version of The Insensitive Sensitive. He is always seeing and hearing something that isn’t really there, and he is definitely not happy about it. In fact, the paranormal realm is scary to him, but he is on the team because he is 100% sure it exists. He is very helpful when he is not in a haunted or monster infested place. He assists The Techie in setting up equipment and making repairs. He even does a good job when going over footage later. It’s safe to say, though, he will be the one to run first when things get dicey. Maybe he should just be the team’s childcare service, as long as the team members’ houses aren’t haunted.
The Conspiracy Theorist: Every team needs someone who thinks the world is out to get them. If anything, he keeps the team laughing. He fears The Techie and his abilities. He will often accuse The Techie of bugging his house and improper surveillance. The Conspiracy Theorist is the one the team wants to take on UFO hunts. He’s not afraid to accuse someone of hiding information and he is always sure that the government is behind all the cases the team investigates. He’s also good for history, but unlike The Fact Finder, his history is full of blme and secrecy. He’s the one the team wants to have around just in case they receive unwanted attention. The Conspiracy Theorist is good at staying in the shadows.
Where do I fit in among this motley crew? Obviously, I’m the fearless leader. I may not be as experienced as some of the other people, but I am good at rallying the troops and getting things done. These people are out there, they just need me to organize them.
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