02-19-2017, 02:37 AM
Hello all,
I'm not really good with introduction so I'll try to make it as interesting as possible... Hopefully!
First, I'll start with my past experience in role playing games.
I started in the good old days of Dungeon & Dragons 3.5 and tried them all till the 5th edition. I also played pathfinder, Shadowrun 4th (Anniversary) and 5th ed. Now, I'm not really used to RP in video games nor do I'm really good with forums; I realized there is so much to fill in or post somewhere that I felt a little bit confused/overwhelmed at first, but I'm pretty sure it will be the same learning curve as any tabletop. At least I know eventually I'll get by but with a little bit of guidance I'm sure won't be led astray!
Second, what are my past experience with MMO's?
This all started with UO (Utimate Online) then I shifted to FFXI because I was basically a huge fan of FF. If you ask, yes I did played all of them! (except the original ff3 damn emulator kept crashing...) After a while, WoW did won me over and I still buy the books of lore just to be kept well informed... the problem though the story was never that immersive. So when I discoverd ARR (to explain: FFXIV 1.0 was for me was in the same mess as FFXIII...) so realizing that ARR was under a new sun I took the dive (3 years ago). I used to quit now and then though, because RPing on Diabolos was never rewarding and finally all my friend quit, thus I decided to move to Balmung to also live under new light!
Third, Who am I?
I won't really disclose anything about me too personal, like name, sex, etcetera. But, I'm 29, studying in Hotel and Restaurant Management with a full time job in the same domain. Thus it keeps me busy. I generally prefer speaking about myself around a cup of coffee/beer even if it is around a virtual one! I'm married in RL but doesn't mean that this affect my character In Game. So while I'm talking about this, I consider myself a medium RPer because of time, though I munch on lore and history so if I ever do mistakes please do correct me! I also prefer staying in character as most of possible, obviously I still take tells and OOC messages to prepare.
Finally, Who is my character?
This for me is where I think I really don't know where to post this, so here is 100 questions that I have answered IC:
Thank you all, you're welcome to be critical!
Gwen Felheart
Balmung
P.S.: Enjoy some Caravan Palace, which explain society in a nutshell!
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I'm not really good with introduction so I'll try to make it as interesting as possible... Hopefully!
First, I'll start with my past experience in role playing games.
I started in the good old days of Dungeon & Dragons 3.5 and tried them all till the 5th edition. I also played pathfinder, Shadowrun 4th (Anniversary) and 5th ed. Now, I'm not really used to RP in video games nor do I'm really good with forums; I realized there is so much to fill in or post somewhere that I felt a little bit confused/overwhelmed at first, but I'm pretty sure it will be the same learning curve as any tabletop. At least I know eventually I'll get by but with a little bit of guidance I'm sure won't be led astray!
Second, what are my past experience with MMO's?
This all started with UO (Utimate Online) then I shifted to FFXI because I was basically a huge fan of FF. If you ask, yes I did played all of them! (except the original ff3 damn emulator kept crashing...) After a while, WoW did won me over and I still buy the books of lore just to be kept well informed... the problem though the story was never that immersive. So when I discoverd ARR (to explain: FFXIV 1.0 was for me was in the same mess as FFXIII...) so realizing that ARR was under a new sun I took the dive (3 years ago). I used to quit now and then though, because RPing on Diabolos was never rewarding and finally all my friend quit, thus I decided to move to Balmung to also live under new light!
Third, Who am I?
I won't really disclose anything about me too personal, like name, sex, etcetera. But, I'm 29, studying in Hotel and Restaurant Management with a full time job in the same domain. Thus it keeps me busy. I generally prefer speaking about myself around a cup of coffee/beer even if it is around a virtual one! I'm married in RL but doesn't mean that this affect my character In Game. So while I'm talking about this, I consider myself a medium RPer because of time, though I munch on lore and history so if I ever do mistakes please do correct me! I also prefer staying in character as most of possible, obviously I still take tells and OOC messages to prepare.
Finally, Who is my character?
This for me is where I think I really don't know where to post this, so here is 100 questions that I have answered IC:
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Part 1: The Basics
1.What is your full name?
-Guinevere Felheart... Felheart why? You will know overtime... except if you are a good contractor! [Sneers]
2.Where and when were you born?
-Eorzea, Ala Mhigo, 1st astral moon the 25th, 1548.
3.Who are/were your parents? (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.)
-Father: Ernest Dunkelheit (1523), was one of the strategist of Theoderic the king of ruin. As he foresaw the fall of the fist of Rhalgr, he knew that the mad king Theoderic would be put down by the corpse brigade. Knowing that this would create chaos and make Ala Mhigo at risk of invasion, he decided to take our family far from there. Therefore, saving us from the Garlean empire's conquest. By doing so, some of his comrades of arms (the one who survived and escaped later on) branded him a traitor. After that he was never the same, only a drunk at the pub fighting for gils so he can buy himself an other pint... Name: He was a roguish strategist: spying, stealing, sneaking, etc. And he helped Theoderic. Thus he was named after the darkness he brought and reside in...
I learned later that he was really working with the Garleans, he was one of the inciter, and when he got the chance to run away he did.Â
Mother: Lillian Henker (1524), she was never the talkative type, and most people knew little much about her. She always seemed annoyed and cold, just a glare from her eyes could shut the mouth of any self respected warriors out there. Some speculated that she was a witch, or an assassin sent by the imps. Those rumors only appeared after dad took us away, right before the invasion. The truth though she was a Beast-master and a skilled warrior. After she moved to Ul'dah though, like dad she became distant and finally disappeared. Maybe one day I'll know the story, but in the end she was never truly a mom. Name: On the battlefield she gained the name Henker which mean: executioner. Maybe a monk of the fist could testify about that...
4.Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like?
-One big brother (1544), Frederick, he went mad after we ran away from Ala Mhigo. He was a good Alchemist... some say he works for Garlemald; others say that is probably creating some sort of mad devices/creatures somewhere in a cave or long lost city. All I know, from rumors, is that he disappeared a little bit before the 7th Umbral era; he could be dead.
5.Where do you live now, and with whom? Describe the place and the person/people.
-I live alone in an apartment of Sultana's breath in the Goblet. My room is an office/library mostly. I changed the material inside for stone, feels more safe. The wall on the left when you enter are shelves with a huge collection of books. Walls are decorated with picture and notes of Eorzea. In the right corner you can find my office desk and a collection of spirits and wine. The middle of the room is decorated with the huge Eorzean map table, that I usually use to plan my next exploration/job. Finally, my bed and wardrobe are in the right corner near the entrance, and there are some books laying around which I'm not done ordering in alphabetical order.
6.What is your occupation?
-Scholar/Mercenary(mage): At the age of 15, I learned to be a mercenary under the wing of my mentor Sukana leader of the Amarok Syndicate; to make it short I ran away from home at 14, this is 5 years after we settled down in Ul'dah, my mom was gone, my brother mad and my dad somewhere in a pub so I decided to take my life in hand. Suka taught me the basics of fighting, but soon realised that my obsession for reading and exploring would lead me into a magical vocation. For a while, she let me practice with mages of the syndicate, and on our travels we would stop to pick some books. Over time, I became stronger but something was lacking: knowledge. Coincidentally, when I reached 20, while on our travels we met a Sharlayan scholar by the name of Laurensoix, he was in need of protection. Therefore, he paid us a really good fee for our services, a 10 years contract that stipulate that we will keep him safe during his travels from "anything", he was also happy to finally have a student (he was on the run of Sharlaya and wanted to share is knowledge before something happens to him). He taught me multiple things like: history, research, geography, astrology, advance magic, aether, *healing, etc. He died last year from a heart disease, I miss him, but we got a 2 years' payment as an extra bonus. To wrap this up, I'm a scholar who uses her training and her job as a mercenary to have access to places/people of knowledge and make extra money while at it.
7.Write a full physical description of yourself. You might want to consider factors such as: height, weight, race, hair and eye color, style of dress, and any tattoos, scars, or distinguishing marks.
-I'm 5'9"1/2 and weight 145lbs which is average for an Highlander. My hair is shoulder length, dark blond/Light brown whatever fits the description for "chatain" and I have grey eyes. I got bags under my eyes due to insomnia (caused by reading/studying). I like anything pretty; you will see me often change outfit or style depending how I feel. Our Mercenary group doesn't have any dress code but we all tend to wear black or white and our chocobos are soot black. I have a scar on my right eye and my left shoulder. No tattoos, no distinguishing marks.
8.To which social class do you belong?
-Refugee in the eyes of some Eorzean... I consider myself an eccentric mercenary with a temper.
9.Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?
-I'm allergic to dust and have an intolerance to milk.Â
10. Are you right- or left-handed?
-Right-Handed (writing) ambidextrous (fighting).
11. What does your voice sound like?
-Loud, strong but also feminine.
12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently?
-"Praise for your own sins, then cry for your own darkness..."
-"If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them."
-Don't you see I'm reading?!
-Hmmm?
-[Mumbles]
-[Swears]
13. What do you have in your pockets?
-Gil Pouch, keys of my apartment, chocobo license, old runes and some official IDs.
14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics?
-I talk a lot (even worst when I'm stress). When I'm lost in thought, I often tap my index and my thumb of my right hand together. My Obsession to make things tidy and straight makes decorating a chore and it gives me a really bad temper. I also mumble when I think out loud.
Part 2: Growing Up
15. How would you describe your childhood in general?
-Not the best a little girl could have, but I could say that starting my teenage years everything felled into place and I don't regret anything since. Now, I do love Ala Mhigo, what happened to it and us is a tragedy and nobody should live through that! This doesn't excuse how shitty my parents were, they gave me hell wrapped in gloom with a nice Fucking bow of despair stick on top...
My teenage years under the care of Sukana were the best and without her I would probably be dead somewhere...
16. What is your earliest memory?
-The view from the mountains, I remember been breathless while staring at the horizon, it felt like time stopped.
17. How much schooling have you had?
-I learned to fight, haggle, steal, protect, teamwork and all the other skills necessary to be a mercenary with the Amarok Syndicate. I learned the basics of magic with some of the mages in our group. Obviously, I spent 8 years with a Sharlayan scholar which helped a lot. In Ala Mhigo, I did the basic schooling till the age of 9.
18. Did you enjoy school?
-School of life, yes, walking around and experiencing the world at the same time while learning something important is really enjoyable. Picking a book and relaxing while reading is also pleasant. Having a know it all Scholar as a teacher, that is a game changer, and it was really fun to learn tidbits of Eorzea! To answer the question yes, I love learning...
19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities?
-Within the Amarok Syndicate. (Mercenary Group) and with laurensoix the sharlayan scholar.
20. While growing up, did you have any role models? If so, describe them.
-Sukana, she is one of the toughest women I know, and for a leader of a mercenary group she takes care of all of us like we are family! She's an Iron lady with a strong will, if anything would happen to us she would sacrifice herself to save us. Now, my mentor is always prepared and she always prepares 2-3 plan ahead, she told me consistently to plan A to Z because you never know what life will throw at you. Â
21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family?
-With my birth family, not at all, I hate them from the deep of my core. I would not have run away if I loved them, the more I distance myself the better I feel. Now, the Amarok Syndicate is my new family, and the members I love the 17 of them, they are the one who took care of me and taught me everything. For me, this is the family I picked and I would give my life to them like they would give their life for me!
22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
-To be an explorer, the idea of traveling around Hydaelyn discovering new artifacts and lore from our ancestors sounded really great. But, we are in a world of war, running away from Ala Mhigo changed everything and with time I just wanted to fight back, thus when Suka took care of me I wanted to become the best god damned mercenary. The more I make a profit the more I can explore, and being a mercenary has its own perks and charmed, usually nobody asks questions too! [Smirks]
23. As a child, what were your favorite activities?
-Reading.
24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display?
-Not much, I was often in the moon, staring at my environment or reading books somewhere calm.
25. As a child, were you popular? Who were your friends, and what were they like?
-No, Ala Mhigans are warriors by nature, thus when the other kids realised I was a nerd they tried bullying me. When they realise most of the time I was ignoring them or that I could run away and hide in my little sanctuary they just stopped. For them I wasn't worth if they couldn't reach me... I don't know if worst bullies would have showed up later on, because we had to run away from the Garlean invasion...
26. When and with whom was your first kiss?
- [blushes, then look annoyed] I'm not answering this question...!
27. Are you a virgin? If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity?
-What is it with those sexual questions... no I'm not a virgin... next!
28. If you are a supernatural being, tell the story of how you became what you are or first learned of your own abilities. If you are just a normal human, describe any influences in your past that led you to do the things you do today.
-If you would ask this question to a supernatural being do you think he would answer? Long story short I'm really a good mage, is that supernatural? No! Last time I checked in Eorzea it is common, now if you would ask a Garlean maybe for them it is! [Laughs] My time with Laurensoix helped bolster my magic capabilities and its understanding. I would like to create a new style of magic before dying or discover a new type!
Part 3: Past Influences
29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?
-Running away from home, and make a life for myself.
30. Who has had the most influence on you?
-Sukana and Laurensoix. (Everybody thought that he was a pacifist like the rest of those Sharlayan, he wasn't...)
31. What do you consider your greatest achievement?
-When I was finally considered a full fledge member of the Amarok Syndicate and passing Laurensoix's ultimate test, both of those thing was really hard to achieve and I had to go through rigorous training. I'm proud I survived the first test and I'm happy that my mind didn't break on the second one.
32. What is your greatest regret?
-For now, it is the fact that I never found my mom and killed her. As soon as I find her then I my life will without regret till something else happens... [Thinks]
33. What is the evilest thing you have ever done?
-Killing people would be an overstatement. Mercenaries come across a lot of dangers and the line between beast and man is often crossed, except if that beast is your dad. I don't know what he was doing there that night and he came out of nowhere like a raging animal that caught some disease! I fought for my life and killed it... or him...? to finally realise it was him! Now defending myself is not evil, but the fact that I was never actually sad for killing him and I actually felt good; like putting a savage/traitorous animal down.
34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind?
-Not yet.
35. When was the time you were the most frightened?
-That is a hard one... but I remember when I was 24, near Bahamut awakening, everything was getting tense. So, we got ambushed by some assassins that was after Laurensoix and one of them shot a poisoned arrow right through my left shoulder while I was defending against another assailant; this is when I got both of my scars... after this everything went black... [ponders] That was the toughest week of my life. I felt like death was close and watching me, her breath chill like the winters of Coerthas Western Highland was penetrating my skin to brush against my bones... At this point I was scared, scared of dying...
36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you?
-Any first impression, I'm really a clumsy when making new connections/friends.
37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why?
-My parents but this is kind of impossible though! [Laugh]
38. What is your best memory?
-Probably starting when I was 15 to now! Seriously, my life right now, what I'm doing and everything that I saw or will see... I mean this is an endless memory, until I see her... [looks agitated]
39. What is your worst memory?
-Did you ever saw a naked Lalafel... You don't want to know... god I still want to punch that jerk! [Yells at her Lalafel friend] He's a weirdo when he drinks... [Shivers]
Part 4: Beliefs And Opinions
40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?
-Realist... probably a little bit nihilistic fatalist...
41. What is your greatest fear?
-Dying before I reach my goals...
42. What are your religious views?
-I'm not too sure about this...
43. What are your political views?
-I don't really care about politics, if I can profit from one of the parties and at the same time have access to their libraries or any other form of knowledge I don't mind who wins, in the end somebody will pay for something far nastier than me and my friends if that leader isn't good!
44. What are your views on sex?
-People are free to live the way they like; I have no problem with anything really.
45. Are you able to kill? Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable?
-Yes, but we have rules in the syndicate, they are set as a moral code that we have to respect. People that we never kill or act against are: our contractors, the innocents, the kids and just for pleasure. Let me explain, as soon as we accept a contract we can't accept money from a second party to double cross it, this would be unethical and would be really bad for our reputation. There is an exception though, if the guy seeking protection or whatever is using us to commit rape, murder, etc. you see the drill... Then, I can terminate him on the spot. Even if we are mercenaries we still have some values and honor and we don't tolerate miscreant! For the innocents and kids caught in the cross fire, we will try to protect them or bring the action further away. Kids have a little extra perk, obviously, we will save them for free if anything happen to them even if we are off duty. People that abuse kids are better dead anyway, this is a free service to society, for our future generation! [smiles]
46. In your opinion, what is the evilest any human being could do?
-Using the innocence of children's for gain or for labor, killing or abusing them. For me, anything that someone think they can get from kids are just beyond evil. Leave the kids alone and let them be kids. If anyone think they can escape with it, I'll make sure to give them some Amarok's medicine! [Sneers]
47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?
-Yes and no, love is something that always need to be worked at. If you don't put your energy into it then the lightning will stop and then fade... so if you truly love someone tell them everyday and count all the little gestures that both of you do to each other.
48. What do you believe makes a successful life?
-Freedom to live your life the way you want. Obviously we need rules/laws or else where is the fun of breaking them, what I mean is live your life at the fullest and make a profit out of it! Obviously if you go against our values of me and my friends we will pay you a visit you evil voidsent!
49. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings (i.e. do you hide your true self from others, and in what way)?
-I'm pretty open, when you start to know me, but before that mind your own business!
50. Do you have any biases or prejudices?
-I just can't trust Lalafels... They hide something behind that smile... [Yells:] I'm talking about you Dederaku Weweraku! You little mischievous nudist!
51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances? Why do you refuse to do it?
-We are not assassins... stop asking me to kill your neighbor or your unwanted child or whatever mistress you are hiding... go get yourself a real assassin! [whispers:] obviously I'll track those hillbillies later on, if they contract an assassin to kill an innocent then I'll dispatch both, the assassin for accepting such crude request and the little imp for plotting murder. Most of the time assassins has a bounty on their head anyway and the good ones are loaded with good equipment to resell! [winks]
52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)?
-My friends, knowledge, the world and my mercenary group.Â
Part 5: Relationships With Others
53. In general, how do you treat others (politely, rudely, by keeping them at a distance, etc.)? Does your treatment of them change depending on how well you know them, and if so, how?
-It depends how I know them, usually I'm more closed up and shy to start a relationship. But, as soon as I know someone I can be a real motor mouth. I'm usually polite with people except if I'm pissed or hate your guts.
54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why?
- The Amarok Syndicate, I was raised in the group and for me they are my family.
55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why?
-Same as previous question.
56. Who are your friends? Do you have a best friend? Describe these people.
-I had a best friend... but she disappeared... Its like my memory... Can't remember what she looked like! [Looks concerned]
57. Do you have a spouse or significant other? If so, describe this person.
-No.
58. Have you ever been in love? If so, describe what happened.
-Not really.
59. What do you look for in a potential lover?
-Someone that is able to defend him/herself, obviously not a douchebag... hate those muscular "dude" showing off all the time, sorry if you have no brain move along. Personality should be authentic. I prefer people that are clean and look well and possess some common sense & knowledge as well as some initiative. I don't see the point of this question really...
60. How close are you to your family?
-I kind of answer that already, not close at all. Except if its my true family in the syndicate then yes...
61. Have you started your own family? If so, describe them. If not, do you want to? Why or why not?
-I'm not sure yet, maybe getting married but kids are not an option in this world plague by war...
62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help?
-What I have learned is to always try to turn to yourself. You should always figure out the problem on your own and then face it. Obviously in a life and death situation I'll turn to my friends.
63. Do you trust anyone to protect you? Who, and why?
-Sukana, she's my mentor since I'm 15... I have the impression that I'll repeat myself often...
64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you?
-I seriously don't care, I'll be dead and nothing would change. Probably friends, lover, etc. The usual... You know what I don't want to die or else I would miss myself!
65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why?
-My mom because she just never wanted us or even cared, and she disappeared... I want to kill that bitch! [Angry]
66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?
-Argue
67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?
-I'm more of a right hand, I like advising and supporting a good leader... nobody would listen to me anyway...
68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people? Why or why not?
-I don't really care, as a mercenary I would pick smaller crowds then I would feel more comfortable if anything happens...
69. Do you care what others think of you?
-I really don't care; they don't like me then don't talk to me. They don't like how I look I'll gladly ripped their eyeballs for a price. [smirks]
Part 6: Likes And Dislikes
70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes?
-Reading and exploring, going out to learn new things is just one of the best sensation. If I can make some gils while I'm at it then it is even better!
71. What is your most treasured possession?
-My books.
72. What is your favorite color?
-Black and white.
73. What is your favorite food?
-I like meat and I'm also a huge fan of the Bismarck in Limsa Lominsa... my little sin in food though is Doma's culinary art, something in their way of cooking is special I just can't resist!
74. What, if anything, do you like to read?
-Anything, historic to novels if it is interesting I'll enjoy!
75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)?
-Music, paintings/drawings, Books.
76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs? If so, why? Do you want to quit?
-I like my alcohol... no! Â
77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night?
-If I'm not out exploring or on a job, reading and drinking.
78. What makes you laugh?
-Those questions...
79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you?
-I'll probably say something because I'm somebody that is direct... If that don't work...
80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself?
-Read
81. How do you deal with stress?
-Relax in my little apartment or go on a job.
82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?
-I usually plan ahead.
83. What are your pet peeves?
-I hate people that touches me when they are talking, like putting their hands on my shoulder, patting my arms, poking me or getting way to close... it annoys me to the point I just want to cast a barrier spell to repel them... [whispers:] they are worst then flies heurg... [looks disgust]
Part 7: Self Images And Etc.
84. Describe the routine of a normal day for you. How do you feel when this routine is disrupted?
-[Sigh] In the morning I usually prepare a pot of tea and a simple breakfast in one of the safe house of Amarok. I enjoy my breakfast outside on the patio or near one of the windows. Then I'll go check if there is any mission I can participate in. If yes, off I go. If no, then I go in my room read till lunch time, if I'm in Limsa than I have lunch at the Bismarck, anywhere else I'll grab something at the market and then proceed to shop. Often, I'll stop at the chocobo stable check on Tenebris and then take a walk till 4pm. After this I'll go train till 6 pm and take a bath after. Finally, I'll grab a bite either by myself or with my group, often we enjoy some beers till midnight. I'm not bind in this routine because when we get a job usually days can be drastically different from job to job, so this routine is mostly when I'm off duty...
85. What is your greatest strength as a person?
-That I'm always ready to learn. Everyday there is something new to learn and if you tell me otherwise you must be really shallow...Â
86. What is your greatest weakness?
-I'm really judgmental which in returns makes me really nihilistic, I don't see where we can fix the world, some people will always be corrupted or do evil. Even if you bring peace at some point somebody will tell you they are not happy with your vision, thus restarting the vicious circle again... so better make profit out of all this...
87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
-My temper, sometimes I'm impatient with people which leaves a bad impression or scares them away...Â
88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted?
-About my feelings, Introverted, to talk around and tell stories about past missions with my follow brother/sister in arms I'm extroverted.
89. Are you generally organized or messy?
-Organised, messy drives me nuts...
90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at.
-Good: Magic, Learning, Reading
-Bad: Patience, Sleep, Listening
91. Do you like yourself?
-Yes... [Smiles]
92. What are your reasons for being an adventurer (or doing the strange and heroic things that RPG characters do)? Are your real reasons for doing this different than the ones you tell people in public? (If so, detail both sets of reasons…)
-I'm a mercenary that seeks knowledge to find or create a new form of magic and I like to explore while I'm at it. Now, why do I like to save people because I'm paid to do so! We often pick the good contract, because we do background checks [smirks] Let say if somebody falls through the cracks, I'm pretty sure I explained what will happen to them... or we do it on purpose... [sneers] Just to say we usually ask for up front payment (around 50-60%) so... yes... [laugh]
93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime?
-Creating or finding new form of magic! There is also lost cities, lost civilization and old documentation I would like to learn about or put my hands on! So much knowledge forgotten over the centuries just laying there ready to be uncovered! (for example the palace of the dead which is popular lately; got hired often for that or to help with the studies!)
94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
-Either in a new area to explore or a new continent... We should get rid of those imps scums when I think about it, because they make my job harder and also make exploring a Eorzean thing...
95. If you could choose, how would you want to die?
-Of old age, or never... now where can I find the secret of eternity... [thinks]
96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left.
-Read my favorite book, eat at the Bismarck and probably try to kill all the syndicate in Ul'dah.
97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death?
-That a mercenary found or created a new kind of magic/magical device/etc. (Be imaginative) and also published a series of fundamental books on magic! If not, then I can be remembered as the evil mercenary witch that try to get rid of all corrupted A** holes with her fel magic...Â
98. What three words best describe your personality?
-Ambitious, Intelligent and Talkative.
99. What three words would others probably use to describe you?
-Bad-tempered, Talkative, Devious.
100. If you could, what advice would you, the player, give to your character? (You might even want to speak as if he or she were sitting right here in front of you, and use proper tone so he or she might heed your advice…)
-Try to listen sometimes, I know you like talking a lot because you're passionate, but listen... maybe this one day will save you or a friend... or you will learn something important!
Part 1: The Basics
1.What is your full name?
-Guinevere Felheart... Felheart why? You will know overtime... except if you are a good contractor! [Sneers]
2.Where and when were you born?
-Eorzea, Ala Mhigo, 1st astral moon the 25th, 1548.
3.Who are/were your parents? (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.)
-Father: Ernest Dunkelheit (1523), was one of the strategist of Theoderic the king of ruin. As he foresaw the fall of the fist of Rhalgr, he knew that the mad king Theoderic would be put down by the corpse brigade. Knowing that this would create chaos and make Ala Mhigo at risk of invasion, he decided to take our family far from there. Therefore, saving us from the Garlean empire's conquest. By doing so, some of his comrades of arms (the one who survived and escaped later on) branded him a traitor. After that he was never the same, only a drunk at the pub fighting for gils so he can buy himself an other pint... Name: He was a roguish strategist: spying, stealing, sneaking, etc. And he helped Theoderic. Thus he was named after the darkness he brought and reside in...
I learned later that he was really working with the Garleans, he was one of the inciter, and when he got the chance to run away he did.Â
Mother: Lillian Henker (1524), she was never the talkative type, and most people knew little much about her. She always seemed annoyed and cold, just a glare from her eyes could shut the mouth of any self respected warriors out there. Some speculated that she was a witch, or an assassin sent by the imps. Those rumors only appeared after dad took us away, right before the invasion. The truth though she was a Beast-master and a skilled warrior. After she moved to Ul'dah though, like dad she became distant and finally disappeared. Maybe one day I'll know the story, but in the end she was never truly a mom. Name: On the battlefield she gained the name Henker which mean: executioner. Maybe a monk of the fist could testify about that...
4.Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like?
-One big brother (1544), Frederick, he went mad after we ran away from Ala Mhigo. He was a good Alchemist... some say he works for Garlemald; others say that is probably creating some sort of mad devices/creatures somewhere in a cave or long lost city. All I know, from rumors, is that he disappeared a little bit before the 7th Umbral era; he could be dead.
5.Where do you live now, and with whom? Describe the place and the person/people.
-I live alone in an apartment of Sultana's breath in the Goblet. My room is an office/library mostly. I changed the material inside for stone, feels more safe. The wall on the left when you enter are shelves with a huge collection of books. Walls are decorated with picture and notes of Eorzea. In the right corner you can find my office desk and a collection of spirits and wine. The middle of the room is decorated with the huge Eorzean map table, that I usually use to plan my next exploration/job. Finally, my bed and wardrobe are in the right corner near the entrance, and there are some books laying around which I'm not done ordering in alphabetical order.
6.What is your occupation?
-Scholar/Mercenary(mage): At the age of 15, I learned to be a mercenary under the wing of my mentor Sukana leader of the Amarok Syndicate; to make it short I ran away from home at 14, this is 5 years after we settled down in Ul'dah, my mom was gone, my brother mad and my dad somewhere in a pub so I decided to take my life in hand. Suka taught me the basics of fighting, but soon realised that my obsession for reading and exploring would lead me into a magical vocation. For a while, she let me practice with mages of the syndicate, and on our travels we would stop to pick some books. Over time, I became stronger but something was lacking: knowledge. Coincidentally, when I reached 20, while on our travels we met a Sharlayan scholar by the name of Laurensoix, he was in need of protection. Therefore, he paid us a really good fee for our services, a 10 years contract that stipulate that we will keep him safe during his travels from "anything", he was also happy to finally have a student (he was on the run of Sharlaya and wanted to share is knowledge before something happens to him). He taught me multiple things like: history, research, geography, astrology, advance magic, aether, *healing, etc. He died last year from a heart disease, I miss him, but we got a 2 years' payment as an extra bonus. To wrap this up, I'm a scholar who uses her training and her job as a mercenary to have access to places/people of knowledge and make extra money while at it.
7.Write a full physical description of yourself. You might want to consider factors such as: height, weight, race, hair and eye color, style of dress, and any tattoos, scars, or distinguishing marks.
-I'm 5'9"1/2 and weight 145lbs which is average for an Highlander. My hair is shoulder length, dark blond/Light brown whatever fits the description for "chatain" and I have grey eyes. I got bags under my eyes due to insomnia (caused by reading/studying). I like anything pretty; you will see me often change outfit or style depending how I feel. Our Mercenary group doesn't have any dress code but we all tend to wear black or white and our chocobos are soot black. I have a scar on my right eye and my left shoulder. No tattoos, no distinguishing marks.
8.To which social class do you belong?
-Refugee in the eyes of some Eorzean... I consider myself an eccentric mercenary with a temper.
9.Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?
-I'm allergic to dust and have an intolerance to milk.Â
10. Are you right- or left-handed?
-Right-Handed (writing) ambidextrous (fighting).
11. What does your voice sound like?
-Loud, strong but also feminine.
12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently?
-"Praise for your own sins, then cry for your own darkness..."
-"If knowledge can create problems, it is not through ignorance that we can solve them."
-Don't you see I'm reading?!
-Hmmm?
-[Mumbles]
-[Swears]
13. What do you have in your pockets?
-Gil Pouch, keys of my apartment, chocobo license, old runes and some official IDs.
14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics?
-I talk a lot (even worst when I'm stress). When I'm lost in thought, I often tap my index and my thumb of my right hand together. My Obsession to make things tidy and straight makes decorating a chore and it gives me a really bad temper. I also mumble when I think out loud.
Part 2: Growing Up
15. How would you describe your childhood in general?
-Not the best a little girl could have, but I could say that starting my teenage years everything felled into place and I don't regret anything since. Now, I do love Ala Mhigo, what happened to it and us is a tragedy and nobody should live through that! This doesn't excuse how shitty my parents were, they gave me hell wrapped in gloom with a nice Fucking bow of despair stick on top...
My teenage years under the care of Sukana were the best and without her I would probably be dead somewhere...
16. What is your earliest memory?
-The view from the mountains, I remember been breathless while staring at the horizon, it felt like time stopped.
17. How much schooling have you had?
-I learned to fight, haggle, steal, protect, teamwork and all the other skills necessary to be a mercenary with the Amarok Syndicate. I learned the basics of magic with some of the mages in our group. Obviously, I spent 8 years with a Sharlayan scholar which helped a lot. In Ala Mhigo, I did the basic schooling till the age of 9.
18. Did you enjoy school?
-School of life, yes, walking around and experiencing the world at the same time while learning something important is really enjoyable. Picking a book and relaxing while reading is also pleasant. Having a know it all Scholar as a teacher, that is a game changer, and it was really fun to learn tidbits of Eorzea! To answer the question yes, I love learning...
19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities?
-Within the Amarok Syndicate. (Mercenary Group) and with laurensoix the sharlayan scholar.
20. While growing up, did you have any role models? If so, describe them.
-Sukana, she is one of the toughest women I know, and for a leader of a mercenary group she takes care of all of us like we are family! She's an Iron lady with a strong will, if anything would happen to us she would sacrifice herself to save us. Now, my mentor is always prepared and she always prepares 2-3 plan ahead, she told me consistently to plan A to Z because you never know what life will throw at you. Â
21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family?
-With my birth family, not at all, I hate them from the deep of my core. I would not have run away if I loved them, the more I distance myself the better I feel. Now, the Amarok Syndicate is my new family, and the members I love the 17 of them, they are the one who took care of me and taught me everything. For me, this is the family I picked and I would give my life to them like they would give their life for me!
22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
-To be an explorer, the idea of traveling around Hydaelyn discovering new artifacts and lore from our ancestors sounded really great. But, we are in a world of war, running away from Ala Mhigo changed everything and with time I just wanted to fight back, thus when Suka took care of me I wanted to become the best god damned mercenary. The more I make a profit the more I can explore, and being a mercenary has its own perks and charmed, usually nobody asks questions too! [Smirks]
23. As a child, what were your favorite activities?
-Reading.
24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display?
-Not much, I was often in the moon, staring at my environment or reading books somewhere calm.
25. As a child, were you popular? Who were your friends, and what were they like?
-No, Ala Mhigans are warriors by nature, thus when the other kids realised I was a nerd they tried bullying me. When they realise most of the time I was ignoring them or that I could run away and hide in my little sanctuary they just stopped. For them I wasn't worth if they couldn't reach me... I don't know if worst bullies would have showed up later on, because we had to run away from the Garlean invasion...
26. When and with whom was your first kiss?
- [blushes, then look annoyed] I'm not answering this question...!
27. Are you a virgin? If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity?
-What is it with those sexual questions... no I'm not a virgin... next!
28. If you are a supernatural being, tell the story of how you became what you are or first learned of your own abilities. If you are just a normal human, describe any influences in your past that led you to do the things you do today.
-If you would ask this question to a supernatural being do you think he would answer? Long story short I'm really a good mage, is that supernatural? No! Last time I checked in Eorzea it is common, now if you would ask a Garlean maybe for them it is! [Laughs] My time with Laurensoix helped bolster my magic capabilities and its understanding. I would like to create a new style of magic before dying or discover a new type!
Part 3: Past Influences
29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?
-Running away from home, and make a life for myself.
30. Who has had the most influence on you?
-Sukana and Laurensoix. (Everybody thought that he was a pacifist like the rest of those Sharlayan, he wasn't...)
31. What do you consider your greatest achievement?
-When I was finally considered a full fledge member of the Amarok Syndicate and passing Laurensoix's ultimate test, both of those thing was really hard to achieve and I had to go through rigorous training. I'm proud I survived the first test and I'm happy that my mind didn't break on the second one.
32. What is your greatest regret?
-For now, it is the fact that I never found my mom and killed her. As soon as I find her then I my life will without regret till something else happens... [Thinks]
33. What is the evilest thing you have ever done?
-Killing people would be an overstatement. Mercenaries come across a lot of dangers and the line between beast and man is often crossed, except if that beast is your dad. I don't know what he was doing there that night and he came out of nowhere like a raging animal that caught some disease! I fought for my life and killed it... or him...? to finally realise it was him! Now defending myself is not evil, but the fact that I was never actually sad for killing him and I actually felt good; like putting a savage/traitorous animal down.
34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind?
-Not yet.
35. When was the time you were the most frightened?
-That is a hard one... but I remember when I was 24, near Bahamut awakening, everything was getting tense. So, we got ambushed by some assassins that was after Laurensoix and one of them shot a poisoned arrow right through my left shoulder while I was defending against another assailant; this is when I got both of my scars... after this everything went black... [ponders] That was the toughest week of my life. I felt like death was close and watching me, her breath chill like the winters of Coerthas Western Highland was penetrating my skin to brush against my bones... At this point I was scared, scared of dying...
36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you?
-Any first impression, I'm really a clumsy when making new connections/friends.
37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why?
-My parents but this is kind of impossible though! [Laugh]
38. What is your best memory?
-Probably starting when I was 15 to now! Seriously, my life right now, what I'm doing and everything that I saw or will see... I mean this is an endless memory, until I see her... [looks agitated]
39. What is your worst memory?
-Did you ever saw a naked Lalafel... You don't want to know... god I still want to punch that jerk! [Yells at her Lalafel friend] He's a weirdo when he drinks... [Shivers]
Part 4: Beliefs And Opinions
40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?
-Realist... probably a little bit nihilistic fatalist...
41. What is your greatest fear?
-Dying before I reach my goals...
42. What are your religious views?
-I'm not too sure about this...
43. What are your political views?
-I don't really care about politics, if I can profit from one of the parties and at the same time have access to their libraries or any other form of knowledge I don't mind who wins, in the end somebody will pay for something far nastier than me and my friends if that leader isn't good!
44. What are your views on sex?
-People are free to live the way they like; I have no problem with anything really.
45. Are you able to kill? Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable?
-Yes, but we have rules in the syndicate, they are set as a moral code that we have to respect. People that we never kill or act against are: our contractors, the innocents, the kids and just for pleasure. Let me explain, as soon as we accept a contract we can't accept money from a second party to double cross it, this would be unethical and would be really bad for our reputation. There is an exception though, if the guy seeking protection or whatever is using us to commit rape, murder, etc. you see the drill... Then, I can terminate him on the spot. Even if we are mercenaries we still have some values and honor and we don't tolerate miscreant! For the innocents and kids caught in the cross fire, we will try to protect them or bring the action further away. Kids have a little extra perk, obviously, we will save them for free if anything happen to them even if we are off duty. People that abuse kids are better dead anyway, this is a free service to society, for our future generation! [smiles]
46. In your opinion, what is the evilest any human being could do?
-Using the innocence of children's for gain or for labor, killing or abusing them. For me, anything that someone think they can get from kids are just beyond evil. Leave the kids alone and let them be kids. If anyone think they can escape with it, I'll make sure to give them some Amarok's medicine! [Sneers]
47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?
-Yes and no, love is something that always need to be worked at. If you don't put your energy into it then the lightning will stop and then fade... so if you truly love someone tell them everyday and count all the little gestures that both of you do to each other.
48. What do you believe makes a successful life?
-Freedom to live your life the way you want. Obviously we need rules/laws or else where is the fun of breaking them, what I mean is live your life at the fullest and make a profit out of it! Obviously if you go against our values of me and my friends we will pay you a visit you evil voidsent!
49. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings (i.e. do you hide your true self from others, and in what way)?
-I'm pretty open, when you start to know me, but before that mind your own business!
50. Do you have any biases or prejudices?
-I just can't trust Lalafels... They hide something behind that smile... [Yells:] I'm talking about you Dederaku Weweraku! You little mischievous nudist!
51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances? Why do you refuse to do it?
-We are not assassins... stop asking me to kill your neighbor or your unwanted child or whatever mistress you are hiding... go get yourself a real assassin! [whispers:] obviously I'll track those hillbillies later on, if they contract an assassin to kill an innocent then I'll dispatch both, the assassin for accepting such crude request and the little imp for plotting murder. Most of the time assassins has a bounty on their head anyway and the good ones are loaded with good equipment to resell! [winks]
52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)?
-My friends, knowledge, the world and my mercenary group.Â
Part 5: Relationships With Others
53. In general, how do you treat others (politely, rudely, by keeping them at a distance, etc.)? Does your treatment of them change depending on how well you know them, and if so, how?
-It depends how I know them, usually I'm more closed up and shy to start a relationship. But, as soon as I know someone I can be a real motor mouth. I'm usually polite with people except if I'm pissed or hate your guts.
54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why?
- The Amarok Syndicate, I was raised in the group and for me they are my family.
55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why?
-Same as previous question.
56. Who are your friends? Do you have a best friend? Describe these people.
-I had a best friend... but she disappeared... Its like my memory... Can't remember what she looked like! [Looks concerned]
57. Do you have a spouse or significant other? If so, describe this person.
-No.
58. Have you ever been in love? If so, describe what happened.
-Not really.
59. What do you look for in a potential lover?
-Someone that is able to defend him/herself, obviously not a douchebag... hate those muscular "dude" showing off all the time, sorry if you have no brain move along. Personality should be authentic. I prefer people that are clean and look well and possess some common sense & knowledge as well as some initiative. I don't see the point of this question really...
60. How close are you to your family?
-I kind of answer that already, not close at all. Except if its my true family in the syndicate then yes...
61. Have you started your own family? If so, describe them. If not, do you want to? Why or why not?
-I'm not sure yet, maybe getting married but kids are not an option in this world plague by war...
62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help?
-What I have learned is to always try to turn to yourself. You should always figure out the problem on your own and then face it. Obviously in a life and death situation I'll turn to my friends.
63. Do you trust anyone to protect you? Who, and why?
-Sukana, she's my mentor since I'm 15... I have the impression that I'll repeat myself often...
64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you?
-I seriously don't care, I'll be dead and nothing would change. Probably friends, lover, etc. The usual... You know what I don't want to die or else I would miss myself!
65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why?
-My mom because she just never wanted us or even cared, and she disappeared... I want to kill that bitch! [Angry]
66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?
-Argue
67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?
-I'm more of a right hand, I like advising and supporting a good leader... nobody would listen to me anyway...
68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people? Why or why not?
-I don't really care, as a mercenary I would pick smaller crowds then I would feel more comfortable if anything happens...
69. Do you care what others think of you?
-I really don't care; they don't like me then don't talk to me. They don't like how I look I'll gladly ripped their eyeballs for a price. [smirks]
Part 6: Likes And Dislikes
70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes?
-Reading and exploring, going out to learn new things is just one of the best sensation. If I can make some gils while I'm at it then it is even better!
71. What is your most treasured possession?
-My books.
72. What is your favorite color?
-Black and white.
73. What is your favorite food?
-I like meat and I'm also a huge fan of the Bismarck in Limsa Lominsa... my little sin in food though is Doma's culinary art, something in their way of cooking is special I just can't resist!
74. What, if anything, do you like to read?
-Anything, historic to novels if it is interesting I'll enjoy!
75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)?
-Music, paintings/drawings, Books.
76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs? If so, why? Do you want to quit?
-I like my alcohol... no! Â
77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night?
-If I'm not out exploring or on a job, reading and drinking.
78. What makes you laugh?
-Those questions...
79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you?
-I'll probably say something because I'm somebody that is direct... If that don't work...
80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself?
-Read
81. How do you deal with stress?
-Relax in my little apartment or go on a job.
82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?
-I usually plan ahead.
83. What are your pet peeves?
-I hate people that touches me when they are talking, like putting their hands on my shoulder, patting my arms, poking me or getting way to close... it annoys me to the point I just want to cast a barrier spell to repel them... [whispers:] they are worst then flies heurg... [looks disgust]
Part 7: Self Images And Etc.
84. Describe the routine of a normal day for you. How do you feel when this routine is disrupted?
-[Sigh] In the morning I usually prepare a pot of tea and a simple breakfast in one of the safe house of Amarok. I enjoy my breakfast outside on the patio or near one of the windows. Then I'll go check if there is any mission I can participate in. If yes, off I go. If no, then I go in my room read till lunch time, if I'm in Limsa than I have lunch at the Bismarck, anywhere else I'll grab something at the market and then proceed to shop. Often, I'll stop at the chocobo stable check on Tenebris and then take a walk till 4pm. After this I'll go train till 6 pm and take a bath after. Finally, I'll grab a bite either by myself or with my group, often we enjoy some beers till midnight. I'm not bind in this routine because when we get a job usually days can be drastically different from job to job, so this routine is mostly when I'm off duty...
85. What is your greatest strength as a person?
-That I'm always ready to learn. Everyday there is something new to learn and if you tell me otherwise you must be really shallow...Â
86. What is your greatest weakness?
-I'm really judgmental which in returns makes me really nihilistic, I don't see where we can fix the world, some people will always be corrupted or do evil. Even if you bring peace at some point somebody will tell you they are not happy with your vision, thus restarting the vicious circle again... so better make profit out of all this...
87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
-My temper, sometimes I'm impatient with people which leaves a bad impression or scares them away...Â
88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted?
-About my feelings, Introverted, to talk around and tell stories about past missions with my follow brother/sister in arms I'm extroverted.
89. Are you generally organized or messy?
-Organised, messy drives me nuts...
90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at.
-Good: Magic, Learning, Reading
-Bad: Patience, Sleep, Listening
91. Do you like yourself?
-Yes... [Smiles]
92. What are your reasons for being an adventurer (or doing the strange and heroic things that RPG characters do)? Are your real reasons for doing this different than the ones you tell people in public? (If so, detail both sets of reasons…)
-I'm a mercenary that seeks knowledge to find or create a new form of magic and I like to explore while I'm at it. Now, why do I like to save people because I'm paid to do so! We often pick the good contract, because we do background checks [smirks] Let say if somebody falls through the cracks, I'm pretty sure I explained what will happen to them... or we do it on purpose... [sneers] Just to say we usually ask for up front payment (around 50-60%) so... yes... [laugh]
93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime?
-Creating or finding new form of magic! There is also lost cities, lost civilization and old documentation I would like to learn about or put my hands on! So much knowledge forgotten over the centuries just laying there ready to be uncovered! (for example the palace of the dead which is popular lately; got hired often for that or to help with the studies!)
94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
-Either in a new area to explore or a new continent... We should get rid of those imps scums when I think about it, because they make my job harder and also make exploring a Eorzean thing...
95. If you could choose, how would you want to die?
-Of old age, or never... now where can I find the secret of eternity... [thinks]
96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left.
-Read my favorite book, eat at the Bismarck and probably try to kill all the syndicate in Ul'dah.
97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death?
-That a mercenary found or created a new kind of magic/magical device/etc. (Be imaginative) and also published a series of fundamental books on magic! If not, then I can be remembered as the evil mercenary witch that try to get rid of all corrupted A** holes with her fel magic...Â
98. What three words best describe your personality?
-Ambitious, Intelligent and Talkative.
99. What three words would others probably use to describe you?
-Bad-tempered, Talkative, Devious.
100. If you could, what advice would you, the player, give to your character? (You might even want to speak as if he or she were sitting right here in front of you, and use proper tone so he or she might heed your advice…)
-Try to listen sometimes, I know you like talking a lot because you're passionate, but listen... maybe this one day will save you or a friend... or you will learn something important!
Thank you all, you're welcome to be critical!
Gwen Felheart
Balmung
P.S.: Enjoy some Caravan Palace, which explain society in a nutshell!
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