This was an excellent, although very difficult, exercise! Thank you, Vash, for starting this thread. I now have a much better picture in my mind as to who my first XIV character is, even though I'm still not settled on her name. For the time being, her name will be Amiabelle For-Now.
I tried to be deliberately vague on some details because I wasn't sure how much I could disclose. NPC names, places, events, that sort of thing. And, in some cases, I'm still somewhat hazy on lore: what events transpired when, who knows what, who was where and how they were affected.
I hope I haven't gone overboard. I assume there are things I've gotten wrong. If you happen to catch some inconsistencies, let me know. Please be gentle with me -- it's my first time.
The tall, elegant woman smiled and stood up from her desk as Amiabelle For-Now entered the office. She seemed genuinely delighted to see the young Hyur woman.
"Come in, Ami. Please, have a seat." Amiabelle nodded as she took the seat on the other side of the desk. The older woman sat back down.
"You're not nervous, are you? You know this is just a formality, dear. Before inducting new Adventurers into the Guild, we're required to conduct this little interview. You completed your trials -- quite spectacularly, I might add. You've had some time to get to know us and what we do. This is our opportunity to learn a little more about you."
Amiabelle smiled. She still looked nervous. "I understand."
The older woman chuckled and reassured the younger one. "You'll be just fine, dear. Just answer honestly and let that bubbly personality of yours come on through. Now, shall we get started?" She pulled a thick book and quill from a desk drawer.
Amiabelle took a deep breath, settled into her seat and nodded. "Let's."
The older woman closed the book. Â She looked up at Amiabelle and smiled.
"And with that, we're done. I think we can call it a day. Thank you."
"So, did I pass? Â Am I part of the Guild now?"
The older woman pushed herself away from the desk and stood up.  Gathering up the book and holding it close, she began to make her way to the door.  She paused, turned toward Amiabelle and nodded. She may have even given a fleeting wink.
"Just meet me back at the front desk, dear."
I tried to be deliberately vague on some details because I wasn't sure how much I could disclose. NPC names, places, events, that sort of thing. And, in some cases, I'm still somewhat hazy on lore: what events transpired when, who knows what, who was where and how they were affected.
I hope I haven't gone overboard. I assume there are things I've gotten wrong. If you happen to catch some inconsistencies, let me know. Please be gentle with me -- it's my first time.
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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------The tall, elegant woman smiled and stood up from her desk as Amiabelle For-Now entered the office. She seemed genuinely delighted to see the young Hyur woman.
"Come in, Ami. Please, have a seat." Amiabelle nodded as she took the seat on the other side of the desk. The older woman sat back down.
"You're not nervous, are you? You know this is just a formality, dear. Before inducting new Adventurers into the Guild, we're required to conduct this little interview. You completed your trials -- quite spectacularly, I might add. You've had some time to get to know us and what we do. This is our opportunity to learn a little more about you."
Amiabelle smiled. She still looked nervous. "I understand."
The older woman chuckled and reassured the younger one. "You'll be just fine, dear. Just answer honestly and let that bubbly personality of yours come on through. Now, shall we get started?" She pulled a thick book and quill from a desk drawer.
Amiabelle took a deep breath, settled into her seat and nodded. "Let's."
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Part 1: The BasicsPart 1: The Basics
1.What is your full name?
Well, my official name is Amiabelle For-Now but as you know, I like to be called Ami. I know it's not a typical Hyur name, but my parents are rather non-traditional folks. You know how show-people are.
2.Where and when were you born?
I'm nearly 23. I was born in the latter half of 1555 on my family's compound.  Â
3.Who are/were your parents? (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.)
My mother, Ami-mom, was born in 1517 and is a singer/musician. She plays mandore mostly but also flute and percussion. Her fingers romance the instruments, coaxing notes no one ever heard before. And her voice is mesmerizing -- sweet and deep, powerful and gentle simultaneously. My father, Ami-dad, was born in 1513 and, unlike my mother, he's all about stagecraft, production and management. He keeps the troupe running. Auditions performers, arranges travel, keeps the books -- basically he keeps the troupe and the compound functioning. They met in the 40s, during a revival of The Gilgetters -- very funny show, by the way -- and their personalities complemented one another to perfection. Everyone admires them. They're like parents to the entire troupe.
4.Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like?
Biologically speaking, I am an only. Realistically, the other children in the troupe were like my brothers and sisters.
5.Where do you live now, and with whom? Describe the place and the person/people.
I suppose you could say I'm between places right now. On my own. The chocobo keeper down the way has graciously allowed me to sleep in the loft over the stable for the past few days. The smell isn't great and it's a bit warmer than I'd like, but it's surprisingly comfortable.  I do plan to put down roots, though. I like it here. I'm saving my gil so I can buy a real home.
6.What is your occupation?
I'm a performer. Actor, singer, dancer... That's how I ended up here, you know. I'm doing research for the Next Big Stage Production, whatever that may turn out to be. That stage in town? It's ripe for a good, full-scale production. Oh, wait, you want to know what kind of Adventurer I am.  I guess I'm officially an Archer now. At least they seem to think so over at the Archer's Guild. Yes, that sounds good. I'm an Archer.
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.
Let's see.  You can see that I'm a Midlander, about average height, I guess. Maybe a smidge taller than average. What do you think -- athletic build? It's all this running about and archery. Keeps me trim but muscular. Hazel eyes, no wrinkles, scars or tattoos. I would describe my hair as being on the reddish side of brown and my skin is a shade lighter than maple syrup.  The good syrup, though, not the cheap syrup.
8.To which social class do you belong?
Me? Personally?  Right now?  I guess most people would say I'm poor.  That's not forever, though. I have plans.
9.Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?
Not really. Cats make me sneeze sometimes.
10. Are you right- or left-handed?
Lucky me, I'm both! Â Actually, it makes archery much easier.
11. What does your voice sound like?
People tell me it's pleasant.  Somewhat deeper than most women's. I think I sound like my mother. Thanks to my upbringing, I can be as loud or as soft as need be.  That comes in handy more times than you can imagine!
12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently?
I guess I use "I guess" or "I suppose" a lot. Heh, see, I just did it again!
13. What do you have in your pockets?
Well, I'm almost never caught without a quill and inkpot.  And a notebook. And some spending gil. I love the sound of gil jangling in my pocket. Music! And in this little pouch here? Usually a few arrowheads, some twine and an extra bowstring. And a snack.
14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics?
I'm really not that fond of closed-in spaces.  Does that count? Oh, and people tell me I bite my lip when I'm nervous.
1.What is your full name?
Well, my official name is Amiabelle For-Now but as you know, I like to be called Ami. I know it's not a typical Hyur name, but my parents are rather non-traditional folks. You know how show-people are.
2.Where and when were you born?
I'm nearly 23. I was born in the latter half of 1555 on my family's compound.  Â
3.Who are/were your parents? (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.)
My mother, Ami-mom, was born in 1517 and is a singer/musician. She plays mandore mostly but also flute and percussion. Her fingers romance the instruments, coaxing notes no one ever heard before. And her voice is mesmerizing -- sweet and deep, powerful and gentle simultaneously. My father, Ami-dad, was born in 1513 and, unlike my mother, he's all about stagecraft, production and management. He keeps the troupe running. Auditions performers, arranges travel, keeps the books -- basically he keeps the troupe and the compound functioning. They met in the 40s, during a revival of The Gilgetters -- very funny show, by the way -- and their personalities complemented one another to perfection. Everyone admires them. They're like parents to the entire troupe.
4.Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like?
Biologically speaking, I am an only. Realistically, the other children in the troupe were like my brothers and sisters.
5.Where do you live now, and with whom? Describe the place and the person/people.
I suppose you could say I'm between places right now. On my own. The chocobo keeper down the way has graciously allowed me to sleep in the loft over the stable for the past few days. The smell isn't great and it's a bit warmer than I'd like, but it's surprisingly comfortable.  I do plan to put down roots, though. I like it here. I'm saving my gil so I can buy a real home.
6.What is your occupation?
I'm a performer. Actor, singer, dancer... That's how I ended up here, you know. I'm doing research for the Next Big Stage Production, whatever that may turn out to be. That stage in town? It's ripe for a good, full-scale production. Oh, wait, you want to know what kind of Adventurer I am.  I guess I'm officially an Archer now. At least they seem to think so over at the Archer's Guild. Yes, that sounds good. I'm an Archer.
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.
Let's see.  You can see that I'm a Midlander, about average height, I guess. Maybe a smidge taller than average. What do you think -- athletic build? It's all this running about and archery. Keeps me trim but muscular. Hazel eyes, no wrinkles, scars or tattoos. I would describe my hair as being on the reddish side of brown and my skin is a shade lighter than maple syrup.  The good syrup, though, not the cheap syrup.
8.To which social class do you belong?
Me? Personally?  Right now?  I guess most people would say I'm poor.  That's not forever, though. I have plans.
9.Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?
Not really. Cats make me sneeze sometimes.
10. Are you right- or left-handed?
Lucky me, I'm both! Â Actually, it makes archery much easier.
11. What does your voice sound like?
People tell me it's pleasant.  Somewhat deeper than most women's. I think I sound like my mother. Thanks to my upbringing, I can be as loud or as soft as need be.  That comes in handy more times than you can imagine!
12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently?
I guess I use "I guess" or "I suppose" a lot. Heh, see, I just did it again!
13. What do you have in your pockets?
Well, I'm almost never caught without a quill and inkpot.  And a notebook. And some spending gil. I love the sound of gil jangling in my pocket. Music! And in this little pouch here? Usually a few arrowheads, some twine and an extra bowstring. And a snack.
14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics?
I'm really not that fond of closed-in spaces.  Does that count? Oh, and people tell me I bite my lip when I'm nervous.
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15. How would you describe your childhood in general?
Fantastic! I have the greatest family ever!
16. What is your earliest memory?
Hard to say. I guess it was some sort of party. There were always parties at home. It was dark. And outside. People singing, laughing, dancing. Music. And a campfire. It was nice.
17. How much schooling have you had?
I'm not sure how to quantify it, but I had schooling all my life. Not private tutors, exactly -- there was a group of instructors in the compound so there were always lessons going on. That, and of course, we traveled a lot. The whole troupe. Traveling was probably the best education.
18. Did you enjoy school?
As I said, I didn't really go to formal school. School was everywhere, all the time. Life was our school.
19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities?
Formal reading and writing, mainly from the instructors. Acting and performing, from the troupe. Archery, from... oh what was his name? Gah, this is going to bother me... I can't even see his face. He was a friend of the family, I know that much. He was from here. He gave me this bow, actually.  I'd give anything to see him again.
20. While growing up, did you have any role models? If so, describe them.
Mostly, my parents.
21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family?
I think the strongest bond is with my mother. We're like sisters.
22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I always assumed I'd be a performer of some sort.
23. As a child, what were your favorite activities?
Well, I enjoyed performing in any capacity. Acting, singing, dancing. And I enjoyed learning languages.
24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display?
I guess I was happy most of the time. I wasn't very competitive, though.
25. As a child, were you popular? Who were your friends, and what were they like?
I was as popular as anyone else, I guess. I wasn't unpopular.
26. When and with whom was your first kiss?
Oh! I'm not sure how that's relevant. I thought we were trying to determine my fit-ness for the Guild.
27. Are you a virgin? If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity?
Again, I'm not really sure why that's relevant. Can I take a pass on that one?
28. If you are a supernatural being (i.e. mage, werewolf, vampire), 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.
I'm just regular folk. I think I'm a fast learner, though, so I just need a bit of guidance and I can pick up pretty much anything.
15. How would you describe your childhood in general?
Fantastic! I have the greatest family ever!
16. What is your earliest memory?
Hard to say. I guess it was some sort of party. There were always parties at home. It was dark. And outside. People singing, laughing, dancing. Music. And a campfire. It was nice.
17. How much schooling have you had?
I'm not sure how to quantify it, but I had schooling all my life. Not private tutors, exactly -- there was a group of instructors in the compound so there were always lessons going on. That, and of course, we traveled a lot. The whole troupe. Traveling was probably the best education.
18. Did you enjoy school?
As I said, I didn't really go to formal school. School was everywhere, all the time. Life was our school.
19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities?
Formal reading and writing, mainly from the instructors. Acting and performing, from the troupe. Archery, from... oh what was his name? Gah, this is going to bother me... I can't even see his face. He was a friend of the family, I know that much. He was from here. He gave me this bow, actually.  I'd give anything to see him again.
20. While growing up, did you have any role models? If so, describe them.
Mostly, my parents.
21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family?
I think the strongest bond is with my mother. We're like sisters.
22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I always assumed I'd be a performer of some sort.
23. As a child, what were your favorite activities?
Well, I enjoyed performing in any capacity. Acting, singing, dancing. And I enjoyed learning languages.
24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display?
I guess I was happy most of the time. I wasn't very competitive, though.
25. As a child, were you popular? Who were your friends, and what were they like?
I was as popular as anyone else, I guess. I wasn't unpopular.
26. When and with whom was your first kiss?
Oh! I'm not sure how that's relevant. I thought we were trying to determine my fit-ness for the Guild.
27. Are you a virgin? If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity?
Again, I'm not really sure why that's relevant. Can I take a pass on that one?
28. If you are a supernatural being (i.e. mage, werewolf, vampire), 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.
I'm just regular folk. I think I'm a fast learner, though, so I just need a bit of guidance and I can pick up pretty much anything.
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Part 3: Past InfluencesPart 3: Past Influences
29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?
I guess it would be the day my parents met. Think about it. If they'd never met, I wouldn't even be here!  Oh, not what you were looking for?  Let's move on.
30. Who has had the most influence on you?
As I mentioned before, my mother was instrumental in making me who I am today. Heh I made a joke. Mother was "instrumental"... get it? She plays instruments? Maybe it wasn't that funny.
31. What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Well, one I'm really proud of was when I landed the lead in A Midwinter Night's Dreamgirls. Oh, what a show that was! But I don't think I've hit my greatest greatest yet.
32. What is your greatest regret?
I used my words once to hurt someone very dear. One of the elders. She laughed and brushed it off, but her eyes told me how deeply I'd cut her. Our relationship was never the same after that. Hmmmph, I haven't seen her in years. I don't know if she's even still among us.
33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done?
I deliberately hurt that dear, old woman. It was just plain mean. I was young but that's no excuse. I should have known better. My parents raised me better than that.
34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind?
Oh, dear. Unfortunately, yes. Once, while the troupe was performing in Ul'Dah, some of us younger ones snuck out after curfew and raised a bit of a ruckus around the city. Nothing major, I mean, no one got hurt, we were just a bit loud. And maybe, shall we say, rowdy. You know that fountain near the center of town? It looked so pretty with orange water! And we would have gotten away with it if two of the kids hadn't decided to skinny... uh, let's just say we got caught and leave it at that. The guards there are so strict! My father had to waive their admission fees to the next five performances to appease them.
35. When was the time you were the most frightened?
The fire, in 1563.  A rogue wildfire swept the compound. I was 8 at the time. I woke up and everything, literally everything, was on fire. Materially, we were wiped out.  The sets, the wagons, the costumes, most of the instruments, all destroyed.  But you know what?  Thankfully, not one troupe member was lost. Not even injured. Not even the animals. But yes, the fire was scary.  It's funny now, but after everything was done, my father urged us all to "remember this moment" so we could call up those emotions on stage when needed.  Always thinking about the next show.
36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you?
Getting caught in that Ul'Dah fount... oh ho ho ho! You tried to trick me! Sneaky!
37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why?
I would take back the mean things I said. Words can be weapons. That's the lesson I learned.
38. What is your best memory?
It's not one memory, exactly. I just remember summer nights around the campfire at the compound, like I mentioned earlier. After rehearsals and meetings, everyone just relaxing. Singing, dancing, laughing, sharing.
39. What is your worst memory?
Like I said before, the fire. Without a doubt, the fire.  But you know what? We're performers, but more than that, we're family.  We look out for one another and everyone alerted everyone. It took nearly 7 moons to rebuild, but the new compound was even nicer than the old one. And we were all so much closer for having that shared experience. So I guess it's really not a worst memory at all when I think about it! Oooo that sounds really Suzy Sunshine, doesn't it?
29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?
I guess it would be the day my parents met. Think about it. If they'd never met, I wouldn't even be here!  Oh, not what you were looking for?  Let's move on.
30. Who has had the most influence on you?
As I mentioned before, my mother was instrumental in making me who I am today. Heh I made a joke. Mother was "instrumental"... get it? She plays instruments? Maybe it wasn't that funny.
31. What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Well, one I'm really proud of was when I landed the lead in A Midwinter Night's Dreamgirls. Oh, what a show that was! But I don't think I've hit my greatest greatest yet.
32. What is your greatest regret?
I used my words once to hurt someone very dear. One of the elders. She laughed and brushed it off, but her eyes told me how deeply I'd cut her. Our relationship was never the same after that. Hmmmph, I haven't seen her in years. I don't know if she's even still among us.
33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done?
I deliberately hurt that dear, old woman. It was just plain mean. I was young but that's no excuse. I should have known better. My parents raised me better than that.
34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind?
Oh, dear. Unfortunately, yes. Once, while the troupe was performing in Ul'Dah, some of us younger ones snuck out after curfew and raised a bit of a ruckus around the city. Nothing major, I mean, no one got hurt, we were just a bit loud. And maybe, shall we say, rowdy. You know that fountain near the center of town? It looked so pretty with orange water! And we would have gotten away with it if two of the kids hadn't decided to skinny... uh, let's just say we got caught and leave it at that. The guards there are so strict! My father had to waive their admission fees to the next five performances to appease them.
35. When was the time you were the most frightened?
The fire, in 1563.  A rogue wildfire swept the compound. I was 8 at the time. I woke up and everything, literally everything, was on fire. Materially, we were wiped out.  The sets, the wagons, the costumes, most of the instruments, all destroyed.  But you know what?  Thankfully, not one troupe member was lost. Not even injured. Not even the animals. But yes, the fire was scary.  It's funny now, but after everything was done, my father urged us all to "remember this moment" so we could call up those emotions on stage when needed.  Always thinking about the next show.
36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you?
Getting caught in that Ul'Dah fount... oh ho ho ho! You tried to trick me! Sneaky!
37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why?
I would take back the mean things I said. Words can be weapons. That's the lesson I learned.
38. What is your best memory?
It's not one memory, exactly. I just remember summer nights around the campfire at the compound, like I mentioned earlier. After rehearsals and meetings, everyone just relaxing. Singing, dancing, laughing, sharing.
39. What is your worst memory?
Like I said before, the fire. Without a doubt, the fire.  But you know what? We're performers, but more than that, we're family.  We look out for one another and everyone alerted everyone. It took nearly 7 moons to rebuild, but the new compound was even nicer than the old one. And we were all so much closer for having that shared experience. So I guess it's really not a worst memory at all when I think about it! Oooo that sounds really Suzy Sunshine, doesn't it?
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Part 4: Beliefs and OpinionsPart 4: Beliefs And Opinions
40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?
Oh, definitely optimistic.
41. What is your greatest fear?
Some sort of world-wide cataclysm, maybe? Something that wipes out the whole planet in one fell swoop. No warning, no prep, just everything, poof. Gone. And I don't know what would be worse: to be one of the gone, or one of the remainders.
42. What are your religious views?
Well, I know it's unconventional, but I seriously question the existence of the Twelve. Don't look at me that way. Um, maybe I shouldn't say any more.
43. What are your political views?
I try to stay out of politics.
44. What are your views on sex?
Oh, goodness!!!  Really, you're going to ask me about this again??? If I didn't know you better, I'd think...
45. Are you able to kill? Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable?
This is a tough one. Obviously, I've done it. My Hunting Log is proof. I'm finding it harder and harder to reconcile my feelings about it, though. Can I get back to you on that?
46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do?
Harm a child. Physically, emotionally, any way at all.
47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?
I think my parents are proof that it's a reality.
48. What do you believe makes a successful life?
I haven't figure that out yet. Â Being a good friend, maybe?
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 usually pretty open. But I try to be tactful. So, I don't believe in "brutal honesty" if that's going to hurt someone.
50. Do you have any biases or prejudices?
I'm sure I do but I'd like to think I don't. I try to accept everyone until they give me a reason not to.
51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances? Why do you refuse to do it?
Harm a child.
52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)?
My child. If I had one.
40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?
Oh, definitely optimistic.
41. What is your greatest fear?
Some sort of world-wide cataclysm, maybe? Something that wipes out the whole planet in one fell swoop. No warning, no prep, just everything, poof. Gone. And I don't know what would be worse: to be one of the gone, or one of the remainders.
42. What are your religious views?
Well, I know it's unconventional, but I seriously question the existence of the Twelve. Don't look at me that way. Um, maybe I shouldn't say any more.
43. What are your political views?
I try to stay out of politics.
44. What are your views on sex?
Oh, goodness!!!  Really, you're going to ask me about this again??? If I didn't know you better, I'd think...
45. Are you able to kill? Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable?
This is a tough one. Obviously, I've done it. My Hunting Log is proof. I'm finding it harder and harder to reconcile my feelings about it, though. Can I get back to you on that?
46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do?
Harm a child. Physically, emotionally, any way at all.
47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?
I think my parents are proof that it's a reality.
48. What do you believe makes a successful life?
I haven't figure that out yet. Â Being a good friend, maybe?
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 usually pretty open. But I try to be tactful. So, I don't believe in "brutal honesty" if that's going to hurt someone.
50. Do you have any biases or prejudices?
I'm sure I do but I'd like to think I don't. I try to accept everyone until they give me a reason not to.
51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances? Why do you refuse to do it?
Harm a child.
52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)?
My child. If I had one.
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Part 5: Relationships with OthersPart 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?
As I mentioned earlier, I tend to accept everyone equally until they give me a reason not to. I guess, I'm polite and maybe a little reserved at first, but I tend to warm up to people rather quickly.
54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why?
Please don't take this the wrong way. Oh, this is going to sound so wrong. I'm the most important person in my life. That sounds narcissistic, doesn't it? But really, I don't mean it that way. Gah, I'm not sure how to answer that properly. Let's move on.
55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why?
That's a tie between my mother and father. Â I respect them both immensely, and not just in a child-to-parent way. Â They are good people. Â I mean, look at our compound. Â People of every stripe imaginable, all living and working together in harmony and it was my parents who basically put it all together. I'm in awe of who they are and the lives they've led.
56. Who are your friends? Do you have a best friend? Describe these people.
I don't have a best friend, per se. Â My closest friends, though, are the troupe. We're all friends and family. Â I know you don't believe it. Â I mean, we're show people. Â Show people are some of the most high-strung, neurotic, melodramatic people on the face of the planet. And yet, we all get along! Â All our drama gets left on the stage. Â It's remarkable, really.
57. Do you have a spouse or significant other? If so, describe this person.
No. Not now.
58. Have you ever been in love? If so, describe what happened.
Yes.  We grew apart. Or maybe we just grew up. That, and the fact that I really didn't need or want to be protected or rescued.  I wanted to be equal, strong partners.
59. What do you look for in a potential lover?
Heh obviously, a strong, equal partner. Â Someone who is generous of spirit, fun-loving, adventurous. Â Someone who loves to laugh but also knows when to be serious. Â Someone who doesn't worship me and doesn't expect me to worship them. Â Someone who can carry on an intelligent conversation and who can disagree without being disagreeable. Â Someone who agrees with everything I say... no not really, just kidding.
60. How close are you to your family?
My family is my world. Heh can't you tell?
61. Have you started your own family? If so, describe them. If not, do you want to? Why or why not?
Sadly for me, it has been determined that I cannot bear children. However, once I get settled and put down roots, I'd love to adopt one. Maybe a few of them! I think I'd be a good mother. What do you think?
62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help?
Right now, you, I guess. I don't really know anyone else here. I hope you don't mind.
63. Do you trust anyone to protect you? Who, and why?
Well, given that I'm new in town and the troupe is so very far away, I guess the one on whom I can depend would have to be... me. I guess I'll have to be diligent. I'm all I've got.
64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you?
I honestly don't know anymore. I hope the troupe...
65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why?
I can't think of any one specific person right now.
66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?
I try to avoid conflict whenever I can. I'm not competitive. I'm not confrontational. But I'm good with words and if I have to argue, I'll do it to the best of my ability. But I won't like it.
67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?
Sometimes. And sometimes, I follow. I'd like to think I'm good at both.
68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people? Why or why not?
Not particularly. I can do well in large groups, but I really prefer one-to-one relationships.
69. Do you care what others think of you?
Oh, most definitely. Â Sometimes, maybe too much. Why? Â What do you think of me? Â Don't answer that.
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?
As I mentioned earlier, I tend to accept everyone equally until they give me a reason not to. I guess, I'm polite and maybe a little reserved at first, but I tend to warm up to people rather quickly.
54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why?
Please don't take this the wrong way. Oh, this is going to sound so wrong. I'm the most important person in my life. That sounds narcissistic, doesn't it? But really, I don't mean it that way. Gah, I'm not sure how to answer that properly. Let's move on.
55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why?
That's a tie between my mother and father. Â I respect them both immensely, and not just in a child-to-parent way. Â They are good people. Â I mean, look at our compound. Â People of every stripe imaginable, all living and working together in harmony and it was my parents who basically put it all together. I'm in awe of who they are and the lives they've led.
56. Who are your friends? Do you have a best friend? Describe these people.
I don't have a best friend, per se. Â My closest friends, though, are the troupe. We're all friends and family. Â I know you don't believe it. Â I mean, we're show people. Â Show people are some of the most high-strung, neurotic, melodramatic people on the face of the planet. And yet, we all get along! Â All our drama gets left on the stage. Â It's remarkable, really.
57. Do you have a spouse or significant other? If so, describe this person.
No. Not now.
58. Have you ever been in love? If so, describe what happened.
Yes.  We grew apart. Or maybe we just grew up. That, and the fact that I really didn't need or want to be protected or rescued.  I wanted to be equal, strong partners.
59. What do you look for in a potential lover?
Heh obviously, a strong, equal partner. Â Someone who is generous of spirit, fun-loving, adventurous. Â Someone who loves to laugh but also knows when to be serious. Â Someone who doesn't worship me and doesn't expect me to worship them. Â Someone who can carry on an intelligent conversation and who can disagree without being disagreeable. Â Someone who agrees with everything I say... no not really, just kidding.
60. How close are you to your family?
My family is my world. Heh can't you tell?
61. Have you started your own family? If so, describe them. If not, do you want to? Why or why not?
Sadly for me, it has been determined that I cannot bear children. However, once I get settled and put down roots, I'd love to adopt one. Maybe a few of them! I think I'd be a good mother. What do you think?
62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help?
Right now, you, I guess. I don't really know anyone else here. I hope you don't mind.
63. Do you trust anyone to protect you? Who, and why?
Well, given that I'm new in town and the troupe is so very far away, I guess the one on whom I can depend would have to be... me. I guess I'll have to be diligent. I'm all I've got.
64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you?
I honestly don't know anymore. I hope the troupe...
65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why?
I can't think of any one specific person right now.
66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?
I try to avoid conflict whenever I can. I'm not competitive. I'm not confrontational. But I'm good with words and if I have to argue, I'll do it to the best of my ability. But I won't like it.
67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?
Sometimes. And sometimes, I follow. I'd like to think I'm good at both.
68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people? Why or why not?
Not particularly. I can do well in large groups, but I really prefer one-to-one relationships.
69. Do you care what others think of you?
Oh, most definitely. Â Sometimes, maybe too much. Why? Â What do you think of me? Â Don't answer that.
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70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes?
Reading and exploring. People watching.  I love people watching.
71. What is your most treasured possession?
Do you see this necklace? Every link is etched with the name of someone from the troupe. There is a link for every member. And the three gemstones here at the base represent me and my parents. This necklace means the world to me because it keeps me connected to my family.
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72. What is your favorite color?
Yellow.
73. What is your favorite food?
Mmmmm. Easy one. Warm apple tart. Drizzle on a little honey, sprinkle a few raisins and top with a scoop of frozen sweet cream and, well, I'm done. Gods, now I'm hungry.
74. What, if anything, do you like to read?
I like to read anything that's engaging and well-written, be it fiction, biographies, recipes, instructions... I'm not picky.  And I learn from everything I read. Often, I learn what NOT to do in my own writing.
75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)?
Yes, to all of the above. Â Well, not movies, because I'm not sure what that is. What is movies?
76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs? If so, why? Do you want to quit?
Absolutely not. Well, let me amend that. I have, um, dabbled in the past. You can't grow up around performers without having been exposed. But it's not for me. I just don't need that sort of thing. I'm in a good enough mood most of the time without that stuff.
77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night?
Heh, I don't think I've ever had a typical Saturday night.
78. What makes you laugh?
Babies. Especially laughing babies. Intelligent comedy. And sometimes, slapstick or good, physical comedy, depending on my mood.
79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you?
Not too much shocks me but rudeness, injustice and prejudice offend me highly. That and people who have the audacity to hurt children. They are the lowest of the low.
80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself?
Fortunately, I don't really have that problem but if I did, I suppose it would depend on where I was. If I was in town, I might head out to a tavern to people-watch. If I was in the wilderness, I might go practice my archery on targets. Near water? A barefoot walk on the beach sounds nice.
81. How do you deal with stress?
Sometimes, I play with my necklace, gently rolling the links between my thumb and fingers. I also bite my lower lip, apparently.
82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?
I'm fairly spontaneous. Â I can, what's that expression, go with the flow? Â I mean, I like having a plan, but if things go off-plan, which they so often do nowadays, I'm not thrown for a loop. Â It's like when someone flubs a line or hits a wrong note. Â I run with what is, not with what should have been. Â I'm adaptable, I guess.
83. What are your pet peeves?
People, men specifically, who feel compelled to protect or rescue me. I mean, seriously, you're a woman. Doesn't that bug the bejeebers out of you, too? I'm a strong, capable woman. I can handle myself, thank you.
70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes?
Reading and exploring. People watching.  I love people watching.
71. What is your most treasured possession?
Do you see this necklace? Every link is etched with the name of someone from the troupe. There is a link for every member. And the three gemstones here at the base represent me and my parents. This necklace means the world to me because it keeps me connected to my family.
Â
72. What is your favorite color?
Yellow.
73. What is your favorite food?
Mmmmm. Easy one. Warm apple tart. Drizzle on a little honey, sprinkle a few raisins and top with a scoop of frozen sweet cream and, well, I'm done. Gods, now I'm hungry.
74. What, if anything, do you like to read?
I like to read anything that's engaging and well-written, be it fiction, biographies, recipes, instructions... I'm not picky.  And I learn from everything I read. Often, I learn what NOT to do in my own writing.
75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)?
Yes, to all of the above. Â Well, not movies, because I'm not sure what that is. What is movies?
76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs? If so, why? Do you want to quit?
Absolutely not. Well, let me amend that. I have, um, dabbled in the past. You can't grow up around performers without having been exposed. But it's not for me. I just don't need that sort of thing. I'm in a good enough mood most of the time without that stuff.
77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night?
Heh, I don't think I've ever had a typical Saturday night.
78. What makes you laugh?
Babies. Especially laughing babies. Intelligent comedy. And sometimes, slapstick or good, physical comedy, depending on my mood.
79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you?
Not too much shocks me but rudeness, injustice and prejudice offend me highly. That and people who have the audacity to hurt children. They are the lowest of the low.
80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself?
Fortunately, I don't really have that problem but if I did, I suppose it would depend on where I was. If I was in town, I might head out to a tavern to people-watch. If I was in the wilderness, I might go practice my archery on targets. Near water? A barefoot walk on the beach sounds nice.
81. How do you deal with stress?
Sometimes, I play with my necklace, gently rolling the links between my thumb and fingers. I also bite my lower lip, apparently.
82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?
I'm fairly spontaneous. Â I can, what's that expression, go with the flow? Â I mean, I like having a plan, but if things go off-plan, which they so often do nowadays, I'm not thrown for a loop. Â It's like when someone flubs a line or hits a wrong note. Â I run with what is, not with what should have been. Â I'm adaptable, I guess.
83. What are your pet peeves?
People, men specifically, who feel compelled to protect or rescue me. I mean, seriously, you're a woman. Doesn't that bug the bejeebers out of you, too? I'm a strong, capable woman. I can handle myself, thank you.
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84. Describe the routine of a normal day for you. How do you feel when this routine is disrupted?
I grew up as part of a traveling troupe of performers. I don't think I've had a normal day in my life.
85. What is your greatest strength as a person?
Compassion. People say I'm a good listener.
86. What is your greatest weakness?
I don't ask for help until I've exhausted every possible avenue of doing it myself. Â Even then, I feel obligated to pay for the help. Â I feel really uncomfortable asking people to do things for me for no compensation.
87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
This might sound terrible but sometimes, I'm too nice. Some people take advantage of that.  People have told me I need to toughen up a bit and not always assume others aren't out to harm me.
88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted?
I guess most people would say I'm fairly extroverted. I'm not the life of the party by any means, but I don't blend into the wall, either.
89. Are you generally organized or messy?
I'm pretty organized overall. Even when I'm messy, my messes are fairly well organized.
90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at.
Good? Listening, observing, compassion. Not so good? Ferreting out shysters, keeping in touch, swimming
91. Do you like yourself?
Indeed, I do!
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…)
Well, it pays the bills. A girl has to eat. I need a place to sleep. I think I told you, I really want to buy a home. Since I haven't yet written or produced the Next Big Stage Production, I rely on adventuring to bring in the gil. Thank goodness, I actually do genuinely enjoy archery. Something quite comforting about hearing that thwang as my arrow leaves the bow.
93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime?
I would love to be part of the movement that finally brings peace to the planet and provides nutritious meals for every living being. Wouldn't that be lovely?
94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Heh I don't know where I'll be in 5 moons, much less 5 years. Given the way the last 5 years have gone, who can tell, really?
95. If you could choose, how would you want to die?
Oh, this is a sad question. Do I really have to answer? I guess I'd like to be old, but not feeble. Still in possession of my mind and bodily functions. Just go to sleep and not wake up. After a night of warm, sweet... apple tarts. I mentioned how much I love them, right?
96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left.
Hug my mother and father, 3 times each.  Or, if I had a child, hug them, 3 times.  It wouldn't take up the full 24 hours -- hours are bells, yes? -- but I suppose we could stretch it out.  I'd just want to be there with them.  Hold hands.  Share stories. Caress their cheeks. Laugh.
97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death?
"She was a good friend."
98. What three words best describe your personality?
Compassionate, dependable, adaptable.
99. What three words would others probably use to describe you?
Compassionate, independent, level-headed.
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…)
((After such a grueling interview, I think I'd just wrap up the session. I'm sure Ami is exhausted. She did a great job, though, don't you think? I think I would just say something like "And with that, we're done", and call it a day))
84. Describe the routine of a normal day for you. How do you feel when this routine is disrupted?
I grew up as part of a traveling troupe of performers. I don't think I've had a normal day in my life.
85. What is your greatest strength as a person?
Compassion. People say I'm a good listener.
86. What is your greatest weakness?
I don't ask for help until I've exhausted every possible avenue of doing it myself. Â Even then, I feel obligated to pay for the help. Â I feel really uncomfortable asking people to do things for me for no compensation.
87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
This might sound terrible but sometimes, I'm too nice. Some people take advantage of that.  People have told me I need to toughen up a bit and not always assume others aren't out to harm me.
88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted?
I guess most people would say I'm fairly extroverted. I'm not the life of the party by any means, but I don't blend into the wall, either.
89. Are you generally organized or messy?
I'm pretty organized overall. Even when I'm messy, my messes are fairly well organized.
90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at.
Good? Listening, observing, compassion. Not so good? Ferreting out shysters, keeping in touch, swimming
91. Do you like yourself?
Indeed, I do!
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…)
Well, it pays the bills. A girl has to eat. I need a place to sleep. I think I told you, I really want to buy a home. Since I haven't yet written or produced the Next Big Stage Production, I rely on adventuring to bring in the gil. Thank goodness, I actually do genuinely enjoy archery. Something quite comforting about hearing that thwang as my arrow leaves the bow.
93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime?
I would love to be part of the movement that finally brings peace to the planet and provides nutritious meals for every living being. Wouldn't that be lovely?
94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Heh I don't know where I'll be in 5 moons, much less 5 years. Given the way the last 5 years have gone, who can tell, really?
95. If you could choose, how would you want to die?
Oh, this is a sad question. Do I really have to answer? I guess I'd like to be old, but not feeble. Still in possession of my mind and bodily functions. Just go to sleep and not wake up. After a night of warm, sweet... apple tarts. I mentioned how much I love them, right?
96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left.
Hug my mother and father, 3 times each.  Or, if I had a child, hug them, 3 times.  It wouldn't take up the full 24 hours -- hours are bells, yes? -- but I suppose we could stretch it out.  I'd just want to be there with them.  Hold hands.  Share stories. Caress their cheeks. Laugh.
97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death?
"She was a good friend."
98. What three words best describe your personality?
Compassionate, dependable, adaptable.
99. What three words would others probably use to describe you?
Compassionate, independent, level-headed.
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…)
((After such a grueling interview, I think I'd just wrap up the session. I'm sure Ami is exhausted. She did a great job, though, don't you think? I think I would just say something like "And with that, we're done", and call it a day))
"And with that, we're done. I think we can call it a day. Thank you."
"So, did I pass? Â Am I part of the Guild now?"
The older woman pushed herself away from the desk and stood up.  Gathering up the book and holding it close, she began to make her way to the door.  She paused, turned toward Amiabelle and nodded. She may have even given a fleeting wink.
"Just meet me back at the front desk, dear."
~ Ami
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