There were a few comments in other threads about how a character may be different or similar to the person playing them, and I'm curious if there are any major differences or similarities between your character and yourself.
Similarities
I think the two biggest similarities are that we both survived being very ill as children (I'm a cancer survivor and he was very weak and ill due to injury, dangerously high fevers, infections and other things) and that we are both fascinated with the mythology and folklore of our worlds. Â
We also have a shared weakness for sweets. Â Granted, I do have some self control, but sometimes I may tell myself I'm only going to eat one or two squares from a bar of chocolate and end up eating half the bar (if not all of it). Â
And then there is a somewhat similar sense of humor and general outlook. Â We both know things are or can be bad, we just try not to let it get us down. Â We aren't saints, but we would rather make someone laugh or smile instead of making them feel bad or starting an argument over something trivial.
Differences
There are several minor ones, but stuff like "he can walk without assistance" or "he can hear" don't really count to me. Â
He loves spicy foods. Â Technically, I do enjoy spicy foods, I just can't have them due to my ulcers and other stomach issues. Â To be honest, this is a fairly common trait with my characters since I wish I could eat spicy foods without ending up in the hospital or just feeling very uncomfortable for days after. Â I'm living vicariously though them this way.
He hates strong alcohol, mostly because he has a very, very low tolerance, but he also hates the taste. Â I, on the other hand, don't have a preference. Â I don't drink very often (mostly due to the same reason I can't have spicy foods), but I'm not that bothered by the taste of hard liquor. Â I actually enjoy the taste of some on their own rather than mixed with something.
He's also a fair bit superstitious. Â Nothing too extreme, but there are a bunch of little things he believes that are usually nothing more than rumors or old beliefs. Â I can't honestly say that I'm not, but I'm not even close to the same degree that he is.
Similarities
I think the two biggest similarities are that we both survived being very ill as children (I'm a cancer survivor and he was very weak and ill due to injury, dangerously high fevers, infections and other things) and that we are both fascinated with the mythology and folklore of our worlds. Â
We also have a shared weakness for sweets. Â Granted, I do have some self control, but sometimes I may tell myself I'm only going to eat one or two squares from a bar of chocolate and end up eating half the bar (if not all of it). Â
And then there is a somewhat similar sense of humor and general outlook. Â We both know things are or can be bad, we just try not to let it get us down. Â We aren't saints, but we would rather make someone laugh or smile instead of making them feel bad or starting an argument over something trivial.
Differences
There are several minor ones, but stuff like "he can walk without assistance" or "he can hear" don't really count to me. Â
He loves spicy foods. Â Technically, I do enjoy spicy foods, I just can't have them due to my ulcers and other stomach issues. Â To be honest, this is a fairly common trait with my characters since I wish I could eat spicy foods without ending up in the hospital or just feeling very uncomfortable for days after. Â I'm living vicariously though them this way.
He hates strong alcohol, mostly because he has a very, very low tolerance, but he also hates the taste. Â I, on the other hand, don't have a preference. Â I don't drink very often (mostly due to the same reason I can't have spicy foods), but I'm not that bothered by the taste of hard liquor. Â I actually enjoy the taste of some on their own rather than mixed with something.
He's also a fair bit superstitious. Â Nothing too extreme, but there are a bunch of little things he believes that are usually nothing more than rumors or old beliefs. Â I can't honestly say that I'm not, but I'm not even close to the same degree that he is.
