(Holy crap that managed to knock several hours out of my night at work.. had to do some research and fleshing out as well. I initially couldn't really answer as him since he wouldn't answer them to begin with. But I've since gone through and edited this post to reflect how he would answer. Evasively most of the time, bluntly and to the point the rest. I think it's safe to say this character will be a pain in the ass to deal with, and commend anyone who successfully tries.)
Gharen entered the small clearing where he had made camp for the evening. He added some wood to the fire that had burned low. As he stoked the fire he noticed a scroll sitting beside the boughs that made up his bed. His first instinct was to survey the area, there wasn't anyone nearby, and nothing had been taken from his camp. He relaxed, letting out a small breath, picked up the scroll and started to read.
A moment later he flicked his wrist and lobbed the scroll into the fire, his thoughts whirled for second as he watched the parchment catch flame. He scrambled forward and reached into the fire and rescued the scroll as he patted the flames out. He reached into his pack and pulled out a small stick of charcoal and opened the scroll...
Gharen entered the small clearing where he had made camp for the evening. He added some wood to the fire that had burned low. As he stoked the fire he noticed a scroll sitting beside the boughs that made up his bed. His first instinct was to survey the area, there wasn't anyone nearby, and nothing had been taken from his camp. He relaxed, letting out a small breath, picked up the scroll and started to read.
A moment later he flicked his wrist and lobbed the scroll into the fire, his thoughts whirled for second as he watched the parchment catch flame. He scrambled forward and reached into the fire and rescued the scroll as he patted the flames out. He reached into his pack and pulled out a small stick of charcoal and opened the scroll...
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Part 1: The BasicsPart 1: The Basics
1.What is your full name? Gharen Wolfsong
2.Where and when were you born? Ala Mhigo, 1552
3.Who are/were your parents? (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.) Gregor Wolfsong I think he was a Blacksmith, Marta Wolfsong I think she was a weaver, I can't fully recall. Both died in 1557 during the initial attack on Ala Mhigo.
4.Do you have any siblings? A sister. Kayle she was a little over a year old. She died at the same time as my mother and father..
5.Where do you live now, and with whom? Describe the place and the person/people. Currently along the Gridania outskirts in a small camp.
6.What is your occupation? Smith, Dockworker, Manure hauler, any manual labor that pays enough for traveling supplies and training.
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. 78 inches tall (6' 5'') Hyur Highlander. Dark red hair, Hazel eyes. Highlander warrior facial tattoos, with several facial scars.
8.To which social class do you belong? None.
9.Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses? Some old... injuries that never quite healed right.
10. Are you right- or left-handed? left handed
11. What does your voice sound like? the hell kind of question is this? next.
12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently?skipping.
13. What do you have in your pockets? Nothing.
14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics? quiet, loner.
1.What is your full name? Gharen Wolfsong
2.Where and when were you born? Ala Mhigo, 1552
3.Who are/were your parents? (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.) Gregor Wolfsong I think he was a Blacksmith, Marta Wolfsong I think she was a weaver, I can't fully recall. Both died in 1557 during the initial attack on Ala Mhigo.
4.Do you have any siblings? A sister. Kayle she was a little over a year old. She died at the same time as my mother and father..
5.Where do you live now, and with whom? Describe the place and the person/people. Currently along the Gridania outskirts in a small camp.
6.What is your occupation? Smith, Dockworker, Manure hauler, any manual labor that pays enough for traveling supplies and training.
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. 78 inches tall (6' 5'') Hyur Highlander. Dark red hair, Hazel eyes. Highlander warrior facial tattoos, with several facial scars.
8.To which social class do you belong? None.
9.Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses? Some old... injuries that never quite healed right.
10. Are you right- or left-handed? left handed
11. What does your voice sound like? the hell kind of question is this? next.
12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently?skipping.
13. What do you have in your pockets? Nothing.
14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics? quiet, loner.
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Part 2: Growing UpPart 2: Growing Up
15. How would you describe your childhood in general? Painful.
16. What is your earliest memory? The day Mom and dad died.
17. How much schooling have you had? Very little.
18. Did you enjoy school? I barely remember that time in my life.
19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities? Self taught to read and write. Basic fighting came from watching various mercenaries that started fights in the refugee camp.
20. While growing up, did you have any role models? If so, describe them.Not in the literal sense no.
21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family? Before Ala Mihgo yes.
22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? Free
23. As a child, what were your favorite activities? Sneaking out the nights the drunk who had become my guardian was passed out to practice with make shift weapons.
24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display? skipping this question and moving on.
25. As a child, were you popular? Who were your friends, and what were they like? Other children were made to stay away from me.
26. When and with whom was your first kiss? Never.
27. Are you a virgin? Yes
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. After escaping Ala Mihgo I was raised in a camp of refugees in the mountainous region north of the occupied city. There we labored to survive, I was placed under the care of an old run down warrior turned drunkard who beat me regularly when I "disappointed" him, several times almost to death, He made a point to regularly remind me during these sessions that I "was worthless" and "nothing but a burden". I could see it in the faces of others around the camp when they looked at me. they knew what was happening and did nothing to intervene.
15. How would you describe your childhood in general? Painful.
16. What is your earliest memory? The day Mom and dad died.
17. How much schooling have you had? Very little.
18. Did you enjoy school? I barely remember that time in my life.
19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities? Self taught to read and write. Basic fighting came from watching various mercenaries that started fights in the refugee camp.
20. While growing up, did you have any role models? If so, describe them.Not in the literal sense no.
21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family? Before Ala Mihgo yes.
22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? Free
23. As a child, what were your favorite activities? Sneaking out the nights the drunk who had become my guardian was passed out to practice with make shift weapons.
24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display? skipping this question and moving on.
25. As a child, were you popular? Who were your friends, and what were they like? Other children were made to stay away from me.
26. When and with whom was your first kiss? Never.
27. Are you a virgin? Yes
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. After escaping Ala Mihgo I was raised in a camp of refugees in the mountainous region north of the occupied city. There we labored to survive, I was placed under the care of an old run down warrior turned drunkard who beat me regularly when I "disappointed" him, several times almost to death, He made a point to regularly remind me during these sessions that I "was worthless" and "nothing but a burden". I could see it in the faces of others around the camp when they looked at me. they knew what was happening and did nothing to intervene.
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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? The raider attack on the Refugee camp 8 years ago that resulted in the death of my guardian and others that didn't lift a finger to help me.
30. Who has had the most influence on you? A set of adventurers that passed through the encampment when I was a child. I'd imagining their exploits in life, that was a driving force early on that things could be better.
31. What do you consider your greatest achievement? Escaping the refugee camp as it burned to the ground behind me.
32. What is your greatest regret? Not being the one to kill my guardian, and ultimately not helping the refugees that did not escape. (This is a point of conflict for Gharen he hated these people for not stopping what was being done to him, at the same time feels ashamed of himself for not helping them when he had the chance.)
33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done? Leaving women and children to die.
34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind? No.
35. When was the time you were the most frightened? Ages 5-17
36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you? I can't think of anything.
37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why? Having left women and children to die. (In all likelihood if Gharen had stayed to help he would have been killed as well but this does not change the fact he feels a deep seated guilt regarding this. As such he has committed himself to defending those who cannot defend themselves.)
38. What is your best memory? Already covered this moving on.
39. What is your worst memory? Not reiterating myself moving on.
29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far? The raider attack on the Refugee camp 8 years ago that resulted in the death of my guardian and others that didn't lift a finger to help me.
30. Who has had the most influence on you? A set of adventurers that passed through the encampment when I was a child. I'd imagining their exploits in life, that was a driving force early on that things could be better.
31. What do you consider your greatest achievement? Escaping the refugee camp as it burned to the ground behind me.
32. What is your greatest regret? Not being the one to kill my guardian, and ultimately not helping the refugees that did not escape. (This is a point of conflict for Gharen he hated these people for not stopping what was being done to him, at the same time feels ashamed of himself for not helping them when he had the chance.)
33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done? Leaving women and children to die.
34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind? No.
35. When was the time you were the most frightened? Ages 5-17
36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you? I can't think of anything.
37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why? Having left women and children to die. (In all likelihood if Gharen had stayed to help he would have been killed as well but this does not change the fact he feels a deep seated guilt regarding this. As such he has committed himself to defending those who cannot defend themselves.)
38. What is your best memory? Already covered this moving on.
39. What is your worst memory? Not reiterating myself moving on.
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Part 4: Beliefs And OpinionsPart 4: Beliefs And Opinions
40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic? Neither. I'm a Realist.
41. What is your greatest fear? Being alone all my life. (A paradox since he does everything he can to distance himself from others)
42. What are your religious views? If the Gods are alive, they care little about the insignificant people that hurl their faith at them so fervently, and as such are not worth worshiping.
43. What are your political views? Governments tell people what they can and cannot do. I spent 13 years of my life being told what he can and cannot do, I didn't like it then and don't like it now.
44. What are your views on sex? I don't think about it.
45. Are you able to kill? Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable? There are a few people out there the world would be better without.
46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do? Abusing a Child in any way shape or form.
47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love? No.
48. What do you believe makes a successful life? Living life honestly, and just being the best person you can be.
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 don't talk about myself.
50. Do you have any biases or prejudices? No.
51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances? Why do you refuse to do it? Harm innocents, women and children. (see previous history)
52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)? He would die to Protect Women/Children in danger. (See a pattern forming?)
40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic? Neither. I'm a Realist.
41. What is your greatest fear? Being alone all my life. (A paradox since he does everything he can to distance himself from others)
42. What are your religious views? If the Gods are alive, they care little about the insignificant people that hurl their faith at them so fervently, and as such are not worth worshiping.
43. What are your political views? Governments tell people what they can and cannot do. I spent 13 years of my life being told what he can and cannot do, I didn't like it then and don't like it now.
44. What are your views on sex? I don't think about it.
45. Are you able to kill? Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable? There are a few people out there the world would be better without.
46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do? Abusing a Child in any way shape or form.
47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love? No.
48. What do you believe makes a successful life? Living life honestly, and just being the best person you can be.
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 don't talk about myself.
50. Do you have any biases or prejudices? No.
51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances? Why do you refuse to do it? Harm innocents, women and children. (see previous history)
52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)? He would die to Protect Women/Children in danger. (See a pattern forming?)
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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? Skipping this question, moving on..
54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why? No one.
55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why? Skipping.
56. Who are your friends? Do you have a best friend? Describe these people. Skipping..
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. No.
59. What do you look for in a potential lover? Nothing.
60. How close are you to your family? Skipping..
61. Have you started your own family? If so, describe them. If not, do you want to? Why or why not? No, Skipping.
62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help? No one, the only person you can trust is yourself.
63. Do you trust anyone to protect you? Who, and why? No.
64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you? No one.
65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why? Myself.
66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict? Arguing with others is a waste of time and energy.
67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations? No.
68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people? Why or why not? No. People in general are untrustworthy and act friendly in order to take advantage of you because they want something.
69. Do you care what others think of you? No.
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? Skipping this question, moving on..
54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why? No one.
55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why? Skipping.
56. Who are your friends? Do you have a best friend? Describe these people. Skipping..
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. No.
59. What do you look for in a potential lover? Nothing.
60. How close are you to your family? Skipping..
61. Have you started your own family? If so, describe them. If not, do you want to? Why or why not? No, Skipping.
62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help? No one, the only person you can trust is yourself.
63. Do you trust anyone to protect you? Who, and why? No.
64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you? No one.
65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why? Myself.
66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict? Arguing with others is a waste of time and energy.
67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations? No.
68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people? Why or why not? No. People in general are untrustworthy and act friendly in order to take advantage of you because they want something.
69. Do you care what others think of you? No.
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Part 6: Likes And DislikesPart 6: Likes And Dislikes
70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes? Training in the arts of combat, living off the land.
71. What is your most treasured possession? My weapon.
72. What is your favorite color? Blue
73. What is your favorite food? Freshly caught fish cooked over an open flame.
74. What, if anything, do you like to read? Historical texts, personal accounts of past wars, or battles.
75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)? Training
76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs? If so, why? Do you want to quit? No.
77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night? Skipping, moving on.
78. What makes you laugh? I'm Not sure, I haven't done so in a long time.
79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you? Very little. (As he is numb to the things people are capable of doing.)
80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself? Training
81. How do you deal with stress? Training, Fishing
82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan? Neither, at this time I a leaf on a river, heading to where ever it takes me.
83. What are your pet peeves? Uncaring parents
70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes? Training in the arts of combat, living off the land.
71. What is your most treasured possession? My weapon.
72. What is your favorite color? Blue
73. What is your favorite food? Freshly caught fish cooked over an open flame.
74. What, if anything, do you like to read? Historical texts, personal accounts of past wars, or battles.
75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)? Training
76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs? If so, why? Do you want to quit? No.
77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night? Skipping, moving on.
78. What makes you laugh? I'm Not sure, I haven't done so in a long time.
79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you? Very little. (As he is numb to the things people are capable of doing.)
80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself? Training
81. How do you deal with stress? Training, Fishing
82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan? Neither, at this time I a leaf on a river, heading to where ever it takes me.
83. What are your pet peeves? Uncaring parents
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Part 7: Self Images And Etc.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? Wake up and find someone that's willing to pay for work done that day. Or fish and hunt for food. It doesn't bother me because I'm free to do as I please.
85. What is your greatest strength as a person? Tenacity.
86. What is your greatest weakness? Self reliant
87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? Nothing. (A lie. He wouldn't be broken anymore.)
88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted? Introverted
89. Are you generally organized or messy? 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: Combat, taking care of himself, physical labor Bad: Socializing, Dealing with others, Dealing with the opposite sex.
91. Do you like yourself? No.
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…) Freedom to go and do whatever I like.
93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime? To master as many weapons as I can, in training I can express myself clearly, in training I feel free, in combat I feels alive.
94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Sitting on a riverbank somewhere with a fishing pole in hand.
95. If you could choose, how would you want to die? In the defense of others. Hopefully with purpose.
96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left. Go fishing, Eat, then sleep.
97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death? No one will care.
98. What three words best describe your personality? Skipping.. (Quiet, Serious, Brooding.)
99. What three words would others probably use to describe you? Skipping..
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…) (I don't think I could advise someone in Gharen's state without making things worse)
84. Describe the routine of a normal day for you. How do you feel when this routine is disrupted? Wake up and find someone that's willing to pay for work done that day. Or fish and hunt for food. It doesn't bother me because I'm free to do as I please.
85. What is your greatest strength as a person? Tenacity.
86. What is your greatest weakness? Self reliant
87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? Nothing. (A lie. He wouldn't be broken anymore.)
88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted? Introverted
89. Are you generally organized or messy? 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: Combat, taking care of himself, physical labor Bad: Socializing, Dealing with others, Dealing with the opposite sex.
91. Do you like yourself? No.
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…) Freedom to go and do whatever I like.
93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime? To master as many weapons as I can, in training I can express myself clearly, in training I feel free, in combat I feels alive.
94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Sitting on a riverbank somewhere with a fishing pole in hand.
95. If you could choose, how would you want to die? In the defense of others. Hopefully with purpose.
96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left. Go fishing, Eat, then sleep.
97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death? No one will care.
98. What three words best describe your personality? Skipping.. (Quiet, Serious, Brooding.)
99. What three words would others probably use to describe you? Skipping..
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…) (I don't think I could advise someone in Gharen's state without making things worse)
