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RE: 100 Questions to Ask About Your Role-Playing Character |
07-10-2013, 04:16 AM
There finally updated and finished that. If i wasn't called from the computer so often it would have been done a day or so ago. ^^;
Also it has been more then a blast to read the others posted >w< I have a few more pages worth of reading to do. Wiki:Â Lorraine Dunois
Being heavily revamped/reworked atm - sorry 
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RE: 100 Questions to Ask About Your Role-Playing Character |
07-11-2013, 12:28 AM
(This post was last modified: 07-11-2013, 12:44 AM by Orlog.)
(This was a ton of fun!)
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Part 1: The Basics 1.What is your full name? Beatric Fyril Reid, Fyril was a small attempt at my parent's trying to connect the family to whatever semblance of traditionalism left in the family (hint, there is none) and it happens to mean "Lost". No Joke. 2.Where and when were you born? My age is none of your concern, (You'd be surprised what one could do with the information on one's birth date) but I was born in Uldah, same as a lot of folk. 3.Who are/were your parents? (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.) ...Why? I thought this was a personal interview. Leave family matters out of it. 4.Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like? Shifts in her seat, opting to lean forward and fold her hands before the interviewer. I am the only kin who survived the womb. I murdered them on the way out. As in the stories, there are three sisters of Odin; now there is only one. 5.Where do you live now, and with whom? Describe the place and the person/people. She peeks her head around her shoulder. These are awfully personal. I really do wonder what you'd do with any kind of information on my residence. Are you going to be sending me a pamphlet of your religious journey? 6.What is your occupation? She leans back in her seat. It's... complicated? I've spent a hand full of my years in Gridania working as a forest guide for those who required it, but the real money comes in with studying people, documenting social climates, recording and dissecting belief systems. 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. Tall, as one might expect when concerning the Roegadyn race, short grey hair, eyes blazing of fire, molten lava dripping from my tongue, fingertips smoldering, a radiant corona that surrounds my head, and never would you actually see my feet touch the ground. 8.To which social class do you belong? She seems to be peering at the interviewer, not so much listening to the latest question, but closely studying their facial features as they speak... Hm? 9.Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses? I am a perfect specimen of physical health. 10. Are you right- or left-handed? I tend the handle things with my toes, when at all possible. 11. What does your voice sound like? Sometimes it's like flowers blooming in your ears and others my voice booms like the crack of thunder! 12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently? 'T's an odd question to ask, mate. 13. What do you have in your pockets? She rifles through her pockets, pulling out some small pouches of some thin, white powder that gives way to the incredible odor that seems to follow her, along with stones, a writing quill, a handful of coins, a small notebook that looks very much used, a chain full of what looks like various critter claws, dirt, and a small collection of empty nut shells. Once her pockets were emptied, she gestures to the interviewer. 14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics? I have been told that I have a tendency to stretch the truth a smidgen. I wouldn't go as far to actually believe them, though. Part 2: Growing Up 15. How would you describe your childhood in general? Average? Parent did what needed to be done to survive, tried to make the best life for her children, and as with most children, I didn't really appreciate it until I came outside of the little bubble created for us and dealt with the real world. 16. What is your earliest memory? Making friends with some marmots that made their way into the city. Marmots aren't friends, they're food. Silly me. 17. How much schooling have you had? Enough to make my hypothesis not just drift off into infinity. 18. Did you enjoy school? It might surprise you to know that I typically don't take kind to people telling me what to do. It's one of the better parts of getting into an independent line of work. 19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities? Where most tend to, through the vengeful ghosts of our ancestors. 20. While growing up, did you have any role models? If so, describe them. I remember being in the market when I was very young when I came across this man, obviously had some travel in him, you see. He wore the garbs, his viable skin was blackened, not from the pigment but from the sheer amount of soot, and the way he stood as he was getting his things suggested that he was in great need of some rest. But, when he was asked by the person selling him his wares where he was headed, that tired face lit up with great enthusiasm and he ended up rambling for some time about his next adventure. I never saw his face again. I suspect he died doing what he loved. 21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family? Nothing to really note there. We were civil, but just about everything was done at arms reach. 22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? Someone who made enough money to live comfortably. 23. As a child, what were your favorite activities? I don't suppose it'll surprise you when I say "watch people", will it? 24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display? I... suspect ones that aren't too far off from the ones I exhibit now, aye? 25. As a child, were you popular? Who were your friends, and what were they like? She slaps her palms down on to her lap, Oh I was so popular. All the boys wanted my hand and all the girls wanted my friendship. 26. When and with whom was your first kiss? To that lowly, ash covered traveler. He came back and whisked me away from the mediocrity of being a young girl, you see. We lived happily ever after, had lots of children... Until work was scarce and so was the food; we were forced to eat the children. 27. Are you a virgin? If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity? I'll have you know that it's none of your concern. A lady never kisses and tells and I don't fancy myself a lady of the evening. 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. ...What? Part 3: Past Influences 29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far? Possibly when I survived the giant fireball hitting the land, and the war... I've also recently cooked my first omelet; that's important. 30. Who has had the most influence on you? The ones who pay, I'd gather. 31. What do you consider your greatest achievement? D'oho! Wouldn't to be so keen to know? I'll share my findings eventually and not a moment sooner, lest my arrow find an uncomfortable place to rest within you. 32. What is your greatest regret? ...Agreeing to this interview. 33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done? "Evil" is a social construct and depends solely on the person who views it. What one might view as evil, others might view as right for the time. Perhaps I've stepped on one too many bugs in my lifetime? Spilled too much ale? Or maybe some might find issue with all the crime...? 34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind? I have no idea why you'd think such things. 35. When was the time you were the most frightened? When dealing with things beyond your previous comprehension, there's never a time when you're not afraid. 36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you? Haha, well, there was this one time I decided to take on a job as a forest guide, despite not knowing the area in the slightest. She exhales, letting out a few more laughs. 37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why? I'd dare you to find a person who lives without regret. But, the details of my own fallings aren't particularly important. 38. What is your best memory? She begins to drum her fingers on the table before her. What's yours? It's this interview, isn't it? Yeeeeah, I knew it. 39. What is your worst memory? Tilts her head to the side, opting to stare off into some unknown object until the interviewer went to the next question. Part 4: Beliefs And Opinions 40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic? I shape reality as I see fit! Your notions of subjective viewpoints are petty. 41. What is your greatest fear? Her face darkens, Slipping off into nothingness; to be forgotten completely with time. 42. What are your religious views? None? Though deities are very interesting to study, and it's quite understandable why the vast majority of the people go to them for aid. If you were told that all of your dreams could come true with just a single word... Well, it's understandable. 43. What are your political views? Don't rightly give a damn. 44. What are your views on sex? It's an interesting step in a relationship, that's honestly almost essential to making things work for any reasonable amount of time. Get naked and rub genitals. It's odd. 45. Are you able to kill? Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable? I do what needs to be done, when it needs to be done. But, it won't stop me from expressing my disgust afterwards. 46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do? Continue on the same path that we've been on. 47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love? It's a fantasy made up for couples to feel more justified in their relationship. 48. What do you believe makes a successful life? Unearthing a long dead civilization. 49. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings (i.e. do you hide your true self from others, and in what way)? Well, given that you've already asked me a fair amount of questions about myself, wouldn't it be your job to figure that out? 50. Do you have any biases or prejudices? People are people, despite their race or sex, everyone acts the same down at their core. 51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances? Why do you refuse to do it? I refuse to act in the manner I have been told reasonable individuals act. It garners no new information, and is, frankly, boring. 52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)? She drums her fingers on the side of her face a few times while giving a small smile. 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's a case by case basis. I treat people the way that they need to be treated, not the way they want to be treated. 54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why? All people are important, in their own way. 55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why? She offers a shrug. 56. Who are your friends? Do you have a best friend? Describe these people. The people of Misericorde, I suppose. The things we've been through is near impossible to go through without creating some kind of lasting bond. 57. Do you have a spouse or significant other? If so, describe this person. All hail Ramuh, my Lord and Savior. Your lightning bolts cause nothing but chaos and ruin for all those before you. Your black robes twinkle like stars, if stars were black. You are my light. 58. Have you ever been in love? If so, describe what happened. Bats her hand a few times. 59. What do you look for in a potential lover? Living, breathing, humanoid in appearance. 60. How close are you to your family? I could have sworn we already covered something like this already. 61. Have you started your own family? If so, describe them. If not, do you want to? Why or why not? Me, have children? She bursts out laughing on the spot. 62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help? Why, are you planning something? 63. Do you trust anyone to protect you? Who, and why? She pauses for a moment, ...The Tower protects when he is near. 64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you? I... rightly don't know? 65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why? Hating someone is just wasted energy. 66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict? I'm a flexible sort of woman. 67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations? Honestly, I prefer to take the sidelines and let other, more capable people do what they do. 68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people? Why or why not? If by "interact" you mean "study from afar", then yes. 69. Do you care what others think of you? She places her hand over her chest, Why, do you think badly of me so soon? Part 6: Likes And Dislikes 70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes? I'm prone to making music when I'm given a moment. 71. What is your most treasured possession? Something I'm sure you'd love to have. 72. What is your favorite color? Lavender has a nice hue to it. 73. What is your favorite food? I wouldn't think I would enjoy it so much, but grilled Marmot is quite tasty, despite what my fellow crew mates would say. 74. What, if anything, do you like to read? There are people who don't? 75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)? All of the above. 76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs? If so, why? Do you want to quit? I don't mind a small drink every now and again. Honestly, people who are prone to overindulgence are disgusting. 77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night? These days are mostly spent on a ship. My stomach hates me for it. 78. What makes you laugh? Funny things, you'd think. 79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you? I'm mostly indifferent to most things. 80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself? The same things I do when I'm normally awake, I'd imagine. 81. How do you deal with stress? Keep myself busy in other people's affairs, reading, making music... 82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan? I tend to simply go with things as they come to me. 83. What are your pet peeves? Anyone's who's a particularly hard read. 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? It varies from day to day. It's very hard to actually find a "normal" day anymore. 85. What is your greatest strength as a person? How affective my throat punch is. 86. What is your greatest weakness? ...Probably my inability to view people correctly. 87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? I wouldn't change a thing. 88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted? Yes. 89. Are you generally organized or messy? I have more things to worry about than how clean my work area might be. 90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at. I'm a good story teller, traveler, and I'm not so terrible at music. I'm told I'm terrible at cooking (despite my best efforts), working well with others, and my ability to shape tree stumps into bed frames. 91. Do you like yourself? I could take or leave me. 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…) She opens her mouth to begin answering the first question and quickly closes it at the second, following it up with a long laugh. 93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime? Too many to note, though some might be coming into fruition soon. 94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? I... don't? Do you suggestion I can see in the future? In some societies that would be deemed a heresy and I would be burned at the stake. Is that what you'd have me do?! Burn!? Monster! 95. If you could choose, how would you want to die? Doing what I love. 96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left. Collect my research, send it off to someone I trust, and grab a weapon to battle death when he comes. 97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death? To be remembered at all is honor enough. 98. What three words best describe your personality? Uh... um... Hm... 99. What three words would others probably use to describe you? See above. 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…) Just keep swimming. You'll reach land eventually.
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RE: 100 Questions to Ask About Your Role-Playing Character |
07-11-2013, 07:32 AM
Weird, I really thought I posted this last night. Oh well. xD
Though Aysun would probably not actually answer all of these if asked, I answered them ICly~ Show Content
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Part 1: The Basics 1.What is your full name? "A'eyshn Demiir." 2.Where and when were you born? "The 16 of the 3rd Umbral Moon, 1553, in Limsa Lominsa--sort of." 3.Who are/were your parents? (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.) "My mum's name is A'ruija. She was Quartermaster on the Alacritie. She did her best with me. My father's name is M'akeda. Aye, I didn't get his name for my surname, but my grandfather's instead. Mum had enough reminders of him with my just being around. Only recently has his name even mattered. Occupation: gambler, liar, and professional piece of chocoshite." 4.Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like? "Aye, apparently I have a brother. Well, half-brother. He's ah.. quiet? Shy. Naïve, I suppose, but smart. He didn't get out of the forest much. We're very different." 5.Where do you live now, and with whom? Describe the place and the person/people. "I'm supposed to be staying at Gerik's home in Ul'dah with K'aworu. I don't know when we're goin' back, though." 6.What is your occupation? "I was a dancer, a lieutenant somehow, a craftsman, and an 'adventurer,' whatever that means to most people." 7.Give 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 a Seeker of the Sun Miqo'te. My hair is curly and obnoxious, but I keep it short. It's blonde. One of my eyes is blue and the other is brown, and the comments I usually get about them ain't nice so I'd prefer you don't say anything. I've markings on my cheeks too. They're not tattoos, they've always been there. I don't like tattoos much, so I don't have any. I don't really have any bad scars other than one on my stomach. I don't know if it's going to go away.. it's not as bad as it was though, so maybe it will sometime. Let's see.. I'm short, I think. Even around other Miqo'te. Mum's got a few ilms on me so I'll blame my father for that. 's probably why K'aworu is so short too. Ah, I don't eat enough sometimes, so I'm a bit on the skinny side. And compared to most ladies I am.. smaller. I usually make my own clothes, because I know how I like to wear them. I don't like armour, it's really heavy and I can't move very well in it. And.. mum pierced my ears when I was a baby. ..That's about it." 8.To which social class do you belong? "The class that has no gil, for now." 9.Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses? "Not really. I don't think anyone is immune to funguar dust. Er, spores. Whatever they are.. Those are awful. But either way, I ain't incredibly strong and I do get sick sometimes." 10. Are you right- or left-handed? "I can write with both, though it's nothing useful it's fun to see peoples' reactions. But I am right-handed with my bow." 11. What does your voice sound like? "You tell me? It sounds like my voice to me. I suppose I don't sound like a little girl." 12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently? "I'm not sure really. 'Aye,' maybe?" 13. What do you have in your pockets? "String, some flint stones, a wind shard.. I've a knife too, usually, but it don't fit in these pockets." 14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics? "Probably, but they're not quirks to me. It's just how I am. If I have to come up with something, I guess I'll say I don't like to be touched. And I don't like having nothing to do. I've also been told I say too much sometimes, or say things wrong. Not in those words, maybe.. but that's what they mean. If people find my habits annoying, I ain't forcing them to stay around me.." Part 2: Growing Up 15. How would you describe your childhood in general? "Lacking, but alright." 16. What is your earliest memory? "Getting sea-sick one night in my hammock. It was stormy so the waves were high. That rarely happened, but I remember it when it did." 17. How much schooling have you had? "My mum taught me to read and write and other things that her mum and dad probably taught her." 18. Did you enjoy school? "I didn't go to school." 19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities? "My mum and the crew. I just got better at things they taught me once I was out on my own. Except magic. I figured that out on my own." 20. While growing up, did you have any role models? If so, describe them. "I knew who I didn't want to be, but I suppose that's opposite of a role model." 21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family? "I resented my mum a lot, for selfish reasons. We're alright now though. Or were, before the battle. I don't know where she is now." 22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? "A dancer.. but not the kind I became. Bit of a silly dream.." 23. As a child, what were your favorite activities? "Fishing and swimming and dancing." 24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display? "I don't know. Child ones? I got bored easily and spent a lot of time wishing I was on the mainland." 25. As a child, were you popular? Who were your friends, and what were they like? "I was popular with the crew. I was the only kid. They took care of me. I was like everyone's little sister but I didn't have friends. I sort of made friends with the girls who taught me to dance, but they were much older than me." 26. When and with whom was your first kiss? "I was seventeen and his name was Runek." 27. Are you a virgin? If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity? "..I was seventeen and his name was Runek. Don't look at me like that. Mum was sixteen when she had me!" 28. If you are just a normal human, describe any influences in your past that led you to do the things you do today. "I do what I know, what I enjoy, and what I have to. My past made me who I am after all, so that covers it." Part 3: Past Influences 29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far? "Leaving the Alacritie." 30. Who has had the most influence on you? "Runek, unfortunately. That's not really fair though, to give him all the credit. My mum and the crew influenced me too, but for the better." 31. What do you consider your greatest achievement? "I don't--ah.. I'll get back to you on that one.." 32. What is your greatest regret? "Asking Selene to come with me." 33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done? "I.. well, I'm not sure this is evil but.. maybe it is. I don't know anymore. A year ago it would've been to me. So.. for many suns I went to Iron Lake and perched myself up on a cliff near where the Imperials were at. I killed a lot of them. I don't like to think about it anymore, but I can't say I wouldn't do it again.." 34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind? "Technically I was wanted for questioning by the Blades for a time because of some bloody contracts with the House Mavanix. I think they've solved that whole mess though." 35. When was the time you were the most frightened? "I've had some pretty awful dreams lately. Somehow they're worse than what was real." 36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you? "When that girl at the Concern pointed at me as I was changing.. Twelve, that was bad." 37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why? "I can't, so it's pointless to think about. I'm sick of what-ifs. What if this had been different. What if this hadn't happened. What if this had. I regret things and I try not to entertain what-ifs. I know I can't change what's happened." 38. What is your best memory? "Memories with the friends I have had over the last couple years. I can't name one." 39. What is your worst memory? "The dragon." Part 4: Beliefs And Opinions 40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic? "I used to be very optimistic. I'd like to be like that again without feeling like a liar." 41. What is your greatest fear? "Losing more people I love." 42. What are your religious views? "I'm a follower of the Twelve. I was raised to pay tribute to Llymlaen. I try.. Somtimes I think I'm doing it wrong though." 43. What are your political views? "I don't know that I have any other than wanting the Garleans to leave." 44. What are your views on sex? "That I'm done with it. Done!" 45. Are you able to kill? Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable? "Yes I am, and I have. I used to avoid it all costs, though, even tried to stop others from doin' it if it wasn't necessary. But I stopped caring. I stopped thinking of them as people with friends and children.." 46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do? "What I did. Disregard for life is evil. Change what I said before.." 47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love? "I wish they didn't exist." 48. What do you believe makes a successful life? "Love, or family, or happiness.. or all those good things. Or gil, if you're from Ul'dah." 49. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings (i.e. do you hide your true self from others, and in what way)? "Not very. I'm fine, though." 50. Do you have any biases or prejudices? "Aye, I suppose I do. A great deal of the few men of my kind I have ever met have done nothing but remind me of my father. I didn't know him, and they still remind me of him. He was a coward, and so are the rest of them, in their own ways." 51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances? Why do you refuse to do it? "I'm sure I used to be able to list things I'd never do. Proven myself wrong, though.." 52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)? "My home, my family, my friends. Easy enough to say it, but I was going to do it." 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? "I've never been very great at making friends and keeping them. Oft times I think people consider me rude, when it isn't my intent." 54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why? "Right now K'aworu's all I have." 55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why? "Eva. I have no idea why. She used to make me so frustrated." 56. Who are your friends? Do you have a best friend? Describe these people. "I've had several best friends. But.. things happen. We drift apart, or they disappear, or what ever else. Selene is my best friend--was. Is." 57. Do you have a spouse or significant other? If so, describe this person. "Sort of." 58. Have you ever been in love? If so, describe what happened. "Aye. He left." 59. What do you look for in a potential lover? "Nothing. I don't want anymore.. Stop looking at me like that again.. Fine, I've always found Hyurs to be handsome. Probably 'cause I grew up with a bunch of them. I'd never seen a male of my own kind 'til I was 18, and he wasn't all that impressive." 60. How close are you to your family? "Mum and I were pretty close before she left on the boat. K'aworu's been following me around since we met." 61. Have you started your own family? If so, describe them. If not, do you want to? Why or why not? "..No. Thal took her." 62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help? "The people I trust, if they are still alive." 63. Do you trust anyone to protect you? Who, and why? "Selene, because she did." 64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you? "Probably just K'aworu. I think he's alone otherwise." 65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why? "I tend not to outright despise people." 66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict? "I argue. I'm not sure why that's a bad thing." 67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations? "I tend not to be in many social situations where my leadership would be needed.." 68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people? Why or why not? "No. It makes me uncomfortable." 69. Do you care what others think of you? "A bit. I don't like being disliked, but I won't change myself to make someone happy with me." Part 6: Likes And Dislikes 70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes? "I like to fish, and add to the maps I bought a couple years ago. They're basic, and I like to note what I find upon them. And dance. I feel like I've said that enough times though." 71. What is your most treasured possession? "This ribbon. Selene gave it to me." 72. What is your favorite color? "I like red." 73. What is your favorite food? "Yugr'am Salmon." 74. What, if anything, do you like to read? "I don't read much. Stories, I suppose. Fiction." 75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)? "I do like listening to music, but I like to listen to people talk more." 76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs? If so, why? Do you want to quit? "I drink, because I like it and it helps me sleep. Why would I quit?" 77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night? "There are no such thing as typical nights anymore. I used to just like working on some weaving, or fishing, or sitting with Selene and the others." 78. What makes you laugh? "Funny things. Ah, specifically? Other people laughing makes me laugh sometimes too." 79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you? "The usual. Rape, abuse, murder, all those terrible things. Come on.." 80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself? "Have some rum and practice my carving." 81. How do you deal with stress? "I don't. It's bad." 82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan? "Spontaneous." 83. What are your pet peeves? "Being expected to respect someone who has not earned it, being forced to do things.. Those are pretty normal pet peeves though aye?" 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? "A normal day.. let's say before I started taking my hunting trips to Iron Lake. Before I moved to Limsa Lominsa, even. So I guess this'd be an ideal normal day, not just a normal day. I'd wake up wherever I'd camped the night before out in Thanalan. I'd have breakfast. Probably fruit, or nuts. I can usually find those pretty easy. I'd head back to Ul'dah for a leve, or I'd go work on my map. Fish for lunch, hopefully not crayfish. I still catch those a lot in Thanalan. I don't like them. Maybe I'd run into a friend in the afternoon, or I'd practice my weaving, or another leve so I could buy bread to have with my dinner. Some evenings I'd end up on an adventure in some deep abandoned ruin I'd never been to before with others. Some I'd end up at the Concern. Others the carptenter's guild to visit the kids. Wherever I felt like going. I'd sleep under the stars, or in the mouth of a cave. These suns I don't have such a routine, so you tell me how I'm handling it being disrupted.." 85. What is your greatest strength as a person? "I think I'm a good friend to people who give me a chance." 86. What is your greatest weakness? "I don't have much patience." 87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? "I'd like to be a bit taller.." 88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted? "Introverted." 89. Are you generally organized or messy? "Some'd call me messy, but I took care of my things." 90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at. "I'm good at shooting my bow, listening, and dancing. I'm not good at cooking, nor navigating, nor dealing with.. things." 91. Do you like yourself? "Sometimes." 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 like the freedom and the thrill. I like to go where I want to go when I want to go there. I like to see new things and make my own way. And I'm not sure, I've never been asked before." 93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime? "I rather want to help win this war this time around." 94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? "Funny thing about five years.." 95. If you could choose, how would you want to die? "I already chose once, this time I will let the Spinner decide, as she apparently has different plans for me." 96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left. "I didn't drink, I didn't go find company for the evening, I didn't cry.. I had dinner, slept rather well, and sent my chocobo away." 97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death? "I'd just like to be remembered at all." 98. What three words best describe your personality? "Didn't we already cover somethin' like this? Maybe not. Well.. honest, stubborn, and.. a bit simple." 99. What three words would others probably use to describe you? "I've heard a few of 'em. They're the kind of words mum doesn't like me to use." 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…) Smile more. You're not really as miserable as you appear. So smile! Whew! x_o
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RE: 100 Questions to Ask About Your Role-Playing Character |
07-11-2013, 04:09 PM
(This post was last modified: 07-11-2013, 04:16 PM by Tyriont.)
This was a really fun experiment!
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Tyriont Gaidal
1.What is your full name? "Captain Tyriont Gaidal, pirate extraordinaire and leader of the Phoenix Pirates.  Widely regarded as the most dashingly handsome rogue in all of La Noscea." 2.Where and when were you born? "I was born in Limsa Lominsa.  As for when...well, that would give away part of the mystery now, wouldn't it?" 3.Who are/were your parents? (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.) "My Father is Donovaine Gaidal, a travelling troubadour.  My Mother is a scholar from Ul'Dah, Mirielle Reinard.  They met while Dad was passing through and he won her over with the wit, charm, good looks and general overwhelming charisma that he passed on to his son."  4.Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like? "No siblings, but I do have a cousin on my Mother's side - Croix.  He serves as the First Mate on my ship and I'll freely admit that I'd be lost without him.  He has a much better head for the details than I do." 5.Where do you live now, and with whom? Describe the place and the person/people. "Wherever the wind takes me, love.  We have a few safehouses in Limsa though, which is also where I keep my personal home.  More times than not though, I'm on board the Phoenix Flame along with the rest of the crew.  You'll meet them soon enough if you stick around...for now though, take a look over by the bad there.  The mass of muscle making that poor stool earn its keep and downing whiskey like water?  That's my Quartermaster and oldest friend, Wandering Lion.  Never a dull moment with him around, partly since he's so bloody loud." 6.What is your occupation? "Why, pirate of course!  I should be clear though - we're picky about our targets.  Only steal from those who can afford it or deserve the loss.  We're bloody generous with the poor folks around Limsa too.  We might not be the most successful crew around, but we've got the love of the people." 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. "Well, I assume you want something more than astonishingly handsome?  Pretty average height for an Elezen.  Shoulder-length dark hair, blue eyes.  As you can see, I have the tanned, toned physique of someone who spends a lot of time at sea.  Oh, it's alright.  Feel free to look, I understand.  I prefer loose-fitting shirts, something that lets me feel the breeze.  I've got more than my share of scars, but not a lot in very visible places...maybe you'll get to see those as the evening goes on, eh?  I also wear an eyepatch fairly often.  Not that I need it, I just like the way it looks.  Besides, gives me an edge in a fight if people think I can't see out of that eye." 8.To which social class do you belong? "Let's see..."scum of the earth", "dirty pirate rat" and "worthless thief" are some of the more common ones I've been stuck with.  No time for the concerns of nobles, not me.  Well...unless I've blagged my way into a party and I'm flirting with those high class types while lifting their necklaces." 9.Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses? "I'm completely disease free, I assure you.  Why, have you heard something?" 10. Are you right- or left-handed? "Right-handed." 11. What does your voice sound like? "Like smooth caramel for your ears, love.  Charming, well-spoken for a pirate...although thinking about it, I'm not sure if that one was meant to be a compliment."  12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently? "Bloody, by the Twelve, Of course I can make that jump.  Another pretty common one is 'I have a foot long tongue and can breathe through my ears'.  If you know what I mean." 13. What do you have in your pockets? "Right now?  Compass, gil for drinks and a scrap of paper to write down names and room numbers.  That's about it, I prefer to travel light for the most part." 14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics? "According to my crew, I'm a bit -too- fond of the drink and far too much a sucker for a pretty face.  I've also got a frustrating tendency to, ah...fall off things.  My balance isn't the best." Part 2: Growing Up 15. How would you describe your childhood in general? "It's not too descriptive, but happy?  We traveled a lot, what with Dad being a bard and Mum always wanting to dash off to find some new rumored artifact.  Wouldn't have changed it for the world, I got to meet no end of people.  Has meant I'm not too happy settling in one place for long though." 16. What is your earliest memory? "Music.  I don't remember much about where I heard it, but I remember the sound of Dad's fiddle.  That's really all I need." 17. How much schooling have you had? "Official schooling?  None.  We moved around too much.  But Mum taught me to read and write, while Dad taught me music, poetry and song.  Everything else I picked up as life went on." 18. Did you enjoy school? "Heh, in so far as it can be called school I suppose." 19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities? "Well, like I said, my musical ability came from Dad.  My other abilities were learned from necessity and finding mentors.  I learned basic carpentry while we were in Gridania, which comes in handy for ship repairs.  Sewing in Ul'Dah, for repairing sails...things like that.  I'll admit, I'm an amateur at most of it - that's why I have crewmembers who handle it properly.  But I like to learn a little of everything.  Keeps me sharp." 20. While growing up, did you have any role models? If so, describe them. "Mainly my Dad.  The way he could light up a room, his love of visiting new places...he's still an inspiration to this day." 21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family? "It was just the two of us, so pretty well.  We were close-knit.  Still are, really.  I do still consider some of the other performers and scholars who traveled with us as family though.  Some of them had kids who are in my crew now." 22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? "An explorer.  I really didn't care what I did as long as I wasn't tied in one place for too long." 23. As a child, what were your favorite activities? "Music.  I wanted to learn every single instrument I could get my grubby little hands on, even if I'm still terrible at more than a few of them.  Beyond that, I loved sitting around a crowded pub while Dad performed, either reading through a book with my Mum or just watching the people." 24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display? "I was outgoing and curious.  Wanted to explore every nook and cranny of everywhere we went.  I'm sure I drove more than a few people we ran into nuts." 25. As a child, were you popular? Who were your friends, and what were they like? "Yeah, I reckon so.  Moving around so much I didn't get to make many fast friends but there were always a few I was sure to find whenever we were in a particular place.  The two that really stick out I already told you about - Croix and Wandering Lion.  Croix traveled with us along with my Aunt from time to time.  Serious kid, grew up into a pretty serious man.  Lion, he lived in Limsa and we passed through a lot.  Me and him got into no end of trouble.  I remember this one time, we found this merchant stall that sold...well, I'm in polite company so let's just call them "Ladies' underthings".  They had this area out back where the customers could try things on, right?  We figured out a way to sneak in and swipe their clothes so they'd have to chase us around, everything on display.  By the Twelve, we got our hides handed to us for that one.  'course, when Dad found out he took me and bought me a pie in celebration..." 26. When and with whom was your first kiss? "It sounds bad, but I really don't remember her name.  Remember the kiss though.  I was fourteen, we were in Gridania and I met this pretty little Hyur girl during one of Dad's performances.  Worked my magic and we were back behind the chocobo stables before too long.  Never did see her again afterwards...always wondered what happened to her." 27. Are you a virgin? If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity? Ty wipes tears from his eyes, still chuckling.  "Oh, I'm sorry...were you serious?  Of course I'm not.  As for when and who...well, I might be a rogue but I'm still a gentleman in some ways and I wouldn't kiss and tell.  All I'll say is that I was sixteen and everyone's first time should be with someone that...enthusiastic." 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. "We've already talked about how my parents influenced me.  But I'm sure by now you're wondering why I became a pirate.  I was inspired by the lifestyle - sailing the wide open seas, that's the freedom I was looking for.  Not bound to any nation, no cares but the safety and happiness of my crew.  I've got the greatest family in all of Eorzea now." Part 3: Past Influences 29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far? "Obtaining the Phoenix Flame, by far.  What good is a pirate without a ship, after all?  How I came by it, that's a story for another time". 30. Who has had the most influence on you? "Definitely my Dad.  He instilled in me a love of music, fine liquor and finer women." 31. What do you consider your greatest achievement? "It sorta ties in with your earlier question, but building the Phoenix Pirates.  I couldn't be prouder of my crew and wouldn't sail with anyone else". 32. What is your greatest regret? "I made a terrible mistake once in bringing the wrong person into my crew.  Twisted kind of guy...he's obsessed with finding eternal life through alchemy.  Wouldn't be a bad thing but his methods are...well, less said about him the better.  He's still around somewhere, probably in Ul'dah." 33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done? "Depends on your definition of evil, doesn't it?  I'm sure the people I've stolen from think I'm the worst thing since the Calamity...but those without a roof over their head or food in their bellies might beg to differ". 34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind? "Have you not been paying attention?  Pirate!  I understand, though.  I'm quite distracting." 35. When was the time you were the most frightened? "When I realized what Denavial - that's the guy I mentioned earlier - was capable of.  I saw some of the things on his shelf in his private...laboratory, I guess you'd call it?  When I realized what was in my crew, I was sick to my stomach and terrified for my crew's safety". 36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you? "Waking up passed out drunk, stark-bollock naked in front of the Coral Tower.  Still no clue how I wound up there, or where my clothes went". 37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why? "I hate to be repetitive, but meeting Denavial.  If I could avoid having ever brought him into our lives, we'd all be better off". 38. What is your best memory? "The first time we ever left port aboard the Flame.  Knowing that we'd made it, that the seas were ours for the taking...there's no feeling like it." 39. What is your worst memory? "Pretty much covered that one under biggest regret, didn't we now?" Part 4: Beliefs And Opinions 40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic? "Eternal optimist, much as Croix wishes I was more realistic sometimes.  I'll keep bashing my head against something until I break through.  That said, is a cynical optimist a thing?  Because I'm a right snarky git." 41. What is your greatest fear? "Being stuck in one place for the rest of my life.  Never able to leave, never able to see anything new...that's the worst thing I can think of." 42. What are your religious views? "I leave the Gods alone, they leave me alone.  I'm usually careful to pay respects to Llmlayen before setting sail though." 43. What are your political views? "Politics is for people with too much damn time and money on their hands.  My only interest is making sure I know which laws I'm breaking and what will happen if I get caught". 44. What are your views on sex? "Sex is fantastic!  In all seriousness though, it's the best way to make a connection with someone.  As long as everyone understands what the situation is, I say have fun!  There's way too much in this world to not sample as much of it as possible." 45. Are you able to kill? Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable? "Absolutely, but only when I need to.  You harm my crew, I end you.  That's all there is to it." 46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do? "Restrict someone's freedom just for the hell of it.  Don't get me wrong, I reckon there's some who need to be kept away from the rest of the world...but just kill 'em.  Don't keep them in some little cell for the rest of their lives.  End it quick, that's what I say." 47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love? "Nice idea, but no.  Way too many people in the world to have just one person you're meant to be with.  Like I said, variety is the way of life!  Love is definitely real though, but the idea that you can only feel it for one person is crazy." 48. What do you believe makes a successful life? "Depends on how you define success.  Knowledge?  Money?  Power?  For me, it's freedom.  As long as you can go where you want, when you want then what else do you need?" 49. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings (i.e. do you hide your true self from others, and in what way)? "Usually pretty honest, unless I'm needing to run a con on someone.  But that's pretty rare.  I'm a heart on my sleeve type of guy.  Too much effort to be held back, aye?" 50. Do you have any biases or prejudices? "None that are undeserved.  If you're rich and you got there on the backs of others who are rotting in the gutters while you're sipping fancy, poncey wine?  Screw you." 51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances? Why do you refuse to do it? "Yeah, I won't ever steal from someone who can't afford it.  The poor go through enough already, they don't need someone nicking what little they have left." 52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)? "My crew.  Without them, I'm nothing.  We live and die for each other, it's the only way to stay alive out there." 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? "I like to think I'm friendly.  It's one of the things I learnt from Dad.  That said, being in my line of work there's a certain barrier you've got to keep up when first meeting people.  The longer we know each other, the more that comes down". 54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why? "No one person, but my entire crew.  Already explained why...we're family." 55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why? "Again, my crew.  Each of them for different reasons, but still.  Beyond that, my parents." 56. Who are your friends? Do you have a best friend? Describe these people. "I'm sorry, I'm giving terribly boring answers.  But again, my crew.  It'd take forever to describe them, but we've got all kinds.  Elezen, Hyur, Lalafell, Miqo'te, Roegadyn...tall, short, large, thin, loud, quiet...but as for my best friend, that's the guy I pointed you to earlier.  Wandering Lion.  Known each other since we were kids, my first crew member and my dearest friend." 57. Do you have a spouse or significant other? If so, describe this person. "Gods, no." 58. Have you ever been in love? If so, describe what happened. "Ah, well...that's a more interesting question, isn't it?  Several times, as it happens.  As for what happened, it's the same story each time usually.  I'm never in once place for long, so we meet up when I'm in town and we cross paths...but in the end, they look for someone more stable.  But there's never hard feelings and I'm always happy to help any of them in any way I can." 59. What do you look for in a potential lover? "First off, they have to understand what I am.  I'm not settling down and starting a family.  Second, is there something new they can teach me - or that I can teach them?  That's really all there needs to be, other than the obvious parts like attraction." 60. How close are you to your family? "Very close.  They still travel and I try to cross paths as often as possible.  We have a dedicated linkshell to stay in touch." 61. Have you started your own family? If so, describe them. If not, do you want to? Why or why not? "Absolutely not.  My lifestyle isn't one a kid should be involved in, ever." 62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help? "Again, my crew.  Failing that, assuming we're -all- in desperate need of help then I have allies in each city I can turn to in a time of need.  People who owe favors, that kind of thing." 63. Do you trust anyone to protect you? Who, and why? "Crew.  Next." 64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you? "You're not really getting this, are you?  Crew.  Next!" 65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why? "Denavial.  He betrayed my trust, which is something I'll never forgive." 66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict? "Depends on the person, but I do find myself in arguments a fair bit.  I'm not often willing to back down, is the problem.  Bit of a flaw perhaps, but I think it just shows conviction." 67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations? "Being a Captain, I tend to find myself in those roles a lot.  Comes naturally to me nowadays." 68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people? Why or why not? "Love it, comes from growing up how I did.  I love a stage.  There's something about making a whole room of people smile, dance and sing that's incomparable to anything else." 69. Do you care what others think of you? "Only my crew and my family.  Everyone else be damned." Part 6: Likes And Dislikes 70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes? "Drinking!  Especially in a place with plenty of pretty women.  Beyond that, I love a good book, especially one I can learn something from.  And while you might not think it based on what we've talked about so far, I'm not too bad at chess." 71. What is your most treasured possession? "My fiddle.  It was a gift from my parents when I turned twelve and I've kept it in shape ever since.  Beyond the freedom that we talked about, I can't imagine life without music either." 72. What is your favorite color? "I'm quite fond of red.  A bold, striking color that really stands out.  I think it suits me." 73. What is your favorite food? "Fried fish is a particular favorite of mine.  Beyond that, there are some really excellent curries around the Ul'Dah area." 74. What, if anything, do you like to read? "Something informative, especially history books.  If there's a book that discusses some legendary artifact that was lost, let me know and I'll set out to find the thing." 75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)? "Good music with good people.  Nothing brings people together like song and dance." 76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs? If so, why? Do you want to quit? "Oh, frequently.  I love a good rum, it's relaxing.  I smoke as well, for much the same reasons.  Life's far too short to not enjoy the finer things in it.  The Calamity should have taught people that." 77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night? "No such thing as a typical one, if I'm doing it right.  That said, I'll often try to find a pub if it's a night I can expect a lot of people around." 78. What makes you laugh? "I'm quite fond of physical comedy.  If you ask me, everything can be made funnier by throwing a pie at someone." 79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you? "We covered this a little earlier if I remember, but the way that the powerful stomp all over those they rely on.  It disgusts me." 80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself? "Drink until I pass out!" 81. How do you deal with stress? "Drink until I pass out!" 82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan? "Drink until I...oh, sorry.  I got into a pattern there.  Spontaneous, definitely.  Which doesn't always work out...there's been a fair few times Croix has had to reel me back in and make me think things through before rushing off.  He's great at that." 83. What are your pet peeves? "A poorly maintained instrument drives me insane.  Why someone wouldn't care for something that brings so much joy is beyond me." 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? "Again, no such thing as a normal day - if I've slipped into one, anything that breaks that routine is welcomed with open arms." 85. What is your greatest strength as a person? "Other than my wit, charm and general charisma?  I have an ability to bring people together that's proved quite useful.  I can get along with most people, as long as they're worth getting along with." 86. What is your greatest weakness? "To hear Croix talk, pretty women.  We've gotten into more than a few troubles because I was suckered in by a ravishing beauty who needed help." 87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? "Nothing at all!  I'm basically perfect." 88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted? "I'd think that you can answer that yourself by now.  Clearly an extrovert, I love an audience!" 89. Are you generally organized or messy? "Organization takes far too much time.  I'm more of a 'grab it and go' type of man." 90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at. "Let's see...well, I'm an excellent fiddle player if I say so myself.  I'm also a fairly decent cook.  As for a third thing...look, it sounds self-absorbed and maybe it is, but I'm a fantastic lover.  Sounds cliched, but it's true.  As for bad...well, we spoke before about my balance being fairly terrible...I've dropped into the drink from the rigging more than once.  And completely sober, before you say anything.  I'm also a horrible artist, can't draw more than a stick figure and even then it looks more like a stick massacre.  A third thing...well, I'm going to go back to being very bad at resisting a pretty face. 91. Do you like yourself? "Of course, who wouldn't like me?" 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.  Exploring, finding lost treasures and helping, ah...'redistribute the wealth'.  If I can leave the world a better place than I found it while having fun along the way, I've done myself proud." 93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime? "Simply to keep living the way I am now.  That's all I want." 94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? "Anywhere I've never been before." 95. If you could choose, how would you want to die? "In such a way that future bards sing of it.  Dying peacefully in bed sounds horribly boring." 96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left. "Make sure the crew was taken care of - they all know that if something happens to me, Croix takes over as captain.  After that, see my parents and say my farewells.  Lastly, find some suitably dramatic way to go out." 97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death? "A man who was never tied to one place, who helped improve the lives of the downtrodden where he went and one hell of a lover." 98. What three words best describe your personality? "Let's see...charismatic, outgoing and charming." 99. What three words would others probably use to describe you? "In honesty?  Arrogant, silver-tongued pirate." 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…) Ty.  Seriously, mate.  STOP FALLING OFF THINGS, FOR THE LOVE OF...I swear I'm not doing it.  I went the exact same path as the person before us and somehow you managed to dive off that cliff anyway.  What the hell. ![[Image: TyFFXIVSig.jpg]](http://i968.photobucket.com/albums/ae167/Tyriont/TyFFXIVSig.jpg)
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RE: 100 Questions to Ask About Your Role-Playing Character |
07-11-2013, 07:05 PM
(This post was last modified: 07-11-2013, 07:06 PM by plutosams.)
Took longer than I thought, but that was nice practice to know more about my own character
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Khior'a LaanakohPart 1: The Basics
1.What is your full name? Khior'a Laanakoh 2.Where and when were you born? Born in the southern part of the black shroud in 1555 3.Who are/were your parents? Mother was Khior Laanakoh, one of the leaders of a multifamily tribe, she tended to be overly busy and far more concerned with the tribe than Khior'a or his siblings.  Although Khior'a obviously had a father his mother never really mentioned him or made a big deal of it.  Khior'a has his suspicions that his healing mentor Jorda'li Nedelin was really his father. 4.Do you have any siblings?  What are/were they like? Khior'a had three siblings, two younger brothers named Khior'to and Khior'i respectively, and one younger sister named Menphie after the lover goddess.  Khior'to was your typical dedicated hunter and provider excelling in all aspects of agility, next to his sister Khior'to was the family favorite; Khior'to, having snuck into the soldier's rank at too young an age, passed among many others in the battles prior to the calamity.  Khior'li is still fairly young (the youngest family member) though he seems to be following in Khior'to footsteps.  Memphie is the apple in the eye of the tribe.  She is a busybody who occupies herself with many of the affairs of the tribe.  When Khior passes it is entirely expected that she will take the family lead as the Laankoh leader in the tribe. 5.Where do you live now, and with whom? Khior'a is living in Gridania studying as a conjurer to improve his skills beyond that of basic healing.  His lives among the other students. 6.What is your occupation? Khior'a subsists on the meager earnings he can make from his skills in botany.  He spends more hours in the forest gathering herbs and medicinals than his family would like; however with it he has found a way to a meager living.  After his schooling as a conjuror his tribe intends for him to become a full time healer. 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. Khior'a is medium to tall for a Miqo'te at 5'6".  He is rather on the skinny side though he retains the agility of his race.  His hair is a sandy almost dirty blond with hints of ash to his tail and ears.  His eyes are a light blue.  His manner of dress tends to be earthy usually with loose fitting clothes for easy movement.  His isn't the most stylish and usually just grabs the first clothes available to him.  8.To which social class do you belong? Among his tribe he would be considered nobility; however in the city-state of Gridania his lower income subsisting on what medicinals he can sell to fund his life and schooling. 9.Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses? Not that Khior'a is aware of at this time, though he is not adept at fighting or conjuring beyond basic healing...hence the schooling. 10. Are you right- or left-handed? Right handed 11. What does your voice sound like? A little higher than one would expect for a young adult...almost like a boy just out of puberty that hasn't quite completed hit the lower register. 12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently? n/a 13. What do you have in your pockets? Khior'a has a pile of leaves leftover a school project he never finished due to distraction, a small pile of gil (enough to buy a loaf of bread and not much more), and a few small viles for storage. 14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics? Khior'a spent most of his youth on the outskirts of his tribe among the trees and animals.  This has left him with a lack of social skills.  He will often say things that are, well, impolite given the situation.  He tends to be a bit frank when he has overcome his shyness. Part 2: Growing Up 15. How would you describe your childhood in general? Khior'a spent his childhood running through the trees studying the plants and animals.  He never quite had the passion for socializing that those of his tribe are known for.  His mother occupied with other things never really seemed to try to correct it.  Overall, his childhood was free, but a bit lonely. 16. What is your earliest memory? Khior'a remembers the birth of his youngest brother.  At this time his future mentor was present in his life which is why he believes he may in fact be the father to the two sons.  17. How much schooling have you had? Until current times only tribal medicine.  Due to the limitations of this schooling Khior'a was sent to Gridania to learn more structured conjuring. 18. Did you enjoy school? Khior'a loves the academic environment and excels in nearly all aspects of healing and is slowing learning to conjure without injuring the other students.  19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities? From his mentor 20. While growing up, did you have any role models? Khior'a mainly looked up to his mentor whom he believes is his father. 21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family? Khior'a was tolerated with his family.  His other brothers taunted him on occasion, but for the most part Khior'a was barely noticed. 22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? Khior'a wanted to be involved in Animal Husbandry 23. As a child, what were your favorite activities? Hiding among the trees and animal watching 24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display? Free-willed child, wanderer, lost in though 25. As a child, were you popular?  Who were your friends, and what were they like? Khior'a was never very popular in his tribe, not really unliked, but not shining star by any stretch of the imagination.  He had a friend here or there, but mostly kept to himself. 26. When and with whom was your first kiss? Khior'a has not experienced his first kiss 27. Are you a virgin?  If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity? Still a virgin 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. Khior'a, while studying healing arts quickly discovered his lack of ability at basic conjuring.  His mentor tried his best to train him, however it took its toll on the old man and the repair bills and replacements of furniture destroyed by misfiring spells.  After the passing of his mentor, no other mentor stepped forward to Khior'a so he was sent to Gridania for formal training. Part 3: Past Influences 29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far? Moving to Gridania for schooling 30. Who has had the most influence on you? His mentor 31. What do you consider your greatest achievement? Excelling at school 32. What is your greatest regret? Although he never really got along with his younger brother, he regrets greatly his loss and does feel responsible for not stepping up as the older brother in his stead. 33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done? Not necessarily evil, however Khior'a has blown up more than his fair share of tables and walls in his practice. 34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind? Not at this time 35. When was the time you were the most frightened? When Khior'a was quite young he was out exploring among the forest.  A pack of wolves began circling him and he thought he was dead.  His mentor must have been watching closely for his intervening likely saved his life. 36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you? Oh where to start, probably the blowing up of one of the walls of his mentors home during a presentation to the tribal leaders. 37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why? Despite his skills as a warrior, probably would go to the battles prior to the calamity in his brother's place. 38. What is your best memory? Near his home Khior'a had a squirrel that would follow him around like a dog.  The first time they met Khior'a has a pouch full of fruit and nuts for his lunch.  The squirrel lept right on his lap to have his share and stayed by his side since.  The meeting has always held a special place in his heart. 39. What is your worst memory? This is tough between the death of his mentor and the hearing of the untimely death of his younger brother in battle. Part 4: Beliefs And Opinions 40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic? A bit of both at times.  By himself he tends to be optimistic about life and the world; however when around other people he can be quite pessimistic without being very aware of it.  41. What is your greatest fear? Being the last son alive in his family to the disappoint of his tribe 42. What are your religious views? Khior'a has always gone through the practice of the worship of Memphina; however he doesn't really take it too seriously. 43. What are your political views? Khior'a tends to be a bit liberal in his views pursing basic rights for all; however his isolationist tendency does bring out some libertarian views about being left to his own will. 44. What are your views on sex? Khior'a is terribly frightened and excited about sex.  He has never really had the opportunity to meet a person that he feels comfortable around to get to know at that level. 45. Are you able to kill?  Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable? In most circumstances Khior'a will leave the killing to others unless it is a matter of survival.  He has been and will be near death in his role as a healer, but prefers to leave the decisions of who lives and who dies to others. 46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do? Destroying an innocent creature, whether intelligent or not. 47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love? Khior'a is a bit of a romantic and does believe in soul mates; however he is a realist and recognize the fallacy in his own wishes. 48. What do you believe makes a successful life? Khior'a isn't really worried too much about success. He tends to be quite in the moment and doesn't think too far in the future.  As long as he can be among the plants and animals, he is happy. 49. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings (i.e. do you hide your true self from others, and in what way)? To himself, quite honest and open.  To others, he tends to jump quickly across either end of the spectrum from completely hidden to almost rudely frank. 50. Do you have any biases or prejudices? Tends to think of all soldiers as garrish and idiotic despite his knowing several people to the contrary.  51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances?  Why do you refuse to do it? Kill an innocent animal.  Khior'a values the role that animals provide greatly and feels his life calling is their protection.  52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)? See above, and close friends/family 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? Generally keeping them at a distance unless they approach Khior'a.  When he gets to know people he does tend to open up; however the road to that destination is filled with many an awkward moment. 54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why? At the moment himself, he is focused on schooling is quite oblivious to most else...though he has begun to enjoy the company of a few of the citizens of Gridania. 55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why? His mentor, he taught him nearly everything he knows.  Whether or not his mentor was reall his father Khior'a feels he filled the parental role for the most important moments in his life. 56. Who are your friends?  Do you have a best friend?  Describe these people. Khior'a has begun to "tolerate" the presence of a Spei'li whom rudely interrupted him during his leaf collecting project.  Spei'li insistence on taking Khior'a along on a adventure endured Khior'a and he is starting to look forward to their interactions. 57. Do you have a spouse or significant other?  If so, describe this person. Not at this time 58. Have you ever been in love?  If so, describe what happened. Never been in love 59. What do you look for in a potential lover? Khior'a hasn't the slightest clue what he would look for; he has not experienced or witnessed enough interactions to know what to look for...expect lots of mistakes and maybe heartbreak before he figures this out 60. How close are you to your family? Khior'a respects his family and great deal and wants to impress them, that being said they are not very close to him as he always seemed the outsider. 61. Have you started your own family?  If so, describe them.  If not, do you want to?  Why or why not? Khior'a would like a family someday; however his is very focused on schooling so that will have to wait. 62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help? At this moment probably only Spei'li, since he doesn't really know many people in Gridania. 63. Do you trust anyone to protect you?  Who, and why? Not really, though I am sure they are many around perfectly capable of it. 64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you? His family would probably eventually send out a search party; however his quiet nature would mean it would be quite a while before anyone noticed. 65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why? At this moment not really anyone 66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict? Avoid conflict 67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations? Only when necessary and/or Khior'a feels the competency of those involved is questionable 68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people?  Why or why not? Khior'a prefers small groups.  He doesn't have the greatest of social skills so his oddities are more easily understood in a small settings. 69. Do you care what others think of you? Yes, he certainly does, maybe a bit too much.  It is possible his fear of this is holding back his growth as a social individual. Part 6: Likes And Dislikes 70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes? Plant/animal watching, hiking, spending time at the waterfalls in the moonlight 71. What is your most treasured possession? Khior'a carries around a nut shell given to him by the squirrel he named Moonfire.  The squirrel was probably just trying to throw it away, but Khior'a found it memorable. 72. What is your favorite color? Deep blue 73. What is your favorite food? Khior'a is very fond of fruits, all kinds 74. What, if anything, do you like to read? Khior'a will read just about anything and enjoy it...even textbooks. 75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)? Relaxing at a waterfall just listening.  For more social type events, Khior'a tends to enjoy storytelling around the fire. 76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs?  If so, why?  Do you want to quit? Khior'a has drank before, though very little.  He has no problem with it, though will likely tend to drink a bit too much due to his inexperience.  He has never really encountered drugs; however if it was plant based he likely wouldn't have an issue with it. 77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night? Reading 78. What makes you laugh? Animals will typically do the trick.  Khior'a does have a bit of dark humor and does enjoy laughing at the minor misfortune of others 79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you? Not much, though busy bodies tend to annoy him a bit 80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself? Likely just go for a short walk and attempt a nap in the shade 81. How do you deal with stress? By going for walks alone 82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan? More spontaneous than plan oriented.  Plans are fine, however Khior'a tends to live in the moment as act on his whims. 83. What are your pet peeves? People who constantly talk (he can enjoy talking, but you know THOSE people who no matter what situation just will not stop) 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? At the moment starts his day in the morning (typically nocturnal, but school has forced a change).  He spends the majority of his morning in instruction and practice.  After lunch he tends to sneak in a small nap under a nice tree before the afternoon where he spends time in the forest gathering herbs and medicinals.  During breaks from school he will typically spend all night wandering the woods and/or reading.  Generally, moving out of his routine is fine as long as he isn't in the middle of studying. 85. What is your greatest strength as a person? Compassion, Khior'a may not be the life of the party, but he couldn't watch bad come to an innocent, no matter what form they take. 86. What is your greatest weakness? Lack of social grace 87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? Khior'a wishes he was more like his younger brother, a strong and adept warrior...though that would change almost his entire personality. 88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted? Introverted 89. Are you generally organized or messy? Messy 90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at. Good: Healing Arts, Herbalism, and academics Bad: Non healing magic, social graces/customs, fighting 91. Do you like yourself? Generally yes 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…) Khior'a tends to tell others that he is on instruction from his tribe to excel as a Conjuror to bring pride to his family...however, mostly he is doing because of the guilt after his brother's death.  He does enjoy the healing arts, but would have otherwise been content as a tribal healer. 93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime? Wishes to become proficient in the understand of animal behavior and plant identification/study.  Khior'a wishes to one day run an animal sanctuary and academic school. 94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Khior'a sees himself returning to his tribe as an honorable healer; however it is more likely he will find a starting position as a professor in the healing arts/medicine. 95. If you could choose, how would you want to die? Quietly, among the trees listening to the sounds of nature 96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left. Travel to the Black Shroud and say goodbye to his mother, give his leftover food to Moonfire, find a quiet spot in the forest and read until his time came. 97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death? Strength as a healer and a protector of the innocent 98. What three words best describe your personality? Quiet, frank, compassionate 99. What three words would others probably use to describe you? Odd, quirky, nature-boy 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…) Khior'a listen to me here, I know you prefer the company of the trees and animals, but trust me there are others like you or who would like to be around and you will find bringing that company along makes all your journeys much more magical.
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SpoilerPart 1: The Basics
1.What is your full name? Myllor Aurelion 2.Where and when were you born? I was born in the year 1546, in a small mountain village south of Eorzea, across the sea. 3.Who are/were your parents? My father was a militia captain, and my mother ran something akin to a library. She was an instructor of knowledge, and also of minor magics. 4.Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like? I have a sister, and she's a very serious seeker of knowledge. I only really see her when she finds me, as she travels a lot. 5.Where do you live now, and with whom? Describe the place and the person/people. I live out in Ishgard in a stone keep I've built up from stone I've gathered myself. I'm living alone, but I have an inn room I shared with someone dear to me in Limsa Lominsa. Until recently, anyway. 6.What is your occupation? I am a sanctioned member of both Amajina & Sons Mineral Concern, and Naldiq & Vymelli's. I work as both a miner and a smitty, armorer, and shipwright, but lately I've been living off personal work. Typically mercenary in nature. 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. Ugh, I suppose I'm tall for a Hyur... err Midlander, but with Elezen and Roegadyn I don't really feel it. I'm on the heavy side, but my trades have caused me to build up a lot of muscle mass in my arms, shoulders, and back. My legs are also fit from years of wearing heavy plate armor. I wear my hair up, and trim it flat across the top, um... Oh, and it's brown. My eyes are a dark brownish green. I have only really one visible scar, and that's along my jawline here. *He motions over his jaw* It's from a burn. I tend to wear my armor more often than not, but I can often be found in a Doublet or some manner of comfortable clothing when I'm tempering metals, or digging them up. 8.To which social class do you belong? Middle? 9.Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses? Not anymore. Used to be that I couldn't handle the fauna and air in the Black Shroud, but that's since cleared up. 10. Are you right- or left-handed? Right handed. 11. What does your voice sound like? That's a silly question isn't it? (Slightly deeper than average man voice? Mid hyur voice 5. lol) 12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently? I've been told I often respond with 'Aye', which I do, but that's all that comes to mind. 13. What do you have in your pockets? Gil, oh I've got a few gemstones on me that I haven't given over to my retainer, but just things I've noticed as I travel. Here's a decent sized piece of raw ruby I got lucky and spotted while I was in... was it Thanalan...? 14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics? I'm not sure. You'd have to ask one of two people that would know. Maybe that I speak my mind. Part 2: Growing Up 15. How would you describe your childhood in general? Most of it was a dark time for me. My father was taken from me at a young age, and it affected me. 16. What is your earliest memory? My earliest memory... this'll sound cliche, but my first lesson in swordplay with my father. 17. How much schooling have you had? My mother taught me much, until I was ten, at which point I learned much of the world as I traveled and trained. 18. Did you enjoy school? Not particularly. I always wanted the sun to hit the peak of the mountain and class to end, so that I could pick up my training sword. 19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities? From my father, and after his death from one of his men. 20. While growing up, did you have any role models? If so, describe them. My father was the perfect example of what a man should be. Strong, capable and willing to lead, and reliable. He was respectful to all, and a gentle husband to my mother. Always had time at the end of the day to see his family, and play with me and my sister Kiki. 21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family? Fairly well. Sure my sister teased me, tricked me, taunted me, but at the end of the day, we were family, and we knew we loved one another. 22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? The world's greatest swordsman. *He chuckles* 23. As a child, what were your favorite activities? ...I'm starting to believe I was a very one-track boring child. Training and practicing my swordplay. 24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display? I'm not quite sure how to answer this. Determined, and curious? 25. As a child, were you popular? Who were your friends, and what were they like? Not popular, I don't think, but I played with the few boys in the village before I got my first sword. After that, really only one or two that were interested in getting better and stronger. But really only as sparring partners. 26. When and with whom was your first kiss? Ah... there was a girl on a boat that kissed me when I was three and twenty cycles. 27. Are you a virgin? If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity? When I was five and twenty cycles, I... propositioned a friend whom I'd developed feelings for, but took meaning in things where there wasn't. 28. Describe any influences in your past that led you to do the things you do today. My father's example, and the... vengeful side I grew up with led me to travel to Eorzea and become something of a beacon of light. I came here naively looking to make the world a better place, and I like to think I have, in some ways. Part 3: Past Influences 29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far? The Calamity. I lost everything that day, but it wiped things clean, that I could find happiness. Even if it was fleeting. 30. Who has had the most influence on you? My father, or possibly... Abaigeal. She pulled me out of a hard time after the Calamity. *He sighs* 31. What do you consider your greatest achievement? My greatest achievement... somehow forcing Tavern Soliloquy to sustain itself. 32. What is your greatest regret? My pursuit of vengeance. 33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done? ... I took justice into my own hands, and killed a man I despised. He was an evil man, responsible for the deaths of countless, but I let my emotions, and my drive for vengeance make a call I should have. 34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind? No, I do not. My worst crime was accidentally stumbling someplace I wasn't allowed in Gridania once. 35. When was the time you were the most frightened? When I thought I'd lost a dear friend of mine who had been kidnapped and tortured. 36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you? Most likely something that happened in one of that friends games of truth or dare. 37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why? I would save my comrades and friends from the Calamity. 38. What is your best memory? The day I helped the Tavern Soliloquy's owner purchase the place. You should have seen how excited she was. It was her dream. 39. What is your worst memory? A little white lie I reacted to poorly, which she then lied to me about, which I reacted to even more poorly. *He sighs* Something that shouldn't have been a bad memory but we were both too stubborn to let lie, and so it escalated. Part 4: Beliefs And Opinions 40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic? Optimistic, I would think. 41. What is your greatest fear? Losing someone dear to me... again. 42. What are your religious views? I'm a follower of Byregot and Nald'Thal. After witnessing something incredible I cannot refute the presence of the twelve. 43. What are your political views? Political? I'm not involved in such rubbish. Although in Ul'dahn politics I'd likely consider myself a Loyalist, but mostly for my involvement in the sultansworn. 44. What are your views on sex? Sex? ...When you've got someone special... 45. Are you able to kill? Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable? I'm able to kill, but I prefer to incapacitate. Killing is acceptable only when it is sanctioned by a lawful body, and I deem it to be morally right. Otherwise It's incapacitate and hand over. What they do with them after that is none of my concern. 46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do? Summon an elder primal to slaughter innocents. Actually, any slaughtering of innocents. 47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love? I do. 48. What do you believe makes a successful life? A happy family, and a comfortable standard of living. I'm not looking to be the next Raubahn. 49. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings (i.e. do you hide your true self from others, and in what way)? *He ponders this for a moment* I suppose I hide my true feelings when it comes to personal feelings, but more often than not, I prefer to speak my mind. 50. Do you have any biases or prejudices? I've been told my disinterest in Lalafell women is a prejudice, but I disagree. I'm just not interested. 51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances? Why do you refuse to do it? Hmm... having a meaningless physical relationship. I hold some things to be sacred. 52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)? I... a certain person I was very close to up until recently. 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? I guess I keep people at a distance, until work or a personal experience leads me to get to know them in certain ways, when I'd be more friendly with them. I try to be polite at least to everyone I meet, however. 54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why? I feel like I've answered this one already. Abaigeal, though I've no idea how she feels about me right now. 55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why? I don't think there's such a person. Perhaps my sister. She's found a purpose for both herself, and the few she tutors in magic, which is respectable. 56. Who are your friends? Do you have a best friend? Describe these people. ...No. 57. Do you have a spouse or significant other? If so, describe this person. *He sighs* Until recently I was in a relationship with Abaigeal Causland, and I was pretty head over heels for this girl. She's a Highlander with short fiery russett hair, and a fiery personality to match. She was cheerful, aloof, and... exactly what I needed. 58. Have you ever been in love? If so, describe what happened. Twice. The first time it was more of a crush that got physical, that got complicated, and the second... We were happy, I thought, until we had what I didn't think was anything but a minor disagreement, and she up and left. 59. What do you look for in a potential lover? I don't really look, I stumble upon, but I guess a loyal, fun, and compassionate woman. 60. How close are you to your family? I haven't seen my mother in many cycles, but I've heard she is doing well. I'm geographically close to my sister, but emotionally, we're on different planes. 61. Have you started your own family? If so, describe them. If not, do you want to? Why or why not? I would like to, but it hasn't been in the cards, so to speak. So no, I have not. 62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help? Mtoto, but she's not been well recently. 63. Do you trust anyone to protect you? Who, and why? I would say Mtoto Wamoto again, but I'm not sure if she's as close to me as I am to her anymore. 64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you? *He scoffs* I'm not sure there would be anyone. 65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why? A man who always seems to rear his ugly head and get in the way of things, while simultaneously acting like a delinquent criminal. 66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict? I suppose I tend to avoid conflict. 67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations? Aye, I do. 68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people? Why or why not? It depends on the type of large group. A disciplined unit, yes. A gathering of motley fools? Not exactly. 69. Do you care what others think of you? I do not, usually. Only some select few do I value the opinions of. Part 6: Likes And Dislikes 70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes? I always feel some comfort in resorting to training to pass the hours. 71. What is your most treasured possession? ... A sizable broadsword gifted to me by someone dear to me. 72. What is your favorite color? Emerald. 73. What is your favorite food? Baked bread hailing from Ishgard. 74. What, if anything, do you like to read? I don't read often. 75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)? A performing bard, dancers... something I can sit back and enjoy. 76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs? If so, why? Do you want to quit? I drink socially, and it's not a problem. 77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night? Working at home, /on/ my home. 78. What makes you laugh? Joking with friends. 79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you? Abhorrent behavior to the tune of murderers, and those that betray their friends. 80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself? I would train, most likely. 81. How do you deal with stress? ...I train. *He chuckles* 82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan? I like to have a plan, but there are always things you cannot plan for down the road. I can be spontaneous when I plan to be. *He smirks* 83. What are your pet peeves? Silliness when it's not warranted. 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? I wake, and travel to Ul'dah or Limsa Lominsa to work a few hours with one of the guilds, after which I might return home or to another area of Eorzea to do the opposite of what I just worked on, When night falls I might stop in at Tavern Soliloquy, or I might head home and work on the property before retiring for the night. 85. What is your greatest strength as a person? My greatest strength is that I will go to great lengths to pursue a favorable outcome for everyone involved when solving problems. 86. What is your greatest weakness? My greatest weakness... maybe my stubbornness. 87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? I would make my hair less unruly. 88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted? It depends, but introverted, generally. 89. Are you generally organized or messy? I'm pretty organized. 90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at. I am very good with a sword, white magic, and all things metal. *He chuckles* I am very bad with a bow, at silly social gatherings, and adequately expressing my feelings. 91. Do you like yourself? 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, I came here to make a difference in the world, though I'm not as aloof as what I'd consider to be an 'Adventurer'. I guess my real reasons at this point, is that it's all I know, all I'm good at, and... it makes money. 93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime? I want to make a family. 94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? In a similar place, albeit somewhat less lonely. 95. If you could choose, how would you want to die? With a shield in my hand protecting someone I love, in a way that makes a difference. 96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left. Find a certain someone and get some closure. 97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death? My compassion and need to always do what's right. 98. What three words best describe your personality? Stubborn, Strong, Reliable. 99. What three words would others probably use to describe you? Uptight, Stubborn, Reliable. 100. If you could, what advice would you, the player, give to your character? You should not be so quick to decide on the right course of action. Think about the consequences of your actions, and how they affect those around you.
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Five thousand words. No one will read this entire thing. Prove me wrong, why don't you?
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Part 1: The Basics1.What is your full name?
  T'ranu Ihka. Nice to meetcha! 2.Where and when were you born?    Um, I don't actually know where I was born, but I do know I was born on the 18th of the fifth Astral Moon in the year 1550 of the sixth Astral Era. Boy, what a mouthful! I really need to come up with a short form for this! 3.Who are/were your parents? (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.)    Mother, T'korra Kihri, was a great warrior, fierce and unbending. Of course, that's just another way of saying she was a massive pain in the ass, but I try not to dishonor her memory so. She did care for us greatly - she just had an unusual way of showing it. Father, T'Ihka Nunh, on the other hand, was a carpenter. Very simple, plain man, but very wise. I'm... not actually sure how he retained Nunh status. He was probably a great fighter too, in the past - maybe a pugilist? But he never told me about it for some reason. I think he gave up on it after he had enough children. Smart, come to think of it - you don't need to keep Nunh status after you've had all the children you want, right? 4.Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like? As far as direct siblings go, there were three of us! Emphasis on "were". They... were taken by the Calamity. But that's not what the question was, right? Right! So, first off, I had a little brother. His name was T'rohn Tia, and he was a quirky fellow. Very fascinated with Garlean magitek, and he had a knack for it, too. As for how he got his hands on Garlean technology in the first place? Well... some things are best left unsaid. And it's all in the past, anyway. So I also had an older sister, T'runa Ihka. I gather you're starting to pick up on the naming convention? Heh. Anyway, me and my older sister were pretty much rivals... all the way up until the point where I left home to see the world. We competed with each other in everything. Of course this meant we were on each other's cases a lot of the time, but it was still loads of fun. I'm going to miss her... But, before I forget, I should mention that I also had a bunch of half-siblings, mostly on my father's side. Kind of typical for Seekers, y'know? I didn't spend as much time with them as my blood-siblings, however. That's just how things ended up. 5.Where do you live now, and with whom? Describe the place and the person/people. Um, well, I'm a kind of a... a vagabond, y'see. And that's by choice, too! I move around a lot, 'cause I wanna see the world, y'know? I travel alone at the moment, but who knows how long that'll last? 6.What is your occupation? Well... I used to travel and hunt and fish for my own food, but ever since the Calamity, things have... changed. Things happened, and I decided to become a warrior. One of the best decisions I ever made! I get paid, and I still get to travel and see the world, and every day is always so exciting! Yeah, even the days where nothing really happens and I'm just playing bodyguard for someone! There's always so many new people to meet and chat with! 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.    Well, um, I'm like, 4'8", kind of embarrassing... but it's inherited, see, 'cause my mother was a shortie too, right? But I've got some pretty sweet muscles! (flexes) All a part of my training! Although... I think my boobs kind of shrunk in the process. Not that anyone cares about that, right? Oh, and I weigh at about 134 ponz. Pretty crazy for a girl, yeah? Of course I'm a Sun Seeker, you already knew that from the name (I hope)! I've got dark black hair, dark brown eyes, I wear plenty of plate, 'cause I am a warrior, and I have these three neat birth marks on my cheek and the bridge of my nose. Yeah, that's right, they're not scars! Who in the world gets three scars in perfectly symmetrical positions like that anyway? 8.To which social class do you belong?    Well, I'm a soldier now, so I guess whatever class soldiers belong to? I used to be poor, though. Really poor. Like 'hunt my own food' poor. I mentioned that, didn't I? 9.Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?    Hehe. I'm actually one of the really lucky ones! I'm not allergic to anything, and my, what do they call it? My immune system, yeah, that's it, it's pretty strong, too! Like if my immune system were an army, it'd be up there with the three Grand Companies, full of spirit and healthy, well-armed soldiers! Or something like that. And of course I'm a spectacular warrior, so nope, no weaknesses here! 10. Are you right- or left-handed?    I'm a righty! 11. What does your voice sound like?    I've heard it described as kind of... scratchy? Something like that, anyway. It's kind of in the middle-high range as far as females go. 12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently?   "Yo!" Also, "y'know", "you see", "yeah", "right?", annnd so on. 13. What do you have in your pockets?    This is a weird question. You know, I don't really have much in my pockets right now besides my potions, come to think of it. A bit of travel food and a couple canteens... hmm, yeah. 14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics?    I'm kind of excitable, I guess? Also, I tend to run my mouth off given the chance. Am I doing that now? I hope not. I don't want to scare anyone away! Besides that? People say I act kind of boyish sometimes. I don't really know what that means, though! And nobody can ever really explain it to me, either. I guess it's one of those "you know it when ya see it" kinda things. Show Content
Part 2: Growing Up15. How would you describe your childhood in general?
   It was loads of fun! Some hard times, true, but I can't say I've lived a hard life. That'd be insulting to the people who've really had it bad. We lived in a small town where everybody knew each other, and that's the way we liked it. 16. What is your earliest memory?    Hmmm, that's pretty far back. I guess it's that one time mother helped me after I fell from a tree and scraped my knee when I was four? I THINK I was four at the time... this is hard! At any rate, nothing before that I can recall. 17. How much schooling have you had?    A pretty decent amount. I can read and write, and I'm not ignorant of Eorzean history or anything. Actually, that history is what got me interested in traveling the world! It's surprising just how much you can get out of something as simple as an old ruin. I don't mean treasure, by the way. I should mention that, since we were a small town, we only had a couple teachers and a really small building to serve as the "school". 18. Did you enjoy school?    Sure, it was fun! Although it could have been better, I suppose. There were lots of things the teachers couldn't answer, and it's not because they were uneducated or anything. A bunch of the other kids were way too easily distracted, too. 19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities?    This is a silly question! I learn everything over time, like everyone else. Some things I learned in school, some things at home, and other things... elsewhere. Like my warrior skills - a lot of it I picked up from my time with the Marauders' guild in Limsa Lominsa. 20. While growing up, did you have any role models? If so, describe them.    My mother, of course! She was such a badass. And terrifying. I'd love to be as terrifying as her one day. Well, as long as I don't scare off any potential mates, that is. It's lonely at the top, isn't it? 21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family?    I think I said this before. Mother... was kind of cold, but I knew she loved us. Father was the bigger influence, I think. He loved to tell stories. I never did ask where he picked those up - some of them must have been from his own experience, come to think of it. And of course I got along well with my siblings, though me and T'runa did fight a lot. It was never really malicious, though. At least, I don't think it was... 22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?    A historian! An explorer! An adventurer! I wanted to see the world. And I did! I saw a lot of it! But still, there were a lot of places I could never go because it was just too dangerous, so I'm hoping I'll get to see those places now that I'm a warrior! 23. As a child, what were your favorite activities?    Oh, so many of those! I'd read old books (one of the teachers kept a nice library for us), I'd climb trees and buildings and we'd play with the other kids and father would tell me stories an' it was just endless fun! And work, too, of course, but the question was about my favorite stuff, right? 24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display?    I was definitely very curious and energetic - wait, come to think of it, I haven't really changed much, have I? Anyway, I was never really big on conflict - I was more into friendly competition, like with my sister - so I was kind of mellow, too, at least compared some of the other kids that liked to pick fights and stuff. 25. As a child, were you popular? Who were your friends, and what were they like?    Hmmm... I guess I was kind of popular, now that you mention it. I think that's because I helped defend people from bullies a couple times. That wasn't so much fun, though... always so much tension. 'Fraid I don't really remember much of my friends, either - since I left when I was 16, I haven't seen any of them for 11 years now. Wow. 26. When and with whom was your first kiss?    (face immediately flushes red) U-um... can I skip this one? Y-yeah, I'll skip this one... 27. Are you a virgin? If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity?    Another silly question! I've never heard of a Miqo'te in her 20s still a virgin - although if there is, I'd sure like to meet her! Anyway, I'm not so sure I wanna share the details here... it's kind of... personal? Not that I'm a prude or anything, y'know, just... ehhh... 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(oid), describe any influences in your past that led you to do the things you do today.   It was the Calamity. The Calamity convinced me the world needs heroes, plus, um, I kind of needed something to help keep my mind off of... everyone. Everyone I lost. I don't like to dwell on it much, you know? Gotta keep moving forward. So that's how it is nowadays. Show Content
Part 3: Past Influences
29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far? Â Â Â When I finally decided to strike out on my own! There's no way anything else can compare. Living out there on my lonesome, taking care of myself, not being able to depend on anyone else... there's just nothing else like it. 30. Who has had the most influence on you? Â Â Â That's a tough one. I guess it'd have to be my father by default? He's the one who convinced me to go travel the world, after all! I'll never forget him... 31. What do you consider your greatest achievement? Â Â Â The very first time I took down my own big game! It was frightening, to say the least. I had no experience whatsoever, but I won out in the end! The meat was delicious, too. 32. What is your greatest regret? Â Â Â ...Never did come back to meet my family again before the Calamity struck. I always wonder how much had changed since I left. Now I'll never know. 33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done? Â Â Â Hah... I'm not gonna lie, I've stolen a few things here and there. Robbed a few people. I guess the most evil would be this one time I robbed the client of this cute Keeper boy. See, the client was really wealthy and powerful, and he was LOADED with gil. Unfortunately, he also had a good memory, and the Keeper boy was the last thing he saw, so I *kind of* ended up making him a fugitive in the process. Still, by the time the authorities went out to find him, he was long gone anyway, and so was I. Not too shabby in the grand scheme of things. 34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind? Â Â Â Heh, well, nobody's caught me yet, so I would say 'no'! But as for whether or not I've been involved in crimes, well... 35. When was the time you were the most frightened? Â Â Â When the Calamity struck! It was the most terrifying time of my life, and I bet for everyone else who lived through it, too. I was most certain that "this is the end". Good thing I was wrong, aye? 36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you? Â Â Â I once streaked through a town naked after I lost a bet. Though it was the most embarrassing thing I've ever done, it was also kind of... exhilarating? Am I... am I a pervert? 37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why? Â Â Â To have visited my family before the Calamity struck, naturally. Just that one thing... 38. What is your best memory? Â Â Â Wow, that's, um, a little too intimate for me to talk about. Sorry! 39. What is your worst memory? Â Â Â ...When I found out that my family died during the Calamity. Nothing else could possibly compare. I still... kind of choke up a little, when I recall it. But still, I'm not going to break down in tears in front of you or anything! Show Content
Part 4: Beliefs And Opinions
40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?    Um... kind of neither? What's the word for in-between... "realistic"? I mean there are some bad people out there doing bad things, and sometimes things just don't go your way... but at the same time, there's a lot to love about life, you know? I guess I prefer optimism, but not when it gets in the way of proper self-preservation. You need to be at least a little afraid of things - or show proper respect - to stay alive, right? 41. What is your greatest fear?    Nothing anymore. I kind of... lost my fear, after the Calamity. Nothing can ever compare to that event. Except another calamity, of course. Gods forbid such a thing ever comes to pass! 42. What are your religious views?    What's there to discuss? The Twelve are out there, watching us... but for whatever reason their reach is limited in Eorzea. It's okay, I'm sure they have their circumstances! Still, it's such a shame that they couldn't stop Bahamut's rampage... 43. What are your political views?    Aw, man, I hate this topic! You know how everyone gets all heated and everything when they talk about this? I can't do that - I'm just not that invested. I mean, hey, I travel the world all the time - as far as I'm concerned, all of Eorzea, if not all of Hydaelyn, is my homeland! 44. What are your views on sex?    It's fun! But, uh, after the first child, well, I've become kind of paranoid about contraception. I really, really don't want to go through that again. Funny, come to think of it, I don't really look like the type to be a mother, do I? But that's why the child's being taken care of someone else... Anyway, as long as you take responsibility, you can do whatever you want as far as I'm concerned. Just, um, be careful, right? 45. Are you able to kill? Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable?    Well, I can, and I have, but we're probably thinking about two different things here. I primarily kill for sustenance, y'know, for food, right? When it comes to people I prefer not to kill if it's possible, but as a warrior, that can be kind of difficult to manage... And when it comes to a life-or-death situation, I'd rather live, y'know? That's really what it comes down to. When self-preservation is at stake, you just have to do what you have to do. 46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do?    This is too difficult to answer... I think the worst thing any single individual can do is completely ignore the suffering and ailing of others. Of course, this means intentionally harming someone falls under this banner. There are degrees here, naturally, and the most evil would be at the very largest scale of someone having loads of money and opportunity and actively using it to suppress others - which is why I am really not a fan of The Syndicate and prefer to stay out of Ul'dah if at all possible. Massacre and genocide is about as bad, but you have to consider that the oppressed will suffer for their entire lifetimes while someone who's dead is no longer suffering... 47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?    Ahahaha! What a ridiculous concept. I think only naive children can really believe in this. 48. What do you believe makes a successful life?    Hmmm. When you're happy with what you're doing, and you make others happy in the process. Something like that. 49. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings (i.e. do you hide your true self from others, and in what way)?    Well, this is a tough one! I guess I would say I try to keep a good face, but I'm not afraid to be honest when the situation calls for it. And I try not to force myself to do things I'd really rather not do. 50. Do you have any biases or prejudices?    I'm not gonna lie, I don't really understand the people who stay in one place while complaining about how terrible that place is. If you really don't like it so much, why don't you just move out? I had no trouble with that, and I didn't even have a gil on me when I left. I guess you just can't do much when you don't have the skills, huh? 51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances? Why do you refuse to do it?    Well, I won't steal from the poor. Should be obvious why. I also won't give to the poor, however. I mean, I'm not exactly rich myself, right? Plus, it's like that saying goes - "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime." Also, I won't betray people for gil. I hate that kind of attitude. Makes you... less than human, really. 52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)?    I, uh... um. I guess I would die if I could undo the Calamity, but come on, as if that's ever going to happen! Show Content
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?    I tend to keep people at arm's length. For their own safety, really. I mean, I move around so much, it'd be bad for someone to really get attached to me when they won't see me for months at a time, right? Plus, after the Calamity happened, well... 54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why?    At the moment? I suppose that would be my child. She's really the only family I have left, after the Calamity. I... kind of feel bad about leaving her with the father, but I still come back and see her every so often. 55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why?    I, uh... wow. This is a tough question. I can't really just pick one person, you know? In fact, I'd really rather not. Pass. 56. Who are your friends? Do you have a best friend? Describe these people.    I don't really have many friends. I move around so much that I haven't had a chance to really make those kinds of connections, y'know? 57. Do you have a spouse or significant other? If so, describe this person.    I suppose it would have to be the father of my child, but we're not really a couple. And come on, Seeker society doesn't believe in monogamy anyway! 58. Have you ever been in love? If so, describe what happened.    Nope! It's kind of an alien emotion to me. I mean, there's people I love, but being IN love? I don't know how that works! 59. What do you look for in a potential lover?    I guess it'd have to be someone I can travel with and who's okay with all my faults. I don't want anything special, really - I have no illusions of some star-crossed lover or anything like that. 60. How close are you to your family?    This... this is kind of a tactless question. Have you been paying attention at all? 61. Have you started your own family? If so, describe them. If not, do you want to? Why or why not?    Well, I haven't really... I have one little girl, and that's about it. She's an adorable little thing - she has my eyes but the father's beautiful blonde hair, and she's absolutely chock-full of energy! I think she'll grow up to be a fine young woman. 62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help?    I, uh... well, damn. I don't really have an answer to this question, haha. I should go fix that. 63. Do you trust anyone to protect you? Who, and why?    Certainly not mercenaries! They always go for whoever is the highest bidder. It'd have to be someone who's infatuated with me, and there are plenty of those to go around! 64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you?    I suppose my little girl would. Maybe her father, too, but I don't get the impression he cares for me that much. That might just be because I move around so much, tho. 65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why?    Bahamut. Who else? Guy's an asshole. Killing so many people just because he was angry. 66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?    How about 'neither'? I try to settle things peacably. 67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?    What? Hell no! I'm a loner by nature. There's no way that'd work out. 68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people? Why or why not?    Yeah, this isn't really my thing, either. It's just so... chaotic. 69. Do you care what others think of you?    Not particularly. I mean, I prefer to be respected if nothing else, but I'm not going out of my way to please someone who's displeased with me. Show Content
Part 6: Likes And Dislikes
70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes?    Fishing. Fishing is nice and relaxing. And the catch can be sooo tasty when prepared right. 71. What is your most treasured possession?    Hmmm, probably the compass my father gave me when I left home for the first time. Without that, I'd probably have perished! 72. What is your favorite color?    Orange! Especially the vibrant hues. They're so striking! 73. What is your favorite food?    Ooohhh, that's a tough one. I think I like properly prepared beef jerky the most. It's expensive to prepare if you like it seasoned like I do, but it's absolutely worth it! It can keep for weeks at a time, too, which is great for a traveler like me. 74. What, if anything, do you like to read?    Hm, why not everything? I like to read everything. Even the bad stuff can be informative sometimes, in the way of teaching you what NOT to do in writing. Hehe. 75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)?    Books are great, and I love good music too. I've never seen a play for myself, but I also love comedy! Sculpture is pretty great, too - it's amazing what people can do with a chisel and some stone. 76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs? If so, why? Do you want to quit?    Not really. I just can't afford it, honestly. I don't make much money and these things all cost money. Also, I've heard nasty things about people who smoke a lot. 77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night?    "Saturday"? I, uh... what? 78. What makes you laugh?    Oh? You know, there's not an easy way to answer this. Humor is just one of those things... you either get it or you don't. That said, a good comedian is always nice - especially the ones that can point out the absurd in the mundane! 79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you?    The divide between the rich and the poor always offends me. Why does money give people so much power? It makes no sense to me. 80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself?    Masturbate. ...Was that too blunt? 81. How do you deal with stress?    I laugh. It's a terrible habit. 82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?    Both. A plan is nice, but you have to be able to react to changing situations, too. 83. What are your pet peeves?    People obsessing over money. Show Content
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?    Well, let's see... I wake up, do a bit of grooming, and then figure out what I'm gonna do for meals that day. The rest depends on whether I'm in the city or in the wilds. If I'm in the city, I'll often go sightseeing, maybe doing a bit of climbing in the process. If I'm in the wilds, I'll wander around and familiarize myself with the landscape. That last bit's important, because you never know when you're going to run into a hive of bandits. This routine being disrupted is actually the routine for me, hehehe. 85. What is your greatest strength as a person?    I'm resiliant. I can take everything you can throw at me! 86. What is your greatest weakness?    I'm... kind of impulsive, I guess? Sometimes I don't really think things through... 87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?    I wish I could heal faster. Sometimes these insect bites just last way too long... 88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted?    Extroverted, really. I mean, you probably guessed that from hearing me, right? 89. Are you generally organized or messy?    Organized. Well, you have to be, when you're living alone like I am. I can't imagine anyone surviving while not knowing where every single tool in their backpack is located. 90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at.    Surviving; hunting; fighting.    Being a "respectable woman of class"; Patience; Keeping my hands to myself. 91. Do you like yourself?    I do! I do like myself. I think that's important, y'know, to be healthy. If I didn't believe I could do the things I do, well, that wouldn't get me very far, now, would it? 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 doing it because I don't want to see another Calamity happen. That's the truth of it, pure and simple. 93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime?    Hmmm... maybe to see Bahamut put away for good. That would be nice. 94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?    I can't tell you that, really. I could be on another continent for all I know! 95. If you could choose, how would you want to die?    Ah... quick and painless, I suppose. I'm not sure I want to die of old age, heh. 96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left.    I'd, well, I'd go see my child one last time, then I'd go get drunk and party. And then I'd cry. I'd cry buckets. 97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death?    Being instrumental in the final death of Bahamut! Or saving the world, even. I guess they're both one in the same? 98. What three words best describe your personality?    Hyperactive; strong-willed; pragmatic. 99. What three words would others probably use to describe you?    Slut; thief; selfish. 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…)    Go talk with people, and make some actual contacts. Being a loner isn't all it's cut out to be.
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RE: 100 Questions to Ask About Your Role-Playing Character |
07-12-2013, 03:37 PM
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RE: 100 Questions to Ask About Your Role-Playing Character |
07-13-2013, 11:51 AM
(This post was last modified: 07-29-2013, 06:30 AM by Nova.)
Ok this took me forever to finally finish, but it's done. ICly there are a LOT of questions Dustyn would never answer ... so ya ... lol
A small Miqo'te walks into the tavern shaking rain water from her hair as she sat down stiffly across from the interviewer. She gave a tight smile, hoping that this favor would now make her and Nova even. Show Content
Part 1: The BasicsPart 1: The Basics
1.What is your full name? "S'iha Dustyn Caillte" 2.Where and when were you born? "Sharlayan" 3.Who are/were your parents? "My father is Ryan Caillte, an inventor and my mother, Vanora ... was a healer. They uhh... left their clan when they were young I think, though I couldn't tell you why." 4.Do you have any siblings? "Yes a sister, Aeron. Who is almost a head taller than me." 5.Where do you live now, and with whom? She shrugged, "Nowhere really." 6.What is your occupation? "Umm... I don't actually have one." 7.Write a full physical description of yourself. Â 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. She glanced down at herself then back up, "Well I'm small, in both height and weight, the runt as my father often said. I have green eyes and black hair with red tips. I have a few scars some of them fresh. One across my right eye and across my left cheek. And a rather impressive one on my stomach." 8.To which social class do you belong? "None really, though I think my parents are considered upper middle?" 9.Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses? "I'm shotty at hand to hand combat, like impressively so. I flail about more than fist fight. I defeat my opponents by making them laugh themselves to death." 10. Are you right- or left-handed? "Both, depending on what I am doing." 11. What does your voice sound like? "Like a thousand angels singing horribly off key ... while sick. Um I guess it's got a slight husky tone to it, like someone with a permanent sore throat, in about mid range." 12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently? She smirked slightly, "Usually ones that get me a look from me Da." 13. What do you have in your pockets? She removed some pouches from her belt, "Well let's see ... Some gil ... a few arrowheads. And a polish red stone I found the other day. A cloth I use to oil my bow. And ..." she pulled out something that looked like sludge but firmly held it's shape, "I ... am not sure what that is." She dropped it onto the table and prodded it with her finger. 14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics? Still prodding the sludge, "I can be very sarcastic ... Oh and I hate waking up before the sun is up and hate people who wake me up." Show Content
Part 2: Growing UpPart 2: Growing Up
15. How would you describe your childhood in general? "It was your average childhood ... well I mean I didn't grow up in a clan like other miqo'tes. My sister and I grew up in a city, lots of other races around and people to make friends with. I was often the troublemaker of my family, though my sister was good at it also." 16. What is your earliest memory? "Breaking my ribs on the left side when I was maybe around seven and my sister pushed my out of a tree. I think I broke two maybe. Not sure I do remember my parents being furious at Aeron though." 17. How much schooling have you had? "More than I ever wanted to growing up. My parents made sure my sister and I were well educated." 18. Did you enjoy school? "Uhh it depended on the subject really. Some I really enjoyed others put me to sleep." 19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities? "Training, school, parents." 20. While growing up, did you have any role models? Â If so, describe them. "My archery instructor, he was this old ornery Elezen. He claimed to hate children but agreed to teach me how to shoot when I was six. I think he enjoyed training me, he continued to do so until..." she shrugged 21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family? "We got on as any family does, argued some but loved each other." 22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? Dustyn tapped her finger against the table, "Uh ... couldn't really say." 23. As a child, what were your favorite activities? "Archery, climbing trees, reading, annoying my sister." 24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display? "Curiosity? A lack of regard for rules." 25. As a child, were you popular? Â Who were your friends, and what were they like? "Not really? Most of the kids where I lived played together." 26. When and with whom was your first kiss? "I never kiss and tell" 27. Are you a virgin? Â If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity? "That's an awfully evasive question don't you think?" 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. Â If you are just a normal human, describe any influences in your past that led you to do the things you do today. "Uh ... I'm a miqo'te. Mi-qo-te," she sounds the word out carefully and then points to her ears and wiggles them, "see long furry ears, I have a tail as well." Show Content
Part 3: Past InfluencesPart 3: Past Influences
29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far? "All of them. Each event molds the person you are in someway" 30. Who has had the most influence on you? "Same as events, each person leaves their mark, but if I had to choose one I would say my father." 31. What do you consider your greatest achievement? "So far ... not dying" 32. What is your greatest regret? Dustyn purses her lips together, "personal." 33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done? She waves her hand dismissively, "What one person considers evil another may consider necessary. You think if I considered an action evil I would have done it? " 34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind? "No." 35. When was the time you were the most frightened? "A few weeks ago I think, when I woke up in a stranger's camp severely wounded." 36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you? "Um ... finding out a had shot someone trying to help me ... twice." 37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why? "You can't, there is no point in dwelling on it." 38. What is your best memory? She smiles sadly, "When my fiancee proposed to me." 39. What is your worst memory? "Finding my home destroyed and my family missing." Show Content
Part 4: Beliefs and OpinionsPart 4: Beliefs And Opinions
40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic? "I bounce between the two depending on my mood." 41. What is your greatest fear? "Finding out my family is dead." 42. What are your religious views? "Views? Uh, pay tribute to who you want?" 43. What are your political views? "Politics are like diapers, they both need changed often and for the same reason." 44. What are your views on sex? "Can you really have a 'view, on sex?" 45. Are you able to kill? Â Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable? "Are we talking about killing sentient beings or animals or insects?" 46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do? "Wake me up before the sun raises." 47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love? "Yes." 48. What do you believe makes a successful life? "Perception." 49. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings (i.e. do you hide your true self from others, and in what way)? Dustyn coughs, "Next." 50. Do you have any biases or prejudices? "Only against people who ask too many questions." 51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances? Â Why do you refuse to do it? "There are no absolution's in life." 52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)? "anyone I consider family." Show Content
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? “It kind of depends on the person, but I guess I try to treat them nicely. If I know them then it changes based on how they have treated me. If that makes sense.†54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why? “I don’t think I could narrow it down to one person.†55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why? “Respect? Maybe my Archery instructor? Because he has been through a lot in his life or at least it seems that way.†56. Who are your friends?  Do you have a best friend?  Describe these people. “My sister and fiance, I could not describe them fairly.†57. Do you have a spouse or significant other?  If so, describe this person. “Did I not just answer this question?†58. Have you ever been in love?  If so, describe what happened. “I have been.†  59. What do you look for in a potential lover? “Baelon.†60. How close are you to your family? “Very.†61. Have you started your own family?  If so, describe them.  If not, do you want to?  Why or why not? “No, I haven’t thought about it. I'm barely twenty.†62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help? “It would depend on what kind of help I needed.†63. Do you trust anyone to protect you?  Who, and why? “Next.†64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you? “My family I hope, at the very least.†65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why? “At this moment?†66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict? “I have gotten in a good few verbal confrontations with people, but I generally avoid fist fights.†67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations? “Sometimes.†68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people?  Why or why not? “No, well I don’t mind large groups, but I am usually quite in them.†69. Do you care what others think of you? “I would like to say no.†Show Content
Part 6: Likes and DislikesPart 6: Likes And Dislikes
70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes? “Getting into trouble … and then back out of trouble.†71. What is your most treasured possession? “My bow.†72. What is your favorite color? “Black.†73. What is your favorite food? “edible.†74. What, if anything, do you like to read? “Stories.†75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)? She shrugs 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? “Sitting on who?†78. What makes you laugh? “Things that are funny.†79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you? “Electricity.†80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself? “If?†81. How do you deal with stress? She shrugs 82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan? “Yes.†83. What are your pet peeves? “Again the waking up before the sun ... and wet socks.†Show Content
Part 7: Self ImagePart 7: Self Images And Etc.
84. Describe the routine of a normal day for you.  How do you feel when this routine is disrupted? Dustyn laughs, “Ahh that’s funny, normal day.†85. What is your greatest strength as a person? “My archery?†86. What is your greatest weakness? “My patience.†87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? “Nothing.†88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted? “Introverted.†89. Are you generally organized or messy? “Yes.†90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at. “I’m not really sure, I'm more a jack of all trades master of none.†91. Do you like yourself? “What kind of question is that?†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…) "Adventurer I like that a lot more then troublemaker." 93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime? "Not die ... So far so good." 94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? “Hopefully finished with this interview, but I’m not holding my breath.†95. If you could choose, how would you want to die? “In bed and of old age.†96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left. “Not die.†97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death? “My mouth I’m sure.†98. What three words best describe your personality? “S'iha Dustyn Caillte.†99. What three words would others probably use to describe you? "Pain. In the. Ass. Ok that's four words but you get the idea." 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…) *smacks upside the head* Dustyn, needing help is not a sign of weakness, nor is sharing things about yourself. Not everyone will use things you tell them against you.
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RE: 100 Questions to Ask About Your Role-Playing Character |
07-13-2013, 01:24 PM
Here is Rogier's 100 (though it still needs some tweaking once we get more info about Arcanist)
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Rogier LeCardPart 1: The Basics
1.Whatis your full name? A) Rogier LeCard 2.Whereand when were you born?  A) Limsa Lominsa the eleventh day of the fifthumbral moon 1553 3.Whoare/were your parents? (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.) A)Mother: Eleanor Du Anjou (aka ELor Anj)            Born:Gridania 1510  Occupation: healer in Limsa Back ground: El grew up in Gridaniaunder the supervision of the Conjurors guild. She spent 25 years training in the healing arts until she was asked to go to Limsa as an Aide to the yellow jackets. She would be stationed near the docks to help with ships returning from pirate attacks.  She met Rogier'sfather while healing a group of people rescued from a pirate attack. She later learned that he was one of the pirates when the yellow jackets told her that there was one more survivor than was on the ships manifest. They were looking for the extra man under the assumption that he was either a stowaway or a pirate. The yellow jackets never did find him, but El would bump into him again in the markets a few weeks later. Their romance started with her trying to correct him roguish behaviors, and while he did start going on fewer raids she never completely broke him of wanting the excitement of boarding another ship to lute and plunder.                                      A)Father: Talmont LeCard            Born:Limsa Lominsa 1507  Occupation: Pirate  Background: Talmont grew up outside of Limsain a very poor family. While he was out playing pirates with his friends one day an old man told them that if they really wanted to be a pirate, they should follow him. Being young and stupid Talmont followed the old man (though his friends stayed behind). He met one of the pirate groups and at first thought they were just a bunch of ugly drunks. However, When Talmont was in his twenties that same group of drunkards looked like a lot of fun. During a raid the day of the battle of Carteneau he was lost at sea and has neither been found alive or dead. 4.Doyou have any siblings? What are/were they like? A) No 5.Wheredo you live now, and with whom? Describe the place and the person/people. A) Alone, Limsa Lominsa 6.What is your occupation? A) Researcher 7.Writea 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. A) (tocome upon release of Arcanist class) Tempdescription: ink blue hair with Aether blue highlights, Aether blue eyes, short, sickly 8.Towhich social class do you belong? A) Lower Middle (but can occasionallyget enough money to hit upper middle, for a day) 9.Doyou have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses? A) memory (he forgets to eat duringresearch making him quite weak after) 10. Are you right- or left-handed? A) Right 11.What does your voice sound like? A) (weak? soft? ) 12.What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently? A) (still working on this, i wantsome good ones for an Arcanist) 13.What do you have in your pockets? A) Gems, potions 14. Doyou have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics? A)Short (as short as possible for anElzen) always has his head in book, Aether blue eyes Part 2:Growing Up 15. Howwould you describe your childhood in general? A) fun, family oriented. fully oftime playing with and learning from carbuncle. 16. What is your earliest memory? A) El using magic to heal my fatherafter a raid. I think his arm almost fell off. 17. Howmuch schooling have you had? A) Home taught ( mostly throughreading something for himself)  18. Didyou enjoy school? A) N/A 19.Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities? A) Carbuncle taught him 20.While growing up, did you have any role models? If so, describe them. A) Father, He was free to do as hepleased, Mother Always able to heal any wound. 21.While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family? A) well 22. Asa child, what did you want to be when you grew up? A) Mage 23. Asa child, what were your favorite activities? A) reading and playing withCarbuncle 24. Asa child, what kinds of personality traits did you display? A) introvert 25. Asa child, were you popular? Who were your friends, and what were they like? A) only friend was carbucle (he didnot seek out others) 26.When and with whom was your first kiss? A) yet to occur  27. Areyou a virgin? If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity? A)          see above question 28. Ifyou 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. A) Father brought back an old tome.I managed to work out the first section of the tome and suddenly a furry blue dog like thing appeared. As I got to know it I learned how to speak to him. Carbuncle told me his name and began helping me learn the use of the Arcanum through arcanist magic. Part 3  ast Influences29.What do you consider the most important event of your life so far? A) Finding Carbuncle 30. Whohas had the most influence on you? A) Carbuncle 31.What do you consider your greatest achievement? A) the one I will do next. 32.What is your greatest regret? A) Not being able to find my father,to know if he is alive or dead. 33.What is the most evil thing you have ever done? A) Set a yellow jacket's coattailson fire 34. Doyou have a criminal record of any kind? A) none directly (though I amconsidered a person of interest to the yellow jackets, what with the whole father being a pirate and all.) 35.When was the time you were the most frightened? A) The battle of Carteneau, I feltso much anger in the Arcanum flowing through the world. 36.What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you? A) passed out during research fromlack of food. 37. Ifyou could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why? A) Theloss of Father so that it would be certain of his life or death. 38. What is your best memory? A)The days my father was home, andwe had the whole family together (including Carbuncle) 39.What is your worst memory? A) Finding out my mother perished. Part 4:Beliefs And Opinions 40. Areyou basically optimistic or pessimistic? A) right down the middle, though atad pessimistic if completely honest 41. What is your greatest fear? A) Losing carbuncle 42.What are your religious views? A) the twelve don't meddle in our affairs,but I would rather stay on their good side just in case. 43.What are your political views? A) Let the politics do as they will,it is of little concern to me. 44.What are your views on sex? A) My research is more importantright now. 45. Areyou able to kill? Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable? A) Yes, Get in my way and find out. 46. Inyour opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do? A) Torture 47. Doyou believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love? A) It is possible, though highlyunlikely 48. Whatdo you believe makes a successful life? A) Succeeding at whatever goals youhave set. (the key being you must have goals first) 49. Howhonest are you about your thoughts and feelings (i.e. do you hide your true self from others, and in what way)? A) Honest if asked directly, butrarely volunteer information 50. Doyou have any biases or prejudices? A) The yellow Jackets, remindingthem they never caught my father can be fun. 51. Isthere anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances? Why do you refuse to do it? A) Go against carbuncle, he has beenmy master in the Arcanum. 52. Whoor what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)? A) Carbuncle, Children, The defenseless Part 5:Relationships With Others 53. Ingeneral, 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? A) Keep everyone at a distance.Colleges will get a bit more interaction. Friends are unknown as they do not yet exist (aside from Carbuncle.) 54. Whois the most important person in your life, and why? A) Carbucle 55. Whois the person you respect the most, and why? A) Carbuncle/ Parents 56. Whoare your friends? Do you have a best friend? Describe these people. A) N/A 57. Doyou have a spouse or significant other? If so, describe this person. A) N/A 58.Have you ever been in love? If so, describe what happened. A) No 59.What do you look for in a potential lover? A) N/A 60. Howclose are you to your family? A) very Close to them in Life 61.Have you started your own family? If so, describe them. If not, do you want to? Why or why not? A) N/A 62. Whowould you turn to if you were in desperate need of help? A) carbuncle 63. Doyou trust anyone to protect you? Who, and why? A) Carbuncle 64. Ifyou died or went missing, who would miss you? A) Unknown, Hopefully Carbuncle   65. Whois the person you despise the most, and why? A) That which killed El 66. Doyou tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict? A) Avoid if possible, otherwiseArgue to kingdom come. 67. Doyou tend to take on leadership roles in social situations? A) no, sit back a watch 68. Doyou like interacting with large groups of people? Why or why not? A) no, too many people 69. Doyou care what others think of you? A) no Part 6:Likes And Dislikes 70.What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes? A) Playing with Carbuncle,researching the Arcanum 71.What is your most treasured possession? A) The Tome i used to summoncarbuncle 72.What is your favorite color? A) Ruby 73.What is your favorite food? A) 74.What, if anything, do you like to read? A) tomes about magic 75.What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)? A) classical music 76. Doyou smoke, drink, or use drugs? If so, why? Do you want to quit? A) Drink, It tastes better thanwater. Never quit. 77. Howdo you spend a typical Saturday night? A) Research or playing withcarbuncle 78.What makes you laugh? A) carbuncles antics. pranks playedon the yellow jackets. 79.What, if anything, shocks or offends you? A) insulting the Arcanum is very offensive. 80.What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself? A) research the Arcanum (or perhapsthat is the cause of my insomnia) 81. Howdo you deal with stress? A) Summon carbuncle 82. Areyou spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan? A) plan, always need a plan 83.What are your pet peeves? A) repeated questions, mindlessness,an ill equipped person. 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? A) Research research and Moreresearch, or out gather materials for research. Annoyed 85.What is your greatest strength as a person? A) Longsuffering 86.What is your greatest weakness? A)Long fuse/ Big temper 87. Ifyou could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? A) The ability to remember to eat 88. Areyou generally introverted or extroverted? A) Introvert 89. Areyou generally organized or messy? A) an Organized mess 90.Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at. A) Magic, reading, Puzzles/ Physicalactivities, social events, small talk 91. Doyou like yourself? A) of course 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…) A) Publicly: to help protect othersfrom the monsters that could harm them. it is a good use of my power over the Arcanum after all. A) Personally: to further myresearch I need certain hard to get items. 93.What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime? A) Master the greatest skills of theArcanum. 94.Where do you see yourself in 5 years? A) here, doing what I do. 95. Ifyou could choose, how would you want to die? A) instantly, no pain. 96. Ifyou knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left. A) catalogue my research, Findsomeone to pass it on to, Say goodbye to Carbuncle 97.What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death? A) My Research 98.What three words best describe your personality? A) Cold Mad Scientist 99.What three words would others probably use to describe you? A) Odd hermit mage 100. Ifyou 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…) A) Eat man EAT! also get somefriends other than carbuncle.
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RE: 100 Questions to Ask About Your Role-Playing Character |
07-14-2013, 02:03 AM
I saw this entire list and I just about died.
Thank you for posting this! I'll take full advantage when I am able! Hope gives the earth blessings
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RE: 100 Questions to Ask About Your Role-Playing Character |
07-14-2013, 11:04 PM
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100 Questions to Ask About Your Role-Playing Character |
07-17-2013, 06:12 AM
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Finally got Sapphos Done! Tell me whatcha think? I might do my other characters later today!Part 1: The Basics
1.What is your full name? Sapphos Lyrica 2.Where and when were you born? Born around the area of Fisherman's Bottom in Limsa Lominsa, approx. 22 years ago. 3.Who are/were your parents?  (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.) Her parents are Talan and Jeanne Lyrica. Talan was youthful, passionate fisherman and part-time adventurer, who taught Sapphos many life skills. Jeanne was a highlander who spent her time between creating works of art and adventuring with her husband, and eventually their child. Jeanne and Talan are both M.I.A. as of Dalamud's fall and are presumed dead. 4.Do you have any siblings?  What are/were they like? Despite her parent's many attempts, Sapphos is on only child. 5.Where do you live now, and with whom?  Describe the place and the person/people. Sapphos currenly splits her time living between the Fisherman's Bottom in her childhood home and in the dorms in the Arcanist's guild, as time goes on however she is more likely to be seen stopping at towns and cities throughout the world as she works and explores. 6.What is your occupation? A true adventurer, mostly makes money by fulfilling jobs and leves for the people, when she is tired or work is slow she sells fish to the local culinarians. 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. 5 fulms 6 ilms tall, average build, pale midlander Hyur. Her hair is short and black, with some blue-white highlights along the bottom, accenting her deep green eyes. On her left cheek is a tattoo of a butterfly to signify her emerging and growing, to the point where she can fulfill her dreams. 8.To which social class do you belong? Lower-middle class, she makes enough to live comfortably, but not enough to really get out of Limsa (yet) 9.Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses? A small pollen allergy. 10. Are you right- or left-handed? Right 11. What does your voice sound like? Her voice has a bit of a deeper tone to it, not booming or bass just...deeper, while still retaining her feminine vocal qualities. 12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently? "Oops." 13. What do you have in your pockets? Gil, sprawled notes on arcanism, snacks, fishing bait. 14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics? Sapphos is a bit of a sarcastic jokester, finding comfort in humor. However, in combat she often can get very serious and quiet and has been known to get a bit of a battle-high. Part 2: Growing Up 15. How would you describe your childhood in general? Generally happy and comfortable, of course living in Limsa she ran into the odd pirate, thief or monster, but nothing she couldn't overcome. 16. What is your earliest memory? Finger painting with her parents. 17. How much schooling have you had? Sapphos has spent most of her life using some cash and favors to study in the guilds of Limsa Lominsa, mostly arcanism 18. Did you enjoy school? Yes, although she often wishes she could apply what she learns as opposed to just regurgitating information from text. 19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities? Nice split between her parents and combat in the Limsian guilds. Her father in particular tought her pugilism. 20. While growing up, did you have any role models?  If so, describe them. Her role models, outside of her parents, were mostly random adventures she would see returning home or telling stories at the tavern, inspiring her to grow up and explore the world. 21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family? There was no family closer in limsa I can assure you. 22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? Initially, she wanted to be an artist, but now she wants to be an adventurer, and secretly someone's hero. 23. As a child, what were your favorite activities? Practicing combat, drawing, fishing, running in the fields of La Noscea. 24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display? Sapphos was a hyper and talkative child, becoming a lot more anxious and quiet as she got older. 25. As a child, were you popular?  Who were your friends, and what were they like? Sapphos had a hard time keeping friendships with kids in Limsa, her friends often moved and this lead to her eventually becoming shy and afraid of losing people. Her friendships were often more like pen pals with kids she met from foriegn cities and places, often feeling more comfortable interacting with them as opposed to the other fisherman's children. It's worth noting that Sapphos has made a few friends in the various guilds in town however. 26. When and with whom was your first kiss? Her first kiss was when she was thirteen with a girl her age named Audrye Sternn. It was beautiful at first, but it ended very poorly, mental abuse abound and Sapphos fled her and they never spoke again. 27. Are you a virgin?  If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity? She lost her virginity during the few years she was with Audrye. 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. Her influences have been mentioned earlier as her parents and older adventurers. Part 3: Past Influences 29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far? Interestingly the fall of Dalamud snapped Sapphos out of a horrid depression and inspired her to further strengthen herself in order to help people. 30. Who has had the most influence on you? Her mother. 31. What do you consider your greatest achievement? Learning to summon in the arcanist guilds. 32. What is your greatest regret? Audrye Sternn 33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done? A young Sapphos was not above pulling pranks on other kids. Especially those that frowned upon her preference for ladies 34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind? None to speak of. 35. When was the time you were the most frightened? Learning of the her parent's loss. 36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you? Once she was angry with her parents, said she was running away and would become a better fighter and fisherman than they could ever hope to be and stormed out. Within the hour she was back, crying and covered in sea water. 37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why? Tie between leaving Audrye earlier and staying in Limsa so she could help her parents. 38. What is your best memory? Her first kiss, despite its eventual horrible implications this inspired her to strive for true love in the future. 39. What is your worst memory? All of the events after the previous, and she has often seen good people fall too the odd monster, death isn't something she welcomes easily. Part 4: Beliefs And Opinions 40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic? This depends on her mood she falls in the middle. 41. What is your greatest fear? Being alone. 42. What are your religious views? She believes in the twelve but is not a religious person herself. 43. What are your political views? Sees them as a necessary but imperfect practice. 44. What are your views on sex? Despite her shy outward appearance she is a very sexual and comfortable person. 45. Are you able to kill?  Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable? When people threaten her, those she loves, or the ability of others to love she has no qualms over bloodshed. 46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do? Abuse and manipulation of another person. 47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love? Thats what keeps her going. 48. What do you believe makes a successful life? Loving and being loved. 49. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings (i.e. do you hide your true self from others, and in what way)? If she becomes familiar with you, she is incredibly open to the point she has made some of her few pals red faced on numerous occasions. But to someone that doesnt know her she can appear quiet or awkward. 50. Do you have any biases or prejudices? She is rather uncomfortable around homophobes, has a severe distaste for the garlean empire as well. 51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances?  Why do you refuse to do it? She won't give up who she is for comfort, fortune or fame. 52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)? Friends/loved ones. 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? She treats everyone fairly, but often keeps people at arms length until they talk for a while. 54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why? Right now Sapphos is pretty alone and doesn't really have anyone like that. 55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why? She has a lot of respect for strong female adventurers. 56. Who are your friends?  Do you have a best friend?  Describe these people. Currently she is close to a young male Miqo'te, S'hid Tia, and they are very good friends, besides that she is trying to branch out and meet new people currently. 57. Do you have a spouse or significant other?  If so, describe this person. N/A 58. Have you ever been in love?  If so, describe what happened. See:Audrye 59. What do you look for in a potential lover? Someone to comfort her, and share her life and interests with. 60. How close are you to your family? They were very close. 61. Have you started your own family?  If so, describe them.  If not, do you want to?  Why or why not? Sapphos has often mulled over the thought of children but is mostly undecided, leaning towards the negative. No real reason as to why. 62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help? Her few friends or guild colleagues. 63. Do you trust anyone to protect you?  Who, and why? She mostly relies on herself nowadays. 64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you? Plenty of individuals would miss her, but she doesn't know that. 65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why? Anyone who infringes upon others' rights to be themselves is her enemy let's put it that way. 66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict? She avoids conflict unless its a particularly important issue or someone's well being is at stake 67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations? She tends to prefer to follow rather than lead. 68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people?  Why or why not? She loves meeting new people! But she is rather shy lately and its hard for her to show her interest in people behind a mask of anxiety 69. Do you care what others think of you? More than she likes to show. Part 6: Likes And Dislikes 70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes? Her favorite pasttime is relaxing in taverns and listening to bards play music. 71. What is your most treasured possession? A pair of asuran armguards left by her mother. 72. What is your favorite color? Teal. 73. What is your favorite food? Fried shrimp. 74. What, if anything, do you like to read? She used to love to read about adventurers but now its mostly combat related text. 75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)? Music, a good fight for a good cause. 76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs?  If so, why?  Do you want to quit? She drinks socially 77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night? Fulfilling levequest duties. 78. What makes you laugh? Awful punny jokes 79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you? Homophobia 80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself? Draw or paint most likely. 81. How do you deal with stress? Fishing, sleeping 82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan? Spontaneous with sprinkles of a plan 83. What are your pet peeves? Ignorant/closed minded people 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, eat and bathe, pick up leves, fish and accomplish leve duties throughout the day. If interrupted she welcomes the development with excitement. 85. What is your greatest strength as a person? Her passion and loyalty 86. What is your greatest weakness? She can be anxious and self-defeating 87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? She wishes she could better express herself 88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted? Introverted 89. Are you generally organized or messy? Messy 90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at. Good: Fishing, various forms of combat, sex Bad: Love, cooking, self-appreciation 91. Do you like yourself? Sometimes, she has a bit of a depression streak 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…) Detailed numerous times already. 93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime? Being someone's lover and someone's hero 94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? In the arms of a pretty lady of course 95. If you could choose, how would you want to die? She would want to die for some greater good 96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left. Donate all of her gil to her friends and associates, travel to beautiful sights that she could reach in the appropriate time. And finally write some last thoughts as she passes in a quiet place. 97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death? She just wants to be remembered period. 98. What three words best describe your personality? Shy, ambitious, funny. 99. What three words would others probably use to describe you? Strange, anxious, weird 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…) Believe in yourself, good things come to those who strive and wait. Love and your purpose will all fall into place.
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RE: 100 Questions to Ask About Your Role-Playing Character |
07-17-2013, 03:49 PM
(This post was last modified: 07-17-2013, 03:52 PM by abnormalDeity.)
Part 1: The Basics
1.What is your full name? "Miss Juniper Rosenburg reporting for duty . . . sir!" 2.Where and when were you born? "Uh . . . not sure exactly where . . . But I know it's somewhere near the forests of Gridania at least! And that was only 15 cycles ago, mind you!" 3.Who are/were your parents?  (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.) "Oh, man, my parents? Hah! I swear, they're crazy! Probably where I got my crazy from! Not that kind of crazy though, mind you! Anyway, those two are definately, uhh . . . What's the word? Eccentric? Yeah, yeah! That's it! My dad's always been pretty lazy, even if he does work quite a bit at his job! Oh, what's his job, you ask? He's a cart repairman. Not too exciting, if you ask me! Oh, and my mom's just a simple house-wife, by the by! . . . Though I did hear she used to be pretty dang good with a bow an' arrow! Oh, my dad's name is Lionel, and my mother Cerena, by the by! Odd ones, them, givin' up on their tribes, movin' away, an' changin' their names like that! Then again, I do suppose they didn't really get along with the other Miqo'te in their village as much, so I kinda get it, but still . . ." 4.Do you have any siblings?  What are/were they like? "Yep! Three of 'em! And I would be the oldest, if it weren't for my big brother, Theo! And he's not even around that much! Just what does that big oak think he's doing . . . Doing all that mercenary work and barely stoppin' by to see lil' ol' me! Not that he's not totally cool, 'cause he definately is! He taught me how to wield a sword an' everythin'! The little ones are pretty cool too, though! My little brother and little sister, Kit and Kate, respectively! I think they even get into more antics and mischief than I do, and that's saying a lot!" 5.Where do you live now, and with whom?  Describe the place and the person/people. "Nowhere! Wait, no, that's not what I meant! Everywhere? No, that doesn't work either! . . . Uh, well for now, I guess you can call me somewhat of a lone wanderer, I guess." 6.What is your occupation? "Adventurer-Extraordinaire! An' I wouldn't change it for the world, you know!" 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. "Well, I'm pretty short and petite, but I've got a nice, huge, long bushy tail and sharp ears to make up for it! My hair's kind of a bob, I guess, with like a couple short braids out in front, and a teeny lil' ponytail on the tip of my head! My fur and stuff is all pitch-black! Well . . . except my hair does have some red in it . . . But that don't matter! Oh, and eyes are super weird! Like, one's a bright green, right? But the other one's bright red! It's pretty cool though, not gonna lie! And, I just kinda dress in whatever's comfortable and looks neat! I ain't got no tattoos, but I like to put some face-paint on my cheeks! Pretty angular, too! I'd say I'm a natural at it!" 8.To which social class do you belong? ". . . Uhh, is "Adventurer" a social class?" 9.Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses? "No allergies, but I tend to catch colds pretty easy! And I'm kinda short, so there's that . . ." 10. Are you right- or left-handed? "Definately a righty!" 11. What does your voice sound like? "Kinda scratchy, really . . ." 12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently? "Oh man, geez, way too many!" 13. What do you have in your pockets? "Uhh . . . potions? . . . Pocket lint?" 14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics? "Way too many to list!" Part 2: Growing Up 15. How would you describe your childhood in general? "Pretty crazy, but pretty great, too!" 16. What is your earliest memory? "Uh, well, one time I stole a jellybean, and my mom got really mad . . ." 17. How much schooling have you had? "Homeschool'd my whole life! . . . Makes me kinda wonder what actual school is like though." 18. Did you enjoy school? "Heck no! I hated it! Though I did like learning how to use a sword . . ." 19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities? "My brother mostly! He's kinda a jerk sometimes, but he means well, an' taught me tons o' neat stuff!" 20. While growing up, did you have any role models?  If so, describe them. "Yeah, my big bro 'fer sure! He's a pretty great dude, and he's done tons of quests and cool stuff like fighting bandits, so I really look up to him, ya' know?" 21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family? "Pretty dang well 'fer the most part! Though I did kinda get in trouble with my mom a lot . . ." 22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? "An adventurer! Always did, and always will!" 23. As a child, what were your favorite activities? "Swordfighting 'fer sure! Oh, and I always loved hunting nearby small-fry kinda monsters, even if my mom just hated it!" 24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display? "Well, I've always really excitable and eccentric, and I've always loved talking to people, even if they kinda thought I was a bit obnoxious whenever I raved their ear off about something! You just can't please some people I guess. Probably why I settled on just pranking em instead!" 25. As a child, were you popular?  Who were your friends, and what were they like? "Nah, but I prolly would'a been, had we actually lived near anyone. Though now that I think about it, I did used to hang out with this one kid, but I completely forgot who he even was!" 26. When and with whom was your first kiss? "Uh . . . well, I've . . . I've uh . . . never really had one . . . " 27. Are you a virgin?  If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity? "Oh, gods . . . are we really asking this question? 'Cause this is uh . . . pretty awkward . . . And yes, I am a virgin, thank you very much!" 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. "Well, I always loved stories of adventurers, so that's why I'm one now, I suppose!" Part 3: Past Influences 29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far? "Uhhhhhhh . . ." 30. Who has had the most influence on you? "Well, that would be my big bro, obviously!" 31. What do you consider your greatest achievement? "Setting out on my great, big, quest as an adventurer, 'fer certain!" 32. What is your greatest regret? "Well, I am kind of a kleptomaniac so uh . . ." 33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done? "Again, kind of a kleptomaniac." 34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind? "Gee, I wonder! 35. When was the time you were the most frightened? "All the times I got caught pilferin', 'fer one!" 36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you? "I'd . . . really rather not talk about it . . . " 37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why? "All the times I ever stole anything, 'fer starters . . . Lemme tell 'ya, it never worked out in the end." 38. What is your best memory? "When I turned 15 cycles, my mom let me go finally go adventuring. I miss that crazy, cranky lady with all my heart . . ." 39. What is your worst memory? "Ugh, let's not go into that!" Part 4: Beliefs And Opinions 40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic? "Glass half full, hell yeah!" 41. What is your greatest fear? "I . . . don't really like talking about this but . . . I hate the thought of just, people hating me, scorning me, kicking me out, all that stuff. I really just . . . hate it. 42. What are your religious views? "Don't care! It sure don't affect me any!" 43. What are your political views? "Politics are boring! Boring, boring boring!" 44. What are your views on sex? "Uhh . . ." 45. Are you able to kill?  Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable? "Um, I kill monsters, if that's what you mean." 46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do? ". . . What's a human?" 47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love? "Heck knows!" 48. What do you believe makes a successful life? "Adventure and happiness all the way!" 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 kinda just blurt out whatever I gotta say, really! Sure, it gets in trouble sometimes, but that's the fun of it!" 50. Do you have any biases or prejudices? "Nah, just do what you want, you know?" 51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances?  Why do you refuse to do it? "I'll never hurt anybody! Ever! Even if I have to, I won't! It's just, plain not right! 52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)? "Honestly? Anybody. Except maybe if they're jerks, but even then, I'd still try. Maybe not as much, but still . . ." 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? "I'm kind of "in-yer-face" friendly with most people, but if they're rude, I won't hesitate to give them a good pranking!" 54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why? "My family! They raised and cared for me from day one! I'd never let anyone hurt them, ever!" 55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why? "My big brother! He taught me so much, and he's really cool, even if he kinda likes to hide it!" 56. Who are your friends?  Do you have a best friend?  Describe these people. "Eh, not really. Haven't met many people, you know!" 57. Do you have a spouse or significant other?  If so, describe this person. "I don't! I'm not even old enough for that!" 58. Have you ever been in love?  If so, describe what happened. "No, and I'm definately not expecting it to happen any time soon!" 59. What do you look for in a potential lover? "Uhhhh . . . " 60. How close are you to your family? "Man, if you couldn't tell that already, you need to pay more attention!" 61. Have you started your own family?  If so, describe them.  If not, do you want to?  Why or why not? "No, I'm not old enough, and I certainly don't want to! Sounds weird as heck!" 62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help? "Anyone in my family, but especially my big bro. He's surprisingly protective!" 63. Do you trust anyone to protect you?  Who, and why? "Yeah, my family! I trust them, and I know they'd do anything to help me!" 64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you? "My family . . ." 65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why? "Uh, can't say I've met anyone I really hate before, really . . ." 66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict? "Well, if somebody made me mad, I'd definately tell 'em what's what!" 67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations? "Nah, I'm not much of a leader, honestly!" 68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people?  Why or why not? "Hell yeah! The more the merrier, as they say!" 69. Do you care what others think of you? "Hmm, maybe I do, maybe I don't!" Part 6: Likes And Dislikes 70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes? "Hunting and swordfighting!" 71. What is your most treasured possession? "All my adventure gear!" 72. What is your favorite color? "Red, like fire!" 73. What is your favorite food? "Oh man, smoked salmon is the best! Man, I'm gonna drool just thinking about it!: 74. What, if anything, do you like to read? "Adventure novels and practically nothing else!" 75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)? "Uh, killing monsters? Quests?" 76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs?  If so, why?  Do you want to quit? "Hell no! Why would anyone even do that?" 77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night? "Uh, killin' monsters?" 78. What makes you laugh? "Anything and everything! I'm not hard to amuse, you know!" 79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you? "Um, what?" 80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself? "Maybe try to make my own sword? Always wanted to know what it's like, an' all." 81. How do you deal with stress? " . . . I don't. At least, not very well." 82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan? "Plans are for the weak! Never plan!" 83. What are your pet peeves? "Uh, people who burp a lot?" 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? "I don't have a routine! Never needed one!" 85. What is your greatest strength as a person? "Why, that'd be my wonderful charm and beauty! Or, you know, my pranks. Those work, too" 86. What is your greatest weakness? "Well, I do have kind of a tendency to get into trouble a lot . . . Hey! It ain't my fault! I just got really bad luck, alright!" 87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? "Well, I'm already workin' on not bein' such a klepto an' all, but I'm still getting there, so . . ." 88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted? "Extrovert all the way!" 89. Are you generally organized or messy? "Pssh! Who cares about organization, right? . . . Right?" 90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at. "Uhh, well I'm good at killing monsters, and pranking, and . . . uh . . . training, I guess? I'm not too good at thinking things through though, so I'm not good at puzzles, or math, or any of that kinda stuff, really . . ." 91. Do you like yourself? "Heck yeah, I do! What a weird question! Who doesn't like themselves . . .?" 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…) "It's just like I tell everybody, I love adventures, and doing quests, and slaying monsters, all that stuff! It's just plain fun!" 93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime? "I want to be the most well-known adventurer in the whole world!" 94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? "Still an adventurer, doing the many things adventurers do!" 95. If you could choose, how would you want to die? "In the process of heroically saving someone from a great, big, monster, obviously!" 96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left. "Visit my family, tell them all goodbye, and go kill stuff! Man, I've really got a one-track mind . . ." 97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death? "Being a great adventurer that people admire!" 98. What three words best describe your personality? "Crazy, eccentric, and excitable!" 99. What three words would others probably use to describe you? "Ambitious, annoying, and prankster . . ." 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…) Sometimes, you really need to slow it down. Stop, and just think about everyone around you, and try not to get in as much trouble. I know you mean well, but sometimes you get a little self-absorbed, and that's when you really need to just calm down and think, alright? And don't forget that while adventures in and of themselves are fun, they'll get boring and sad, if you don't have anyway to share them with, so make sure to always be as thoughtful as you can with others, okay? Oh, and try not to get all flustered if you ever get in a romantic situation, or discussing that kind of stuff platonically, alright? ((Uh, how do you put things in a spoiler tag??))
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RE: 100 Questions to Ask About Your Role-Playing Character |
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Part 1: The Basics 1.What is your full name? K'aworu Rhea 2.Where and when were you born? In the shroud, south of Gridania. 3.Who are/were your parents?  I only knew my mother. She stayed with me in our home and cared for me. I did not know my father. 4.Do you have any siblings?  What are/were they like? Originally, not to my knowledge. I have, however, recently found a sister to me. She is grumpy and stubborn a lot, but if I pinch her face she smiles. 5.Where do you live now, and with whom?  Describe the place and the person/people. I do not have a single home. I travel with my sister. 6.What is your occupation? I do not have one. I want to. 7.Write a full physical description of yourself: 5'0"-ish and thin. I have been told I look sickly despite I think I take okay care of myself. I don't know. My hair is blonde and white in some parts...My skin is kind of tan and I have two colored eyes: a blue and a yellow. I have a scar on my cheek and on my neck. Sometimes people think I am a girl. 9.Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses? I do not. 10. Are you right- or left-handed? Right handed. 11. What does your voice sound like? I don't really pay attention... I guess kind of light and wheezy. My laugh sounds funny. 12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently? "I don't know". 13. What do you have in your pockets? I think these pants are too tight to have pockets. 14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics? I like to hide in small places. It bothers people when they have to find me. I don't want to be found. Part 2: Growing Up 15. How would you describe your childhood in general? Unfavorable. 16. What is your earliest memory? Falling out of a tree. 17. How much schooling have you had? I haven't had any official schooling. All home schooling. 18. Did you enjoy school? My mother was my teacher. ... So, no. 19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities? A combination of survival and my mother. 20. While growing up, did you have any role models?  If so, describe them. I never met anyone until I turned 17. 21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family? I only had a mother. I dislike her. 22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? I just wanted to see the world. 23. As a child, what were your favorite activities? Climbing and swimming. 24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display? A therapist has their work cut out for them. 25. As a child, were you popular?  Who were your friends, and what were they like? What part of "I live alone with my mother in a forest" isn't comprehending? 26. When and with whom was your first kiss? (Blush) I..I haven't...eh... 27. Are you a virgin?  If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity? N-Next question! 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 am not sure I want to discuss this with you. Part 3: Past Influences 29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far? Dying* in the Calamity. (* He's still having some weird coming-to-terms with the timewarp.) 30. Who has had the most influence on you? Nature and Nymeia. 31. What do you consider your greatest achievement? My hunting, I guess. 32. What is your greatest regret? ... 33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done? I never showed up for my job in Ul'dah. ._. 34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind? No. 35. When was the time you were the most frightened? I don't think there is a time where I am not frightened. 36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you? A fish slapped me once. 37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why? Running away sooner. 38. What is your best memory? I met my sister. 39. What is your worst memory? I do not wish to dwell on it. Part 4: Beliefs And Opinions 40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic? I am a hypocrite at both of these things. 41. What is your greatest fear? Ending up alone. 42. What are your religious views? I follow Nymeia. While I do not agree with her choices, what happens, happens for a reason. 43. What are your political views? I do not have any. 44. What are your views on sex? Next question! Next question! 45. Are you able to kill?  Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable? I believe in hunting and killing the wildlife for food and survival. 46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do? Betrayal. 47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love? I haven't thought about it... 48. What do you believe makes a successful life? Survival by any means. 49. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings (i.e. do you hide your true self from others, and in what way)? If I said I hid myself, it would defeat the purpose of hiding myself, wouldn't it? 50. Do you have any biases or prejudices? I used to think I would be eaten if I left the shroud. 51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances?  Why do you refuse to do it? I will not use my magic against life. 52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)? M..My sister. 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? I do not like people, but at the same time, I do not like loneliness. But I do not trust people. 54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why? My sister. She is my only family. We take care of each other. 55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why? Multiple people. They are good people, with big hearts. They take care of others without thought of themselves. 56. Who are your friends?  Do you have a best friend?  Describe these people. I think Gerik is my friend. He made sure I didn't die and gave me and Aysun a place to sleep. His friend Raze scares me, but he got me a job too. ... That I will show up to eventually. 57. Do you have a spouse or significant other?  If so, describe this person. ... 58. Have you ever been in love?  If so, describe what happened. Wh-Why do you keep asking these sorts of questions? 59. What do you look for in a potential lover? I don't know! 60. How close are you to your family? I like to think I am close to Aysun. I hope she thinks so too. 61. Have you started your own family?  If so, describe them.  If not, do you want to?  Why or why not? L...Like...babies...? (Shudder) 62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help? Aysun or Gerik. ... Maybe Raze if he doesn't yell again. ._. 63. Do you trust anyone to protect you?  Who, and why? Aysun will protect me. 64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you? Aysun! I think Gerik too... 65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why? My mother and father. 66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict? I do not like conflict. 67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations? I don't like social situations either. 68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people?  Why or why not? No. It is scary. People scare me. 69. Do you care what others think of you? I have not asked. Part 6: Likes And Dislikes 70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes? I like to climb trees and swim. 71. What is your most treasured possession? I don't really have any belongings... 72. What is your favorite color? Green. 73. What is your favorite food? Sugar biscuits! 74. What, if anything, do you like to read? Everything. Mostly research material. 75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)? Hunting. Music seems like an interesting concept. 76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs?  If so, why?  Do you want to quit? I have not had the chance to try any. 77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night? Sleeping? 78. What makes you laugh? Implying that I laugh often. 79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you? Anything relating to social activity on any level. 80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself? Watch the stars. 81. How do you deal with stress? I don't know? 82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan? A failure to plan is a plan for failure. 83. What are your pet peeves? I dislike when people assume things. 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? I would wake early, hunt for my meal at the appropriate times. Sometimes read or explore in between. I think new things would be good, too. 85. What is your greatest strength as a person? I don't really know... I am...quick learner? 86. What is your greatest weakness? Social situations... 87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? I wish I were emotionally stronger. 88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted? Very much introverted. 89. Are you generally organized or messy? Both are okay. It depends on my situation. 90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at. I am good at climbing, swimming, and acrobatics. But I am bad at speaking, controlling my emotions, and dealing with conflict. 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…) I am an adventurer by obligation. They told me to become a healer. My journey began there. That is always my answer. I suppose it changes a little now... I want to see the world. 93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime? I want to learn about everything there is in this world. 94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Trying to learn even more things. 95. If you could choose, how would you want to die? In any way that would assure anyone close to me no sadness. 96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left. I want to spend it with my sister. She makes me happy. 97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death? That I tried my best. 98. What three words best describe your personality? Shy, Awkward, Pushover 99. What three words would others probably use to describe you? A-ah...I'm not sure I should repeat those words... 100. If you could, what advice would you, the player, give to your character? "Dude grow a pair and live your goddamn life jesus christ."
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