The wiry, sun baked midlander slowly enters the room after being assured this wasn't some sort of attempt at an arrest. After taking his seat at the interview table, he begins looking around the room with quick, simple eye movements, he looks as if he were looking for the quickest way to flee if need be.
1.What is your full name? -Gives the interviewer a hard glare- "Castus Allard."
2.Where and when were you born? "Ala Mhigo, tha propper one, not that sand pit."
3.Who are/were your parents? -winces slightly- "Aldric Allard, he never told me who my mother was, but i assume she's dead, like he is now."
4.Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like? "No clue, maybe...tha old man was very keen ta leave some sort'a legacy."
5.Where do you live now, and with whom? "I've a few 'omes, one's a cave, another's a particular tree i fancy as being particularly comfortable but i mostly stay with a, Ms. Ambreaus in tha Lavender beds, just outside Gridania. S'a nice enough place, very cozy."
6.What is your occupation? "Ehhhh, s'not so easy ta classify." -he ponders the question for a moment- "I do a menagerie a different jobs, but I'd say monster 'unter'd be tha most frequent, simplest ta identify."Â
7.Write a full physical description of yourself. -looks down at himself, and then back at the interviewer- "Wha- Nevermind. I'm roughly six fulms, three ilms, hundred eighty ponze. I'm a dirt blonde, grey eyed, hyur. I can't count tha number'a scars scars i 'ave without disrobin 'ere, so i'll save ya tha trouble an just mention my favorites, a nice set'a claw marks from a behemoth from my navel, down past my pelvis, and endin mid thigh, a large nasty one on my left forearm where a boardin lance went through my gauntlet, a nice vertical slice on my left shoulder where a crazed axeman thought ta take my arm, an a..."- he pulls up his thread bare undershirt to reveal a large patch of scar tissue where his left nipple should be "Barbed arrow...took all tha skin with it when we pulled it out."- he drops his shirt back down and crosses his arms over his chest in a protective manner.- "I usually wear light clothes when I'm off duty, kecks, breaches, tunics, espadrilles, heavier bits when i know i'll need tha protection."Â
8.To which social class do you belong? "The, more transient type i suppose. Never had much use in tyin myself down."
9.Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses? "Sometimes i let my emotions run hot, it clouds my judgement, I'm gettin better about it. That and...sweets."
10. Are you right- or left-handed? "Ambidextrous, tha old man wouldn't stand fer me bein just a leftie, if ya lose that hand in tha field you'll be useless, he used ta say. So i use em both."
11. What does your voice sound like? -clears his throat awkwardly and purses his lips slightly- "Average? Slightly clipped tones, i...don't really know how ta describe my voice ta you."
12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently? "I don't 'ave a catch phrase or anythin like that, if that's what yer askin."
13. What do you have in your pockets? - leans back in his chair and begins rummaging around in the pockets of his breaches- "Cobalt flask" -gives it a quick shake- "Half full, maybe twenty gil, some wood shavins, a...biscuit fer my mutt...shite he'll be hungry 'bout now."
14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining
characteristics? "I enjoy quiet, crowds set me on edge, more people ta watch. I also prefer tha wilds, nature, to cities or towns."
Part 2: Growing Up
15. How would you describe your childhood in general? -his face tightens up, a scowl spreading across his features- "Militaristic."
16. What is your earliest memory? "My father making me kill a rabbit I'd found while fetching water."
17. How much schooling have you had? "No formal schoolin, none'a that."
18. Did you enjoy school? "Guess we'll never know, will we."
19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities? "My father, a few hands from tha merc company he ran."
20. While growing up, did you have any role models? If so, describe them. -His scowl is replaced by a soft, nostalgic smile "Skirc Fanol, i wished, in my most private dreams, that he was my father. He was smart, funny, kind, an a dervish. He was untouchable in battle, passing through enemies as easily as tha wind passes a wheat field. This one time..." his smile fades slightly "Him, and a woman my father kept around tha camp, her name was Shana. She was a nice elezen woman, she wasn't around fer long, but her smile was always so pretty."
21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family? "Tha father bein my only blood family, we got on like any master and slave would, with violence and submissive acceptance. Some'a tha members of tha company were nice enough though, like Skirc. They looked after me because i was their boss' kid, but some'a them treated me like a younger brother, it was a nice diversion sometimes."Â
22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? "I was taught to want to be strong and tough, but as a child i wished to be safe and happy."
23. As a child, what were your favorite activities? "Listening to tha stories the men told aroun tha fire, or gettin free time ta explore around tha camps. I loved ta sit in the woods and look up though the canopy, still do."
24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display? "An inquisitive nature, and a slight defiant streak, that refused ta be quelled despite tha beatings."
25. As a child, were you popular? Who were your friends, and what were they like? "Only tha fore mentioned mercs, there weren't other children in tha company, and i wasn't permitted ta play with other children when we stopped at towns."
26. When and with whom was your first kiss? -blushes ever so slightly- "That's private."
27. Are you a virgin? If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity? -the blush deepens another shade- "Again, private information."
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. "Mostly normal I'd say, I've been told i possess a rather large reservoir of personal aether. I'd say my fathers upbringing molded my field of work, fer tha most part."
Part 3: Past Influences
29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far? "That a a very hard question ta answer... but if i had ta narrow it down, I'd say my fathers death, and joining Misericorde."
30. Who has had the most influence on you? "Positive, or negative? Skirc Fanol was a positive, my father as a negative."
31. What do you consider your greatest achievement? "Survivin."
32. What is your greatest regret? "Tryin ta pick one's like tryin ta count tha grains of sand in Eorzea, my current greatest regret is stayin this long..."
33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done? "I believe i'll take a pass on that question."
34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind? "I'll not incriminate myself with such information, go ask tha Brass Blades, or tha Yellow Jackets if yer so interested."
35. When was the time you were the most frightened? "Every day i wake up and panic that the things I've accomplished, or the happiness I've managed ta scrape tagether is some sort of fever dream I haven't woken up from yet."
36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you? "Bein ambushed and chained under a dock in Limsa by a couple recruits."
37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why? "If i went 'round changin things, who knows what tha now'd end up like? I'll keep it tha way it is, misery an all."
38. What is your best memory? "I believe that'll fall into tha none'a yer damn business category."
39. What is your worst memory? "Tha first time Aldric introduced me to negative reinforcement, he liked ta use a blunted short sword."
Part 4: Beliefs And Opinions
40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic? "I'm a realist."
41. What is your greatest fear? "I'll keep tha real one a secret, lest you try an use it against me later, but Tonberries give me tha willies. Those soulless, dead, eyes." -he gives an exaggerated shutter for dramatic effect."
42. What are your religious views? "I think i used ta believe in Oschon, now i believe in tha wind, just tha wind with its infinite destinations and lessons."
43. What are your political views? "I'll leave that to those that actually care for such things, leave me be and I'll leave you be. Good enough."
44. What are your views on sex? "Private, yours?"
45. Are you able to kill? Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or
unacceptable? "Aye, killing is a natural part of our world, the strong kill, the weak are killed. I suppose killing children would be difficult fer me."
46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do? "I'll let ya know when I've seen it, there are all sorts'a evil."
47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love? "I'd like ta, but we'll see."
48. What do you believe makes a successful life? "Surviving despite all tha odds bein stacked against you."
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'll admit I've a more public face, an a face fer friends. With certain people i can afford ta let my guard down a little an relax."
50. Do you have any biases or prejudices? "I prefer strawberries ta blueberries."
51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances? Why do you refuse to do it? -shrugs- "I'll never be a research subject again, that was pretty terrible."
52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)? "Issac Jacobi, and a certain red head."
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'll give anyone a fair shake tha first time, even if it looks like I'm set ta scowl tha whole time, after a first impression, it's hard ta forget if a person was decent or a complete bag'a shite, so tha next encounter, if there even is one, will be effected."
54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why? "She knows, and that's good enough."
55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why? "I respect captain Jacobi fer his ideals and determination ta see them through, despite tha road it takes him."
56. Who are your friends? Do you have a best friend? Describe these people. "I'm not sure if i should count them as friends or simply acquaintances, but tha hand full of people i spend a decent amount'a time with would probably be, That damn clod, Jeris Guillford, his woman Syl, tha Elezen pair of Clem and Armie, young Edward Calloway," -grunts out the name- "and Vash Ashford. I'd consider Xenedra and Jeris best friends, despite a more intimate relationship with one and a more antagonistic sibling relationship with tha other."
57. Do you have a spouse or significant other? If so, describe this person. "Ms. Ambreaus, and i believe she needs no introduction from me."
58. Have you ever been in love? If so, describe what happened. -purses his lips slightly, the slight pink reappearing on his cheeks- "It's...hard ta explain, or i just don't know how ta explain it, either way it happened."
59. What do you look for in a potential lover? "I'd never really thought about it, or even havin a lover until recently, still don't know, just know what i found."
60. How close are you to your family? "As close as i can be ta corpses, or missing persons."
61. Have you started your own family? If so, describe them. If not, do you want to? Why
or why not? "Twelve man, yer certainly plumbin tha depths fer personal information. No, and i don't know."
62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help? "Probably Xenedra, then Jeris if it was somethin i didn't want ta worry her with."
63. Do you trust anyone to protect you? Who, and why? "Once again, probably Xen or Jeris, and not so much ta protect me, maybe just ta watch my back."
64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you? "Hopefully someone, it'd be pretty pathetic, ta not be missed by anyone."
65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why? "My father, and the reasons are legion, but there's no need to speak ill of tha dead."
66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict? "Depends on tha situation, I've certainly been known ta foster both approaches."Â
67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations? "If no other clear leadership emerges, and it is within my comprehension, then certainly."
68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people? Why or why not? "Twelve no, far too many people to keep track of. Much easier to deal with a small group, with larger ones i tend to sit on tha outskirts to watch and listen."
69. Do you care what others think of you? "Not particularly."
Part 6: Likes And Dislikes
70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes? "I've always been decent at carpentry, so i whittle a bit in my spare time. I've also taken to drawing rather well, i mostly use a charcoal pencil. Also, simply enjoying tha sounds of nature, that's been a favorite fer as long as i can remember."
71. What is your most treasured possession? "A small art supply set, I'm loath to use it, despite its obvious purpose."
72. What is your favorite color? "I'm a fan of blues, reds, oranges, purples, black, i suppose i like color in general. If everything was dim, or black and white, it would be much less enjoyable to look at."
73. What is your favorite food? "Any type of fresh fruit, also...sweats."
74. What, if anything, do you like to read? "I mostly read tomes and manuals regarding lore, tactics, and training mostly."
75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)? "I love music, music that evokes good imagery, or soothes tha soul are my favorite."
76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs? If so, why? Do you want to quit? "I have a love for the liquor, and no, i believe I'll continue to indulge."
77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night? "Depends very much on the company, but drinking, a leisurely hike, stayin in an readin."
78. What makes you laugh? "...Things? I don't rightly know mate, just things, maybe even tha same things as you."
79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you? "Extremely little."
80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse
yourself? "Run, work out till my whole body aches."
81. How do you deal with stress? "Run, work out till my whole body aches."
82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan? "Plans are nice ta 'ave, but bein able ta roll with tha punches is far more important."
83. What are your pet peeves? "Overconfidence, people who claim ta be so amazin it's as if tha twelve shat them into existence fer our benefit."Â
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? "This sounds like what someone would ask if they were tryin ta set someone up ta be assassinated...I run in tha mornin with my mutt, then i come 'ome and figure it out from there. I can miss out on my run an be fine."
85. What is your greatest strength as a person? "Tenacity, resourcefulness, dependability."
86. What is your greatest weakness? "A sometimes extreme fixation on certain details of a mission or job."
87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? "I'm fine with how i am."
88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted? "I'd say introverted, but I've had my moments of bein an extrovert."
89. Are you generally organized or messy? "S'not messy ta me, i know where every nut an bolt is, an should go."
90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at. "Tha good bits would probably be, Fightin, drinkin, and trackin people. Bad bits would be, expressin emotion, knitting, and smiling."
91. Do you like yourself? "Not usually, that might be Aldrics fault."
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…) "Aside from a way ta pay tha bills, it just feels like where tha wind blows me. Seeing interestin places, explorin, flitting about like a leaf caught on tha breeze."Â
93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime? "Every day ya wake up is an accomplishment."
94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? "That very much depends on current events, but it may very well involve a boat and more adventure far away."
95. If you could choose, how would you want to die? "Originally i thought i wanted ta die gloriously, not for anyone else, just dieing in a battle against something thought to be insurmountable fer a single man to defeat. Now though, I'm not so sure."Â
96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time
you had left. "Tell my significant other they mean the world to me, and then probably leave to look for that glorious death." Â
97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death? "That i was someone you could trust, or someone you shouldn't cross."
98. What three words best describe your personality? "Grumpy, carefree, flighty."
99. What three words would others probably use to describe you? "Grumpy, drunk, fighty."
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…) "Don't be so afraid all the time, it'll work out, so put your head down and press on. Also, don't try so hard to isolate yourself."
1.What is your full name? -Gives the interviewer a hard glare- "Castus Allard."
2.Where and when were you born? "Ala Mhigo, tha propper one, not that sand pit."
3.Who are/were your parents? -winces slightly- "Aldric Allard, he never told me who my mother was, but i assume she's dead, like he is now."
4.Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like? "No clue, maybe...tha old man was very keen ta leave some sort'a legacy."
5.Where do you live now, and with whom? "I've a few 'omes, one's a cave, another's a particular tree i fancy as being particularly comfortable but i mostly stay with a, Ms. Ambreaus in tha Lavender beds, just outside Gridania. S'a nice enough place, very cozy."
6.What is your occupation? "Ehhhh, s'not so easy ta classify." -he ponders the question for a moment- "I do a menagerie a different jobs, but I'd say monster 'unter'd be tha most frequent, simplest ta identify."Â
7.Write a full physical description of yourself. -looks down at himself, and then back at the interviewer- "Wha- Nevermind. I'm roughly six fulms, three ilms, hundred eighty ponze. I'm a dirt blonde, grey eyed, hyur. I can't count tha number'a scars scars i 'ave without disrobin 'ere, so i'll save ya tha trouble an just mention my favorites, a nice set'a claw marks from a behemoth from my navel, down past my pelvis, and endin mid thigh, a large nasty one on my left forearm where a boardin lance went through my gauntlet, a nice vertical slice on my left shoulder where a crazed axeman thought ta take my arm, an a..."- he pulls up his thread bare undershirt to reveal a large patch of scar tissue where his left nipple should be "Barbed arrow...took all tha skin with it when we pulled it out."- he drops his shirt back down and crosses his arms over his chest in a protective manner.- "I usually wear light clothes when I'm off duty, kecks, breaches, tunics, espadrilles, heavier bits when i know i'll need tha protection."Â
8.To which social class do you belong? "The, more transient type i suppose. Never had much use in tyin myself down."
9.Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses? "Sometimes i let my emotions run hot, it clouds my judgement, I'm gettin better about it. That and...sweets."
10. Are you right- or left-handed? "Ambidextrous, tha old man wouldn't stand fer me bein just a leftie, if ya lose that hand in tha field you'll be useless, he used ta say. So i use em both."
11. What does your voice sound like? -clears his throat awkwardly and purses his lips slightly- "Average? Slightly clipped tones, i...don't really know how ta describe my voice ta you."
12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently? "I don't 'ave a catch phrase or anythin like that, if that's what yer askin."
13. What do you have in your pockets? - leans back in his chair and begins rummaging around in the pockets of his breaches- "Cobalt flask" -gives it a quick shake- "Half full, maybe twenty gil, some wood shavins, a...biscuit fer my mutt...shite he'll be hungry 'bout now."
14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining
characteristics? "I enjoy quiet, crowds set me on edge, more people ta watch. I also prefer tha wilds, nature, to cities or towns."
Part 2: Growing Up
15. How would you describe your childhood in general? -his face tightens up, a scowl spreading across his features- "Militaristic."
16. What is your earliest memory? "My father making me kill a rabbit I'd found while fetching water."
17. How much schooling have you had? "No formal schoolin, none'a that."
18. Did you enjoy school? "Guess we'll never know, will we."
19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities? "My father, a few hands from tha merc company he ran."
20. While growing up, did you have any role models? If so, describe them. -His scowl is replaced by a soft, nostalgic smile "Skirc Fanol, i wished, in my most private dreams, that he was my father. He was smart, funny, kind, an a dervish. He was untouchable in battle, passing through enemies as easily as tha wind passes a wheat field. This one time..." his smile fades slightly "Him, and a woman my father kept around tha camp, her name was Shana. She was a nice elezen woman, she wasn't around fer long, but her smile was always so pretty."
21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family? "Tha father bein my only blood family, we got on like any master and slave would, with violence and submissive acceptance. Some'a tha members of tha company were nice enough though, like Skirc. They looked after me because i was their boss' kid, but some'a them treated me like a younger brother, it was a nice diversion sometimes."Â
22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? "I was taught to want to be strong and tough, but as a child i wished to be safe and happy."
23. As a child, what were your favorite activities? "Listening to tha stories the men told aroun tha fire, or gettin free time ta explore around tha camps. I loved ta sit in the woods and look up though the canopy, still do."
24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display? "An inquisitive nature, and a slight defiant streak, that refused ta be quelled despite tha beatings."
25. As a child, were you popular? Who were your friends, and what were they like? "Only tha fore mentioned mercs, there weren't other children in tha company, and i wasn't permitted ta play with other children when we stopped at towns."
26. When and with whom was your first kiss? -blushes ever so slightly- "That's private."
27. Are you a virgin? If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity? -the blush deepens another shade- "Again, private information."
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. "Mostly normal I'd say, I've been told i possess a rather large reservoir of personal aether. I'd say my fathers upbringing molded my field of work, fer tha most part."
Part 3: Past Influences
29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far? "That a a very hard question ta answer... but if i had ta narrow it down, I'd say my fathers death, and joining Misericorde."
30. Who has had the most influence on you? "Positive, or negative? Skirc Fanol was a positive, my father as a negative."
31. What do you consider your greatest achievement? "Survivin."
32. What is your greatest regret? "Tryin ta pick one's like tryin ta count tha grains of sand in Eorzea, my current greatest regret is stayin this long..."
33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done? "I believe i'll take a pass on that question."
34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind? "I'll not incriminate myself with such information, go ask tha Brass Blades, or tha Yellow Jackets if yer so interested."
35. When was the time you were the most frightened? "Every day i wake up and panic that the things I've accomplished, or the happiness I've managed ta scrape tagether is some sort of fever dream I haven't woken up from yet."
36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you? "Bein ambushed and chained under a dock in Limsa by a couple recruits."
37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why? "If i went 'round changin things, who knows what tha now'd end up like? I'll keep it tha way it is, misery an all."
38. What is your best memory? "I believe that'll fall into tha none'a yer damn business category."
39. What is your worst memory? "Tha first time Aldric introduced me to negative reinforcement, he liked ta use a blunted short sword."
Part 4: Beliefs And Opinions
40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic? "I'm a realist."
41. What is your greatest fear? "I'll keep tha real one a secret, lest you try an use it against me later, but Tonberries give me tha willies. Those soulless, dead, eyes." -he gives an exaggerated shutter for dramatic effect."
42. What are your religious views? "I think i used ta believe in Oschon, now i believe in tha wind, just tha wind with its infinite destinations and lessons."
43. What are your political views? "I'll leave that to those that actually care for such things, leave me be and I'll leave you be. Good enough."
44. What are your views on sex? "Private, yours?"
45. Are you able to kill? Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or
unacceptable? "Aye, killing is a natural part of our world, the strong kill, the weak are killed. I suppose killing children would be difficult fer me."
46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do? "I'll let ya know when I've seen it, there are all sorts'a evil."
47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love? "I'd like ta, but we'll see."
48. What do you believe makes a successful life? "Surviving despite all tha odds bein stacked against you."
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'll admit I've a more public face, an a face fer friends. With certain people i can afford ta let my guard down a little an relax."
50. Do you have any biases or prejudices? "I prefer strawberries ta blueberries."
51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances? Why do you refuse to do it? -shrugs- "I'll never be a research subject again, that was pretty terrible."
52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)? "Issac Jacobi, and a certain red head."
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'll give anyone a fair shake tha first time, even if it looks like I'm set ta scowl tha whole time, after a first impression, it's hard ta forget if a person was decent or a complete bag'a shite, so tha next encounter, if there even is one, will be effected."
54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why? "She knows, and that's good enough."
55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why? "I respect captain Jacobi fer his ideals and determination ta see them through, despite tha road it takes him."
56. Who are your friends? Do you have a best friend? Describe these people. "I'm not sure if i should count them as friends or simply acquaintances, but tha hand full of people i spend a decent amount'a time with would probably be, That damn clod, Jeris Guillford, his woman Syl, tha Elezen pair of Clem and Armie, young Edward Calloway," -grunts out the name- "and Vash Ashford. I'd consider Xenedra and Jeris best friends, despite a more intimate relationship with one and a more antagonistic sibling relationship with tha other."
57. Do you have a spouse or significant other? If so, describe this person. "Ms. Ambreaus, and i believe she needs no introduction from me."
58. Have you ever been in love? If so, describe what happened. -purses his lips slightly, the slight pink reappearing on his cheeks- "It's...hard ta explain, or i just don't know how ta explain it, either way it happened."
59. What do you look for in a potential lover? "I'd never really thought about it, or even havin a lover until recently, still don't know, just know what i found."
60. How close are you to your family? "As close as i can be ta corpses, or missing persons."
61. Have you started your own family? If so, describe them. If not, do you want to? Why
or why not? "Twelve man, yer certainly plumbin tha depths fer personal information. No, and i don't know."
62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help? "Probably Xenedra, then Jeris if it was somethin i didn't want ta worry her with."
63. Do you trust anyone to protect you? Who, and why? "Once again, probably Xen or Jeris, and not so much ta protect me, maybe just ta watch my back."
64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you? "Hopefully someone, it'd be pretty pathetic, ta not be missed by anyone."
65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why? "My father, and the reasons are legion, but there's no need to speak ill of tha dead."
66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict? "Depends on tha situation, I've certainly been known ta foster both approaches."Â
67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations? "If no other clear leadership emerges, and it is within my comprehension, then certainly."
68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people? Why or why not? "Twelve no, far too many people to keep track of. Much easier to deal with a small group, with larger ones i tend to sit on tha outskirts to watch and listen."
69. Do you care what others think of you? "Not particularly."
Part 6: Likes And Dislikes
70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes? "I've always been decent at carpentry, so i whittle a bit in my spare time. I've also taken to drawing rather well, i mostly use a charcoal pencil. Also, simply enjoying tha sounds of nature, that's been a favorite fer as long as i can remember."
71. What is your most treasured possession? "A small art supply set, I'm loath to use it, despite its obvious purpose."
72. What is your favorite color? "I'm a fan of blues, reds, oranges, purples, black, i suppose i like color in general. If everything was dim, or black and white, it would be much less enjoyable to look at."
73. What is your favorite food? "Any type of fresh fruit, also...sweats."
74. What, if anything, do you like to read? "I mostly read tomes and manuals regarding lore, tactics, and training mostly."
75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)? "I love music, music that evokes good imagery, or soothes tha soul are my favorite."
76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs? If so, why? Do you want to quit? "I have a love for the liquor, and no, i believe I'll continue to indulge."
77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night? "Depends very much on the company, but drinking, a leisurely hike, stayin in an readin."
78. What makes you laugh? "...Things? I don't rightly know mate, just things, maybe even tha same things as you."
79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you? "Extremely little."
80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse
yourself? "Run, work out till my whole body aches."
81. How do you deal with stress? "Run, work out till my whole body aches."
82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan? "Plans are nice ta 'ave, but bein able ta roll with tha punches is far more important."
83. What are your pet peeves? "Overconfidence, people who claim ta be so amazin it's as if tha twelve shat them into existence fer our benefit."Â
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? "This sounds like what someone would ask if they were tryin ta set someone up ta be assassinated...I run in tha mornin with my mutt, then i come 'ome and figure it out from there. I can miss out on my run an be fine."
85. What is your greatest strength as a person? "Tenacity, resourcefulness, dependability."
86. What is your greatest weakness? "A sometimes extreme fixation on certain details of a mission or job."
87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? "I'm fine with how i am."
88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted? "I'd say introverted, but I've had my moments of bein an extrovert."
89. Are you generally organized or messy? "S'not messy ta me, i know where every nut an bolt is, an should go."
90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at. "Tha good bits would probably be, Fightin, drinkin, and trackin people. Bad bits would be, expressin emotion, knitting, and smiling."
91. Do you like yourself? "Not usually, that might be Aldrics fault."
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…) "Aside from a way ta pay tha bills, it just feels like where tha wind blows me. Seeing interestin places, explorin, flitting about like a leaf caught on tha breeze."Â
93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime? "Every day ya wake up is an accomplishment."
94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? "That very much depends on current events, but it may very well involve a boat and more adventure far away."
95. If you could choose, how would you want to die? "Originally i thought i wanted ta die gloriously, not for anyone else, just dieing in a battle against something thought to be insurmountable fer a single man to defeat. Now though, I'm not so sure."Â
96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time
you had left. "Tell my significant other they mean the world to me, and then probably leave to look for that glorious death." Â
97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death? "That i was someone you could trust, or someone you shouldn't cross."
98. What three words best describe your personality? "Grumpy, carefree, flighty."
99. What three words would others probably use to describe you? "Grumpy, drunk, fighty."
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…) "Don't be so afraid all the time, it'll work out, so put your head down and press on. Also, don't try so hard to isolate yourself."
