(Whew it's finally finished! Figured I'd do this ICly with Asher, since none of my other characters are quite as talkative. He's such a little shite. Honestly.)
A pretty Highlander serving maid settles down at a table in the Drowning Wench, armed with a quill, an inkpot, and a lengthy sheet of parchment. Adjacent from her, a rogue dressed in black leans against his chair and offers her a crooked smile. “Shall we begin?â€
Part 1: The Basics
Part 2: Growing Up
Part 3: Past Influences
Part 4: Beliefs and Opinions
Part 5: Relationships with Others
Part 6: Likes and Dislikes
Part 7: Self Images and Etc.
A pretty Highlander serving maid settles down at a table in the Drowning Wench, armed with a quill, an inkpot, and a lengthy sheet of parchment. Adjacent from her, a rogue dressed in black leans against his chair and offers her a crooked smile. “Shall we begin?â€
Part 1: The Basics
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1. What is your full name? “M’name’s Asher. Never giv’n much else.â€
2. Where and when were you born? “Well supposin’ ye dunno much ‘bout me, I was born in t’belly of o’ship. As fer when, how t’hells wuld I know? ‘twas just a wee mite!â€
3. Who are/were your parents? (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.) “Already gettin’ t’the nit and grit, eh? Heh, well if yer so curious, s’ppose I’ll let ye in on a few secrets o’mine. M’father was a hamster an’ me mum smelled o’elder berries. Happy?â€
4. Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like? “Tch. I’m sure I got tons o’em. None I ever wanna meet.â€
5. Where do you live now, and with whom? Describe the place and the person/people. “Got me a place in t’Wench. Ye know, tha’ one tavern in Limsa Lominsa? Owner’s a good friend o’mine. Enuff wit t’questions.â€
6. What is your occupation? “M’stabbers don’t say much t’ye, do they?â€
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. “Yer makin’ me work t’day, aren’t ye? Let’s see 'ere…â€
8. To which social class do you belong? “I b’long t’me own. Thas’ wot!â€
9. Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses? “Aha…ahaha. ‘cuse me while I express m’amusement!â€
10. Are you right- or left-handed? “I throw m’stabbers wiff both.â€
11. What does your voice sound like? “Sexy.â€
12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently? “Shaddup, c’mere, an’ piss off.â€
13. What do you have in your pockets? “Mmmmm. Wot d’ye ‘ave in yers?â€
14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics? “I like t’lick m’stabbers. Some ain’t think it proper. I tell ‘em sod off. Maybe waggle m’stub a little. Ye know…. stuff t’member m’by!â€
1. What is your full name? “M’name’s Asher. Never giv’n much else.â€
2. Where and when were you born? “Well supposin’ ye dunno much ‘bout me, I was born in t’belly of o’ship. As fer when, how t’hells wuld I know? ‘twas just a wee mite!â€
3. Who are/were your parents? (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.) “Already gettin’ t’the nit and grit, eh? Heh, well if yer so curious, s’ppose I’ll let ye in on a few secrets o’mine. M’father was a hamster an’ me mum smelled o’elder berries. Happy?â€
4. Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like? “Tch. I’m sure I got tons o’em. None I ever wanna meet.â€
5. Where do you live now, and with whom? Describe the place and the person/people. “Got me a place in t’Wench. Ye know, tha’ one tavern in Limsa Lominsa? Owner’s a good friend o’mine. Enuff wit t’questions.â€
6. What is your occupation? “M’stabbers don’t say much t’ye, do they?â€
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. “Yer makin’ me work t’day, aren’t ye? Let’s see 'ere…â€
8. To which social class do you belong? “I b’long t’me own. Thas’ wot!â€
9. Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses? “Aha…ahaha. ‘cuse me while I express m’amusement!â€
10. Are you right- or left-handed? “I throw m’stabbers wiff both.â€
11. What does your voice sound like? “Sexy.â€
12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently? “Shaddup, c’mere, an’ piss off.â€
13. What do you have in your pockets? “Mmmmm. Wot d’ye ‘ave in yers?â€
14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics? “I like t’lick m’stabbers. Some ain’t think it proper. I tell ‘em sod off. Maybe waggle m’stub a little. Ye know…. stuff t’member m’by!â€
Part 2: Growing Up
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15. How would you describe your childhood in general? “……â€
16. What is your earliest memory? “…..survival.â€â€™
17. How much schooling have you had? “I kin spell n’ write a’plenty.â€
18. Did you enjoy school? “Aha…..ahahahaha! M’sides!â€
19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities? “Learned it all at t’Rogue’s Guild. Free o’charge.â€
20. While growing up, did you have any role models? If so, describe them. “…Aye, I did. Let m’call ‘im Toast.â€
21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family? “…..â€
22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? “......free.â€
23. As a child, what were your favorite activities? “Surviving an’shite. We done yet?â€
24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display? “Yer serious, are ye? Well! I’ll ‘appily say I wuzzn’t borin’ or nuffin’ like ‘at.â€
25. As a child, were you popular? Who were your friends, and what were they like? “….piss off! M’done ‘ere!â€
26. When and with whom was your first kiss? “Oye! Wot was ‘at? Heh. Was under a night full o’stars no less. Salty smell of t’sea. She was a real beauty, she was. Left wiffa Roe fellow tha’morning.â€
27. Are you a virgin? If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity? “Mmmm, kin ye see m’smirk? Ye want t’grit of it? I will ‘appily spill all.â€
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. “…oye a subject change? Really? I was ‘avin’ fun! Go shove yer face in’a pile o’shite!â€
15. How would you describe your childhood in general? “……â€
16. What is your earliest memory? “…..survival.â€â€™
17. How much schooling have you had? “I kin spell n’ write a’plenty.â€
18. Did you enjoy school? “Aha…..ahahahaha! M’sides!â€
19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities? “Learned it all at t’Rogue’s Guild. Free o’charge.â€
20. While growing up, did you have any role models? If so, describe them. “…Aye, I did. Let m’call ‘im Toast.â€
21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family? “…..â€
22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? “......free.â€
23. As a child, what were your favorite activities? “Surviving an’shite. We done yet?â€
24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display? “Yer serious, are ye? Well! I’ll ‘appily say I wuzzn’t borin’ or nuffin’ like ‘at.â€
25. As a child, were you popular? Who were your friends, and what were they like? “….piss off! M’done ‘ere!â€
26. When and with whom was your first kiss? “Oye! Wot was ‘at? Heh. Was under a night full o’stars no less. Salty smell of t’sea. She was a real beauty, she was. Left wiffa Roe fellow tha’morning.â€
27. Are you a virgin? If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity? “Mmmm, kin ye see m’smirk? Ye want t’grit of it? I will ‘appily spill all.â€
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. “…oye a subject change? Really? I was ‘avin’ fun! Go shove yer face in’a pile o’shite!â€
Part 3: Past Influences
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29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far? “…..m’stub o’course. Bloody proud o’it too.â€
30. Who has had the most influence on you? “….are these questions o’er yet? Seriously?â€
31. What do you consider your greatest achievement? “Tha’ shall remain a secret, luv.â€
32. What is your greatest regret? “…gimme a sec.â€
33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done? “It ‘asn’t happen’d yet.â€
34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind? “Oho. I’ve been meanin’ t’set t’record fer t’longest one day!â€
35. When was the time you were the most frightened? “…ye want a stabber shoved up yer arse?â€
36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you? “Losin’ m’tail! Prolly wuld still b' worse if I e'er lost m’balls.â€
37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why? “Ye ask ‘bout m’past one more time an’ I ain’t ever buyin’ ye a drink.â€
38. What is your best memory? “Gettin’ tha’ prickly ol’ Vupa’s satisfaction.â€
39. What is your worst memory? “….I ain’t sayin’.â€
29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far? “…..m’stub o’course. Bloody proud o’it too.â€
30. Who has had the most influence on you? “….are these questions o’er yet? Seriously?â€
31. What do you consider your greatest achievement? “Tha’ shall remain a secret, luv.â€
32. What is your greatest regret? “…gimme a sec.â€
33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done? “It ‘asn’t happen’d yet.â€
34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind? “Oho. I’ve been meanin’ t’set t’record fer t’longest one day!â€
35. When was the time you were the most frightened? “…ye want a stabber shoved up yer arse?â€
36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you? “Losin’ m’tail! Prolly wuld still b' worse if I e'er lost m’balls.â€
37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why? “Ye ask ‘bout m’past one more time an’ I ain’t ever buyin’ ye a drink.â€
38. What is your best memory? “Gettin’ tha’ prickly ol’ Vupa’s satisfaction.â€
39. What is your worst memory? “….I ain’t sayin’.â€
Part 4: Beliefs and Opinions
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40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic? “I like t’admire m’handy work an’ watch sunsets.â€
41. What is your greatest fear? “Mmmm. Wot’s yers?â€
42. What are your religious views? “Nymeia is a real bitch when it comes to fate an’ Llymlaen should keep ‘er guidance to herself sumtimes!â€
43. What are your political views? “Tch. Ain’t m’problem.â€
44. What are your views on sex? “Willin’ an’ able.â€
45. Are you able to kill? Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable? “I kill when I ‘ave to. I ain’t gonna kill some snot-nosed brat, but if yer in my way an’ repeatedly bug me, I might ‘ave my stabbers do t’talkin’.â€
46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do? “…still be livin’ after all t’shite they’ve done.â€
47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love? “Tch. Nuffin’ lasts forever.â€
48. What do you believe makes a successful life? “’avin’ ‘nuff coin fer a good drink an’ plenty o’free time.â€
49. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings (i.e. do you hide your true self from others, and in what way)? “Wot d’ye think?â€
50. Do you have any biases or prejudices? “Aye, I got plenty. If ye wanna know ‘em, jus’ stay awhile.â€
51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances? Why do you refuse to do it? “…I’ll get back t’ye on ‘at one.â€
52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)? “Fer Toast. An’ Tenfingers. Best mates o’mine.â€
40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic? “I like t’admire m’handy work an’ watch sunsets.â€
41. What is your greatest fear? “Mmmm. Wot’s yers?â€
42. What are your religious views? “Nymeia is a real bitch when it comes to fate an’ Llymlaen should keep ‘er guidance to herself sumtimes!â€
43. What are your political views? “Tch. Ain’t m’problem.â€
44. What are your views on sex? “Willin’ an’ able.â€
45. Are you able to kill? Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable? “I kill when I ‘ave to. I ain’t gonna kill some snot-nosed brat, but if yer in my way an’ repeatedly bug me, I might ‘ave my stabbers do t’talkin’.â€
46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do? “…still be livin’ after all t’shite they’ve done.â€
47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love? “Tch. Nuffin’ lasts forever.â€
48. What do you believe makes a successful life? “’avin’ ‘nuff coin fer a good drink an’ plenty o’free time.â€
49. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings (i.e. do you hide your true self from others, and in what way)? “Wot d’ye think?â€
50. Do you have any biases or prejudices? “Aye, I got plenty. If ye wanna know ‘em, jus’ stay awhile.â€
51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances? Why do you refuse to do it? “…I’ll get back t’ye on ‘at one.â€
52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)? “Fer Toast. An’ Tenfingers. Best mates o’mine.â€
Part 5: Relationships with Others
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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? “Mmm that’s rather a long question. Let’s see ‘ere….â€
54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why? “I kin think o’one. But I ain’t tellin’ ye.â€
55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why? “M’self. Piss off.â€
56. Who are your friends? Do you have a best friend? Describe these people. “Didn’t I jus’ answer ‘at earlier?â€
57. Do you have a spouse or significant other? If so, describe this person. “Don’t we all?â€
58. Have you ever been in love? If so, describe what happened. “Well, lass, if ye come wiff me I’ll show ye.â€
59. What do you look for in a potential lover? “A fun time.â€
60. How close are you to your family? “….wot family?â€
61. Have you started your own family? If so, describe them. If not, do you want to? Why or why not? “I bloody hope not.â€
62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help? “Ol’ Tenfingers ‘as m’back fer as long as I kin ‘member.â€
63. Do you trust anyone to protect you? Who, and why? “Do I ‘ear an’ echo?â€
64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you? “Yer really askin’ ‘at? Shoot. Hell if I know.â€
65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why? “….someone whose time is fast approaching.â€
66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict? “Oye, ‘ave I not left an’ impression yet?â€
67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations? “Maybe if it interests me an’ the current leader is a bloody halfwit.â€
68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people? Why or why not? “I like taverns an’ good drinks.â€
69. Do you care what others think of you? “Not particularly.â€
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? “Mmm that’s rather a long question. Let’s see ‘ere….â€
54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why? “I kin think o’one. But I ain’t tellin’ ye.â€
55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why? “M’self. Piss off.â€
56. Who are your friends? Do you have a best friend? Describe these people. “Didn’t I jus’ answer ‘at earlier?â€
57. Do you have a spouse or significant other? If so, describe this person. “Don’t we all?â€
58. Have you ever been in love? If so, describe what happened. “Well, lass, if ye come wiff me I’ll show ye.â€
59. What do you look for in a potential lover? “A fun time.â€
60. How close are you to your family? “….wot family?â€
61. Have you started your own family? If so, describe them. If not, do you want to? Why or why not? “I bloody hope not.â€
62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help? “Ol’ Tenfingers ‘as m’back fer as long as I kin ‘member.â€
63. Do you trust anyone to protect you? Who, and why? “Do I ‘ear an’ echo?â€
64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you? “Yer really askin’ ‘at? Shoot. Hell if I know.â€
65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why? “….someone whose time is fast approaching.â€
66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict? “Oye, ‘ave I not left an’ impression yet?â€
67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations? “Maybe if it interests me an’ the current leader is a bloody halfwit.â€
68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people? Why or why not? “I like taverns an’ good drinks.â€
69. Do you care what others think of you? “Not particularly.â€
Part 6: Likes and Dislikes
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70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes? “Ah, now we’re finally gettin’ somewhere. I like t’play wiff m’stabbers an’ climb spires fer a nice view. A good drink don’t hurt none either.â€
71. What is your most treasured possession? “Wot’s’ yers, eh?â€
72. What is your favorite color? “Blue. Like t’ocean an’ t’sky.â€
73. What is your favorite food? “T’Wench kin whip up a real good dodo omelet.â€
74. What, if anything, do you like to read? “Wanted posters. It’s a wonderful way t’keep track o’my achievements.â€
75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)? “Mmmm. I likes me a good drink an’ a good time.â€
76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs? If so, why? Do you want to quit? “Why in the seven hells would I want to quit?â€
77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night? “Ye mean when I ain’t workin’? Well, I do like ‘anging ‘round fer t’gossip.â€
78. What makes you laugh? “T’fact ‘at yer still asking m’shite.â€
79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you? “Ye actually insult me back. Nah, wait, tha’’s damn hilarious.â€
80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself? “Prolly watch the stars. ‘ave a few drinks. Dazzle t’ladies.â€
81. How do you deal with stress? “Unhealthily, accordin' t’ol’ Baderon.â€
82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan? “Depends on t’day.â€
83. What are your pet peeves? “Gettin’ asked lots of questions.â€
70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes? “Ah, now we’re finally gettin’ somewhere. I like t’play wiff m’stabbers an’ climb spires fer a nice view. A good drink don’t hurt none either.â€
71. What is your most treasured possession? “Wot’s’ yers, eh?â€
72. What is your favorite color? “Blue. Like t’ocean an’ t’sky.â€
73. What is your favorite food? “T’Wench kin whip up a real good dodo omelet.â€
74. What, if anything, do you like to read? “Wanted posters. It’s a wonderful way t’keep track o’my achievements.â€
75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)? “Mmmm. I likes me a good drink an’ a good time.â€
76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs? If so, why? Do you want to quit? “Why in the seven hells would I want to quit?â€
77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night? “Ye mean when I ain’t workin’? Well, I do like ‘anging ‘round fer t’gossip.â€
78. What makes you laugh? “T’fact ‘at yer still asking m’shite.â€
79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you? “Ye actually insult me back. Nah, wait, tha’’s damn hilarious.â€
80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself? “Prolly watch the stars. ‘ave a few drinks. Dazzle t’ladies.â€
81. How do you deal with stress? “Unhealthily, accordin' t’ol’ Baderon.â€
82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan? “Depends on t’day.â€
83. What are your pet peeves? “Gettin’ asked lots of questions.â€
Part 7: Self Images and Etc.
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84. Describe the routine of a normal day for you. How do you feel when this routine is disrupted? “Basically wot I’m feelin’ right now. We ‘alfway thru’ yet?â€
85. What is your greatest strength as a person? “Been told m’great in bed.â€
86. What is your greatest weakness? “Wot’s yers, luv?â€
87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? “Let’m think….â€
88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted? “T’more ale in me belly, the better.â€
89. Are you generally organized or messy? “M’likes clean entries and exits.â€
90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at. “Drinkin’, stabbin’, n’ hidin’. Then, uh…â€
91. Do you like yourself? “Wot’s not t’like?â€
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 do wot I likes, an’ I likes wot I do.â€
93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime? “…..satisfaction.â€
94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? “Mmmm. Hopefully not dead.â€
95. If you could choose, how would you want to die? “Oye! Tha’s kinda morbid, lass. Though, I wouldn’t mind gettin’ killed by ye.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. “Stop wasting m’time.â€
97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death? “Tch. We done yet?â€
98. What three words best describe your personality? “Cocky selfish bastard.â€
99. What three words would others probably use to describe you? “Really cocky an’ heartless selfish bastard. Sumtimes even fluke. Oh, ‘ey, tha’ be sumtin’ t’put under tha’ amusement question.â€
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…) “Asher, let me get right to the point. Stop hiding yourself. Find someone to consult to with all your worries and flaws. It’s not right to keep it all bottled in. One of these days you’re going to snap, and it won’t be fun for either of us. Please learn to respect others better, and for kriff’s sake, stop drinking your heart out and face your fears. At least make Toast proud, if no one else.â€
84. Describe the routine of a normal day for you. How do you feel when this routine is disrupted? “Basically wot I’m feelin’ right now. We ‘alfway thru’ yet?â€
85. What is your greatest strength as a person? “Been told m’great in bed.â€
86. What is your greatest weakness? “Wot’s yers, luv?â€
87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? “Let’m think….â€
88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted? “T’more ale in me belly, the better.â€
89. Are you generally organized or messy? “M’likes clean entries and exits.â€
90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at. “Drinkin’, stabbin’, n’ hidin’. Then, uh…â€
91. Do you like yourself? “Wot’s not t’like?â€
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 do wot I likes, an’ I likes wot I do.â€
93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime? “…..satisfaction.â€
94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? “Mmmm. Hopefully not dead.â€
95. If you could choose, how would you want to die? “Oye! Tha’s kinda morbid, lass. Though, I wouldn’t mind gettin’ killed by ye.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. “Stop wasting m’time.â€
97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death? “Tch. We done yet?â€
98. What three words best describe your personality? “Cocky selfish bastard.â€
99. What three words would others probably use to describe you? “Really cocky an’ heartless selfish bastard. Sumtimes even fluke. Oh, ‘ey, tha’ be sumtin’ t’put under tha’ amusement question.â€
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…) “Asher, let me get right to the point. Stop hiding yourself. Find someone to consult to with all your worries and flaws. It’s not right to keep it all bottled in. One of these days you’re going to snap, and it won’t be fun for either of us. Please learn to respect others better, and for kriff’s sake, stop drinking your heart out and face your fears. At least make Toast proud, if no one else.â€