((Note: I have written the answers to these questions as though Renn was writing them in a journal, rather than be hampered by the "my character would never reveal this or that about themselves to a stranger†aspect – I wanted this to be as candid and as revealing as possible, both so that I might flesh out finer points about her as an individual, as well as develop her dialogue.))
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((Parts 5, 6, and 7 to come later.))
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Part 1: The Basics
♢ What is your full name?
“Rennley Aster.â€
♢ Where and when were you born?
-she smiles thinly, but sits straighter at the question-
“I was an illegitimate child of the J'ah, sired by my clan’s Nunh—to them, it was an offense punishable by death. My mother had no choice but to leave them, should they find out, so that she might raise me elsewhere. However, she…died giving birth to me. From what I know, I was born just outside a fishing village somewhere in La Noscea.â€
♢ Who are/were your parents?
“My birth mother was Aji'a and my birth father, Nne'a. I do not know much of them, only that my mother was beautiful, and she was a medicine woman of the J'ah. My father…he…†-she pauses, furrowing her brow- “The man I will forever remember as my father, was the man who adopted me, Caim Aster. He was a brave, handsome man, who fought for what he believed in…and I hope to do the same, so that I might honor his memory, and all he has done for me.â€
♢ Do you have any siblings?
“I do not have any siblings, no.â€
♢ Where do you live now, and with whom?
“I live alone. I have not settled in a particular place for many moons, though I have a small cottage in the Lavender Beds of Gridania. It is a modest space; I don’t need much.†-she shrugs, chuckling- “To be honest I prefer sleeping outside.â€
♢ What is your occupation?
“Before my father’s guild fell, I was an initiate of their Templar Knights. We aided the Ul'dahn refugees when the Brass Blades would not.†-she pauses at length- “That was long ago. I make my way now with odd jobs here & there, guarding merchant caravans, keeping night watch for villages, the occasional mark bill. It keeps me in shape. I also quite enjoy botany. ‘Twas a skill I picked up in Gridania after I left Ul'dah…plants, they are…calming, you know?†-she beams, flashing sharp canines-
♢ To which social class do you belong?
“I...hm. Personally I do not necessarily classify myself that way. I have everything I need. That is that.â€
♢ Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?
-she rubs her nose with her knuckle, laughing a bit- “As much as I like botany, some of their pollen really bothers me. It makes my nose itch just talking about it…Ah. I do have quite the nasty scar…†-she grins sheepishly, pulling down the collar of her shirt- “Took a handaxe to the chest during a skirmish with some Ixal…the medics in Gridania did not have high hopes for me that night…†-she pauses, remembering the incident- “…was not a fun recovery, that. Hurts some when I move certain ways, but ‘tis getting better.â€
♢ What does your voice sound like?
“Ahh, hm. I suppose I’ve never thought about that one! I’ve heard folks say it’s a bit…high? With the slightest sort of accent. La Noscean ((Irish)), maybe the tiniest bit of Ul'dahn Highlander ((Cockney)). No idea where that might’ve come from…†-she smiles fondly- “Probably Caim if I had to guess.â€
♢ What do you have in your pockets?
-she reaches into the interior lining of the oilskin cloak that’s draped around her armor, apparently thinking about it- “Mm. Couple bags of smoking herbs, a flint & tinder, my pipe, some coin…ahhh, a bit of dried fruit…†-she tosses a piece in her mouth, gesturing to a larger leather bag near her- “Everything else is in there.â€
♢ Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics?
“I suppose some find me a bit…lax for a templar knight, and though they’d mostly be right, not all of us are gruff & grim. It has been said that I act much different when I’m actually fighting things…that the blade brings out a different side of me.†-she shrugs- “Not altogether bad, by any means. Focus and restraint is very important when you’re wielding 50 pounds of razored steel…As far as strange and annoying, hmm. I know not everyone finds it—†-she makes air quotes with her fingers- “ ‘proper’ for a 'distinguished lady’ to smoke and drink. But, truth be told, they’re herbal blends I harvest & make myself, and they help me keep my nerves in check before a particularly dangerous job…They make good tea, too!â€
♢ What is your full name?
“Rennley Aster.â€
♢ Where and when were you born?
-she smiles thinly, but sits straighter at the question-
“I was an illegitimate child of the J'ah, sired by my clan’s Nunh—to them, it was an offense punishable by death. My mother had no choice but to leave them, should they find out, so that she might raise me elsewhere. However, she…died giving birth to me. From what I know, I was born just outside a fishing village somewhere in La Noscea.â€
♢ Who are/were your parents?
“My birth mother was Aji'a and my birth father, Nne'a. I do not know much of them, only that my mother was beautiful, and she was a medicine woman of the J'ah. My father…he…†-she pauses, furrowing her brow- “The man I will forever remember as my father, was the man who adopted me, Caim Aster. He was a brave, handsome man, who fought for what he believed in…and I hope to do the same, so that I might honor his memory, and all he has done for me.â€
♢ Do you have any siblings?
“I do not have any siblings, no.â€
♢ Where do you live now, and with whom?
“I live alone. I have not settled in a particular place for many moons, though I have a small cottage in the Lavender Beds of Gridania. It is a modest space; I don’t need much.†-she shrugs, chuckling- “To be honest I prefer sleeping outside.â€
♢ What is your occupation?
“Before my father’s guild fell, I was an initiate of their Templar Knights. We aided the Ul'dahn refugees when the Brass Blades would not.†-she pauses at length- “That was long ago. I make my way now with odd jobs here & there, guarding merchant caravans, keeping night watch for villages, the occasional mark bill. It keeps me in shape. I also quite enjoy botany. ‘Twas a skill I picked up in Gridania after I left Ul'dah…plants, they are…calming, you know?†-she beams, flashing sharp canines-
♢ To which social class do you belong?
“I...hm. Personally I do not necessarily classify myself that way. I have everything I need. That is that.â€
♢ Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?
-she rubs her nose with her knuckle, laughing a bit- “As much as I like botany, some of their pollen really bothers me. It makes my nose itch just talking about it…Ah. I do have quite the nasty scar…†-she grins sheepishly, pulling down the collar of her shirt- “Took a handaxe to the chest during a skirmish with some Ixal…the medics in Gridania did not have high hopes for me that night…†-she pauses, remembering the incident- “…was not a fun recovery, that. Hurts some when I move certain ways, but ‘tis getting better.â€
♢ What does your voice sound like?
“Ahh, hm. I suppose I’ve never thought about that one! I’ve heard folks say it’s a bit…high? With the slightest sort of accent. La Noscean ((Irish)), maybe the tiniest bit of Ul'dahn Highlander ((Cockney)). No idea where that might’ve come from…†-she smiles fondly- “Probably Caim if I had to guess.â€
♢ What do you have in your pockets?
-she reaches into the interior lining of the oilskin cloak that’s draped around her armor, apparently thinking about it- “Mm. Couple bags of smoking herbs, a flint & tinder, my pipe, some coin…ahhh, a bit of dried fruit…†-she tosses a piece in her mouth, gesturing to a larger leather bag near her- “Everything else is in there.â€
♢ Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics?
“I suppose some find me a bit…lax for a templar knight, and though they’d mostly be right, not all of us are gruff & grim. It has been said that I act much different when I’m actually fighting things…that the blade brings out a different side of me.†-she shrugs- “Not altogether bad, by any means. Focus and restraint is very important when you’re wielding 50 pounds of razored steel…As far as strange and annoying, hmm. I know not everyone finds it—†-she makes air quotes with her fingers- “ ‘proper’ for a 'distinguished lady’ to smoke and drink. But, truth be told, they’re herbal blends I harvest & make myself, and they help me keep my nerves in check before a particularly dangerous job…They make good tea, too!â€
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Part 2: Growing Up
♢ How would you describe your childhood in general?
“I came to Caim & the guild when I was very very young. I couldn’t have been more than a week old when I arrived in Ul'dah. I grew up under the knowledge that he was my father, and the guild raised me as a family, together. There were a few Mi'quote under his employ, and they taught me everything my clan would have…fishing, hunting, even archery. Many orphans never have anything close to what I was given as a child. I would say I was very lucky, privileged, and loved.â€
♢ What is your earliest memory?
“I honestly cannot recall if this is dream or memory, but I remember lying in Caim’s arms as a very young child; we were on a caravan to Ul'dah, transporting spices & tea, and I remember just staring up at the sky, watching birds fly across the sun…the caravan smelled like cinnamon and chocobo down, it was warm, I was safe…it just…†-she sighs- “It is a nice memory.â€
♢ Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities?
“Caim. He taught me nearly everything I know as a paladin today. Anything else were skills I picked up from other guild members, or in the case of botany & my culinary skills, I have Gridania to thank for that.â€
♢ While growing up, did you have any role models? If so, describe them.
“I would certainly say Caim again; everyone idolized him, though. Not just me. He was strong, skilled, humble, and kind. The guild followed him unquestioningly, and I wanted that so badly for myself one day, that unfailing loyalty. I looked up to many of my guild members too…there were so many.†-a slow smile spreads across her face- “One in particular, she came to us from Gridania. Her name was Shala, she was a Mi'quote immigrant. I remember her being with us for a long time…in fact, every memory I have of the guild, she was in it…hm. She wasn’t much older than me, and I recall always being envious of how strikingly beautiful she was. People were naturally drawn to her, but she had eyes for nothing but her work. Shala, she tended the guild gardens for us, made poultices, potions—alchemy. She loved alchemy. I had no knack with it myself, but she was always so patient with me.â€
♢ While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family?
“I never had any qualms with any of the guild members, and Caim saw to that. Looking back on it now, I suspect they all treated me with respect because they knew I was Caim’s daughter, but all the same, the guild was family; we built each other up.â€
♢ As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
“I suppose I never really had a chance to think about it, since I fell in love with the sword so young. Through all my lessons, training, and exercises, I always knew that I was destined to follow my father.â€
♢ As a child, what were your favorite activities?
“Aside from my lessons, which, let’s be truthful, I didn’t ALWAYS enjoy them, I really enjoyed running errands for the merchants. They’d give me a sweet or two for running their goods here and there…I greatly enjoyed reading, too. Always got books on my birthdays. Shala would sometimes bring me maps and things to read from the Thaumaturge’s Guild since I was too afraid to venture in myself, even if she went with me…â€
♢ As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display?
“I suppose I was much the same then as I am now. Only then I was much more over-confident, even a little arrogant. I suppose that came from having a well-liked father. But I was never mean to anyone, and if I ever stepped out of line, Caim was sure to correct things right away.â€
♢ When and with whom was your first kiss? Are you a virgin? If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity?
-she eats another piece of dried fruit, chewing it slowly, deliberately, taking her time before answering- “Shala. She was the first one I kissed…and, the first one I lay with. It was just a few months after my nineteenth name-day, and we’d been spending less time together than usual, though I can’t recall why. We had gone down to the pond outside Drybone to collect herbs for some concoction she was making, and I was keeping watch for her, digging holes in the sand with my sword. I remember she kept looking at me strangely, almost with sadness. She started to cry, told me that soon she was leaving for Gridania, that she was needed at the Conjurer’s Guild. And then…†-she paused, swallowing hard- “She told me she didn’t want to leave me, and that…she loved me. We kissed after that. So many emotions ran through me at once, happiness, confusion, a little fear because I was inexperienced, but above all I felt the most intense, burning lust for her. I had no idea how badly I had wanted her, until that moment.†-she shrugged, nonchalantly- “I don’t know that I could say I loved her, I think I did, in a way. But we were young. We were together for a long while, before she left…Those nights with her…every moment was like this magical ethereal dream…†-she sighs, picking at a loose bit of fuzz on her cloak- “I’ve been with others, men and women. Never mattered to me.†-she chuckles quietly- “Honestly, in Eorzea, I don’t think it matters much to anyone. But…Shala. She was the happiest memory.â€
♢ How would you describe your childhood in general?
“I came to Caim & the guild when I was very very young. I couldn’t have been more than a week old when I arrived in Ul'dah. I grew up under the knowledge that he was my father, and the guild raised me as a family, together. There were a few Mi'quote under his employ, and they taught me everything my clan would have…fishing, hunting, even archery. Many orphans never have anything close to what I was given as a child. I would say I was very lucky, privileged, and loved.â€
♢ What is your earliest memory?
“I honestly cannot recall if this is dream or memory, but I remember lying in Caim’s arms as a very young child; we were on a caravan to Ul'dah, transporting spices & tea, and I remember just staring up at the sky, watching birds fly across the sun…the caravan smelled like cinnamon and chocobo down, it was warm, I was safe…it just…†-she sighs- “It is a nice memory.â€
♢ Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities?
“Caim. He taught me nearly everything I know as a paladin today. Anything else were skills I picked up from other guild members, or in the case of botany & my culinary skills, I have Gridania to thank for that.â€
♢ While growing up, did you have any role models? If so, describe them.
“I would certainly say Caim again; everyone idolized him, though. Not just me. He was strong, skilled, humble, and kind. The guild followed him unquestioningly, and I wanted that so badly for myself one day, that unfailing loyalty. I looked up to many of my guild members too…there were so many.†-a slow smile spreads across her face- “One in particular, she came to us from Gridania. Her name was Shala, she was a Mi'quote immigrant. I remember her being with us for a long time…in fact, every memory I have of the guild, she was in it…hm. She wasn’t much older than me, and I recall always being envious of how strikingly beautiful she was. People were naturally drawn to her, but she had eyes for nothing but her work. Shala, she tended the guild gardens for us, made poultices, potions—alchemy. She loved alchemy. I had no knack with it myself, but she was always so patient with me.â€
♢ While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family?
“I never had any qualms with any of the guild members, and Caim saw to that. Looking back on it now, I suspect they all treated me with respect because they knew I was Caim’s daughter, but all the same, the guild was family; we built each other up.â€
♢ As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
“I suppose I never really had a chance to think about it, since I fell in love with the sword so young. Through all my lessons, training, and exercises, I always knew that I was destined to follow my father.â€
♢ As a child, what were your favorite activities?
“Aside from my lessons, which, let’s be truthful, I didn’t ALWAYS enjoy them, I really enjoyed running errands for the merchants. They’d give me a sweet or two for running their goods here and there…I greatly enjoyed reading, too. Always got books on my birthdays. Shala would sometimes bring me maps and things to read from the Thaumaturge’s Guild since I was too afraid to venture in myself, even if she went with me…â€
♢ As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display?
“I suppose I was much the same then as I am now. Only then I was much more over-confident, even a little arrogant. I suppose that came from having a well-liked father. But I was never mean to anyone, and if I ever stepped out of line, Caim was sure to correct things right away.â€
♢ When and with whom was your first kiss? Are you a virgin? If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity?
-she eats another piece of dried fruit, chewing it slowly, deliberately, taking her time before answering- “Shala. She was the first one I kissed…and, the first one I lay with. It was just a few months after my nineteenth name-day, and we’d been spending less time together than usual, though I can’t recall why. We had gone down to the pond outside Drybone to collect herbs for some concoction she was making, and I was keeping watch for her, digging holes in the sand with my sword. I remember she kept looking at me strangely, almost with sadness. She started to cry, told me that soon she was leaving for Gridania, that she was needed at the Conjurer’s Guild. And then…†-she paused, swallowing hard- “She told me she didn’t want to leave me, and that…she loved me. We kissed after that. So many emotions ran through me at once, happiness, confusion, a little fear because I was inexperienced, but above all I felt the most intense, burning lust for her. I had no idea how badly I had wanted her, until that moment.†-she shrugged, nonchalantly- “I don’t know that I could say I loved her, I think I did, in a way. But we were young. We were together for a long while, before she left…Those nights with her…every moment was like this magical ethereal dream…†-she sighs, picking at a loose bit of fuzz on her cloak- “I’ve been with others, men and women. Never mattered to me.†-she chuckles quietly- “Honestly, in Eorzea, I don’t think it matters much to anyone. But…Shala. She was the happiest memory.â€
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Part 3: Past Influences:
♢ What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?
“My father’s death. It taught me a lot of things at a young age, unfortunately. Betrayal, corruption, the guise that is a well-adjusted society…As horrible as it was, I eventually learned my true origins, and who my parents were. Many people have asked me why I do not seek to avenge his death, to seek out his killers, but I know Caim would not have wanted that. It would be a waste of my time, my talents. No, I am on the right path; my own.â€
♢ Who has had the most influence on you?
“The guild, everyone in it, my father, Shala…I would all say they have equal amounts on influence on me. It sounds cliché to say, but I would not be who I am, where I am, without them.â€
♢ What do you consider your greatest achievement?
“Any situation where I have helped someone. I consider those all great achievements. Especially in a world where precious few are willing to step in and bring justice where justice is long overdue.â€
♢ What is your greatest regret?
“Leaving Ul'dah when I did. Many people who mattered a great deal to me either died on that day, or thought me dead. At the time, I thought escape was my only option. But I see now that there might have been more I could have done. My father was already dead, my life, one way or another would not have made a difference…Ultimately though, the events on that day are such a small insignificance in the grand scheme…One can only look forward.â€
♢ What is the most evil thing you have ever done?
-she grimaces- “I do not like to think that I have ever done anything evil…However, I was quite fond of harmless pranks & trickery when I was a girl…Still am, actually.â€
♢ Do you have a criminal record of any kind?
“Hm. Petty theft mostly…food, wine. I, ah…stole a chocobo once. The need was great and…I did eventually return it. He came back blue, and he was a bit ruffled…but I did return him! Haha…That was quite some time ago.â€
♢ When was the time you were the most frightened?
“I remember a night long ago, when my father came down with dropsy. I was terrified he was going to die. I had never seen him so pale, so weak. The entire guild was scared; no one went out on jobs for weeks. Shala saved his life of course…Gods she was so gifted, even when she was young. A great many of us would have died had the guild not had her.â€
♢ What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you?
-she laughs, remembering- “Ahh, probably the worst was when I was working for a merchant-friend of mine, he and I were close, we’d known each other since I was a lass. I was watching his caravans as we travelled through some rougher parts of Outer La Noscea, and we were stopped in Bronze Lake for the night. I’m usually hard-pressed to stray on a job, but it was a pretty lax assignment, and we passed drink around during the whole trip. I had been courting one of the Mi'quote rogues my friend had hired, and when we stopped for the night, he and I decided to have a bath. Of course, things were getting heated, and we were right in the thick of it, when my friend came bursting in, drunk & guffawing like a wounded dodo.†-she shook her head slowly, grinning at the memory- “The look on his face when he saw the two of us…Ha. I will never forget it. Incidentally…he was so drunk he didn’t recognize me, thought I was some sloppy whore cavorting with his crew. So he had me thrown out. I had to hire a porter, and rode home in my chemise…in the rain. Later on, he had found out his mistake; THAT was the embarrassing bit, me having to explain exactly what he’d seen that night and why he had a full suit of my armor in his carriage…aye…â€
♢ If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why?
“My mother’s death. Though if she had lived, I never would have came into The Luminarium, I dearly wish I could have learned what she sounded like, looked like, even smelled like…She gives me advice sometimes, from Beyond…and I like to think I do right by her.â€
♢ What is your best memory?
“Anything with my father or Shala in it.â€
♢ What is your worst memory?
-the line of her jaw hardens at the question- “The morning my father was murdered. And each day for several moons after that…â€
♢ What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?
“My father’s death. It taught me a lot of things at a young age, unfortunately. Betrayal, corruption, the guise that is a well-adjusted society…As horrible as it was, I eventually learned my true origins, and who my parents were. Many people have asked me why I do not seek to avenge his death, to seek out his killers, but I know Caim would not have wanted that. It would be a waste of my time, my talents. No, I am on the right path; my own.â€
♢ Who has had the most influence on you?
“The guild, everyone in it, my father, Shala…I would all say they have equal amounts on influence on me. It sounds cliché to say, but I would not be who I am, where I am, without them.â€
♢ What do you consider your greatest achievement?
“Any situation where I have helped someone. I consider those all great achievements. Especially in a world where precious few are willing to step in and bring justice where justice is long overdue.â€
♢ What is your greatest regret?
“Leaving Ul'dah when I did. Many people who mattered a great deal to me either died on that day, or thought me dead. At the time, I thought escape was my only option. But I see now that there might have been more I could have done. My father was already dead, my life, one way or another would not have made a difference…Ultimately though, the events on that day are such a small insignificance in the grand scheme…One can only look forward.â€
♢ What is the most evil thing you have ever done?
-she grimaces- “I do not like to think that I have ever done anything evil…However, I was quite fond of harmless pranks & trickery when I was a girl…Still am, actually.â€
♢ Do you have a criminal record of any kind?
“Hm. Petty theft mostly…food, wine. I, ah…stole a chocobo once. The need was great and…I did eventually return it. He came back blue, and he was a bit ruffled…but I did return him! Haha…That was quite some time ago.â€
♢ When was the time you were the most frightened?
“I remember a night long ago, when my father came down with dropsy. I was terrified he was going to die. I had never seen him so pale, so weak. The entire guild was scared; no one went out on jobs for weeks. Shala saved his life of course…Gods she was so gifted, even when she was young. A great many of us would have died had the guild not had her.â€
♢ What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you?
-she laughs, remembering- “Ahh, probably the worst was when I was working for a merchant-friend of mine, he and I were close, we’d known each other since I was a lass. I was watching his caravans as we travelled through some rougher parts of Outer La Noscea, and we were stopped in Bronze Lake for the night. I’m usually hard-pressed to stray on a job, but it was a pretty lax assignment, and we passed drink around during the whole trip. I had been courting one of the Mi'quote rogues my friend had hired, and when we stopped for the night, he and I decided to have a bath. Of course, things were getting heated, and we were right in the thick of it, when my friend came bursting in, drunk & guffawing like a wounded dodo.†-she shook her head slowly, grinning at the memory- “The look on his face when he saw the two of us…Ha. I will never forget it. Incidentally…he was so drunk he didn’t recognize me, thought I was some sloppy whore cavorting with his crew. So he had me thrown out. I had to hire a porter, and rode home in my chemise…in the rain. Later on, he had found out his mistake; THAT was the embarrassing bit, me having to explain exactly what he’d seen that night and why he had a full suit of my armor in his carriage…aye…â€
♢ If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why?
“My mother’s death. Though if she had lived, I never would have came into The Luminarium, I dearly wish I could have learned what she sounded like, looked like, even smelled like…She gives me advice sometimes, from Beyond…and I like to think I do right by her.â€
♢ What is your best memory?
“Anything with my father or Shala in it.â€
♢ What is your worst memory?
-the line of her jaw hardens at the question- “The morning my father was murdered. And each day for several moons after that…â€
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Part 4: Beliefs And Opinions
♢ Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?
“I like to consider myself more of an optimist, but events in life have led me to take all things with a grain of salt & practicality.â€
♢ What is your greatest fear?
“I can’t rightly say. A great many things I have feared have come and ultimately gone in the same breath. Physically, I am not fond of large bodies of water, so traveling through La Noscea is difficult. There is a reason why I charge more for any jobs I take in that area.â€
♢ What are your religious views?
“I am not particularly Gods-fearing, though I will gladly pay my respects in temples and shrines, and have had the occasional heart-to-heart with my patron saint. I will never in my lifetime condemn someone for believing differently than I, and will defend their right to do so, so long as their beliefs do not cause others harm or strife.â€
♢ What are your political views?
“Though I am slightly ashamed by this fact, I lost interest in politics quite some time ago. I will support any and all who support the people. All else may rot.â€
♢ What are your views on sex?
-she shrugs, smiling thinly- “Perhaps I am a bit more…casual on this front than I should be. But I usually abide by the fact that if something is pleasurable, one should enjoy it…so long as it is consensual, of course.â€
♢ Are you able to kill? Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable?
-she looks pointedly at the long knife belted to her hip- “I do not want to say that it is unfortunate I have this knowledge, as it is a large part of who I am. I have killed, yes, I would not be where I am today had I not, but most of the time I approach combat with the intention of either maiming or disabling my foes, rather than outright killing them. The few times I have seen fit to commit 'justifiable murder’ was only if an innocent’s life was in danger. Otherwise, I do not fond this find this to be an acceptable practice. There are plenty of ways to immobilize someone rather than resort to immediate death…â€
♢ In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do?
“To me, anything that causes physical or mental pain and distress to another individual is an inherently evil act. No matter the situation.â€
♢ Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?
“Sure. Just because I haven’t found someone myself yet doesn’t mean they don’t exist for others.â€
♢ What do you believe makes a successful life?
“Anyone who enjoys their life, no matter what they do with it, I believe to be successful. So long as, again, no harm done.†-she smiles-
♢ How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings (i.e. do you hide your true self from others, and in what way)?
“I wouldn’t necessarily say I hide things from people. If I am asked, I try to be as honest as I feel comfortable. Though sometimes it is not always prudent to give away all the details…Trust, but verify as they say.â€
♢ Do you have any biases or prejudices?
“I do my best not to be judgmental of others, though I don’t have much patience for the wealthy, dramatics, or gossips…there is far too much arrogance in the world without them perpetuating it.†-she grimaces-
♢ Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances? Why do you refuse to do it?
“Never would I kill a man except in dire consequence, self-defense, or defense of another. I do not believe that we are so important that we decide who shall live & die; that is best left up to the deities.â€
♢ Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)?
“Anyone I’ve ever loved, called family, friend, or otherwise. My profession more or less requires my awareness that I may not live to see another sun, so of course, there is that to consider as well…â€
♢ Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?
“I like to consider myself more of an optimist, but events in life have led me to take all things with a grain of salt & practicality.â€
♢ What is your greatest fear?
“I can’t rightly say. A great many things I have feared have come and ultimately gone in the same breath. Physically, I am not fond of large bodies of water, so traveling through La Noscea is difficult. There is a reason why I charge more for any jobs I take in that area.â€
♢ What are your religious views?
“I am not particularly Gods-fearing, though I will gladly pay my respects in temples and shrines, and have had the occasional heart-to-heart with my patron saint. I will never in my lifetime condemn someone for believing differently than I, and will defend their right to do so, so long as their beliefs do not cause others harm or strife.â€
♢ What are your political views?
“Though I am slightly ashamed by this fact, I lost interest in politics quite some time ago. I will support any and all who support the people. All else may rot.â€
♢ What are your views on sex?
-she shrugs, smiling thinly- “Perhaps I am a bit more…casual on this front than I should be. But I usually abide by the fact that if something is pleasurable, one should enjoy it…so long as it is consensual, of course.â€
♢ Are you able to kill? Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable?
-she looks pointedly at the long knife belted to her hip- “I do not want to say that it is unfortunate I have this knowledge, as it is a large part of who I am. I have killed, yes, I would not be where I am today had I not, but most of the time I approach combat with the intention of either maiming or disabling my foes, rather than outright killing them. The few times I have seen fit to commit 'justifiable murder’ was only if an innocent’s life was in danger. Otherwise, I do not fond this find this to be an acceptable practice. There are plenty of ways to immobilize someone rather than resort to immediate death…â€
♢ In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do?
“To me, anything that causes physical or mental pain and distress to another individual is an inherently evil act. No matter the situation.â€
♢ Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?
“Sure. Just because I haven’t found someone myself yet doesn’t mean they don’t exist for others.â€
♢ What do you believe makes a successful life?
“Anyone who enjoys their life, no matter what they do with it, I believe to be successful. So long as, again, no harm done.†-she smiles-
♢ How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings (i.e. do you hide your true self from others, and in what way)?
“I wouldn’t necessarily say I hide things from people. If I am asked, I try to be as honest as I feel comfortable. Though sometimes it is not always prudent to give away all the details…Trust, but verify as they say.â€
♢ Do you have any biases or prejudices?
“I do my best not to be judgmental of others, though I don’t have much patience for the wealthy, dramatics, or gossips…there is far too much arrogance in the world without them perpetuating it.†-she grimaces-
♢ Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances? Why do you refuse to do it?
“Never would I kill a man except in dire consequence, self-defense, or defense of another. I do not believe that we are so important that we decide who shall live & die; that is best left up to the deities.â€
♢ Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)?
“Anyone I’ve ever loved, called family, friend, or otherwise. My profession more or less requires my awareness that I may not live to see another sun, so of course, there is that to consider as well…â€
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((Parts 5, 6, and 7 to come later.))