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Hiname's 100 questionsPart 1: The Basics
1.What is your full name?
- Hiname Dawnpride
2.Where and when were you born?
- 28 years ago in the outskirts of Ul'Dah.
3.Who are/were your parents? (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.)
- Let's not get into that.I'd rather forget about them sooner then later.
4.Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like?
- No, I am a single child.
5.Where do you live now, and with whom? Describe the place and the person/people.
- I am currently residingin gridania, regulary traveling to Ul'Dah and back to oversee works on the silver anvil construction site. At the time being, I have a room rented in the local hotel.
6.What is your occupation?
- I am a goldsmith and founder of the Silver Anvil.
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.
- Aww geez, fine. I am roughly 1.75m tall, have faily fair skin for living around Ul'Dah most of my live. My furr and hair mostly black wih faint, purple highlights, which i tend to carry in a short ponytail. My weight as well as my cupsize are NONE of your business. I have a rather toned body due to my habbit of working out after a stressfull day. Yes, I "do" have a rather sporty sixpack. My left eye is bright green, the right one of a dark blue. I tend to dress in comfortable yet functional clothes to suit my crafting needs,. I carry neither tattoos, other then a few racial marks around the edges of my face, and a few burn marks from handling hot metalls during the early days of my goldsmithing training.
8.To which social class do you belong?
- I am currently working my way up from an everyday worker to a business owner.
9.Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?
- I have no "known" allergies.. there is something growing around Limsa that makes me a little quasy, but I don't know what it is yet.
10. Are you right- or left-handed?
- Right handed.
11. What does your voice sound like?
- Eh, what? What am I, a friggin' narccist? Err... I "Think" it's rather soothing to listen to.. least people seem to have no issues listening to my rambling or my speeches when I am issuing orders.
12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently?
- None of your friggin business. ... No really, that's it.
13. What do you have in your pockets?
- Uhh, lesse.. Tools, a few uncut gems, a handful of catnip candy and my purse.
14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics?
- Now that'd be tellin'!
Part 2: Growing Up
15. How would you describe your childhood in general?
- Harsh. Being young and poor in Ul'Dah is not funny.
16. What is your earliest memory?
- Having to work out in the fields in scorching summer heat. Fun ain't it.
17. How much schooling have you had?
- I went tos chool rather late in life, had to catch up on a lot of silly, mandatory thigns once I could pay for it. I may not be the smartest or most edjucated penny out there, but I know my craft and my business and Im still learning.
18. Did you enjoy school?
- Aye, quite a lot.
19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities?
- Learning by doing, really.
20. While growing up, did you have any role models? If so, describe them.
- Nah. Was too busy working my back off to give admiing looks to someone else.
21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family?
- Eh. I hated the lot of 'em. And I made no small effort to show 'em. Dad used to tell me that my upbringing would be good for me. I told 'em to suck it and get on with it because I'd leave this shithole as soon as I'd be old enough for it. I did. And we haven't talked since.
22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
- Rich.
23. As a child, what were your favorite activities?
- Sleeping. It brought me away from the work.
24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display?
- Defiance, courage and a fair amount of spite.
25. As a child, were you popular? Who were your friends, and what were they like?
- Popular? Ehh.. infamous, perhaps. I had a thing for punching people t the face for giving me s- aaattitude.
26. When and with whom was your first kiss?
- Oi pal, none of your damned business!
27. Are you a virgin? If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity?
- W-WHAT?! WHY YO- *static*
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.
- Errr.... Phew, that ain't my thing then.
Part 3: Past Influences
29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?
- Leaving home with every scrap of my belongings.
30. Who has had the most influence on you?
- My disgust for my parents, does that count?
31. What do you consider your greatest achievement?
- I founded the silver anvil company. If that ain't somethin'.
32. What is your greatest regret?
- Huh, lemme think.. So far I dun' have one. I try to life without second thoughts.
33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done?
- Evil? Err.. 'tis a weird question. I abandoned my parents and took a pair of working hands off their sorry excuse for a farm, does that count?
34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind?
- Nope.
35. When was the time you were the most frightened?
- Eh, the first few weeks in Ul'Dah on my own were damn creepy.
36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you?
- Oh for.. ghk. Ever seen those hussies dance on the street near the adventurer guild? Yeah, sued to do that for a while.
37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why?
- As I said.. Nothing.
38. What is your best memory?
- Sighning the construction contract for the anvil.
39. What is your worst memory?
- Breaking down as a child on the field during the summer heat.
Part 4: Beliefs And Opinions
40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?
- Im a optimist.
41. What is your greatest fear?
- Falling back into poverty.
42. What are your religious views?
- I give regular prayers to the Builder. Other then that? Err.. not much.
43. What are your political views?
- I try to not get into or care much 'bout politics.
44. What are your views on sex?
- Sex is friggin awesome.
45. Are you able to kill? Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable?
- In self defence? I can. Would I "want" to? No.
46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do?
- Well there was 'tis guy willing to summon a hugeass dragon to deepfry the world. Need Is ay more?
47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?
- Oh yes, I do.
48. What do you believe makes a successful life?
- Wealth, fame and a memorable legacy.
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 say what I think, what I feel and what I want. End of story.
50. Do you have any biases or prejudices?
- I try not to. But mfirst impressions stick with me.
51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances? Why do you refuse to do it?
- I never work for free. Not even for friends. My skills come for a price.
52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)?
- Hmm.. true love? Heck Iuonno. Ask me when it happens.
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 treat them the same way they treat me. Nothing more or less. If you start acting up on me, I'll return the favor.
54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why?
- There's my friend from the conjuring school in Gridania. She's likely the closest I ever had to a genuine friend.
55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why?
- Hmm... That's not easy. I respect those who made something out of themselfes that is worth of respect itself.
56. Who are your friends? Do you have a best friend? Describe these people.
- As mentioned above.
57. Do you have a spouse or significant other? If so, describe this person.
- Hmno, I do not.
58. Have you ever been in love? If so, describe what happened.
- Genuine love? No. A crush? Uhm.. no, don't think so.
59. What do you look for in a potential lover?
- Didn't thought aout it yet acctually. I don't have time for real romance.
60. How close are you to your family?
- Screw 'em. The lot of 'em.
61. Have you started your own family? If so, describe them. If not, do you want to? Why or why not?
- Ehm.. No. As I said, I don't have time for romance. Even less for family.
62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help?
- Those who joined me in the silver anvil.
63. Do you trust anyone to protect you? Who, and why?
- No, My only true protection is myself.
64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you?
- My company and my closer friends perhaps.
65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why?
- My father, for aformentioned reasons.
66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?
- I meet my problems head on if they arise.
67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?
- I do.
68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people? Why or why not?
- Only when I have to.
69. Do you care what others think of you?
- More then I should.
Part 6: Likes And Dislikes
70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes?
- Working with gems! I simply adore crafting trinkets with shining gemstones.
71. What is your most treasured possession?
- A small necklace made out of raw ore.
72. What is your favorite color?
- Silver.
73. What is your favorite food?
- Tuna.
74. What, if anything, do you like to read?
- Hmm.. fantasy novels.
75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)?
- A party, good drinks, good food, great sex.
76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs? If so, why? Do you want to quit?
- Smoke? No. Drink? Err, on partys or in company, though I ususally stop before getting drunk. Drugs? .. Does catnip candy count?
77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night?
- I don't really have "typical" saturdays.
78. What makes you laugh?
- uhh.. a good joke? Puplic displays of minor msifortune?
79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you?
- Shocking me is hard.. offending me is a little tooe asy. But let's not get there..
80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself?
- Read a book or.. err.. keep myself busy.
81. How do you deal with stress?
- See above.
82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?
- Depends on my daily mood.
83. What are your pet peeves?
- Crafters that are fine with less then the best possible uality.
Part 7: Self Images And Etc.
84. Describe the routine of a normal day for you. How do you feel when this routine is disrupted?
- I get up, heave breafast, see to the construction site, work on a few pieces in y private workshop, have lunch, get back to work, go home, entertain myself in some way, go to bed. it's pretty ahrd to interrupt a steady working day, but I get somewhat irritated when it happens.
85. What is your greatest strength as a person?
- My indomitable willpower.
86. What is your greatest weakness?
- ... my short temper.
87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
- I really need more patience when working with morons.
88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted?
- ugh, that's not easy for me.. I "tend" to be more an extrovert.
89. Are you generally organized or messy?
- Organized.
90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at.
- Handycraft, organizing, working out. uhh.. bad.. Dealing wih rejection, keeping my nose out of others people business and dealing with unruly customers.
91. Do you like yourself?
- *beep* please, Im gorgeous and awesome.
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 don't WANT to go out there doing adventuring. Im nott he hero type, geez. I wish my friends would just accept that.
93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime?
- I want to see the silver anvil become a brand name of quality and durability in every aspect of an adventurers life.
94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
- In a nice, expansive home with no financial worries anymore.
95. If you could choose, how would you want to die?
- Old, in my be, surrounded by my loved ones. I don't care how cliche that sounds.
96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left.
- Spend my cash like crazy, get hammered and get have lot's of sex.
97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death?
- For making the anvil a success.
98. What three words best describe your personality?
- Cocky, ambitious, determined.
99. What three words would others probably use to describe you?
- Bicthy, cocky, self-centered.
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…)
- If you can get behind her general attitude, she'll turn out to be a good, reliable friend. Just don't get between her and her ambition.
1.What is your full name?
- Hiname Dawnpride
2.Where and when were you born?
- 28 years ago in the outskirts of Ul'Dah.
3.Who are/were your parents? (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.)
- Let's not get into that.I'd rather forget about them sooner then later.
4.Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like?
- No, I am a single child.
5.Where do you live now, and with whom? Describe the place and the person/people.
- I am currently residingin gridania, regulary traveling to Ul'Dah and back to oversee works on the silver anvil construction site. At the time being, I have a room rented in the local hotel.
6.What is your occupation?
- I am a goldsmith and founder of the Silver Anvil.
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.
- Aww geez, fine. I am roughly 1.75m tall, have faily fair skin for living around Ul'Dah most of my live. My furr and hair mostly black wih faint, purple highlights, which i tend to carry in a short ponytail. My weight as well as my cupsize are NONE of your business. I have a rather toned body due to my habbit of working out after a stressfull day. Yes, I "do" have a rather sporty sixpack. My left eye is bright green, the right one of a dark blue. I tend to dress in comfortable yet functional clothes to suit my crafting needs,. I carry neither tattoos, other then a few racial marks around the edges of my face, and a few burn marks from handling hot metalls during the early days of my goldsmithing training.
8.To which social class do you belong?
- I am currently working my way up from an everyday worker to a business owner.
9.Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?
- I have no "known" allergies.. there is something growing around Limsa that makes me a little quasy, but I don't know what it is yet.
10. Are you right- or left-handed?
- Right handed.
11. What does your voice sound like?
- Eh, what? What am I, a friggin' narccist? Err... I "Think" it's rather soothing to listen to.. least people seem to have no issues listening to my rambling or my speeches when I am issuing orders.
12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently?
- None of your friggin business. ... No really, that's it.
13. What do you have in your pockets?
- Uhh, lesse.. Tools, a few uncut gems, a handful of catnip candy and my purse.
14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics?
- Now that'd be tellin'!
Part 2: Growing Up
15. How would you describe your childhood in general?
- Harsh. Being young and poor in Ul'Dah is not funny.
16. What is your earliest memory?
- Having to work out in the fields in scorching summer heat. Fun ain't it.
17. How much schooling have you had?
- I went tos chool rather late in life, had to catch up on a lot of silly, mandatory thigns once I could pay for it. I may not be the smartest or most edjucated penny out there, but I know my craft and my business and Im still learning.
18. Did you enjoy school?
- Aye, quite a lot.
19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities?
- Learning by doing, really.
20. While growing up, did you have any role models? If so, describe them.
- Nah. Was too busy working my back off to give admiing looks to someone else.
21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family?
- Eh. I hated the lot of 'em. And I made no small effort to show 'em. Dad used to tell me that my upbringing would be good for me. I told 'em to suck it and get on with it because I'd leave this shithole as soon as I'd be old enough for it. I did. And we haven't talked since.
22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
- Rich.
23. As a child, what were your favorite activities?
- Sleeping. It brought me away from the work.
24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display?
- Defiance, courage and a fair amount of spite.
25. As a child, were you popular? Who were your friends, and what were they like?
- Popular? Ehh.. infamous, perhaps. I had a thing for punching people t the face for giving me s- aaattitude.
26. When and with whom was your first kiss?
- Oi pal, none of your damned business!
27. Are you a virgin? If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity?
- W-WHAT?! WHY YO- *static*
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.
- Errr.... Phew, that ain't my thing then.
Part 3: Past Influences
29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?
- Leaving home with every scrap of my belongings.
30. Who has had the most influence on you?
- My disgust for my parents, does that count?
31. What do you consider your greatest achievement?
- I founded the silver anvil company. If that ain't somethin'.
32. What is your greatest regret?
- Huh, lemme think.. So far I dun' have one. I try to life without second thoughts.
33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done?
- Evil? Err.. 'tis a weird question. I abandoned my parents and took a pair of working hands off their sorry excuse for a farm, does that count?
34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind?
- Nope.
35. When was the time you were the most frightened?
- Eh, the first few weeks in Ul'Dah on my own were damn creepy.
36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you?
- Oh for.. ghk. Ever seen those hussies dance on the street near the adventurer guild? Yeah, sued to do that for a while.
37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why?
- As I said.. Nothing.
38. What is your best memory?
- Sighning the construction contract for the anvil.
39. What is your worst memory?
- Breaking down as a child on the field during the summer heat.
Part 4: Beliefs And Opinions
40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?
- Im a optimist.
41. What is your greatest fear?
- Falling back into poverty.
42. What are your religious views?
- I give regular prayers to the Builder. Other then that? Err.. not much.
43. What are your political views?
- I try to not get into or care much 'bout politics.
44. What are your views on sex?
- Sex is friggin awesome.
45. Are you able to kill? Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable?
- In self defence? I can. Would I "want" to? No.
46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do?
- Well there was 'tis guy willing to summon a hugeass dragon to deepfry the world. Need Is ay more?
47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?
- Oh yes, I do.
48. What do you believe makes a successful life?
- Wealth, fame and a memorable legacy.
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 say what I think, what I feel and what I want. End of story.
50. Do you have any biases or prejudices?
- I try not to. But mfirst impressions stick with me.
51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances? Why do you refuse to do it?
- I never work for free. Not even for friends. My skills come for a price.
52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)?
- Hmm.. true love? Heck Iuonno. Ask me when it happens.
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 treat them the same way they treat me. Nothing more or less. If you start acting up on me, I'll return the favor.
54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why?
- There's my friend from the conjuring school in Gridania. She's likely the closest I ever had to a genuine friend.
55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why?
- Hmm... That's not easy. I respect those who made something out of themselfes that is worth of respect itself.
56. Who are your friends? Do you have a best friend? Describe these people.
- As mentioned above.
57. Do you have a spouse or significant other? If so, describe this person.
- Hmno, I do not.
58. Have you ever been in love? If so, describe what happened.
- Genuine love? No. A crush? Uhm.. no, don't think so.
59. What do you look for in a potential lover?
- Didn't thought aout it yet acctually. I don't have time for real romance.
60. How close are you to your family?
- Screw 'em. The lot of 'em.
61. Have you started your own family? If so, describe them. If not, do you want to? Why or why not?
- Ehm.. No. As I said, I don't have time for romance. Even less for family.
62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help?
- Those who joined me in the silver anvil.
63. Do you trust anyone to protect you? Who, and why?
- No, My only true protection is myself.
64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you?
- My company and my closer friends perhaps.
65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why?
- My father, for aformentioned reasons.
66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?
- I meet my problems head on if they arise.
67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?
- I do.
68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people? Why or why not?
- Only when I have to.
69. Do you care what others think of you?
- More then I should.
Part 6: Likes And Dislikes
70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes?
- Working with gems! I simply adore crafting trinkets with shining gemstones.
71. What is your most treasured possession?
- A small necklace made out of raw ore.
72. What is your favorite color?
- Silver.
73. What is your favorite food?
- Tuna.
74. What, if anything, do you like to read?
- Hmm.. fantasy novels.
75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)?
- A party, good drinks, good food, great sex.
76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs? If so, why? Do you want to quit?
- Smoke? No. Drink? Err, on partys or in company, though I ususally stop before getting drunk. Drugs? .. Does catnip candy count?
77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night?
- I don't really have "typical" saturdays.
78. What makes you laugh?
- uhh.. a good joke? Puplic displays of minor msifortune?
79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you?
- Shocking me is hard.. offending me is a little tooe asy. But let's not get there..
80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself?
- Read a book or.. err.. keep myself busy.
81. How do you deal with stress?
- See above.
82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?
- Depends on my daily mood.
83. What are your pet peeves?
- Crafters that are fine with less then the best possible uality.
Part 7: Self Images And Etc.
84. Describe the routine of a normal day for you. How do you feel when this routine is disrupted?
- I get up, heave breafast, see to the construction site, work on a few pieces in y private workshop, have lunch, get back to work, go home, entertain myself in some way, go to bed. it's pretty ahrd to interrupt a steady working day, but I get somewhat irritated when it happens.
85. What is your greatest strength as a person?
- My indomitable willpower.
86. What is your greatest weakness?
- ... my short temper.
87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
- I really need more patience when working with morons.
88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted?
- ugh, that's not easy for me.. I "tend" to be more an extrovert.
89. Are you generally organized or messy?
- Organized.
90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at.
- Handycraft, organizing, working out. uhh.. bad.. Dealing wih rejection, keeping my nose out of others people business and dealing with unruly customers.
91. Do you like yourself?
- *beep* please, Im gorgeous and awesome.
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 don't WANT to go out there doing adventuring. Im nott he hero type, geez. I wish my friends would just accept that.
93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime?
- I want to see the silver anvil become a brand name of quality and durability in every aspect of an adventurers life.
94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
- In a nice, expansive home with no financial worries anymore.
95. If you could choose, how would you want to die?
- Old, in my be, surrounded by my loved ones. I don't care how cliche that sounds.
96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left.
- Spend my cash like crazy, get hammered and get have lot's of sex.
97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death?
- For making the anvil a success.
98. What three words best describe your personality?
- Cocky, ambitious, determined.
99. What three words would others probably use to describe you?
- Bicthy, cocky, self-centered.
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…)
- If you can get behind her general attitude, she'll turn out to be a good, reliable friend. Just don't get between her and her ambition.
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