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Part 1: The Basics
1. What is your full name?
My name is Astrid Thalia Arlynn.
2. Where and when were you born?
20 years ago, I was born in the ever-beautiful Gridania on the 17th day of the Second Astral Moon.
3. Who are/were your parents? (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.)
Hoyt & Erica Arlynn. My father is an incredibly strong and somewhat strict man who lets nothing get in his way, but is not blinded by his brawn due to a kind heart. Mother is incredibly loving, gives the best advice, and knows how to balance work and play very well.
4. Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like?
Two, in fact. A brother and a sister. Both are older than I.
My sister, Ingrid, is quite a bit different from me. She is unbelievably kind and forgiving to the point of naivete, studying bores her, and she works as a wandering artist. Ingrid was also born with a natural talent for Thaumaturgy.
My brother, Lamont, is a part of the Immortal Flames Grand Company. Growing up, he often broke up the fights between Ingrid and I. He is extremely mellow in nature. So much so that I almost find it vexing... Lamont is very proficient with a lance.
5. Where do you live now, and with whom? Describe the place and the person/people.
I currently live in Gridania, though I have a room at the Gladiator's Guild in Ul'dah. I travel between both city-states constantly.
6. What is your occupation?
I juggle a couple of different jobs. I work part-time as a researcher for the Alchemist's Guild. I also engage in botany, but at my leisure. My true occupation is that of a field escort. I am assigned to people who need protection as they traverse through dangerous areas. My typical clients are weak adventurers, gatherers, researchers and artifact hunters incapable of defending themselves, merchants, and mages.
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.
I am quite tall for a Midlander, with an average build. My hair is a brilliant white and cut short. It is a physical characteristic that runs in the family and is exclusive to the spellcasters. We know not why it happens, it just does. My eyes are crystal blue like my mother's.
Typically, I prefer to dress in whatever is practical and efficient for the situation I am encountering. If I must protect someone, I will wear plate. If I am harvesting or gardening, I wear simple gathering clothes. In all other scenarios, I prefer robes.
8. To which social class do you belong?
"Upper-middle classed" is what I believe it would be referred to. I have never had to struggle for money, but it is not exactly just handed to me, either.
9. Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?
None whatsoever.
10. Are you right- or left-handed?
I am right-handed when it comes to writing, but ambidextrous in the use of any tool or weapon.
11. What does your voice sound like?
My voice? An odd question. If you must know, I have been told that my voice sounds deep, meticulous, and proud.
12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently?
It seems to annoy some people that I occasionally open statements with a single adjective or noun. I see it as my way of getting straight to the point in the event that I fail to be understood. I also sometimes give people one-word answers when elaboration is expected.
((Ex: She will sometimes say "query", then ask her question. That or if you state a contradiction, she will simply say "contradictory" and offer no further explanation. You'll see some examples in this interview.))
13. What do you have in your pockets?
Irrelevant.
14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics?
I do not know if I would call it a 'strange mannerism'... However, I can drink a hot cup of tea in any sort of weather. It may double as an annoying habit as I drink copious amounts of it daily and I am quite adamant about the manner in which it is prepared and served.
1. What is your full name?
My name is Astrid Thalia Arlynn.
2. Where and when were you born?
20 years ago, I was born in the ever-beautiful Gridania on the 17th day of the Second Astral Moon.
3. Who are/were your parents? (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.)
Hoyt & Erica Arlynn. My father is an incredibly strong and somewhat strict man who lets nothing get in his way, but is not blinded by his brawn due to a kind heart. Mother is incredibly loving, gives the best advice, and knows how to balance work and play very well.
4. Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like?
Two, in fact. A brother and a sister. Both are older than I.
My sister, Ingrid, is quite a bit different from me. She is unbelievably kind and forgiving to the point of naivete, studying bores her, and she works as a wandering artist. Ingrid was also born with a natural talent for Thaumaturgy.
My brother, Lamont, is a part of the Immortal Flames Grand Company. Growing up, he often broke up the fights between Ingrid and I. He is extremely mellow in nature. So much so that I almost find it vexing... Lamont is very proficient with a lance.
5. Where do you live now, and with whom? Describe the place and the person/people.
I currently live in Gridania, though I have a room at the Gladiator's Guild in Ul'dah. I travel between both city-states constantly.
6. What is your occupation?
I juggle a couple of different jobs. I work part-time as a researcher for the Alchemist's Guild. I also engage in botany, but at my leisure. My true occupation is that of a field escort. I am assigned to people who need protection as they traverse through dangerous areas. My typical clients are weak adventurers, gatherers, researchers and artifact hunters incapable of defending themselves, merchants, and mages.
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.
I am quite tall for a Midlander, with an average build. My hair is a brilliant white and cut short. It is a physical characteristic that runs in the family and is exclusive to the spellcasters. We know not why it happens, it just does. My eyes are crystal blue like my mother's.
Typically, I prefer to dress in whatever is practical and efficient for the situation I am encountering. If I must protect someone, I will wear plate. If I am harvesting or gardening, I wear simple gathering clothes. In all other scenarios, I prefer robes.
8. To which social class do you belong?
"Upper-middle classed" is what I believe it would be referred to. I have never had to struggle for money, but it is not exactly just handed to me, either.
9. Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?
None whatsoever.
10. Are you right- or left-handed?
I am right-handed when it comes to writing, but ambidextrous in the use of any tool or weapon.
11. What does your voice sound like?
My voice? An odd question. If you must know, I have been told that my voice sounds deep, meticulous, and proud.
12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently?
It seems to annoy some people that I occasionally open statements with a single adjective or noun. I see it as my way of getting straight to the point in the event that I fail to be understood. I also sometimes give people one-word answers when elaboration is expected.
((Ex: She will sometimes say "query", then ask her question. That or if you state a contradiction, she will simply say "contradictory" and offer no further explanation. You'll see some examples in this interview.))
13. What do you have in your pockets?
Irrelevant.
14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics?
I do not know if I would call it a 'strange mannerism'... However, I can drink a hot cup of tea in any sort of weather. It may double as an annoying habit as I drink copious amounts of it daily and I am quite adamant about the manner in which it is prepared and served.
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Part 2: Growing Up
15. How would you describe your childhood in general?
Satisfactory.
16. What is your earliest memory?
My brother running through Ul'dah with me bouncing about on his shoulders. I was quite small. Everything seemed even more gigantic back then...
17. How much schooling have you had?
An extensive amount.
18. Did you enjoy school?
I adored school. I love it so much that I have considered picking up teaching or possibly attending an advanced institution of some sort.
19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities?
I was born with an affinity for magic like my sister, but I am not a Thaumaturge. I was gifted with the abilities of a Conjurer. It seems that water is my favored element, as I can easily bend it to my will. As for my skills as a swordswoman, my father taught me all that I needed to know.
20. While growing up, did you have any role models? If so, describe them.
My parents were my role models without a doubt, and still are to some degree.
21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family?
Well enough. I did not cause my parents too many problems. My siblings and I were very close. Ingrid and I could bond over magic training and our love of nature. Lamont and I could bond over our thrill for battle and passion for knowledge.
22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A lot of things, actually. For a while, I was convinced that I would either be a scholar or a merchant whose major product was signature-crafted teas. Throughout my teens, I aimed to become a herbalist for a time.
23. As a child, what were your favorite activities?
Reading, sparring with Lamont and my father, training and experimenting with my magic, swimming, exploring, gardening, cooking, and taking naps in the forest underneath one of the huge trees. In fact, I still do most of these things!
24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display?
I was very curious. Too curious, perhaps. Ingrid and I often got caught doing many things or sneaking into places we should not have. I have never been shy, yet many would probably have called me aloof.
25. As a child, were you popular? Who were your friends, and what were they like?
I would not call myself popular... But I was rather well-liked. I am a Conjurer -- it is very hard to possess Conjury and be ignored.
26. When and with whom was your first kiss?
Confidential.
27. Are you a virgin? If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity?
...Inappropriate.
28. If you are a supernatural being (i.e. mage, werewolf, vampire), tell the story of how you became what you are or first learned of your own abilities. If you are just a normal human, describe any influences in your past that led you to do the things you do today.
I was merely born being able to do what it is that I do. It is as simple as that.
15. How would you describe your childhood in general?
Satisfactory.
16. What is your earliest memory?
My brother running through Ul'dah with me bouncing about on his shoulders. I was quite small. Everything seemed even more gigantic back then...
17. How much schooling have you had?
An extensive amount.
18. Did you enjoy school?
I adored school. I love it so much that I have considered picking up teaching or possibly attending an advanced institution of some sort.
19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities?
I was born with an affinity for magic like my sister, but I am not a Thaumaturge. I was gifted with the abilities of a Conjurer. It seems that water is my favored element, as I can easily bend it to my will. As for my skills as a swordswoman, my father taught me all that I needed to know.
20. While growing up, did you have any role models? If so, describe them.
My parents were my role models without a doubt, and still are to some degree.
21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family?
Well enough. I did not cause my parents too many problems. My siblings and I were very close. Ingrid and I could bond over magic training and our love of nature. Lamont and I could bond over our thrill for battle and passion for knowledge.
22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A lot of things, actually. For a while, I was convinced that I would either be a scholar or a merchant whose major product was signature-crafted teas. Throughout my teens, I aimed to become a herbalist for a time.
23. As a child, what were your favorite activities?
Reading, sparring with Lamont and my father, training and experimenting with my magic, swimming, exploring, gardening, cooking, and taking naps in the forest underneath one of the huge trees. In fact, I still do most of these things!
24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display?
I was very curious. Too curious, perhaps. Ingrid and I often got caught doing many things or sneaking into places we should not have. I have never been shy, yet many would probably have called me aloof.
25. As a child, were you popular? Who were your friends, and what were they like?
I would not call myself popular... But I was rather well-liked. I am a Conjurer -- it is very hard to possess Conjury and be ignored.
26. When and with whom was your first kiss?
Confidential.
27. Are you a virgin? If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity?
...Inappropriate.
28. If you are a supernatural being (i.e. mage, werewolf, vampire), tell the story of how you became what you are or first learned of your own abilities. If you are just a normal human, describe any influences in your past that led you to do the things you do today.
I was merely born being able to do what it is that I do. It is as simple as that.
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Part 3: Past Influences
29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?
This is a rather difficult question for me. I have plenty of memories of significant events, but I do not think that I could call any of them the most important. Well, except for that day...
30. Who has had the most influence on you?
My family. If I am to pick only a single person, then it would be my brother. Lamont has influenced me in a large variety of ways, for the largest variety of reasons.
31. What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Convincing my father to teach me how to use a sword, believe it or not. At first he was heavily against it...
32. What is your greatest regret?
A lack of hesitation. A lack of control. A lack of self.
33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done?
...Blindness.
34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind?
Absolutely not.
35. When was the time you were the most frightened?
When I was unable to recognize anyone. What happened? I was not myself...
36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you?
Secret.
37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why?
The events of that awful day...
38. What is your best memory?
Being accepted into the Gladiator's Guild. I did not think I would be good enough to get in, but they were impressed with my skills despite my background as a spellcaster.
39. What is your worst memory?
Please... I don't want to remember.
29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?
This is a rather difficult question for me. I have plenty of memories of significant events, but I do not think that I could call any of them the most important. Well, except for that day...
30. Who has had the most influence on you?
My family. If I am to pick only a single person, then it would be my brother. Lamont has influenced me in a large variety of ways, for the largest variety of reasons.
31. What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Convincing my father to teach me how to use a sword, believe it or not. At first he was heavily against it...
32. What is your greatest regret?
A lack of hesitation. A lack of control. A lack of self.
33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done?
...Blindness.
34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind?
Absolutely not.
35. When was the time you were the most frightened?
When I was unable to recognize anyone. What happened? I was not myself...
36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you?
Secret.
37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why?
The events of that awful day...
38. What is your best memory?
Being accepted into the Gladiator's Guild. I did not think I would be good enough to get in, but they were impressed with my skills despite my background as a spellcaster.
39. What is your worst memory?
Please... I don't want to remember.
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Part 4: Beliefs & Opinions
40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?
Pessimistic, and very much so.
41. What is your greatest fear?
F... Frogs. What? They are sticky and slimy and just... Ugh! Revolting! I do not want them to touch me. Keep them away from me!
42. What are your religious views?
My favored deities are Thaliak, who I was partially named after, and Nyemia. I look to Thaliak for guidance and understanding. From Nymeia, I seek protection and peace of mind.
43. What are your political views?
A good nation should exist for the people who thrive within and sustain it. The glorified, gilded circle-jerk that is the society of the wealthy elite and all of their sycophantic behavior is something I could rather live without.
44. What are your views on sex?
I would prefer to only engage in the act for reasons that pertain to love... But I know that is rarely the case these days, especially in places like Ul'dah and Limsa Lominsa.
45. Are you able to kill? Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable?
Yes, I am able. Killing is acceptable for means of survival and protection, nothing more. Some people like to warp the definitions of those terms to fit their own twisted perceptions. I am not one of them.
46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do?
To steal the life of an innocent or kill for pleasure's sake.
47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?
I do not believe in soul mates. That is a strange concept to me. True love, however, is another matter entirely.
48. What do you believe makes a successful life?
Passion, bravery, and wit. You must be witty enough to make the right choices, brave enough to try, and passionate enough to want to succeed.
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 am pretty honest about what I am thinking. My blunt nature turns some off, but I am not too bothered by it. This is simply who I am.
50. Do you have any biases or prejudices?
I am unsure of where to begin with that one. My greatest prejudice is against those who are, for the lack of terminology that is more refined, stupid. At least by my standards.
51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances? Why do you refuse to do it?
I will never harm a child. Ever. I would die before I ever did such a thing... Never again...
52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)?
My family, for sure. Mother, Father, Lamont, Ingrid... If there was no other way, I would forfeit my life for any of them in a heartbeat.
40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?
Pessimistic, and very much so.
41. What is your greatest fear?
F... Frogs. What? They are sticky and slimy and just... Ugh! Revolting! I do not want them to touch me. Keep them away from me!
42. What are your religious views?
My favored deities are Thaliak, who I was partially named after, and Nyemia. I look to Thaliak for guidance and understanding. From Nymeia, I seek protection and peace of mind.
43. What are your political views?
A good nation should exist for the people who thrive within and sustain it. The glorified, gilded circle-jerk that is the society of the wealthy elite and all of their sycophantic behavior is something I could rather live without.
44. What are your views on sex?
I would prefer to only engage in the act for reasons that pertain to love... But I know that is rarely the case these days, especially in places like Ul'dah and Limsa Lominsa.
45. Are you able to kill? Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable?
Yes, I am able. Killing is acceptable for means of survival and protection, nothing more. Some people like to warp the definitions of those terms to fit their own twisted perceptions. I am not one of them.
46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do?
To steal the life of an innocent or kill for pleasure's sake.
47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?
I do not believe in soul mates. That is a strange concept to me. True love, however, is another matter entirely.
48. What do you believe makes a successful life?
Passion, bravery, and wit. You must be witty enough to make the right choices, brave enough to try, and passionate enough to want to succeed.
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 am pretty honest about what I am thinking. My blunt nature turns some off, but I am not too bothered by it. This is simply who I am.
50. Do you have any biases or prejudices?
I am unsure of where to begin with that one. My greatest prejudice is against those who are, for the lack of terminology that is more refined, stupid. At least by my standards.
51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances? Why do you refuse to do it?
I will never harm a child. Ever. I would die before I ever did such a thing... Never again...
52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)?
My family, for sure. Mother, Father, Lamont, Ingrid... If there was no other way, I would forfeit my life for any of them in a heartbeat.
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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 would say that I generally treat strangers politely until they do something to show that they deserve otherwise. I do not tend to be talkative. Only with people I know very well, which currently only consists of my family. I do not even engage in conversation with fellow guild members too often.
54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why?
There is no single person I deem more important than everyone else right now. My dedication is to my family at this point in time.
55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why?
My father without a doubt. He worked very hard to get us to where we are today, loves us dearly, has gone out of his way to protect us, and had to deal with all of the hardships my siblings and I gave him in our childhood.
56. Who are your friends? Do you have a best friend? Describe these people.
Any friends I had were erased from my life on that day... Friends are a hindrance. I do not seek such relationships.
57. Do you have a spouse or significant other? If so, describe this person.
I do not.
58. Have you ever been in love? If so, describe what happened.
I have not and I do not expect to be any time soon. It is a distraction.
59. What do you look for in a potential lover?
Unknown.
60. How close are you to your family?
Inseparable.
61. Have you started your own family? If so, describe them. If not, do you want to? Why or why not?
I have not. I currently do not desire such, but with time and experience, that may change.
62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help?
My brother, Lamont. If he is unavailable, then perhaps a guild mentor.
63. Do you trust anyone to protect you? Who, and why?
Without question, I know that Lamont can protect me better than anyone. My father also qualifies for this, but Lamont is around a lot more often.
64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you?
My family.
65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why?
Myself.
66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?
This depends on my level of agitation. I would say half and half.
67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?
No. I prefer to observe.
68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people? Why or why not?
If it is an academic setting, I rather enjoy myself. Discussing theories with like-minded individuals is exhilarating. If it is an extremely informal social setting... I am reserved.
69. Do you care what others think of you?
Not in the slightest.
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 would say that I generally treat strangers politely until they do something to show that they deserve otherwise. I do not tend to be talkative. Only with people I know very well, which currently only consists of my family. I do not even engage in conversation with fellow guild members too often.
54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why?
There is no single person I deem more important than everyone else right now. My dedication is to my family at this point in time.
55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why?
My father without a doubt. He worked very hard to get us to where we are today, loves us dearly, has gone out of his way to protect us, and had to deal with all of the hardships my siblings and I gave him in our childhood.
56. Who are your friends? Do you have a best friend? Describe these people.
Any friends I had were erased from my life on that day... Friends are a hindrance. I do not seek such relationships.
57. Do you have a spouse or significant other? If so, describe this person.
I do not.
58. Have you ever been in love? If so, describe what happened.
I have not and I do not expect to be any time soon. It is a distraction.
59. What do you look for in a potential lover?
Unknown.
60. How close are you to your family?
Inseparable.
61. Have you started your own family? If so, describe them. If not, do you want to? Why or why not?
I have not. I currently do not desire such, but with time and experience, that may change.
62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help?
My brother, Lamont. If he is unavailable, then perhaps a guild mentor.
63. Do you trust anyone to protect you? Who, and why?
Without question, I know that Lamont can protect me better than anyone. My father also qualifies for this, but Lamont is around a lot more often.
64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you?
My family.
65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why?
Myself.
66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?
This depends on my level of agitation. I would say half and half.
67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?
No. I prefer to observe.
68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people? Why or why not?
If it is an academic setting, I rather enjoy myself. Discussing theories with like-minded individuals is exhilarating. If it is an extremely informal social setting... I am reserved.
69. Do you care what others think of you?
Not in the slightest.
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Part 6: Likes & Dislikes
70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes?
As I said when asked about my childhood... Most of my favorite activities have not changed. I love to read, train, experiment, swim, explore, cook, and take naps in relaxing places. I keep a small garden as well.
71. What is your most treasured possession?
A small key chain that I typically clip onto my belt or my bag strap. Someone precious gave it to me a long time ago... And I never want to forget them.
72. What is your favorite color?
I find blues to be quite fetching. A noble color. I am also rather partial to reds, purples, and silver. By contrast, I was never too fond of yellow or orange on anything other than flora. Yellow robes or orange leather? Dreadful.
73. What is your favorite food?
Without fail, if you need me to come running to the dinner table, put out freshly prepared fish. I love seafood. I cannot get enough of it. I will also eat just about any fruit.
74. What, if anything, do you like to read?
Most things. The only kinds of books that I am not very partial to are biographies. An account of another person's life is not exciting to me at all. Autobiographies, on the other hand, are acceptable.
75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)?
A nice book. I am also fond of music.
76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs? If so, why? Do you want to quit?
Smoking? Vile. Drugs? Uncouth. I do drink, however. Unwinding at the end of a long day or week with a delicious brandy or some sort of sinful cocktail is a treat, I find.
77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night?
Assuming I have no work to do and the weather is agreeable, I may take a walk. Curling up with a great book and a cup of tea is my idea of a good night as well.
78. What makes you laugh?
Watching people make fools of themselves. I am also partial to wordplay, admittedly.
79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you?
Stupidity. Also, public displays of lewdness. Sordid.
80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself?
Read, of course. Or train.
81. How do you deal with stress?
I try to find something to distract myself with. Sometimes writing in my journal helps. If all else fails, I need to find water. I am heavily attuned to the element. Even if I cannot swim in it, simply touching it or being near a large amount of it can calm me down.
82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?
I usually plan ahead. Battle is a tiny bit different, however. While I do have strategies, there are occasions where over-thinking is actually detrimental.
83. What are your pet peeves?
Too many to list. I suppose one of the most prominent would be wastefulness. If people throw out good food, destroy nature or kill wildlife for little to no reason, or are quick to trash a lot of hard work? That drives me up a wall.
70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes?
As I said when asked about my childhood... Most of my favorite activities have not changed. I love to read, train, experiment, swim, explore, cook, and take naps in relaxing places. I keep a small garden as well.
71. What is your most treasured possession?
A small key chain that I typically clip onto my belt or my bag strap. Someone precious gave it to me a long time ago... And I never want to forget them.
72. What is your favorite color?
I find blues to be quite fetching. A noble color. I am also rather partial to reds, purples, and silver. By contrast, I was never too fond of yellow or orange on anything other than flora. Yellow robes or orange leather? Dreadful.
73. What is your favorite food?
Without fail, if you need me to come running to the dinner table, put out freshly prepared fish. I love seafood. I cannot get enough of it. I will also eat just about any fruit.
74. What, if anything, do you like to read?
Most things. The only kinds of books that I am not very partial to are biographies. An account of another person's life is not exciting to me at all. Autobiographies, on the other hand, are acceptable.
75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)?
A nice book. I am also fond of music.
76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs? If so, why? Do you want to quit?
Smoking? Vile. Drugs? Uncouth. I do drink, however. Unwinding at the end of a long day or week with a delicious brandy or some sort of sinful cocktail is a treat, I find.
77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night?
Assuming I have no work to do and the weather is agreeable, I may take a walk. Curling up with a great book and a cup of tea is my idea of a good night as well.
78. What makes you laugh?
Watching people make fools of themselves. I am also partial to wordplay, admittedly.
79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you?
Stupidity. Also, public displays of lewdness. Sordid.
80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself?
Read, of course. Or train.
81. How do you deal with stress?
I try to find something to distract myself with. Sometimes writing in my journal helps. If all else fails, I need to find water. I am heavily attuned to the element. Even if I cannot swim in it, simply touching it or being near a large amount of it can calm me down.
82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?
I usually plan ahead. Battle is a tiny bit different, however. While I do have strategies, there are occasions where over-thinking is actually detrimental.
83. What are your pet peeves?
Too many to list. I suppose one of the most prominent would be wastefulness. If people throw out good food, destroy nature or kill wildlife for little to no reason, or are quick to trash a lot of hard work? That drives me up a wall.
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Part 7: Self Images & Etc.
84. Describe the routine of a normal day for you. How do you feel when this routine is disrupted?
What a boring inquiry... I get up, wash and dress myself, and carry out whatever tasks I was given the day previous. Once those are completed, I wind down with a book or some other activity I find pleasant. Sometimes this changes if I am exploring, running a long errand, visiting family, or carrying out a lengthy assignment. It does not bother me if my routine is disrupted because I barely have one.
85. What is your greatest strength as a person?
My tenacity. I am strong-willed and rarely give up. If there is something I absolutely must do, I will keep trying and trying until I succeed. Otherwise, I must either physically be stopped or my energy must give out before I call it quits.
86. What is your greatest weakness?
A doubt in my abilities to protect others. A fear that I will make a grave mistake.
87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
I would want to be stronger... Not only physically, but in every other way possible.
88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted?
Introverted.
89. Are you generally organized or messy?
Organized... for the most part.
90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at.
I am good at cooking, fighting, and healing. I am bad at not being judgmental, making small talk, and dealing with children.
91. Do you like yourself?
I do not...
92. What are your reasons for being an adventurer (or doing the strange and heroic things that RPG characters do)? Are your real reasons for doing this different than the ones you tell people in public? (If so, detail both sets of reasons…)
I am not really an adventurer. However, my reasons for working as an escort have to do with terrible events that have occurred in my past. I see my current work as a sort of repentance.
93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime?
That is an excellent question. I have not thought about it. I suppose I would like to gain a high rank of some sort in a guild or company. Or perhaps I will start my own business someday? Become a master of conjury? Become a master swordswoman? I am unsure.
94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
In the same position, but stronger and wiser.
95. If you could choose, how would you want to die?
Peacefully. As strange as it may sound, I would prefer to drown.
96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left.
Swim, eat, and spend time with my family.
97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death?
I am fine with being forgotten after I die. I am not concerned with being remembered. I simply want to contribute to the world in the most positive way that I can for a majority of my life, no matter how small in nature what I do is.
98. What three words best describe your personality?
Laid-back, reserved, thoughtful.
99. What three words would others probably use to describe you?
Distant, critical, tenacious.
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…)
I would tell my character to stop being such a hardass and lighten up. She takes things too seriously and needs to learn how to have fun in more ways than just what she considers to be fun. I'd also tell her to stop acting like she hates companionship, because she's totes lonely and needs (and actually wants!) some damned friends. Finally, I'd warn her that her snobbish attitude was going to get her put in her place someday.
84. Describe the routine of a normal day for you. How do you feel when this routine is disrupted?
What a boring inquiry... I get up, wash and dress myself, and carry out whatever tasks I was given the day previous. Once those are completed, I wind down with a book or some other activity I find pleasant. Sometimes this changes if I am exploring, running a long errand, visiting family, or carrying out a lengthy assignment. It does not bother me if my routine is disrupted because I barely have one.
85. What is your greatest strength as a person?
My tenacity. I am strong-willed and rarely give up. If there is something I absolutely must do, I will keep trying and trying until I succeed. Otherwise, I must either physically be stopped or my energy must give out before I call it quits.
86. What is your greatest weakness?
A doubt in my abilities to protect others. A fear that I will make a grave mistake.
87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
I would want to be stronger... Not only physically, but in every other way possible.
88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted?
Introverted.
89. Are you generally organized or messy?
Organized... for the most part.
90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at.
I am good at cooking, fighting, and healing. I am bad at not being judgmental, making small talk, and dealing with children.
91. Do you like yourself?
I do not...
92. What are your reasons for being an adventurer (or doing the strange and heroic things that RPG characters do)? Are your real reasons for doing this different than the ones you tell people in public? (If so, detail both sets of reasons…)
I am not really an adventurer. However, my reasons for working as an escort have to do with terrible events that have occurred in my past. I see my current work as a sort of repentance.
93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime?
That is an excellent question. I have not thought about it. I suppose I would like to gain a high rank of some sort in a guild or company. Or perhaps I will start my own business someday? Become a master of conjury? Become a master swordswoman? I am unsure.
94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
In the same position, but stronger and wiser.
95. If you could choose, how would you want to die?
Peacefully. As strange as it may sound, I would prefer to drown.
96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left.
Swim, eat, and spend time with my family.
97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death?
I am fine with being forgotten after I die. I am not concerned with being remembered. I simply want to contribute to the world in the most positive way that I can for a majority of my life, no matter how small in nature what I do is.
98. What three words best describe your personality?
Laid-back, reserved, thoughtful.
99. What three words would others probably use to describe you?
Distant, critical, tenacious.
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…)
I would tell my character to stop being such a hardass and lighten up. She takes things too seriously and needs to learn how to have fun in more ways than just what she considers to be fun. I'd also tell her to stop acting like she hates companionship, because she's totes lonely and needs (and actually wants!) some damned friends. Finally, I'd warn her that her snobbish attitude was going to get her put in her place someday.
