Wow... that was... daunting. So many questions about so many details. It really did help me figure out how I wanted to play him though.
... though I didn't realize going into it just how much of a Goody Two-Shoes McNice my guy was going to be. But to be honest I think guys like this are becoming scarce lately anyway so why not have someone who just wants peace and friendship all the time every once in a while.
For added amusement: take a drink everytime he mentions his brothers.
... though I didn't realize going into it just how much of a Goody Two-Shoes McNice my guy was going to be. But to be honest I think guys like this are becoming scarce lately anyway so why not have someone who just wants peace and friendship all the time every once in a while.
For added amusement: take a drink everytime he mentions his brothers.
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Tatarin Totorin
Part 1: The Basics
1.What is your full name?
Tatarin Totorin
2.Where and when were you born?
In Ul'dah on the 15th day of the 5th Umbral Moon.
3.Who are/were your parents? (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.)
My father is Lolorin Lalarin, a geologist who spends most of his time writing essays that are only interesting to him and a very small niche of geophiles. My mother, Tatoha Tato, used to spend all her time trying to kick my brothers and I out of the house so we wouldn't end up like our father, and now spends what seems like all of her time writing us letters every few days.
4.Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like?
I have 2 siblings, both older brothers. Though the three of us love our father dearly we also collectively think his life is fairly boring... though this thought was possibly instilled in us by our mother who regaled us with tales of far lands from the books she collects from abroad (she's just as much a bookworm as my father, though she'll never admit it). Anyway, the oldest, Tataloro Totoloro, always had a great mind for sums, so now he's doing quite well in a trade caravan he practically runs. My next brother, Tatamini Totomini, is very close to me in age and we were always best friends growing up. We even went to the same school to start learning magic together, but his personality was more suited to Thaumatergy and now he's off having wild and perilous adventures which he takes great pleasure writing to my mother and I about every chance he gets.
5.Where do you live now, and with whom? Describe the place and the person/people.
I'm currently just getting my bearings in Limsa Lominsa, trying to work my way up in the world as an Arcanist while funding my efforts through apprentice goldsmithing and some mining on the side. I have a tiny apartment in a back-alley somewhere and now that you mention it I really wish I had someone to live with... I do so miss my family sometimes.
6.What is your occupation?
Hopefully a full-time healer, part time goldsmith at some point... but for now about the best I can claim is a slayer of pests and doer of odd jobs.
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'm a little short, being the 'runt of the litter' as it were, though my brothers never teased me about it. I have light, sandy hair that darkens a little at the tips, I don't really do anything to style it so it just sort of flops around. My mother used to have me cut it shorter, but now that I'm out of the house I tend to let it grow out and get a little messy. My eyes are lavender, and no one's ever used any poetic phrases to describe them so I don't think I'll make up any of my own. Mostly people (used to) tend to notice my cheeks. For some reason the only part of my face that would get sunburned were my cheeks. THAT my brothers loved to tease me about, insisting I was always fawning after some girl or other. Finally I got so tired of it I took to wearing small swabs of white dye on my cheeks to keep them from burning. This brought a few strange looks but it was better than people thinking I was blushing all the time.
I don't have quite enough money to be too concerned about fashion. I tend to just wear whatever is serviceable. If someone gives me a new smock for ridding their garden of Mandragora, why I put it on. Saves me from having to wear the ones I've worn ragged. I do take at least a little pride in my jewelry, though, and I'm always on the lookout for a good earring or pendant to add just a little sparkle to my image. My family were fairly religious, so we all have our birth stones on our foreheads.
Other than that... well... I've been told I have a nice smile.
8.To which social class do you belong?
The one with the people who aren't starving but have to wear patched clothes. Most of the family funding comes from my brothers, who are significantly better off than either I or my parents. I feel a little guilty whenever I use money they've sent me, though, so I tend to be as frugal with it as I can.
9.Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?
Besides easily-sunburned cheeks? Not that I know of. I'd prefer if I was allergic to fish, though, as then I'd have an excuse to never eat them. Eugh. (Though I wouldn't mind catching them now and then if it turned a profit.)
10. Are you right- or left-handed?
Right
11. What does your voice sound like?
Well I have a fair singing voice and can hit any high note you can name, but I tend to jabber a little when I get started talking... a defense mechanism while growing up, you see; anytime we could get a word in edgewise with our father when he started going on about his rocks we'd tend to try to keep talking for as long as possible just to keep him from starting up again. In other words people tend to say that I have a nice voice they just wish I wouldn't use it so much.
12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently?
'Fair' and 'Fairly' tend to come up a lot, though I don't usually notice it unless I pay close attention to what I'm saying. My characteristic phrase would probably be 'That sounds fair'... though I tend to use it in the types of situations where my brothers would respond 'Only to someone whose burning cheeks have roasted his brain'.
13. What do you have in your pockets?
A small book, the latest letters from my brothers and mother, and some bits of metal I've been working at.
14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics?
I tend to touch my gemstone when considering a deal or venture. I also tend to be a bit of a pushover and an easy sell. I can't help it. I can never seem to weigh money against an opportunity to help someone out or make someone's day... even if that person knows it and is just taking advantage of my kindness.
Part 2: Growing Up
15. How would you describe your childhood in general?
Father was very insistent on us all getting a very good education, being a scholar himself, so we spent a lot of time studying. Since I was the youngest I actually learned quite a bit from my brothers. However, my mother was just as insistent that we not end up buried under piles of dusty books all the time, so she would usually shoo us out of the house after a while to run around the city. Many a day I spent tagging along behind my brothers, sharing in their adventures.
16. What is your earliest memory?
I remember falling asleep to the sound of either my father or eldest brother reading to me in a gentle voice from a large tome on their lap.
17. How much schooling have you had?
Quite a bit. I dual-majored in Geology (with a particular focus on gemstone mining) and the Arcanist arts. I have a special affinity for the healing arts, and most of my elective classes were aimed toward becoming a better healer.
18. Did you enjoy school?
Oh yes. Those who studied the healing arts were usually the first invited to accompany teams doing their practical exams. I always felt bad for the poor fighting classes that had to sit on the benches waiting for their turn while I got to go out time after time. I did get my head dunked in a fountain once or twice for missing the timing on my heals now and then, but I was still fairly popular among the groups that used me regularly.
19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities?
My father taught me the basics of geology, but beyond that I learned most of my magic, mining and metalwork in the academy.
20. While growing up, did you have any role models? If so, describe them.
Well of course I always looked up to my brothers. My eldest brother inherited all the intelligence in the family, and the next eldest got all the bravery. I always felt I had been left with the dregs as it were. I wanted to be smart and brave and self-confident enough to dash off having my own adventures, but most of the time I just found myself tagging along behind, letting my brothers decide our adventures for the day. Even now, whenever I read a letter from them, I wish I could be as successful as my brothers.
21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family?
Oh wonderfully.
22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I wanted to be rich enough to wear dozens of precious gems and have my own little cache of every kind of glittering stone in the world. I suppose you could say that I always wanted to be a gemcutter, but at the time I had no idea that actual effort had to go into creating the beautiful gems used in jewelry... I probably assumed people just found perfectly cut gems laying around in caves somewhere.
23. As a child, what were your favorite activities?
Following my brothers and watching the adventures they got themselves into.
24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display?
I was quite shy, and I often let my brothers do the talking for me. I hated being alone and quite enjoyed being spoiled by my doting older brothers.
25. As a child, were you popular? Who were your friends, and what were they like?
Most of my earliest friends were actually my next oldest brother's friends. He was a very outgoing type and usually had a nice group of kids following him around most of the time. Since I also tended to follow him around, I just naturally worked my way into that group. Unfortunately, besides my brothers I never felt truly close to any of my other friends at that time.
26. When and with whom was your first kiss?
Ahh. One of the upper-classmen girls I did a practical exam with rewarded me for a particualarly smart heal with a kiss that made my ears curl. Nothing really came of it, though... I think she thought of me as more of a little brother. It happens.
27. Are you a virgin? If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity?
I... I'm saving myself for marriage u///u
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... wait... what? Vampires? Werewolves? Are you sure you gave me the right form? Who normally fills these out?
Part 3: Past Influences
29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?
I suppose it was when I finally parted ways with my brother and moved to Limsa Lominsa. Up to that point in my life I had always lived with my family and I doubt I spent more than a day or two apart from one of my brothers. Out on my own I couldn't rely on them anymore, and I couldn't hide in their shadow. I had to finally make my own story, with my own hands.
30. Who has had the most influence on you?
At the risk of sounding very repetitive, my brothers.
31. What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Finally getting my own place and starting out on my own adventure.
32. What is your greatest regret?
That it took me this long to learn the wonders of independence.
33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done?
Well there was this one real jerk at school who was always complaining that I was a horrible healer whenever we did practicals together. On one mission he got poisoned and I let him sweat for a few moments before applying the antidote. I did it in a moment of malice, and I regretted it deeply afterwards, even without him constantly berating me about it.
34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind?
Heavens no.
35. When was the time you were the most frightened?
My brothers, perhaps annoyed with my constant tagging-along or perhaps to teach me to be a bit more independant, took me to a dark cave and hid themselves. It was my first time feeling really, truly alone. I was terrified, and have hated being by myself ever since.
36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you?
Remember that first kiss I told you about? Well, it left such and impression on me I was convinced our love was meant to be. I asked the upper-classmen girl out time after time, only to be turned down and finally, after the umpteenth time, she pulled me aside and told me that I was probably reading a little too much into a little congratulations kiss.
37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why?
Well I would be more independent, probably. The days I spent with my brothers were nice, but it would also have been nice if my adjustment to life on my own hadn't been so drastic.
38. What is your best memory?
Any warm and comfortable night spent with the family, around the fire, reading out loud from a book or singing our songs. I can't pinpoint a single one, I'd just have to say any night at home with everyone is worth remembering.
39. What is your worst memory?
That bit about being left alone in the cave. That would probably be it.
Part 4: Beliefs And Opinions
40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?
To put it in the blunt terms I have often heard 'Optimistic to the point of forceful naivete'
41. What is your greatest fear?
Being left alone.
42. What are your religious views?
I believe in the Gods and that they watch over their respective areas, but that they also leave it to us to choose the path we wish to walk. If we avoid causing evil to others we will be rewarded after this life with eternal rest with those we love. As a follower of The Traders, I believe it is left to Them to weigh the hearts of people, thus we should not take it unto ourselves to judge the acts of others.
43. What are your political views?
Well I've just arrived, so I'd like to know a bit more about how Limsa Lominsa works before making an opinion about that.
44. What are your views on sex?
Any gemcutter knows that rarity=value. The more something gets around, the less it's going to mean. It should be saved for the person who is truly precious to you. If you give it away before finding that person, what will you have left to give them?
45. Are you able to kill? Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable?
I don't mind a little pest extermination here and there to get rid of monsters that are causing people grief, but I don't really believe in killing creatures that have done no wrong. When it comes to people... a person's life weighs far too heavily on The Traders' scales, and on a person's heart. I really would never want that on my conscience. How would I ever face my family again? I can't imagine ever being in a situation so dire it could only be solved with murder.
46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do?
Taking advantage of someone who trusts them completely in a way that scars the trusting person.
47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?
Yes. I hope to find mine someday.
48. What do you believe makes a successful life?
A big family that loves you as much as you love them.
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'm fairly honest, though sometimes I get in trouble when I think I can spare someone some suffering by telling a little lie... that usually ends up just hurting the person more in the end.
50. Do you have any biases or prejudices?
I guess I tend to look down on people who sleep around or have multiple lovers. Family is just so important to me, seeing people like that makes me kind of sick and I might be a little rude to them about it.
51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances? Why do you refuse to do it?
Killing people comes to mind. As does casual romance. The former needs no explanation, and as for the latter... romance shouldn't be something you toss around to anyone and everyone.
52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)?
My family.
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 try to always be nice with strangers, and even nicer with my friends. I... have an unfortunate habit of being too trusting toward strangers, and I've been swindled on several occasions because I was too willing to believe a story told me by a 'poor traveler'. However, I am willing to give anyone the benefit of the doubt... even mor than once if need be. I just want to be helpful.
54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why?
I'd really have to say my brothers are the most important people in my life. They were the ones who really helped shape me from my childhood, and even now that I'm a little older it seems like their letters support me from afar.
55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why?
Respect? Hmm, that's a tougher one... Unfortunately I just haven't found someone like that yet. A mentor, or someone whose footsteps I really want to follow... I'm still looking for someone like that.
56. Who are your friends? Do you have a best friend? Describe these people.
I left most of my friends behind when I moved to Limsa Lominsa to finish my schooling. After I graduated most of the students I had gotten along with headed off to different places and... well, to be honest, I'm kind of lonely now. Hopefully I can make some new friends on my own now that I'm living alone.
57. Do you have a spouse or significant other? If so, describe this person.
Not yet~
58. Have you ever been in love? If so, describe what happened.
*sigh* See my 'most embarassing moment'
59. What do you look for in a potential lover?
Well, she has to want children of course... I'd like to have a really big family. Other than that... it's really all about the love. Not the romance, I mean the actual feeling of mutual love where we both feel that we'd do anything to make the other smile... that sort of thing. As for what type of girl... well... um... u///u I guess a mature, older-sister type would be nice... though maybe a cute younger girl would be good too... hmm... I guess I'll just have to see who it is that makes my heart beat quicker.
60. How close are you to your family?
Fairly close.
61. Have you started your own family? If so, describe them. If not, do you want to? Why or why not?
Oh yes, I definitely want to. I just need to find the right girl.
62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help?
I would definitely write to my brothers right away. If it was truly desperate I would probably go back to my home.
63. Do you trust anyone to protect you? Who, and why?
I always trusted my brothers to protect me, but now that I'm out on my own I haven't found that person yet.
64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you?
I think my brothers would really beat themselves up over not being able to protect me, even though I'm trying to be more independent now. My family would probably take it really hard.
65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why?
I... haven't met a specific person like that. I have a general dislike toward people who abuse the trust of others, but happily I've never met a person like that.
66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?
I'm definitely the type who tries to talk things out without resorting to violence. Unless you're dealing with mindless monsters who can't be reasoned with, violence should never be the answer.
67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?
Nope, not at all. Even though I'm trying to be more independent I still tend to be a bit of a follower when I'm in groups.
68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people? Why or why not?
Yes I love being in groups! I really dislike being alone, so the more the merrier as far as I'm concerned.
69. Do you care what others think of you?
I'd like for them to think of me as a friendly person they can trust. However, I don't go out of my way just for what people think. I follow my own values.
Part 6: Likes And Dislikes
70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes?
Reading is definitely one of them, followed closely by studying up on sparkling gemstones.
71. What is your most treasured possession?
The birthstone on my forehead and an earing given me by my brothers on the day I left for Limsa Lominsa to celebrate me finally becoming an independent person.
72. What is your favorite color?
White
73. What is your favorite food?
Freshly baked bread
74. What, if anything, do you like to read?
Anything I can get my hands on, really. I like daring tales of adventure and tales of love that leave me misty-eyed. I just love reading.
75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)?
Getting together with others and singing songs together is my idea of a great time. I like it more than just going to a concert or something.
76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs? If so, why? Do you want to quit?
Nope. As a healer I know what those things can do to you, and I'd like to avoid such things happening to my body thank you very much.
77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night?
At the moment? I'm usually out doing some odd jobs for people around town trying to scrape together another months rent.
78. What makes you laugh?
Oh lots of things. I tend to be fairly light-hearted and I'm always in the mood for a good chuckle. I don't like humor that involves other peoples' suffering, though. I'd rather laugh -with- people rather than -at- them.
79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you?
Rape, murder, and the horrible, horrible injuries that one person is capable of inflicting on another
80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself?
I would dig my own mine and look for gemstones
81. How do you deal with stress?
I write about things that are bothering me in letters to my family and then rip them up later instead of sending them
82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?
I learned the importance of having a plan when acting as a healer at school. It tends to keep people alive better than just doing things randomly.
83. What are your pet peeves?
People joking about romance, people who don't appreciate their families. Also people who talk casually about breaking the law or harming others.
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 wish I -had- a routine. About all I can put in stone is that I wake up and go to sleep. Between that a day could consist of anything from throwing spells at Mandragora bothering someone's fields to running from monsters in a mine where I was hoping to get some gems. Maybe once I've got myself established I'll have more of a routine but... well, this way feels a little more like an adventure right?
85. What is your greatest strength as a person?
My kindness
86. What is your greatest weakness?
My naivete
87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
I would be more independent and be less of a follower
88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted?
Extroverted
89. Are you generally organized or messy?
I try to be more organized
90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at.
Helping others, learning things and healing would be my good things... and my bad would probably be: judging people, being a salesman and taking initiative.
91. Do you like yourself?
All-in-all I'd say yes. There are bits I want to improve on, of course, but overall I'd say there's no one I'd rather be.
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…)
Right now I do it to pay the rent, but I hope someday to be able to do things that really help others out. I know there are dark things happening in the world and I'd like to learn more powerful white magic to help others banish the pain and hurting from this world.
93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime?
To relieve a little of the pain and suffering people are going through.
94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
A powerful healer, often invited to help in great events that change the course of our world. By my side are trusted companions who leave their lives in my hands. When I'm not out adventuring I'm at home cutting the finest gems and selling the finest jewelry in the land.
95. If you could choose, how would you want to die?
Peacefully, and surrounded by family.
96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left.
Go home to be with my family, tell everyone how much I love them and look around the place where I grew up one last time.
97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death?
For healing suffering.
98. What three words best describe your personality?
Friendly, trusting, healer
99. What three words would others probably use to describe you?
Naive, supportive, kind
100. If you could, what advice would you, the player, give to your character? (You might even want to speak as if he or she were sitting right here in front of you, and use proper tone so he or she might heed your advice…)
"Don't spend too much time reading letters from home. Even though they support you right now, what you need to do is find others right where you are who can support you and who you can support. That's the true proof of being independent: you don't need others to support you... you're the one doing the supporting."
Part 1: The Basics
1.What is your full name?
Tatarin Totorin
2.Where and when were you born?
In Ul'dah on the 15th day of the 5th Umbral Moon.
3.Who are/were your parents? (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.)
My father is Lolorin Lalarin, a geologist who spends most of his time writing essays that are only interesting to him and a very small niche of geophiles. My mother, Tatoha Tato, used to spend all her time trying to kick my brothers and I out of the house so we wouldn't end up like our father, and now spends what seems like all of her time writing us letters every few days.
4.Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like?
I have 2 siblings, both older brothers. Though the three of us love our father dearly we also collectively think his life is fairly boring... though this thought was possibly instilled in us by our mother who regaled us with tales of far lands from the books she collects from abroad (she's just as much a bookworm as my father, though she'll never admit it). Anyway, the oldest, Tataloro Totoloro, always had a great mind for sums, so now he's doing quite well in a trade caravan he practically runs. My next brother, Tatamini Totomini, is very close to me in age and we were always best friends growing up. We even went to the same school to start learning magic together, but his personality was more suited to Thaumatergy and now he's off having wild and perilous adventures which he takes great pleasure writing to my mother and I about every chance he gets.
5.Where do you live now, and with whom? Describe the place and the person/people.
I'm currently just getting my bearings in Limsa Lominsa, trying to work my way up in the world as an Arcanist while funding my efforts through apprentice goldsmithing and some mining on the side. I have a tiny apartment in a back-alley somewhere and now that you mention it I really wish I had someone to live with... I do so miss my family sometimes.
6.What is your occupation?
Hopefully a full-time healer, part time goldsmith at some point... but for now about the best I can claim is a slayer of pests and doer of odd jobs.
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'm a little short, being the 'runt of the litter' as it were, though my brothers never teased me about it. I have light, sandy hair that darkens a little at the tips, I don't really do anything to style it so it just sort of flops around. My mother used to have me cut it shorter, but now that I'm out of the house I tend to let it grow out and get a little messy. My eyes are lavender, and no one's ever used any poetic phrases to describe them so I don't think I'll make up any of my own. Mostly people (used to) tend to notice my cheeks. For some reason the only part of my face that would get sunburned were my cheeks. THAT my brothers loved to tease me about, insisting I was always fawning after some girl or other. Finally I got so tired of it I took to wearing small swabs of white dye on my cheeks to keep them from burning. This brought a few strange looks but it was better than people thinking I was blushing all the time.
I don't have quite enough money to be too concerned about fashion. I tend to just wear whatever is serviceable. If someone gives me a new smock for ridding their garden of Mandragora, why I put it on. Saves me from having to wear the ones I've worn ragged. I do take at least a little pride in my jewelry, though, and I'm always on the lookout for a good earring or pendant to add just a little sparkle to my image. My family were fairly religious, so we all have our birth stones on our foreheads.
Other than that... well... I've been told I have a nice smile.
8.To which social class do you belong?
The one with the people who aren't starving but have to wear patched clothes. Most of the family funding comes from my brothers, who are significantly better off than either I or my parents. I feel a little guilty whenever I use money they've sent me, though, so I tend to be as frugal with it as I can.
9.Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?
Besides easily-sunburned cheeks? Not that I know of. I'd prefer if I was allergic to fish, though, as then I'd have an excuse to never eat them. Eugh. (Though I wouldn't mind catching them now and then if it turned a profit.)
10. Are you right- or left-handed?
Right
11. What does your voice sound like?
Well I have a fair singing voice and can hit any high note you can name, but I tend to jabber a little when I get started talking... a defense mechanism while growing up, you see; anytime we could get a word in edgewise with our father when he started going on about his rocks we'd tend to try to keep talking for as long as possible just to keep him from starting up again. In other words people tend to say that I have a nice voice they just wish I wouldn't use it so much.
12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently?
'Fair' and 'Fairly' tend to come up a lot, though I don't usually notice it unless I pay close attention to what I'm saying. My characteristic phrase would probably be 'That sounds fair'... though I tend to use it in the types of situations where my brothers would respond 'Only to someone whose burning cheeks have roasted his brain'.
13. What do you have in your pockets?
A small book, the latest letters from my brothers and mother, and some bits of metal I've been working at.
14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics?
I tend to touch my gemstone when considering a deal or venture. I also tend to be a bit of a pushover and an easy sell. I can't help it. I can never seem to weigh money against an opportunity to help someone out or make someone's day... even if that person knows it and is just taking advantage of my kindness.
Part 2: Growing Up
15. How would you describe your childhood in general?
Father was very insistent on us all getting a very good education, being a scholar himself, so we spent a lot of time studying. Since I was the youngest I actually learned quite a bit from my brothers. However, my mother was just as insistent that we not end up buried under piles of dusty books all the time, so she would usually shoo us out of the house after a while to run around the city. Many a day I spent tagging along behind my brothers, sharing in their adventures.
16. What is your earliest memory?
I remember falling asleep to the sound of either my father or eldest brother reading to me in a gentle voice from a large tome on their lap.
17. How much schooling have you had?
Quite a bit. I dual-majored in Geology (with a particular focus on gemstone mining) and the Arcanist arts. I have a special affinity for the healing arts, and most of my elective classes were aimed toward becoming a better healer.
18. Did you enjoy school?
Oh yes. Those who studied the healing arts were usually the first invited to accompany teams doing their practical exams. I always felt bad for the poor fighting classes that had to sit on the benches waiting for their turn while I got to go out time after time. I did get my head dunked in a fountain once or twice for missing the timing on my heals now and then, but I was still fairly popular among the groups that used me regularly.
19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities?
My father taught me the basics of geology, but beyond that I learned most of my magic, mining and metalwork in the academy.
20. While growing up, did you have any role models? If so, describe them.
Well of course I always looked up to my brothers. My eldest brother inherited all the intelligence in the family, and the next eldest got all the bravery. I always felt I had been left with the dregs as it were. I wanted to be smart and brave and self-confident enough to dash off having my own adventures, but most of the time I just found myself tagging along behind, letting my brothers decide our adventures for the day. Even now, whenever I read a letter from them, I wish I could be as successful as my brothers.
21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family?
Oh wonderfully.
22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I wanted to be rich enough to wear dozens of precious gems and have my own little cache of every kind of glittering stone in the world. I suppose you could say that I always wanted to be a gemcutter, but at the time I had no idea that actual effort had to go into creating the beautiful gems used in jewelry... I probably assumed people just found perfectly cut gems laying around in caves somewhere.
23. As a child, what were your favorite activities?
Following my brothers and watching the adventures they got themselves into.
24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display?
I was quite shy, and I often let my brothers do the talking for me. I hated being alone and quite enjoyed being spoiled by my doting older brothers.
25. As a child, were you popular? Who were your friends, and what were they like?
Most of my earliest friends were actually my next oldest brother's friends. He was a very outgoing type and usually had a nice group of kids following him around most of the time. Since I also tended to follow him around, I just naturally worked my way into that group. Unfortunately, besides my brothers I never felt truly close to any of my other friends at that time.
26. When and with whom was your first kiss?
Ahh. One of the upper-classmen girls I did a practical exam with rewarded me for a particualarly smart heal with a kiss that made my ears curl. Nothing really came of it, though... I think she thought of me as more of a little brother. It happens.
27. Are you a virgin? If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity?
I... I'm saving myself for marriage u///u
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... wait... what? Vampires? Werewolves? Are you sure you gave me the right form? Who normally fills these out?
Part 3: Past Influences
29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?
I suppose it was when I finally parted ways with my brother and moved to Limsa Lominsa. Up to that point in my life I had always lived with my family and I doubt I spent more than a day or two apart from one of my brothers. Out on my own I couldn't rely on them anymore, and I couldn't hide in their shadow. I had to finally make my own story, with my own hands.
30. Who has had the most influence on you?
At the risk of sounding very repetitive, my brothers.
31. What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Finally getting my own place and starting out on my own adventure.
32. What is your greatest regret?
That it took me this long to learn the wonders of independence.
33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done?
Well there was this one real jerk at school who was always complaining that I was a horrible healer whenever we did practicals together. On one mission he got poisoned and I let him sweat for a few moments before applying the antidote. I did it in a moment of malice, and I regretted it deeply afterwards, even without him constantly berating me about it.
34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind?
Heavens no.
35. When was the time you were the most frightened?
My brothers, perhaps annoyed with my constant tagging-along or perhaps to teach me to be a bit more independant, took me to a dark cave and hid themselves. It was my first time feeling really, truly alone. I was terrified, and have hated being by myself ever since.
36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you?
Remember that first kiss I told you about? Well, it left such and impression on me I was convinced our love was meant to be. I asked the upper-classmen girl out time after time, only to be turned down and finally, after the umpteenth time, she pulled me aside and told me that I was probably reading a little too much into a little congratulations kiss.
37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why?
Well I would be more independent, probably. The days I spent with my brothers were nice, but it would also have been nice if my adjustment to life on my own hadn't been so drastic.
38. What is your best memory?
Any warm and comfortable night spent with the family, around the fire, reading out loud from a book or singing our songs. I can't pinpoint a single one, I'd just have to say any night at home with everyone is worth remembering.
39. What is your worst memory?
That bit about being left alone in the cave. That would probably be it.
Part 4: Beliefs And Opinions
40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?
To put it in the blunt terms I have often heard 'Optimistic to the point of forceful naivete'
41. What is your greatest fear?
Being left alone.
42. What are your religious views?
I believe in the Gods and that they watch over their respective areas, but that they also leave it to us to choose the path we wish to walk. If we avoid causing evil to others we will be rewarded after this life with eternal rest with those we love. As a follower of The Traders, I believe it is left to Them to weigh the hearts of people, thus we should not take it unto ourselves to judge the acts of others.
43. What are your political views?
Well I've just arrived, so I'd like to know a bit more about how Limsa Lominsa works before making an opinion about that.
44. What are your views on sex?
Any gemcutter knows that rarity=value. The more something gets around, the less it's going to mean. It should be saved for the person who is truly precious to you. If you give it away before finding that person, what will you have left to give them?
45. Are you able to kill? Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable?
I don't mind a little pest extermination here and there to get rid of monsters that are causing people grief, but I don't really believe in killing creatures that have done no wrong. When it comes to people... a person's life weighs far too heavily on The Traders' scales, and on a person's heart. I really would never want that on my conscience. How would I ever face my family again? I can't imagine ever being in a situation so dire it could only be solved with murder.
46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do?
Taking advantage of someone who trusts them completely in a way that scars the trusting person.
47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?
Yes. I hope to find mine someday.
48. What do you believe makes a successful life?
A big family that loves you as much as you love them.
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'm fairly honest, though sometimes I get in trouble when I think I can spare someone some suffering by telling a little lie... that usually ends up just hurting the person more in the end.
50. Do you have any biases or prejudices?
I guess I tend to look down on people who sleep around or have multiple lovers. Family is just so important to me, seeing people like that makes me kind of sick and I might be a little rude to them about it.
51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances? Why do you refuse to do it?
Killing people comes to mind. As does casual romance. The former needs no explanation, and as for the latter... romance shouldn't be something you toss around to anyone and everyone.
52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)?
My family.
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 try to always be nice with strangers, and even nicer with my friends. I... have an unfortunate habit of being too trusting toward strangers, and I've been swindled on several occasions because I was too willing to believe a story told me by a 'poor traveler'. However, I am willing to give anyone the benefit of the doubt... even mor than once if need be. I just want to be helpful.
54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why?
I'd really have to say my brothers are the most important people in my life. They were the ones who really helped shape me from my childhood, and even now that I'm a little older it seems like their letters support me from afar.
55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why?
Respect? Hmm, that's a tougher one... Unfortunately I just haven't found someone like that yet. A mentor, or someone whose footsteps I really want to follow... I'm still looking for someone like that.
56. Who are your friends? Do you have a best friend? Describe these people.
I left most of my friends behind when I moved to Limsa Lominsa to finish my schooling. After I graduated most of the students I had gotten along with headed off to different places and... well, to be honest, I'm kind of lonely now. Hopefully I can make some new friends on my own now that I'm living alone.
57. Do you have a spouse or significant other? If so, describe this person.
Not yet~
58. Have you ever been in love? If so, describe what happened.
*sigh* See my 'most embarassing moment'
59. What do you look for in a potential lover?
Well, she has to want children of course... I'd like to have a really big family. Other than that... it's really all about the love. Not the romance, I mean the actual feeling of mutual love where we both feel that we'd do anything to make the other smile... that sort of thing. As for what type of girl... well... um... u///u I guess a mature, older-sister type would be nice... though maybe a cute younger girl would be good too... hmm... I guess I'll just have to see who it is that makes my heart beat quicker.
60. How close are you to your family?
Fairly close.
61. Have you started your own family? If so, describe them. If not, do you want to? Why or why not?
Oh yes, I definitely want to. I just need to find the right girl.
62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help?
I would definitely write to my brothers right away. If it was truly desperate I would probably go back to my home.
63. Do you trust anyone to protect you? Who, and why?
I always trusted my brothers to protect me, but now that I'm out on my own I haven't found that person yet.
64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you?
I think my brothers would really beat themselves up over not being able to protect me, even though I'm trying to be more independent now. My family would probably take it really hard.
65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why?
I... haven't met a specific person like that. I have a general dislike toward people who abuse the trust of others, but happily I've never met a person like that.
66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?
I'm definitely the type who tries to talk things out without resorting to violence. Unless you're dealing with mindless monsters who can't be reasoned with, violence should never be the answer.
67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?
Nope, not at all. Even though I'm trying to be more independent I still tend to be a bit of a follower when I'm in groups.
68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people? Why or why not?
Yes I love being in groups! I really dislike being alone, so the more the merrier as far as I'm concerned.
69. Do you care what others think of you?
I'd like for them to think of me as a friendly person they can trust. However, I don't go out of my way just for what people think. I follow my own values.
Part 6: Likes And Dislikes
70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes?
Reading is definitely one of them, followed closely by studying up on sparkling gemstones.
71. What is your most treasured possession?
The birthstone on my forehead and an earing given me by my brothers on the day I left for Limsa Lominsa to celebrate me finally becoming an independent person.
72. What is your favorite color?
White
73. What is your favorite food?
Freshly baked bread
74. What, if anything, do you like to read?
Anything I can get my hands on, really. I like daring tales of adventure and tales of love that leave me misty-eyed. I just love reading.
75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)?
Getting together with others and singing songs together is my idea of a great time. I like it more than just going to a concert or something.
76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs? If so, why? Do you want to quit?
Nope. As a healer I know what those things can do to you, and I'd like to avoid such things happening to my body thank you very much.
77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night?
At the moment? I'm usually out doing some odd jobs for people around town trying to scrape together another months rent.
78. What makes you laugh?
Oh lots of things. I tend to be fairly light-hearted and I'm always in the mood for a good chuckle. I don't like humor that involves other peoples' suffering, though. I'd rather laugh -with- people rather than -at- them.
79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you?
Rape, murder, and the horrible, horrible injuries that one person is capable of inflicting on another
80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself?
I would dig my own mine and look for gemstones
81. How do you deal with stress?
I write about things that are bothering me in letters to my family and then rip them up later instead of sending them
82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?
I learned the importance of having a plan when acting as a healer at school. It tends to keep people alive better than just doing things randomly.
83. What are your pet peeves?
People joking about romance, people who don't appreciate their families. Also people who talk casually about breaking the law or harming others.
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 wish I -had- a routine. About all I can put in stone is that I wake up and go to sleep. Between that a day could consist of anything from throwing spells at Mandragora bothering someone's fields to running from monsters in a mine where I was hoping to get some gems. Maybe once I've got myself established I'll have more of a routine but... well, this way feels a little more like an adventure right?
85. What is your greatest strength as a person?
My kindness
86. What is your greatest weakness?
My naivete
87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
I would be more independent and be less of a follower
88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted?
Extroverted
89. Are you generally organized or messy?
I try to be more organized
90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at.
Helping others, learning things and healing would be my good things... and my bad would probably be: judging people, being a salesman and taking initiative.
91. Do you like yourself?
All-in-all I'd say yes. There are bits I want to improve on, of course, but overall I'd say there's no one I'd rather be.
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…)
Right now I do it to pay the rent, but I hope someday to be able to do things that really help others out. I know there are dark things happening in the world and I'd like to learn more powerful white magic to help others banish the pain and hurting from this world.
93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime?
To relieve a little of the pain and suffering people are going through.
94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
A powerful healer, often invited to help in great events that change the course of our world. By my side are trusted companions who leave their lives in my hands. When I'm not out adventuring I'm at home cutting the finest gems and selling the finest jewelry in the land.
95. If you could choose, how would you want to die?
Peacefully, and surrounded by family.
96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left.
Go home to be with my family, tell everyone how much I love them and look around the place where I grew up one last time.
97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death?
For healing suffering.
98. What three words best describe your personality?
Friendly, trusting, healer
99. What three words would others probably use to describe you?
Naive, supportive, kind
100. If you could, what advice would you, the player, give to your character? (You might even want to speak as if he or she were sitting right here in front of you, and use proper tone so he or she might heed your advice…)
"Don't spend too much time reading letters from home. Even though they support you right now, what you need to do is find others right where you are who can support you and who you can support. That's the true proof of being independent: you don't need others to support you... you're the one doing the supporting."
The grave is no bar to my call.
