I'll give this a try as Lorielle Sylwood, my first (and so far, only) RP character so far xD going to try it in character for fun =u=
Looking back over all of this, I've noticed Lorielle actually came out of her shell in her answers. Â She started out shy and then became more sure of herself. Â It just goes to show how her personality works xD
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Lorielle's 100 Questions:
Part 1: The Basics
1.What is your full name?
Lorielle Sylwood
2.Where and when were you born?
I was born in a small home near Camp Tranquil, in the Fifth Astral Moon under the Seventh Sun.
3.Who are/were your parents? Â (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.)
My father was Fortin Sylwood, a Wood Wailer. Â He was killed when I was just fourteen by a gang of thieves, who got away and have never been brought to justice. Â I still remember his face like it was yesterday. Â He was kind and compassionate, and so very protective of my mother and I. Â My mother was Forysthia Sylwood, a conjurer and botanist. Â My father swept her off of her feet when they were young, and they courted in a cat-and-mouse fashion for years before getting married. Â My mother was beautiful and compassionate, and she and my father got along so well. Â She raised me alone after my father passed, and we took care of one another. Â She passed away two years ago after being infected by a quick, aggressive poison from a plant she had been working with.
4.Do you have any siblings? Â What are/were they like?
I have never had any siblings, though my parents had planned to have another after me...a bit disappointed that I never had a younger sister.
5.Where do you live now, and with whom? Â Describe the place and the person/people.
I have no home currently, as I could not stay in the house I lived with my mother in any longer. Â I have finally overcome the...loss of my mother, and so I would like to find a new place to live and hopefully get on to a new chapter in my life. Â I travel alone, but hopefully I will find a place to call my home soon and find someone to keep me company.
6.What is your occupation?
I am a Conjurer, like my mother.
7.Write a full physical description of yourself. Â 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.
O-oh, I didn't think I would have to talk about myself this much. Â Um, I'm much shorter than the average Elezen, and a bit skinnier, I suppose. Â I'm quite pale, but my cheeks are always...regrettably red. Â Ah, my hair is dark brown, and quite long although I prefer keeping it braided and wrapped around like a crown. Â I have blue eyes, or maybe green. Â It's quite difficult to tell which exactly. Â I wear anything blue, or green, or brown. Â I prefer clothing that isn't too...revealing? Â I dislike getting attention in the...wrong places. Â I also have a beauty mark below my right eye. or at least that's what my mother called it.
8.To which social class do you belong?
Ah..., social? Â Is there a shy class? Â If so, I would belong to that.
9.Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?
I have Hypoglycemia- ...err, low blood sugar. Â I get quite weak and sick from not eating, extreme heat, or blood loss.
10. Are you right- or left-handed?
I am right handed.
11. What does your voice sound like?
My voice is rather soft. Â I suppose soothing would be a word for it. Â Really I just do not like talking too loudly, or too often, as it may be.
12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently?
I'm quite the worrier, so I often say anything along the lines of, "Are you alright", "Are you sure?", "I can go buy you a hi-potion", "No I insist", etcetera.
13. What do you have in your pockets?
Ah? Â L-let's see then.......ahm.........some gil, a feather, a pretty rock I found, a small empty vial, and a small book with maps of Eorzea.
14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics?
Ahm, my cheeks. Â They're always quite flushed. Â It only gets worse whenever someone points them out, ...which they always do. Â I suppose my constant worrying is an annoying habit. Oh, and playing with my hair. Â It takes me such a long time to fix it again.
Part 2: Growing Up
15. How would you describe your childhood in general?
My childhood was amazing. Â I might have lost my father, but the time I had with him and my mother is unmatched by any happiness I have ever known. Â Despite every bad thing that has happened, I can look back and think happily about my childhood. Â Actually, happily is quite an understatement.
16. What is your earliest memory?
Hm, my earliest memory, that I can think of now anyway, was sitting at home with my parents. Â We were all seated on the floor, and I was pretending to cook. Â My parents would clap for me every time I flipped a flapjack or baked a cake. Â I can hardly remember anything else from that early on, and I have no idea why that sticks with me the most.
17. How much schooling have you had?
Ah, schooling was something I took very seriously. Â My parents put me into a very esteemed school. Â I always heard them talking about how much it cost, and what luxuries they would have to cut out in order to afford my lessons. Â For that reason, I tried my hardest in every course, because I did not want their sacrifices for me to go to waste.
18. Did you enjoy school?
Although I tried so hard at first because I wanted to make my parents proud, I actually really loved school! Â I love learning and take every opportunity I get to learn something new. Â There was so much to do and so many opportunities to prove myself. Â It's not so easy to do that, now.
19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities?
I learned many things from school, of course. Â I payed attention and took everything I learned to heart. Â But outside of school, my parents taught me so much more than any courses ever could. Â They taught me how to behave, how to treat others, and they taught me everything I know about combat and conjuring. Â My mother taught me the most, as she used teaching as an outlet to make us both happy and occupied after my father passed.
20. While growing up, did you have any role models? Â If so, describe them.
Well, obviously, my parents were my biggest role models. Â I wanted to be just like them when I grew up. Â I like to believe that I am like them, now. Â I feel like I am keeping them alive, this way.
21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family?
I got along with my mother's side of the family very well. Â They were outgoing and hardy, and always made a good time of any situation. Â My father's side of the family adored my mother and I, but they were much more restrained than my mother's side. Â More classy, I suppose you would call them. Â Not to say my mother's side wasn't.
22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
When I was a child, I wanted to be a chocobo. Â Needless to say I grew out of that phase rather quickly, and knew I wanted to be a Disciple of Magic. Â After a few years of juggling between Arcane and Conjuring, I realized Conjuration was my calling.
23. As a child, what were your favorite activities?
I loved nothing more than being with my parents. Â I loved going on walks with them, playing with them, and exploring with them. Â We would often go out into the woods, the three of us, and spend the night out far form our house. Â We all shared a love for nature.
24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display?
I was actually very outgoing as a child. Â I think about it quite often, and have come to the conclusion that I became...well...the way I am now after my father passed. Â It was just my mother and I, and I pulled away from anyone else. Â I assume that is why I am rather shy now.
25. As a child, were you popular? Â Who were your friends, and what were they like?
I was not very popular at all as a child. Â I was often teased about being so close to my parents, but that hardly seems like something to be teased about to me. Â I never really needed any friends. Â My parents were the best friends I could ever have.
26. When and with whom was your first kiss?
F-first kiss? Â I-I've never even hugged a man before...
27. Are you a virgin? Â If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity?
O-oh by the Gods...
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. Â If you are just a normal human, describe any influences in your past that led you to do the things you do today.
I am sure by now you know that everything I am now has been influenced by my parents.
Part 3: Past Influences
29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?
Hm, that would depend on whether it was important in a positive or negative way. Â I can't choose a specific moment in my life, as my entire life was pretty important to me. Â Maybe the most recent important event was me leaving my old home and coming to Gridania.
30. Who has had the most influence on you?
My mother, by far.
31. What do you consider your greatest achievement?
I consider my skill in conjuring and my intelligence to be my greatest achievement. Â My schooling was what I took most seriously in my life. Â Aside from that, coming to terms with the loss of my father, then my mother, has been one of my greatest achievements. Â It's wonderful, that moment you realize they want you to make something of yourself rather than grieve for them.
32. What is your greatest regret?
My greatest regret is something I cannot help. Â I regret that my father left us so soon, but after years of fighting with myself over it, I know that there was nothing I can do to stop it. Â I cursed Nymeia for years for his fate, but you come to learn that everything happens for a reason.
33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done?
E-evil? Â I don't believe I have ever done anything I would consider evil.
34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind?
...I don't believe so.
35. When was the time you were the most frightened?
When my mother grew ill before her passing. Â It was just the two of us, and I had no idea what to do. Â I could not stand seeing her suffer, and yet I could not tear myself from her side. Â But I became so afraid that I began running from our home all the way to her sister's home near Quarrymill. Â Halfway there I was chased by Kedtraps and was nearly killed before I reached my aunt's home. Â She came back to Camp Tranquil with me, and helped me take care of my mother before she passed.
36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you?
My mother and father had a knack for embarrassing me with a boy that lived near us when I was young. Â They talked about how we would be married in twenty years, and seemed very convinced in their story. Â They had no restraint in talking about it in front of that boy. Â Aside from that, I am embarrassed very often.
37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why?
I would try and change anything about the fate of my parents. Â Unfortunately, I had nothing to do with their deaths, and nothing could have been done to prevent them.
38. What is your best memory?
My best memory is riding on my father's shoulders while he and my mother took me to Gridania for the first time. Â There was so much to see and so much that was new to me, and my mother and father were so happy.
39. What is your worst memory?
As much as it hurt me during the time my father passed, and then during the time my mother passed, nothing hurt worse than seeing the way my mother cried when she came back home from identifying my father's remains. Â I hope I should never have to be that sad in my life.
Part 4: Beliefs And Opinions
40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?
Despite my worrying, I am very optimistic. Â I like to think that I can accomplish anything if I apply myself correctly.
41. What is your greatest fear?
My greatest fear is that I should never find my place or my purpose.
42. What are your religious views?
I worship Nophica and nature itself. Â I have come to follow Nymeia as well.
43. What are your political views?
I try not to put too much into politics. Â Politics mean very little to me in the grand scheme of life itself.
44. What are your views on sex?
It should be something shared with someone you care about and want to have a future with. Â A-and it should only be with one person, not with multitudes of people around the same time.
45. Are you able to kill? Â Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable?
I am capable of killing. Â I have little fear in killing, surprisingly. Â I kill when it is just, and when it is serving the greater good. Â I find killing is only acceptable when it is to save the innocent, or to rid the world of one who means to make others suffer.
46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do?
The most evil thing any human being could do is take someone's happiness. Â Whether it be taking some object they love, taking their money, or taking the lives of those they love.
47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?
I saw what my parents had. Â Of course I believe. Â I hope that I may some day find a love like theirs.
48. What do you believe makes a successful life?
Being happy is all anyone needs. Â It could be protecting others, exploring the world, or staying at home with a good book. Â As long as you can step back and look at your life and feel good about it, you're successful.
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 very honest with people. Â I am very open to people I trust, but of course, I do not talk about things that are not anyone's business but my own.
50. Do you have any biases or prejudices?
I am quite prejudiced against thieves. Â Some may make the excuse that they steal to make a living, maybe to feed their children. Â I believe there are always better alternatives, and though there may truly be some excuses, I have yet to see them.
51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances? Â Why do you refuse to do it?
I refuse to steal from anyone. Â That includes taking the life of someone that someone else will miss. Â That is guilt I cannot and will not bear.
52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)?
To be truly honest, I would die for an absolute stranger. Â My life is but one, and I've no family to miss me if I were to pass. Â A stranger in need may have a family who wants them to return home.
Part 5: Relationships With Others
53. In general, how do you treat others (politely, rudely, by keeping them at a distance, etc.)? Â Does your treatment of them change depending on how well you know them, and if so, how?
I am shy, but if someone approaches me, I strike at the chance to make a friend. Â I always try to be kind and keep someone's interest. Â Of course, if I get to know someone well, I might come out of my shell and be more outgoing and joking. Â I might even make inappropriate jokes.
54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why?
Unfortunately, there is no one currently. Â I've yet to make any new friends. Â My parents are still with me, in a sense, and are everything to me.
55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why?
I respect everyone equally, so I like to believe. Â I may respect my guild masters more than most, perhaps.
56. Who are your friends? Â Do you have a best friend? Â Describe these people.
Of all the questions asked so far, this might be the one that depresses me, haha...
57. Do you have a spouse or significant other? Â If so, describe this person.
I might as well state that I have no social life whatsoever and move on from these questions.
58. Have you ever been in love? Â If so, describe what happened.
Sigh...no.
59. What do you look for in a potential lover?
Oh, well, they must be kind, obviously. Â Compassionate and loyal. Â Someone who can make me feel comfortable and make me sociable. Â They have to have a good heart, and I can't help but fall for someone who can make me laugh. Â I also desire a man who takes charge when others would falter. Â Appearance doesn't mean very much to me, but I will admit, I am a bit of a sucker for a tall man.
60. How close are you to your family?
I am very close to my aunts and uncles. Â I visit them very often. Â My aunt offered to let me live with her, but......she has so many cats...
61. Have you started your own family? Â If so, describe them. Â If not, do you want to? Â Why or why not?
N-no, ...but I would really like to have my own some day.
62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help?
If I desperately needed help, I would turn to my aunt. Â She has always been there for me, and anyone who has ever needed her, in fact.
63. Do you trust anyone to protect you? Â Who, and why?
I have to trust in myself when it comes to protection, really. Â I wish I had others I could depend on, if all else failed.
64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you?
What remains of my family would miss me. Â My aunt would be the most upset, I would imagine.
65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why?
I try not to hate anyone. Â Hating someone solves no problems.
66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?
I avoid conflict to the best of my ability. Â Sometimes, though, it cannot be helped.
67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?
I prefer for others to be in-charge. Â I can take a leadership role if it comes to it. Â I prefer doing whatever I can to assist others.
68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people? Â Why or why not?
It depends on the situation. Â Large groups make me anxious most times. Â But, sometimes it helps conversation flow without coming to some...awkward standstill. Â I enjoy listening to others tell jokes as well. Â It's relaxing to be a part of a conversation without having to force any input into it.
69. Do you care what others think of you?
Well, yes and no. Â I do not are if others dislike me. Â There is little I can say or do about that, and I cannot please everyone. Â But, I do want people to like me, and I want people to think I am helpful and think of me as being someone they can depend on.
Part 6: Likes And Dislikes
70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes?
I love collecting flowers, gems, anything from nature that I find the most unique and appealing. Â I've always loved just being in nature, walking without a destination through forests and by rivers.
71. What is your most treasured possession?
My most treasured possession is a hair clip my mother gave me when I was a young girl. Â It belonged to her, and she often used it to pin back my hair as I was growing up. Â She always took it back when I finished using it, but before she passed she gave it to me. Â I use it still.
72. What is your favorite color?
My favorite color is blue. Â Aside form that, I really love green and brown. Â Any earthy colors, really. Â Flashy pinks and reds are a bit too gaudy for me.
73. What is your favorite food?
I love sweets. Â Chocolate is a guilty pleasure of mine. Â I love dishes with fish as well.
74. What, if anything, do you like to read?
I like to read anything, really. Â My only exception is anything to do with politics. Â I have grown my entire life without needing to know the goings-on of politics. Â There's no need for that when you live off of the land.
75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)?
I am a bit of a people-watcher, I suppose. Â I don't follow people and look in on their business, mind you. Â I like to sit and see people interact with one another. Â I like to see someone buy a new dress and just think of what they are planning to do with it. Â It's fascinating, trying to look at life from the perspective of another person. Â How is their life different? Â What are their hopes, what are their fears, what are their deepest desires? Â A-ah I went on a bit of a tangent there. Â Aside from...that, I like reading, fishing, and theater.
76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs? Â If so, why? Â Do you want to quit?
I do not and never have done any of those things. Â I probably never will.
77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night?
Well, I used to go fishing every Saturday, so at night I would be cooking. Â Now that I am out wandering, I will probably spend the closest Saturday in an inn.
78. What makes you laugh?
There is humor like no other than when two friends make jabs at each other. Â I love listening to two friends who have known one another for years talk to each other. Â It's funny how the longer you know someone, the more you can get away with being cruel to them. Â Good-humored people make me laugh quite easily as well. Â Watching animals can be quite funny also. Â Catching a Ground Squirrel tripping and trying to play it off is adorable.
79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you?
I am highly offended by men who push their boundaries when flirting. Â I do not know why anyone would think making someone uncomfortable would make them more attracted to you. Â I like to be respected.
80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself?
I do not sleep as often as I would like to as it is. Â When I cannot sleep, I like to walk outside and find a river to sit by. Â The sound of water running usually makes me sleepy.
81. How do you deal with stress?
I do not deal with stress. Â When I am stressed, I think about what stresses me out. Â It's a terrible habit and only makes things worse, but I find it difficult to let some things go right away. Â Time fixes everything, or at least that's how I see it.
82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?
I prefer to have a plan. Â I like to know how something should go, what to do if something goes wrong, etcetera. Â Even my spontaneity needs to come with a slight plan.
83. What are your pet peeves?
My greatest pet peeves are when women wear scandalous clothing and flaunt themselves. Â I cannot wrap my mind around why a woman would want attention in that way. Â I also dislike public displays of affection. Â Unless it is sweet, like holding hands or just looking comfortable around each other, it makes me uncomfortable to see it. Â Although it isn't really a pet peeve, I dislike much of the clothing I must wear as a conjurer. Â Long heavy robes just seem so pointless when you have to move around as often as I do.
Part 7: Self Images And Etc.
84. Describe the routine of a normal day for you. Â How do you feel when this routine is disrupted?
A normal day, to me, is wandering through the thick of nature, honing my skills and assisting people when I can. Â I take breaks at any rest stop I come across, and try to relax with a hot cup of tea or something small to eat. Â Very little disrupts this routine, unless someone decides to talk to me. Â Then my routine involves talking to someone for as long as I can, which I love and wish would happen more often!
85. What is your greatest strength as a person?
I like to believe that my greatest strength as a person is my desire to do good and help others. Â The way the world works today, everyone should help one another.
86. What is your greatest weakness?
Mm, my greatest weakness is how easily I can lose confidence. Â If I fail at something, that failure sticks with me for a long time.
87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
I would like to be more social, definitely. Â It sounds like a simple thing, gaining some confidence to approach someone and just start talking. Â I see people do it all the time. Â But it is not that easy. Â It just isn't.
88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted?
I am very introverted. Â I grew up in seclusion from others, by choice, and that has stuck with me even now, when I really wish I had a friend.
89. Are you generally organized or messy?
I am generally organized. Â I like to keep things in a way where I can quickly locate something I need. Â I alos like to keep myself tidy and neat.
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 very good at conjuring, helping people, and really anything that involves using your mind extensively. Â I am not very good at starting conversation, hand-to-hand combat, or baking. Â Something about pastries just baffles me, apparently.
91. Do you like yourself?
I am comfortable with who I am, if that is what you are asking. Â I think I am a good person, and believe I am likable.
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…)
My reason for being an adventurer is to help others. Â I have been in situations where I was helpless to stop something from happening. Â If I had had an adventurer around when my father was attacked, he might have been saved and I might have him now. Â One person can change the lives of so many. Â I want to use the things my parents taught me to help others. Â It is what they would want me to do. Â It is what would make them proud.
93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime?
I have no long term goal, really. Â Every small accomplishment makes life worth living.
94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Hopefully in five years I will have a home, for one. Â I hope I will have several close friends, maybe even a significant other. Â I hope I will have a reputation that will bring people from far and wide to ask for my help. Â I would still like to travel, though, so I have no real idea of what I want exactly in five years. Â I just want more security, I suppose.
95. If you could choose, how would you want to die?
I would like to either die peacefully in my sleep at old age, or die saving the lives of others. Â Hopefully I would have helped many people before I died, in either scenario.
96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left.
I would go out and start talking to people. Â If I was going to die, I would have nothing to lose. Â I would talk to as many people as I could and try to make myself and others laugh. Â Then I would go out in the forest and wander around, taking in all of my favorite things for one last time. Â Finally, I would find the perfect place to pass, and I would try to fall asleep.
97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death?
I would like for people to remember me as a kind, good person. Â I would like for them to remmeber some time I did something for them that made a difference in their lives.
98. What three words best describe your personality?
Um, well shy, obviously. Â Shy, kind, and maybe noble. Â I like to think I have a noble cause.
99. What three words would others probably use to describe you?
Ah, shy, again, haha. Â Hm, quiet, and delicate.
100. If you could, what advice would you, the player, give to your character?  (You might even want to speak as if he or she were sitting right here in front of you, and use proper tone so he or she might heed your advice…)
If I had to give Lorielle advice, I would tell her not to worry so much about embarrassing herself around others. Â I would tell her to go ahead and talk to people if she wants, and if they do not accept her, then she should brush it off and move on to the next person.
Part 1: The Basics
1.What is your full name?
Lorielle Sylwood
2.Where and when were you born?
I was born in a small home near Camp Tranquil, in the Fifth Astral Moon under the Seventh Sun.
3.Who are/were your parents? Â (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.)
My father was Fortin Sylwood, a Wood Wailer. Â He was killed when I was just fourteen by a gang of thieves, who got away and have never been brought to justice. Â I still remember his face like it was yesterday. Â He was kind and compassionate, and so very protective of my mother and I. Â My mother was Forysthia Sylwood, a conjurer and botanist. Â My father swept her off of her feet when they were young, and they courted in a cat-and-mouse fashion for years before getting married. Â My mother was beautiful and compassionate, and she and my father got along so well. Â She raised me alone after my father passed, and we took care of one another. Â She passed away two years ago after being infected by a quick, aggressive poison from a plant she had been working with.
4.Do you have any siblings? Â What are/were they like?
I have never had any siblings, though my parents had planned to have another after me...a bit disappointed that I never had a younger sister.
5.Where do you live now, and with whom? Â Describe the place and the person/people.
I have no home currently, as I could not stay in the house I lived with my mother in any longer. Â I have finally overcome the...loss of my mother, and so I would like to find a new place to live and hopefully get on to a new chapter in my life. Â I travel alone, but hopefully I will find a place to call my home soon and find someone to keep me company.
6.What is your occupation?
I am a Conjurer, like my mother.
7.Write a full physical description of yourself. Â 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.
O-oh, I didn't think I would have to talk about myself this much. Â Um, I'm much shorter than the average Elezen, and a bit skinnier, I suppose. Â I'm quite pale, but my cheeks are always...regrettably red. Â Ah, my hair is dark brown, and quite long although I prefer keeping it braided and wrapped around like a crown. Â I have blue eyes, or maybe green. Â It's quite difficult to tell which exactly. Â I wear anything blue, or green, or brown. Â I prefer clothing that isn't too...revealing? Â I dislike getting attention in the...wrong places. Â I also have a beauty mark below my right eye. or at least that's what my mother called it.
8.To which social class do you belong?
Ah..., social? Â Is there a shy class? Â If so, I would belong to that.
9.Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?
I have Hypoglycemia- ...err, low blood sugar. Â I get quite weak and sick from not eating, extreme heat, or blood loss.
10. Are you right- or left-handed?
I am right handed.
11. What does your voice sound like?
My voice is rather soft. Â I suppose soothing would be a word for it. Â Really I just do not like talking too loudly, or too often, as it may be.
12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently?
I'm quite the worrier, so I often say anything along the lines of, "Are you alright", "Are you sure?", "I can go buy you a hi-potion", "No I insist", etcetera.
13. What do you have in your pockets?
Ah? Â L-let's see then.......ahm.........some gil, a feather, a pretty rock I found, a small empty vial, and a small book with maps of Eorzea.
14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics?
Ahm, my cheeks. Â They're always quite flushed. Â It only gets worse whenever someone points them out, ...which they always do. Â I suppose my constant worrying is an annoying habit. Oh, and playing with my hair. Â It takes me such a long time to fix it again.
Part 2: Growing Up
15. How would you describe your childhood in general?
My childhood was amazing. Â I might have lost my father, but the time I had with him and my mother is unmatched by any happiness I have ever known. Â Despite every bad thing that has happened, I can look back and think happily about my childhood. Â Actually, happily is quite an understatement.
16. What is your earliest memory?
Hm, my earliest memory, that I can think of now anyway, was sitting at home with my parents. Â We were all seated on the floor, and I was pretending to cook. Â My parents would clap for me every time I flipped a flapjack or baked a cake. Â I can hardly remember anything else from that early on, and I have no idea why that sticks with me the most.
17. How much schooling have you had?
Ah, schooling was something I took very seriously. Â My parents put me into a very esteemed school. Â I always heard them talking about how much it cost, and what luxuries they would have to cut out in order to afford my lessons. Â For that reason, I tried my hardest in every course, because I did not want their sacrifices for me to go to waste.
18. Did you enjoy school?
Although I tried so hard at first because I wanted to make my parents proud, I actually really loved school! Â I love learning and take every opportunity I get to learn something new. Â There was so much to do and so many opportunities to prove myself. Â It's not so easy to do that, now.
19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities?
I learned many things from school, of course. Â I payed attention and took everything I learned to heart. Â But outside of school, my parents taught me so much more than any courses ever could. Â They taught me how to behave, how to treat others, and they taught me everything I know about combat and conjuring. Â My mother taught me the most, as she used teaching as an outlet to make us both happy and occupied after my father passed.
20. While growing up, did you have any role models? Â If so, describe them.
Well, obviously, my parents were my biggest role models. Â I wanted to be just like them when I grew up. Â I like to believe that I am like them, now. Â I feel like I am keeping them alive, this way.
21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family?
I got along with my mother's side of the family very well. Â They were outgoing and hardy, and always made a good time of any situation. Â My father's side of the family adored my mother and I, but they were much more restrained than my mother's side. Â More classy, I suppose you would call them. Â Not to say my mother's side wasn't.
22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
When I was a child, I wanted to be a chocobo. Â Needless to say I grew out of that phase rather quickly, and knew I wanted to be a Disciple of Magic. Â After a few years of juggling between Arcane and Conjuring, I realized Conjuration was my calling.
23. As a child, what were your favorite activities?
I loved nothing more than being with my parents. Â I loved going on walks with them, playing with them, and exploring with them. Â We would often go out into the woods, the three of us, and spend the night out far form our house. Â We all shared a love for nature.
24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display?
I was actually very outgoing as a child. Â I think about it quite often, and have come to the conclusion that I became...well...the way I am now after my father passed. Â It was just my mother and I, and I pulled away from anyone else. Â I assume that is why I am rather shy now.
25. As a child, were you popular? Â Who were your friends, and what were they like?
I was not very popular at all as a child. Â I was often teased about being so close to my parents, but that hardly seems like something to be teased about to me. Â I never really needed any friends. Â My parents were the best friends I could ever have.
26. When and with whom was your first kiss?
F-first kiss? Â I-I've never even hugged a man before...
27. Are you a virgin? Â If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity?
O-oh by the Gods...
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. Â If you are just a normal human, describe any influences in your past that led you to do the things you do today.
I am sure by now you know that everything I am now has been influenced by my parents.
Part 3: Past Influences
29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?
Hm, that would depend on whether it was important in a positive or negative way. Â I can't choose a specific moment in my life, as my entire life was pretty important to me. Â Maybe the most recent important event was me leaving my old home and coming to Gridania.
30. Who has had the most influence on you?
My mother, by far.
31. What do you consider your greatest achievement?
I consider my skill in conjuring and my intelligence to be my greatest achievement. Â My schooling was what I took most seriously in my life. Â Aside from that, coming to terms with the loss of my father, then my mother, has been one of my greatest achievements. Â It's wonderful, that moment you realize they want you to make something of yourself rather than grieve for them.
32. What is your greatest regret?
My greatest regret is something I cannot help. Â I regret that my father left us so soon, but after years of fighting with myself over it, I know that there was nothing I can do to stop it. Â I cursed Nymeia for years for his fate, but you come to learn that everything happens for a reason.
33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done?
E-evil? Â I don't believe I have ever done anything I would consider evil.
34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind?
...I don't believe so.
35. When was the time you were the most frightened?
When my mother grew ill before her passing. Â It was just the two of us, and I had no idea what to do. Â I could not stand seeing her suffer, and yet I could not tear myself from her side. Â But I became so afraid that I began running from our home all the way to her sister's home near Quarrymill. Â Halfway there I was chased by Kedtraps and was nearly killed before I reached my aunt's home. Â She came back to Camp Tranquil with me, and helped me take care of my mother before she passed.
36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you?
My mother and father had a knack for embarrassing me with a boy that lived near us when I was young. Â They talked about how we would be married in twenty years, and seemed very convinced in their story. Â They had no restraint in talking about it in front of that boy. Â Aside from that, I am embarrassed very often.
37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why?
I would try and change anything about the fate of my parents. Â Unfortunately, I had nothing to do with their deaths, and nothing could have been done to prevent them.
38. What is your best memory?
My best memory is riding on my father's shoulders while he and my mother took me to Gridania for the first time. Â There was so much to see and so much that was new to me, and my mother and father were so happy.
39. What is your worst memory?
As much as it hurt me during the time my father passed, and then during the time my mother passed, nothing hurt worse than seeing the way my mother cried when she came back home from identifying my father's remains. Â I hope I should never have to be that sad in my life.
Part 4: Beliefs And Opinions
40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?
Despite my worrying, I am very optimistic. Â I like to think that I can accomplish anything if I apply myself correctly.
41. What is your greatest fear?
My greatest fear is that I should never find my place or my purpose.
42. What are your religious views?
I worship Nophica and nature itself. Â I have come to follow Nymeia as well.
43. What are your political views?
I try not to put too much into politics. Â Politics mean very little to me in the grand scheme of life itself.
44. What are your views on sex?
It should be something shared with someone you care about and want to have a future with. Â A-and it should only be with one person, not with multitudes of people around the same time.
45. Are you able to kill? Â Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable?
I am capable of killing. Â I have little fear in killing, surprisingly. Â I kill when it is just, and when it is serving the greater good. Â I find killing is only acceptable when it is to save the innocent, or to rid the world of one who means to make others suffer.
46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do?
The most evil thing any human being could do is take someone's happiness. Â Whether it be taking some object they love, taking their money, or taking the lives of those they love.
47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?
I saw what my parents had. Â Of course I believe. Â I hope that I may some day find a love like theirs.
48. What do you believe makes a successful life?
Being happy is all anyone needs. Â It could be protecting others, exploring the world, or staying at home with a good book. Â As long as you can step back and look at your life and feel good about it, you're successful.
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 very honest with people. Â I am very open to people I trust, but of course, I do not talk about things that are not anyone's business but my own.
50. Do you have any biases or prejudices?
I am quite prejudiced against thieves. Â Some may make the excuse that they steal to make a living, maybe to feed their children. Â I believe there are always better alternatives, and though there may truly be some excuses, I have yet to see them.
51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances? Â Why do you refuse to do it?
I refuse to steal from anyone. Â That includes taking the life of someone that someone else will miss. Â That is guilt I cannot and will not bear.
52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)?
To be truly honest, I would die for an absolute stranger. Â My life is but one, and I've no family to miss me if I were to pass. Â A stranger in need may have a family who wants them to return home.
Part 5: Relationships With Others
53. In general, how do you treat others (politely, rudely, by keeping them at a distance, etc.)? Â Does your treatment of them change depending on how well you know them, and if so, how?
I am shy, but if someone approaches me, I strike at the chance to make a friend. Â I always try to be kind and keep someone's interest. Â Of course, if I get to know someone well, I might come out of my shell and be more outgoing and joking. Â I might even make inappropriate jokes.
54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why?
Unfortunately, there is no one currently. Â I've yet to make any new friends. Â My parents are still with me, in a sense, and are everything to me.
55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why?
I respect everyone equally, so I like to believe. Â I may respect my guild masters more than most, perhaps.
56. Who are your friends? Â Do you have a best friend? Â Describe these people.
Of all the questions asked so far, this might be the one that depresses me, haha...
57. Do you have a spouse or significant other? Â If so, describe this person.
I might as well state that I have no social life whatsoever and move on from these questions.
58. Have you ever been in love? Â If so, describe what happened.
Sigh...no.
59. What do you look for in a potential lover?
Oh, well, they must be kind, obviously. Â Compassionate and loyal. Â Someone who can make me feel comfortable and make me sociable. Â They have to have a good heart, and I can't help but fall for someone who can make me laugh. Â I also desire a man who takes charge when others would falter. Â Appearance doesn't mean very much to me, but I will admit, I am a bit of a sucker for a tall man.
60. How close are you to your family?
I am very close to my aunts and uncles. Â I visit them very often. Â My aunt offered to let me live with her, but......she has so many cats...
61. Have you started your own family? Â If so, describe them. Â If not, do you want to? Â Why or why not?
N-no, ...but I would really like to have my own some day.
62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help?
If I desperately needed help, I would turn to my aunt. Â She has always been there for me, and anyone who has ever needed her, in fact.
63. Do you trust anyone to protect you? Â Who, and why?
I have to trust in myself when it comes to protection, really. Â I wish I had others I could depend on, if all else failed.
64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you?
What remains of my family would miss me. Â My aunt would be the most upset, I would imagine.
65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why?
I try not to hate anyone. Â Hating someone solves no problems.
66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?
I avoid conflict to the best of my ability. Â Sometimes, though, it cannot be helped.
67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?
I prefer for others to be in-charge. Â I can take a leadership role if it comes to it. Â I prefer doing whatever I can to assist others.
68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people? Â Why or why not?
It depends on the situation. Â Large groups make me anxious most times. Â But, sometimes it helps conversation flow without coming to some...awkward standstill. Â I enjoy listening to others tell jokes as well. Â It's relaxing to be a part of a conversation without having to force any input into it.
69. Do you care what others think of you?
Well, yes and no. Â I do not are if others dislike me. Â There is little I can say or do about that, and I cannot please everyone. Â But, I do want people to like me, and I want people to think I am helpful and think of me as being someone they can depend on.
Part 6: Likes And Dislikes
70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes?
I love collecting flowers, gems, anything from nature that I find the most unique and appealing. Â I've always loved just being in nature, walking without a destination through forests and by rivers.
71. What is your most treasured possession?
My most treasured possession is a hair clip my mother gave me when I was a young girl. Â It belonged to her, and she often used it to pin back my hair as I was growing up. Â She always took it back when I finished using it, but before she passed she gave it to me. Â I use it still.
72. What is your favorite color?
My favorite color is blue. Â Aside form that, I really love green and brown. Â Any earthy colors, really. Â Flashy pinks and reds are a bit too gaudy for me.
73. What is your favorite food?
I love sweets. Â Chocolate is a guilty pleasure of mine. Â I love dishes with fish as well.
74. What, if anything, do you like to read?
I like to read anything, really. Â My only exception is anything to do with politics. Â I have grown my entire life without needing to know the goings-on of politics. Â There's no need for that when you live off of the land.
75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)?
I am a bit of a people-watcher, I suppose. Â I don't follow people and look in on their business, mind you. Â I like to sit and see people interact with one another. Â I like to see someone buy a new dress and just think of what they are planning to do with it. Â It's fascinating, trying to look at life from the perspective of another person. Â How is their life different? Â What are their hopes, what are their fears, what are their deepest desires? Â A-ah I went on a bit of a tangent there. Â Aside from...that, I like reading, fishing, and theater.
76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs? Â If so, why? Â Do you want to quit?
I do not and never have done any of those things. Â I probably never will.
77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night?
Well, I used to go fishing every Saturday, so at night I would be cooking. Â Now that I am out wandering, I will probably spend the closest Saturday in an inn.
78. What makes you laugh?
There is humor like no other than when two friends make jabs at each other. Â I love listening to two friends who have known one another for years talk to each other. Â It's funny how the longer you know someone, the more you can get away with being cruel to them. Â Good-humored people make me laugh quite easily as well. Â Watching animals can be quite funny also. Â Catching a Ground Squirrel tripping and trying to play it off is adorable.
79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you?
I am highly offended by men who push their boundaries when flirting. Â I do not know why anyone would think making someone uncomfortable would make them more attracted to you. Â I like to be respected.
80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself?
I do not sleep as often as I would like to as it is. Â When I cannot sleep, I like to walk outside and find a river to sit by. Â The sound of water running usually makes me sleepy.
81. How do you deal with stress?
I do not deal with stress. Â When I am stressed, I think about what stresses me out. Â It's a terrible habit and only makes things worse, but I find it difficult to let some things go right away. Â Time fixes everything, or at least that's how I see it.
82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?
I prefer to have a plan. Â I like to know how something should go, what to do if something goes wrong, etcetera. Â Even my spontaneity needs to come with a slight plan.
83. What are your pet peeves?
My greatest pet peeves are when women wear scandalous clothing and flaunt themselves. Â I cannot wrap my mind around why a woman would want attention in that way. Â I also dislike public displays of affection. Â Unless it is sweet, like holding hands or just looking comfortable around each other, it makes me uncomfortable to see it. Â Although it isn't really a pet peeve, I dislike much of the clothing I must wear as a conjurer. Â Long heavy robes just seem so pointless when you have to move around as often as I do.
Part 7: Self Images And Etc.
84. Describe the routine of a normal day for you. Â How do you feel when this routine is disrupted?
A normal day, to me, is wandering through the thick of nature, honing my skills and assisting people when I can. Â I take breaks at any rest stop I come across, and try to relax with a hot cup of tea or something small to eat. Â Very little disrupts this routine, unless someone decides to talk to me. Â Then my routine involves talking to someone for as long as I can, which I love and wish would happen more often!
85. What is your greatest strength as a person?
I like to believe that my greatest strength as a person is my desire to do good and help others. Â The way the world works today, everyone should help one another.
86. What is your greatest weakness?
Mm, my greatest weakness is how easily I can lose confidence. Â If I fail at something, that failure sticks with me for a long time.
87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
I would like to be more social, definitely. Â It sounds like a simple thing, gaining some confidence to approach someone and just start talking. Â I see people do it all the time. Â But it is not that easy. Â It just isn't.
88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted?
I am very introverted. Â I grew up in seclusion from others, by choice, and that has stuck with me even now, when I really wish I had a friend.
89. Are you generally organized or messy?
I am generally organized. Â I like to keep things in a way where I can quickly locate something I need. Â I alos like to keep myself tidy and neat.
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 very good at conjuring, helping people, and really anything that involves using your mind extensively. Â I am not very good at starting conversation, hand-to-hand combat, or baking. Â Something about pastries just baffles me, apparently.
91. Do you like yourself?
I am comfortable with who I am, if that is what you are asking. Â I think I am a good person, and believe I am likable.
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…)
My reason for being an adventurer is to help others. Â I have been in situations where I was helpless to stop something from happening. Â If I had had an adventurer around when my father was attacked, he might have been saved and I might have him now. Â One person can change the lives of so many. Â I want to use the things my parents taught me to help others. Â It is what they would want me to do. Â It is what would make them proud.
93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime?
I have no long term goal, really. Â Every small accomplishment makes life worth living.
94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Hopefully in five years I will have a home, for one. Â I hope I will have several close friends, maybe even a significant other. Â I hope I will have a reputation that will bring people from far and wide to ask for my help. Â I would still like to travel, though, so I have no real idea of what I want exactly in five years. Â I just want more security, I suppose.
95. If you could choose, how would you want to die?
I would like to either die peacefully in my sleep at old age, or die saving the lives of others. Â Hopefully I would have helped many people before I died, in either scenario.
96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left.
I would go out and start talking to people. Â If I was going to die, I would have nothing to lose. Â I would talk to as many people as I could and try to make myself and others laugh. Â Then I would go out in the forest and wander around, taking in all of my favorite things for one last time. Â Finally, I would find the perfect place to pass, and I would try to fall asleep.
97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death?
I would like for people to remember me as a kind, good person. Â I would like for them to remmeber some time I did something for them that made a difference in their lives.
98. What three words best describe your personality?
Um, well shy, obviously. Â Shy, kind, and maybe noble. Â I like to think I have a noble cause.
99. What three words would others probably use to describe you?
Ah, shy, again, haha. Â Hm, quiet, and delicate.
100. If you could, what advice would you, the player, give to your character?  (You might even want to speak as if he or she were sitting right here in front of you, and use proper tone so he or she might heed your advice…)
If I had to give Lorielle advice, I would tell her not to worry so much about embarrassing herself around others. Â I would tell her to go ahead and talk to people if she wants, and if they do not accept her, then she should brush it off and move on to the next person.
Looking back over all of this, I've noticed Lorielle actually came out of her shell in her answers. Â She started out shy and then became more sure of herself. Â It just goes to show how her personality works xD