The interview......
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Part 1: The Basics
1.What is your full name? I am Eirikir "Erik" Mynhier.
2.Where and when were you born? I was born in Ala Mhigo, 30th Sun of the 4th Umbral Moon in the year 1544SAE.
3.Who are/were your parents? (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.) I brought some documentation on them.
Ulrich Mynhier
- Highlander
- Part of the personal guard of the former dictator of Ala Mhigo
- A good and decent man who loved his family
- Was stationed at the Ala Mhigan embassy in Ishgard early in his career
- Fought to the death at the fall of Ala Mhigo
Heather Mynhier, of the House Fortemps
- Midlander (one-quarter Wildwood Elezen), a conjurer
- Hated by the members of her House for being Hyur
- Loved by her maternal grandfather (former head of the House Fortemps)
- Her mother (hyur/elezen hybrid) died in while giving birth to her
- Exiled for becoming pregnant out of marriage by a "heathan from Ala Mhigo"
- Lead survivors to Gridania and negotiated asylum for them
- Murdered by Garlean scouts in the Shroud
4.Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like? I had a fraternal twin brother named Corbin Mynhier, he died in the fall of Ala Mhigo.
5.Where do you live now, and with whom? Describe the place and the person/people. I am currently living in the Quicksand Inn with plans to build a home in my wife's home city in Limsa Lominsa. My wife, Gummie Chalahko, is a Miqo'te Keeper of the Moon. She is currently on a ship at sea as a Marauder mercenary working with the Maelstrom.
6.What is your occupation? I am a miner, as well as a Reservist with the Immortal Flames and the Sultansworn.
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 brought my stats.
- 6 Fulms, 6 Ilms
- 260 Ponves
- Highlander Hyur
- Dark-Blonde with Green Eyes
- Common style clothing of people from Ul'dah and Gridania
- verious minor scars from military service, no tattoos
8.To which social class do you belong? I was raised as a highborn of Ala Mhigo and Ishgard would as my parents were both highborn of their individual nations. This effects my mannerisms. Despite that, most of my social ties are to the military as well as the working community currently.
9.Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses? No.
10. Are you right- or left-handed? I am right handed.
11. What does your voice sound like? Why, like this.
12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently? I often evoke Halone's name with as both a prayer as well as a curse.
13. What do you have in your pockets? Some coins, a loaf of knight's bread, a pocket edition of the Book of Halone, and keys.
14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics? Though not to the extent of the people of Ishgard, I can sometimes come off being a little "to religious".
Part 2: Growing Up
15. How would you describe your childhood in general? Comfortable, then nomadic.
16. What is your earliest memory? My mother telling my brother and I my favorite fable.
17. How much schooling have you had? I was tutored by my mother until I was 15 years old in both classic subjects and conjuration. I also attended some classes in Gridania.
18. Did you enjoy school? Yes I did.
19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities? Ul'dah.
20. While growing up, did you have any role models? If so, describe them. My mother and father of course, and, promise not to laugh, the hero of the fable my mother told me as a child. The demon who flew on wings of red, who was betrayed by his king. His brother the dragon became mad with envy and stole the demon's rose. To save his rose and the dragon as well, the demon became a saint and saved the world from the moon above.
21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family? We were a very loving family. The same with my father's family, I never knew my mother's family.
22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? An Apothecary.
23. As a child, what were your favorite activities? Swordplay with my father, and listening to my mother's stories.
24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display? Unfortunately, I was a rude and unruly child.
25. As a child, were you popular? Who were your friends, and what were they like? Before the fall, none really. With my mother's ethnic background, and the common Ala Mhigan's sense of "tolerance", I had none. In Gridania I had a good friend named Cian, but he is dead now.
26. When and with whom was your first kiss? A young midlander girl who was the first person I saved as a Gladiator. I was taken by surprise I must say.
27. Are you a virgin? If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity? Halone no! *laughed uncontrollably* As to when, it was an Elezen party member in my early days. She was older then me by a year or so.
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. The tragedy of my early life showed me how important it was to protect others.
Part 3: Past Influences To many to count.
29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?
30. Who has had the most influence on you? Watching the fall of Dalamud.
31. What do you consider your greatest achievement? Meeting Gummie.
32. What is your greatest regret? What happened at Castrum Novum I would say.
33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done? Let's not talk about such things.
34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind? No.
35. When was the time you were the most frightened? At the fall of Dalamud.
36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you? When I was a recruit with the Flames, I was pranked by my fellows. My uniform went "missing".
37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why? Only one?
38. What is your best memory? The day I met Gummie.
39. What is your worst memory? Dalamud again.
Part 4: Beliefs And Opinions
40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic? A gentle mix.
41. What is your greatest fear? The death of anyone else I love.
42. What are your religious views? I am a follower of the teachings of Halone. I realize that most Ala Mhigans worship Rhalgr, but I do not. In fact it is my personal belief that all Ala Mhigans reflect on this belief. We have had much in the way of destruction as a people, perhaps dedication to the god of destruction may have had something to do with that.
43. What are your political views? I am a monarchist.
44. What are your views on sex? How do you mean?
45. Are you able to kill? Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable? I have killed, and for the right cause it is acceptable.
46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do? Murder a child.
47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love? Yes.
48. What do you believe makes a successful life? Honor and determination.
49. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings (i.e. do you hide your true self from others, and in what way)? In some things yes, in I am mostly an open person.
50. Do you have any biases or prejudices? No.
51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances? Why do you refuse to do it? Murder children?
52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)? I am a Paladin ser, who wouldn't I die for?
Part 5: Relationships With Others My wife and friends.
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? Manners, always manners.
54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why? Gummie.
55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why? Gummie
56. Who are your friends? Do you have a best friend? Describe these people. No I do not, he died some time ago.
57. Do you have a spouse or significant other? If so, describe this person. Gummie, I believe I have already spoken of her at length.
58. Have you ever been in love? If so, describe what happened. Yes, see above.
59. What do you look for in a potential lover? A tail.
60. How close are you to your family? They are dead.
61. Have you started your own family? If so, describe them. If not, do you want to? Why or why not? No, we have no children, the physicians believe it is unlikely we ever will.
62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help? I don't really know.
63. Do you trust anyone to protect you? Who, and why? No.
64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you? Gummie would weep for me.
65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why? There is no one I dislike that much.
66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict? Neither, respect and kindness make such events rare.
67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations? No, I did enough of that in the service.
68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people? Why or why not? I can take it or leave it.
69. Do you care what others think of you? No.
Part 6: Likes And Dislikes
70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes? I tinker with jewelry and alchemy.
71. What is your most treasured possession? My mother had an animal horn she claimed came from a unicorn, given to her by her grandfather. She told many stories though.
72. What is your favorite color? Blue.
73. What is your favorite food? Trapper's Quiche.
74. What, if anything, do you like to read? Hole text.
75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)? I am fond of tavern music.
76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs? If so, why? Do you want to quit? No.
77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night? Reading.
78. What makes you laugh? Questions like this.
79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you? Nothing really.
80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself? Gummie.
81. How do you deal with stress? Read.
82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan? I am flexible.
83. What are your pet peeves? Rude people.
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? Get up, go to work, go to eat, go to bed.
85. What is your greatest strength as a person? My determination and my faith.
86. What is your greatest weakness? I can be naive.
87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? Nothing.
88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted? I keep to myself.
89. Are you generally organized or messy? Organized.
90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at. I don't know, are we almost done?
91. Do you like yourself? Yes, it took time, but yes.
92. What are your reasons for being an adventurer (or doing the strange and heroic things that RPG characters do)? Are your real reasons for doing this different than the ones you tell people in public? (If so, detail both sets of reasons…) I protect people, because someone has to.
93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime? A quiet life.
94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Mining in the hills.
95. If you could choose, how would you want to die? I wouldn't.
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 do Gummie three times.
97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death? That I died so someone would live.
98. What three words best describe your personality? I don't know?
99. What three words would others probably use to describe you? Look at him,
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…) Keep going.
1.What is your full name? I am Eirikir "Erik" Mynhier.
2.Where and when were you born? I was born in Ala Mhigo, 30th Sun of the 4th Umbral Moon in the year 1544SAE.
3.Who are/were your parents? (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.) I brought some documentation on them.
Ulrich Mynhier
- Highlander
- Part of the personal guard of the former dictator of Ala Mhigo
- A good and decent man who loved his family
- Was stationed at the Ala Mhigan embassy in Ishgard early in his career
- Fought to the death at the fall of Ala Mhigo
Heather Mynhier, of the House Fortemps
- Midlander (one-quarter Wildwood Elezen), a conjurer
- Hated by the members of her House for being Hyur
- Loved by her maternal grandfather (former head of the House Fortemps)
- Her mother (hyur/elezen hybrid) died in while giving birth to her
- Exiled for becoming pregnant out of marriage by a "heathan from Ala Mhigo"
- Lead survivors to Gridania and negotiated asylum for them
- Murdered by Garlean scouts in the Shroud
4.Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like? I had a fraternal twin brother named Corbin Mynhier, he died in the fall of Ala Mhigo.
5.Where do you live now, and with whom? Describe the place and the person/people. I am currently living in the Quicksand Inn with plans to build a home in my wife's home city in Limsa Lominsa. My wife, Gummie Chalahko, is a Miqo'te Keeper of the Moon. She is currently on a ship at sea as a Marauder mercenary working with the Maelstrom.
6.What is your occupation? I am a miner, as well as a Reservist with the Immortal Flames and the Sultansworn.
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 brought my stats.
- 6 Fulms, 6 Ilms
- 260 Ponves
- Highlander Hyur
- Dark-Blonde with Green Eyes
- Common style clothing of people from Ul'dah and Gridania
- verious minor scars from military service, no tattoos
8.To which social class do you belong? I was raised as a highborn of Ala Mhigo and Ishgard would as my parents were both highborn of their individual nations. This effects my mannerisms. Despite that, most of my social ties are to the military as well as the working community currently.
9.Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses? No.
10. Are you right- or left-handed? I am right handed.
11. What does your voice sound like? Why, like this.
12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently? I often evoke Halone's name with as both a prayer as well as a curse.
13. What do you have in your pockets? Some coins, a loaf of knight's bread, a pocket edition of the Book of Halone, and keys.
14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics? Though not to the extent of the people of Ishgard, I can sometimes come off being a little "to religious".
Part 2: Growing Up
15. How would you describe your childhood in general? Comfortable, then nomadic.
16. What is your earliest memory? My mother telling my brother and I my favorite fable.
17. How much schooling have you had? I was tutored by my mother until I was 15 years old in both classic subjects and conjuration. I also attended some classes in Gridania.
18. Did you enjoy school? Yes I did.
19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities? Ul'dah.
20. While growing up, did you have any role models? If so, describe them. My mother and father of course, and, promise not to laugh, the hero of the fable my mother told me as a child. The demon who flew on wings of red, who was betrayed by his king. His brother the dragon became mad with envy and stole the demon's rose. To save his rose and the dragon as well, the demon became a saint and saved the world from the moon above.
21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family? We were a very loving family. The same with my father's family, I never knew my mother's family.
22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? An Apothecary.
23. As a child, what were your favorite activities? Swordplay with my father, and listening to my mother's stories.
24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display? Unfortunately, I was a rude and unruly child.
25. As a child, were you popular? Who were your friends, and what were they like? Before the fall, none really. With my mother's ethnic background, and the common Ala Mhigan's sense of "tolerance", I had none. In Gridania I had a good friend named Cian, but he is dead now.
26. When and with whom was your first kiss? A young midlander girl who was the first person I saved as a Gladiator. I was taken by surprise I must say.
27. Are you a virgin? If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity? Halone no! *laughed uncontrollably* As to when, it was an Elezen party member in my early days. She was older then me by a year or so.
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. The tragedy of my early life showed me how important it was to protect others.
Part 3: Past Influences To many to count.
29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?
30. Who has had the most influence on you? Watching the fall of Dalamud.
31. What do you consider your greatest achievement? Meeting Gummie.
32. What is your greatest regret? What happened at Castrum Novum I would say.
33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done? Let's not talk about such things.
34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind? No.
35. When was the time you were the most frightened? At the fall of Dalamud.
36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you? When I was a recruit with the Flames, I was pranked by my fellows. My uniform went "missing".
37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why? Only one?
38. What is your best memory? The day I met Gummie.
39. What is your worst memory? Dalamud again.
Part 4: Beliefs And Opinions
40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic? A gentle mix.
41. What is your greatest fear? The death of anyone else I love.
42. What are your religious views? I am a follower of the teachings of Halone. I realize that most Ala Mhigans worship Rhalgr, but I do not. In fact it is my personal belief that all Ala Mhigans reflect on this belief. We have had much in the way of destruction as a people, perhaps dedication to the god of destruction may have had something to do with that.
43. What are your political views? I am a monarchist.
44. What are your views on sex? How do you mean?
45. Are you able to kill? Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable? I have killed, and for the right cause it is acceptable.
46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do? Murder a child.
47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love? Yes.
48. What do you believe makes a successful life? Honor and determination.
49. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings (i.e. do you hide your true self from others, and in what way)? In some things yes, in I am mostly an open person.
50. Do you have any biases or prejudices? No.
51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances? Why do you refuse to do it? Murder children?
52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)? I am a Paladin ser, who wouldn't I die for?
Part 5: Relationships With Others My wife and friends.
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? Manners, always manners.
54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why? Gummie.
55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why? Gummie
56. Who are your friends? Do you have a best friend? Describe these people. No I do not, he died some time ago.
57. Do you have a spouse or significant other? If so, describe this person. Gummie, I believe I have already spoken of her at length.
58. Have you ever been in love? If so, describe what happened. Yes, see above.
59. What do you look for in a potential lover? A tail.
60. How close are you to your family? They are dead.
61. Have you started your own family? If so, describe them. If not, do you want to? Why or why not? No, we have no children, the physicians believe it is unlikely we ever will.
62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help? I don't really know.
63. Do you trust anyone to protect you? Who, and why? No.
64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you? Gummie would weep for me.
65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why? There is no one I dislike that much.
66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict? Neither, respect and kindness make such events rare.
67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations? No, I did enough of that in the service.
68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people? Why or why not? I can take it or leave it.
69. Do you care what others think of you? No.
Part 6: Likes And Dislikes
70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes? I tinker with jewelry and alchemy.
71. What is your most treasured possession? My mother had an animal horn she claimed came from a unicorn, given to her by her grandfather. She told many stories though.
72. What is your favorite color? Blue.
73. What is your favorite food? Trapper's Quiche.
74. What, if anything, do you like to read? Hole text.
75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)? I am fond of tavern music.
76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs? If so, why? Do you want to quit? No.
77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night? Reading.
78. What makes you laugh? Questions like this.
79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you? Nothing really.
80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself? Gummie.
81. How do you deal with stress? Read.
82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan? I am flexible.
83. What are your pet peeves? Rude people.
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? Get up, go to work, go to eat, go to bed.
85. What is your greatest strength as a person? My determination and my faith.
86. What is your greatest weakness? I can be naive.
87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? Nothing.
88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted? I keep to myself.
89. Are you generally organized or messy? Organized.
90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at. I don't know, are we almost done?
91. Do you like yourself? Yes, it took time, but yes.
92. What are your reasons for being an adventurer (or doing the strange and heroic things that RPG characters do)? Are your real reasons for doing this different than the ones you tell people in public? (If so, detail both sets of reasons…) I protect people, because someone has to.
93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime? A quiet life.
94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Mining in the hills.
95. If you could choose, how would you want to die? I wouldn't.
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 do Gummie three times.
97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death? That I died so someone would live.
98. What three words best describe your personality? I don't know?
99. What three words would others probably use to describe you? Look at him,
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…) Keep going.
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