MaverickMissy Posted August 26, 2016 Share #1 Posted August 26, 2016 So I'm studying to get my bachelor's in Creative Writing, and with the class I'm in now we recently had to do this assignment where we filled out an incredibly comprehensive and detailed character planning sheet. Things you never thought to ask yourself about your character before, in some of these categories. So if you're developing your character for RP, this might help. Bear in mind that if there are things that don't apply to your character, you can cross them out or leave them blank. INCREDIBLY COMPLETE CHARACTER PLANNING SHEET THE BASICS: Character name: Nickname: Origin of Nickname: Birthdate: Place of Birth: Ethnicity: Religion: Height: Weight: Body type: Eye color: Glasses or Vision Enhancements: Skin tone (pale, tan, olive, brown, etc): Face shape: (round, square, oval, chubby, heart-shaped): Prominent features: Tattoos or distinguishing marks: Casting choice (what actor do they resemble?): General health: Disabilities, illnesses, or weaknesses: Fashion and style (what do they wear, how do they wear it?): Special jewelry: Hair color: Hairstyle: Grooming: Additional information: COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Languages spoken: Accent or dialect: Vocabulary/reading level: Voice tone: Favorite phrases: Do they curse: Demeanor: Mannerisms: Gestures: Habitual behaviors (nail-biting, drumming fingers, hair fixing, etc.): Posture: PROFESSIONAL INFO: Current occupation: Level of job satisfaction: Years at current occupation: Income: Professional skills: Combat skills: Additional information: LIVING CONDITIONS: Place of residence: Type of residence: Surrounding area (city, rural, etc): Describe residence: Who do they live with: Pets: Overall quality of living conditions: Home décor: Important features of home: Type of vehicle: Age of vehicle: Defining characteristics of vehicle: Quality of vehicle: Describe vehicle: Additional information: PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS: Marital status: Significant partner(s): How did they meet partner: Nickname for partner: Previous romantic partners: Children: Relationship with children: Step-children: Important family: Mother: Age: Living or deceased: Mother’s occupation: Father: Age: Living or deceased: Father’s occupation: Siblings: Describe the quality of relationship with any significant family members: Extended family: Friends: Best Friend: Describe relationship with friend(s): Additional information: How does the character relate to: Spouse: Lover: Past lovers/spouses: Children: Friends: Employer: Underlings: Minions: Pets: Strangers: Opposite sex: Same sex: Family members: Competitors: Authority: Enemies: Additional information: CHARACTER PERSONALITY AND PSYCHOLOGY: Any psychological issues or illnesses: Meyers Briggs Personality Type: What do they love: What is their passion: What do they hate: What would they die for: What do they value: Secret loves: Sexual behavior: Personal philosophies: Politics: Spirituality: Prejudices: Greatest strength: Greatest weakness or flaw: Their favorite attribute: Least favorite attribute: Biggest secret: Biggest fear: Most likeable trait: Least likeable trait: How are they perceived by others: Proudest accomplishment: Other accomplishments: Biggest regret: Most embarrassing moment: Personality quirks: Would they like to change anything about themselves: Short term or long term goals: Obstacles: Heroes or role models: Negative role models: Biggest life influence: Likes or dislikes: Favorite book, movie, music, etc: Additional information: PAST HISTORY: Hometown: Past relationships: First love: First sexual experience: Major childhood events: Best memory: Worst memory: Saddest memory: Quality of childhood: Educational experience/level: Significant school experiences: Special skills or training: Anything un-skilled, needs work: Hobbies: Major illnesses, accidents or traumas: Police record/criminal record: DAILY LIFE: Morning routine: Afternoon routine: Evening routine: Sleep habits: Additional information: BACKSTORY: Please provide a 3-5 paragraph backstory for your character. 2 Link to comment
Ruran Posted August 28, 2016 Share #2 Posted August 28, 2016 ...did iiiiit. -collapse- THE BASICS: Character name: Ruran Vas (Birthname: Locke Rinannis). Nickname(s): Ghost, Ser Knight. Origin of Nickname: 'Ghost' was given by Xivrez'to with eerie accuracy. 'Ser Knight' is a pleasantry often said by Mae. Birthdate: 9th Sun of the 5th Astral Moon (8 September). Place of Birth: The Black Shroud, the village of Oakbarrow. Ethnicity: Midlander, Hyur. Religion: Worships the Twelve, spec. Azeyma. Height: 6'. Weight: 175 lbs. Body type: Lithe; slim but toned. Eye color: Turquoise. Glasses or Vision Enhancements: No. Skin tone (pale, tan, olive, brown, etc): Pale. Face shape: (round, square, oval, chubby, heart-shaped): Oval. Prominent features: Eyes. Tattoos or distinguishing marks: Facial tattoos (hidden). Casting choice (what actor do they resemble?): Not actor, but Ryan Daharsh is his faceclaim. GENERAL HEALTH: Disabilities, illnesses, or weaknesses: PTSD. FASHION STYLE: Special jewelry: Copper ring, enchanted for communication. Hair color: Blond. Hairstyle: Typically shoulder-length, recently cut. Grooming: Shaves every few days, has a scruffy chin. Additional information: Wears plated armor when out in the world, and resigns to muted tones and simple tunics when not. He is rarely, if ever, seen without a mask over his face. COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Languages spoken: Eorzean. Accent or dialect: Standard accent for Eorzeans, though with a very subtle difference indicative of the far north. Vocabulary/reading level: Very good. He was mentored throughout life by a wise little lalafell named Romi. Voice tone: Calm, light, but firm. Favorite phrases: "Certainly." "So it goes." "I apologize." Do they curse: An occasional mutter under his breath in intense/baffling situations. Demeanor: Typically solemn or weary. Mannerisms: Politeness and respect, sometimes distant while in thought. Gestures: Bowing his head, canting his head, furrowing his brows, shifting his feet, shrugging. Habitual behaviors (nail-biting, drumming fingers, hair fixing, etc.): Adjusting his mask, fiddling with items in his hands. Posture: A little slumped, lethargic, defeated. PROFESSIONAL INFO: Current occupation: Voidsent/Artifact Hunter. Level of job satisfaction: Slightly poor. Years at current occupation: Voidsent Hunter (~14 including training); Artifact Hunter (2). Income: Fluctuates depending on job, enough to be comfortable with basic necessities. Professional skills: Engineering (retired); Monster/Voidsent tracking and slaying; Spellcrafting (esp. dispelling/dispatching). Combat skills: Marksman (retired); close-combat with swords and daggers. Additional information: --- LIVING CONDITIONS: Place of residence: Drifting, lately been seen around the Thanalans. Type of residence: Inn. Surrounding area (city, rural, etc): City. Describe residence: A small, cozy, lesser-known inn with good drinks and a kind staff. Ruran's rented room is small and cluttered with parchments, empty liquor bottles, and maps. Who do they live with: No one. Pets: None. Overall quality of living conditions: Average, if he wasn't a mess. Home décor: Bare minimum - a bed, a nightstand, a chair, a chest. Walls are empty save for a few pinned maps and parchments of research. Important features of home: A small potted plant on the windowsill. An incense burner on the nightstand, which sits next to a pack of cards. Type of vehicle: ...Tathas, a chocobo. <_< Age of vehicle: Unknown, appears to be an early adult. Defining characteristics of vehicle: White feathers, scar on right leg. Quality of vehicle: Best birb! Describe vehicle: A timid but brave chocobo that Ruran caught being mishandled by a group of thugs. When Ruran first found him, his feathers were dusty and greyed, but as he took care of the bird, their true brightness began to show through. Tathas isn't a large bird, and due to his upbringing, he's very wary of certain races. He likes to be close to Ruran for comfort. Additional information: --- PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS: Marital status: It's complicated. Significant partner(s): Lily Rinannis. How did they meet partner: At the coliseum in Ul'dah, he was hired on for work. Nickname for partner: 'My Only'. 'My Light'. Previous romantic partners: None. Children: 3 - Ado, Mikh'a, Ellie. Relationship with children: Regretfully distant. Step-children: None. Important family: Mother: Nadia Rinannis. Age: 51. Living or deceased: Deceased. Mother’s occupation: Seamstress. Father: Graeme Rinannis. Age: 54. Living or deceased: Deceased. Father’s occupation: Fisherman. Siblings: Describe the quality of relationship with any significant family members: A severe, loathing rivalry between him and his older brother, Auric. Extended family: None. Friends: Best Friend: Currently? Mae Rosenthal. Describe relationship with friend(s): Light-hearted and warm. She's been the closest to getting him to smile. They frequently have breakfast together and talk about their plans for the day, and each will check on the other if something is amiss. Additional information: --- RELATIONS: How does the character relate to... ...Spouse: Longing, hopelessness. ...Lover: See above. ...Past lovers/spouses: Not applicable. ...Children: Sorrow. ...Friends: Skeptical, insecure. ...Employer: Respectful, polite. ...Underlings: Patient, helpful. ...Minions: Not applicable. ...Pets: Curious, gentle. ...Strangers: Kind, distant. ...Opposite sex: Polite. ...Same sex: Easily impressed/intimidated. ...Family members: Depends. Auric = Anger. Not-Auric = Warmth. ...Competitors: Fair, a good sport. ...Authority: Obedient. ...Enemies: Reluctant, but chooses to enact justice. Additional information: --- CHARACTER PERSONALITY AND PSYCHOLOGY: Any psychological issues or illnesses: PTSD. Meyers Briggs Personality Type: INFJ. What do they love: Family, friends, and peace. What is their passion: To protect and see happiness in others. What do they hate: Voidsent, his disability (PTSD), his brother, those who exploit others. What would they die for: Protecting the innocent/his family. What do they value: Friendship, loyalty, altruism. Secret loves: Sweets, inventing, intimate contact. Sexual behavior: Average. Personal philosophies: Politics: Distant, uninvolved, supporter of personal freedom. Spirituality: Worships the Twelve, with Azeyma as his patron deity. Accepts others' beliefs, such as those held by Domans. Prejudices: Not terribly prejudiced, being a naive/altruistic sort. He is intimdated by male au ra for their foreignness and size but tries not to show it. Greatest strength: Loyalty. Greatest weakness or flaw: Naivite. Their favorite attribute: (About others) Optimism/hope. Least favorite attribute: (About others) Cruelty. Biggest secret: That he is believed to be dead. Biggest fear: That his biggest secret will be discovered by his family. Most likeable trait: (About self) Kind-hearted. Least likeable trait: (About self) Defeatist. How are they perceived by others: Depends. Probably evident that he's atoning for something. Proudest accomplishment: Being a father. Other accomplishments: Building a successful repair business. Twice becoming an officer of a free company. Biggest regret: Not being more careful. Most embarrassing moment: Hard to pinpoint one, his cheeks turn red very quickly. Personality quirks: Apologizes a lot, overly formal. Would they like to change anything about themselves: His physical and mental strength. He desires to be stronger. Short term or long term goals: To protect those he cares about, and to complete his duty. Obstacles: Physical/mental capabilities, geographical difficulties, willpower to do what must be done. Heroes or role models: Stephanivien (MCH guild), Cid Garlond, Graeme Rinannis, Romimo Romi. Negative role models: Auric Rinannis. Biggest life influence: Romimo Romi. Likes or dislikes: Favorite book, movie, music, etc: 'The White Tree' by Yvaille Montrais (adventure novel), Additional information: --- PAST HISTORY: Hometown: Oakbarrow. Past relationships: Romantically none, unless Lily Rinannis counts as past. First love: Lily Rinannis. First sexual experience: Lily Rinannis. Major childhood events: Best memory: Sunbaking apple chips in the summer, carving snow tunnels in the winter. Worst memory: The downfall of his hometown. Saddest memory: Seeing his loved ones for the first time, after taking up the mantle of Ruran Vas. Quality of childhood: Simple and loving. Educational experience/level: Hometaught through books and learning from an experienced teacher. Knows basic history, geography, mathematics, and biology. Significant school experiences: Apprenticeship at the Goldsmith's Guild for several months. Special skills or training: Goldsmithing (mammets), engineering, piloting, tracking/hunting voidsent, spelunking. Anything un-skilled, needs work: All forms of magic, two-handed weapons, cooking, musical instruments. Hobbies: Playing cards, reading, climbing/exploration. Major illnesses, accidents or traumas: PTSD, no physical disabilities/illnesses. Police record/criminal record: Has committed crimes (theft, murder), but has no criminal record. DAILY LIFE: (Assuming that this is a typical day, and he is neither out traveling nor successful in finding work.) Morning routine: 6:00am - Praying to Azeyma; meditating. 6:30am - Caring for his potted plant; trimming down facial hair. 7:00am - Checking on equipment; donning armor (if needed). 7:30am - Putting on mask; heading out for breakfast. 9:00am - Caring for Tathas. 10:00am - Making rounds to local outposts/camps to look for work. Afternoon routine: 1:00pm - Heading to the markets for lunch + restocking. 2:00pm - Going back to the Goblet/training/caring for Tathas/researching. Evening routine: 5:00pm - Dinner. 6:00pm - Free time: read, play cards, drink, relax on rooftops, etc. 10:00pm - Bathe, maintain armor. 11:00pm - Sleep. Sleep habits: Restless. Occasional night terrors. Additional information: --- BACKSTORY: ...I-I don't wanna. ;_; It's so long. 1 Link to comment
Caithe Posted August 29, 2016 Share #3 Posted August 29, 2016 THE BASICS: Character name: Margaux Rosenthal. Nickname: Mae. Origin of Nickname: A differentiation from her grandmother, her namesake, who is still alive and living with the majority of her family. Birthdate: 3rd Sun of the 3rd Astral Moon (May 3rd). Place of Birth: Ishgard. Ethnicity: Midlander, Hyur. Religion: Worships the Twelve, specifically Halone. Height: 5’8” Weight: 140lbs Body type: Slender, but soft. Little to no muscle definition. Eye color: Pale blue. Glasses or Vision Enhancements: N/A Skin tone: Pale. Face shape: Oval. Prominent features: Eyes, sharp nose. Tattoos or distinguishing marks: N/A Casting choice (what actor do they resemble?): Gene Tierney General health: Good health, make a point to take care of herself. Disabilities, illnesses, or weaknesses: Nothing documented, though she can be prone to overworking/exhausting herself. Fashion and style (what do they wear, how do they wear it?): Favours dresses, or otherwise expensive looking clothing. Specifically seeks out blues or whites, preferring muted colours to bright flashes. Somewhat reserved in style, doesn’t go out of her way to show off skin. Special jewelry: A peridot ring, an Ishgardian symbol of purity. Hair color: Ashen blonde. Hairstyle: Varies, though likes to incorporate braids. Up and tied back in a bun when she’s working, out long when not, ponytail when she’s feeling it. Her hair has a tendency to try and curl if she doesn’t do anything to it. Grooming: Stickler for personal cleanliness, bathes daily and washes hands constantly. Applies make-up every morning and cleans it away each night. COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Languages spoken: Eorzean. Accent or dialect: Very clearly Ishgardian. Vocabulary/reading level: Very strong. Personal tutors throughout childhood and adolescence, followed by formal college education has left her speaking and writing as proud points for her. Voice tone: Soft and gentle, but expectant. Favorite phrases: “Find peace.” “My family…” “Back in Ishgard…” Do they curse: Rarely. Likely hasn’t been heard by another person. Demeanor: Soft and attentive, but likes to be in control of any given situation. Expects to be listened to. Mannerisms: Generally altruistic and willing to help. Favours Midlanders and Elezen, wary of races outside of those. Gestures: Quick to smile moreso than laugh, leads others with hand gestures, nods often, bows farewells. Habitual behaviors (nail-biting, drumming fingers, hair fixing, etc.): Nervousness and thoughtfulness generally seen through the gripping of her shirt hem or skirt. Twists her ring when she’s uncertain. Glances away when lying. Posture: Proper and formal. PROFESSIONAL INFO: Current occupation: Aetherical healer, specialising in the resetting of bones and the removal of poisons. Level of job satisfaction: Very high. Years at current occupation: ~10. Income: Not paid by her patients, but given money from the charity organization she’s a part of. The rest is given by her family. Always seems to have an abundance of gil. Professional skills: Aetherical healer, clinical setting (bone setting, cleansing, touch-required healing, etc.); basic surgical skills and traditional/non-aetherical healing (training); tailoring (hobbyist). Combat skills: N/A. Knows the basics of combat healing and distance healing, but lacking. Took fencing lessons for ~4 years, but did not stick. LIVING CONDITIONS: Place of residence: Changes. Familial estate in Ishgard, inns or private residences when working. Type of residence: Estate or inn. Surrounding area (city, rural, etc): Typically city, though some of her work takes her to remote and rural villages. Describe residence: Ishgard – a squat but wide stone building, two stories tall. Has a small strip of grass in the front and a small inner courtyard. Every room has a fireplace. Inn – A small inn that caters primarily to miners and other working folk. Peaks during meal times. Mae’s room is relatively bare, but sports a desk (covered in writing instruments) and a small washing basin. Who do they live with: Ishgard – parents, younger brother, grandmother. Inn – the other patrons. Pets: Oriane, her flamboyant and haughty chocobo. Overall quality of living conditions: Above average. Home décor: Ishgard – rich blankets, a beautiful vanity, a warm fire and wide windows. Inn – commonplace furniture, with little in the way of her own things. Writing tools spread across her desk, and she keeps every letter she receives. Important features of home: Ishgard – dresses, jewellery, blankets and a hearth. Her window is stained class and looks out across the city. It catches the morning sun in a way the woman appreciates. Inn – Letters, books, and two satchels to carry it all. Two sets of cards, one standard and one themed to Limsa Lominsa, with ships and anchors. A carved bird, ornately and delicately made, sits on the back corner of her desk, beside her writings to and from home. Type of vehicle: A chocobo. Age of vehicle: Old enough to know he should listen, young enough to not actually do so. Defining characteristics of vehicle: A dark, midnight blue with a prominent beak. His eyes seem to judge everything. Quality of vehicle: Very fast, but high maintenance. Describe vehicle: A haughty chocobo who thinks he’s the greatest thing to ever grace Eorzea. Won’t do anything he doesn’t want to, and extremely picky on food choices and who handles him. He and Mae seem to have an understanding, as she’s the only one who can ride him, but even she doesn’t escape his beak when he’s had enough. Seems to enjoy wearing expensive riding equipment. Vain. PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS: Marital status: Single. Significant partner(s): N/A. How did they meet partner: N/A. Nickname for partner: N/A. Previous romantic partners: N/A. Children: N/A Relationship with children: N/A. Step-children: N/A. Important family: Mother: Josephine Rosenthal (nee Bordelon) Age: 57 Living or deceased: Living Mother’s occupation: Former lady-in-waiting, turned fulltime mother, now happily spends her days stitching up designs and small bits of clothing for her grandchildren. Father: Theodore Rosenthal Age: 59 Living or deceased: Living Father’s occupation: Retired knight, now an avid chess player. Still a rather martial man. Siblings: Ophelie Mercer, Elise Beaulieu, Alexi (Alexandre) Rosenthal. Describe the quality of relationship with any significant family members: All very high. Mae and her family are very tight-knit. Her grandmother and brother are especially close to her heart, but she shares the most in common with her sister Elise. Extended family: Two brother in laws, three nephews and two nieces. Friends: Holds many more acquaintances than she does friends. She meets many people through her work, but only keeps up casual correspondence. Best Friend: Outside of her siblings, the knight Ruran Vas. Describe relationship with friend(s): He’s become a part of her daily routine, with their usual breakfasts and evening conversations. She puts a lot of trust in the man and takes his council to heart. While there are huge gaps in his life that she still doesn’t understand, she feels no rush for him to tell her. How does the character relate to: Spouse: N/A. She has felt no rush to focus on that side of her life yet. Lover: N/A. Same as above. Past lovers/spouses: N/A. Children: N/A. Enjoys the company of other people’s children, if they’re well behaved (within reason). Adores her nieces and nephews. Friends: Warmth, trust. Employer: Dutiful and serious. Underlings: Expectant but somewhat patient. Minions: N/A. Pets: Love, mutual understanding. Strangers: Kind and warm (Midlander, Elezen), kind and wary (others) Opposite sex: Reserved, slightly more formal Same sex: Easier-going, warm. Family members: Strong love. Competitors: Overly competitive, expects herself to win, but impressed if she does agree that they are better than her. Authority: Respect. Enemies: Cold, but calm. CHARACTER PERSONALITY AND PSYCHOLOGY: Any psychological issues or illnesses: N/A Meyers Briggs Personality Type: ESFJ What do they love: Family, Ishgard, duty. What is their passion: Healing, writing letters, competition What do they hate: Laziness, idleness, snakes. What would they die for: Her family. What do they value: Dutiful, focus, taking pride in one’s work. Secret loves: Less than ladylike romance novels, overindulgence of food (specifically dark chocolate cake). Sexual behavior: Still a virgin. Though not a prude, she believes in strong romantic feelings before sex and has let that aspect of her life remain in the background. Personal philosophies: Duty above all else. This includes duty to family, and duty to work. Due in part to the high standards she holds herself to, she expects others to follow suit. Politics: Interested primarily in what goes on in Ishgard, privy to the socio-political landscapes especially as it revolves around the minor houses. Spirituality: Worships the Twelve, adopting Halone as her patron. Holds a certain amount of pity for those who do not worship, though rarely vocalises this. Prejudices: Against most races beyond those she grew up around. Readily takes most stereotypes about other races as fact. Though not outright rude to the other races, she is slower to trust and even slower to take directions from them. Greatest strength: Patience. Greatest weakness or flaw: Judgemental and acts easily on assumptions. Their favorite attribute in others: A strong work ethic and personal drive. Least favorite attribute in others: slothfulness. Biggest secret: Her tentative acceptance of an offer that could lead her down a path she never thought she would walk. Biggest fear: Abandonment – by her family and loved ones; unintentionally causing the death of a loved one. Most likeable trait (about self): Empathetic. Least likeable trait (about self): Prone to pettiness. How are they perceived by others: Likely one of two images – the healer: gentle, patient, but firm in her instructions on health and care; the Ishgardian: prideful, self-assured and clear on what she expects from others. Proudest accomplishment: Completing her formal training as a healer and joining a charity order to aid others. Other accomplishments: Has become an aunt five times over. Is a strong rider. Biggest regret: Any time she has been unable to help a patient, or has had them succumb during her watch. Most embarrassing moment: She tries not to let herself get embarrassed often. That said, implying a romantic relationship with someone is a quick way to strike horror into her features. Personality quirks: She smiles easily – while this is more often than not genuine, she’s quick to put on a smile in an attempt to hide anything that may be bothering her. Would they like to change anything about themselves: Mae thinks pretty highly of herself already. Any changes she’d want to make could come in time, through training. Short term or long term goals: Open her own clinic, gain an authoritative spot in her Order, get married, become a mother. Obstacles: Tends to overly focus on one aspect of her life and lets the other parts fall to the wayside. Heroes or role models: Her grandmother, Margaux Bordelon, who was a combat healer. Inspired and encouraged Mae to follow in her footsteps. Her teacher, Afoix Kiren, who taught her traditional and surgical methods of healing, and who is prepping her to one day take over his practice. Negative role models: N/A. Biggest life influence: Margaux Bordelon, and her parents. Likes or dislikes: Likes – letter writing, gambling, riding. Dislikes – snakes, laziness, alcoholism. Favorite book, movie, music, etc: Loves the sound of the harp and piano. Prefers soft lullabies or waltzes. Slow songs. PAST HISTORY: Hometown: Ishgard. Past relationships: Some suitors, though she had little interest in any of them. First love: N/A. First sexual experience: N/A. Major childhood events: Tutored alongside her older sisters; the birth of her little brother when she was 10; fencing, riding, music, education and dance lessons. Best memory: Too many to count, but all of them involve her siblings. Worst memory/Saddest memory: Mae reflects on her childhood with great fondness, due in part to the lack of tragedy that her family suffered despite the turmoil in Ishgard. Hers was a sheltered life, and she remained ignorant to most terrible things until she was older. Sadness rarely went beyond the loss family pets, fights with her siblings or punishments from her parents. Quality of childhood: Exceptional. She knew warmth and love growing up, wanting for nothing. Educational experience/level: Private tutored alongside her sisters throughout her childhood and early teenaged years. Attended a college for healers for several years afterwards, eventually attaining specialisation in certain aetherical healing skills. Special skills or training: Specialises in the resetting and mending of broken bones, as well as the finding of impurities and removing of poisons from the body. The most powerful of her healing requires her to physically touch the target. Though she can do ranged healing, it is exceptionally weaker the further she is away from her target. Anything un-skilled, needs work: Ranged healing. Any martial combat. Would like to learn more of alchemy, though has yet to find the time. Hobbies: Correspondence, playing cards, riding, attending social events. Major illnesses, accidents or traumas: N/A. Police record/criminal record: Her record thus far is clear. DAILY LIFE: Morning routine: 6:00am – Waking up, doing some reading in bed. 6:45am – Preparing for the day; getting dressed, doing hair, putting on make-up. 7:30am – Tea and breakfast. Usually something light. 8:00am – Sets out to do her work and mail her letters. Primarily working in Ul’dah, though will travel to small villages in the Thanalans when needed. Afternoon routine: 3:00pm – Returns to the inn from her work. 4:00pm – Cleaning, bathing, changing out of her work clothes. Evening routine: 5:00pm – Dinner. Will opt for something heartier then if possible. 6:00pm – Free time. She enjoys spending the time outside, the evenings in the Thanalans being far cooler than the days. 9:30pm – Returns to her room to make sure she is up to date on her letter writing; will read for a bit otherwise. 10:00pm – Sleep. Sleep habits: Generally quite good. A light sleeper and easily woken up unless she’s exhausted. BACKSTORY: nooooooooooooooooo 1 Link to comment
Valence Posted August 29, 2016 Share #4 Posted August 29, 2016 Why the hell not... THE BASICS: Character name: Suneh Sihu Nickname(s): Suen Shyu, Sen, Shy, Butterfingers. Origin of Nickname: Suen Shyu is the handle she gives to most people, knowing that all non miqo'te can't pronounce miqo'te names for shit. Sen is more intimate/family. Shy and Butterfingers were given to her by various people when she was a child. Birthdate: 9th Sun of the 1th Astral Moon (9 january). Place of Birth: On the outskirts of the village of Lucky Autumn, near Hyrstmill, North Shroud. Ethnicity: Keeper of the Moon, Miqo'te. Religion: More or less atheist in belief, but follows the Twelves out of habit. Accustomed to Menphina (Keeper deity) and Nophica (Gridanian deity), and has taken an interest in Thaliak and Oschon themes. Height: 4 fulms 11 ilms. Weight: 80ish ponzes. Body type: Slightly frail, short, but keeps the sleek and chiseled miqo'te features. Eye color: Hazelnut. Glasses or Vision Enhancements: None, but can wear googles or stuff like that. Skin tone (pale, tan, olive, brown, etc): Tan. Face shape: (round, square, oval, chubby, heart-shaped): Round. Prominent features: Eyes, ears, fangs, messy/disheveled hair. Tattoos or distinguishing marks: Facial Keeper of the Moon patterns. Casting choice (what actor do they resemble?): Not a clue. GENERAL HEALTH: Disabilities, illnesses, or weaknesses: Cataptrophobia. FASHION STYLE: Special jewelry: miniature allagan recording tomestone mounted as a ring. Hair color: Taupe Hairstyle: Shoulder lenght or pixie cut. Grooming: Unkempt, rogue-ish, disheveled. Often covered with dirt or soot traces. Additional information: Wears simple, ample and sturdy clothes either cut for workshops or travel and woods. COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Languages spoken: Gridanian, Keeper dialect. Accent or dialect: Thick gridanian/keeper accent, with hints of punk/skypirate slang. Vocabulary/reading level: Good reading skills. Can be pretty fluent in formal speech, but will never show it. Voice tone: High-pitched but hoarse. Can sound snarky, or 'cool'. Favorite phrases: "Spooky", "Cool", "Awesome", "Wicked", "Adjusting the bullet to oxygen ratio", "Sleek-ass guns"... Do they curse: Regularly, especially to give herself airs. Demeanor: Falsely detached, cool, doesn't-give-a-shit. But very clumsy. Mannerisms: Rugged, rogue-ish, tomboyish. Gestures: Perking ears, smirking, chuckling, snickering. Habitual behaviors (nail-biting, drumming fingers, hair fixing, etc.): Scratching her head, rubbing her neck, fidgeting. Posture: Detached, arms crossed. PROFESSIONAL INFO: Current occupation: Magitek tinkerer, haphazard archaeologist/salvager. Level of job satisfaction: Happy. Years at current occupation: 1 seriously, but several before as a hobby. Income: Lives on the day to day basis, has to do with what she finds. Professional skills: Engineering, botany. Combat skills: Firearms, makeshift explosives. Additional information: --- LIVING CONDITIONS: Place of residence: The Goblet, Ul'dah. Type of residence: Private FC estate. Surrounding area (city, rural, etc): City. Describe residence: A small personal room serving as much as living space as a workshop of sorts. Totally cluttered with various devices, parts, containers, holocharts, maps, tools and machinistry. Who do they live with: A freeloading xaela. Pets: None. Wants an allagan node very badly. Overall quality of living conditions: A huge mess, but comfortable to her. Home décor: Bed, seats, shelves. Important features of home: Central priceless holo-charts. Type of vehicle: None. Wants a manacutter very badly. Age of vehicle: - Defining characteristics of vehicle: Badass Quality of vehicle: Doesn't mind if it's all busted and a huge bucket of rust, just wants one. Describe vehicle: The most awesome thing ever. Additional information: --- PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS: Marital status: In an early relationship Significant partner(s): Liselotte Avagnar How did they meet partner: At Ul'dah's airship landing pad. Suen was bumming around, Lise was looking for any kind of silly work. Nickname for partner: 'Poshlotte'. Previous romantic partners: None. Children: You mad bro Relationship with children: hue Step-children: Holy- nope Important family: Mother: Suhyi Sihu Age: 49 Living or deceased: Alive. Mother’s occupation: Master botanist. Father: Some wandering Keeper Age: who cares Living or deceased: who cares! Father’s occupation: Probably not important Siblings: Describe the quality of relationship with any significant family members: A deep love for her older sister, Selo. A certain anger directed at her mother. Extended family: None. Friends: Best Friend: Raih Unaze Describe relationship with friend(s): A big crush, that is slowly fading, evolving into friendship. Additional information: --- RELATIONS: How does the character relate to... ...Spouse: - ...Lover: Awkwardness, difficulty to admit it ...Past lovers/spouses: - ...Children: - ...Friends: Over enthusiast ...Employer: Deferent and careful with, but sometimes cheeky ...Underlings: if only ...Minions: if only ...Pets: Depends of the pet. But generally likes animals, even if awkwardly. Prefers mechanical devices. ...Strangers: Wary, or familiar. ...Opposite sex: Nothing special, but a bit more wary naturally. ...Same sex: Nothing special ...Family members: Selo: love. Suyhi: anger. ...Competitors: Dislikes. ...Authority: Loathes. ...Enemies: Will kill if required, but more likely will try to survive first. Additional information: --- CHARACTER PERSONALITY AND PSYCHOLOGY: Any psychological issues or illnesses: Cataptrophobia. Meyers Briggs Personality Type: ISTP-INTP. What do they love: Technology What is their passion: Edgy, cool, obscure, spooky lore. Tinkering. What do they hate: Condescension. Being messed with. What would they die for: Very little. Perhaps her love. What do they value: Friendship/loyalty, cynism, pragmatism, defiance. Secret loves: Sweets, touching things, intimate contact. Sexual behavior: Inexperienced, can act promiscuously. Believes in a clear distinction between pleasure and romance and doesn't necessarily takes them associated with each other. Personal philosophies: Politics: Indifferent on the exterior, but seriously dislikes authority. Is kind of a technocratic anarchist. Spirituality: Mostly aetheistic, but believes in magicks of course. Prejudices: Ala-mighans, due to the Autumn Wars and their warlike nature and hypocrisy. Seekers of the Sun and Coeurclaws, she despises their patriarcal society. Lalafells are possibly evil. Greatest strength: Loyalty, being crafty. Greatest weakness or flaw: Utter clumsiness. Their favorite attribute: (About others) The cool factor. Least favorite attribute: (About others) Condescension. Biggest secret: Tried to enlist in the garlean military. Biggest fear: Besides mirrors, being excluded, facing her past. Most likeable trait: (About self) Crafty, cynical. Least likeable trait: (About self) Lack of self confidence. How are they perceived by others: Either angsty, or endearing. Proudest accomplishment: Living on her own. Other accomplishments: Throwing a tantrum and leaving her family. Biggest regret: Throwing a tantrum and leaving her family. Most embarrassing moment: When she drunkily let transpire her crush for her friend Raih, and that everybody noticed. Personality quirks: Can swear like a sailor, is a total scatterbrain, can be a lunatic. Would they like to change anything about themselves: Her clumsiness and lack of assurance/self esteem. Short term or long term goals: Getting a manacutter. Maybe someday create manacutter racing and living on and around the ring. Heroes or role models: Cid Garlond, Raya-O Senna, possibly Leofard if she knew about him. Negative role models: The Coeurlclaw King. Biggest life influence: Garlemald. Likes or dislikes: Favorite book, movie, music, etc: Probably something super cool and spooky. Additional information: --- PAST HISTORY: Hometown: Lucky Autumn. Past relationships: None. First love: Raih Unaze First sexual experience: No true/real one. Major childhood events: Best memory: Loafing in the forest, tree-hugging, sneaking on Castrum Oriens. Worst memory: The ensueing series of dramas when she fled her home and tried to enlist in the garlean military. Saddest memory: No true one yet. Quality of childhood: Simple and carefree. Educational experience/level: Self-taught for engineering/tinkering. Her mother for her elementary skills in botany. Significant school experiences: - Special skills or training: Magitek rigging, tinkering, engineering, salvaging, innate understanding of technology, elementary skills in botany and firearms. Anything un-skilled, needs work: Lots of stuff. Hobbies: Reading, spooky stuff, cool stuff, bumming around. Major illnesses, accidents or traumas: Cataptrophobia. Police record/criminal record: A few minor thefts, got involved in an incident between the Flames and Garleans around Meridianum. DAILY LIFE: (Assuming that this is a typical day, and he is neither out traveling nor successful in finding work.) Lives at night, like a good Keeper of the Moon. Additional information: --- BACKSTORY: ... Summary on the wiki. 1 Link to comment
Kilieit Posted August 29, 2016 Share #5 Posted August 29, 2016 ...okay, you got me. Necessary disclaimer... please don't meta-game any of this. If you do, I will ignore you. If you think it would be fun to do a plot revolving around something I've written here, for the love of god contact me OOCly first so we can discuss it. I'm completely open to his backstory stuff and his secrets being discovered and becoming relevant, but not when it's sprung on me without prior permission. Thanks Character name: Aghurlal Qar-aKimusun Nickname: Kilieit; Fury Origin of Nickname: Both nicknames are synonymous in meaning with his first name. Birthdate: 10th/12 Place of Birth: Othardian Steppes Ethnicity: Minority Xaela Religion: Superstitious Height: 5'8''/173cm; abnormally short for a male au ra, but abnormally tall for a female Weight: Average for his height Body type: Curvy Eye colour: Dark red Glasses or Vision Enhancements: Reading glasses Skin tone: Dark brown Face shape: Round Prominent features: Bright red limbal rings that seem to glow slightly Tattoos or distinguishing marks: Facial scales crossing the bridge of his nose (this is a scar that scaled over during the healing process). Burn-scars all over his body Casting choice: N/A (seriously do you know how difficult it is to find brown transgender actors with the right features IT'S VERY DIFFICULT) General health: Good. Has a robust immune system and heals quickly from injuries Disabilities, illnesses, or weaknesses: Is Autistic; will develop arthritis in later life; has some mental health trouble that will be described in detail later in the sheet Fashion and style: Aims for "practical with a flair of style". Hits "practical" Special jewellery: A modified linkpearl. A hairpin he found at the bottom of the bay Hair colour: Auburn Hairstyle: Appears short; type 3B texture, so it comes out pretty long (about down to his chin) when straightened and gelled, and usually springs back to its original shape within a few hours despite any best efforts Grooming: Day-to-day grooming is minimal (washes body, sees to care of any wounds he's sustained recently, applies eyeliner, done). Grooming for special occasions is moderate. Additional information: Has the Echo. It grants him verbal language comprehension, polymathy, visions - which he hates and is awful at interpreting - and tempering immunity. This eccentric Xaela would have quite the story to tell - if he ever told it to anyone. As it is, the true details of his past are a secret to all, despite the various rumours that abound. He was raised by the tribe Isüsiregen. Notorious for infiltration, manipulation, and utter destruction of any who they targetted, this small tribe did not treat their own much better. Aghurlal's father - the tribe leader - was displeased at Aghurlal's birth, and killed his mother for it. Many more horrors were visited on Aghurlal by his family long before he reached adulthood. One night, Aghurlal did something against his father's laws: he took a lover from outside the tribe. Said lover paid for Aghurlal's trespass with his life; Aghurlal was distraught, but feigned stoicism. That night, he took his father's prized weapons - a pair of twin daggers named the Fangs of the Father - and went from tent to tent with them, slaying all who had wronged him. At the end of the night, he'd spared only a handful of individuals. Even having had mercy on those he believed were not evil, Aghurlal knew he would never again go by the name of Isüsiregen. He took supplies to travel with, gave his lover funeral rites, burned the camp, and ran - never to look back. Shortly after arriving in Eorzea, he was picked up as a mercenary by the powers that be in Ul'dah. However, on his first mission - to investigate a recent slew of Amalj'aa kidnappings - he was captured and submitted for tempering. He survived alone against Ifrit until, miraculously, a group of heroes arrived to fight by his side. Afterwards, the heroes helped ensure he was returned to health, and even helped him obtain a chocobo and the services of two retainers. Yet even for all their kindness, when they told him he had a special gift - the "Echo" - and asked him to fight more Primals with him, he declined. He'd been plagued with terrors by daylight and flashbacks by night since fighting Ifrit, and simply could not bring himself to do it all over again. He fled to Limsa Lominsa on the next available boat. Believing strongly that he should be able to choose his own fate, he's purposefully avoided any further run-ins with the call to heroism. He makes active effort to conceal his Echo - simply keeping his head down, integrating himself as best he can into the society of Limsa Lominsa, and trying to build something better for himself. Languages spoken: All (Echo, yo) Accent or dialect: None (see above) Vocabulary: Echo, yo... his comprehension of spoken word is very good, since he can "know a man's mind without understanding his words" and all that jazz. When speaking, he tends to come out with vocabulary that best encompasses the meaning and tone of what he's trying to get across. Reading level: Most languages written in Doman script: Fluent. Eorzean and Eorzean script: Beginner. Voice tone: Blep. Think "Alphinaud but an adult". Favourite phrases: Referring to people by "my friend", "my fellow", "my lady", "my dear", and so on. Do they curse: When the people around him are cursing, yes. When he's in pain, yes. Demeanour: Alacritious. Mannerisms: Highly mood- and environment-dependent. He tends to mirror the people around him. Gestures: Tend to be quite reserved, contrary to his demeanour. His tail is the most expressive part of him. Habitual behaviours: Fiddling with his linkpearl. Posture: Good. Current occupation: Dayjob at the Fishermen's Guild; career at the Dutiful Sisters of the Edelweiss. Takes battlecraft leves on the side for supplemental income when work is slow (both his jobs are based on demand). Level of job satisfaction: High for both steady jobs. Moderate for battlecraft leves. Years at current occupation: Like 1 probably. Income: Combined income is enough to comfortably pay rent on a small apartment in Mist. Professional skills: Spear-fishing, rod-fishing, gutting and preparing fish for transport or sale... plus eavesdropping, getting himself into places that the owner didn't want him to get into, surreptitiously lifting evidence in such a manner that it won't be discovered until he's long gone, that kind of thing. Combat skills: Expert. He's a career "cull-miller", I mean... Additional information: He began training in the skills he uses in his Sisters job when he was about 6. Mirroring other people's mannerisms to gain their trust, obtaining items from them without their knowledge or consent, and killing people quickly and efficiently in a variety of ways are all things he is very, very good at. Everything else is new and something he's learning as he goes along. Place of residence: An apartment in Mist, Ward Nine. You know that beach-front door underneath Plot 30? That's where his apartment building is. He's in room 5. Type of residence: One-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment. Surrounding area: Mist residential ward. Describe residence: The place has been getting more and more homely since he moved in. The tenancy allows you to swap furniture in and out of their storehouse according to your need, so he's recently swapped a second desk for a sofa now he has more regular guests, that sort of thing. He's definitely settling in. Who do they live with: His retainers don't officially live with him, but they visit at least once a day to make sure he's, like, eating. Pets: None. Overall quality of living conditions: Pretty damn good by Eorzean standards. Home décor: Riviera. Important features of home: Has a bath and working shower. The water is heated with fire shards, which he purchases fairly regularly as a result. That's probably his biggest living expense (and the first thing that would be cut if he somehow lost one of his jobs). Additional information: Fun facts... although he pays his own rent, he actually does so at a discount. The Sisters make up the rest (for now, at least). Why? The whole reason he's living here in the first place is so he can keep an eye on his long-term marks... the free company Polaris, who have taken up residence in Plot 30 of Ward Nine. Relationship status: I drew a diagram. Significant partner(s): In no particular order, Shirogawa Mitsuhiko and Defiant Bride. How did they meet partner: He met Shiro while doing a promotion for work. He met Defiant because she approached him while he was fishing and asked to buy some so she could practice her cooking. Nickname for partner: Shiro and Def. Previous romantic partners: A xaela from another tribe named Goni, who was murdered by Aghurlal's father. Relationship with children: He thinks he would like them one day, but probably not any time soon. Mother: Ilalta Isüsiregen Age: late 20s when deceased Living or deceased: Murdered by Aghurlal's father immediately after Aghurlal's birth Mother’s occupation: Concubine to Dalubcierlig Father: Dalubcierlig Isüsiregen Age: late 50s when deceased Living or deceased: Murdered by Aghurlal shortly before he left for Eorzea Father’s occupation: Leader of the Isüsiregen tribe Siblings: Several. To name some: His oldest brother Maghu Isüsiregen, expected by all to be the next tribe leader. Had a sadistic glee around making Aghurlal's life miserable. He is deceased; Aghurlal took special care to ensure that. Maghu's twin sister Tuiba Isüsiregen, who was killed a few years ago during a failed effort to infiltrate the Malaguld clan. His cousin Moriladughui Isüsiregen, who was Aghurlal's primary caregiver growing up. One of two people Aghurlal tried to ensure the survival of; it worked, and he is now Morila Kahkol. His older brother Delterkis Isüsiregen, who supported Morila in raising Aghurlal. The other person Aghurlal tried to ensure the survival of; it worked, and he is now Delterkis Kahkol. Delterkis also ensured the survival of some of the Isüsiregen's children, and is the one who lead them to safety with the Kahkol. Extended family: Most of the Isüsiregen were directly related to each other. Aghurlal torched the camp when he left; very few survive to this day, and those who did were later absorbed into the Kahkol. Friends: Very few. He acts friendly with more people than he considers his friends. Best Friend: Probably his retainers, Sinistrae and Dextrae. Describe relationship with friend(s): "Arm's length" sums it up. He comes across affably, but rarely trusts others truly. How does the character relate to: Spouse: Has doubts about the institution of 1 partner per marriage. Lover: Does his best. Past lovers/spouses: Misses him greatly. Children: Wants them one day. Friends: Keeps them at arm's length. Employer: Respects but often disobeys. Underlings: Jokes around a lot with. Minions: Hates the idea of anyone having "minions". Pets: Doesn't trust himself to take care of one. Strangers: Distrustful. Opposite gender/Same gender: Doesn't really understand or relate to Eorzean concepts of gender. Family members: Kill on sight. Competitors: Friendly rivalry. Authority: Contempt. Enemies: Assumes himself to be kill on sight to them, and reacts accordingly. Additional information: Aghurlal isn't aware of his status as a bastard i.e. that his father isn't his biological father. But he's aware that the circumstances he was born in were "wrong" enough that his mother was murdered for them, and he's aware that from a very young age, he was expected to atone for his mother's "sins". Because of the circumstances of his birth, he is very lucky that his father chose to kill Goni first that night and not him. Any psychological issues or illnesses: PTSD is the tip of the iceberg. Likely an anxiety disorder of some kind. Probably FLEAS from his shitty family. Meyers Briggs Personality Type: INTJ [introverted, ideas (over facts), thoughts, plans (over spontaneity)]. What do they love: Personal freedom. What is their passion: Fishing; justice. What do they hate: Slavers. Rapists. Sadists. He will and has murdered such people. What would they die for: Limsa Lominsa. Eorzea. (Until recently, he would deny this, but he very nearly did die for both, and now finds himself weirdly at peace with that fact.) What do they value: Respect, freedom, safety. Secret loves: Sweets, cigars, sex. Sexual behavior: Reserved and almost hesitant/guilty at first, then - as he comes to trust his partner - needy as all seven hells. Personal philosophies: Doing the right thing is more important than loyalty. Doing the right thing is more important than preserving the lives of those who do evil. Doing the right thing is more important than preserving his own life. Politics: Broadly liberal. Spirituality: Superstitious. Doesn't want to make anything more powerful than him angry. Doesn't worship anything in particular. Didn't believe Primals could be real until he saw one close-up. Believes in + is terrified of ghosts. Prejudices: Against other Xaela. He assumes them to be Dotharl-like until proven otherwise. Also, against Ul'dahns. He assumes them to be Brass Blade-like until proven otherwise. Greatest strength: His ability to adapt quickly and effectively to any given situation. Greatest weakness or flaw: His paranoia. It causes him to lose sight of the reality of situations, of what's important, and prevents him from developing healthy relationships. Their favourite attribute: In others: earnestness. In himself: humour. Least favourite attribute: In others: selfish arrogance. In himself: that he isn't truly Eorzean. Biggest secret: That he is a mass-murderer. Biggest fear: Pyrophobia. Phasmophobia - specifically, the fear that his father's ghost will haunt him. Ifrit is one big nasty trigger for both of these fears. Most likeable trait: He tries really hard to be a good person. Least likeable trait: He's obnoxious as hell. Also, an actual genuine mass-murderer. How they portray themself in public: He aims for "likeable" and, as a secondary trait, "trustworthy". Because it helps his work. Which is about spying on people. As a roleplayer, I aim for him to come across as "affable but unpredictable". Proudest accomplishment: Is also his biggest secret. Other accomplishments: Plenty in service of Limsa Lominsa. He also faced Ifrit and survived, though this was mostly due to the help and support of the Scions who rescued him. Biggest regret: Not performing his proudest accomplishment sooner. Most embarrassing moment: Having a meltdown because someone wore an Ifrit mask. Personality quirks: This dude manages to live with a lot of cognitive dissonance. Would they like to change anything about themself: He'd like to not have Echo visions any more. They've never been useful to him and they've always caused him strife. Short term or long term goals: Short term goals are always to resolve whatever investigation he's part of, and to make rent. His long term goal is to fully integrate himself into Eorzean society and hopefully live his days out as a naturalised Lominsan. Obstacles: His short term goals are antagonistic to the people he's investigating, so that's always going to be an obstacle. His long term goal is obstructed by his complicated past and the difficulties all immigrants face in Eorzea. Heroes or role models: Jacke. Merlwyb. Negative role models: Pretty sure some of his player-character acquaintances could fit this bill... Biggest life influence: Like it or not (he doesn't), his father. Likes or dislikes: Likes meat, the colour red, the number twelve. Favourite recreational media: Doesn't like books much right now because people keep recommending him stories and forgetting he can't read Eorzean. He wants a portable orchestrion or a music-linkshell (think like a radio station) to keep him company while he's rod-fishing, but he's still saving up. Hometown: Nomadic lifestyle on the Steppes of Othard. Past relationships: One First love: Goni First sexual experience: Was non-consensual. Major childhood events: Ongoing abuse Best memory: The first time he realised Morila was looking out for him Worst memory: Was pretty awful. Saddest memory: Hard to pick out among the crowd. Quality of childhood: 0/10 would not go again would not recommend to a friend Educational experience/level: Formal education is zero. Special skills or training: Was taught to read, write, and break codes by his family. Was also taught how to mimic others' social to gain their trust, how to steal, and how to kill efficiently. Anything un-skilled, needs work: Genuine social skills that don't rely on mimicry. Hobbies: Fishing. Major illnesses, accidents or traumas: Almost died trying to survive having been put before Ifrit; has burns all over his body from this. Police record/criminal record: Hasn't been caught for anything in Eorzea yet. Morning routine: Gets up; performs maintenance on his clothing, armour, weapons, and tools. Afternoon routine: Works. Usually at fishing; sometimes at Rogues' mission. Gets lunch in Limsa Lominsa. Evening routine: Works. Usually at Rogues' mission; sometimes at fishing. Eats dinner at home. Sometimes goes out to a party or performance. Watches Fight Club after work whenever it's on. Sleep habits: Erratic. His work schedules are flexible, so what counts as "morning" could be the actual morning or it could be just the few hours after he woke up at 5pm. He usually sleeps about seven hours a night. Link to comment
MaverickMissy Posted August 31, 2016 Author Share #6 Posted August 31, 2016 It makes me happy that people are getting such use out of this. If it helps people concoct things they may have otherwise not thought of regarding their characters, then I'm happy. :chocobo::chocobo::chocobo: On to the next! :chocobo::chocobo::chocobo: 1 Link to comment
Kuji The GR8 Wolf Posted September 4, 2016 Share #7 Posted September 4, 2016 THE BASICS: (may change if i cant use the name after character creation) Character name: Yan Aize, Liu Yaxi, Ai Shinozaki, Yang Yi, etc. Nickname: (depends on the name above)Origin of Nickname: -^ Birthdate: 30th Sun of the 3rd Umbral Moon Place of Birth: Southern Thanalan, Town of Little Ala Mhigo Ethnicity: Lalafell Religion: Worships the Twelve, spec. Halone. Height: 3"2.2" Weight: 40 lb Body type: Slim Eye color: Blue Glasses or Vision Enhancements: No Skin tone (pale, tan, olive, brown, etc) Pale Face shape: (round, square, oval, chubby, heart-shaped): Round Prominent features: Hair, Ear-rings, Eyes Tattoos or distinguishing marks: Black eye-liner around the eyes Casting choice (what actor do they resemble?): No one, but uses a Gothic like image General health: Disabilities, illnesses, or weaknesses: Anxiety, Overthinking Everything Fashion and style: Special jewelry: Aetherial Garnet Earrings (special), enchanted for communication among other things. Hair color: Black, with red highlights Hairstyle: Typically shoulder-length Grooming: Re-applys red hair dye for the highlights, for the end tips of the hair. Additional information: Garments variety base on what the character is doing. Mining she wears tunics for mining safely, and effectively. Making armer protective eye wear and heavy duty gloves. Same goes from making weapons. She has always made her own equipment. In-which shes highly known for, and often made alot of gil doing so. COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Languages spoken: Eorzean. Accent or dialect: Standard accent for Eorzeans, though with a very dark often gothic difference from her brother and sister Lalafells. Vocabulary/reading level: Very good. She was mentored throughout life by her parents, father being a weaponsmith and mother a blacksmith. Voice tone: Calm, dark sometimes, but firm, Favorite phrases: "Its All Good in The Hood" "Konnichiwa (Hello)" "Wana Hear a Joke?" Do they curse: Swaring under her breath in intense/baffling situations. Demeanor: Typically calm or lil bit of an attitude. Mannerisms: hard-work and respect, but distant and overly quiet while over-thinking everyithing. Gestures: Bowing her head, stomps her foot on the ground , plays with her hair, overly cute when seen lost in thought. Habitual behaviors (nail-biting, drumming fingers, hair fixing, etc.): Hair fixing, holding her hands behind her back. Posture: Hands behind her back with one leg behind the other, head tilted to the right or left based on her mood, staring off into nothing. PROFESSIONAL INFO: Current occupation: Miner/Armorer/Blacksmith Level of job satisfaction: High Standards Years at current occupation: Miner (1) /Armorer (1)/Blacksmith (1) Income: Fluctuates depending on job, enough to be comfortable with high necessities. Professional skills: Gladiator (training); Mineral mining, Crafting Metals for Armor and Weapons. Combat skills: Close-combat with swords and shields. Some magic to heal her own wounds. Additional information: --- LIVING CONDITIONS: Place of residence: Drifting around alot but made a home in Limsa Lominsa. Type of residence: Inn. Surrounding area (city, rural, etc): City. Describe residence: A mid-size, cozy, known inn with good drinks and a kind staff. Her rented room is big and cluttered with organized armors, metals, weapons, minerals, market spread-sheets/prices, and maps. Who do they live with: No one. Pets: None (plans to one soon). Overall quality of living conditions: Very organized. Home décor: Work in procgress - a bed, a nightstand, a chair, a chest. Walls are full of hanging tools, save for a few pinned maps and minerals for research. Important features of home: Lots of Mannequins for trying on armors, weapons stands to hold weapons, chests filled with different types of low-to-high minerals. Etc. Type of vehicle: Bennu and a Chocobo Age of vehicle: Unknown for her Bennu, chocobo appears to be an early adult. Defining characteristics of vehicle: Bennu red with orange for the tips of the wings and tail, chocobo with scoot black feathers. Quality of vehicle: Her Babe's! Describe vehicle: Brave but over-protective chocobo that Found being badly hurt surrounded by wild dogs. When She first found him, his feathers were bloody and broken, but as she took care of the bird, then later their true brightness began to show through. Kujiza isn't a large bird, and due to his upbringing, he has a thing about being over protective of her, and envy by other chocobos. Kujiza likes to be close to Her, for her comfort and protection. Additional information: --- PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS: Marital status: None Significant partner(s): None How did they meet partner: Unknown Nickname for partner: None Previous romantic partners: None Children: None Relationship with children: Unknown Step-children: None Important family: (will change based on my character's name later) Mother: Yayamo Manarido Age: 45 Living or deceased: Living Mother’s occupation: Blacksmith Father: Zorido Manarido Age: 52 Living or deceased: Living Mother’s occupation: Armoer Siblings: 2 Older Brohers Describe the quality of relationship with any significant family members: Loved by her parents, loathing rivalry between him and her older brothers, Fafajoni and Jajariku. Extended family: None Friends: Few Best Friend: Currently? None Describe relationship with friend(s): Mostly those within both her mother's blacksmith store and father's armor shop.Still no friends yet from the gladiator, marauder, conjurer guilds. Additional information: --- Relations: How does the character relate to: Spouse: Unknown Lover: Unknown Past lovers/spouses: Unknown Children: Unknown Friends: Unknown Employer: Respectful Underlings: Minions: Pets: Spoiled, Curious, gentle. Strangers: slient, distant. Opposite sex: flirty Same sex: Hardly impressed, but gets alone with them. Family members: Hatefulness towards her borthers, but loves her parents to heart. Competitors: Honor and respect Authority: Obedient to only her master's and teachers Enemies: No mercy, especially with the lives of close to her are on the line. Additional information: --- CHARACTER PERSONALITY AND PSYCHOLOGY: Any psychological issues or illnesses: Anxiety, Overthinking Everything Meyers Briggs Personality Type: INTJ What do they love: Family, Work, Mentors What is their passion: To Protect everyone What do they hate: Her brothers, those who hurt others, beggers, careless people, highly rich people who care only for coin and not his/her follow man. What would they die for: Honor, Protecting those cloth to her and those who need it. What do they value: Honor, Respect, Friendship, and Hard-work Secret loves: Adorable animals, high quality equipment and minerals, sweets, same sex Sexual behavior: Kinky, flirty Personal philosophies: Politics: Distant, uninvolved, supporter of personal freedom and creativity. Spirituality: Worships the Twelve, with Azeyma as his patron deity. Accepts others' beliefs, such as those held by races. Prejudices: Not very prejudiced, being a imaginative/strategic sort. She is intimidated by some female lalafells for their looks, having a mate but not to show it. Greatest strength: Honor , Hard-work & Loyalty Greatest weakness or flaw: Intimidated by female lalafells Their favorite attribute: (others) Optimism/hope. Least favorite attribute: (others) Cruelty, selfish. Biggest secret: Into the same sex, but goes both ways Biggest fear: That her biggest secret will be discovered by her parents Most likeable trait: (About self) Creative, Passionate. Least likeable trait: (About self) Being Intimidated. How are they perceived by others: Depends. Often Respected and known for her work. Proudest accomplishment: Having a supportive parents. Other accomplishments: Becoming a successful Paladin to protect people. Becoming an Leader of her own free company. Biggest regret: Not having loving brothers. Most embarrassing moment: Her face turn red very quickly when meets a cute female lalafell or male. Personality quirks: Too honest, works often to the point of passing out. Would they like to change anything about themselves: Her physical and mental strength. She desires to be stronger and to surpass her superiors. Short term or long term goals: To protect those she cares about, and to complete her work. Obstacles: Bring short Heroes or role models: Mother and Father Negative role models: Her Brothers Fafajoni and Jajariku Biggest life influence: Her Parents Likes or dislikes: female lalafell's/ other females (like), cruelity (dislikes), cute animals (likes), sweets (likes), hard-work (likes), lazyness (dislikes), honest man (like). Favorite book, movie, music, etc: Unknown Additional information: --- PAST HISTORY: Hometown: Little Ala Mhigo Past relationships: Romantically none First love: None First sexual experience: None Major childhood events: Best memory: Finding a rare shiny mineral when playing around her home. Worst memory: Brothers picking on her and taking her stuff. Saddest memory: Seeing her grandfather pass away. Quality of childhood: Loved but sheltered. Educational experience/level: Home taught through books and learning from her experienced mother and father. Knows basic history, geography, mathematics, and biology. Significant school experiences: Apprenticeship at the Gladiator, Armorer, Blacksmith, Conjurer, Marauder, and the Mining Guild's each for several months. Special skills or training: Gladiator, Armorer, Blacksmith, Conjurer, Marauder, and the Mining Anything un-skilled, needs work: All protection and healing forums of magic, cooking, making time for others. Hobbies: Finding rare items, reading cartoons, making money off her work, running her own company, and playing with her 2 pets. Major illnesses, accidents or traumas: Anxiety, Overthinking Everything Police record/criminal record: stealing food even if its to help her family DAILY LIFE: Morning routine: Work Afternoon routine: Work Evening routine: Relax Sleep habits: balls up in the covers only her nose sticking out. Additional information: BACKSTORY: Born in little ala mhigo in the harsh desert. Her mother was a blacksmith while her father was a armoer, they both raised and taught their daughter how to work in their fields. Her brothers where always mean and rude to her giving her a reason to hate them alot. Went to learn other stuff then what her parents had been teaching her, becoming a gladiator, while also learning different skills from conjurer for healing and protective magic, marauder, and mining. Link to comment
Ryss Posted September 5, 2016 Share #8 Posted September 5, 2016 Woo, I did it. This was a great exercise, seeing as Qo'an is a new toon for me. Character name: Qo'an Dazkar Nickname: Qo Origin of Nickname: 'Qo' is simply a shortening of her first name. Birthdate: 7th Sun of the 5th Umbral Moon (mid 20s). Place of Birth: Othard. Ethnicity: Xaela (Au Ra). Religion: The Twelve, specifically Nymeia. Height: 5'4'' (5 fulms, 4 ilms) Weight: 110 lbs (110 ponze) Body type: Slender, scholarly. Eye color: Blue with sky blue limbal rings. Glasses or Vision Enhancements: No. Skin tone: Deep olive. Face shape: Heart-shaped. Prominent features: Limbal rings, dark scales.. things typical of her race. Tattoos or distinguishing marks: None. Casting choice: Son Ga-In General Health Disabilities, illnesses, or weaknesses: Qo was born with a weak heart and easily falls to exhaustion from physical exertion. She takes numerous pills and draughts to help with her condition. Fashion and Style Special jewelry: None. Hair color: Chocolate brown. Hairstyle: Bangs, longer at the sides, and shortened in the back. Grooming: Impeccable. Languages spoken: Qo speaks both Eorzean and a few Xaela dialects. Accent or dialect: Sharlayan. Vocabulary/reading level: Academic. Voice tone: Pleasant with a touch of arrogance. Favorite phrases: "Tcha!" Do they curse: Occasionally. Demeanor: Dignified and collected, perhaps almost business-like. Mannerisms: When curious, she cants her head.. which she does in almost every conversation. Gestures: A lot of hand waving when she speaks. Habitual behaviors: Touching / adjusting the rings at her horns. Posture: Tall, confident. Current occupation: Navigator / Healer - (Fortuneteller). Level of job satisfaction: High. Years at current occupation: Nearly a decade. Income: Moderate. Professional skills: Reading / writing fluently, high knowledge of astronomy, healing arts. Combat skills: Astromancy. Place of residence: Varies, currently enjoys Limsa Lominsa. Type of residence: Inn. Surrounding area (city, rural, etc): City. Describe residence: The rented room is small, yet made even smaller by the amount of books and scrolls stacked across the desk, floor, and bed trunk. Who do they live with: No one. Pets: None. Overall quality of living conditions: Moderate. Home décor: Inn provided. Important features of home: A very large window to view the ocean. Type of vehicle: Bataar, a chocobo. Age of vehicle: Adult (trained). Defining characteristics of vehicle: He's a big, yellow bird. Quality of vehicle: Healthy and strong! Describe vehicle: Purchased in a visit to Gridania from an Ishgardian vendor, Bataar is a well groomed specimen. Marital status: Single. Significant partner(s): None. How did they meet partner: N/A. Nickname for partner: N/A. Previous romantic partners: Qo has admired a few scholars from afar, but chose to focus on her studies rather than pursue a romantic relationship. So.. none. Children: None. Relationship with children: N/A. Step-children: N/A. Important family: (Adopted) Mother: Zayaat Kha Age: 50s Living or deceased: Living. Mother’s occupation: Instructor in Sharlayan. (Adopted) Father: Nellaux Louvair Age: 60s Living or deceased: Living. Father’s occupation: Sage of Sharlayan (Linguist). Friends: Various in Sharlayan. Best Friend: Halldora Blacke Describe relationship with friend(s): Halldora and Qo met in Ishgard and promptly hit it off. They have a deadpan sort of joking relationship and frequently poke fun at each other. How does the character relate to: Spouse: N/A. Lover: N/A. Past lovers/spouses: N/A. Children (not hers): Pleasant, motherly. Friends: Pleasant, poking fun. Employer: Professional, respectful. Underlings: Stoic, expects their best. Minions: N/A. Pets: N/A. Strangers: Distant friendliness. Opposite sex: Polite. Same sex: Polite. Family members: Loyal. Competitors: Distant. Authority: Polite, obedient. Enemies: Raisin' her nose. Any psychological issues or illnesses: None. Meyers Briggs Personality Type: LOGISTICIAN (ISTJ-A) What do they love: Exploration, seeing the world. What is their passion: Astrology / astromancy. Charting the skies! What do they hate: War, death.. a typical answer. What would they die for: Sharlayan, her adoptive family. What do they value: Duty, family, country. Secret loves: Alcohol, cats, pastries. Oh gods, the pastry love is real. Sexual behavior: N/A. Personal philosophies: Politics: Disinterested. Spirituality: Somewhat intrigued. Though she worships the Twelve, she is open to other forms of religion, especially that of her own people; however, this is more for a pursuit of knowledge. Prejudices: Qo has a general prejudice, as most Sharlayans do, thinking the rest of the world is barbaric. Greatest strength: Level-headed - she remains calm under pressure and will always keep to her word. Greatest weakness or flaw: Logical to a fault and harshly blunt, impulsively lacking empathy until realizing her actions. Their favorite attribute (of others): Hard-worker. Least favorite attribute (of others): Naivety. Biggest secret: Not a large secret - she has a moderate to severe heart condition that requires medication. Biggest fear: Death from said heart condition. Most likeable trait (of herself): Practical. Least likeable trait (of herself): Stubborn. How are they perceived by others: Cold, dignified. Proudest accomplishment: Graduation! Other accomplishments: There are quite a few, though she loves to think back on a time where she navigated a Lominsan ship through a series of heavy storms back to port. Biggest regret: Humiliating another student during a public lecture. Most embarrassing moment: Collapsing in the midst of teaching an astromancy lesson. She had forgotten her medicine earlier that morning. Personality quirks: When overloaded emotionally, she tends to just turn and walk off (blushing furiously). Would they like to change anything about themselves: Qo would like to be more emotionally available at times.. and then more distant at times. She goes back and forth. Honestly, she isn't comfortable with her own personality. Short term or long term goals: No specific goals at the moment. She is enjoying work and living, wandering the world. Obstacles: None. Heroes or role models: The current Sage of the Astrologians (name unknown). Negative role models: N/A. Biggest life influence: Her adoptive father, Nellaux. He always encouraged her studying, but also condoned risking relationships for the pursuit of knowledge. Hometown: Unknown. Past relationships: A few shallow friendships during her schooling. First love: None. First sexual experience: N/A. Major childhood events: Best memory: Casting her first (successful) spell from her first star globe. Worst memory: Failing to reach a very important deadline for a paper due to health complications. Saddest memory: Losing a friend over a scholarly competition. Quality of childhood: Good, albeit rigorously structured. Educational experience/level: Sharlayan, high. Significant school experiences: Too many! Special skills or training: Astromancy - combat, healing, and fortune-telling / Astronomy. Anything un-skilled, needs work: Most everything else - technical skills, crafting skills, etc. Hobbies: Reading / writing / sketching. Major illnesses, accidents or traumas: Ongoing heart problems. Police record/criminal record: None. Morning routine: 5:00am – Waking up! 5:15am – Morning stretches, looking over her to-do list. 6:00am – A good breakfast / tea with her medication. Got to stay healthy! 7:00am – Off to do whatever duties are needed - work, errands, etc. Afternoon routine: 1:00pm – A pause for lunch and to consult the star globe. Qo takes her next set of medication (a draught). 2:00pm – Returns to work, whatever that may be. Evening routine: 4:00pm – End of her day! She quickly heads off to dinner. 5:00pm – Anything she fancies, though she normally returns to her room or views the stars for pleasure. 7:30pm – Consults her star globe regarding astral positions for the following day. Creates her to-do list. 8:00pm – Nightly bath, medication. 9:00pm - Sleep. Link to comment
Taejin Posted September 5, 2016 Share #9 Posted September 5, 2016 THE BASICS: Character name: Taejin Gensei Nickname: Tae Origin of Nickname: Pet name given by a fellow free company member. It stuck. Birthdate: 27th Sun of the 2nd Astral Moon (March 27th) Place of Birth: Unknown (raised in Doman border village) Ethnicity: Unknown Religion: Doman Worships the Twelve, primarily Llymlaen Height: 3 fulms Weight: 32 ponze (don't quote me on this, just a generalization) Body type: Popo- ...small Eye color: Left- Deep blue, Right- Violet Glasses or Vision Enhancements: None Skin tone (pale, tan, olive, brown, etc): Pale Face shape: (round, square, oval, chubby, heart-shaped): Chubby Prominent features: None Tattoos or distinguishing marks: Clan tattoo on left cheek Casting choice (what actor do they resemble?): Won't even attempt this one General health: Healthy Disabilities, illnesses, or weaknesses: Poor control of non-lightning/wind aspected aetherial energies (Does that count?) Fashion and style (what do they wear, how do they wear it?): Prefers a combination of form and function. Dons "classy" apparel to look presentable, yet wears heavy duty crafter gloves/boots and body armor under his outfit in case of emergencies. VERY RARELY seen without his bowler hat. Special jewelry: None Hair color: Dark blue w/ violet tips Hairstyle: Tied back into a ponytail Grooming: Very neat Additional information: COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Languages spoken: Eorzean, Doman Accent or dialect: Limsan-influenced, Doman accent will fade in or out when agitated Vocabulary/reading level: Educated Voice tone: Soft-spoken Favorite phrases: "...Morning." (He's so withdrawn from the concept of time, he's decided to make this his standard greeting) Do they curse: Prefers not to Demeanor: Courteous Mannerisms: Gestures: Crosses arms Habitual behaviors (nail-biting, drumming fingers, hair fixing, etc.): Spins wrench in hand when thinking Posture: Stands straight, head down PROFESSIONAL INFO: Current occupation: Engineer Level of job satisfaction: Very satisfied Years at current occupation: 7 Income: Steady (enough to maintain and furnish a home) Professional skills: Armorsmithing, Blacksmithing, Goldsmithing Combat skills: Marksmanship (both archery and firearms), Use of Magitek in combat, Pugilism, close qurters combat with short blades, Doman shinobi arts Additional information: LIVING CONDITIONS: Place of residence: The Goblet, Western Thanalan Type of residence: small house Surrounding area (city, rural, etc): suburban Describe residence: Unassuming, quiet... except for the forge in the back Who do they live with: No one Pets: None Overall quality of living conditions: Better than average Home décor: ...Well; its comfortable, at least Important features of home: Again, the forge. Type of vehicle: Enlil (White Lanner) Age of vehicle: Unknown Defining characteristics of vehicle: The bubbles Quality of vehicle: Near fully recovered Describe vehicle: Found injured during an expedition into the Vanu territory of Neverreap, Taejin decided to nurse it back to health after noting its similarities to trained cloudkin back in Doma. Of course, Tae being a Lalafell, he rides on ITS shoulders. Additional information: PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS: Marital status: Single Significant partner(s): None (The sad just keeps coming...) How did they meet partner: SO Nickname for partner: MUCH Previous romantic partners: SAD Children: None Relationship with children: N/A, though checks on the Miqo'te child in Idyllshire every so often Step-children: None Important family: the Gensei clan Mother: Yurei Gensei Age: Est. early 80s Living or deceased: Living(?) Mother’s occupation: Shinobi (assumed retired) Father: None Age:- Living or deceased:- Father’s occupation:- Siblings: None Describe the quality of relationship with any significant family members: None Extended family:- Friends: Would like to expand this one) Best Friend: Bakkuda Gensei Describe relationship with friend(s): Snarky, almost caustic back and forths between them, but will always have each others back. Pretty much platonic life partners. Additional information: How does the character relate to: Spouse: - Lover:- Past lovers/spouses:- Children: Doting Friends: Supportive Employer: Tends to generalize orders Underlings:- Minions: Don't get me started~ Pets:- Strangers: Silent Opposite sex: Curl up into a ball and hyper-venti- I-I mean, Nervous Same sex: Timid Family members: Elation Competitors: ...eh. Authority: Won't fight it, but doesn't fully care for it. Enemies: Pure, focused aggression ( tranquil fury, or if reaching his immensely high boiling point, straight unstoppable rage) Additional information: CHARACTER PERSONALITY AND PSYCHOLOGY: Any psychological issues or illnesses: Acute Avoidant Personality Disorder Meyers Briggs Personality Type: ISFJ What do they love: Magitek What is their passion: Engineering What do they hate: Subjugation What would they die for: Friends and Family What do they value: Relationships Secret loves: Cute things ...don't judge me. Sexual behavior: None... Personal philosophies: "A man's worth is defined by no one but himself; but only through bonding with others are our lives enriched" Politics: Prefers to avoid Spirituality: Low-key Prejudices: None (See philosophy) Greatest strength: Remaining calm under pressure Greatest weakness or flaw: Indecisiveness Their favorite attribute: Outgoing...ness Least favorite attribute: Disdain Biggest secret: He's an ex-Garlean operative Biggest fear: Dragons (Silvertear'll do that) Most likeable trait: Patience Least likeable trait: Tends to disappear from conversation How are they perceived by others: Kind, if withdrawn Proudest accomplishment: Surviving Silvertear Other accomplishments: becoming a succesful engineer Biggest regret: Surviving Silvertear Most embarrassing moment: Obtaining the Wind-Up Succubus minion Personality quirks: Spacey Would they like to change anything about themselves: Be more assertive Short term or long term goals: None. Lives day by day Obstacles: Dravania Heroes or role models: His adoptive mother, Yurei Negative role models: Garlemald Biggest life influence: the Battle of Silvertear Skies Likes: Magitek, guns, cute things, food, sleeping, rest, conversation Dislikes: Violence, dwelling on the past, dragons, exploitation Favorite book, movie, music, etc: - Additional information: PAST HISTORY: Hometown: No Name Past relationships: - First love: Mide... believe it or not. First sexual experience:- Major childhood events: Being rescued from the pillaged caravan and adopted into a shinobi family Best memory: a race with Bakkuda to see who claimed the life of an assassination target first... good times. It was a draw. Worst memory: Bakkuda winning the next one, and NEVER LETTING HIM FORGET IT. Saddest memory: Leaving home as a Garlean conscript Quality of childhood: In his specific circumstance, good; if unorthodox. Educational experience/level: Learned. Can read and write. Knowledgeable in engineering and magitechnology, both modern and ancient. Significant school experiences: Lost track of time while perusing texts at the Skysteel Manufactory, ignoring his lesson to learn the intricacies of the Aetherotransformer. Failing to get his attention, Rostnsthal shot and completely destroyed said text. Neither Stephanivien nor Taejin were amused. Special skills or training: Machinistry, Engineering (Metalworking, both overt and minute) Anything un-skilled, needs work: Aether control Hobbies: Sleeping Major illnesses, accidents or traumas: Harbors an intense aversion to dragons, having barely survived and escaped the Battle of Silvertear Skies. Avoids Mor Dhona and Dravania by extension (though recent developments in the Dragonsong War are beginning to curb this mindset.) Police record/criminal record: None DAILY LIFE: Morning routine: Routine? Afternoon routine: What Evening routine: Routine? Sleep habits: Whenever he's not busy. HOLY Jesus, I no longer have a good reason to not have my Wiki finished. Link to comment
Cecily Jisi Posted September 5, 2016 Share #10 Posted September 5, 2016 THIS IS INSANE!! So I'm gonna give it a go! THE BASICS: Character name: Cecily Jisi Nickname: Sometimes "Ceci" with close friends. Origin of Nickname: Not really hard to guess. Birthdate: 7/1/1554 (had to do math on this one) Place of Birth: Gridania Ethnicity: Miqo'te Religion: I mean... not really? Height: 5ft. 6in. Weight: You don't ask a girl her weight! Body type: Slim, a little bit busty. Eye color: Purple (one is brighter than the other for a subtle detail) Glasses or Vision Enhancements: Usually wears glasses. Doesn't really need them. Skin tone (pale, tan, olive, brown, etc): A tad paleish Face shape: (round, square, oval, chubby, heart-shaped): sorta roundish Prominent features: A scar across the face (added to symbolize the ending of Before the Dawn) Tattoos or distinguishing marks: See above Casting choice (what actor do they resemble?): Physically? I dunno. Voice-wise? Laura Bailey. General health: Pretty good all around Disabilities, illnesses, or weaknesses: Has a bit of Madness in her after visiting the World of Darkness more than once. Fashion and style (what do they wear, how do they wear it?): Usually something sleek or comfy, all depends on the glamour she uses. Special jewelry: The Yo-Kai Watch. You will always see it on her. Hair color: Mint green with chocolate brown highlights. Hairstyle: (Minfilia's from the Mog Station.) Grooming: Showers almost daily. Additional information: I'll think about it near the end. COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Languages spoken: Whatever the normal language is (Let's just call it English), and some Drivanian she learned from an old Auri (see backstory) Accent or dialect: Not really much of one (pain in the ass to type that way) Vocabulary/reading level: Above average, but nothing too special. Voice tone: Like Laura Bailey in the Saints Row games. (See example here: ) Favorite phrases: "Not with that attitude!" "Nothing in this world is a coincidence. Everything is inevitable." Do they curse: "What's a filter?" Demeanor: Energetic, a bit hot-headed at times, but also quite shy. Mannerisms: (See voice tone) Gestures: Very expressive. She tends to be very "animated" Habitual behaviors (nail-biting, drumming fingers, hair fixing, etc.): Posture: Pretty good I guess. PROFESSIONAL INFO: Current occupation: Is travelling a job? Level of job satisfaction: Meh? Years at current occupation: A few now. Income: None. Professional skills: Pretty good at mining alumen (not good at selling it) Combat skills: LVL 60 BLM good. Additional information: Again, see end. LIVING CONDITIONS: Place of residence: A rented room in the Quicksand Type of residence: Rent Surrounding area (city, rural, etc): Ul'Dah Describe residence: It's a room in the Quicksand inn. Who do they live with: Momodi Pets: (Depending on the minion out) Overall quality of living conditions: Again, it's the Quicksand inn. Home décor: The inside of a room in the Quicksand inn. Important features of home: IT'S A FUCKING INN! SHE HAS NO REAL HOME!! Type of vehicle: Stolen Magitek Reaper Armor. Age of vehicle: She's had it for a couple months now. Defining characteristics of vehicle: Giant metal death machine. Quality of vehicle: Has modifications added. Describe vehicle: It's a standard Magitek Reaper-class Armor suit with modifications including speakers (she loves using music to set the mood), a function that makes the Armor "roar", simple AI functions including detecting hostile targets and activating defensive measures. Additional information: See end (if I have any at this point) PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS: Marital status: Single Significant partner(s): None How did they meet partner: Who? Nickname for partner: Empty space! Previous romantic partners: Still none Children: Noooooope Relationship with children: None Step-children: Who would want to marry Cecily? Important family: Mother: Age: Living or deceased: (All you need to know is both parents were killed when Cecily was 2. That's all she remembers of them) Mother’s occupation: Father: Age: Living or deceased: (All you need to know is both parents were killed when Cecily was 2. That's all she remembers of them) Father’s occupation: Siblings: Nooooooone Describe the quality of relationship with any significant family members: Extended family: Still none Friends: Best Friend: Tammy. Describe relationship with friend(s): Freely makes sex jokes with each other. Additional information: How does the character relate to: Spouse: None Lover: None Past lovers/spouses: None Children: None Friends: Some really good ones Employer: Momodi maybe? Underlings: None Minions: (She likes having a lot of wind-ups) Pets: Depends on the minions she has out Strangers: Who are you? Opposite sex: Sup I guess? Same sex: See video: Family members: Dead. Competitors: Will die > Authority: "I'll comply to the best of my ability... or fucks to give." Enemies: "Those guys suck." Additional information: CHARACTER PERSONALITY AND PSYCHOLOGY: Any psychological issues or illnesses: Has a bit of madness in her head thanks to the World of Darkness visits mentioned before. Also some Aspergers Syndrome. Meyers Briggs Personality Type: That's uh... too complex for me to understand. What do they love: Food, Magitek technology, and fluffy things (i.e. Moogles and Komasan). What is their passion: Seeing the world. What do they hate: Racism. What would they die for: The usual "I fight for my friends" shtick. What do they value: Not being a general dick. Secret loves: None. Sexual behavior: The booty is everything, baby. Personal philosophies: No such thing as coincidence, and there is no sanity clause. Politics: "Nanamo is very adorable." Spirituality: Not really Prejudices: A bit wary about those living in Ishgard because of how judgmental they can be. Greatest strength: Her unpredictability. Greatest weakness or flaw: A fine, round booty. Their favorite attribute: Not sure I completely get the question. Least favorite attribute: Not sure I completely get the question. Biggest secret: If I told you, it wouldn't be a secret! Biggest fear: Abandonment. Most likeable trait: Those with the understanding and patience towards Cecily. Least likeable trait: Being a dick. How are they perceived by others: Proudest accomplishment: Stealing a suit of Magitek. Other accomplishments: Travelling into the World of Darkness, obtaining the Yo-Kai Watch, learned Drivanian from an Auri. Biggest regret: What's that? Most embarrassing moment: (In-game: Spending most of Final Steps of Faith eating dirt) Personality quirks: Unpredictable at times. Would they like to change anything about themselves: (In-game: Give Cecily one of those Dusk Elezen tattoos that go over the eye so I can make her look corrupted with Phazon from Metroid Prime) Short term or long term goals: Just making money right now. Obstacles: The goddamn Market Board being over-saturated as hell with crap. Heroes or role models: Cecily Harvey. Negative role models: I don't understand the question. Biggest life influence: Legends of heroes from long ago (AKA past Final Fantasy titles) Likes or dislikes: Favorite book, movie, music, etc: Book; "How to Archer: The Ultimate Guide to Espionage and Style and Women and Also Cocktailes Ever Written" by Sterling Archer. Movie; THOSE EXIST IN EORZEA?! Music; quite a lot. Jazz, Celtic Metal, and anything else that helps set the mood. Additional information: PAST HISTORY: Hometown: Gridania Past relationships: None First love: None First sexual experience: A lady never tells~ Major childhood events: Best memory: Finally leaving Gridania to see the world. Worst memory: I mean, parents getting killed at two kinda sucks. Saddest memory: I mean, parents getting killed at two kinda sucks. Quality of childhood: Homeless for the most part. Educational experience/level: Enough to get by. Significant school experiences: I guess in BLM magic. Special skills or training: THM and BLM training. Anything un-skilled, needs work: Every other Class. Hobbies: Wandering aimlessly, eating, and trying to make money. Major illnesses, accidents or traumas: None really. Police record/criminal record: Fortunately none. DAILY LIFE: Morning routine: Wake up and get food. Afternoon routine: Whatever happens happens, man. Evening routine: Find shit to do. Sleep habits: Sleeps usually well. Additional information: I stopped caring about this part. BACKSTORY: I am making this brief: Cecily was born in Gridania. Her parents were killed when she was two. She mostly learned from an old Auri man that looked after her every now and then (and sometimes Kan-E-Senna). Once she was ready to be on her own, she set off into the world. She eventually began magic teachings from a Dimensional Witch who taught her some rather philosophical understandings for several years. After her teachings, she found herself in Ul'Dah, where she now pays rent in the Quicksand Inn and lives with Momodi. Sorry, I'm not spending all day thinking off three paragraphs worth of info. Link to comment
Sylentmana Posted September 16, 2016 Share #11 Posted September 16, 2016 Oh I live for these types of things! I'll work on it and post it on here within the next couple of days. Link to comment
Caspar Posted September 16, 2016 Share #12 Posted September 16, 2016 While I'm not about to reveal everything, there's probably nothing on here that isn't already on my wiki. It would be less fun to just know stuff and not find them out ICly, so I trust other RPers to use what I write OOCly with discretion, and that rule applies to this as well. THE BASICS: Character name: Virara Nickname: Wakuwa ("Pig," uncommon Othardian islander dialect.) Origin of Nickname: Only known and used by her Master. Derogatory. It was in reference to her appetite and her race's generic figure. Pigs are also surprisingly clever, but her Master belittles her intelligence, so the indirect compliment is dubious. Birthdate: Unknown Place of Birth: Unknown, possibly South Sea Islands or an island community in the Sea of Jade. Ethnicity: Plainsfolk Lalafell Religion: Faithless. Height: 3'7" and growing. (Unusually tall) Weight: 50 ponze (Unusually heavy) Body type: Slim, toned, a bit lanky (For a Lalafell anyway.) Eye color: Red Glasses or Vision Enhancements: None Skin tone: Healthy, a bit flushed. Was once tanned, but has since faded. Face shape: Round, soft cheeks, small nose, sharp eyes. Prominent features: Left eye is permanently dilated from an old injury. Due to constricted iris, one eye appears lighter than the other, and is permanently frozen in a glare. Tattoos or distinguishing marks: Several whipping scars on the back, some cut and puncture wounds on the torso, crisscrossing scratches on the hands, forearms and elbows. Most fairly faint. Casting choice: Akesaka Satomi (Voice) General health: Abnormally robust physical fitness, strong bone structure, never seems to contract illnesses, sky high metabolism requires constant feeding, unusually warm body temperature. Disabilities, illnesses, or weaknesses: Arthritic pains in hand joints from training, muscle sores. Severe "Allergy" ranging from nausea to seizures when outside aether attempts to manipulate her body's aetheric flow. (Such as in magical healing, or in teleportation.) Fashion and style (what do they wear, how do they wear it?): Dark reddish brown goatskin eye patch, her iconic accessory. A threadbare leather coat, her dhalmelskin climbing jacket, a variety of loose shorts, black leather boots, a few loose, fraying shirts. Often wears just a cloth sash over the chest as an undershirt/undergarment. Virara owns nicer clothing gifted to her by others, but those were more to the proclivities of her friends, and she wouldn't be caught dead wearing a skirt by choice. Almost all her favored clothing tends to be unisex or masculine, either warm or easy to move in, and most importantly, cheap. Special jewelry: A wooden magatama earring she may have carved herself, a pair of converted arrowhead earrings (To fit in), rose quartz peach-blossom earrings (Gifted, never wears them.) Hair color: Faded maroon, dyed to resemble Doman black, but ends up looking purple. Hairstyle: Loose, small pigtails tied high with ribbons. A bit messier and smaller than the game can portray. Grooming: Careful brushing, takes care of her hair more than anything else in particular. Uninterested in cosmetics and doesn't have much need of them anyway. She's been considered cute before despite her behavior, and some other Lalafell seem to see her as statuesque, for one of their kind anyway. Despite this, she does little to maintain it. Additional information: Zealously sticks to the same exact look without fail. Violently resists attempts to change her hairstyle from what Master gave her, and never allows others to see her without the eyepatch. COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Languages spoken: Doman (Fluent), Eorzean (Advanced) Accent or dialect: In Doman, speaks in a rough, low class, masculine way, similar to her Master. In Eorzean, no accent to a conspicuous degree, extremely literal, some odd turns of phrase, but otherwise conversant. Vocabulary/reading level: Doman (Literate), Eorzean (Mostly literate, though some vernacular confuses her.) Voice tone: Very quiet, breathy, monotone. In Doman, much the same, though noticeably more rude. Favorite phrases: "Master is Master," "This is difficult," "I see," "'First Language' (Use of force)," "Do not trouble me," "...," "Vulgar" (Virara's personalized term for all knowledge not learned from Master, not used in as derogatory a sense as the word implies, but carries an insinuation of less innate worth.) Do they curse?: In Eorzean, never. In Doman, regularly, but it is imitative, with little emotion behind it. Demeanor: Icy to the point of resembling a lifeless doll until she moves or speaks. When in combat, an intense, unsavory zeal surfaces from deep within, though it is muted and filtered through her flat affect. Outwardly uninterested in conversation, blunt to a fault and extremely literal. Sometimes almost childish in her curiosity, but hides it as well as she is able. Mannerisms: Loosening and tightening her hands at the approach of others, glancing at the hands, feet, and chest of any new face in one motion. Gestures: Nodding, scratching her chin in thought, pressing a hand over her heart, flexing her fingers and knuckles. Habitual behaviors: Staring, even when it would be rude. She stares with such intensity that it's honestly pretty creepy, even for people she seems to get along with. Posture: Straight, with a relaxed yet tense attitude that betrays her martial arts training to the initiated. PROFESSIONAL INFO: Current occupation: Sellsword (Unofficial). Previously vagrant, laborer. Level of job satisfaction: None in particular. Work only interests her insomuch as it provides food, gear, and shelter. If it can enhance her training, so much the better. Years at current occupation: A month at best. Income: At Neverfar's Tavern discretion. Some side money from the few leves she can acquire and day labor jobs. Almost all of it used up by food and maintenance costs. Professional skills: Many minor skills, but nothing to a professional level. At best she is an unskilled laborer with some background in gardening and fishing. No experience marketing herself or negotiating a contract. Frequent accidents and damage to tools/products make her ineligible for most work. Combat skills: Martial artist (Extreme proficiency), rope dart (Improvised weapon), throwing objects at lethal velocity. Stealth and burglary proficiency. Focused stare occasionally can cause nervous torpor through unknown, possibly hypnotic means, but this is unconscious and accidental, very rare. Understanding of common and uncommon martial arts styles. Observational insight. Focused, meditative mind. Acquired immunity to common animal and alchemical toxins. Minor knowledge of torture methods. Not very skilled at military strategy or squad-large scale tactics. Additional information: Virara cannot use magic. An attempt to teach her how to open a Chakra failed, though the potential is there given sufficient time. It is unknown whether her aetheric condition is physical or the result of a mental block. LIVING CONDITIONS: Place of residence: Neverfar's Tavern, Mist Type of residence: Tavern, mercenary guild and aetherical research organization Surrounding area (city, rural, etc): Mixed residential and commerical Lominsan neighborhood Describe residence: A converted storeroom, stuffed behind the wall of the mercenary training area Who do they live with: Mercenaries, tavern employees, other friends of the Company Pets: (Top Secret) One centipede. Two tarantulas. One black scorpion. Two chigoe larvae. One small praying mantis. Virara does not name them nor will admit to having them or acknowledge them as pets. Wants to expand her collection to fighting beetles from overseas, but they are impossible to find... Overall quality of living conditions: Spartan, but that's how she likes it. She owns very little aside from training equipment, books for cultural study, a few large sacks and a bedroll. Home décor: Nothing, except for an out-of-place bonsai tree. Her living space is otherwise devoid of personal touches. Important features of home: (Top Secret) Her collection is hidden in jars under her bed. Virara never admits to having hobbies, stressing that her training is the only thing that matters, yet despite this she finds herself unconsciously drawn to collecting bugs. Type of vehicle: Tebasaki (Chicken Wing), a shedding, extremely ugly runt of a chocobo Age of vehicle: 10 Defining characteristics of vehicle: Ornery, violent, always biting her and pecking her. Often throws her off and wanders aimlessly until she whistles for him again, upon which he may or may not return. Quality of vehicle: Noisy, unreliable, uncomfortable ride, no special features, breaks down frequently, unsafe Describe vehicle: He looks more like a crow than a Chocobo at times, such is his unattractive, inky coat and long coarse feathers. He may be a mutt of various Chocobo breeds, or some outlier. He can glide short distances in a manner similar to the aether-riding Ishgardian Black Chocobo, but he generally refuses to do this with Virara on his back. Though he hates her, he always comes eventually if she whistles-just at his own leisure. Tebasaki likes Curiel roots and biting people. He dislikes anything smaller than him and hates anything larger than him. His "hobbies" are bullying the weak and wandering aimlessly looking for females. (A quest doomed to failure given that they're generally monopolized by the Ishgardian stables, but he is stubborn.) Additional information: Virara was scammed into buying Tebasaki by a few rogue poachers trying to get rid of their illegally acquired mount. Because he wanders and is very crafty, he's evaded capture so far, and it is hard to link him to Virara since he doesn't outwardly recognize her as his owner. As you can see, he is as much of an asshole as a bird can be, but that may be because Virara also considers him an emergency food source. That is the source of his name. PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS: Marital status: Single Significant partner(s): None How did they meet partner: N/A Nickname for partner: N/A Previous romantic partners: None Children: None Relationship with children: Virara hates kids Step-children: None Important family: None that she is aware of Mother: Unknown Age: Unknown Living or deceased: Unknown Mother’s occupation: Unknown Father: It's A Mystery Age: Who knows? Living or deceased: Un... Father’s occupation: Known. Siblings: You must be getting sick of Unknown by now. She's an orphan. Describe the quality of relationship with any significant family members: Pretty quiet. As in non-existent. Because she doesn't know any family. Extended family: Unknown is your friend, your closest family. Friends: She is loath to admit having friends, but Chachanji Gegenji, Memeli Meli, Leanne Delphium Best Friend: Chachanji Gegenji Describe relationship with friend(s): Virara takes uncharacteristic interest in their doings and will often unconsciously find herself sticking around with them or being defensive of them, even though she claims to lack any interest in knowing others. Additional information: Virara tends to show a developing closeness with irregular interest in their behavior and way of life, which usually irritates or confounds her at first. Normally she is utterly indifferent to other people, so this is a promotion of sorts. Given time, Virara develops an intense loyalty not unlike a faithful hound, but she will never owe up to it. She attaches very quickly to older women as sister figures due to her emotional immaturity. She is highly insensitive, but is capable of some harsh, but useful, insight into others character that may prove useful for close acquaintances if they can endure her cold, vaguely hostile front. How does the character relate to: Spouse: She is ignorant of marital relationships, and so far seems to think a spouse is a wrestling sparring partner. In at least one sense this is correct. Lover: She has never had one, but if she did, she'd probably only show affection through actions, not words. Past lovers/spouses: None. Children: Never had any, but she surely would be a harsh parent. Friends: Virara finds their behavior confusing, their interests irrelevant, their emotions unpredictable and wasteful, and their learning and choice of study "vulgar." However, they're fascinating to her, consuming a great deal of her thoughts, and she can't give them up these 'distractions,' no matter how hard she denies herself. Employer: Virara follows orders without question, and does not make excuses when she inevitably breaks something. Underlings: She has no underlings. If she had them she would be an intense, ruthless instructor, but one who does not feel she is deserving of the title of teacher. Minions: None. See above. Pets: Virara believes that she keeps the bug collection simply to observe animal behaviors and insect-fighting, to gain insight into Master's mind. However, she feeds them generously, and often live prey. Virara does not name her pets nor does she humanize them in any particular way, yet she continues to keep them around for reasons she seems willfully ignorant of. Strangers: A potential enemy until proven otherwise. She is always on her guard. However, Virara was instructed to show reverence to her elders of the same race in order to fit in. Opposite sex: Virara did not even know there was a difference between boys and girls until about a year before she traveled to Eorzea... Same sex: See above, except Virara is a bit more inclined to respect older female figures than men. Perhaps it's due to who raised her. Family members: None known. Competitors: She behaves coldly, but Virara is pretty hot-blooded inside, and will not take losing lightly no matter the circumstances, Losing to a rival is impetus for change and a learning experience, but also a point of shame. Authority: The only authority Virara truly respects is her Master. All others she either listens to out of convenience or informal personal compatibility. Enemies: "If a foe blocks your path, slay him, whether man, demon, or saint." So she was raised. Additional information: She regards all people over 25 as 'old' and refers to other Lalafell in that age range by something like "aunt," "uncle," "grandfather," "grandmother," etc. This can be, and has been, unintentionally insulting. Until coming to Eorzea, Virara knew almost nothing of the concept of love, familial or otherwise. CHARACTER PERSONALITY AND PSYCHOLOGY: Any psychological issues or illnesses: Phantosmia (Phantom scent.), Lilapsophobia (Fear of typhoon weather.), Merinthophobia (Fear of being bound.) Stockholm Syndrome (Maybe?...) Meyers Briggs Personality Type: Logistician (ISTJA), though a faintly impulsive and reluctantly emotional one. What do they love: Nothing (In reality, most likely studying martial arts and Master.) What is their passion: Studying martial arts, training to kill Master. What do they hate: Master. What would they die for: To overcome Master. What do they value: Master's teachings Secret loves: None. Sexual behavior: Virgin. Not interested in/somewhat ignorant of sex. Personal philosophies: Master is the ultimate enemy and ultimate source of knowledge, the only being worthy of the zenith of personal respect. All other things in the world have worth, at times even being useful, but they are "vulgar" and beneath her supreme transcendence. She is the strongest, and is thus inherently right. There is no sentience without the ability to actively choose to harm someone out of malice or for a contrivance of reasoning, as animals only do so out of a survival need; i.e. murder is an inherent part of personhood. Emotions can't be ignored, but neither do they need to last. They're useful insomuch as they drive you to action, but nothing beyond that. They are "straw dogs" meant to be burnt as sacrificial fuel. They aren't meaningless because they're useless; they're meaningless because they are transient. Those who lack the ability to defend themselves and make no effort to correct the problem deserve nothing. Thinking about hypothetical situations is meaningless without strong evidence that it will occur soon. Dreaming about 'what if's' is a waste of time and focus. Likewise, flowery language that obfuscates your point is useless. Politics: Indifferent. She doesn't even hate the Garleans, and only considers them an enemy because her Master fought against them during their conquest of Othard. Spirituality: In Virara's words, "The gods don't know me, and I don't know them." She practices some Doman spiritual rituals unconsciously, but only out of imitation, not sincere piety. She has no particular reverence for the Twelve either. Prejudices: Virara irrationally fears and hates bald people, specifically those who aren't old enough to be naturally balding yet either are missing or have shaved their hair. Other than that, Virara is incapable of racism as she doesn't particularly distinguish between different cultures on a level higher than "I understand this well," or, "They confuse me." That being said, her manner of thinking/speaking have led her to make remarks that are unintentionally culturally insensitive in the past. Greatest strength: The ability to empty one's heart and accept everything surrounding her, either to learn or to be unaffected by turmoil or fugitive thoughts. Greatest weakness or flaw: Inflexibility, the inability to change paths or connect with others. Their favorite attribute: Self-control Least favorite attribute: Self-pity Biggest secret: Her strange disability that prevents her from manipulating her own aether. Biggest fear: She refuses to consciously acknowledge it, but the idea that she might die long before she is ready to face Master again. Generally that something will interfere with her seeing Master again. Most likable trait: Earnest Least likable trait: Insensitive How are they perceived by others: Severe, unemotional, rude, curious, reliable, honest, foreign, violent, ruthless, uncultured, thuggish. Proudest accomplishment: When she was deemed worthy to go on a training journey by Master. Other accomplishments: Killed a shark with her bare hands, helped defeat a spirit posing as a false primal, assisted in routing a conspiracy between mining families, fought with materia-enhanced tribeswomen, survived a long fall from an airship into the ocean, help slay a band of vicious pirates, helped thwart a terrorist bombing plot in Ul'dah. Biggest regret: She will not recognize it. A smaller one Virara is vaguely aware of is indirectly pushing some close friends toward harsh training and violent situations in order to become closer to her. Most embarrassing moment: The first time she was forced to wear a dress. Personality quirks: Virara remembers the names of almost everyone she meets. However, almost as if she is trying deliberately to convince herself they don't matter, refuses to use them for anyone but those closest to her, preferring to use a lazy nickname like "Bottle Man," or "Animal Keeper." She will use their name if pressured enough, but only reluctantly. Would they like to change anything about themselves: Though she is loathe to admit it, Virara would like to be able to better understand the thoughts and feelings of other people, even if she insists it is just to know her potential foes' weaknesses better. Short term or long term goals: To slay her Master. All short term goals are steps towards this ultimate objective, no matter how small. Obstacles: She is hounded by a mysterious stalker of dubious humanity, known as Tsuchigumo. This... thing seems to know her Master, but how? Heroes or role models: Master Negative role models: Master Biggest life influence: Master Likes or dislikes: Favorite book, movie, music, etc: None. She has books that she remembers, but they are either informational books, war history and tactical manuals, or grisly "stories" that may or may not have simply been disguised anecdotes from her Master... Additional information: There are a few people Virara looks up to for information and learning, but they aren't on the level of her Master as a role model. Chachanji Gegenji is probably the most notable of these, as she seems to on some level respect him despite their huge differences in philosophy. PAST HISTORY: Hometown: Lymlaen's Necklace, a tiny, unremarkable refugee shanty town on an atoll in the Sea of Jade. More accurately, she was there before the town was constructed from refugee ships that crashed or landed there on the way to Eorzea, so she actually might predate the name. Past relationships: None First love: None First sexual experience: None Major childhood events: Being stranded, her first encounter with other Spoken, her first successful mugging, being captured by Master, the day Master decided to recognize her as Spoken, the day she started training in the Martial Arts. Best memory: Doesn't think in terms of "best" or "worst," but probably surviving her first week of training. Worst memory: Being defeated and helpless at the hands of a particular foe, being bound and needing to be rescued from it. Saddest memory: An associate (friend) appearing to have killed herself for senseless reasons Virara was incapable of comprehending. Quality of childhood: Abysmal. There was scarcely anything that could considered even the most fleeting of happiness. However, as Virara doesn't know any other way of life, she considers it nothing special. Educational experience/level: Tutored/self-taught. Significant school experiences: No formal education. Special skills or training: Amateur understanding of botany, entomology, and culinary arts. Anything un-skilled, needs work: Accounting, rhetoric, creative arts. Hobbies: Bonsai-growing (Insists it is a mental training exercise.), bug collecting (Insists it is to better understand Master and Doman culture to find her weakness.) Major illnesses, accidents or traumas: Traumatized by a binding and maiming with mythril wire. Has never been sick, even with a common cold... Police record/criminal record: Although Virara is guilty of, among other things, murder, manslaughter, assault, theft, vagrancy and tax evasion, in the eyes of the law she's only wanted for property damage in Limsa. Which, well, doesn't mean much. Being something of an unregistered civilian with no permanent residence and living in a city of pirates helps her continue to live free. DAILY LIFE: Morning routine: Stretches and run, horse stance, breakfast. Other times, day labor or travel. Afternoon routine: Wooden dummy training, iron sand training, granite wheel training, lunch. Other times, day labor. Evening routine: Forms training (secret) or going into the wilderness to fight wild animals at night. Other times, fishing or collecting bugs. Sleep habits: Virara can sleep deeply anywhere, but typically is able to instantly wake up if she is disturbed. If she has trained hard though she will be out like a light and no amount of noise or even hitting will make her budge. She tries to get 7-8 hours of sleep a day if she can help it. Additional information: Her routine includes time set aside for work frequently due to her poverty, but it's sporadic. Generally every day is training, from dawn to dusk. She occasionally will adopt a more loose schedule to allow her to spar or to travel to exotic locations to train. The Sea of Clouds is the most frequent one. BACKSTORY: A ship wrecked orphan, Virara grew up as a feral child and urchin in her home island's refugee community. Knowing little of society's ways, the girl eventually mugged the wrong woman - the sole practitioner of a diabolic martial art and veteran of Doma's last struggle before Garlemald vassalized them. Treated as a slave and non-sentient animal, Virara's intense will to murder her Master and free herself amused the woman, and from that day on raised Virara as Spoken, giving her her name and training her in the martial arts. Though Virara accepted the training as a way to slay her captor, after years of practice and time spent together, the thought became distant somehow. After helping foil an assassination attempt upon Master, for reasons Virara didn't understand herself, the woman deemed her ready to go on a journey of training and ordered Virara to travel to Eorzea to seek out Hamon Holyfist, whom she had met only once but knew of as a talented fistfighter in those days, and train under or defeat him. Virara did the former, being an occasional sparring partner during his rehabilitation, and left the guild without ever learning of his diminished skill, assuming he was humoring her. For more information, vist my character's wiki, denoted in my sig. It's out of date but more or less accurate. Link to comment
Sounsyy Posted September 19, 2016 Share #13 Posted September 19, 2016 INCREDIBLY COMPLETE CHARACTER PLANNING SHEET THE BASICS: Character name: R'sunhsi Jahkob Nickname: Sounsyy Mirke Origin of Nickname: Hyuran bastardization of Miqo'te birth name. Birthdate: 11th Sun of the 6th Astral Moon, 1546 Place of Birth: The Cieldalaes Ethnicity: Seeker of the Sun Religion: Twelve reverent Height: 4'10" Weight: 140 Ponz Body type: Athletic, Swimmer Eye color: Avocado Green Glasses or Vision Enhancements: N/A Skin tone (pale, tan, olive, brown, etc): Lightly tanned. Face shape: (round, square, oval, chubby, heart-shaped): Round Prominent features: Gold eyeliner, Button nose, messy light brown hair. Tattoos or distinguishing marks: Small scar on left cheek through birthmarks. Casting choice (what actor do they resemble?): Freya Mevor General health: Disabilities, illnesses, or weaknesses: PTSD, Alcoholism, Arthritis, Amputated Left Ring Finger Fashion and style (what do they wear, how do they wear it?): Special jewelry: None Hair color: Light Brown Hairstyle: Messy Ponytail Grooming: Lackluster Additional information: COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Languages spoken: Eorzean, learning a Near Eastern Dialect Accent or dialect: Lominsan accent, heavier around Lominsans. Voice claim is Australian. Vocabulary/reading level: Illiterate to Low. Voice tone: Alto. Favorite phrases: Usually curses. Do they curse: As often as possible. Demeanor: Volcanic. Tempestuous. Can be caring or motherly. Mannerisms: Gestures: Habitual behaviors (nail-biting, drumming fingers, hair fixing, etc.): Lip biting. Posture: Straight, efficient. PROFESSIONAL INFO: Current occupation: Barracuda Captain Level of job satisfaction: Medium to High Years at current occupation: 10 Income: Comfortable Professional skills: Sailing, Swimming, Tactician, Leadership, Rigging, Lines, Sailing, Quartermaster duties. Combat skills: Shield and sword, Pistol, Handtohand, Naval combat strategy. Additional information: LIVING CONDITIONS: Place of residence: The Roehmerl, MC: Mist Type of residence: Captain's cabin Surrounding area (city, rural, etc): Strait of Merlthor, Linsa Lominsa Describe residence: Who do they live with: crew Pets: None Overall quality of living conditions: Home décor: Important features of home: Type of vehicle: Age of vehicle: Defining characteristics of vehicle: Quality of vehicle: Describe vehicle: Additional information: PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS: Marital status: Significant partner(s): How did they meet partner: Nickname for partner: Previous romantic partners: Children: Relationship with children: Step-children: Important family: Mother: Age: Living or deceased: Mother’s occupation: Father: Age: Living or deceased: Father’s occupation: Siblings: Describe the quality of relationship with any significant family members: Extended family: Friends: Best Friend: Describe relationship with friend(s): Additional information: How does the character relate to: Spouse: Lover: Past lovers/spouses: Children: Friends: Employer: Underlings: Minions: Pets: Strangers: Opposite sex: Same sex: Family members: Competitors: Authority: Enemies: Additional information: CHARACTER PERSONALITY AND PSYCHOLOGY: Any psychological issues or illnesses: Meyers Briggs Personality Type: What do they love: What is their passion: What do they hate: What would they die for: What do they value: Secret loves: Sexual behavior: Personal philosophies: Politics: Spirituality: Prejudices: Greatest strength: Greatest weakness or flaw: Their favorite attribute: Least favorite attribute: Biggest secret: Biggest fear: Most likeable trait: Least likeable trait: How are they perceived by others: Proudest accomplishment: Other accomplishments: Biggest regret: Most embarrassing moment: Personality quirks: Would they like to change anything about themselves: Short term or long term goals: Obstacles: Heroes or role models: Negative role models: Biggest life influence: Likes or dislikes: Favorite book, movie, music, etc: Additional information: PAST HISTORY: Hometown: Past relationships: First love: First sexual experience: Major childhood events: Best memory: Worst memory: Saddest memory: Quality of childhood: Educational experience/level: Significant school experiences: Special skills or training: Anything un-skilled, needs work: Hobbies: Major illnesses, accidents or traumas: Police record/criminal record: DAILY LIFE: Morning routine: Afternoon routine: Evening routine: Sleep habits: Additional information: BACKSTORY: Please provide a 3-5 paragraph backstory for your character. Link to comment
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Alothia Posted November 17, 2016 Share #15 Posted November 17, 2016 INCREDIBLY COMPLETE CHARACTER PLANNING SHEET Alothia Starkwood (Because I haven't played her in forever and I need to get back to who she is. Working on this periodically when I have time. Still incomplete as of now. Just wanted to save it and come back to it later. THE BASICS: Character name: Alothia Starkwood Nickname: Aly Origin of Nickname: Younger sister couldn't prounounce her whole name, so she resorted to calling her Aly. It just kinda stuck. Birthdate: 28th Sun of the 6th Astral Moon Place of Birth: A small hut near Hyrstmill Ethnicity: Keeper of the Moon Religion: Follower of the Twelve, particularly Menphina and Nophica Height: 5'4"- fairly tall for a Miqo'te Weight: 130 Body type: Athletic but curvy Eye color: Lavender Glasses or Vision Enhancements: Sometiems wears glasses to read. Skin tone (pale, tan, olive, brown, etc): Paaaaale. Face shape: (round, square, oval, chubby, heart-shaped): Oval Prominent features: Bearuty mark under her left eye. Tattoos or distinguishing marks: The mark that appeared upon those who were time skipped between her shoulder blades. Casting choice (what actor do they resemble?): General health: Disabilities, illnesses, or weaknesses: Fashion and style (what do they wear, how do they wear it?): Special jewelry: Hair color: Hairstyle: Grooming: Additional information: COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Languages spoken: Accent or dialect: Vocabulary/reading level: Voice tone: Favorite phrases: Do they curse: Demeanor: Mannerisms: Gestures: Habitual behaviors (nail-biting, drumming fingers, hair fixing, etc.): Posture: PROFESSIONAL INFO: Current occupation: Level of job satisfaction: Years at current occupation: Income: Professional skills: Combat skills: Additional information: LIVING CONDITIONS: Place of residence: Type of residence: Surrounding area (city, rural, etc): Describe residence: Who do they live with: Pets: Overall quality of living conditions: Home décor: Important features of home: Type of vehicle: Age of vehicle: Defining characteristics of vehicle: Quality of vehicle: Describe vehicle: Additional information: PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS: Marital status: Significant partner(s): How did they meet partner: Nickname for partner: Previous romantic partners: Children: Relationship with children: Step-children: Important family: Mother: Age: Living or deceased: Mother’s occupation: Father: Age: Living or deceased: Father’s occupation: Siblings: Describe the quality of relationship with any significant family members: Extended family: Friends: Best Friend: Describe relationship with friend(s): Additional information: How does the character relate to: Spouse: Lover: Past lovers/spouses: Children: Friends: Employer: Underlings: Minions: Pets: Strangers: Opposite sex: Same sex: Family members: Competitors: Authority: Enemies: Additional information: CHARACTER PERSONALITY AND PSYCHOLOGY: Any psychological issues or illnesses: Meyers Briggs Personality Type: What do they love: What is their passion: What do they hate: What would they die for: What do they value: Secret loves: Sexual behavior: Personal philosophies: Politics: Spirituality: Prejudices: Greatest strength: Greatest weakness or flaw: Their favorite attribute: Least favorite attribute: Biggest secret: Biggest fear: Most likeable trait: Least likeable trait: How are they perceived by others: Proudest accomplishment: Other accomplishments: Biggest regret: Most embarrassing moment: Personality quirks: Would they like to change anything about themselves: Short term or long term goals: Obstacles: Heroes or role models: Negative role models: Biggest life influence: Likes or dislikes: Favorite book, movie, music, etc: Additional information: PAST HISTORY: Hometown: Past relationships: First love: First sexual experience: Major childhood events: Best memory: Worst memory: Saddest memory: Quality of childhood: Educational experience/level: Significant school experiences: Special skills or training: Anything un-skilled, needs work: Hobbies: Major illnesses, accidents or traumas: Police record/criminal record: DAILY LIFE: Morning routine: Afternoon routine: Evening routine: Sleep habits: Additional information: BACKSTORY: Please provide a 3-5 paragraph backstory for your character. Link to comment
GhostlyMaiden Posted November 17, 2016 Share #16 Posted November 17, 2016 THE BASICS: Character name: Kanako Moonweaver Nickname: Marigold* and Kana (*Old alias that some still know her by) Origin of Nickname: Marigold was an alias she used to protect her true identity, Kana was the abbreviated version of her real name which many decided to call her by. Birthdate: 5th Sun of the 3rd Astral Moon Place of Birth: Doma, Orthard Ethnicity: Doman Religion: Atheist Height: 5'2" Weight:105 ponz Body type: Hourglass Eye color: Left - Crimson red with an orange limbral ring, Right - Crimson red Glasses or Vision Enhancements: No Skin tone (pale, tan, olive, brown, etc): Pale Face shape: (round, square, oval, chubby, heart-shaped): Heart-shaped Prominent features: A scar from a stab wound on her right cheek, right horn slightly shorter than the other, lip piercing and nose piercing. Tattoos or distinguishing marks: One faded tattoo (more like a brand) on the inside of her left wrist. Casting choice (what actor do they resemble?): General health: Disabilities, illnesses, or weaknesses: Emotionally unstable, Paranoid Fashion and style (what do they wear, how do they wear it?): Special jewelry: Hair color: Hairstyle: Grooming: Additional information: COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Languages spoken: Accent or dialect: Vocabulary/reading level: Voice tone: Favorite phrases: Do they curse: Demeanor: Mannerisms: Gestures: Habitual behaviors (nail-biting, drumming fingers, hair fixing, etc.): Posture: PROFESSIONAL INFO: Current occupation: Level of job satisfaction: Years at current occupation: Income: Professional skills: Combat skills: Additional information: LIVING CONDITIONS: Place of residence: Type of residence: Surrounding area (city, rural, etc): Describe residence: Who do they live with: Pets: Overall quality of living conditions: Home décor: Important features of home: Type of vehicle: Age of vehicle: Defining characteristics of vehicle: Quality of vehicle: Describe vehicle: Additional information: PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS: Marital status: Significant partner(s): How did they meet partner: Nickname for partner: Previous romantic partners: Children: Relationship with children: Step-children: Important family: Mother: Age: Living or deceased: Mother’s occupation: Father: Age: Living or deceased: Father’s occupation: Siblings: Describe the quality of relationship with any significant family members: Extended family: Friends: Best Friend: Describe relationship with friend(s): Additional information: How does the character relate to: Spouse: Lover: Past lovers/spouses: Children: Friends: Employer: Underlings: Minions: Pets: Strangers: Opposite sex: Same sex: Family members: Competitors: Authority: Enemies: Additional information: CHARACTER PERSONALITY AND PSYCHOLOGY: Any psychological issues or illnesses: Meyers Briggs Personality Type: What do they love: What is their passion: What do they hate: What would they die for: What do they value: Secret loves: Sexual behavior: Personal philosophies: Politics: Spirituality: Prejudices: Greatest strength: Greatest weakness or flaw: Their favorite attribute: Least favorite attribute: Biggest secret: Biggest fear: Most likeable trait: Least likeable trait: How are they perceived by others: Proudest accomplishment: Other accomplishments: Biggest regret: Most embarrassing moment: Personality quirks: Would they like to change anything about themselves: Short term or long term goals: Obstacles: Heroes or role models: Negative role models: Biggest life influence: Likes or dislikes: Favorite book, movie, music, etc: Additional information: PAST HISTORY: Hometown: Past relationships: First love: First sexual experience: Major childhood events: Best memory: Worst memory: Saddest memory: Quality of childhood: Educational experience/level: Significant school experiences: Special skills or training: Anything un-skilled, needs work: Hobbies: Major illnesses, accidents or traumas: Police record/criminal record: DAILY LIFE: Morning routine: Afternoon routine: Evening routine: Sleep habits: Additional information: BACKSTORY: Please provide a 3-5 paragraph backstory for your character. Link to comment
Shimizu no Koichi Posted January 16, 2017 Share #17 Posted January 16, 2017 Wow! This is insanely helpful. I was just about to build this from scratch myself. Thanks for posting this! Here I go... THE BASICS: Character name: Shimizu no Koichi (Koichi Shimizu) Nickname: "Kochi" Origin of Nickname: When he was a very small child, he had trouble pronouncing is name. it came out "kochi! kochi!" so his family's servants, who were his primary care-givers, playfully gave him the nickname. Though he used to hate it, he looks back on the nickname fondly. Only his niece, however is allowed to call him that. Birthdate: 27th Sun of the Second Umbral Moon (4/26) Place of Birth: Doma Gender: Male Ethnicity: Raen Au Ra Religion: Keeps Thaliak and Nymeia as his god and goddess Height: 6'9 (shorter than he would like) Weight: -- Body type: Thinner than he would like Eye color: Vibrant sapphire blue Glasses or Vision Enhancements: glasses for his nearsightedness Skin tone : Pale peach with a pale blue tint Face shape: oval Prominent features: His eyes are his most prevalent trait. Tattoos or distinguishing marks: N/A Casting choice: Teppei Koike General health: He's in good health but long distance running is NOT his favorite past time. Disabilities, illnesses, or weaknesses: He was frail as a child more-so due to his upbringing than actual illness. This has affected him as an adult (he's very short and thin compared to others his age; not at all athletic) but his health is improving over time. Fashion and style: He's a "like it when I see it" sort of dresser; he does prefer complete sets of outfits;one piece of mismatched clothing will keep him awake at night. Hid favorite garb is his white-mage robes but he does have an affinity for pointed hats. Special jewelry: N/A Hair color: Raven black Hairstyle: styled and just past the shoulder Grooming: He keeps his hair styled shorter, but secretly wishes he could wear it as long as possible. He gets enough taunts for looking feminine so he prefers not to add fuel to that fire. Additional information: COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Languages spoken: Doman, Eorzian, Garlian, you name it. He's a book worm and had a lot of time alone in his youth to study. Accent or dialect: Doman though he hides it well Vocabulary/reading level: High Voice tone: He is a "Tenor" who tries to sound like a bass when he's serious, but ends up sounding like a "mom" Favorite phrases: "Nothing ventured, nothing gained!" "A river stops for no one!" "Chocobo feathers!!! (his clean curse word)" Do they curse: Not unless he is severely provoked to do so. He prefers things like "chocobo feathers" or "cheese and crackers!!" to actual curses. Demeanor: Friendly and gentle, but with a lingering hint of sadness in his actions. Mannerisms: a but of a neat freak and very rigid, especially when it comes to dealing with strangers/acquaintances. Gestures: when flustered he does speak with his hands often. Habitual behaviors: compulsive tea drinker especially when upset or when others are upset "your boyfriend stood you up? I'll put the kettle on...." Posture: very rigid, almost at constant attention. PROFESSIONAL INFO: Current occupation: White Mage Level of job satisfaction: He loves it, however he loves all schools of magic and would be open to all other professions. He's a spell-chucker at heart. Years at current occupation: 5 Income: Moderate, however he does take many side jobs to help pay for his niece's schooling. Those AP courses don't pay for themselves you know! Professional skills: He Weaves and makes jewelry as a hobby and hopes to make them into profitable side income. Combat skills: minimal. LIVING CONDITIONS: Place of residence: Was comfortably living in Gridania, but when his niece was accepted into the Archanist's Guild he packed up and moved to Limsa Lominsa Type of residence: Small apartment Surrounding area: cityscape and ocean Describe residence: Very small and ramshackle, he didn't have a lot of time to look for proper housing however the view of the sea is fantastic, and makes up for it. Who do they live with: his niece, Shimizu no Haruame Pets: none Overall quality of living conditions: poor, but he intends to move to save up and move to a modest house by the sea as soon as possible. His niece is welcome, however she will make that decision once her schooling ends. Home décor: simple but neat furnishings with whatever art they could afford at the time. Important features of home: A few, lightly burned wall scrolls from his old family estate in Doma that belonged to his father. A small cabinet that holds a shrine to the slain members of his family. PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS: Marital status: Single (sigh) Significant partner(s): He does have a close relationship with a Roegadyn warrior named Zedyrskylt that he'd really like to see become romantic. How did they meet partner: On a for-hire job they were both working. They were both looking at a jobs board and got to chatting; they really hit it off. Nickname for partner: "My Warrior Princess" Previous romantic partners: just crushes that never reciprocated for one reason or another Children: N/A Relationship with children: N/A Step-children: N/A Important family: Mother: Unbeknownst to him, his father's mistress and love of his life, one of the Shimizu family servants named "Kaori." To his knowledge, his cold and distant mother and his father's legitimate wife "Reiko". Age: N/A Living or deceased: deceased Mother’s occupation: Wife to the patriarch of the Shimizu family. Formally a socialite from a very influential family. Father: Shimizu no Umiuzu Age: N/A Living or deceased: deceased Father’s occupation: Formally a highly influential politician and statesman, as well as an incredibly powerful summoner. His battle prowass was second to none and elevated his family from obscurity to greatness among the Raen. He was the first in his line that was allowed a sur name. Siblings: Brother: Shimizu no Ichiro Age: N/A Living or deceased: deceased Relationship: As a child, Koichi worshiped his brother like any younger brother would, however over time and after his brother's death he learned about the monster he really was. Koichi still struggles with this truth but does his best to honor him by raising his daughter of illegitimate and tragic circumstance. Extended family: Niece: He loves his nice like he would his own daughter. He would gladly sacrifice anything to see she succeeds and gets a real shot at a fulfilling and happy life. Best Friend: He's very open with his best friend and professional partner Zedyrskylt, however he does get clumsy and bashful whenever someone points out how "friendly" they are together. How does the character relate to: Spouse: N/A Lover: N/A Past lovers/spouses:N/A Children: he likes children but is careful around them. Friends: He is very distant but cordial at first until he gets to know them better. Employer: strictly professional Underlings: N/A Minions: N/A Pets: N/A Strangers: very cautious but friendly Opposite sex: He's generally comfortable unless it's someone he's attracted to -- then he goes full dork. Same sex: comfortable Family members: treasures what few still live, honor those who aren't regardless of who they were. Competitors: with dignity and respect Authority: with respect but keeps any questions he has to himself unless he finds it necessary. Enemies: he never overestimates them; as someone who can't defend himself well an must rely on his "warrior princess" even a common welk is a major threat to him and his loved ones. CHARACTER PERSONALITY AND PSYCHOLOGY: Any psychological issues or illnesses: nothing deemed a disorder, however he has very low confidence, stemming from his physical appearance and family legacy and how he feels he doesn't really measure up to his father/brother's abilities. Their death and the aftermath did affect him greatly but raising his niece and re-building their legacy helps him cope. Meyers Briggs Personality Type: ISFJ "the Protector" What do they love: His family and friends What is their passion: Rebuilding his father's legacy and repairing figurative burned bridges in his life. What do they hate: idleness and stagnation What would they die for: His Warrior Princess and his Niece. What do they value: Family, time together, personal relationships Secret loves: well, it's not secret, but his Warrior Princess, Zedyrskylt Sexual behavior: very, VERY prudish in public. However, should his beloved ever consent or confirm their relationship -- let's leave it to the imagination Personal philosophies: "The river stops for no one and never flows backwards!" Politics: He prefers to stay out of that kind of talk Spirituality: He has one god and one goddess from which he draws strength but doesn't really subscribe to any one religion. Prejudices: Though he tries not to be prejudice, at best he mistrusts and at worst he HATES Ishgardians. Greatest strength: His kindness and ability to "weather the storm" no matter what comes his way -- he keeps it and others together Greatest weakness or flaw: He does tend to dwell on the past and keep grudges; sometimes he is too over protective and smothering. Their favorite attribute: His ability to keep calm under pressure Least favorite attribute: His physical condition (small, un-manly, kind of feminine features) and his ineptitude with women romantically. Biggest secret: He doesn't know it but he is his father's illegitimate child with the woman he loved; though it shocked and angered many (particularly his elder son and wife), his father claimed him as his rightful son and forbade anyone to reveal the truth to him on fear of exile from the family. He and the others took this secret to the grave. His biggest KNOWN secret is that he loves chocobo memorabilia and had a collection of small figurines as a child. Biggest fear: Loosing the two remaining people in his life. Most likeable trait: His sense of clean humor and naivete in "dirty" situations. Least likeable trait: His "mom" tenancies How are they perceived by others: Friendly, professional, and a skilled white mage but a bit of an uptight dork. Some, often, question his gender or sexual preferences despite his obvious affection for his Warrior Princess. Proudest accomplishment: rescuing, naming, and raising his niece into the fine hero she's becoming. Other accomplishments: escaped Doma after it was razed and kept the Shimizu name alive and honored. Biggest regret: Not spending more time with his family. Most embarrassing moment: Confessing his love to Zedyr at the Drowning Wench after completing a big job, only to have her think he was joking, drunk or both. He stopped drinking alcohol after the incident. Personality quirks: Would they like to change anything about themselves: Yes, he'd like to be an 8 foot tall, super muscular, ruggedly handsome warrior supreme with ease at romance and his estate/family name intact. Short term or long term goals: To restore and rebuild his family and honor his father's legacy. Obstacles: His father's bad political dealings, brother's reprehensible deeds, Garlean empire putting the torch to his city. Heroes or role models: His Father, his Niece, Zedyrskylt Negative role models: His brother Biggest life influence: the servants who raised him PAST HISTORY: Hometown: Doma Major childhood events: When his family home was torched and only he and two servants (who were in on it) escaped alive. Best memory: Learning to read, write, and cast spells. Worst memory: when he learned that the pristine image he had of his family was a lie. Saddest memory: his parent's many arguments over him when he was a child Quality of childhood: he was well fed and clothes however his parents, mother in particular was cold and distant. His father rarely came to see him but he was lovingly cared for by servants. Educational experience/level: Home schooled/tutored and then trained as a white mage Hobbies: collecting/tracking down rare chocobo figures, writing essays, art collecting Major illnesses, accidents or traumas: (see back story below.) Police record/criminal record: clean DAILY LIFE: Morning routine: wake up, get cleaned up and dressed, prepare tea and light breakfast (large breakfast and coffee is Haruame or Zedyr is visiting) check the market board or work board for jobs. Afternoon routine: inquire about work, find a calm spot for tea and lunch Evening routine: come home after work, prepare tea and light dinner ( wine, water, large supper if Haruame or Zedyr are visiting) read a book or magazine. Sleep habits:the most expensive items in the home are two beds in his bedroom and Haruame/guest room. He needs at least 8 hours to remain sane. BACKSTORY: Koichi had a very complicated childhood. Both loved and loathed, both a spot of joy and stain on his fledgling family. The Shimizu were an up-and-coming family in Raen society, after his father, Umiuzu's many acts of heroism, strength and a skilled political career. However, despite this rise -- Umiuzu made a great many sacrifices to attain said prestige resulting in a loveless marriage of convenience and subsequent affair with a low-born love. Though Koichi was his second and illegitimate son, Umiuzu gave his beloved child an honorable name and even the family name as the best act of love he could bestow. This caused an uproar and scandal, which he quickly quelled as founder and patriarch; Koichi never knew of this and was raised as a legitimate son while his birth mother was moved to Eorzea for her own safety. His childhood was happy but isolated, only ever knowing the direct care and love of servants and the occasional visitation from his father or brother. He was confined to his room most of his early life, thinking it was because of "illness" and for his "safety" rather than keeping his father's "shame" hidden from his political adversaries. Koichi believed in the blind idealism about his family's honorable and grand status until his 16th birthday, when his home was set ablaze by his father's enemies and all but he and the two servants who were involved in the act were killed. During the investigation of the incident, many of his family's dirty dealings came to light, severely affecting the already traumatized youth. However, the most severe blow to his world came when one of his father's few friends among the noble families allowed him to live at his estate until he was able to get recompense for his family's murder and black on his feet. There he learned about his brother's true nature: at best a Lothario and at worst a remorseless predator who took what he could from a woman and left the rest to the wind. The elder sister of the family had been romanced and dumped by his brother resulting in her and her daughter's own shunning and confinement. The proof of this claim was in the young girl's eyes, which matched his own distinct sapphire vision. She hadn't even given the child, who was already 3 years old, a name., only referring to her as "the girl" Koichi, having lost everything both material and familial, made a vow to not only restore his family's honor but to give "the girl" not only a proper name but his own family name. It took 3 long years until his family's murder case was tried (only the two servants were proven to be involved and were punished) and Koichi and his niece, whom he named Haruame, both had the means and the ability to leave the estate. Rather than vowing revenge, the uncle and niece moved into the lush forests of Gridania to start over, just as their beloved city-state had been thrown into war and put to the torch by the Garlean Empire. There, with the help of some kind neighbors and business contacts, Koichi was able to formally study as a conjurer -- eventually traveling to Limsa Lominsa to attain his preferred occupation as a white mage. When Haruame came of age and showed great potential as an Archanist, Koichi picked up the tiny family and moved them to Limsa Lominsa so he could be nearby while she studied. Ever since, Koichi's priority has been to get odd jobs to help his niece attain her own dream of becoming a Summoner like her grandfather. Link to comment
Garrick Posted January 18, 2017 Share #18 Posted January 18, 2017 THE BASICS: Character name: Garrick Talrahn Nickname: Garrick Tiller Origin of Nickname: He honestly thought it sounded discreet Birthdate: 17th of the First Umbral Moon (I believe that's like... February 17th?) Place of Birth: Radz-at-Han Ethnicity: Thavnairian Midlander Religion: Lapsed in worship of the Twelve Height: 5'9" Weight: 162lbs Body type: Lean and athletic. Very little muscle mass, but a toned physique overall. Eye color: Sky blue Glasses or Vision Enhancements: None Skin tone (pale, tan, olive, brown, etc): Tanned, but as though he were normally pale and had merely lived in a warm climate. Face shape: (round, square, oval, chubby, heart-shaped): Ovular, but with a prominent, defined jawline. Prominent features: His eyes are often instantly recognisable by their sheer piercing colour. Tattoos or distinguishing marks: None Casting choice (what actor do they resemble?): The jury's still out on this one. General health: Disabilities, illnesses, or weaknesses: None physical, but there's a social ineptitude, and maybe some mild depression. Fashion and style (what do they wear, how do they wear it?): Special jewelry: A single, simple necklace strung with a worn, brown thread. The jewel appears to be some kind of bright turquoise gemstone, which occasionally seems to glimmer in the sunlight, or glow when near Aether rich objects. Hair color: Washed out brown, or dirty brown, depending on how you see it. Hairstyle: The thick mane of hair seems to be kept deliberately messy, creating a spiky, unkempt look that would be physically incapable without some form of personal grooming routine. The style seems to betray his age, as it seems the kind of thing a youthful man would enjoy. Grooming: Surely some form of wax, along with excessive styling, must cause the hair to hold its shape. Given the lack of facial hair, it would also seem he either shaves excessively, or is awkwardly incapable of growing anything substantial. Additional information: COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Languages spoken: Eorzean standard Accent or dialect: Well spoken, excellent diction for the most part. Certainly contractions or habitual patterns seem to contradict this otherwise rigid speaking pattern, possibly derived from friendships or social circles growing up. Vocabulary/reading level: Exceeding his age, apparently this man is the product of excessive education in fields of literature. Voice tone: Contradictory. He somehow manages to seem self-assured, but inwardly uncertain. This is misdirection, as the confidence is most certainly forced; more blunt and abrasive than anything else. Favorite phrases: "What's that look for?", "Does saying that you don't want to make something awkward inadvertently make something awkward?" and "I should probably... Leave." Do they curse: In moments of great stress, it sounds unconvincing or forced. Demeanor: Typically uncertain, as though mired in self-doubt in spite of proven ability. Mannerisms: Proper decorum, with occasional offensive lapses seeming derived from misreading the situation or emotions of those present. Gestures: Shifting his gaze from side to side when in the centre of a group, checking the apparatus strapped to his hip, respectful head-nods once meeting people; awkwardly limp handshakes when nervous. Habitual behaviors (nail-biting, drumming fingers, hair fixing, etc.): Prone to fixing stray strands of hair which fall into his view, drumming his fingers on any given surface. And, when meeting new people, he is an incorrigible fidget, usually relegating it to his left leg which can tap incessantly. Posture: He maintains a straight back, the posture of a noble, no slump in his back, no matter how weary he may seem. PROFESSIONAL INFO: Current occupation: Unemployed Level of job satisfaction: Pretty low. Years at current occupation: Approximately 6 months. Income: Monetarily challenged. Professional skills: Literary analysis, geographical politics, military history, mercantile history, shelf-stacking, customer service. Combat skills: Fencing, military tactics. Additional information: LIVING CONDITIONS: Place of residence: None Type of residence: In absentia Surrounding area (city, rural, etc): Wherever he happens to rest Describe residence: It can be anything from cold to warm, classy to downtrodden, building to street. Who do they live with: His best friend, R'kahde Pets: Possibly R'kahde Overall quality of living conditions: Unlikely to pass a quality check. Home décor: Whatever happens to be present. Important features of home: A clear absence of features. Type of vehicle: None Age of vehicle: 0 Defining characteristics of vehicle: He wishes it was an airship Quality of vehicle: Low quality Describe vehicle: Not an airship Additional information: PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS: Marital status: Single Significant partner(s): None How did they meet partner: A long and sordid story of rejection. Nickname for partner: Something not dignifying being written here. Previous romantic partners: None Children: None Relationship with children: Blissfully not a parent. Step-children: Hah. Important family: Mother: Unknown Age: Unknown Living or deceased: Unknown Mother’s occupation: Hopefully not a prostitute Father: Xeres Talrahn Age: 59 Living or deceased: Deceased Father’s occupation: Patriarch of a Noble House Siblings: Brother: Xeres Talrahn II Age: 24 Living or deceased: Living Occupation: Noble Brother: Temril Talrahn Age: 22 Living or deceased: Living Occupation: Noble Sister: Ariane Talrahn Age: 17 Living or Deceased: Living Occupation: Noble Describe the quality of relationship with any significant family members: His familial relationships are soured for the most point, raised as the adoptive child and therefore somehow less deserving of kinship from his siblings. His father's relationship was particularly strained, but by the complexities of the bond they shared, always like father and son, but strained by lies and half-truths. Extended family: Friends: Best Friend: R'kahde Ahmin Describe relationship with friend(s): An unlikely relationship to be sure, formed from Garrick's years working in a shop. Garrick's more cushioned, protected upbringing contrasted heavily with R'kahde's more street rat nature. And yet they bonded nonetheless, forming an inseparable bond, so strong that R'kahde was willing to travel to Eorzea with him, and leave their lives behind. R'kahde manages to bring out a side of him which almost approaches functional, acting as a buffer for his confidence. Additional information: How does the character relate to: Spouse: He has none Lover(s): He has none Past lovers/spouses: Again, you guessed it! Children: Even more! But, with regards to other people's children? He struggles to cope with young children, often feeling overwhelmed with how much assistance and caring they need. Friends: He often feels undeserving of the friendships he holds dear, as though those he befriends are better than he. Employer: He'll call in when he finds one. Underlings: See above Minions: See above Pets: His relationship to pets has been awkward since he lost his childhood pet. He doesn't cope with loss well. Strangers: He very rarely approaches strangers, and can often become flustered by sudden approaches from strangers. Once moving past the initial flummox, he manages to move forward with a wit and charm, or at least masking nervousness with sarcasm. Opposite sex: His behaviour has no distinguishable change between genders, the usual bluntness and subdued behaviour as common to both genders. But, at the mention of intimacy with women, he suddenly flushes red with embarrassment. Same sex: His behaviour has no distinguishable change between genders, the usual bluntness and subdued behaviour as common to both genders. Those he views as more impressive than him often elicit an intimidated response from him. A natural inferiority. Family members: His family is likely to elicit an angry or hurt response nowadays, given recent events that have more than driven a wedge between him and his surviving family members. Competitors: He has none that he can really... Think of. Aside from inter-family rivalries. Authority: He has a deep rooted respect for inter-familial authority, at least for his father. But with regards to law and order? He struggles to respect Eorzean law, by unfamiliarity with it. Enemies: His enemies are family rivals, which seems to have that strained halfway-between-hate-and-love relationship. Their usual superior attitude crushes whatever esteem he builds up. Additional information: CHARACTER PERSONALITY AND PSYCHOLOGY: Any psychological issues or illnesses: Depression, anxiety, low self esteem. Meyers Briggs Personality Type: I don't believe in Myers-Briggs, unfortunately. What do they love: A sense of belonging, the finer things in life, Thavnairian grooming products. What is their passion: He hasn't really discovered it. That's part of what he wants to find. What do they hate: His family, or the circumstances of his parentage. What would they die for: His family and friends. What do they value: Friendship, and those closest to him. Secret loves: Home. Though he would never admit how much he misses it. Sexual behavior: It would be rampant speculation, but likely frigid and awkward. Personal philosophies: Politics: A supporter of feudalistic nobility and the typical order of being, seeing as he was raised in it. Spirituality: Lapsed follower of any religion. Prejudices: None in particular, but he is easily intimidated by races he has scarcely seen, and those bigger than him. Greatest strength: An unrelentingly kind heart. Greatest weakness or flaw: Debilitated by a feeling of inferiority, which leads him to shun his responsibilities. Their favorite attribute: In others? Similar to him, a kind heart, it makes it easier for him to come out of his shell. Least favorite attribute: In others once more, a sense of superiority, it reminds him too much of his stifling, repressive court upbringing. Biggest secret: He fled his home to protect himself after he was revealed as a bastard AND heir to his father's house. Biggest fear: That he'll let his father down by failing to amount to the responsibility and duty thrust upon him. Most likeable trait: He couldn't name one, even if he wanted to. Least likeable trait: His shyness, and bumbling attitude. How are they perceived by others: Some perceive him as desperate, or wallowing in a well of self pity. And I suppose they wouldn't be wrong. Proudest accomplishment: Successfully surpassing his fencing instructor a few months before his life was turned upside down. Other accomplishments: Successfully making his store turn a profit, it made him feel he could stand on his own. Biggest regret: Never getting to know his father better, having been raised believing he was adopted. Most embarrassing moment: Too many to name. But likely when one of his siblings pranked him at a family banquet, in front of visiting houses. Personality quirks: He has a tendency to 'zone out' when staring at someone, it looks strange, but he gets immensely distracted by details among their faces. A tendency to stumble over his words or misuse idioms. Would they like to change anything about themselves: Too many things to name, but most would likely be solved if they could just feel happy in who they were. Short term or long term goals: If he can ever become brave enough to accept it, returning home and accepting what happened with his father and the state of his family's house. Obstacles: Jealous rivals wanting to kill him are a rather large obstacle. But the largest is the prison of his own mind. Heroes or role models: His father Negative role models: His father (Again!) Biggest life influence: The revelation of his parentage, which spurred him to flee to Eorzea. Likes or dislikes: Favorite book, movie, music, etc: He's bland in this respect, in having no discernible favourite. But he likes what takes his eye or ear. Additional information: PAST HISTORY: Hometown: Radz-at-Han Past relationships: None First love: None First sexual experience: ... Crushingly, none. Major childhood events: Best memory: A dusk setting over the Thavnairian city state, he'd just finished a shift at the shop in which he worked to earn his seat at the table. He managed to catch his father alone, their first real chance to bond in years. Worst memory: The dreadful prank played by his siblings. Saddest memory: The death of his father. Quality of childhood: Strained and contradictory. He may have been raised in a noble household, but many times he simply felt like a servant in that house. A childhood which, whilst not in the absence of love, was certainly lacking. Educational experience/level: Almost college-level in academic fields of politics, history, geography and literature. Whilst not quite a prodigy with a blade, he demonstrates a proficiency for fencing. Significant school experiences: - Special skills or training: His custom made blade incorporates elements of Garlean gunblades, granting him a dual skill in seamlessly integrating the firearm capacity into his practised strikes. Anything un-skilled, needs work: Too many things to list. Social skills, most likely. Hobbies: He never really had time to invest in hobbies. But reading, perhaps. Or making a fool of himself. Major illnesses, accidents or traumas: The death of his father, that prank, depression, low self esteem. A plethora, really. Police record/criminal record: None. Link to comment
Scarlet Fisher Posted January 19, 2017 Share #19 Posted January 19, 2017 THE BASICS: Character name: Scarlet Fisher Birthdate: 16th Sun of the 4th Umbral Moon, 1550 Place of Birth: Ul'Dah Ethnicity: Religion: Indifferent Height: Average Weight: Average Body type: Slim Eye color: Reddish Brown Glasses or Vision Enhancements: Reading glasses Skin tone (pale, tan, olive, brown, etc): Tan Face shape: (round, square, oval, chubby, heart-shaped): Long Prominent features: White, short hair Tattoos or distinguishing marks: Casting choice (what actor do they resemble?): General health: Healthy Disabilities, illnesses, or weaknesses: Death anxiety Fashion and style (what do they wear, how do they wear it?): Coats with lots of pockets and pouches for reagents and potions. Special jewelry: None in particular Hair color: White Hairstyle: Short, bobbed Grooming: Neglected due to research and fieldwork COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Languages spoken: Common Accent or dialect: Artificially trained accent with precise pronounciation and diction, lapses into Ul'dahn when inebriated. Vocabulary/reading level: Very high Voice tone: Hearty, lilty Favorite phrases: Do they curse: Yes Demeanor: Cordial, Gets excited when talking about research, becomes Mannerisms: Gestures: Habitual behaviors (nail-biting, drumming fingers, hair fixing, etc.): Posture: Head held high, arms crossed at rest, PROFESSIONAL INFO: Current occupation: Independent Researcher Level of job satisfaction: Yes Years at current occupation: 4 Income: Not in it for the money Professional skills: Research, Field Research, Lecturing, Alchemy, Botany, Mining Combat skills: Black Magic LIVING CONDITIONS: Place of residence: Taverns and Guild Dorms Surrounding area (city, rural, etc): City Describe residence: Generally stays in transient conditions - "lives out of her suitcase" Who do they live with: Strangers Pets: None Overall quality of living conditions: Cheap Home décor: Cheap Important features of home: Cheap PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS: Marital status: Single Previous romantic partners: Important family: Mother: Living or deceased: Deceased Mother’s occupation: Travelling Merchant Father: Living or deceased: Deceased Father’s occupation: Travelling Merchant How does the character relate to: Spouse: Lover: Past lovers/spouses: Children: Friends: Employer: Underlings: Minions: Pets: Strangers: Opposite sex: Same sex: Family members: Competitors: Authority: Enemies: Additional information: CHARACTER PERSONALITY AND PSYCHOLOGY: Any psychological issues or illnesses: Death anxiety, attachment issues Meyers Briggs Personality Type: What do they love: What is their passion: What do they hate: What would they die for: What do they value: Secret loves: Sexual behavior: Personal philosophies: Politics: Spirituality: Prejudices: Greatest strength: Greatest weakness or flaw: Their favorite attribute: Least favorite attribute: Biggest secret: Biggest fear: Most likeable trait: Least likeable trait: How are they perceived by others: Proudest accomplishment: Other accomplishments: Biggest regret: Most embarrassing moment: Personality quirks: Would they like to change anything about themselves: Short term or long term goals: Obstacles: Heroes or role models: Negative role models: Biggest life influence: Likes or dislikes: Favorite book, movie, music, etc: Additional information: PAST HISTORY: Hometown: Past relationships: First substantial romance started in her teens. However her teacher and guardian passed away from old age during this relationship, and in order to avoid risking losing her lover too, she sabotaged her own relationship to safely retreat back into solitude. Major childhood events: Death of Parents, Death of Pet, Death of Guardian, End of first relationship Best memory: Studying with her guardian Worst memory: Ending her relationship Saddest memory: Death of her pet - an accident caused by her own negligence Quality of childhood: Wanted for nothing, but a series of deaths left her emotionally scarred, eventually culminating in a fear of losing anything she loved Educational experience/level: Excellent Significant school experiences: Raised by a scholar who helped her quench her thirst for knowledge. Special skills or training: Most skilled in Alchemy Anything un-skilled, needs work: Physical labor, martial arts, social skills Hobbies: Triple Triad, Drinking Major illnesses, accidents or traumas: Death Anxiety Police record/criminal record: Minor infractions for damage to property and livestock from experiments gone wrong, trickery of research subjects DAILY LIFE: Morning routine: Afternoon routine: Evening routine: Sleep habits: Additional information: BACKSTORY: Please provide a 3-5 paragraph backstory for your character. Link to comment
WSPaladin Posted January 24, 2017 Share #20 Posted January 24, 2017 I haven't even made my character and im super excited after reading some of these bios Link to comment
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