100 Questions to Ask About Your Role-Playing Character

[Getsuya]

Wow... that was... daunting. So many questions about so many details. It really did help me figure out how I wanted to play him though.

 

... though I didn't realize going into it just how much of a Goody Two-Shoes McNice my guy was going to be. But to be honest I think guys like this are becoming scarce lately anyway so why not have someone who just wants peace and friendship all the time every once in a while.

 

For added amusement: take a drink everytime he mentions his brothers.

 

 

Part 1: The Basics

1.What is your full name?

Tatarin Totorin

 

2.Where and when were you born?

In Ul'dah on the 15th day of the 5th Umbral Moon.

 

3.Who are/were your parents?  (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.)

My father is Lolorin Lalarin, a geologist who spends most of his time writing essays that are only interesting to him and a very small niche of geophiles. My mother, Tatoha Tato, used to spend all her time trying to kick my brothers and I out of the house so we wouldn't end up like our father, and now spends what seems like all of her time writing us letters every few days.

 

4.Do you have any siblings?  What are/were they like?

I have 2 siblings, both older brothers. Though the three of us love our father dearly we also collectively think his life is fairly boring... though this thought was possibly instilled in us by our mother who regaled us with tales of far lands from the books she collects from abroad (she's just as much a bookworm as my father, though she'll never admit it). Anyway, the oldest, Tataloro Totoloro, always had a great mind for sums, so now he's doing quite well in a trade caravan he practically runs. My next brother, Tatamini Totomini, is very close to me in age and we were always best friends growing up. We even went to the same school to start learning magic together, but his personality was more suited to Thaumatergy and now he's off having wild and perilous adventures which he takes great pleasure writing to my mother and I about every chance he gets.

 

5.Where do you live now, and with whom?  Describe the place and the person/people.

I'm currently just getting my bearings in Limsa Lominsa, trying to work my way up in the world as an Arcanist while funding my efforts through apprentice goldsmithing and some mining on the side. I have a tiny apartment in a back-alley somewhere and now that you mention it I really wish I had someone to live with... I do so miss my family sometimes.

 

6.What is your occupation?

Hopefully a full-time healer, part time goldsmith at some point... but for now about the best I can claim is a slayer of pests and doer of odd jobs.

 

7.Write a full physical description of yourself.  You might want to consider factors such as: height, weight, race, hair and eye color, style of dress, and any tattoos, scars, or distinguishing marks.

I'm a little short, being the 'runt of the litter' as it were, though my brothers never teased me about it. I have light, sandy hair that darkens a little at the tips, I don't really do anything to style it so it just sort of flops around. My mother used to have me cut it shorter, but now that I'm out of the house I tend to let it grow out and get a little messy. My eyes are lavender, and no one's ever used any poetic phrases to describe them so I don't think I'll make up any of my own. Mostly people (used to) tend to notice my cheeks. For some reason the only part of my face that would get sunburned were my cheeks. THAT my brothers loved to tease me about, insisting I was always fawning after some girl or other. Finally I got so tired of it I took to wearing small swabs of white dye on my cheeks to keep them from burning. This brought a few strange looks but it was better than people thinking I was blushing all the time.

I don't have quite enough money to be too concerned about fashion. I tend to just wear whatever is serviceable. If someone gives me a new smock for ridding their garden of Mandragora, why I put it on. Saves me from having to wear the ones I've worn ragged. I do take at least a little pride in my jewelry, though, and I'm always on the lookout for a good earring or pendant to add just a little sparkle to my image. My family were fairly religious, so we all have our birth stones on our foreheads.

Other than that... well... I've been told I have a nice smile.

 

8.To which social class do you belong?

The one with the people who aren't starving but have to wear patched clothes. Most of the family funding comes from my brothers, who are significantly better off than either I or my parents. I feel a little guilty whenever I use money they've sent me, though, so I tend to be as frugal with it as I can.

 

9.Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?

Besides easily-sunburned cheeks? Not that I know of. I'd prefer if I was allergic to fish, though, as then I'd have an excuse to never eat them. Eugh. (Though I wouldn't mind catching them now and then if it turned a profit.)

 

10. Are you right- or left-handed?

Right

 

11. What does your voice sound like?

Well I have a fair singing voice and can hit any high note you can name, but I tend to jabber a little when I get started talking... a defense mechanism while growing up, you see; anytime we could get a word in edgewise with our father when he started going on about his rocks we'd tend to try to keep talking for as long as possible just to keep him from starting up again. In other words people tend to say that I have a nice voice they just wish I wouldn't use it so much.

 

12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently?

'Fair' and 'Fairly' tend to come up a lot, though I don't usually notice it unless I pay close attention to what I'm saying. My characteristic phrase would probably be 'That sounds fair'... though I tend to use it in the types of situations where my brothers would respond 'Only to someone whose burning cheeks have roasted his brain'.

 

13. What do you have in your pockets?

A small book, the latest letters from my brothers and mother, and some bits of metal I've been working at.

 

14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics?

I tend to touch my gemstone when considering a deal or venture. I also tend to be a bit of a pushover and an easy sell. I can't help it. I can never seem to weigh money against an opportunity to help someone out or make someone's day... even if that person knows it and is just taking advantage of my kindness.

 

 

Part 2: Growing Up

15. How would you describe your childhood in general?

Father was very insistent on us all getting a very good education, being a scholar himself, so we spent a lot of time studying. Since I was the youngest I actually learned quite a bit from my brothers. However, my mother was just as insistent that we not end up buried under piles of dusty books all the time, so she would usually shoo us out of the house after a while to run around the city. Many a day I spent tagging along behind my brothers, sharing in their adventures.

 

16. What is your earliest memory?

I remember falling asleep to the sound of either my father or eldest brother reading to me in a gentle voice from a large tome on their lap.

 

17. How much schooling have you had?

Quite a bit. I dual-majored in Geology (with a particular focus on gemstone mining) and the Arcanist arts. I have a special affinity for the healing arts, and most of my elective classes were aimed toward becoming a better healer.

 

18. Did you enjoy school?

Oh yes. Those who studied the healing arts were usually the first invited to accompany teams doing their practical exams. I always felt bad for the poor fighting classes that had to sit on the benches waiting for their turn while I got to go out time after time. I did get my head dunked in a fountain once or twice for missing the timing on my heals now and then, but I was still fairly popular among the groups that used me regularly.

 

19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities?

My father taught me the basics of geology, but beyond that I learned most of my magic, mining and metalwork in the academy.

 

20. While growing up, did you have any role models?  If so, describe them.

Well of course I always looked up to my brothers. My eldest brother inherited all the intelligence in the family, and the next eldest got all the bravery. I always felt I had been left with the dregs as it were. I wanted to be smart and brave and self-confident enough to dash off having my own adventures, but most of the time I just found myself tagging along behind, letting my brothers decide our adventures for the day. Even now, whenever I read a letter from them, I wish I could be as successful as my brothers.

 

21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family?

Oh wonderfully.

 

22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

I wanted to be rich enough to wear dozens of precious gems and have my own little cache of every kind of glittering stone in the world. I suppose you could say that I always wanted to be a gemcutter, but at the time I had no idea that actual effort had to go into creating the beautiful gems used in jewelry... I probably assumed people just found perfectly cut gems laying around in caves somewhere.

 

23. As a child, what were your favorite activities?

Following my brothers and watching the adventures they got themselves into.

 

24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display?

I was quite shy, and I often let my brothers do the talking for me. I hated being alone and quite enjoyed being spoiled by my doting older brothers.

 

25. As a child, were you popular?  Who were your friends, and what were they like?

Most of my earliest friends were actually my next oldest brother's friends. He was a very outgoing type and usually had a nice group of kids following him around most of the time. Since I also tended to follow him around, I just naturally worked my way into that group. Unfortunately, besides my brothers I never felt truly close to any of my other friends at that time.

 

26. When and with whom was your first kiss?

Ahh. One of the upper-classmen girls I did a practical exam with rewarded me for a particualarly smart heal with a kiss that made my ears curl. Nothing really came of it, though... I think she thought of me as more of a little brother. It happens.

 

27. Are you a virgin?  If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity?

I... I'm saving myself for marriage u///u

 

28. If you are a supernatural being (i.e. mage, werewolf, vampire), tell the story of how you became what you are or first learned of your own abilities.  If you are just a normal human, describe any influences in your past that led you to do the things you do today.

I... wait... what? Vampires? Werewolves? Are you sure you gave me the right form? Who normally fills these out?

 

Part 3: Past Influences

29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?

I suppose it was when I finally parted ways with my brother and moved to Limsa Lominsa. Up to that point in my life I had always lived with my family and I doubt I spent more than a day or two apart from one of my brothers. Out on my own I couldn't rely on them anymore, and I couldn't hide in their shadow. I had to finally make my own story, with my own hands.

 

30. Who has had the most influence on you?

At the risk of sounding very repetitive, my brothers.

 

31. What do you consider your greatest achievement?

Finally getting my own place and starting out on my own adventure.

 

32. What is your greatest regret?

That it took me this long to learn the wonders of independence.

 

33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done?

Well there was this one real jerk at school who was always complaining that I was a horrible healer whenever we did practicals together. On one mission he got poisoned and I let him sweat for a few moments before applying the antidote. I did it in a moment of malice, and I regretted it deeply afterwards, even without him constantly berating me about it.

 

34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind?

Heavens no.

 

35. When was the time you were the most frightened?

My brothers, perhaps annoyed with my constant tagging-along or perhaps to teach me to be a bit more independant, took me to a dark cave and hid themselves. It was my first time feeling really, truly alone. I was terrified, and have hated being by myself ever since.

 

36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you?

Remember that first kiss I told you about? Well, it left such and impression on me I was convinced our love was meant to be. I asked the upper-classmen girl out time after time, only to be turned down and finally, after the umpteenth time, she pulled me aside and told me that I was probably reading a little too much into a little congratulations kiss.

 

37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why?

Well I would be more independent, probably. The days I spent with my brothers were nice, but it would also have been nice if my adjustment to life on my own hadn't been so drastic.

 

38. What is your best memory?

Any warm and comfortable night spent with the family, around the fire, reading out loud from a book or singing our songs. I can't pinpoint a single one, I'd just have to say any night at home with everyone is worth remembering.

 

39. What is your worst memory?

That bit about being left alone in the cave. That would probably be it.

 

Part 4: Beliefs And Opinions

40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?

To put it in the blunt terms I have often heard 'Optimistic to the point of forceful naivete'

 

41. What is your greatest fear?

Being left alone.

 

42. What are your religious views?

I believe in the Gods and that they watch over their respective areas, but that they also leave it to us to choose the path we wish to walk. If we avoid causing evil to others we will be rewarded after this life with eternal rest with those we love. As a follower of The Traders, I believe it is left to Them to weigh the hearts of people, thus we should not take it unto ourselves to judge the acts of others.

 

43. What are your political views?

Well I've just arrived, so I'd like to know a bit more about how Limsa Lominsa works before making an opinion about that.

 

44. What are your views on sex?

Any gemcutter knows that rarity=value. The more something gets around, the less it's going to mean. It should be saved for the person who is truly precious to you. If you give it away before finding that person, what will you have left to give them?

 

45. Are you able to kill?  Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable?

I don't mind a little pest extermination here and there to get rid of monsters that are causing people grief, but I don't really believe in killing creatures that have done no wrong. When it comes to people... a person's life weighs far too heavily on The Traders' scales, and on a person's heart. I really would never want that on my conscience. How would I ever face my family again? I can't imagine ever being in a situation so dire it could only be solved with murder.

 

46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do?

Taking advantage of someone who trusts them completely in a way that scars the trusting person.

 

47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?

Yes. I hope to find mine someday.

 

48. What do you believe makes a successful life?

A big family that loves you as much as you love them.

 

49. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings (i.e. do you hide your true self from others, and in what way)?

I'm fairly honest, though sometimes I get in trouble when I think I can spare someone some suffering by telling a little lie... that usually ends up just hurting the person more in the end.

 

50. Do you have any biases or prejudices?

I guess I tend to look down on people who sleep around or have multiple lovers. Family is just so important to me, seeing people like that makes me kind of sick and I might be a little rude to them about it.

 

51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances?  Why do you refuse to do it?

Killing people comes to mind. As does casual romance. The former needs no explanation, and as for the latter... romance shouldn't be something you toss around to anyone and everyone.

 

52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)?

My family.

 

Part 5: Relationships With Others

53. In general, how do you treat others (politely, rudely, by keeping them at a distance, etc.)?  Does your treatment of them change depending on how well you know them, and if so, how?

I try to always be nice with strangers, and even nicer with my friends. I... have an unfortunate habit of being too trusting toward strangers, and I've been swindled on several occasions because I was too willing to believe a story told me by a 'poor traveler'. However, I am willing to give anyone the benefit of the doubt... even mor than once if need be. I just want to be helpful.

 

54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why?

I'd really have to say my brothers are the most important people in my life. They were the ones who really helped shape me from my childhood, and even now that I'm a little older it seems like their letters support me from afar.

 

55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why?

Respect? Hmm, that's a tougher one... Unfortunately I just haven't found someone like that yet. A mentor, or someone whose footsteps I really want to follow... I'm still looking for someone like that.

 

56. Who are your friends?  Do you have a best friend?  Describe these people.

I left most of my friends behind when I moved to Limsa Lominsa to finish my schooling. After I graduated most of the students I had gotten along with headed off to different places and... well, to be honest, I'm kind of lonely now. Hopefully I can make some new friends on my own now that I'm living alone.

 

57. Do you have a spouse or significant other?  If so, describe this person.

Not yet~

 

58. Have you ever been in love?  If so, describe what happened.

*sigh* See my 'most embarassing moment'

 

59. What do you look for in a potential lover?

Well, she has to want children of course... I'd like to have a really big family. Other than that... it's really all about the love. Not the romance, I mean the actual feeling of mutual love where we both feel that we'd do anything to make the other smile... that sort of thing. As for what type of girl... well... um... u///u I guess a mature, older-sister type would be nice... though maybe a cute younger girl would be good too... hmm... I guess I'll just have to see who it is that makes my heart beat quicker.

 

60. How close are you to your family?

Fairly close.

 

61. Have you started your own family?  If so, describe them.  If not, do you want to?  Why or why not?

Oh yes, I definitely want to. I just need to find the right girl.

 

62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help?

I would definitely write to my brothers right away. If it was truly desperate I would probably go back to my home.

 

63. Do you trust anyone to protect you?  Who, and why?

I always trusted my brothers to protect me, but now that I'm out on my own I haven't found that person yet.

 

64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you?

I think my brothers would really beat themselves up over not being able to protect me, even though I'm trying to be more independent now. My family would probably take it really hard.

 

65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why?

I... haven't met a specific person like that. I have a general dislike toward people who abuse the trust of others, but happily I've never met a person like that.

 

66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?

I'm definitely the type who tries to talk things out without resorting to violence. Unless you're dealing with mindless monsters who can't be reasoned with, violence should never be the answer.

 

67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?

Nope, not at all. Even though I'm trying to be more independent I still tend to be a bit of a follower when I'm in groups.

 

68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people?  Why or why not?

Yes I love being in groups! I really dislike being alone, so the more the merrier as far as I'm concerned.

 

69. Do you care what others think of you?

I'd like for them to think of me as a friendly person they can trust. However, I don't go out of my way just for what people think. I follow my own values.

 

Part 6: Likes And Dislikes

70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes?

Reading is definitely one of them, followed closely by studying up on sparkling gemstones.

 

71. What is your most treasured possession?

The birthstone on my forehead and an earing given me by my brothers on the  day I left for Limsa Lominsa to celebrate me finally becoming an independent person.

 

72. What is your favorite color?

White

 

73. What is your favorite food?

Freshly baked bread

 

74. What, if anything, do you like to read?

Anything I can get my hands on, really. I like daring tales of adventure and tales of love that leave me misty-eyed. I just love reading.

 

75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)?

Getting together with others and singing songs together is my idea of a great time. I like it more than just going to a concert or something.

 

76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs?  If so, why?  Do you want to quit?

Nope. As a healer I know what those things can do to you, and I'd like to avoid such things happening to my body thank you very much.

 

77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night?

At the moment? I'm usually out doing some odd jobs for people around town trying to scrape together another months rent.

 

78. What makes you laugh?

Oh lots of things. I tend to be fairly light-hearted and I'm always in the mood for a good chuckle. I don't like humor that involves other peoples' suffering, though. I'd rather laugh -with- people rather than -at- them.

 

79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you?

Rape, murder, and the horrible, horrible injuries that one person is capable of inflicting on another

 

80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself?

I would dig my own mine and look for gemstones

 

81. How do you deal with stress?

I write about things that are bothering me in letters to my family and then rip them up later instead of sending them

 

82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?

I learned the importance of having a plan when acting as a healer at school. It tends to keep people alive better than just doing things randomly.

 

83. What are your pet peeves?

People joking about romance, people who don't appreciate their families. Also people who talk casually about breaking the law or harming others.

 

Part 7: Self Images And Etc.

 

84. Describe the routine of a normal day for you.  How do you feel when this routine is disrupted?

I wish I -had- a routine. About all I can put in stone is that I wake up and go to sleep. Between that a day could consist of anything from throwing spells at Mandragora bothering someone's fields to running from monsters in a mine where I was hoping to get some gems. Maybe once I've got myself established I'll have more of a routine but... well, this way feels a little more like an adventure right?

 

85. What is your greatest strength as a person?

My kindness

 

86. What is your greatest weakness?

My naivete

 

87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

I would be more independent and be less of a follower

 

88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted?

Extroverted

 

89. Are you generally organized or messy?

I try to be more organized

 

90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at.

Helping others, learning things and healing would be my good things... and my bad would probably be: judging people, being a salesman and taking initiative.

 

91. Do you like yourself?

All-in-all I'd say yes. There are bits I want to improve on, of course, but overall I'd say there's no one I'd rather be.

 

92. What are your reasons for being an adventurer (or doing the strange and heroic things that RPG characters do)?  Are your real reasons for doing this different than the ones you tell people in public?  (If so, detail both sets of reasons…)

Right now I do it to pay the rent, but I hope someday to be able to do things that really help others out. I know there are dark things happening in the world and I'd like to learn more powerful white magic to help others banish the pain and hurting from this world.

 

93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime?

To relieve a little of the pain and suffering people are going through.

 

94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

A powerful healer, often invited to help in great events that change the course of our world. By my side are trusted companions who leave their lives in my hands. When I'm not out adventuring I'm at home cutting the finest gems and selling the finest jewelry in the land.

 

95. If you could choose, how would you want to die?

Peacefully, and surrounded by family.

 

96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left.

Go home to be with my family, tell everyone how much I love them and look around the place where I grew up one last time.

 

97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death?

For healing suffering.

 

98. What three words best describe your personality?

Friendly, trusting, healer

 

99. What three words would others probably use to describe you?

Naive, supportive, kind

 

100. If you could, what advice would you, the player, give to your character?  (You might even want to speak as if he or she were sitting right here in front of you, and use proper tone so he or she might heed your advice…)

"Don't spend too much time reading letters from home. Even though they support you right now, what you need to do is find others right where you are who can support you and who you can support. That's the true proof of being independent: you don't need others to support you... you're the one doing the supporting."

 

[E'lario]

Yikes! That took a while! It really does help flesh out a character a bit more though, and I enjoyed reading other peoples answers as well. Hope I can meet some of you in game!

[Gharen]

(Holy crap that managed to knock several hours out of my night at work.. had to do some research and fleshing out as well. I initially couldn't really answer as him since he wouldn't answer them to begin with. But I've since gone through and edited this post to reflect how he would answer. Evasively most of the time, bluntly and to the point the rest. I think it's safe to say this character will be a pain in the ass to deal with, and commend anyone who successfully tries.)

 

Gharen entered the small clearing where he had made camp for the evening. He added some wood to the fire that had burned low. As he stoked the fire he noticed a scroll sitting beside the boughs that made up his bed. His first instinct was to survey the area, there wasn't anyone nearby, and nothing had been taken from his camp. He relaxed, letting out a small breath, picked up the scroll and started to read.

 

A moment later he flicked his wrist and lobbed the scroll into the fire, his thoughts whirled for second as he watched the parchment catch flame. He scrambled forward and reached into the fire and rescued the scroll as he patted the flames out. He reached into his pack and pulled out a small stick of charcoal and opened the scroll...

 

Part 1: The Basics

1.What is your full name? Gharen Wolfsong

 

2.Where and when were you born? Ala Mhigo, 1552

 

3.Who are/were your parents?  (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.) Gregor Wolfsong I think he was a Blacksmith, Marta Wolfsong I think she was a weaver, I can't fully recall. Both died in 1557 during the initial attack on Ala Mhigo.

 

4.Do you have any siblings?  A sister. Kayle she was a little over a year old. She died at the same time as my mother and father..

 

5.Where do you live now, and with whom?  Describe the place and the person/people. Currently along the Gridania outskirts in a small camp.

 

6.What is your occupation? Smith, Dockworker, Manure hauler, any manual labor that pays enough for traveling supplies and training.

 

7.Write a full physical description of yourself.  You might want to consider factors such as: height, weight, race, hair and eye color, style of dress, and any tattoos, scars, or distinguishing marks. 78 inches tall (6' 5'') Hyur Highlander. Dark red hair, Hazel eyes. Highlander warrior facial tattoos, with several facial scars.

 

8.To which social class do you belong? None.

 

9.Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses? Some old... injuries that never quite healed right.

 

10. Are you right- or left-handed? left handed

 

11. What does your voice sound like? the hell kind of question is this? next.

 

12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently?skipping.

 

13. What do you have in your pockets? Nothing.

 

14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics? quiet, loner.

 

 

 

Part 2: Growing Up

15. How would you describe your childhood in general? Painful.

 

16. What is your earliest memory? The day Mom and dad died.

 

17. How much schooling have you had? Very little.

 

18. Did you enjoy school? I barely remember that time in my life.

 

19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities? Self taught to read and write. Basic fighting came from watching various mercenaries that started fights in the refugee camp.

 

20. While growing up, did you have any role models?  If so, describe them.Not in the literal sense no.

 

21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family? Before Ala Mihgo yes.

 

22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? Free

 

23. As a child, what were your favorite activities? Sneaking out the nights the drunk who had become my guardian was passed out to practice with make shift weapons.

 

24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display? skipping this question and moving on.

 

25. As a child, were you popular?  Who were your friends, and what were they like? Other children were made to stay away from me.

 

26. When and with whom was your first kiss? Never.

 

27. Are you a virgin? Yes

 

28. If you are a supernatural being (i.e. mage, werewolf, vampire), tell the story of how you became what you are or first learned of your own abilities.  If you are just a normal human, describe any influences in your past that led you to do the things you do today. After escaping Ala Mihgo I was raised in a camp of refugees in the mountainous region north of the occupied city. There we labored to survive, I was placed under the care of an old run down warrior turned drunkard who beat me regularly when I "disappointed" him, several times almost to death, He made a point to regularly remind me during these sessions that I "was worthless" and "nothing but a burden". I could see it in the faces of others around the camp when they looked at me. they knew what was happening and did nothing to intervene.

 

 

 

Part 3: Past Influences

29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far? The raider attack on the Refugee camp 8 years ago that resulted in the death of my guardian and others that didn't lift a finger to help me.

 

30. Who has had the most influence on you? A set of adventurers that passed through the encampment when I was a child. I'd imagining their exploits in life, that was a driving force early on that things could be better.

 

31. What do you consider your greatest achievement? Escaping the refugee camp as it burned to the ground behind me.

 

32. What is your greatest regret? Not being the one to kill my guardian, and ultimately not helping the refugees that did not escape. (This is a point of conflict for Gharen he hated these people for not stopping what was being done to him, at the same time feels ashamed of himself for not helping them when he had the chance.)

 

33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done? Leaving women and children to die.

 

34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind? No.

 

35. When was the time you were the most frightened? Ages 5-17

 

36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you?  I can't think of anything.

 

37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why? Having left women and children to die. (In all likelihood if Gharen had stayed to help he would have been killed as well but this does not change the fact he feels a deep seated guilt regarding this. As such he has committed himself to defending those who cannot defend themselves.)

 

38. What is your best memory? Already covered this moving on.

 

39. What is your worst memory? Not reiterating myself moving on.

 

 

 

Part 4: Beliefs And Opinions

40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic? Neither. I'm a Realist.

 

41. What is your greatest fear? Being alone all my life. (A paradox since he does everything he can to distance himself from others)

 

42. What are your religious views? If the Gods are alive, they care little about the insignificant people that hurl their faith at them so fervently, and as such are not worth worshiping.

 

43. What are your political views? Governments tell people what they can and cannot do. I spent 13 years of my life being told what he can and cannot do, I didn't like it then and don't like it now.

 

44. What are your views on sex? I don't think about it.

 

45. Are you able to kill?  Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable? There are a few people out there the world would be better without.

 

46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do? Abusing a Child in any way shape or form.

 

47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love? No.

 

48. What do you believe makes a successful life? Living life honestly, and just being the best person you can be.

 

49. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings (i.e. do you hide your true self from others, and in what way)? I don't talk about myself.

 

50. Do you have any biases or prejudices? No.

 

51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances?  Why do you refuse to do it? Harm innocents, women and children. (see previous history)

 

52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)? He would die to Protect Women/Children in danger. (See a pattern forming?)

 

 

 

Part 5: Relationships With Others

53. In general, how do you treat others (politely, rudely, by keeping them at a distance, etc.)?  Does your treatment of them change depending on how well you know them, and if so, how? Skipping this question, moving on..

 

54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why? No one.

 

55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why? Skipping.

 

56. Who are your friends?  Do you have a best friend?  Describe these people. Skipping..

 

57. Do you have a spouse or significant other?  If so, describe this person. No.

 

58. Have you ever been in love?  If so, describe what happened. No.

 

59. What do you look for in a potential lover? Nothing.

 

60. How close are you to your family? Skipping..

 

61. Have you started your own family?  If so, describe them.  If not, do you want to?  Why or why not? No, Skipping.

 

62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help? No one, the only person you can trust is yourself.

 

63. Do you trust anyone to protect you?  Who, and why? No.

 

64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you? No one.

 

65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why? Myself.

 

66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict? Arguing with others is a waste of time and energy.

 

67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations? No.

 

68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people?  Why or why not? No. People in general are untrustworthy and act friendly in order to take advantage of you because they want something.

 

69. Do you care what others think of you? No.

 

 

 

Part 6: Likes And Dislikes

70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes? Training in the arts of combat, living off the land.

 

71. What is your most treasured possession? My weapon.

 

72. What is your favorite color? Blue

 

73. What is your favorite food? Freshly caught fish cooked over an open flame.

 

74. What, if anything, do you like to read? Historical texts, personal accounts of past wars, or battles.

 

75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)? Training

 

76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs?  If so, why?  Do you want to quit? No.

 

77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night? Skipping, moving on.

 

78. What makes you laugh? I'm Not sure, I haven't done so in a long time.

 

79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you? Very little. (As he is numb to the things people are capable of doing.)

 

80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself? Training

 

81. How do you deal with stress? Training, Fishing

 

82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan? Neither, at this time I a leaf on a river, heading to where ever it takes me.

 

83. What are your pet peeves? Uncaring parents

 

 

 

Part 7: Self Images And Etc.

84. Describe the routine of a normal day for you.  How do you feel when this routine is disrupted? Wake up and find someone that's willing to pay for work done that day. Or fish and hunt for food. It doesn't bother me because I'm free to do as I please.

 

85. What is your greatest strength as a person? Tenacity.

 

86. What is your greatest weakness? Self reliant

 

87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? Nothing. (A lie. He wouldn't be broken anymore.)

 

88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted? Introverted

 

89. Are you generally organized or messy? Organized

 

90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at. Good: Combat, taking care of himself, physical labor  Bad: Socializing, Dealing with others, Dealing with the opposite sex.

 

91. Do you like yourself? No.

 

92. What are your reasons for being an adventurer (or doing the strange and heroic things that RPG characters do)?  Are your real reasons for doing this different than the ones you tell people in public?  (If so, detail both sets of reasons…) Freedom to go and do whatever I like.

 

93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime? To master as many weapons as I can, in training I can express myself clearly, in training I feel free, in combat I feels alive.

 

94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Sitting on a riverbank somewhere with a fishing pole in hand.

 

95. If you could choose, how would you want to die? In the defense of others. Hopefully with purpose.

 

96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left. Go fishing, Eat, then sleep.

 

97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death? No one will care.

 

98. What three words best describe your personality? Skipping.. (Quiet, Serious, Brooding.)

 

99. What three words would others probably use to describe you? Skipping..

 

100. If you could, what advice would you, the player, give to your character?  (You might even want to speak as if he or she were sitting right here in front of you, and use proper tone so he or she might heed your advice…) (I don't think I could advise someone in Gharen's state without making things worse)

 

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[Raeletta]

Took a two year break, never did anything with this story.

 

Gegenji Mod Edit: In the future, please simply mark the post as outdated and/or place in spoiler tags rather than simply "blanking it out." Thank you.

[CalebAgron]

So I'm LOVING these posts, especially that they are IC. When I first answered all these I made them OOC so still have that "draft" which gives more information than you can pry from Calebs lips. I'll post it and provide a link later.

 

The Basics

 

 

1. What is your full name?

Caleb Grey Agron

2. Where and when were you born?

I was born in Gridania on the 6th Sun of the 3rd Astral Moon in the year 1552 of the 6th Astral Era.

3. Who are/were your parents?

Cesar Marcus Agron and Lelandra Mira Agron. Dad ran a tight ship back in the day workin for the city guard and all. Ma still works at Mr. Xander's tailor shop in Gridania.

4. Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like?

I have an identical twin brother who's also my best friend, Cayden Alexander Agron is his name. And a feisty younger sister who I will forever look up to, Anya lynn Agron. Gods I miss them.

5. Where do you live now, and with whom?

Here and there, taking in the not so good life of renting rooms at various Inn's. By Kan-E-Senna's grace I wish I had my own place!

6. What is your occupation?

Smith, but I also do odd and end jobs when I have the time. Could always use the spare coin.

7. Write a full physical description of yourself.

Well I'm a male Hyur Highlander goin on 25 cycles now. Been told I'm a tall one even for Hyur Highlanders, think I'm 6 fulms 5ilms and about 256 ponz. I got blue eyes and black hair that I keep closely cropped like my beard. Yea I stay in pretty good shape nice big chest huh?..

 

*Begins flexing his arms and goes to take off his shirt but is stopped mid lift*

 

What? Oh sorry, just thought you'd wanna inspect the beef before you buy it ya know? I mean not that yer..yea lets just, I mean unless. No? Right. Well had you let me take off my shirt I woulda showed you the scar I have from the doc. See Cayden and I were born kinda you know, stuck together. But the doc he took a knife er somethin and split us apart. Talk about dodging an arrow ey?

 

What kinda cloths? Nothin fancy just stuff I get at the tailor shop. Huh?

 

*Stops for a moment as his hand goes up to grasp the tags hanging form his neck, his mood quickly turning more quiet.*

 

Yea I was in the militia once, the others belong to..can we move on?

8. To which social class do you belong?

Does it matter? Commoner I guess?

9. Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?

No, no and physical weaknesses? Did you not see my arms when I..no no the answer is no.

10. Are you right- or left-handed?

I use both, whada they call it, ambi..ambier..no no don't tell me! Ambidexsurus!

11. What does your voice sound like?

*Looks bewildered*

 

What does my voice sound like? You tell me.

12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently?

Kan-E-Senna's Grace what kinda dumb question is that?

13. What do you have in your pockets?

*Seems unsure as he reaches down and pulls out a few items*

Um, a handkerchief. Some knick knacks from the smithy. Latest letter from ma, don't get to see her much.

14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics?

I like repetition if that counts? Ma said I need to have order in my life, guess that's why I did ok in the militia.

 

 

Growing Up

 

 

15. How would you describe your childhood in general?

Normal I guess, I mean dad and ma always provided for us. Was alright up until around my 16th cycle. After that things kinda headed south. Why?

 

*He seems hesitant to answer the question*

 

Cause I like the lads as much as I like the lasses and my dad didn't take too well ta that.

16. What is your earliest memory?

Sitting in front of a fire with my brother and parents.

17. How much schooling have you had?

No more or less than any other commoner I would guess.

18. Did you enjoy school?

Who would?

19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities?

Well my true heart I got from my ma, she always was trying to help others out. Militia taught me to wield a sword and shield.

20. While growing up, did you have any role models? If so, describe them.

"Dad's wrong. If you love someone that's all that matters. Isn't that how it's suppose to be?" My sister words. Anya has always been outspoken and a take no nonsense type of girl. Cayden and I knew better then to upset Dad but Anya, she would always find new and creative ways to turn is face red.

 

21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family?

Cayden and I were best buds, we always had eachother's backs. We tried to be the protective big brothers for Anya but she had different plans for us. Bit bossy when we were kids, but still can't help but look up to her ya know? Ma was the one we went to when we wanted something, she always treated us good. Dad too..except when, you know, I told him I liked the lads.

22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

Well me and Cayden always played gladiators and dragons so I guess a gladiator.

23. As a child, what were your favorite activities?

I remember makin my own sword and shield when I was a child. Think that's what got me into the smith job. Always watching the smithy make new armor for the guards and soldiers, not as easy as it looked I tell you what.

24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display?

Huh? Skip

25. As a child, were you popular? Who were your friends, and what were they like?

Popular? I guess we were...yea I guess we were. Cayden and I.

26. When and with whom was your first kiss?

Anveena Terumi, a female Hyur midlander with long blond hair, green-blue eyes, sweetest girl I ever done meet.

27. Are you a virgin? If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity?

Hold on hold on. Your gonna get embarrassed when I take off ma shirt, but then you turn around and ask me this!? No I'm no virgin, what you want details too!? Well he had a nice backside and a ...Well be more specific lass gods have mercy! His name was Jonathan and it was back in my time with the militia.

28. If you are a supernatural being (i.e. mage, werewolf, vampire), tell the story of how you became what you are or first learned of your own abilities.  If you are just a normal human, describe any influences in your past that led you to do the things you do today.

If am just a normal Hyur? Well I think I'm normal, I mean I don't do the finger wigglin stuff most times. Good sword and strong shield an you don't need anything else!

 

Past influences

 

 

29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?

Leavin home.

30. Who has had the most influence on you?

Jonathan, he taught me that there aint no shame in likin the lads too. Taught me to accept myself an ta 6th hell with everyone else.

31. What do you consider your greatest achievement?

Survivin this list of questions, how many more you got?

32. What is your greatest regret?

Don't got any.

33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done?

Killed me plenty of Garlean soldiers, not that I'm proud of it or anything. But war is war right? Besides, they were the ones who attacked us.

34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind?

Got put in a cell for bein too sexy, uh? Aw come on now it was a joke lighten up lass!

35. When was the time you were the most frightened?

That boat trip to Limsa Lominsa.

 

*shutters*

 

Damn sea, we were born with feet to walk on land not go ridin over waters infested with things that would just as soon eat you alive then drown you!

 

36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you?

Being told to keep my shirt on a few moments ago, I dunno I don't get embarrassed, an after that question on my virginity I would think you don't either!

37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why?

No regrets.

38. What is your best memory?

*Stops as his mind seems to wander, his face with a look as if he was watching something on the floor*

 

It was a mild night with just the stars above us, the sounds of the water fall, the smell of the grass blades. The feel of his head on my chest, the scruff on his face. Just us laying there all night..

39. What is your worst memory?

*sighs*

 

 

The look of dissappointment and anger on my fathers face. My mother trying to calm him down, my sister and brother watching from the steps. Wow..let's move on.

 

 

Beliefs and Opinions

 

 

40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?

I'm not one or another I'm both, you gotta be.

41. What is your greatest fear?

Falling in love and losing that person again.

42. What are your religious views?

*Shrugs*

43. What are your political views?

Politics are for the corrupt and greedy

44. What are your views on sex?

Is that an offer? I mean what else are you gonna ask me after pretending to be embarrassed about me taking off my shirt, then turnin round and asking me about my first piece of tail.

I mean who doesn't like it right? It's natural, and fun. But better when you love the person.

 

45. Are you able to kill?  Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable?

I was a soldier, you don't have fights by tossing flowers at each other and callin eachother cruel names.

46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do?

Take a life outside the fields of war.

47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?

*laughs*

 

 

My brother and I use to joke that we were one soul split into to bodies so I guess yea I believe in soul mates. As for true love, I know it exists cause I felt it once, and hope I find it again.

 

48. What do you believe makes a successful life?

There is no one thing that makes you successful in life other than maybe personal happiness.

49. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings?

I'm answering these questions arnt I? Speakin of which we done yet?

50. Do you have any biases or prejudices?

Why would I?

51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances? Why do you refuse to do it?

You wont catch me swimmin in no ocean or beach or anythin like that, nope wont do it.

52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)?

My family, the men and women in my squad.

 

 

Relationships with Others

 

 

53. In general, how do you treat others?  Does your treatment of them change depending on how well you know them, and if so, how?

Treat everybody jus fine I think.

54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why?

Family.

55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why?

My sis Anya. She might not have a filter on what she want's ta say, but the girl's heart is always in the right place.

56. Who are your friends?  Do you have a best friend?  Describe these people.

Most the men and women from my squad, Cayden still my best bud.

57. Do you have a spouse or significant other?  If so, describe this person.

Single. Why you wanna change that? Seriously nothin!? You know what I give up, bout as cold as Garuda you are.

58. Have you ever been in love?  If so, describe what happened.

Wow. Uh yea, I been in love before, mentioned him several times now. Jonathan was very special to me, thought I was gonna spend the rest of my life with that one. But both of us bein soldiers and all. He was..I don't want to talk bout it move on.

59. What do you look for in a potential lover?

Depends if were talkin bout tha lads I like um able to go toe ta toe with me. Not lookin to play daddy to no one, want an equal in bed and out. Confident men I like. With tha lasses I find those midlanders more my speed, some fair lass I can take care of.

60. How close are you to your family?

Close for tha most part, well cept me an my dad.

61. Have you started your own family?  If so, describe them.  If not, do you want to?  Why or why not?

Nope.

62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help?

Myself, man's gotta be able to take care of his own problems.

63. Do you trust anyone to protect you?  Who, and why?

My former squad.

64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you?

I would hope friends and family. I would ask about you but you might jus end up tossin a party when I'm done in the ground huh?

65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why?

You fer askin all these damned questions!

66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?

*Breaks out into laughter for a few seconds reaching up to wipe a few tears away.*

Oh that was a good one, thanks lass I needed that.

67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?

What kinda damned fool would wanna do somethin like that?

68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people?  Why or why not?

*Shrugs*

 

Gimme a few mugs o ale and I wouldn't mind.

 

 

Likes and Dislikes

 

 

69. Do you care what others think of you?

Aye, damn near heartbroken that you told me to keep my shirt on. No I don't flamin care!

70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes?

Readin a book, drinkin some nice ale. Sure as sin not answerin all these damned questions.

71. What is your most treasured possession?

Jonathan's tags.

72. What is your favorite color?

Red and White

73. What is your favorite food?

anything with Rolanberries in it.

74. What, if anything, do you like to read?

Stories on adventure and on occasion history books. Yea I read don't act so damned surprised!

75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)?

This body doesn't keep itself in shape, I know I make it look easy an good but gotta workout. Like singin too, to myself anyway.

76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs?  If so, why?  Do you want to quit?

Aye drink ale from time ta time. Never did like the smokes or the like.

77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night?

What does that have ta do with anything?

78. What makes you laugh?

Lack of sleep.

79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you?

I'm intolerant of intolerance. Hah thought I didn't know big words did ya!

80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself?

*snickers* wha!? Your the one that asked!

81. How do you deal with stress?

By hittin something. Or being alone.

82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?

Nah not spontaneous. I like order and structure, like to plan things out.

83. What are your pet peeves?

*Thinks for a few moments*

 

People who try an push their morals n stuff on others.

 

 

Self Images etc.

 

84. Describe the routine of a normal day for you.  How do you feel when this routine is disrupted?

Why would you want ta know what I do on a regular day? I wake up, I train, I take a shower, I go to the smithy, I come home an sleep.

85. What is your greatest strength as a person?

Hum, well I'm a pretty self reliant man

86. What is your greatest weakness?

It's a secret

87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

Nothing, otherwise he would not be Caleb Grey Agron.

88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted?

Introverted

89. Are you generally organized or messy?

Organized

90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at.

I'm good with a sword and shield, pretty good at the smithing forge too. Lets see, think I can read and relate to peoples emotions pretty good, what's that look for? Hey your the spawn of Garuda how could I tell you weren't interested when it seems like your in a constant block of ice!

I'm a pig am I, and I don't know how to read people? Hey this is suppose to be me answering the questions not you!

91. Do you like yourself?

Of course. Narcissistic? I.. guess I am..huh.

92. What are your reasons for being an adventurer?  Are your real reasons for doing this different than the ones you tell people in public?

Lass you gotta be kiddin me right? The gil a thousan times! Who in their right mind would go riskin their lives fer people who need you to find their lost lunch in the pit of angry wyvern. Or bring someone a bag o goodies by crossin a swamp infested with things that would sooner eat you than the damned bag o crap your carryin!

93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime?

A place of my own would be nice.

94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

In that place of my own.

95. If you could choose, how would you want to die?

The hells wrong with you askin a question like that!

96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left.

I'd give all I had ta someone on the streets, cause no one else needs what little I got more.

97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death?

For being independent.

98. What three words best describe your personality?

Independent, Sexy, Strong.

99. What three words would others probably use to describe you?

I'll let them decide. No not you!

100. If you could, what advice would you, the player, give to your character?

((*facepalm* You damn fool, not everyone wants you, stop putting up this dumb and tough front, you're just a big softy under it all!))

 

[Lament]

I have a ton of alts. Let's try this with one I haven't RPed yet.

 

Part 1: The Basics

 

1.What is your full name?

"Ethne Lancaster. It's nice to meet you!"

 

2.Where and when were you born?

"Um, I'm not sure about the exact details, actually! I'm sorry."

 

3.Who are/were your parents?  (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.)

"Ah, that's not a very nice story to tell."

 

4.Do you have any siblings?  What are/were they like?

"None!"

 

5.Where do you live now, and with whom?  Describe the place and the person/people.

"I live... well, I suppose you could say I live in Gridania, but I really don't have a fixed home anywhere. I rent a room sometimes in Gridania to study conjury."

 

6.What is your occupation?

"I guess you could call it healer-for-hire? Not really a fixed job, I go where healing is needed."

 

7.Write a full physical description of yourself.  You might want to consider factors such as: height, weight, race, hair and eye color, style of dress, and any tattoos, scars, or distinguishing marks.

"Chin-length hair, I like to keep it short, easier to manage! I braid some of it. I'm pretty small, I think, for a Midlander? You'd probably be able to describe me better than I can, really."

 

8.To which social class do you belong?

"I don't know, I suppose lower class? Not really a ton of income."

 

9.Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?

"Yes, I'm blind. Well, mostly blind, I think. I'm actually not sure what it is that I see, or if I can see at all. It's a little hard to explain. The conjurers at the guild said it might be related to the flow of aether, but... nobody's very sure, really. I know I can't see myself to describe myself, at least!"

 

10. Are you right- or left-handed?

"I'm right-handed."

 

11. What does your voice sound like?

"Oh, soft, I think, very feminine, I rarely yell, I try to speak clearly."

 

12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently?

"I don't know... oh, I guess I say 'I don't know' a lot? And 'I guess', maybe? Oh, 'maybe', I think? And 'I think'? Do I sound that unsure...?"

 

13. What do you have in your pockets?

"Hmm... a few gil, a needle, a spool of hempen yarn, and a handful of herbs."

 

14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics?

"I suppose being blind is a defining characteristic? It sets me apart from most people. I think they get annoyed that I need to touch things to recognize them, but I can't really help that. I learned to ask first."

 

 

Part 2: Growing Up

 

15. How would you describe your childhood in general?

"Umm..."

 

16. What is your earliest memory?

"Let's talk about something else!"

 

17. How much schooling have you had?

"People are usually surprised by how much I know since I can't read! But I never actually went to school. I had a lot of things read for me."

 

18. Did you enjoy school?

"I didn't attend."

 

19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities?

"At... at home, I suppose."

 

20. While growing up, did you have any role models?  If so, describe them.

"Um."

 

21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family?

"Is it okay if I just don't answer some of these? I'm sorry, it's just such a boring story! You wouldn't want to hear it."

 

22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

"..."

 

23. As a child, what were your favorite activities?

"..."

 

24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display?

"..."

 

25. As a child, were you popular?  Who were your friends, and what were they like?

"..."

 

26. When and with whom was your first kiss?

"...Oh! I can answer that one. I haven't had one yet."

 

27. Are you a virgin?  If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity?

"I am!"

 

28. If you are a supernatural being (i.e. mage, werewolf, vampire), tell the story of how you became what you are or first learned of your own abilities.  If you are just a normal human, describe any influences in your past that led you to do the things you do today.

"...Is this a joke question?"

 

 

Part 3: Past Influences

 

29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?

"I think... enrolling in the Conjurers' Guild! It really helped me understand so many things!"

 

30. Who has had the most influence on you?

"Um."

 

31. What do you consider your greatest achievement?

"I'm not much of an achiever, I'm afraid! Really, I'm surprised you still have questions, because I'm very boring."

 

32. What is your greatest regret?

"Umm."

 

33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done?

"Umm..."

 

34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind?

"I don't think so..."

 

35. When was the time you were the most frightened?

"Um."

 

36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you?

"Do all the times I accidentally touched what I should not be touching count?"

 

37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why?

"..."

 

38. What is your best memory?

"This is going to sound very... corny, but the first time I healed someone felt... special."

 

39. What is your worst memory?

"..."

 

 

Part 4: Beliefs And Opinions

 

40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?

"I try to stay optimistic! I like to think that good can happen."

 

41. What is your greatest fear?

"..."

 

42. What are your religious views?

"I don't have any."

 

43. What are your political views?

"I try to stay out of politics! It's all very confusing and backstabby."

 

44. What are your views on sex?

"It sounds pretty great."

 

45. Are you able to kill?  Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable?

"..."

 

46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do?

"There are many evil things people can do. I can't pick just one."

 

47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?

"Sure! Isn't it a nice thing to believe?"

 

48. What do you believe makes a successful life?

"I'll find out, and I'll let you know."

 

49. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings (i.e. do you hide your true self from others, and in what way)?

"Does anyone who isn't honest about their thoughts and feelings actually answer this honestly?"

 

50. Do you have any biases or prejudices?

"I try not to! But I can understand that sometimes you've been wronged and that leads to those things."

 

51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances?  Why do you refuse to do it?

"...Yeah. Um, sorry, next question?"

 

52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)?

"Next-next question!"

 

 

Part 5: Relationships With Others

 

53. In general, how do you treat others (politely, rudely, by keeping them at a distance, etc.)?  Does your treatment of them change depending on how well you know them, and if so, how?

"I try to be polite to everyone! And I don't know, actually. I usually don't stay in one place for very long. I think it doesn't change much, though? At least I never noticed."

 

54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why?

"I can't think of any single most important person, but everyone at the Conjurers' Guild is very dear to me."

 

55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why?

"Oh, many people! There are many things that take being a strong, determined person to do."

 

56. Who are your friends?  Do you have a best friend?  Describe these people.

"I think people at the Guild? But I don't meet them very often... perhaps not?"

 

57. Do you have a spouse or significant other?  If so, describe this person.

"I don't!"

 

58. Have you ever been in love?  If so, describe what happened.

"I haven't."

 

59. What do you look for in a potential lover?

"You know, every time I try to give it thought, I can't come up with anything? I don't know, really. Compassion? Um... patience? Tolerance?"

 

60. How close are you to your family?

"..."

 

61. Have you started your own family?  If so, describe them.  If not, do you want to?  Why or why not?

"I haven't! I'd like to, but if it doesn't happen, that's okay too. I think it'd be nice to have children... people to take care of. But I'd probably not be a very good caretaker, so maybe not."

 

62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help?

"Likely guards, or healers! They seem like the type of people who would help in most situations. Huh? That's not what you meant?"

 

63. Do you trust anyone to protect you?  Who, and why?

"I don't know, I guess guards? But they're pretty busy, so maybe they can't always."

 

64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you?

"I think the Guild would!"

 

65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why?

"Um."

 

66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?

"I don't like conflict very much! But I think most people don't. I try to stay out of it, or maybe mediate a little?"

 

67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?

"Not really! Other people are better at that."

 

68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people?  Why or why not?

"Ah... not really. It gets very confusing for me, so many voices!"

 

69. Do you care what others think of you?

"I think a little? But if they dislike me, that's fine. I'll just try to figure out why, and if it's something I can make better."

 

 

Part 6: Likes And Dislikes

 

70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes?

"I like sewing! Cooking, depending on the dish, because I can't rely on visual cues. Um... oh! Making perfume! Anything to do with herbs, flowers and smells."

 

71. What is your most treasured possession?

"I can't think of anything."

 

72. What is your favorite color?

"I don't have one! Can't, really. I'd like to, though."

 

73. What is your favorite food?

"I love sweets, but they're so expensive! Food I can eat most days... ooh, goat cheese."

 

74. What, if anything, do you like to read?

"I would love to, but I can't!"

 

75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)?

"I really like listening to music! I'd like to learn how to play something, eventually."

 

76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs?  If so, why?  Do you want to quit?

"I don't!"

 

77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night?

"In the most boring way possible: getting ready to sleep. I told you I was boring!"

 

78. What makes you laugh?

"Jokes? I know, sorry, that was bad."

 

79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you?

"..."

 

80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself?

"Probably sew a little."

 

81. How do you deal with stress?

"I try to distract myself with sewing, or foraging for herbs! Things to get my mind off the stress."

 

82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?

"I don't mind not having a plan, but I need to plan if I'm going somewhere, so I don't get lost."

 

83. What are your pet peeves?

"..."

 

 

Part 7: Self Images And Etc.

 

84. Describe the routine of a normal day for you.  How do you feel when this routine is disrupted?

"Wake up, get ready for work, go work hunting! Work when possible, eat when possible. Bathe, sleep. I'm pretty happy to have a change of routine if it's a nice one! Like chatting with someone, or hearing someone play a song."

 

85. What is your greatest strength as a person?

"I don't know! I think I'm a decent healer? That counts, right?"

 

86. What is your greatest weakness?

"I think my eyesight. I mean, it does get in the way of a lot of things."

 

87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

"...Oh."

 

88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted?

"I think extroverted?"

 

89. Are you generally organized or messy?

"I try to be organized! But sometimes I do knock things over... especially if they're not in the same spot as before."

 

90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at.

"Healing! Telling herbs apart? Um... sewing? And... not running into people, not running into things, and not falling. I am especially bad at not falling!"

 

91. Do you like yourself?

"I'm... all right! I mean there are things I don't like, but."

 

92. What are your reasons for being an adventurer (or doing the strange and heroic things that RPG characters do)?  Are your real reasons for doing this different than the ones you tell people in public?  (If so, detail both sets of reasons…)

"I just want to help people! And... I'm sure you've heard that a lot and don't believe me, but it's true!"

 

93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime?

"Um."

 

94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

"Probably doing the same thing!"

 

95. If you could choose, how would you want to die?

"In my sleep."

 

96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left.

"...I. Answer the questions I didn't. And... other things."

 

97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death?

"Helping people with healing. I can dream!"

 

98. What three words best describe your personality?

"Um... bubbly? Cheery? ...Unsure?"

 

99. What three words would others probably use to describe you?

"...I actually thought of words other people would use for your last question. I'm sorry!"

 

100. If you could, what advice would you, the player, give to your character?  (You might even want to speak as if he or she were sitting right here in front of you, and use proper tone so he or she might heed your advice…)

 

 

I the player would probably tell her that some things you can't change, and they have an impact on who you become, but they don't need to define who you are for the rest of your life.

 

All of the questions she didn't answer are due to things she was a part of that she isn't proud of, and wants to make amends for.

 

[Lorielle Sylwood]

I'll give this a try as Lorielle Sylwood, my first (and so far, only) RP character so far going to try it in character for fun =u=

 

Part 1: The Basics

1.What is your full name?

Lorielle Sylwood

2.Where and when were you born?

I was born in a small home near Camp Tranquil, in the Fifth Astral Moon under the Seventh Sun.

3.Who are/were your parents?  (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.)

My father was Fortin Sylwood, a Wood Wailer.  He was killed when I was just fourteen by a gang of thieves, who got away and have never been brought to justice.  I still remember his face like it was yesterday.  He was kind and compassionate, and so very protective of my mother and I.  My mother was Forysthia Sylwood, a conjurer and botanist.  My father swept her off of her feet when they were young, and they courted in a cat-and-mouse fashion for years before getting married.  My mother was beautiful and compassionate, and she and my father got along so well.  She raised me alone after my father passed, and we took care of one another.  She passed away two years ago after being infected by a quick, aggressive poison from a plant she had been working with.

4.Do you have any siblings?  What are/were they like?

I have never had any siblings, though my parents had planned to have another after me...a bit disappointed that I never had a younger sister.

5.Where do you live now, and with whom?  Describe the place and the person/people.

I have no home currently, as I could not stay in the house I lived with my mother in any longer.  I have finally overcome the...loss of my mother, and so I would like to find a new place to live and hopefully get on to a new chapter in my life.  I travel alone, but hopefully I will find a place to call my home soon and find someone to keep me company.

6.What is your occupation?

I am a Conjurer, like my mother.

7.Write a full physical description of yourself.  You might want to consider factors such as: height, weight, race, hair and eye color, style of dress, and any tattoos, scars, or distinguishing marks.

O-oh, I didn't think I would have to talk about myself this much.  Um, I'm much shorter than the average Elezen, and a bit skinnier, I suppose.  I'm quite pale, but my cheeks are always...regrettably red.  Ah, my hair is dark brown, and quite long although I prefer keeping it braided and wrapped around like a crown.  I have blue eyes, or maybe green.  It's quite difficult to tell which exactly.  I wear anything blue, or green, or brown.  I prefer clothing that isn't too...revealing?  I dislike getting attention in the...wrong places.  I also have a beauty mark below my right eye. or at least that's what my mother called it.

8.To which social class do you belong?

Ah..., social?  Is there a shy class?  If so, I would belong to that.

9.Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?

I have Hypoglycemia- ...err, low blood sugar.  I get quite weak and sick from not eating, extreme heat, or blood loss.

10. Are you right- or left-handed?

I am right handed.

11. What does your voice sound like?

My voice is rather soft.  I suppose soothing would be a word for it.  Really I just do not like talking too loudly, or too often, as it may be.

12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently?

I'm quite the worrier, so I often say anything along the lines of, "Are you alright", "Are you sure?", "I can go buy you a hi-potion", "No I insist", etcetera.

13. What do you have in your pockets?

Ah?  L-let's see then.......ahm.........some gil, a feather, a pretty rock I found, a small empty vial, and a small book with maps of Eorzea.

14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics?

Ahm, my cheeks.  They're always quite flushed.  It only gets worse whenever someone points them out, ...which they always do.  I suppose my constant worrying is an annoying habit. Oh, and playing with my hair.  It takes me such a long time to fix it again.

Part 2: Growing Up

15. How would you describe your childhood in general?

My childhood was amazing.  I might have lost my father, but the time I had with him and my mother is unmatched by any happiness I have ever known.  Despite every bad thing that has happened, I can look back and think happily about my childhood.  Actually, happily is quite an understatement.

16. What is your earliest memory?

Hm, my earliest memory, that I can think of now anyway, was sitting at home with my parents.  We were all seated on the floor, and I was pretending to cook.  My parents would clap for me every time I flipped a flapjack or baked a cake.  I can hardly remember anything else from that early on, and I have no idea why that sticks with me the most.

17. How much schooling have you had?

Ah, schooling was something I took very seriously.  My parents put me into a very esteemed school.  I always heard them talking about how much it cost, and what luxuries they would have to cut out in order to afford my lessons.  For that reason, I tried my hardest in every course, because I did not want their sacrifices for me to go to waste.

18. Did you enjoy school?

Although I tried so hard at first because I wanted to make my parents proud, I actually really loved school!  I love learning and take every opportunity I get to learn something new.  There was so much to do and so many opportunities to prove myself.  It's not so easy to do that, now.

19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities?

I learned many things from school, of course.  I payed attention and took everything I learned to heart.  But outside of school, my parents taught me so much more than any courses ever could.  They taught me how to behave, how to treat others, and they taught me everything I know about combat and conjuring.  My mother taught me the most, as she used teaching as an outlet to make us both happy and occupied after my father passed.

20. While growing up, did you have any role models?  If so, describe them.

Well, obviously, my parents were my biggest role models.  I wanted to be just like them when I grew up.  I like to believe that I am like them, now.  I feel like I am keeping them alive, this way.

21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family?

I got along with my mother's side of the family very well.  They were outgoing and hardy, and always made a good time of any situation.  My father's side of the family adored my mother and I, but they were much more restrained than my mother's side.  More classy, I suppose you would call them.  Not to say my mother's side wasn't.

22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

When I was a child, I wanted to be a chocobo.  Needless to say I grew out of that phase rather quickly, and knew I wanted to be a Disciple of Magic.  After a few years of juggling between Arcane and Conjuring, I realized Conjuration was my calling.

23. As a child, what were your favorite activities?

I loved nothing more than being with my parents.  I loved going on walks with them, playing with them, and exploring with them.  We would often go out into the woods, the three of us, and spend the night out far form our house.  We all shared a love for nature.

24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display?

I was actually very outgoing as a child.  I think about it quite often, and have come to the conclusion that I became...well...the way I am now after my father passed.  It was just my mother and I, and I pulled away from anyone else.  I assume that is why I am rather shy now.

25. As a child, were you popular?  Who were your friends, and what were they like?

I was not very popular at all as a child.  I was often teased about being so close to my parents, but that hardly seems like something to be teased about to me.  I never really needed any friends.  My parents were the best friends I could ever have.

26. When and with whom was your first kiss?

F-first kiss?  I-I've never even hugged a man before...

27. Are you a virgin?  If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity?

O-oh by the Gods...

28. If you are a supernatural being (i.e. mage, werewolf, vampire), tell the story of how you became what you are or first learned of your own abilities.  If you are just a normal human, describe any influences in your past that led you to do the things you do today.

I am sure by now you know that everything I am now has been influenced by my parents.

Part 3: Past Influences

29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?

Hm, that would depend on whether it was important in a positive or negative way.  I can't choose a specific moment in my life, as my entire life was pretty important to me.  Maybe the most recent important event was me leaving my old home and coming to Gridania.

30. Who has had the most influence on you?

My mother, by far.

31. What do you consider your greatest achievement?

I consider my skill in conjuring and my intelligence to be my greatest achievement.  My schooling was what I took most seriously in my life.  Aside from that, coming to terms with the loss of my father, then my mother, has been one of my greatest achievements.  It's wonderful, that moment you realize they want you to make something of yourself rather than grieve for them.

32. What is your greatest regret?

My greatest regret is something I cannot help.  I regret that my father left us so soon, but after years of fighting with myself over it, I know that there was nothing I can do to stop it.  I cursed Nymeia for years for his fate, but you come to learn that everything happens for a reason.

33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done?

E-evil?  I don't believe I have ever done anything I would consider evil.

34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind?

...I don't believe so.

35. When was the time you were the most frightened?

When my mother grew ill before her passing.  It was just the two of us, and I had no idea what to do.  I could not stand seeing her suffer, and yet I could not tear myself from her side.  But I became so afraid that I began running from our home all the way to her sister's home near Quarrymill.  Halfway there I was chased by Kedtraps and was nearly killed before I reached my aunt's home.  She came back to Camp Tranquil with me, and helped me take care of my mother before she passed.

36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you?

My mother and father had a knack for embarrassing me with a boy that lived near us when I was young.  They talked about how we would be married in twenty years, and seemed very convinced in their story.  They had no restraint in talking about it in front of that boy.  Aside from that, I am embarrassed very often.

37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why?

I would try and change anything about the fate of my parents.  Unfortunately, I had nothing to do with their deaths, and nothing could have been done to prevent them.

38. What is your best memory?

My best memory is riding on my father's shoulders while he and my mother took me to Gridania for the first time.  There was so much to see and so much that was new to me, and my mother and father were so happy.

39. What is your worst memory?

As much as it hurt me during the time my father passed, and then during the time my mother passed, nothing hurt worse than seeing the way my mother cried when she came back home from identifying my father's remains.  I hope I should never have to be that sad in my life.

Part 4: Beliefs And Opinions

40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?

Despite my worrying, I am very optimistic.  I like to think that I can accomplish anything if I apply myself correctly.

41. What is your greatest fear?

My greatest fear is that I should never find my place or my purpose.

42. What are your religious views?

I worship Nophica and nature itself.  I have come to follow Nymeia as well.

43. What are your political views?

I try not to put too much into politics.  Politics mean very little to me in the grand scheme of life itself.

44. What are your views on sex?

It should be something shared with someone you care about and want to have a future with.  A-and it should only be with one person, not with multitudes of people around the same time.

45. Are you able to kill?  Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable?

I am capable of killing.  I have little fear in killing, surprisingly.  I kill when it is just, and when it is serving the greater good.  I find killing is only acceptable when it is to save the innocent, or to rid the world of one who means to make others suffer.

46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do?

The most evil thing any human being could do is take someone's happiness.  Whether it be taking some object they love, taking their money, or taking the lives of those they love.

47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?

I saw what my parents had.  Of course I believe.  I hope that I may some day find a love like theirs.

48. What do you believe makes a successful life?

Being happy is all anyone needs.  It could be protecting others, exploring the world, or staying at home with a good book.  As long as you can step back and look at your life and feel good about it, you're successful.

49. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings (i.e. do you hide your true self from others, and in what way)?

I am very honest with people.  I am very open to people I trust, but of course, I do not talk about things that are not anyone's business but my own.

50. Do you have any biases or prejudices?

I am quite prejudiced against thieves.  Some may make the excuse that they steal to make a living, maybe to feed their children.  I believe there are always better alternatives, and though there may truly be some excuses, I have yet to see them.

51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances?  Why do you refuse to do it?

I refuse to steal from anyone.  That includes taking the life of someone that someone else will miss.  That is guilt I cannot and will not bear.

52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)?

To be truly honest, I would die for an absolute stranger.  My life is but one, and I've no family to miss me if I were to pass.  A stranger in need may have a family who wants them to return home.

Part 5: Relationships With Others

53. In general, how do you treat others (politely, rudely, by keeping them at a distance, etc.)?  Does your treatment of them change depending on how well you know them, and if so, how?

I am shy, but if someone approaches me, I strike at the chance to make a friend.  I always try to be kind and keep someone's interest.  Of course, if I get to know someone well, I might come out of my shell and be more outgoing and joking.  I might even make inappropriate jokes.

54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why?

Unfortunately, there is no one currently.  I've yet to make any new friends.  My parents are still with me, in a sense, and are everything to me.

55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why?

I respect everyone equally, so I like to believe.  I may respect my guild masters more than most, perhaps.

56. Who are your friends?  Do you have a best friend?  Describe these people.

Of all the questions asked so far, this might be the one that depresses me, haha...

57. Do you have a spouse or significant other?  If so, describe this person.

I might as well state that I have no social life whatsoever and move on from these questions.

58. Have you ever been in love?  If so, describe what happened.

Sigh...no.

59. What do you look for in a potential lover?

Oh, well, they must be kind, obviously.  Compassionate and loyal.  Someone who can make me feel comfortable and make me sociable.  They have to have a good heart, and I can't help but fall for someone who can make me laugh.  I also desire a man who takes charge when others would falter.  Appearance doesn't mean very much to me, but I will admit, I am a bit of a sucker for a tall man.

60. How close are you to your family?

I am very close to my aunts and uncles.  I visit them very often.  My aunt offered to let me live with her, but......she has so many cats...

61. Have you started your own family?  If so, describe them.  If not, do you want to?  Why or why not?

N-no, ...but I would really like to have my own some day.

62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help?

If I desperately needed help, I would turn to my aunt.  She has always been there for me, and anyone who has ever needed her, in fact.

63. Do you trust anyone to protect you?  Who, and why?

I have to trust in myself when it comes to protection, really.  I wish I had others I could depend on, if all else failed.

64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you?

What remains of my family would miss me.  My aunt would be the most upset, I would imagine.

65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why?

I try not to hate anyone.  Hating someone solves no problems.

66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?

I avoid conflict to the best of my ability.  Sometimes, though, it cannot be helped.

67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?

I prefer for others to be in-charge.  I can take a leadership role if it comes to it.  I prefer doing whatever I can to assist others.

68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people?  Why or why not?

It depends on the situation.  Large groups make me anxious most times.  But, sometimes it helps conversation flow without coming to some...awkward standstill.  I enjoy listening to others tell jokes as well.  It's relaxing to be a part of a conversation without having to force any input into it.

69. Do you care what others think of you?

Well, yes and no.  I do not are if others dislike me.  There is little I can say or do about that, and I cannot please everyone.  But, I do want people to like me, and I want people to think I am helpful and think of me as being someone they can depend on.

Part 6: Likes And Dislikes

70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes?

I love collecting flowers, gems, anything from nature that I find the most unique and appealing.  I've always loved just being in nature, walking without a destination through forests and by rivers.

71. What is your most treasured possession?

My most treasured possession is a hair clip my mother gave me when I was a young girl.  It belonged to her, and she often used it to pin back my hair as I was growing up.  She always took it back when I finished using it, but before she passed she gave it to me.  I use it still.

72. What is your favorite color?

My favorite color is blue.  Aside form that, I really love green and brown.  Any earthy colors, really.  Flashy pinks and reds are a bit too gaudy for me.

73. What is your favorite food?

I love sweets.  Chocolate is a guilty pleasure of mine.  I love dishes with fish as well.

74. What, if anything, do you like to read?

I like to read anything, really.  My only exception is anything to do with politics.  I have grown my entire life without needing to know the goings-on of politics.  There's no need for that when you live off of the land.

75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)?

I am a bit of a people-watcher, I suppose.  I don't follow people and look in on their business, mind you.  I like to sit and see people interact with one another.  I like to see someone buy a new dress and just think of what they are planning to do with it.  It's fascinating, trying to look at life from the perspective of another person.  How is their life different?  What are their hopes, what are their fears, what are their deepest desires?  A-ah I went on a bit of a tangent there.  Aside from...that, I like reading, fishing, and theater.

76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs?  If so, why?  Do you want to quit?

I do not and never have done any of those things.  I probably never will.

77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night?

Well, I used to go fishing every Saturday, so at night I would be cooking.  Now that I am out wandering, I will probably spend the closest Saturday in an inn.

78. What makes you laugh?

There is humor like no other than when two friends make jabs at each other.  I love listening to two friends who have known one another for years talk to each other.  It's funny how the longer you know someone, the more you can get away with being cruel to them.  Good-humored people make me laugh quite easily as well.  Watching animals can be quite funny also.  Catching a Ground Squirrel tripping and trying to play it off is adorable.

79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you?

I am highly offended by men who push their boundaries when flirting.  I do not know why anyone would think making someone uncomfortable would make them more attracted to you.  I like to be respected.

80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself?

I do not sleep as often as I would like to as it is.  When I cannot sleep, I like to walk outside and find a river to sit by.  The sound of water running usually makes me sleepy.

81. How do you deal with stress?

I do not deal with stress.  When I am stressed, I think about what stresses me out.  It's a terrible habit and only makes things worse, but I find it difficult to let some things go right away.  Time fixes everything, or at least that's how I see it.

82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?

I prefer to have a plan.  I like to know how something should go, what to do if something goes wrong, etcetera.  Even my spontaneity needs to come with a slight plan.

83. What are your pet peeves?

My greatest pet peeves are when women wear scandalous clothing and flaunt themselves.  I cannot wrap my mind around why a woman would want attention in that way.  I also dislike public displays of affection.  Unless it is sweet, like holding hands or just looking comfortable around each other, it makes me uncomfortable to see it.  Although it isn't really a pet peeve, I dislike much of the clothing I must wear as a conjurer.  Long heavy robes just seem so pointless when you have to move around as often as I do.

Part 7: Self Images And Etc.

84. Describe the routine of a normal day for you.  How do you feel when this routine is disrupted?

A normal day, to me, is wandering through the thick of nature, honing my skills and assisting people when I can.  I take breaks at any rest stop I come across, and try to relax with a hot cup of tea or something small to eat.  Very little disrupts this routine, unless someone decides to talk to me.  Then my routine involves talking to someone for as long as I can, which I love and wish would happen more often!

85. What is your greatest strength as a person?

I like to believe that my greatest strength as a person is my desire to do good and help others.  The way the world works today, everyone should help one another.

86. What is your greatest weakness?

Mm, my greatest weakness is how easily I can lose confidence.  If I fail at something, that failure sticks with me for a long time.

87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

I would like to be more social, definitely.  It sounds like a simple thing, gaining some confidence to approach someone and just start talking.  I see people do it all the time.  But it is not that easy.  It just isn't.

88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted?

I am very introverted.  I grew up in seclusion from others, by choice, and that has stuck with me even now, when I really wish I had a friend.

89. Are you generally organized or messy?

I am generally organized.  I like to keep things in a way where I can quickly locate something I need.  I alos like to keep myself tidy and neat.

90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at.

I am very good at conjuring, helping people, and really anything that involves using your mind extensively.  I am not very good at starting conversation, hand-to-hand combat, or baking.  Something about pastries just baffles me, apparently.

91. Do you like yourself?

I am comfortable with who I am, if that is what you are asking.  I think I am a good person, and believe I am likable.

92. What are your reasons for being an adventurer (or doing the strange and heroic things that RPG characters do)?  Are your real reasons for doing this different than the ones you tell people in public?  (If so, detail both sets of reasons…)

My reason for being an adventurer is to help others.  I have been in situations where I was helpless to stop something from happening.  If I had had an adventurer around when my father was attacked, he might have been saved and I might have him now.  One person can change the lives of so many.  I want to use the things my parents taught me to help others.  It is what they would want me to do.  It is what would make them proud.

93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime?

I have no long term goal, really.  Every small accomplishment makes life worth living.

94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Hopefully in five years I will have a home, for one.  I hope I will have several close friends, maybe even a significant other.  I hope I will have a reputation that will bring people from far and wide to ask for my help.  I would still like to travel, though, so I have no real idea of what I want exactly in five years.  I just want more security, I suppose.

95. If you could choose, how would you want to die?

I would like to either die peacefully in my sleep at old age, or die saving the lives of others.  Hopefully I would have helped many people before I died, in either scenario.

96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left.

I would go out and start talking to people.  If I was going to die, I would have nothing to lose.  I would talk to as many people as I could and try to make myself and others laugh.  Then I would go out in the forest and wander around, taking in all of my favorite things for one last time.  Finally, I would find the perfect place to pass, and I would try to fall asleep.

97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death?

I would like for people to remember me as a kind, good person.  I would like for them to remmeber some time I did something for them that made a difference in their lives.

98. What three words best describe your personality?

Um, well shy, obviously.  Shy, kind, and maybe noble.  I like to think I have a noble cause.

99. What three words would others probably use to describe you?

Ah, shy, again, haha.  Hm, quiet, and delicate.

100. If you could, what advice would you, the player, give to your character?  (You might even want to speak as if he or she were sitting right here in front of you, and use proper tone so he or she might heed your advice…)

If I had to give Lorielle advice, I would tell her not to worry so much about embarrassing herself around others.  I would tell her to go ahead and talk to people if she wants, and if they do not accept her, then she should brush it off and move on to the next person.

 

 

Looking back over all of this, I've noticed Lorielle actually came out of her shell in her answers.  She started out shy and then became more sure of herself.  It just goes to show how her personality works

[Michikyou]

Naih'ir

 

Part 1: The Basics

 

 

1.What is your full name?

"My name? Naih'ir Molkot... It is a long story."

 

2.Where and when were you born?

"Born in the southern shroud along with my brothers - We weren't originally liked much by gridania's inhabitants."

 

3.Who are/were your parents? (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.)

"My mother was Naih Molkot, to whom I am named after. She was a kind woman who spent much her time with the children."

 

4.Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like?

"Another odd question, I have 4 sisters and one true brother - however overall due to my odd clan make up I have 4 other brothers."

 

5.Where do you live now, and with whom? Describe the place and the person/people.

"I live with my mate, Xao in the northen reaches of La Noscea. We like the quiet.

 

6.What is your occupation?

"Hermit? Scholar? Chocobo keeper? what have you.."

 

7.Write a full physical description of yourself. You might want to consider factors such as: height, weight, race, hair and eye color, style of dress, and any tattoos, scars, or distinguishing marks.

"Tall, silver hair - often tied back in a braid like fashion once the length of my bangs increases they too will need be tied back.

I have mismatching eyes though do my best to only reveal my cyan-green one to my friends, the yellow seems a little too villanous.."

 

8.To which social class do you belong?

"Middle? I am not sure I care much for Gil value."

 

9.Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?

"I'm allergic to rice, it is inconvenient..."

 

10. Are you right- or left-handed?

"Ambidextrous."

 

11. What does your voice sound like?

"I don't know, you tell me - I suppose a medium pitch with a slight slur to the end of my vowels. Sometimes in a rush many words are lost and I speed every sentence as if needing to win a bet"

 

12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently?

"My Apologies - this seems to be popular. Its so easy to offend people on accident."

 

13. What do you have in your pockets?

"Hmm" He rummaged through his pockets. "Gysahl greens, a bag full of gold gil pieces and a pocket journal"

 

14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics?

"I.. suppose I am a little bit of a kelptomaniac, I seem to.. hoard knowledge to the extent where my floor is no longer visible."

 

[cuideag]

1. What is your full name?

"Jajara Jara. Charmed!"

 

2. Where and when were you born?

She jerked her head towards the nearest gate and the deserts beyond. "Uh, somewhere out there, I wager. 10th Sun, Fifth Moon, 1549 or so."

 

3. Who are/were your parents?  (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.)

Her brow furrows. "That's important to ya, then? ... Well, if you say so. Uh... Ma's Jojore Jore an' she's  a lotta things. Tough as nails an' just as sharp. We... we don't talk no more. Pa was called Sasanome Yayanome. Don't recall much about him to be honest but he isn't around anymore, what with the moon and all that..."

 

4. Do you have any siblings?  What are/were they like?

"Oh, you know. Irritating, noisy. Siblings." She grins and shrugs. "Nothin' special about them, though, the little sand rats. I do miss 'em but... well. Anyroad."

 

5. Where do you live now, and with whom?  Describe the place and the person/people.

"I suppose I live here now... Uh, sorta by myself at the moment." Jajara sniffs, glancing briefly at passers-by. "It ain't as friendly a place as I thought it'd be but I don't reckon it's as bad as some folk make it out to be."

 

6. What is your occupation?

"Goldsmith, mostly. I do errands now an' again for folks that need 'em, an' I mine a quite a bit on the side as well. Nothin' real special."

 

7. Write a full physical description of yourself. You might want to consider factors such as: height, weight, race, hair and eye color, style of dress, and any tattoos, scars, or distinguishing marks.

"Uh. Short. Yeah, har har. I guess I'm darker skinned than most...? And I got kinda red hair an' orange eyes. Oh! And these tattoos. Bet I look kinda scary, huh? ... no, that weren't a joke.

 

"I, uh... like simple clothin'. None'a that silk or nothin'. Don't care much for gettin' pampered and powdered up."

 

8.To which social class do you belong?

"Well I sure as hells ain't rich..."

 

9.Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?

Jajara taps her chin. "Well, if ya cut me, I bleed. Does that count?"

 

10. Are you right- or left-handed?

"Right."

 

11. What does your voice sound like?

She smiles. "Like an angel's, yeah? Heh heh. I guess it sounds a little deeper than most other girls, at least in my head."

 

(( I imagine her sounding a lot like Tanya Tucker, kind of low and raspy especially when she sings. ))

 

12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently?

Her mouth opens then closes. "Well gee, now that I'm tryin' ta think of 'em..."

 

13. What do you have in your pockets?

"Handful of gil... uhm. Couple'a gemstones that need cuttin'." Her eyes narrow at the interviewer. "You're not gonna be asking for alms or nothing, are ya?"

 

14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics?

"Annoying? Now what exactly are ya gettin' at? ... Pah. I guess I scritch a lot. Y'know, like at my ears, s'pecially when I'm thinin' on things."

 

 

 

15. How would you describe your childhood in general?

"Itchy. Cause of the sand, y'see. It could've been worse though. Guess we were spared a lot of the, uh... destruction and what have you out here. It was quiet enough to be dull, but in a way maybe that was a blessing now that I think on it. A'course there are things I might've changed but... well, it could'a been a whole lot worse."

 

16. What is your earliest memory?

"Watchin' ma and grandma and them weavin' by the fireside. I remember the shadows an' the colors the most. I dunno why."

 

17. How much schooling have you had?

Jajara frowns and her eyes skip around passers-by. "Uh, well, I ain't ever officially been in a school or nothin'..."

 

18. Did you enjoy school?

"I probably wouldn't have even if I went."

 

19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities?

"Family. Pa taught me how ta hold myself in a fight. Uncle Horonamo taught me my letters an' my numbers. Ma taught us Gods. The rest, I guess I kinda picked up on my own more or less."

 

20. While growing up, did you have any role models?  If so, describe them.

"Auntie Boro did a lot for me. A -lot-. She weren't as... as toxic as Ma was, an' she spoke up fer me a lot. She's the kind of woman I wanna be: kind an' smart, an' generous. If it weren't for her, I wouldn'ta made it to Ul'dah."

 

21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family?

"... Mostly, I guess."

 

22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

"A weaver."

 

23. As a child, what were your favorite activities?

"Sleepin', an' slidin' down the dunes. Also, eatin'! Nothin' makes ya happier than a good dinner, I say."

 

24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display?

"I think... I was a lot more shy. I worried a lot more about my family an' what was expected of me. Maybe in a way I was more kind?"

 

25. As a child, were you popular?  Who were your friends, and what were they like?

"Hah! Nah, not really. Our herds didn't meet up too often but I s'pose from the ones that did... There was this girl, right? I forget her name now but we were pretty good friends. She taught me games you could play with a bit 'a string an' yer fingers. I wonder whatever happened to her..."

 

26. When and with whom was your first kiss?

Jajara's expression darkens somewhat, a scowl forming on her lips. "I don't like thinkin' about him all too much. He don't matter no more. Hells, never did."

 

27. Are you a virgin?  If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity?

"Yer real nosy, ain't ya?" She fidgets with her fingers and glares down at the ground a few moments. "... No, I ain't a virgin. An' again: he don't matter."

 

28. If you are a supernatural being (i.e. mage, werewolf, vampire), tell the story of how you became what you are or first learned of your own abilities.  If you are just a normal being, describe any influences in your past that led you to do the things you do today.

"I... guess it were mostly a matter of not wantin' to do what I was s'posed to do. Is that a good reason for doin' anythin'? I ain't so sure sometimes."

 

 

29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?

"Leavin' Great Berimu. Crossin' the deserts. Comin' to Ul'dah."

 

30. Who has had the most influence on you?

"On one hand, I guess it woulda been my pappa. On the other, it could'a been my ma. She's why I'm here, after all."

 

31. What do you consider your greatest achievement?

"Makin' it in the Goldsmith's Guild. They seem to like me an' I ain't gotten kicked out yet!"

 

32. What is your greatest regret?

She stares for several moments before sighing out a single word: "Marriage."

 

33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done?

"I lied."

 

34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind?

"Gods, I hope not. I don't wanna go to the dungeons!"

 

35. When was the time you were the most frightened?

"When... me an' my company - well it ain't my company really but ya get the gist - we were investigatin' these... bouts of sickness, I s'pose. A bad batch 'a stuff. A lot of people were hurt... killed, even. But we had to go."

 

36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you?

"Uhh. I guess when Vivita kissed me in front'a everyone? It was Mister Garryson's fault. He's downright evil sometimes."

 

37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why?

"I think I would've made myself realize that ya can't please everyone a lot sooner than I did."

 

38. What is your best memory?

"Uhm. Well, it's kinda embarassin'... but... the first time I really talked to Reverend..."

 

39. What is your worst memory?

"... Hnph. What's the word...? Consummatin'? Yeah. That. Gods..."

 

 

40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?

"I like to think I'm optimistic. Sure is a lot easier to be negative an' such but things ain't ever as bad as folk make 'em out to be. An' people aren't as awful as people say."

 

41. What is your greatest fear?

"Bein'... useless, I guess. Bein' the kind of person that nobody - not anybody ever - will remember."

 

42. What are your religious views?

"The Gods are good, an' they know when we do good. When we do bad, then bad things happen. Makes sense, right?"

 

43. What are your political views?

Jajara stares blankly. "Uhhh..."

 

44. What are your views on sex?

"Aw, fer Twelve's sake! I ain't touchin' this one. Nope."

 

45. Are you able to kill?  Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable?

"No. No, I don't like killin' an I hope the Gods strike me down 'fore I ever think to kill someone. I know some of my... well, maybe more than some of my friends have... done things. An' maybe they were for... 'good' reasons. But me? No. Not ever."

 

46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any being could do?

"Intentionally hurt another."

 

47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?

"I didn't, not until just a while ago. Now I'm not so sure. I mean... there's those folk that just make other folk seem whole, y'know? That make 'em brighten up an' be more alive. Them's soul mates, I think. An' true love...? Well, I dunno about that yet."

 

48. What do you believe makes a successful life?

"Goodness. That is, bein'... good. Bein' good in any an' every way you can. I don't think it matters how much gil ya got in yer pockets, or how big a house ya got, or how many children ya have... It's how good yer heart is."

 

49. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings (i.e. do you hide your true self from others, and in what way)?

"I might, uh... hide things. But I ain't in the habit of gettin' real emotional-like about things, especially not if it ain't gonna help me or anyone else."

 

50. Do you have any biases or prejudices?

"... To be honest, I'm kinda... Well. We didn't really, uhh... -mingle-  much when I were little. So it still kinda confuses me a little when I see all of ya different folk runnin' about everywhere. I don't mind, no no. It's just different."

 

51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances?  Why do you refuse to do it?

"Murder. Do ya really need to ask...?"

 

52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)?

"If my brothers an' sisters were in danger an' dyin' would save 'em, then I probably would. They ain't done nothin' wrong."

 

 

53. In general, how do you treat others (politely, rudely, by keeping them at a distance, etc.)?  Does your treatment of them change depending on how well you know them, and if so, how?

"I try to be friendly with everyone I meet. Sometimes I'm not so good at it but I think... for the most part it's worked out alright. I've got more friends than I ever thought I would an' I'm makin' more every day. Naturally I think I might act a little different towards someone if I know 'em better... Like Tia! Tia can hug me all she wants. But I don't think I'd let Mister Garryson or some of the others touch me."

 

54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why?

"Right now? Uhh... Reverend. 'Cause he... He's good to me. He makes me feel kinda special, y'know?"

 

55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why?

"Mister Baelon. He's good an' he's kind an' he's real, real smart. All he wants to do is help folks."

 

56. Who are your friends?  Do you have a best friend?  Describe these people.

"Oh, gosh. Well, uhhh... I guess my best friend would be Reverend. But, uhh..." She trails off, blushing a little. "Ehh. Tia's a good friend, too, an' she's real nice. I just... I worry about her, too, 'cause she's... Well, she's been through all kinds of awfulness. Uhmm... There's Edgar, he's real sweet but he needs to eat more. An' A'tirramei! She's so nice!"

 

57. Do you have a spouse or significant other?  If so, describe this person.

"Didn't ya ask this already...? Well, kinda. Uh, well, he's... Respectful. An' he's clever, so clever! An' real strong, too. I can't imagine anyone doin' the kinds'a things he does. It's kinda scary, really, but... eh. He's good."

 

58. Have you ever been in love?  If so, describe what happened.

"I'm... not real sure."

 

59. What do you look for in a potential lover?

"Well, t'be honest, I .... don't. Don't look, that is. But he's-- ... uh. He's patient, so that's good."

 

60. How close are you to your family?

"Not very, not anymore. Haven't talked to any of 'em in months now..."

 

61. Have you started your own family?  If so, describe them.  If not, do you want to?  Why or why not?

"Oh Gods, no! I mean... uh. Maybe someday? But... no, not right now. Last thing I want is a little wailin' Jajara Junior."

 

62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help?

"Probably Mister Baelon. He'd know how to help with anythin', I'm sure."

 

63. Do you trust anyone to protect you?  Who, and why?

"I like to think that my co-workers might. Some of 'em, anyroad, 'cause they're that kind of people. Reverend would but he'd... He'd probably set folks on fire."

 

64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you?

"I think Tia would. Reverend. I'd hope the rest of 'em, too. I'd miss them if they were gone."

 

65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why?

"My ma. She's done me a lot of wrong, an' I'll leave it at that."

 

66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?

"Really don't like to argue but if it's somethin' real important, or somethin' that's gotta be right..."

 

67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?

"Hah! Nooo, no. I ain't a leader, no sir."

 

68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people?  Why or why not?

"Kinda? I'm used to bein' in groups. Just gets kinda hard hearin' myself thinks at times, y'know?"

 

69. Do you care what others think of you?

"I'd like to say no but I do care a little. I hope they don't think I'm just some dumb sand-licker."

 

 

70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes?

"I like lookin' fer gems an' then makin' things outta gems! Works real good, on account of me bein' in the Goldsmith's Guild!"

 

71. What is your most treasured possession?

She gestures behind her to an odd Demonic Brick that's been floundering about. "Mortarmer's his name. He's a darlin'!"

 

72. What is your favorite color?

"Yellow, I think. Or red?"

 

73. What is your favorite food?

"It was dodo steak, but I think now it's gotta be oranges. They're so good! I would eat a cartful."

 

74. What, if anything, do you like to read?

"Menus. Y'know, for food."

 

75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)?

"Music. A good singin' voice can make the whole world fade away."

 

76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs?  If so, why?  Do you want to quit?

"I don't... usually. Had a few drinks but I don't smoke nothin'."

 

77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night?

"Chattin' up a friend or few."

 

78. What makes you laugh?

"Y'know that sound yer lips make when ya purse 'em an' blow air through 'em? Pfffbhpphh. That makes me laugh."

 

79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you?

"Uhh, when... folk are real... friendly out in public. Not so keen on that, I tell ya."

 

80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself?

"I'd probably take up fishin' or somethin'. Ain't safe to walk around Ul'dah at night so it'd have to be Limsa."

 

81. How do you deal with stress?

"I guess I work...?"

 

82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?

"Well, my plans ain't so detailed so I guess I could be called spontaneous? Wake up an' tell myself, 'Jajara, we're gonna make some rings today!' ... An' by the time the day is done, I might'a made a few necklaces, too."

 

83. What are your pet peeves?

"I don't like people touchin' me. An' I don't much care for bein'... y'know, gushed over. I ain't that cute, fer Twelve's sake!"

 

 

84. Describe the routine of a normal day for you.  How do you feel when this routine is disrupted?

"Uh, wake up! Eat somethin'. Go do my exercises a while. Check the markets. Eat somethin' else. Uhh, an' then maybe at some point I'll sleep again? I don't worry so much when things get mixed up. Sometimes, it's a good thing."

 

85. What is your greatest strength as a person?

"I think... I'm real patient. Usually it takes a bit to get me upset about somethin'."

 

86. What is your greatest weakness?

"I'm not real... uh. I'm not real good with a lotta things."

 

87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

"I'd be smarter."

 

88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted?

"Uhh, kinda in between I guess?"

 

89. Are you generally organized or messy?

"Oh, Gods. Messy! So messy!"

 

90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at.

Jajara counts things off on her fingers. "I'm good at sayin' helloooo, an' cuttin' stones. Oh! An' makin' friends, I guess. I'm awful at maths, an' magic, an' not spendin' money."

 

91. Do you like yourself?

"A'course I do."

 

92. What are your reasons for being an adventurer (or doing the strange and heroic things that RPG characters do)?  Are your real reasons for doing this different than the ones you tell people in public?  (If so, detail both sets of reasons…)

"I ain't an adventurer, so I guess I can tell ya why not? 'Cause... I dunno, it just isn't my thing. I wanna make my name in other ways."

 

93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime?

"I'd love to buy a home somewhere. Probably in or around Ul'dah. Maybe share it with someone real special."

 

94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

"Hittin' rocks with a fancier hammer."

 

95. If you could choose, how would you want to die?

"... Well, gosh. In my sleep, I s'pose. Real quiet-like, so's my loved ones don't gotta worry."

 

96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left.

"I'd... Huh." She pauses to scratch at the side of her nose. "My first thought was 'have sex' but I dunno. I'd probably make sure everythin' I got goes to someone important to me. Maybe me an'... an' someone would ride out as far as we could into the Sagolii, closer to home. An' I'd probably pray."

 

97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death?

"For not lettin' Ul'dah as it is now change me. Or, for helpin' Ul'dah be a better place."

 

98. What three words best describe your personality?

"I'm livin' honest."

 

99. What three words would others probably use to describe you?

"Silly little thing."

 

100. If you could, what advice would you, the player, give to your character?  (You might even want to speak as if he or she were sitting right here in front of you, and use proper tone so he or she might heed your advice…)

Believing in yourself is the first step to carrying on. Just because you think you are insignificant does not mean that you are - even if the world may not remember you when you are gone, there will always be someone who will remember you both in good and in bad.

 

[Erik Mynhier]

The interview......

 

[spoil]Part 1: The Basics

1.What is your full name? I am Eirikir "Erik" Mynhier.

2.Where and when were you born? I was born in Ala Mhigo, 30th Sun of the 4th Umbral Moon in the year 1544SAE.

3.Who are/were your parents?  (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.) I brought some documentation on them.

Ulrich Mynhier

- Highlander

- Part of the personal guard of the former dictator of Ala Mhigo

- A good and decent man who loved his family

- Was stationed at the Ala Mhigan embassy in Ishgard early in his career

- Fought to the death at the fall of Ala Mhigo

 

Heather Mynhier, of the House Fortemps

- Midlander (one-quarter Wildwood Elezen), a conjurer

- Hated by the members of her House for being Hyur

- Loved by her maternal grandfather (former head of the House Fortemps)

- Her mother (hyur/elezen hybrid) died in while giving birth to her

- Exiled for becoming pregnant out of marriage by a "heathan from Ala Mhigo"

- Lead survivors to Gridania and negotiated asylum for them

- Murdered by Garlean scouts in the Shroud

 

4.Do you have any siblings?  What are/were they like? I had a fraternal twin brother named Corbin Mynhier, he died in the fall of Ala Mhigo.

 

5.Where do you live now, and with whom?  Describe the place and the person/people. I am currently living in the Quicksand Inn with plans to build a home in my wife's home city in Limsa Lominsa. My wife, Gummie Chalahko, is a Miqo'te Keeper of the Moon. She is currently on a ship at sea as a Marauder mercenary working with the Maelstrom.

6.What is your occupation? I am a miner, as well as a Reservist with the Immortal Flames and the Sultansworn.

7.Write a full physical description of yourself.  You might want to consider factors such as: height, weight, race, hair and eye color, style of dress, and any tattoos, scars, or distinguishing marks. I brought my stats.

- 6 Fulms, 6 Ilms

- 260 Ponves

- Highlander Hyur

- Dark-Blonde with Green Eyes

- Common style clothing of people from Ul'dah and Gridania

- verious minor scars from military service, no tattoos

 

8.To which social class do you belong? I was raised as a highborn of Ala Mhigo and Ishgard would as my parents were both highborn of their individual nations. This effects my mannerisms. Despite that, most of my social ties are to the military as well as the working community currently.

 

9.Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses? No.

10. Are you right- or left-handed? I am right handed.

11. What does your voice sound like? Why, like this.

12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently? I often evoke Halone's name with as both a prayer as well as a curse.

13. What do you have in your pockets? Some coins, a loaf of knight's bread, a pocket edition of the Book of Halone, and keys.

14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics? Though not to the extent of the people of Ishgard, I can sometimes come off being a little "to religious".

Part 2: Growing Up

15. How would you describe your childhood in general? Comfortable, then nomadic.

16. What is your earliest memory? My mother telling my brother and I my favorite fable.

17. How much schooling have you had? I was tutored by my mother until I was 15 years old in both classic subjects and conjuration. I also attended some classes in Gridania.

18. Did you enjoy school? Yes I did.

19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities? Ul'dah.

20. While growing up, did you have any role models?  If so, describe them. My mother and father of course, and, promise not to laugh, the hero of the fable my mother told me as a child. The demon who flew on wings of red, who was betrayed by his king. His brother the dragon became mad with envy and stole the demon's rose. To save his rose and the dragon as well, the demon became a saint and saved the world from the moon above.

21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family? We were a very loving family. The same with my father's family, I never knew my mother's family.

22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? An Apothecary.

23. As a child, what were your favorite activities? Swordplay with my father, and listening to my mother's stories.

24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display? Unfortunately, I was a rude and unruly child.

25. As a child, were you popular?  Who were your friends, and what were they like? Before the fall, none really. With my mother's ethnic background, and the common Ala Mhigan's sense of "tolerance", I had none. In Gridania I had a good friend named Cian, but he is dead now.

26. When and with whom was your first kiss? A young midlander girl who was the first person I saved as a Gladiator. I was taken by surprise I must say.

27. Are you a virgin?  If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity? Halone no! *laughed uncontrollably* As to when, it was an Elezen party member in my early days. She was older then me by a year or so.

28. If you are a supernatural being (i.e. mage, werewolf, vampire), tell the story of how you became what you are or first learned of your own abilities.  If you are just a normal human, describe any influences in your past that led you to do the things you do today. The tragedy of my early life showed me how important it was to protect others.

Part 3: Past Influences To many to count.

29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?

30. Who has had the most influence on you? Watching the fall of Dalamud.

31. What do you consider your greatest achievement? Meeting Gummie.

32. What is your greatest regret? What happened at Castrum Novum I would say.

33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done? Let's not talk about such things.

34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind? No.

35. When was the time you were the most frightened? At the fall of Dalamud.

36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you? When I was a recruit with the Flames, I was pranked by my fellows. My uniform went "missing".

37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why? Only one?

38. What is your best memory? The day I met Gummie.

39. What is your worst memory? Dalamud again.

Part 4: Beliefs And Opinions

40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic? A gentle mix.

41. What is your greatest fear? The death of anyone else I love.

42. What are your religious views? I am a follower of the teachings of Halone. I realize that most Ala Mhigans worship Rhalgr, but I do not. In fact it is my personal belief that all Ala Mhigans reflect on this belief. We have had much in the way of destruction as a people, perhaps dedication to the god of destruction may have had something to do with that.

43. What are your political views? I am a monarchist.

44. What are your views on sex? How do you mean?

45. Are you able to kill?  Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable? I have killed, and for the right cause it is acceptable.

46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do? Murder a child.

47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love? Yes.

48. What do you believe makes a successful life? Honor and determination.

49. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings (i.e. do you hide your true self from others, and in what way)? In some things yes, in I am mostly an open person.

50. Do you have any biases or prejudices? No.

51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances?  Why do you refuse to do it? Murder children?

52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)? I am a Paladin ser, who wouldn't I die for?

Part 5: Relationships With Others My wife and friends.

53. In general, how do you treat others (politely, rudely, by keeping them at a distance, etc.)?  Does your treatment of them change depending on how well you know them, and if so, how? Manners, always manners.

54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why? Gummie.

55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why? Gummie

56. Who are your friends?  Do you have a best friend?  Describe these people. No I do not, he died some time ago.

57. Do you have a spouse or significant other?  If so, describe this person. Gummie, I believe I have already spoken of her at length.

58. Have you ever been in love?  If so, describe what happened. Yes, see above.

59. What do you look for in a potential lover? A tail.

60. How close are you to your family? They are dead.

61. Have you started your own family?  If so, describe them.  If not, do you want to?  Why or why not? No, we have no children, the physicians believe it is unlikely we ever will.

62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help? I don't really know.

63. Do you trust anyone to protect you?  Who, and why? No.

64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you? Gummie would weep for me.

65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why? There is no one I dislike that much.

66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict? Neither, respect and kindness make such events rare.

67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations? No, I did enough of that in the service.

68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people?  Why or why not? I can take it or leave it.

69. Do you care what others think of you? No.

Part 6: Likes And Dislikes

70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes? I tinker with jewelry and alchemy.

71. What is your most treasured possession? My mother had an animal horn she claimed came from a unicorn, given to her by her grandfather. She told many stories though.

72. What is your favorite color? Blue.

73. What is your favorite food? Trapper's Quiche.

74. What, if anything, do you like to read? Hole text.

75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)? I am fond of tavern music.

76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs?  If so, why?  Do you want to quit? No.

77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night? Reading.

78. What makes you laugh? Questions like this.

79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you? Nothing really.

80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself? Gummie.

81. How do you deal with stress? Read.

82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan? I am flexible.

83. What are your pet peeves? Rude people.

Part 7: Self Images And Etc.

84. Describe the routine of a normal day for you.  How do you feel when this routine is disrupted? Get up, go to work, go to eat, go to bed.

85. What is your greatest strength as a person? My determination and my faith.

86. What is your greatest weakness? I can be naive.

87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? Nothing.

88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted? I keep to myself.

89. Are you generally organized or messy? Organized.

90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at. I don't know, are we almost done?

91. Do you like yourself? Yes, it took time, but yes.

92. What are your reasons for being an adventurer (or doing the strange and heroic things that RPG characters do)?  Are your real reasons for doing this different than the ones you tell people in public?  (If so, detail both sets of reasons…) I protect people, because someone has to.

93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime? A quiet life.

94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Mining in the hills.

95. If you could choose, how would you want to die? I wouldn't.

96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left. I would do Gummie three times.

97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death? That I died so someone would live.

98. What three words best describe your personality? I don't know?

99. What three words would others probably use to describe you? Look at him,

100. If you could, what advice would you, the player, give to your character?  (You might even want to speak as if he or she were sitting right here in front of you, and use proper tone so he or she might heed your advice…) Keep going.[/spoil]

[A'tarr Torma]

Not exactly verbose, but that's just how it goes. :blush:

 

[spoil]Part 1: The Basics

1.What is your full name?

A'tarr Tarmon

2.Where and when were you born?

Exactly where is a bit unclear to me now, but it was 19 years ago

3.Who are/were your parents?  (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.)

A'brool and A'priana. Father was a hunter, and taught me well, mother was everything we could ask for in a caretaker, and knew a little magic for healing.

4.Do you have any siblings?  What are/were they like?

I had a little brother. He died when we were both young.

5.Where do you live now, and with whom?  Describe the place and the person/people.

I lodge in Swiftperch regularly, but I don't have a real home yet. It's a nice town, the view of the sea is nice. I usually keep to myself, fishing on the shore and cooking what I catch.

6.What is your occupation?

Adventurer, hunter, fisherman.

7.Write a full physical description of yourself.  You might want to consider factors such as: height, weight, race, hair and eye color, style of dress, and any tattoos, scars, or distinguishing marks.

A little on the tall side, built for speed, like all Miqo'te. I have orange-brown fur, with yellow highlights and tail-tip. My eyes are slitted, and mis-matched, which I understand to be uncommon among other races. One is green, the other is an odd silver. Strange, but I don't make a big deal of it. Style of dress is practical and usually muted in color. Bright colors attract attention. A few scars from fights and hunts gone wrong.

8.To which social class do you belong?

Tribal society didn't have much in the way of social classes. Right now? Vagabond tier, probably, heheh.

9.Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?

I take care of myself. So, no.

10. Are you right- or left-handed?

Right.

11. What does your voice sound like?

Low, rough, breathy, somewhere between a growl and a whisper. Long stretches of not talking and controlling my breathing make speaking unfamiliar.

12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently?

"Gods dammit, [insert noun here]." "You gonna eat that?"

13. What do you have in your pockets?

Few gil. Fishing line. Whetstone. Something... once edible, I think?

14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics?

Terse talker. Can't sit still most times.

 

Part 2: Growing Up

15. How would you describe your childhood in general?

Happy. For the most part.

16. What is your earliest memory?

The smell of smoked venison, Father offering me some of my first solid food. It was delicious.

17. How much schooling have you had?

Nothing official, just learning through cultural osmosis. I can read most things, write, do basic math. Don't need much else.

18. Did you enjoy school?

Barely knew it was happening. Like I said, cultural osmosis. I think that's what they call it, anyway.

19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities?

The other men, Father and my uncles especially.

20. While growing up, did you have any role models?  If so, describe them.

Father, the chief, my uncles. Not much to describe.

21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family?

Very well. Especially with my brother.

22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

A hunter. Mission accomplished.

23. As a child, what were your favorite activities?

Spear practice and swimming, usually. Hunting training was much of my life when I was older.

24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display?

I don't especially remember what I was like as a child. I was perhaps... happier?

25. As a child, were you popular?  Who were your friends, and what were they like?

I was one of the group, safely in the middle of most things. Never the fastest, never the strongest, but never the weakest either. I wasn't nunh material, let's say.

26. When and with whom was your first kiss?

I was 12. It was on a dare. The "lucky" lady had feelings for me at the time, but I only learned that years after she'd moved on. It's just as well.

27. Are you a virgin?  If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity?

No. Her name was C'rali, and our tribes interacted on occasion. Trade, the occasional border skirmish. We swam together in the river that split the valley often, and eventually grew curious. Let's leave it at that.

28. If you are a supernatural being (i.e. mage, werewolf, vampire), tell the story of how you became what you are or first learned of your own abilities.  If you are just a normal human, describe any influences in your past that led you to do the things you do today.

Money makes the world go 'round. I need to eat, and so I hunt, adventure, and work where I must.

 

Part 3: Past Influences

29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?

My brother's death.

30. Who has had the most influence on you?

Father.

31. What do you consider your greatest achievement?

Slaying a treant that had gone out of control when I was twelve. Still don't know how.

32. What is your greatest regret?

...I should have stopped him from leaving. That is all.

33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done?

Killed a man who probably didn't deserve it.

34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind?

They never caught me, so I assume not.

35. When was the time you were the most frightened?

Surrounded by jackals, spear broken. Luckily, I had my axe.

36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you?

Slipping and falling off that ridge in front of that cute Keeper girl. No idea where my helmet landed, either.

37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why?

I think you could guess if you're paying attention.

38. What is your best memory?

C'rathi.

39. What is your worst memory?

...

 

Part 4: Beliefs And Opinions

40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?

Pessimistic.

41. What is your greatest fear?

I can't say for sure. Fear isn't something I think about.

42. What are your religious views?

Also not something I think about.

43. What are your political views?

Screw the Garleans. That's about it.

44. What are your views on sex?

Make it special, for the both of you.

45. Are you able to kill?  Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable?

All the time. Acceptable, unacceptable, the line is always blurry.

46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do?

Murder.

47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?

For some people.

48. What do you believe makes a successful life?

Getting what you want out of it.

49. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings (i.e. do you hide your true self from others, and in what way)?

Not very.

50. Do you have any biases or prejudices?

No. I am a paragon of decision making and logic. That was sarcasm.

51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances?  Why do you refuse to do it?

Several things. Like rape, or genocide, or door-to-door solicitation.

52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)?

My family, my friends, an innocent.

 

Part 5: Relationships With Others

53. In general, how do you treat others (politely, rudely, by keeping them at a distance, etc.)?  Does your treatment of them change depending on how well you know them, and if so, how?

Distantly. Some can get closer, but those are special.

54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why?

Right now, no one especially.

55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why?

Right now, no one especially.

56. Who are your friends?  Do you have a best friend?  Describe these people.

No one I can name.

57. Do you have a spouse or significant other?  If so, describe this person.

Not right now.

58. Have you ever been in love?  If so, describe what happened.

Love? I'm not sure...

59. What do you look for in a potential lover?

Mellow, casual personality; not too high strung or high maintenance. Physically, a pretty face, trim waist, with nice hips is preferred.

60. How close are you to your family?

Recently, it's been hard getting back into contact with them. For the longest time, we were inseperable.

61. Have you started your own family?  If so, describe them.  If not, do you want to?  Why or why not?

Not right now. I'm not old enough to settle down.

62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help?

Myself.

63. Do you trust anyone to protect you?  Who, and why?

I prefer to do the protecting.

64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you?

My family, mostly.

65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why?

Hatred is a thing that should be let go.

66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?

Avoidance. It's wasted energy, arguing.

67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?

No. Others can take the lead.

68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people?  Why or why not?

No. It's just not what I'm used to.

69. Do you care what others think of you?

No.

 

Part 6: Likes And Dislikes

70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes?

I like to listen to the rain when it happens. Especially when I'm fishing. The fish are active in the rain.

71. What is your most treasured possession?

My bone hunting knife.

72. What is your favorite color?

I'm partial to gray. Dark gray.

73. What is your favorite food?

Meat.

74. What, if anything, do you like to read?

I'm not good at reading.

75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)?

Music is fun. Good cooking is as fun to do as it is to eat.

76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs?  If so, why?  Do you want to quit?

I like a drink every once in a while. I only rarely smoke.

77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night?

Same as every day. Sleeping.

78. What makes you laugh?

Not much. Something about people falling off things, though.

79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you?

Not much.

80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself?

I'd do some night fishing, if it was too dangerous to hunt.

81. How do you deal with stress?

Kill whatever might be attacking me right then. That's when I feel stress.

82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?

Proper preparation prevents piss-poor performance.

83. What are your pet peeves?

Teeth grinding and handsy people.

 

Part 7: Self Images And Etc.

 

84. Describe the routine of a normal day for you.  How do you feel when this routine is disrupted?

Wake up. Bathe. Dress. Eat. Hunt. Eat. Fish (or go to town to shop). Eat. Fish. Bathe. Sleep.

85. What is your greatest strength as a person?

Resourcefulness.

86. What is your greatest weakness?

Hesitation.

87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

I think I'm happy the way I am.

88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted?

Introverted.

89. Are you generally organized or messy?

Depends on the subject. If it isn't a tool or a weapon, I tend to let things go where they may.

90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at.

Exploring

Fishing

Killing

Socializing

Forgetting

Math

91. Do you like yourself?

Yes. No. Both.

92. What are your reasons for being an adventurer (or doing the strange and heroic things that RPG characters do)?  Are your real reasons for doing this different than the ones you tell people in public?  (If so, detail both sets of reasons…)

It pays well. It also lets me leave when I want to.

93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime?

Bring down a beast that will make me remembered. Like a dragon, or a demon.

94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

More or less where I am now.

95. If you could choose, how would you want to die?

In battle.

96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left.

Enjoy a good meal. Sleep with a beautiful woman. Go home and say goodbye.

97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death?

My prowess as a hunter.

98. What three words best describe your personality?

Curt. Quiet. Sane.

99. What three words would others probably use to describe you?

Rude. Strange. Reliable.

100. If you could, what advice would you, the player, give to your character?  (You might even want to speak as if he or she were sitting right here in front of you, and use proper tone so he or she might heed your advice…)

"A'tarr."

What?

"Don't forget your pill bugs this time."

Oh. Thanks.[/spoil]

[Glazer]

Part 1: The Basics

1.What is your full name?

 

Collem Brody

 

 

2.Where and when were you born?

 

Limsa Lominsa

 

3.Who are/were your parents?  (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.)

 

My mother was named Aeris.. She died giving birth to me. Never really figured out what she was like, what she did. My father, Sepher, worked at a warehouse. My mother's death... changed the man, I suppose. He turned to the drink. He became a very broken, cruel man.

 

4.Do you have any siblings?  What are/were they like?

 

No.

 

5.Where do you live now, and with whom?  Describe the place and the person/people.

 

 

 

The adventuring lifestyle pays well enough these days. I make camp or stay in various inns across Hydaelyn. Ul'Dah is my port of call these days.

 

 

6.What is your occupation?

 

I'm an adventuring mercenary. I'll do any job if the pay is good.

 

7.Write a full physical description of yourself.  You might want to consider factors such as: height, weight, race, hair and eye color, style of dress, and any tattoos, scars, or distinguishing marks.

 

I am as I appear. People tell me I'm handsome. I believe them.

 

8.To which social class do you belong?

 

I do well enough. I'm neither especially rich or poor.

 

9.Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?

 

I'm a little tougher than the average person. Other than that, nothing special.

 

10. Are you right- or left-handed?

 

Right.

 

11. What does your voice sound like?

 

You could say I ran with some interesting crowds in Limsa Lominsa. I try to present myself as an articulate person, but the slang of the streets it something I'm comfortable with. Sometimes that slang speak slips, see? That's how I talk. My voice.. is nothing special, I guess.

 

12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently?

 

I have no special phrases.

 

13. What do you have in your pockets?

 

My armor doesn't have pockets.

 

14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics?

 

Not especially.

 

Part 2: Growing Up

15. How would you describe your childhood in general?

 

It wasn't an especially happy one.

 

16. What is your earliest memory?

 

That's a story I don't feel like sharing right now.

 

 

17. How much schooling have you had?

 

I skipped classes a lot. My formal education, I suppose, is lacking.

 

 

18. Did you enjoy school?

 

No. Hence the skipping.

 

19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities?

 

I learned a lot on the streets. My strength and penchant for stabbing things was refined in Ul'Dah, when I signed up with the gladiators there.

 

20. While growing up, did you have any role models?  If so, describe them.

 

I suppose I looked up to the leader of the gang I ran with in Limsa Lominsa, Jegs. I was young though, and foolish. Jegs was an exceptionally cruel man. Not to his men, I thought. But he was a raper, a pillager for the sake of it. After... In time I grew tired of his way of doing things and struck out for Ul'Dah.

 

21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family?

 

I touched upon this earlier. Not well.

 

22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

 

Never saw myself with much of a future. I supposed I wished for affection, protection. A home? Like I said, I was foolish. The young ones always are.

 

23. As a child, what were your favorite activities?

 

Roving the streets of Limsa Lominsa, playing at sword and the like.

 

24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display?

 

I was... an angry child.

 

 

25. As a child, were you popular?  Who were your friends, and what were they like?

 

No. My "friends" were the gang I ran with.

 

 

26. When and with whom was your first kiss?

 

17. The girl's name was Esther...

 

 

27. Are you a virgin?  If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity?

 

No. I'm not comfortable sharing further...

 

28. If you are a supernatural being (i.e. mage, werewolf, vampire), tell the story of how you became what you are or first learned of your own abilities.  If you are just a normal human, describe any influences in your past that led you to do the things you do today.

Part 3: Past Influences

29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?

30. Who has had the most influence on you?

31. What do you consider your greatest achievement?

32. What is your greatest regret?

33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done?

 

 

 

34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind?

 

Yes. A committed a lot of petty crimes in my childhood. Admittedly more serious offenses occurred in my adulthood.

 

35. When was the time you were the most frightened?

 

As a child

 

36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you?

 

Hah, once in class, when I was very young, a fellow pulled down my pants. The shame and embarrassment I felt then was palpable. Since then I've grown thicker skin. Not much embarrasses me these days.

 

37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why?

 

I would have split with Jegger and his lot sooner. My life would be a lot different then. My love would still be with us.

 

38. What is your best memory?

 

Gods, I feel as a fool school girl when I admit that trip to Ul'Dah with Esther. I saved for months. We took a boat to Vesper Bay than traveled through Horizon to Ul'Dah. We saw the sights, did all of the things tourists do. Perhaps those were the best days of my life.

 

39. What is your worst memory?

 

My worst memory is the reason I departed Limsa Lominsa for good. I don't care to recount it.

 

Part 4: Beliefs And Opinions

 

 

40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?

 

I'm a realistic person. I don't expect things to work out. That's on me.

 

 

41. What is your greatest fear?

 

 

 

 

 

 

42. What are your religious views?

 

 

 

 

 

 

43. What are your political views?

 

 

 

 

 

 

44. What are your views on sex?

 

It can be fun, provided both parties are consenting.

 

 

45. Are you able to kill?  Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable?

 

That I am. The circumstances are acceptable if the gil is acceptable.

 

46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do?

 

 

 

 

 

 

47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?

 

 

 

 

 

 

48. What do you believe makes a successful life?

 

 

 

 

 

 

49. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings (i.e. do you hide your true self from others, and in what way)?

 

 

 

 

 

 

50. Do you have any biases or prejudices?

 

 

 

 

 

 

51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances?  Why do you refuse to do it?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Part 5: Relationships With Others

 

 

53. In general, how do you treat others (politely, rudely, by keeping them at a distance, etc.)?  Does your treatment of them change depending on how well you know them, and if so, how?

 

It costs nothing to be courteous, polite when dealing with others. The rewards are great. I like learning more about people.

 

54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why?

 

Why, me, I suppose. Gods, that's self-centered, I realize. I suppose I'm a lone wolf right now, hm?

 

55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why?

 

I've come to respect myself.

 

56. Who are your friends?  Do you have a best friend?  Describe these people.

 

No.

 

57. Do you have a spouse or significant other?  If so, describe this person.

 

No.

 

58. Have you ever been in love?  If so, describe what happened.

 

I have. It didn't end well.

 

59. What do you look for in a potential lover?

 

Hah, someone who is very forgiving, for a start.

 

60. How close are you to your family?

 

 

Not at all.

 

 

61. Have you started your own family?  If so, describe them.  If not, do you want to?  Why or why not?

 

I have no desire to start my own family currently.

 

62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help?

 

I'm currently searching for a free company. Instant comrades! Who knows, in time I may actually grow to like them!

 

63. Do you trust anyone to protect you?  Who, and why?

 

I've come to learn to rely on myself to do the protecting.

 

64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you?

 

Probably.. no one.

 

65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why?

 

Jegger. My reasons are my own.

 

66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?

 

Most matters are trivial enough where I simply avoid conflict. For something more important to me, however, I will put up a fight.

 

67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?

 

I suppose, although I have no problem taking a back seat.

 

68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people?  Why or why not?

 

Frankly I find large group encounters a bit draining. I prefer time with people in small groups, or one-on-one.

 

69. Do you care what others think of you?

 

Not especially, no. Although I suppose in my line of work people have to think I'm dependable and tough enough for any given job.

 

Part 6: Likes And Dislikes

70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes?

71. What is your most treasured possession?

72. What is your favorite color?

73. What is your favorite food?

74. What, if anything, do you like to read?

75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)?

 

 

 

76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs?  If so, why?  Do you want to quit?

 

I enjoy drinking in moderation. I've acquired a taste for ale. I avoid the rest.

 

77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night?

 

At an inn with a drink in my hand. I enjoy regaling people with the stories of my adventures from time to time. I especially enjoy hearing theirs. Say what you will of people, they are, at least, interesting.

 

78. What makes you laugh?

 

That... is a good question. A good story can bring a smile to my face, I have some appreciation for comedy.

 

79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you?

 

You might be surprised by what I'm okay with.

80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself?

 

Go for a stroll. We live in a world that is a great deal more beautiful than the people who inhabit it, and nothing clears my head like a walk. Suppose it's a mite dangerous, traveling by oneself at night, but I can take care of myself.

 

 

81. How do you deal with stress?

 

I can keep a level head. If stressful circumstances arise I do my best to deal with the situation.

82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?

 

I consider myself a thoughtful person. I can think on my feet though.

 

83. What are your pet peeves?

 

 

Part 7: Self Images And Etc.

84. Describe the routine of a normal day for you.  How do you feel when this routine is disrupted?

85. What is your greatest strength as a person?

 

 

 

 

 

 

86. What is your greatest weakness?

 

 

 

 

 

 

87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

 

 

 

 

 

 

88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted?

 

 

 

 

 

 

89. Are you generally organized or messy?

 

 

 

90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at.

 

I'm good at being tough, getting jobs done, and killing if need be. Not the skills to be most proud of maybe, but there it is.

 

I'm bad at...

 

91. Do you like yourself?

 

 

 

92. What are your reasons for being an adventurer (or doing the strange and heroic things that RPG characters do)?  Are your real reasons for doing this different than the ones you tell people in public?  (If so, detail both sets of reasons…)

 

 

 

 

 

 

93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime?

 

 

 

 

 

 

94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

 

 

 

95. If you could choose, how would you want to die?

 

Hah, I don't know. With a sword in my hand? Gods, what a cliche.

 

96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left.

 

First, I would hand over my excess gil to the conjurer's guild in Gridania to assist them with their ecological efforts. Second, I would hunt down and kill what members of the crew I ran with in Limsa Lominsa still remain. Third, I would watch the sun set, in some peaceful local.

 

97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death?

 

 

 

98. What three words best describe your personality?

 

 

 

99. What three words would others probably use to describe you?

 

 

 

100. If you could, what advice would you, the player, give to your character?  (You might even want to speak as if he or she were sitting right here in front of you, and use proper tone so he or she might heed your advice…)

[Reginald]

Part 1: The Basics

 

1. What is your full name?

Reginald Noble Gravellow. Rarely mentions his real surname unless it’s for ‘official use.’ The surname he uses comes from his mother’s side of the family. Although in good terms with his father, he rarely uses his real last name because he thinks it’s ‘ugly’.

2. Where and when were you born?

Reginald was born on the 13th Sun of the 3rd Astral Moon, year 1547 of the 6th Astral Era, around noontime in an island southeast of Gridania along Rothlyt Sound.

3. Who are/were your parents? (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.)

Reginald was born to Florence Noble – an engineer who specialized in alchemy equipments – and Edgar Gravellow – a cart driver who transports materials between the three remaining city-states. Both are Gridanians. His mother is straightforward, kind, and generous. His father is also kind and generous but is hot tempered, has a terrible sense of humor, and a habitual complainer. His mother is older than his father by several years.

4. Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like?

Reginald has a twin brother named Nic. They look nothing alike and have opposing personalities. They dropped out of contact after the war claimed their mother’s life, both blaming the other for her passing.

5. Where do you live now, and with whom? Describe the place and the person/people.

Reginald is currently staying in Limsa Lominsa where the Arcanist’s guild is located. He does not have a house of his own yet and is merely taking advantage of the free lodging for members of the adventurer’s guild. He lives with his retainer Ohki.

6. What is your occupation?

Aside from being an adventurer, he is also a worker at the Moraby Drydocks.

7. Write a full physical description of yourself. You might want to consider factors such as: height, weight, race, hair and eye color, style of dress, and any tattoos, scars, or distinguishing marks.

Reginald is shorter than the average Hyuran Midlander, standing only at 160 cm. He has tanned skin, slightly muscular build, and short unkempt hair. He rarely shaves. His eye color and hair color are both black. He has terrible fashion sense, opting for function over form. His retainer L'sandra often picks his clothes to avoid embarrassment.

8. To which social class do you belong?

Reginald belongs to the middle class of society. He earns enough to support himself with a little extra for savings.

9. Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?

Reginald was born with weak lungs so he is often short of breath and is very weak to cold. He makes up for this weakness through sheer willpower.

10. Are you right- or left-handed?

Right-handed.

11. What does your voice sound like?

Slightly high-pitched but modulated.

12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently?

“How should I know?”, “Riiight…”, “Relaaaaax!”

13. What do you have in your pockets?

A lighter and tobacco.

14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics?

Blows his nose like he’s trying to remove dust that went into his nostrils, coughs, and clears his throat often.

 

 

Part 2: Growing Up

 

15. How would you describe your childhood in general?

Tumultuous. Reginald was arrogant and quickly got into fights.

16. What is your earliest memory?

His mother teaching him how to read and write.

17. How much schooling have you had?

He has been studying since age four and continues to do so as a scholar. There’s no end to learning.

18. Did you enjoy school?

Definitely.

19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities?

From books and scrolls. His magical talent allowed the application of magical theorems a lot easier for him than most.

20. While growing up, did you have any role models? If so, describe them.

His father was his role model when he was younger as well as the adventurers in the storybooks that he reads. After seeing his mother’s sacrifices for her family, she became his role model. He was not one to revere the Twelve, although he does believe in them.

21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family?

He was a problem child. Both twins think the other was their parents’ favorite. They were often compared in school where Reginald excelled for being an intellectual. As such, his brother developed a slight inferiority complex towards him (Nic’s strength was in musical arts) and he always tried to compete with him in everything they did together, much to Reginald’s chagrin.

22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

Reginald loved airships and he wanted to pilot one himself.

23. As a child, what were your favorite activities?

Reading storybooks, playing outside, and getting into fights.

24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display?

Aggressive, rash, stubborn, and impatient.

25. As a child, were you popular? Who were your friends, and what were they like?

There were many children his age who looked out for him but he considered only a few as his friends.

26. When and with whom was your first kiss?

Around 18, to a girl named Soy who became his first girlfriend.

27. Are you a virgin? If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity?

No. His first experience was with the girl mentioned above.

28. If you are a supernatural being (i.e. mage, werewolf, vampire), tell the story of how you became what you are or first learned of your own abilities. If you are just a normal human, describe any influences in your past that led you to do the things you do today.

Reginald is just a normal human being who is particularly talented in magical arts.

 

 

Part 3: Past Influences

 

29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?

Losing his friends and mother during the war; the experience changed his personality completely 180 degrees.

30. Who has had the most influence on you?

His parents – they were his role models.

31. What do you consider your greatest achievement?

Being able to assist many during the war and helping rebuild his hometown.

32. What is your greatest regret?

Being unable to protect his loved ones during the seventh umbral era.

33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done?

He killed his first pet in cold-blood – a young chocobo chick.

34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind?

None.

35. When was the time you were the most frightened?

Meeting Legatus Darnus.

36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you?

Accidentally pooped in his pants while laughing really hard.

37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why?

None. He has a lot of regrets but feels that things happen for a reason.

38. What is your best memory?

Traveling to Ul’dah and living there for a short while.

39. What is your worst memory?

His friends’ deaths at the hands of the Imperials.

 

 

Part 4: Beliefs And Opinions

 

40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?

Optimistic. But very pessimistic at times.

41. What is your greatest fear?

Spiders, bugs, and anything with more than four legs.

42. What are your religious views?

Agnostic. Believes there is a higher power but that is all.

43. What are your political views?

Republican.

44. What are your views on sex?

It is an activity that should be done only between two people who love each other (he’s pretty conservative).

45. Are you able to kill? Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable?

No. He’d only go so far as maiming someone or something really dangerous. Does not apply to bugs.

46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do?

Harming children in any way, physically or mentally.

47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?

Yes (he’s a romantic at heart).

48. What do you believe makes a successful life?

Satisfaction and contentment in what you have.

49. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings (i.e. do you hide your true self from others, and in what way)?

Reginald is pretty talkative and excitable especially when it comes to things he is interested in. He hides his negative feelings, however, as he feels it is not anyone else’s business.

50. Do you have any biases or prejudices?

Loves Miqo’tes, dislikes Roes.

51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances? Why do you refuse to do it?

Bathing in cold water. Just…no.

52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)?

He would do anything to protect his retainer Ohki.

 

 

Part 5: Relationships With Others

 

53. In general, how do you treat others (politely, rudely, by keeping them at a distance, etc.)? Does your treatment of them change depending on how well you know them, and if so, how?

Although quite rude in the past, he is currently very polite and empathic.

54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why?

Currently, Ohki.

55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why?

Seedseer Kan-E, she’s a good leader to Gridanians.

56. Who are your friends? Do you have a best friend? Describe these people.

He lost all his closest friends during the war, including his bestfriend Alex. He has several old friends but he is not in contact with them anymore.

57. Do you have a spouse or significant other? If so, describe this person.

Ohki. She started as his retainer and usually only talked about business but later developed into something more. She's an olive-skinned and silver-haired Keeper of the Moon with a large bust.

58. Have you ever been in love? If so, describe what happened.

He had three girlfriends: Soy, Clara, and Lisandra. All his relationships usually ended up long-distance and naturally failed later on.

59. What do you look for in a potential lover?

Faithfulness. That’s it.

60. How close are you to your family?

Very close. His family shaped him into what he is now.

61. Have you started your own family? If so, describe them. If not, do you want to? Why or why not?

Not yet. There is much for him to do before settling down and Ohki respects that.

62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help?

His father, Edgar, or Ohki.

63. Do you trust anyone to protect you? Who, and why?

None.

64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you?

His father, relatives, probably some of his old friends and exes, and Ohki.

65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why?

Legatus Darnus. But he’s gone now.

66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?

Avoids conflict at all costs. As a youngster, he was the opposite.

67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?

No. He’s more of a follower and does the support role.

68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people? Why or why not?

Uncomfortable, but he’s okay with it. He’s more of an introvert and would rather be alone reading a book.

69. Do you care what others think of you?

Not really, but he usually blends in so it’s not an issue.

 

 

Part 6: Likes And Dislikes

 

70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes?

Reading, walking, taking Ohki out to dinner.

71. What is your most treasured possession?

An old ring with his birthstone on it. He rarely wears it though and prefers to keep it stored someplace safe.

72. What is your favorite color?

Aquamarine.

73. What is your favorite food?

Beef stew!

74. What, if anything, do you like to read?

Books about adventure when he was younger, stratagems and theorems when he got older.

75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)?

A good book, some good food and drinks, and slow music would do.

76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs? If so, why? Do you want to quit?

Chronic smoker and occasional drinker. Both vices come from his father who is currently trying to get him to quit to no avail.

77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night?

Working in the observatorium. More gil earned equals more savings for his dream house.

78. What makes you laugh?

Sarcastic humor.

79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you?

Rampant profanity.

80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself?

Masturbate. No, really.

81. How do you deal with stress?

Find a secluded area and punch things until his knuckles bleed.

82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?

Reginald would often stop to think of a plan first unless the situation does not allow it.

83. What are your pet peeves?

Forgetting to be served in a restaurant (happens often).

 

 

Part 7: Self Images And Etc.

 

84. Describe the routine of a normal day for you. How do you feel when this routine is disrupted?

Wake up, eat, bathe and brush teeth, work, eat during noon, work, take Ohki out to dinner, read book or write in diary, bathe and brush teeth, sleep. When disrupted, just makes up for it later.

85. What is your greatest strength as a person?

His inborn intelligence that allows him to learn and apply things quickly.

86. What is your greatest weakness?

Cold. If only his workplace wasn’t in Coerthas…

87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

Height.

88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted?

Introverted.

89. Are you generally organized or messy?

He can be messy today but will promise to clean up tomorrow. Same thing applies on the following day.

90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at.

Reginald is good at application of battle strategies and magical theories, writing, and martial arts. Reginald is absolutely terrible in musical arts, any game that uses a ball, and swimming.

91. Do you like yourself?

Somewhat.

92. What are your reasons for being an adventurer (or doing the strange and heroic things that RPG characters do)? Are your real reasons for doing this different than the ones you tell people in public? (If so, detail both sets of reasons…)

He admired the adventurers in the books he used to read so he aspired to become one. In public, he would say that he did it for the free lodging. =/

93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime?

Learn as many spells and strategies as he can muster.

94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Still working in the observatorium, married to Ohki, and bought a house in Gridania.

95. If you could choose, how would you want to die?

Killed by Odin. Glorious.

96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left.

Write a biography while smoking and having sex. All three things at once.

97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death?

One of the kindest people someone can meet or the laziest. Possibly both.

98. What three words best describe your personality?

Lazy, coward, loyal.

99. What three words would others probably use to describe you?

Kind, helpful, polite.

100. If you could, what advice would you, the player, give to your character? (You might even want to speak as if he or she were sitting right here in front of you, and use proper tone so he or she might heed your advice…)

“Get to work, lazybones!”

 

[IncubusManatee]

Part 1: The Basics

1.What is your full name? "Baer Reddicta"

2.Where and when were you born? "Limsa Lominsa, on a boat."

3.Who are/were your parents?  "Aiela Bloodhand was my mother."

4.Do you have any siblings? "Quite a few actually."

5.Where do you live now, and with whom?  Describe the place and the person/people. "I live on my own, near Costa Del Sol. I do have people come in now and again who need a place to stay."

6.What is your occupation? "Bartender, Boxer, Gladiator. Slew of other things, but mostly Bartender."

7.Write a full physical description of yourself. "Uhhhh. Tall. Broad. Ennnnh-red hair?" *Motions to the crimson hair atop his head.*

8.To which social class do you belong? "My own."

9.Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses? "I'm getting older. So. That's a weakness, right?"

10. Are you right- or left-handed? "Right."

11. What does your voice sound like? "I would describe it as BOOMING!" *Begins laughing*

12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently? "Interesting."

13. What do you have in your pockets? "Nothing, usually." 

14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics? "I laugh a lot. Smile too much from what others say, and care too much about everyone. And that I can get moody. Fast."

Part 2: Growing Up

15. How would you describe your childhood in general? "Crappy. Educational." 

16. What is your earliest memory? "Playing in the sand on the beach of an island somewhere off the coast." 

17. How much schooling have you had? "Barely any."

18. Did you enjoy school? "No. Not really." 

19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities? "My father. Taking random job's. Exploring. Finding. Reading when it suited me."

20. While growing up, did you have any role models?  If so, describe them. "I did not really have any role-models..."

21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family? "Well. We got along well. Most of the time."

22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? "A great warrior."

23. As a child, what were your favorite activities? "Fishing. Playing with the other kids when they weren't scared of me. Fighting in general. Use to pick fights with the older children. Liked a challenge. Rock climbing was another! The bluff's were perfect for that." 

24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display? "Hmmmm. Joy. Anger. Playfulness I assume." 

25. As a child, were you popular?  Who were your friends, and what were they like? "No, I was not popular in a good way. Being the son of a Pirate, I didin't get along well with a lot of the other children. Few became my friends, but they are my friends-forevermore."

26. When and with whom was your first kiss? "She was a thug like I, fought in a tournament against her. For some reason she kissed me afterward. So. Hm."

27. Are you a virgin?  If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity? "It was a lass whom took fancy to me, sparked a quick relationship. Ended up on the beach for a few day's. Haven't seen her since." 

28. If you are a supernatural being (i.e. mage, werewolf, vampire), tell the story of how you became what you are or first learned of your own abilities.  If you are just a normal human, describe any influences in your past that led you to do the things you do today. "Enh? Sorry. No. I am not any of that." 

Part 3: Past Influences

29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far? "The realization of what I had become, and the loss of someone I cared for dearly."

30. Who has had the most influence on you? "A lady named Melany."

31. What do you consider your greatest achievement? "Defeating my own demon's. Becoming a better person for all those around me."

32. What is your greatest regret? "Never telling someone how I felt. On multiple occasions."

33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done? "...Killed someone in cold blood."

34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind? "...Yes."

35. When was the time you were the most frightened? "Hrrrm.  Too many to say."

36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you? "Fell off a boat drunk and landed on a rock."

37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why? "There is so many to recount that, that I can't really pin one down over the other. If I could go back to the beginning of everything with what I know now-I would."

38. What is your best memory? "Meeting my friends. All of them. Those are my best memory's. I know you asked for one, but. I consider them all the best."

39. What is your worst memory? "I don't really want to talk about that."

Part 4: Beliefs And Opinions

40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic? "Optimistic!"

41. What is your greatest fear? "Failing those whom I care for."

42. What are your religious views? "Don't care. That's my views on it."

43. What are your political views? "Stay out of my way-view."

44. What are your views on sex? "Love it. Especially when making the other party enjoy themselves just as much as I do." 

45. Are you able to kill?  Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable? "Self defense. Protection of innocent's. Saving someones life. Judicial force should be used otherwise when regarding anything else."

46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do? "Betray someone. That is the worst you could do to someone. Break their trust and ruin them."

47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love? "Yes, I very much do. I am looking for mine once more." 

48. What do you believe makes a successful life? "If your happy, then your successful. Monetary worth doesn't measure success."

49. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings (i.e. do you hide your true self from others, and in what way)? "I am an open book...mostly."

50. Do you have any biases or prejudices? "Yes, I hate crabs. And idiots."

51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances?  Why do you refuse to do it? "I would refuse orders from a leader, of basically anything. Or even boss. If I don't respect you-you won't get anything out of me." 

52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)? "Love. Friendship. I would die for those whom matter to me." 

Part 5: Relationships With Others

53. In general, how do you treat others (politely, rudely, by keeping them at a distance, etc.)?  Does your treatment of them change depending on how well you know them, and if so, how? "Politely. Almost constantly blunt. I like letting others see into my mind-so they never have to guess or wonder. Sure, there are some things I keep to myself, but I am mainly very straight forward."

54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why? "I have a lot of important people in my life. Some a bit more the others...there is one though that means a lot. Haven't told her yet."

55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why? "Aoelus. That crazy ass deserves some respect for the shit he's been through. And Y'vali. From what I heard...She's been through a lot too."

56. Who are your friends?  Do you have a best friend?  Describe these people. "I think the closest one to being a best friend is Aoelus and Christof. All of them are mainly equal."

57. Do you have a spouse or significant other?  If so, describe this person. "I don't have one, but I am certainly looking!"

58. Have you ever been in love?  If so, describe what happened. "Yes, and it...it was ecstasy for me. Everything was so bright. Beautiful. Never really believed it worked that way until it happened."

59. What do you look for in a potential lover? "Loyalty mainly. A strong personality." 

60. How close are you to your family? "Close to my brothers, sisters and mother. Not my father."

61. Have you started your own family?  If so, describe them.  If not, do you want to?  Why or why not? "No not yet." *Sighs*

62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help? "Hrrrm. Hard question...Probably Y'vali or Aoelus. Sue, A'kora or some of the others as well."

63. Do you trust anyone to protect you?  Who, and why? "I don't expect that from anyone. If they choose to protect me or not is their choice."

64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you? "Don't know really..."

65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why? "Heh. Can't tell you that. Have some plans in mind for him." *Rubs hands together*

66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict? "I argue when it is appropriate. And avoid conflict when it is best to."

67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations? "Sometimes. Not very often."

68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people?  Why or why not? "Yes I love being around people. But I also like being alone or with just certain people in my mind. Reasons why? I like being able to socialize. And sometimes I just feel like relaxing with someone close to me."

69. Do you care what others think of you? "No not really."

Part 6: Likes And Dislikes

70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes? "Carving stone figurines is one. Drinking is another. Practicing and training. Swimming. Rock climbing. Sleeping on the beach or resting on the sand in the sun."

71. What is your most treasured possession? "The bangles I wear. They belonged to someone who was very important to me."

72. What is your favorite color? "Blue!"

73. What is your favorite food? "Hrrrrmmm. Fish."

74. What, if anything, do you like to read? "I enjoy books that are factual, providing me information on a vast slew of subjects. Or they have to be about nothing real, stories mainly."

75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)? "Dancing. Singing. Music. Fighting. Not in that order though."

76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs?  If so, why?  Do you want to quit? "I drink. And I drink for effect."

77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night? "Usually at the bar, looking over the customers and serving them. When I manage to get time off, I like just chatting it up with my coworkers or friends."

78. What makes you laugh? "A lot of things. Love jokes to death."

79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you? "Not much actually. I do find it offensive when a man abuses a woman, or uses them. I have little patience for things like that."

80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself? "I would be working on my figurines. Which, I do already. Since I don't sleep all that well." *Laughs*

81. How do you deal with stress? "Sex, fighting-physical exertion in some way helps me. Or just speaking to someone close to me."

82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan? "Spontaneous! What better way to live then to just wake up one morning and shout 'Were going on a boat today!' or 'Were going fishin'!'"

83. What are your pet peeves? "When a customer asks me for the cheapest and best drink on the menu. Not being acknowledged in a conversation. And someone criticizing someone else's work, before looking at themselves."

Part 7: Self Images And Etc.

84. Describe the routine of a normal day for you.  How do you feel when this routine is disrupted? "Get up, wash, prep. Eat. Go do whatever I wish until the evening-then watch over the bar for the night. If it get's altered, it doesn't affect me much. Such as if I am not needed at the bar-I go out and look for a good time. Or handle something that needs my attention."

85. What is your greatest strength as a person? "As with a lot of these introspective questions, I can't fully see myself as a person. So I believe my greatest strength is to get others to laugh."

86. What is your greatest weakness? "I can be extremely pushy when worried."

87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? "Make myself a little less apt to worrying about certain things at any given moment."

88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted? "Extroverted."

89. Are you generally organized or messy? "Messy as all hell."

90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at. "Cooking, Mixing, Dancing. For the good things. And the bad things are; Sex, Fighting and Thinking." *Tone is playful at this point. Not at all serious* 

91. Do you like yourself? "Yes. Enough that I can live with myself everyday."

92. What are your reasons for being an adventurer (or doing the strange and heroic things that RPG characters do)?  Are your real reasons for doing this different than the ones you tell people in public?  (If so, detail both sets of reasons…) "I don't really adventure anymore. It'd a dangerous profession, mind you. I prefer the more relaxed lifestyle I have now. Part of me wishes I became a merchant at a young age, or a cook."

93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime? "To have a family, to have a home, and to enjoy the rest of my life."

94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? "That's a good question that I have no good answer for right now. Things are very up in the air."

95. If you could choose, how would you want to die? "In my sleep, hopefully next to someone I love." *Laughs gently.* "Though that may be rather gruesome for her. Would probably scare the living crap out of her at first. But I would want to be near the one I love when I die. However it may be."

96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left. "Tell everyone everything that comes to my mind, do as much as I could to help other's, and spend my last bit of time trying to have a get together on the beach one last time with all my friends. New and old."

97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death? "I don't have anything specific to be honest."

98. What three words best describe your personality? "Happy, Silly, Odd."

99. What three words would others probably use to describe you? "No freaking clue. Probably; Crazy, Stupid, Annoying?"

100. If you could, what advice would you, the player, give to your character?  (You might even want to speak as if he or she were sitting right here in front of you, and use proper tone so he or she might heed your advice…) "Procrastinator, get your ass in gear. You only got so much time, and if your not spending it well-then your failing! Your losing!" -Me 

[K'dath]

this exercise in futility is finally done, thank the makers.

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You suck in a deep breath and let it out slowly as your hand grips the smooth brass doorknob and bid the door open. You warily enter the room, a small comely affair in rural La Noscea, closing the door behind you with a quiet click. The target in question is here, as arranged by a very delicate series correspondence; one of which resulted in an aspiring Flame recruit having a fair portion of his face, well, melted. You wouldn't dare show any signs of nerves though, you're too well trained for that. You set the stack of papers on the table before you and claim your seat confidently.

 

Your mission was information retrieval only, nothing near as deadly as would normally be expected of an adventurer of your standing. Yet it came in a sealed envelope, passed to you beneath the table with whispered warnings. “You may want to... invest in some fire materia.”

 

The Miqo'te sits across from you in a large, padded chair. He seems calm, passive, even harmless as he smiles eagerly at you. You catch sight of his superfluously fluffy tail in your peripherals, wagging in affront to his feline lineage. His considerable ears perk up as cool, dual-toned eyes scan you with an unnerving preciseness from beneath a pair of thin rimmed silver spectacles. You can't help but suspect the aura of childishness about him is a front.

 

As if sensing your discomfort, the young man sits up a little straighter, setting his hands neatly upon the table in front of him. He leans forward ever so slightly, raising an eyebrow inquisitively as his his smile twists itself into an impish smirk...

 

“Shall we begin?”

 

1.What is your full name?

“K'dath. Adventurer, Dreamer, and Scholar... momentarily at your mercy.”

 

2.Where and when were you born?

“I was born some suns ago in some sun-strangled village in the desert wastes. Does it matter?”

 

3.Who are/were your parents? (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.)

“Some interchangeable pair of breeders. A Nuhn and his mate for the night, nothing more or less.”

 

4.Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like?

“A few. They weren't important. As interchangeable and self-obsessed as their parents. If you mean to go interview any random K in the desert next, tell them to go to hell for me. They probably deserve it.”

 

5.Where do you live now, and with whom? Describe the place and the person/people.

“I break my bed where I happen to be. Lingering any one place too long causes the senses to acclimate, and you'll miss the finer details. Though I find myself partial to Limsa Lominsa's shores. The weather is well, the fish are abundant, and my favorite object of research only a stone's throw from the city's gate.”

 

6.What is your occupation?

“Do you mean to say what occupies me? My research, of course. I assume that's why you're here, no?” His eyes light up with the sort of excitement you'd expect of a much younger boy. He chuckles, a warm, lighthearted snicker as he gauges your reaction with interest.

 

7.Write a full physical description of yourself. You might want to consider factors such as: height, weight, race, hair and eye color, style of dress, and any tattoos, scars, or distinguishing marks.

“I assume this is a 'strictly for the record' type thing?” He leans back, crossing one leg over the other, leaving his hands as they are on the table. He seemed to be formulating his answer very carefully...

 

“As you've doubtlessly observed I am Miqo'te, male of nineteen summers, approximately five fulms, two ilms, nintey-nine ponze. Light ash blond hair, short and unkempt, but braided about the sides. Complete heterochromia, consisting of one sky blue eye and one country green eye. Typical tribal eye markings and a pair of crude blue stripes tattooed on either side about the cheeks. Typical dress consists of practical leather wrought outfits, with comfort secondary and style a... near third. No scars or missing extremities of interest.”

 

8.To which social class do you belong?

“The insouciant one? I sojourn for a higher purpose. My research is my own, and I've no interest in selling it.”

 

9.Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?

He snorts,tilting his head to the side and raising his eyebrows in a scoffing manner.

“It's hardly good form to just pass information like that about. Do give me some credit...”

 

10. Are you right- or left-handed?

“Ambidextrous,”he holds his hands up and wiggles all his fingers, in case you needed a demonstration.

 

11. What does your voice sound like?

“An intriguing question. I suppose I am more of the soft spoken type. Pray, tell me of your observations? It's rather hard to judge one's own voice.”

 

You're inclined to agree, his voice is rather reserved and quiet with a soothing quality to its softness, not unlike a cat's purr. His expressions are colored by the youthful tone of one scantly out of boyhood. The shade of a proper Eorzean accent ghosts over his conversations, but some words he seems to struggle articulating, falling back on a rougher dialect you can't quite place.

 

12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently?

“Interesting. Fascinating. And... Abscond. All critical vernacular for what occupies me.”

 

13. What do you have in your pockets?

He fiddles about in his pocket for a moment, dropping a handful of tin coins, scraps of paper, some half-eaten pastry, and what appeared to be a silver key upon the table. The key is bound with leather cording that seems to imply its usual place is worn about the neck. The summoner doesn't elaborate on the contents and looks to you for the next question.

 

14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics?

“I'd have to ask you to define strange, annoying, and quirky for me. Subjective terms, they are. I believe that everyone has unique behaviors, how others perceive them is their own accord... Unless you'd fancy to account for my ventures in sesquipedalian loquaciousness.” He chuckles, his expression daring you define it without looking it up. Yes. You.

 

 

 

 

15. How would you describe your childhood in general?

“Poor.”

 

16. What is your earliest memory?

“Something to the effect of being dragged by my ankles, face down in the boiling sand by one of my peers or siblings. The first in a long line of such incidents.”

 

17. How much schooling have you had?

“My formal education is... lacking. I am self-taught in most aspects, or otherwise divinely touched.”

 

18. Did you enjoy school?

“I enjoy the atmosphere a university abides, but you wouldn't find me fixture at one. I prefer to know my subject matter more intimately.”

 

19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities?

“I anticipated you'd ask something like this, though later rather than sooner. I'm afraid I'll simply have to with-hold this information as well. Trifling thing, really, but I can't have anyone wondering up to the ones who have so generously opted to share their knowledge with me. They are sorts to prefer privacy and discretion.”

 

20. While growing up, did you haveany role models? If so, describe them.

“Hm. Hard to say. From a young age I knew I did not belong... However, I greatly admired the adventurers that occasionally graced our homes. I aspired to that freedom and the purpose that drove them.”

 

21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family?

“Not well... Have I not made this obvious?”

 

22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

“As a small child? I wanted to be Nuhn, as that was what all young boys encouraged each other to strive towards. It's simply how things were... Upon reaching adolescence, however, I realized this was decidedly not how I was... Beyond that, most of my aspirations extended to merely reaching sixteen summers with little regards for what I would do upon attaining it.”

 

23. As a child, what were your favorite activities?

“I liked to walkout into the desert and pick flowers. Flowers in the desert are very rare, but very beautiful... and also, tasty.”

 

24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display?

“Prevalently? Cowardice. I was far smaller and less physically blessed than my peers. I often deferred to hiding rather than interacting with them. Other than that I was very precocious.”

 

25. As a child, were you popular? Who were your friends, and what were they like?

“I would assume recounting tales of being dragged about and beaten by other children didn't tip you off? I was a runt, pure and simple. No one wished to associate with me... openly.”

 

26. When and with whom was your

first kiss?

He waves a hand dismissively and rolls his eyes. His gaze is off to the side and slightly canted down, a rather out of character behavior compared to his usual excitement. “His name...” he huffs a heavy sigh and then turns his attention back to you, his expression a little less genuine than before, his tone sharper and a bit more tense. “His name isn't important. It was the summer after the moon saw fit to crash down on our heads. Youthful passion and the face of the Apocalypse are known to breed mistakes.”

 

27. Are you a virgin? If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity?

His eyes flicker dangerously for half a moment, narrowing slightly. “No. And I find this line of questioning nonsensical. Would you mind diverting it to something of importance?”

 

28. If you are a supernatural being,tell the story of how you became what you are or first learned of your own abilities. If you are just a normal human, describe any influences in your past that led you to do the things you do today.

His smirk reappears with an uneasy chuckle. “I guess I brought that on myself. You go right for the throat don't you? It would be terribly dull for me to continue to insist upon silence... A small story, then. I assume you have nowhere else to be?”

 

He breathes deeply, unfastening the book belted about his waist. He sets it on the table with a solid sounding thump, glancing at you only briefly as he undoes the strange mechanism which binds the tome shut. The cover creaks ominously as he opens the book to its very first page. It consisted of a grainy and haphazard sketch of what appeared to be Amalj'aa, and a sampling of an unknown glyphic language running vertically along the page.

 

"The images were crude, of craven gods abandoned by upright men and left to the tribes of beasts..." he read aloud, with intent. “Before I cast out from my tribe, much of the territory we knew was shared with Amalj'aa marauders. They were not a particularly friendly sort, but kept to themselves most often. Or at least well away from us if not the hapless traveling merchants. More often than not the altercations between our kinds were the direct fault of Miqo'te going where they knew they aught not.

 

“Something I myself am not innocent of, as I was a precocious and adventurous adolescent. I went into lands that were marked by the beastmen to observe them. Several times I watched them in secret from beyond a dune of sand, watching them recount the spoils of their raids and brawl over its division. I took extensive notes during these forays, as you can see here. I'd been cautioned many times that the Amalj'aa were brutal and savage, scarcely more than bloodthirsy drakes who fancied to walk upright.

 

“I wasn't inclined to believe as such though. In my stealthy observations I learned much about the tribe of the Inferno. What seemed like nonsensical brutality to the unclean observer was a fascinating hierarchical society not unlike our own. They were organized and dreadfully clever. The greatest of the warriors commanded the finest armaments and wore the bloodiest trophies. The true elite however was the Blood Auger. While I observed lancers, archers, brawlers, and swordsmen among the Amalj'aa dismember each over affairs of strength and honor, never once did I see a talon raised to the magic-weaver among them. He was garbed unlike the others, a mantle of red fabric draped about him. The snarling always fell quiet when he came to the collect the war spoils. I found it strange at the time, he took only crystals from the wealth they amassed.”

 

He turns through several pages of drawings and near illegibly scrawled notes. There are images of the beast tribe drawn with a morbidly fascinating level of detail. There's sketches of the beastmen drawn in scale to the objects around them, with notes on average height, weight, and age. Beyond the more strictly anatomical ones are depictions of their homes, their weapons, and even the trophies and treasures he spoke of. The sketches reflect the events he described with great clarity, from rather artistic renderings of the scalefolk at a temporary peace, to the gory and vicious brawls that often ended in grotesque trophies for the winner. The younger K'dath even seen fit to smear a bit of red pigment on a drawing of a wounded Amalj'aa being left in the sand to perish as his kind moved on without him.

 

He turns another page, tapping the illustration. Though his expression is calm, tension hangs about him as he subtly grits his teeth. It's an illustration of an ordinary crystal with notes all about it, as you may expect of a field journal belonging to nearly and craft person. Closer observation of the page betrays one of the notes in question appears to be written from a different hand. The letters are even worse than the Miqo'te's and can't be made out at all. Yet something about looking at the jagged blacken scrawl ties your guy in knots.

 

“In fact, I wondered with a near-fatal curiosity what became of the hoards the lizardmen had, till the day I saw them gathering together in yet unobserved numbers. Dozens, maybe hundreds of them gathered together, flowing in from all four winds, and many with great sacks of tribute. One night I resolved to bring a sketchbook along with me that I might capture the scenes of such treasure as a trophy from my expeditions.

 

“The night in question was warmer than usual, and as I neared the encampment I could swear I'd stepped into the seventh hell itself. As I crested the dune which I'd made my usual perch, I beheld a rather different site than in previous times. The camp was cleaned and orderly with no signs of the loot they had hoarded over the past moons. And against all logic... I crept closer. Something in my foolish, adolescent mind believed that I was actually a very tricky kitty and not that the beastfolk had simply been ignoring me till this very night.

 

“Nearer to the camp I saw the Amalj'aa gathered around what appeared to be some strange totem. It was like no thing I had seen before, a demon of some form with massive horns sloping upwards, as if to rip the heavens. It was hewn of wood, a rare commodity in the wastes, and seemed to have been crafted with great care one would not expect of the massive lizardmen. At the foot were the crystals of fire I'd noted only passively before. There had to be thousands, though they were small, certainly not enough to call forth any primal in his full glory. Each one glimmered with a dull ember of Inferno magic, a catalyst waiting, begging even, to go off at any moment. I was shocked you understand, when I saw one amongst their numbers approach the effigy with torch in hand.

 

“He slurred some guttural chant I couldn't comprehend, then put the demonic idol to the torch. It set aflame brilliantly to the rasping cheers of the onlookers. The flames surged upward with an almost sentience, a tower of flame so dizzying and scintillating it almost turned the night to day as its tongues scraped the sky. After the moment of resounding cries the beastfolk approached one at a time, casting coins and other riches into the flames. It was then it occurred to me I was watching some terrible, pagan rite to their brutal god of flame. They burnt everything. All they had raided. All they had hoarded. Everything they had killed for and died for went into the raging pyre.

 

“I observed the procession of offerings, and I beheld the Auger giving blessing to each one. The larger the offering paid, the more extravagant and fevered was the grace. With a broad and rusted blade he'd cut them, the more the coin the bigger the gash, and permitted them to offer their blood to the flames. And when enough tribute was not brought forth, the miserly beast responsible would be hurled into the embers as well. They were cut and marred, reshaped and charred, for the glory of the Lord of the Inferno. When all had paid their dues to the fire god, the bloodied priest launched into a fevered sermon, in a language known only to the touched I presume, for to me it sounded only like gibberish. Then they dispersed, as if no great culling had ever happened, and left the idol to smolder.”

 

He turns the page of the beaten grimoire and taps the illustration on the next page. The idol of Ifrit set ablaze was surrounded by several smaller glyphs and some hastily written notes. The page across was one massive glyph with many intricate details and complex geometries. Yet a portion of it appeared to be missing.

 

“It was...strange. Grotesque in comparison to the rituals of the Twelve. And yet... something about it was enchanting. I remained at the site until long after the flames were quenched, inching closer as the heat and light gradually diminished. I did my best to record the strange markings about the ritual grounds. Many of them were damaged by the fire, others completely obliterated. I found them curious, but far less interesting than the cooling pile of tribute so near by. I had no sense of what I should have been looking for at the time...

 

“Nor any sense at all, I suppose as I made my way into the camp itself. My interest in the academic trophy I had already compiled here was dwindling fast in favor of what may have possibly survived the fire. Golden coins that may have escaped the blaze would buy me respect with people as simple as my own. Even more prestigious if I could recover a bone or weapon from one of the felled beastkin. Nothing earned you a place in the good graces of my tribe like slaying an enemy and bringing back a treasure...

 

“Before I knew it I was on my knees before the idol's burnt husk. I felt... uneasy, as if the gaze of Ifrit was upon me now that I was strewn upon his altar. I suppose it's how a sacrificial lamb feels, staring up at a graven image of our gods. As I'd feared, nearly everything was ashes or too warped by flame to be salvageable. I cursed the wretched Amalj'aa and near-to cursed their god when a small glint caught my eye amongst the smoke and rubble.

 

“I burned my hands terribly like an imbecile as I cleared away a still flickering bit of wood. Nestled at the base of the effigy was the purest, finest, most beautiful ruby I'd ever laid eyes upon. It was stunning, and even in the dim light it was breath taking. Utterly devoid of even the smallest flaw. It was worth a fortune surely. The Auger must have thought it a crystal was all I could surmise of it then. Just holding it in my hands... I was filled with a sense of... I can't even describe it. There's no word for it in your language, or my people's language for that matter. It was hope and purpose for me, incarnated into a jewel I held in my hand...

 

“For all of a few moments before I was snatched up by a snarling beastman. It was a type of terror you simply can't fathom unless you are Miqo'te. I was hoisted by my tail into the air amidst the smog and shaken viciously. I was terrified... more than that, I was in a waking nightmare, paralyzed and unable to scream as my lungs filled with smoke. I was rattled and disoriented, the world tumbling before me as all of my senses vanished into a warm red haze as what I would assume is unconsciousness trying to claim me.

 

“I was certain I was dead, even as I lashed out with all my will to live. I was already dead, and the horrible burning sensation coursing through me was my life bleeding out of my on Ifrit's Pyre. There was a great, terrible light that blinded me, and then the sensation of falling replaced all notion of pain.

 

“What happened next or how long the events took to transpire is a great mystery to me. My eyes still throbbed when I came to and beheld the Blood Auger himself before me. Dead. Lying sprawled upon the sand with what appeared as if a great animal had simply torn away a chunk of nearly half his upper body. The wounds however were smooth, baring no mark of tooth, and more importantly... cauterized. I still remember looking down into the half of his face still in tact. I looked into his remaining eye, such an evil construct, for what seemed like an eternity. And I felt a latent heat coursing through my veins. It felt... Good.

 

“I was not fool enough to tarry so long a second time though. I collected my book and the ruby that near cost me my life, and beat a hasty retreat before the Blood Auger's flock would stir and put me down for sure. I was home before the sun crested high enough to cast a shadow on the village, and I dared not whisper a word of what had bore witness to. I hid my notes, and my prized ruby as well, as I'd found myself with a certain fondness for it too overwhelming to hawk it to any traveling merchant.

 

“I was...inspired thereafter, touched even, to pursue magic. It earned meno fondness from my people, so xenophobic and mired in tradition that they are. But I no longer cared... It was as if a veil was lifted from my eyes, and I was suddenly seeing the world for the first time. It was something more vast and incomprehensible than I'd ever been given reason to think before.”

 

He closes the tome with a heavy thud from the cover, ignoring any attempts you make to read it further. He smiles, clicking his tongue against his teeth as an amused huff escapes him. “So tell me, do you think that fateful night I was 'tempered' by Ifrit? That is what your employers sought, is it not? 'Is he a threat?' they whisper and pour over notes about a summoner not crushed beneath their thumb.”

 

He barks out an abrupt laugh at your expression and shakes his head with an apathetic shrug. “Living amongst a small tribe, closed off from the world, taught me the value of knowledge. I learned that the pursuit of objective truth is the one, and the only, righteous endeavor. Everything else is relative. Seeking to regulate the will of the world to a neatly defined code of conduct is not only impossible, it is the most opprobrious act of hubris ever dreamt up by mankind.”

 

 

 

 

He lays his grimoire to the side, setting his hands back upon the table where you might easily see them. “I've rambled quite long enough though. I see you still have a formidable stack of questions to ask me, and I'd rather like to have you out of my hair, charming as your company is...”

 

 

 

 

29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?

“Excluding the aforementioned tale? Perhaps leaving my tribe, of my own free will mind you. It was stifling, really. Life regulated to little more than breeding... makes us little better than midge flies, don't you think?”

 

30. Who has had the most influenceon you?

“I'd argue it was the lovely Amalj'aa blood mage who intended to turn my tail into a trophy. Nothing is quite so motivating as fighting for your life. Though if you're looking for a 'proper' answer I suppose it would be an adventurer I met, shortly after my... Well, once I was out of the deserts I knew and into the far more cut throat and blood-thirsty streets of Limsa Lominsa. His name escapes me and time has obfuscated his face... He was a good man though, kind eyes... soft hands... A-anyroad, he was a fixture at the Arcanist's Guild, and did much to ease the burden of coming to a strange land with naught a thing sans some tattered leather scraps I tried to pass as clothes.”

 

31. What do you consider your greatest achievement?

“Many things that would have the lawmakers in Ul'dah howling with rage.” He chuckles, smirking impishly and waves his hands. “A jest, naturally. I've yet to accomplish any great feats of infamy.”

 

32. What is your greatest regret?

“Regret?” His ears lay back a moment, his lips pursed as he seems to be thinking rather hard on this one. “I don't feel regret... Everything is happening for a reason. I came to know this truth when it was time for me to know, and everything else has unfolded as it should... I can't begrudge that.”

 

33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done?

“I ate five baptized babes and used their blood to call the moon down... What? That is a silly question, and for it you get a silly answer.” He rolls his eyes dramatically, flashing a Cheshire grin.

 

34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind?

“Isn't that why you're here? One of those 'person of interest' reports or another that seem to come from Ul'dah daily. It's hardly my fault they have many, many arbitrary laws.”

 

35. When was the time you were the most frightened?

“Being shaken over the burnt out husk of a demonic god aside? ...Perhaps the last time I saw the K Nuhn, swearing to slit me from nips to navel for my toxic influence. Not that my fears in that situation where totally unfounded, or I would still be hiking around the desert bemoaning the heat, rather than nestled a comfortable walk from the sparkling ocean as we are.”

 

36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you?

“Much of my first few months amongst civilized society qualifies. When your understanding of the world is very narrow, you'll often find yourself in... compromising situations.”

 

37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why?

“I don't think I'd change anything. All of the things that happened, for better or worse, in my time here have made me what I am.”

 

38. What is your best memory?

“Best memory? A difficult one to nail down... Perhaps when first I gained the companionship of Carter. It was a wonderful spring day, the smell of salt on the air intermingling with the scent of flowers blowing down from the orchard. I was training down by the shore, listening to the ebb and crash of the waves... and everything was perfect for a moment. Everything... made sense, and for a moment, everything turned to gold.” He smiles genuinely, his ears rolling back as he looks up with eyes alight with wonderment. “Have you ever had a moment like that?”

 

39. What is your worst memory?

He opens his mouth, as if to answer promptly and directly for a change, the pauses. His eyes dart back and forth for a moment, his ears perking up once again before he raises his gaze to meet yours. “His name isn't important... And youth may drive one to stupid passions... But it was the worst day in my brief, young life, when he threw me to the jackals... I remember it too was a beautiful spring day, as beautiful as spring days can be in the Sagolii at least.” He clicks his tongue against his teeth, taking a deep breath and exhaling in a dramatic fashion, smiling despite himself. “I was younger and stupider, and it's a thing I've put behind me now. Like I've said, I don't have regrets. Just learning experiences that hurt more than others.”

 

 

 

 

40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?

“I'm a realist! And I really believe that things are the way they are for a reason, for better or worse...”

 

41. What is your greatest fear?

He glances sideways, leaning in close, his breath barely above a whisper: “Cactaurs.” He sits up suddenly, frowning at you in disapproval. “Don't laugh at me. They're horrifying, evil little creatures.” His left ear twitches several times, eying you distrustfully, as if certain you were laughing at his terror beneath your professional veneer. Of course you are! But he doesn't need to know that...

 

42. What are your religious views?

“I believe there's a definitive answer out there somewhere... But we haven't found it yet. We're too hung up on small matters, we can't even begin to embrace what's beyond ourselves before we comprehend our own world.”

 

43. What are your political views?

He barks out a sudden laugh and haves his hand curtly. “It's not my concern. All the systems are rife with greed and corruption. One is no better than another, and I'm just as well off without any of them... I suppose that makes me a bit of an anarchist.”

 

44. What are your views on sex?

“Views? As in?...I like the view of the wide open sea while enjoying a brief roll on the beach?” He arches an eyebrow and snorts. “It's a part of life. Making it out to be any more than that is idealistic... or idiotic.”

 

45. Are you able to kill? Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable?

“How barbaric...Yes I am able to. I am physically and mentally capable of committing acts which would come to the end result of relieving another creature of their gift of life. My murdering is regulated mostly to fish and game beasts. I'm not too hung up on the morality of such.”

 

46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do?

“I don't think evil is a real concept. I think evil is a term that one party appoints to another when they have conflicting goals. My goal is to live in accordance with my own way and to study the objects of my interest uninhibited. Evil, in which case, would be anyone attempting to deprive me of that freedom.”

 

47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?

“No. Even putting aside years of cultural conditioning, with what I've seen of your world... No.”

 

48. What do you believe makes a successful life?

“Success is in the eye of the beholder... Live well according to your own ends, nothing more than that.”

 

49. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings (i.e. do you hide your true self from others, and in what way)?

“Well, if my intent was to be dishonest about anything, then how could you be sure I haven't been dishonest about everything? I may even be dishonest about being dishonest! Now wouldn't that be something?”

 

50. Do you have any biases or prejudices?

“I am neutral in almost all accords. I'm a student of the world, after all, it's far more conducive to my ends to be open minded.”

 

51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances? Why do you refuse to do it?

“I never know what I am capable of doing until I am put into a situation in which I must. Morality is a strange, shifting mass like that... and its why I don't put much stock in ethics. I'd like to say I'd never willfully torture or deprive another sentient creature of life, freedom, or pleasure... but I've yet to be in that situation where the line must be drawn.”

 

He sighs, laying his head into his hand, his tail swishing back and forth idly as he seems to be growing bored. “I do not take life idly, if that's what this line of questioning is all about. I'm not an extremist bent on reshaping the world to my ends. I protect myself and what is mine. Nothing more. Nothing less...”

 

52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)?

“He who fights and runs away lives to run away again." He chuckles at his own perceived cleverness and shrugs. “Nothing is overly valuable. Even research can be rewritten. I can't very well do that while interred in some shallow plot though, can I?”

 

 

 

 

53. In general, how do you treat others (politely, rudely, by keeping them at a distance, etc.)? Does your treatment of them change depending on how well you know them, and if so, how?

“I treat people well enough, until they've proven themselves worthy of something to the contrary.”

 

54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why?

“Myself, naturally,” he grins.

 

55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why?

“You seem awfully preoccupied with my perceptions of other people... I suppose I respect my elders in the magic arts. On an individual basis I can take or leave them, but without forbearers, there is no contemporary study.”

 

56. Who are your friends? Do you have a best friend? Describe these people.

“I don't really have a mind for such things... I don't have a problem being polite and civil to people, but getting attached is another thing entirely. And one I can scarce afford.”

 

57. Do you have a spouse or significant other? If so, describe this person.

“Afraid not, you know, being a cynical, amoral, drifter who studies terrible, eldrich beings simply isn't as popular for courting as it was in ages past. Can't fathom why.”

 

58. Have you ever been in love? If so, describe what happened.

He shrugs, his expression betraying a look of bordem once again as his eyes drift away. He seems to be daydreaming rather than seriously contemplating your question to any depth. You're prepared to move on when his gaze wafts lazily in your direction.

 

“Love, I have come to believe, is a childish construct on pleasant days, and a cruel joke of nature on the worse ones. Knowing it is a terrible thing does not make one immune to it, and especially not when it comes to the past. Hindsight is always the clearer... but something with the emotion known as love, it'll seek to trip you time and time again.”

 

He shakes his head, something in his expression seeming... tired. The crease in his frown, the way his eyebrows furrow, the way his eyes simply seem dimmer. “It's also terribly tedious to hear a spurned lover wax poetic about past flames. I know you don't actually care, it's just a regulation question, right?”

 

Before you have a chance to answer he holds up a hand and shakes his head. “To answer in brief, yes. And it was terrible.”

 

59. What do you look for in a potential lover?

“I don't.”

 

60. How close are you to your family?

“Not at all. Haven't spoken to them in years, and I have no intention of doing so.”

 

61. Have you started your own family? If so, describe them. If not, do you want to? Why or why not?

“No on both points. It's simply not an aspiration of mine. Not now. Not ever. I have no drive to procreate, no instinct for parenting, and no attraction to the opposite sex.”

 

62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help?

“If I were desperately in need of help? If my life depended on it? I suppose I'd just be out of luck... And I would deserve it for getting myself into such a situation I could not get myself out of.”

 

63. Do you trust anyone to protect you? Who, and why?

“Who would I trust, pray tell? I have made it clear to you numerous times... I have no home, I have no family, I have no friends... all I have to depend on is myself, my abilities, and my purpose. And if that is not enough to carry me, and I should fail, then there will be no one to recall my passing...”

 

64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you?

You hesitate to ask after the previous answer he gave, coupled with his penchant for getting snippy when asked the same question several times. You opt to skip this one.

 

65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why?

“The person who doubtlessly paid you good coin to corner me and steal away an afternoon I could have spent doing something fruitful. I shall make sure they are my next victim when next I am in the mood for wanton slaughter.” He arches an eyebrow at you and huffs. “A jest, a jest... I assure you.”

 

66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?

“I admit at times, when I see a pretentious cretin with notable delusions of grandeur, I sometimes act against my better nature. What can I say? Mischief is a guilty pleasure.”

 

67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?

“If necessary I have the decorum to assume control of most situations. However, my good sense tends to keep me out of such situations.”

 

68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people? Why or why not?

“Not really. People are rarely themselves on a stage. I'm not interested in your public facade.” He catches the slight shift in your expression and smirks. “I do not mask my emotions. That implies a certain amount of care and social polities I simply do not have. What you perceive as a front is my genuine nature. I have a voracious curiosity that often leads me smiling into situations that may very well be the death of me.”

 

69. Do you care what others think of you?

“Not at all. Not one whit. I'm not here to impress upon or serve others. My care is for myself. And I like me just fine.”

 

 

 

 

70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes?

“Hobbies... I rarely have time for such things. But I enjoy fishing. Sitting on the beach with a weather beaten rod, watching the sun set, smelling the salt and the smoke of a campfire. The excitement of hooking a big fish, falling over and nearly being dragged into the sea. But you grit your teeth, you pull hard, your reel as if your life depended on it... the rush when it breaks the wave and comes crashing, flopping onto the shore. Then you jam a sharp stick through the wriggly bastard and roast him as the light dies.” He seems lost in the fantasy for a moment, shaking his head suddenly as his cheeks turn a smidge red.

 

“I-I'm also fond of music... I've oft thought about picking up the harp, delightful instrument, if ever I found the time or talent.”

 

71. What is your most treasured possession?

“My grimoire,with no competition or doubt. It's my life's labor. For it to be destroyed would be like destroying a bit of my own heart... as silly and poetic as that sounds,” he chuckles uneasily, glancing around as if paranoid.

 

72. What is your favorite color?

“Blue. Any shade, though I'm partial to the color of the sky.”

 

73. What is your favorite food?

“I love fish. Any kind, served any way. I have a soft spot in the primeval recesses of my heart for raw meat, but cooked, salted, you really can't go wrong. All the better with a fresh herbal tea, straight from the orchard. A slice of lemon... oh, or oranges, those just came into season... An orange tea with the right spices...” he trails off for a moment, muttering to himself about ideas on what to have for dinner. You subtly bump the table to get his attention. “Right! Right, right... sorry. It is getting late though, you understand my thoughts drift elsewhere.”

 

74. What, if anything, do you like to read?

“I read a lot,when I am able. Rapacious inquisitiveness and all. There's still so much I do not know... Books help to bridge the gaps. Even archaic volumes are profoundly interesting for all their lack of valuable knowledge.”

 

75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)?

“I'm not sure I have a good mind to be critical of art. It all fascinates me, as I knew nothing quite like it growing up. Music, however, is language all things know. The men playing harps in theaters, the beastfolk with their goathide drums, the lowly vilekin chirping 'neath the moon. No matter the circumstance of your birth... you know music. It's a part of life, as much as love and death.”

 

76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs? If so, why? Do you want to quit?

He tilts his head to the side, one ear cocked back with the other perked attentively. For all his seemingly profound, worldly knowledge, he has no idea what you're talking about. You could explain it to him, but you opt to move along. Let him hold onto that naivety for a little longer.

 

77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night?

His perception of time is clearly different than yours, as he's not entirely sure what a Saturday is. It takes him a moment to surmise from the context what you mean. “Oh... on a night dedicated to leisure? I don't take many holidays, so I'm unsure what a typical one would be. Probably sleeping...”

 

78. What makes you laugh?

“Everything. Anything. It's good for your health, or so I've been told. Even moments of great despair have their humor, if you're willing to forgo your sense of self for a moment to see them. I think perhaps those are my favorite ones. Tragedy and irony... I guess I have a somewhat black sense of humor?”

 

79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you?

“Getting offended takes an awful lot of effort, especially when it's likely the source of your offense is ignorant. Only stark statements of penultimate absurdity can really jostle my nerves, if you will. In which case, tis best to just abscond.”

 

80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself?

“I suppose that depends. If I were fortuitous enough to be making camp along the shore I would probably fish. I hear that all sorts of interesting fish crest black waters that you'll never see in the daylight... I think that would be interesting. Elsewise, I suppose to sit up with a book or recount my own notes... Nothing terribly fascinating.”

 

81. How do you deal with stress?

“Leaving the stressor seems to do the trick. And yet such a simple solution seems to boggle the minds of more tempered men.”

 

82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?

“A bit of both, as they are useful. If is good to have a plan, wise to have a plan for when the plan goes awry, and most clever to plan for the accord all plans will fail.”

 

83. What are your pet peeves?

“Pet...peeves? Things I find irritating? Like sand in my boots? Sand in my boots certainly annoys me. Twelve favor the man who first crafted knee-highs, am I right?”

 

 

 

 

84. Describe the routine of a normal day for you. How do you feel when this routine is disrupted?

“I am not a typical person. I do not have typical patterns. It is had for me to put things into a context that does not exist in my reality. Each day is something new and profound. My routines are not disrupted, merely given new ends.”

 

85. What is your greatest strength as a person?

“As... a person? You mean something that is a testament to my character? I think I have favorable, transcendental qualities. A good sense of wonderment, optimism, and humor when those other traits fail me.”

 

86. What is your greatest weakness?

“I don't see my poor qualities all that well. I may be inattentive and undisciplined at times, but it hardly matters when you are your own company. Maybe that makes me vain?”

 

87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

“I like myself fine as is. No complaints. If I could nit-pick, I would be taller... It's very difficult to demand people take you seriously when you have to stand on the tips of your toes and still look up to speak with them.”

 

88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted?

“Either, as it serves me. I can be a very sociable person, and I find it very easy to 'read people' if you will. People born in your culture seem to have poor social sense, oddly enough. Though as I've said, I am my own company through fat and lean. I know no one else better.”

 

89. Are you generally organized or messy?

“I've never owned enough possessions to make a mess... Though I am not an organized person by any means.”

 

90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at.

“I'm good at what I do; I'm a scientist, a mage, and student of the primeval forces which shape our world. I am good at commanding those forces. I'm even better at setting things on fire. I am also nothing but an asset when playing triva games. My failings are... things I don't do. I couldn't heft a stick much less swing a sword, I can't string a bow, and if my life depended on me punching my way out of a wet sack... well, I'd be doomed. Thankfully those glaring deficiencies are mostly countered with ready access to my former qualities.”

 

91. Do you like yourself?

“I believe I've said as much... Several times in fact. Or are you expecting me to suddenly, bitterly break down with another sad tale and confess to hating myself? Because I don't. Self-loathing is a ridiculous concept when you are the one thing you can change in this world.”

 

92. What are your reasons for being an adventurer? Are your real reasons for doing this different than the ones you tell people in public? (If so, detail both sets of reasons…)

He rolls his eyes again, but in less of a showy, sarcastic manner as before. He seems to be seriously grappling with himself on how he wants to answer. He looks you over discerningly, his ear flicking as is his established 'tell' for deep, introspective thought. He nods confidently, settling down and staring straight into your eyes with his own. You can feel it hit you in a real, tangible way, as the simmering passion in his eyes ignites into a fully realized inferno.

 

“In truth? It was a dream... A voice in a dream told me I was meant for something else. It spoke to me... with a certainty and intent that no terrestrial thing could manage. It was an assurance, a parting of the waters of fate itself. A....a divine mandate! I can't explain it with language. It was simply a sense of knowing that pervaded all things. I'm not certain what that something else I am destined for is... but I know, with all my being, that this... this Dream Quest is my purpose. It is the ordination of universal law, and I could not steer from it if I chose. No matter what the ends are, I will fulfill them. And I will continue to sojourn until I find that end...

 

“But no, I don't share such willingly, for fear people think I'm mad. How do you describe the indescribable? It sounds like such inane ramblings... perhaps they are. I can't rightly ask others to entreat me as some celestial harbinger based on the voices of my night terrors... But I know, and that is enough for me. Besides, one hardly needs reasons to be an adventurer nowadays. There's money, glory, all sorts of hedonistic pleasures to be seized... no one asks, no one rightly cares. Heroes with Dream Quests are only fairy tales and legends. For others, it's all about earthly pleasures.”

 

He takes his glasses off, breathing onto them and rubbing the lens on his robe as the intensity about him abates. You too would be quick to call the mad house if you hadn't felt it just now. Delusion or not, there was such strength, such passion in his conviction, it had a presence all its own. That was the sort of will, the sort of overwhelming resolution this broken and unbound world needs. You still feel your hand trembling as you record his words on paper. Is this what it felt like... to sit before one touched by destiny?

 

He places his spectacles back on his nose, pushing them up to eye level, then offering a sweet, pleasant smile. “While I'm in the business of disclosing earth-shattering secrets... I really don't need these. They were a gift from the man I'd mentioned before. At the Arcanist guild. He said they were essential to looking the part... and perception is half of magic. A silly notion, but I've been unable to part with them.”

 

93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime?

“I would like to document fully the nature of the beastmen and their gods. Not as enemies, but that they may be understood, utterly, and in neutrality. It is my belief that scales and fur do not delineate the lack of a soul. They are men.... not men like us, but men all the same. I... I want to believe we may yet live together. It's a big enough world.”

 

94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

“Impossible to say. I come and go as I wish. I may still be traveling... I may be long dead by the time five years comes and goes. I'll move on, with the same sense of wonder and purpose I always maintain.”

 

95. If you could choose, how would you want to die?

“A very dark question. But one I can humor. I would like not to die to the gallows of mans kingdom, nor the headsblock of study subjects. If I were to appoint a time and place, it would be... home. The only one I've ever know. For all the disdain which I speak of it's people... I would like to travel back to my tribe's home land. To feel the desert sun's embrace on my skin before it goes cold, and then let the fires take me.

 

“It's not as though I would have any one to return to, no point in revisiting a bridge burned... Maybe it's just a lingering sense of sentimentality, the same which kept me from simply assuming a new name while in exile... Maybe it's just instinct, to return to the grounds your ancestors lived and died upon.... or maybe I want to die there, just to spite the ones still holed up in that gods forsaken wasteland. Those bastards might tell me where I can't live, but they can't tell me where I can die,” he chuckles, his expression playful to dull the venom of his words.

 

96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left.

“Ah... a short day's time and much to do. Well nevermind the last answer then, travel would eat most of my time left, and I am not so hateful to squander it all on a single act of spite. No, I'd return to the city and lose all savings in a meal worthy of being a man's last. I'd return to the Arcanist guild and submit my research for publication, woefully incomplete as it is. And even though it would be a feat of time to travel and die where I wanted, I would spend my last few hours writing letters to reach those lands.... horrible, mean letters to people I hated, knowing I would not have to deal with the consequences. I'd entrust them all to the post, then go lay on the beach, and pray that death would claim me, so that I shall not live as a penniless heretic with a dozen foul tempered people bearing letters like invitations to break my every bone."

 

97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death?

“I would like to think my actions will be of note after I die. I certainly don't want to die for my cause, martyrdom is a messy business. But once I am gone, fed to flames, interred in the earth, or swinging from the scaffolding, I should hope that what I leave behind will somewhere... in someway... change the world forever. Maybe not drastically. Maybe not immediately. But it will be different, someday, and it will be by something wrought of my own two hands while I was living. And that's the closest to divinity one humble man can aspire, yes?”

 

98. What three words best describe your personality?

“Only three? …Precocious, yet puckish.”

 

99. What three words would others probably use to describe you?

“I wouldn't presume to know. Perhaps something along the lines of 'that one guy'?”

 

100. If you could, what advice would you, the player, give to your character?

((Cosmic Horror is not a genre you want to be a character in. Get out while you can.))

 

 

 

 

 

You feel relived as you write down the last line, your task complete. It certainly wasn't something you were expecting. You eye the young man, your gaze lingering only a moment before you stand and nod respectfully, proclaiming this interview was complete.

 

The Miqo'te smiles as assuredly as he always does. “That's all then? Should I expect you back in another week with another round of questions? Or perhaps with your report they'll send you back with a blade?” He chuckles and bounces to his feet.

 

It's completely against protocol but... you assure him you won't be back. His eyes light up, grinning from ear to ear and he bids you off with a courtly bow.

 

You depart the ramshackle inn, reflecting on your mission. It was a handsome amount of coin for such a simple report. His final question still lingers in the back of your mind, and you wonder if you will indeed be the last to come in search of him. A mission is a mission though, it's unlike you to question orders.

 

Yet here you stand, simply staring at your chocobo with a fragile grip on the fruit of your labor. It's not as if anything your wrote was particularly damning... And why would it matter if you did? It's just a report, it's not as if you signed off on a death warrant. As you begin to gather your resolve though, a swift gust snatches the stack of papers from your hands, sending them fluttering and soaring in all directions. You snatch at the air feebly in attempt to salvage a page or two, but the wind spirits them away as quickly as it came.

 

You howl in frustration. All that effort! Gone! Even if the damnable cat hadn't fled the scene yet it was doubtful he would assist in covering up your stupid mistake. Hesitation has cost you a job. You've never failed a job before...

 

K'dath smiles from his rooftop perch, giggling as Garuda-egi roosts on his shoulder. He teases her plumage with a finger, gingerly plucking a slip of paper from her beak. “What can I say?” he purrs to himself, dismissing the summon with a snap hand movement. “Mischief is a guilty pleasure...”

 

[Karaan]

Part 1: The Basics

1.What is your full name?

  I'm name Karaan Nolan

2.Where and when were you born?

A boring place in the North of Thanalan

3.Who are/were your parents?  (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.)

 Alexander Nolan and Serani Nolan, both are still alive *frowns a little* Well I think. They disown me a while ago

4.Do you have any siblings?  What are/were they like?

 After me, my parents didn't seem to have interest in other...accident *He chuckles.*

5.Where do you live now, and with whom?  Describe the place and the person/people.

 I have a small room in Gridannia, I live alone...and I'm quite happy with that

6.What is your occupation?

I'm the Head strategist of the Harbinger of Dawn

7.Write a full physical description of yourself.  You might want to consider factors such as: height, weight, race, hair and eye color, style of dress, and any tattoos, scars, or distinguishing marks.

*looks at himself* Well, you have eyes, you can see for yourself. I have one blue eye, brown hair, 5 feet 9 inch and 145 lbs. I have two scars, one over my nose, the other over my left eye. I mostly dress in leather clothes.

8.To which social class do you belong?

 Commoner, I'm in the lower social class *He frowns once again*

9.Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?

 *He points at his bandage over left eyes* I think this is my biggest weakness.

10. Are you right- or left-handed?

I'm right handed, but I learn to fight with both my hand and my feet

11. What does your voice sound like?

Strange question, my voice, like you hear is quite calm and I never elevated it. You can said cold and distant

12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently?

Interesting...

13. What do you have in your pockets?

*puts his hand in his pocket, retrieves the contents*  Well, I have a cigar, a gift from Amy, and quill and ink since I always have book in my bag.

14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics?

Well when I'm annoy I bite my lips and when something is really angering me I scratch my eye-patch. Other then that, I don't think I have other quirks.

 

 

 

Part 2: Growing Up

15. How would you describe your childhood in general?

Childhood? I don't think I had that, sorry.

16. What is your earliest memory?

 Waking up from an accident, with this eye-patch over my left eye *looks away and expels a heavy sigh*

17. How much schooling have you had?

None, my parents didn't think it would be a good idea to give me any kind of education...

18. Did you enjoy school?

*He frowns again* Listen when I speak...

19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities?

I had my training from my mentor. I learn to fight in the pit against other pugilists or refugee.

20. While growing up, did you have any role models?  If so, describe them.

No, I have none...*He tilts his head a little.*Well, I have one, but it was a picture in a book.

21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family?

No, my father beat the hell out of me every time and my mother protected him every time.

22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

 I wanted to be an Knight in white armor who will save the Lady in Distress... *He chuckles.*

23. As a child, what were your favorite activities?

Reading...well looking in a old picture book *He looks away*

24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display?

I was quiet, trying to hide myself everywhere I can in the house, I didn't want to be seen by my father.

25. As a child, were you popular?  Who were your friends, and what were they like?

Popular? *He laughs coldly.* I didn't have one friend...

26. When and with whom was your first kiss?

 Well...A while ago,  her name was Crysannia, she was another refugee that help me when I was fighting in the pit.

27. Are you a virgin?  If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity?

Well, it was 3 years ago, it was with the same person, I was young and stupid so I let my emotion take over my mind and we did that. *He frowns at the thought* yes...it was stupid.

28. If you are a supernatural being (i.e. mage, werewolf, vampire), tell the story of how you became what you are or first learned of your own abilities.  If you are just a normal human, describe any influences in your past that led you to do the things you do today.

If I'm a what...*He stops and looks around him, looking for the prank* Influence...well the fact that every time I was entering the pit, I was fighting for my life so I didn't have the change to fail.

 

 

 

 

 

Part 3: Past Influences

29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?

 The moment when I free myself from ...slavery

30. Who has had the most influence on you?

My mentor and Crysannia, both of them taught a lot of thing...

31. What do you consider your greatest achievement?

 Free myself...

32. What is your greatest regret?

*He arches his eyebrow, pondering for a moment.* Being gullible when I was young.

33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done?

 *He chuckles* Well, it depends on what evil you think. *He looks away for a moment* I had to end someone life that I...Next question...

34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind?

Yes, I have kill and steal people when I was a refugee, but all this was repaid.

35. When was the time you were the most frightened?

When my father was beating me for no reason, when I was a child I  didn't have the strength to defend myself

36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you?

Waking up naked in a ditch...

37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why?

I wouldn't let my father live...when I had the chance to make him pay.

38. What is your best memory?

Free myself from slavery

39. What is your worst memory?

The cost that I had to pay to free myself.

 

 

 

 

Part 4: Beliefs And Opinions

40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?

I think I'm pessimistic...

41. What is your greatest fear?

*He ponders a moment* Returning to slavery...

42. What are your religious views?

I follow the teaching of Thaliak

43. What are your political views?

I don't follow any of that

44. What are your views on sex?

*He rubs his chin with a smirk on his lips.* It is a good moment to relax.

45. Are you able to kill?  Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable?

Yes, I am. Kill is always acceptable if you are ready to endure the consequence.

46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do?

Well...I don't know.

47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?

No, I don't believe in soul mates, in the end everyone will betray you.

48. What do you believe makes a successful life?

Survive longer then your adversary

49. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings (i.e. do you hide your true self from others, and in what way)?

Yes, I don't hide that

50. Do you have any biases or prejudices?

*He tilts his head and chuckles.* Like everyone, we have all prejudices about others.

51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances?  Why do you refuse to do it?

*He ponders once again, his right hand passing in his hair* I don't think so..

52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)?

I will not die for anyone else then me...

 

 

 

 

Part 5: Relationships With Others

 

 

 

53. In general, how do you treat others (politely, rudely, by keeping them at a distance, etc.)?  Does your treatment of them change depending on how well you know them, and if so, how?

I'm always polite with peoples. *He smiles* I will call people by Mister or Miss, until I trust them enough to call them by their name. *He chuckles.* I don't think I call anyone like that

54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why?

 I don't have anyone for now.

55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why?

I have a respect for my mentor, because he taught me everything I had to know

56. Who are your friends?  Do you have a best friend?  Describe these people.

I don't have friend, I have allies.

57. Do you have a spouse or significant other?  If so, describe this person.

No, I don't have anyone for now, too.

58. Have you ever been in love?  If so, describe what happened.

Yes..*He frowns* I was  young and stupid and this ended when I free myself...

59. What do you look for in a potential lover?

*He chuckles* I look for someone who can stand me at least...other then that, I'm not really looking for one now.

60. How close are you to your family?

Close enough that if I see them again, I will slice their throat.*His lips curls into a grin.*

61. Have you started your own family?  If so, describe them.  If not, do you want to?  Why or why not?

No, I haven't start my family..

62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help?

No one...

63. Do you trust anyone to protect you?  Who, and why?

No, trust in people will only get you kill by that person.

64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you?

*He raises his eye toward the ceiling* I don't know, no one I think.

65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why?

My father...and Cry *He stops and shakes his head* Next question!

66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?

I will argue politely with people who want to argue, but I don't really want to have a fight with other

67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?

No, I let other person becoming the target in a group, I'll stay in the back and do my job

68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people?  Why or why not?

No, I prefer to be in a quiet place.

69. Do you care what others think of you?

No, I don't care what people think about me.

 

 

Part 6: Likes And Dislikes

70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes?

Reading.

71. What is your most treasured possession?

*He pulls an old book and puts it on the table.* This old book..

72. What is your favorite color?

Blue and Red

73. What is your favorite food?

Chocolate...* He smiles* I love chocolate.

74. What, if anything, do you like to read?

Yes, I read every time I have nothing to do.

75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)?

Pit fight, I like to watch some in Central Thanalan.

76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs?  If so, why?  Do you want to quit?

I drink some ales and wine when I'm in good company. *He ponders a moment* And I start smoking cigar with Amy.

77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night?

Watching the Grindstone Tournament or I will be alone reading some books.

78. What makes you laugh?

*He frowns a little* well...something funny.

79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you?

Someone who isn't polite will bother me...

80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself?

*He chuckles* Depends with who I am...

81. How do you deal with stress?

I train and read.

82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?

I need to have a plan for most of my thing in my life.

83. What are your pet peeves?

*He arches an eyebrow* Mostly rude person and stupid one

 

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Part 7: Self Images And Etc.

84. Describe the routine of a normal day for you.  How do you feel when this routine is disrupted?

I wake up, I train and read about new strategy.

85. What is your greatest strength as a person?

I'm determine to fulfill my thing

86. What is your greatest weakness?

I can't trust people...I think we can said that a weakness

87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

*He points at the eye-patch* I would remove that ugly thing from my face.

88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted?

I'm introverted

89. Are you generally organized or messy?

I'm organized

90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at.

Well, I'm good at cooking, I think I'm a  good monk and a good strategist. I'm really bad any social situation, giving trust to people and to talk with others peoples.

91. Do you like yourself?

*He looks at himself* Well...I'm who I am...I will live with what I have, we can't change the past...

92. What are your reasons for being an adventurer (or doing the strange and heroic things that RPG characters do)?  Are your real reasons for doing this different than the ones you tell people in public?  (If so, detail both sets of reasons…)

*He tilts his head.* I'm an adventurer, because It is what I'm good at that

93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime?

Survive until they will be dead...

94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Alive...I hope

95. If you could choose, how would you want to die?

With the blood of my father on my hands.

96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left.

Kill my father, kill my mother and say hello to my mentor

97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death?

Nothing...I want to be forget...like most of the other insignificant live

98. What three words best describe your personality?

Quiet, polite, calm

99. What three words would others probably use to describe you?

Ask them...

100. If you could, what advice would you, the player, give to your character?  (You might even want to speak as if he or she were sitting right here in front of you, and use proper tone so he or she might heed your advice…)

Stay alive for once...* He chuckles  and looks at me, a smirk on his lips.*

 

[Dyani]

I sort of love these thingies :3

 

(I tried to spoiler. I have no idea how )

 

Here is Lyr's IC responses!

 

 

Part 1: The Basics

 

 

1.What is your full name?

 

 

 

 

"Lyrielle Bellemonte." 

 

2.Where and when were you born?

 

"I...ahm, I don't really....know..."

 

 

3.Who are/were your parents?  

 

"I-I'm afraid I don't know that either..."

 

 

4.Do you have any siblings?  What are/were they like?

 

"Again, I am unsure..."

 

5.Where do you live now, and with whom?  Describe the place and the person/people.

 

"At the moment, I am moving from place to place, though a little less than two moons ago I was living on the streets of Limsa Lominsa...why do you ask?"

 

 

6.What is your occupation?

 

"I don't have one at the moment, but I do weave some things on occasion for friends....they try to pay me for it, but I couldn't ask that of them." She shakes her head and laughs lightly.

 

 

7.Write a full physical description of yourself:

 

"Um...?" She looks confused, but goes along with it. "I...am fairly average in height and build....though I've heard myself described as waifish." She laughs. "Is...is that a compliment or...?" She shakes her head and continues. "I have light blonde hair....I typically tie it up in a ponytail...but I have bangs that hang down on either side of my face. I have blue eyes...I've often been told that I look very young...and I almost always have a blush to my cheeks..." She looks away, said blush deepening.

 

9.Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?

 

She shakes her head. "Not that I know of.....but I'm not really that good at fighting.....so..."

 

10. Are you right- or left-handed?

 

"I've never really paid attention to it, but I am right handed."

 

11. What does your voice sound like?

 

She tilts her head, puzzling at the question but mentioning nothing. "I....don't know how to describe it from my point of view..but other people have told me that it is higher pitched and soft...some people have told me that it is sweet sounding," she says, smiling and blushing, "but they could have just been flattering me." 

 

12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently?

 

"I smile a lot," she says, tilting her head and smiling. "And I've been told that I say 'ne' at the end of my sentences sometimes."

 

13. What do you have in your pockets?

 

She looks confused, but opens the pouches on her belt and removes a few folded slips of paper, a needle stuck into a spool of thread, a twisted piece of yarn, and a piece of blue beach glass. "I have this too," she says, pulling her Grimoire from her side.

 

14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics?

 

"My smiling has to get on people's nerves sometimes...I tilt my head a lot too. When I get nervous I tend to twist or wring my hands...and I tend to blink or blush when I'm surprised." 

 

Part 2: Growing Up

 

15. How would you describe your childhood in general?

 

"I don't remember it, so...."

 

16. What is your earliest memory?

 

"My earliest memory...is from a little over two years ago. It was my...departure from Ul'dah, but it's not....a pleasant memory..." She frowns. "I apologize for being so vague."

 

17. How much schooling have you had?

 

"Though I am not sure of my schooling before I lost my memory, I was taught Arcanima as well as some arithmetic and language skills by...an old mentor...." She looks sad.

 

18. Did you enjoy school?

 

She looks up, smile and nodding, that sad look still there. "I did. I love books, and I used to stay up long into the night reading and translating old tomes..." She trails off with a happy faraway look.

 

19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities?

 

"Though I was taught most of my 'formal' education and a beginning of Arcanima, I have mostly taught myself how to use Grimoires, as well as how to translate them. Translation of dead languages is a...talent that I have always had. I taught myself after my mentor...passed...how to use the power locked within the books."

 

20. While growing up, did you have any role models?  If so, describe them.

 

"I don't remember if if had any, but I'm sure I looked up to someone..."

 

21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family?

 

"I wish I could remember that..."

 

22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

 

"...."

 

23. As a child, what were your favorite activities?

 

She beings to look uncomfortable and slightly embarrassed at her lack of knowledge.

 

24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display?

 

Her hands clasp in her lap, twisting in her silence.

 

25. As a child, were you popular?  Who were your friends, and what were they like?

 

She bites her lip, looking around.

 

26. When and with whom was your first kiss?

 

She looks up, blushing deeply. "I-I..." She looks down, her cheeks bright pink. "I'm not sure....it's possible I've forgotten...if I even..."

 

27. Are you a virgin?  If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity?

 

"...!" If the blush could get any deeper, it would now. "I...d-don't...Why do you want to know...?" She seems to lose her ability of speech.

 

28. If you are a supernatural being (i.e. mage, werewolf, vampire), tell the story of how you became what you are or first learned of your own abilities.  If you are just a normal human, describe any influences in your past that led you to do the things you do today.

 

Her brows furrow. "What do you mean by 'supernatural,' exactly?" She tilts her head, thinking. "I have some...abilities, I suppose, but..." Her voice softens. "I don't really want to talk about them...is there anything else you'd like to ask me?"

 

 

Part 3: Past Influences

 

29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?

 

She thinks. "So far as I can remember....I'd say that it is the moment when I regained a lost memory."

 

30. Who has had the most influence on you?

 

She smiles. "A good friend of mine, Qata'to." She thinks some more. "Perhaps Salem as well....I think he's made me more mischeivious." She laughs lightly.

 

31. What do you consider your greatest achievement?

 

"I have done nothing special....but I hope that someday I will achieve something worth recounting."

 

32. What is your greatest regret?

 

"Forgetting...." She says, frowning, hands winding together.

 

33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done?

 

She looks down. "I hope that I have not done anything of the sort," she says softly. "But as of the moment, I do not know."

 

34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind?

 

She shakes her head. "I do not think so."

 

35. When was the time you were the most frightened?

 

She is silent for a moment and then speaks quietly. "I...was kidnapped recently by some...mages." Her hands fold together. "I'd rather not speak about that, either."

 

36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you?

 

She blushes brightly again and jumps, then hugs her arms to her chest and looks away. "I'd rather n-not speak about it..." She mumbles something about some woman and personal space.

 

37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why?

 

She looks down. "I would never have forgotten..." She says simply, with a small shrug.

 

 

38. What is your best memory?

 

She smiles sadly. "Of the few that I have...mm. The ones where I've met new people."

 

39. What is your worst memory?

 

"The fires in the desert...."

 

 

 

 

Part 4: Beliefs And Opinions

 

40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?

 

She smiles. "I try to be optimistic."

 

41. What is your greatest fear?

 

"That...they will find me again." She looks up and shakes her head. "I'm sorry, I must not be making very much sense."

 

42. What are your religious views?

 

"I am fond of Nymeia, the Spinner...when I am weaving, I feel especially close to her. I suppose I can understand her the best..." She bites her lip. "Though...I believe that there are gods other than the Twelve, as well..."

 

43. What are your political views?

 

She shakes her head. "I don't really know much about these things..." She says. She lowers her voice and casts a nervous look around the room. "But I am afraid of the Syndicate."

 

44. What are your views on sex?

 

".....!" She blushes again. "I...I don't have any....really...do you have m-more questions?"

 

 

45. Are you able to kill?  Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable?

 

"I....don't think I would be able to," she says. "I don't think...I have the right. But if someone has to..." She trails off, apparently struggling with the idea.

 

 

46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do?

 

"The most...evil...?" She thinks, apparently saddened by this topic. She shakes her head after a while. "I don't really want to think about it. There are...too many evil things in this world."

 

 

47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?

 

"I...um....would like to..."

 

48. What do you believe makes a successful life?

 

"Having people around you....doing everything you can to help those around you. Being able to face down your demons, devote yourself to others...." She smiles. "Things like that."

 

49. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings (i.e. do you hide your true self from others, and in what way)?

 

"I try to be as honest as I can and not hide anything....but sometimes I don't remember something, or sometimes I'm too afraid to say something..."

 

50. Do you have any biases or prejudices?

 

She shakes her head quickly, eyes wide, hands held out in front of her. "No, of course not! I try to work against things like that....though I'm predisposed to thinking that Lalafell are cute," she says, smiling and tilting her head.

 

51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances?  Why do you refuse to do it?

 

"I don't want to hurt people," she says, quietly and seriously. "I don't want to cause anyone any pain..."

 

52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)?

 

"I would die for my friends," she says, smiling softly. "Especially Qata'to."

 

 

 

Part 5: Relationships With Others

 

53. In general, how do you treat others (politely, rudely, by keeping them at a distance, etc.)?  Does your treatment of them change depending on how well you know them, and if so, how?

 

"I try my best to be polite and kind to people. It makes me happy to make others happy." She smiles again. "When I get to know someone I tend to be less formal, and I tend to be slightly more relaxed....and more open to physical contact. I try not to touch people I have just met too much, in case it offends them."

 

54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why?

 

She thinks. "I have many people who are important to me," she says after a while. "Though I'm not sure how important I am to them. Picking just one among them would be unfair..." She smiles.

 

55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why?

 

"I respect many of my friends very much, although I've only just recently met most of them...especially Aedan, Qata'to, Sae, and Tobias...they're all very brave, and I respect them a lot, even if I worry about them a lot, too." She laughs lightly.

 

56. Who are your friends?  Do you have a best friend?  Describe these people.

 

"I have many friends that I've met along the way....Aedan was the first, he was especially kind to me when I was...sad. I met Qata'to long ago. He's very nice as well. He has a strong sense of justice, and is the hero type." She laughs. "He takes care of me often. There is Salem too, he's fairly laid back. He's nice to just relax around...Sae, too," she adds. She nods thoughtfully. "I hope that they think of me as kindly. I've met many other people too, some fairly recently, and I hope to become closer with them over time." She smiles, seeming at ease.

 

57. Do you have a spouse or significant other?  If so, describe this person.

 

"I...no," she says, less embarrassed now but something bordering confused. "These are...terribly personal questions.....pardon me for saying so..."

 

58. Have you ever been in love?  If so, describe what happened.

 

"I don't know," she says softly. "I may have at some point, but if I was....I do not remember." She looks somewhat sad and her right hand folds as if holding onto something invisible.

 

59. What do you look for in a potential lover?

 

She looks up. "Uhm....I suppose...kindness. I'd like...a kind person." She smiles, laughing a bit. "They'd probably have to be fairly patient, I can probably be tiresome sometimes...."

 

60. How close are you to your family?

 

"I wish I knew," she says.

 

61. Have you started your own family?  If so, describe them.  If not, do you want to?  Why or why not?

 

She shakes her head. "No. Someday, perhaps, but that would be far in the future."

 

62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help?

 

"Qata'to or Aedan. I have before...I know that they will be there for me. They're both very kind." She smiles gently.

 

63. Do you trust anyone to protect you?  Who, and why?

 

"I trust the ones I mentioned before..."

 

64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you?

 

"If you had asked me a moon or two ago...I would have said no one...but perhaps now some of my friends would..." She looks up. "Though I would wish them not to suffer."

 

65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why?

 

"The men who set the fires," she says quietly, as though ashamed of hating someone.

 

66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?

 

"I dislike arguing," she says softly. "I would rather let someone think I was wrong than argue with them....though if it was for their safety...I might stand up to them."

 

67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?

 

She laughs. "No, I tend not to. I do enjoy supporting people, however."

 

68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people?  Why or why not?

 

"I generally do not mind large groups, and in fact find them to be quite entertaining." She laughs. "So long as they aren't a crowd. In large crowds of people....I tend to become quiet and withdraw to a calmer place."

 

69. Do you care what others think of you?

 

She nods. "I try very much to be nice to people. I would like...to be liked. It's selfish, but...You know?"

 

 

 

 

 

Part 6: Likes And Dislikes

 

70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes?

 

"I enjoy weaving and reading...as well as making small things. Look," she says, picking up a small slip of paper that she removed from her pocket earlier. She folds it carefully and precisely, until it is a tiny, detailed paper bird. She sets it back on the table and smiles brightly.

 

71. What is your most treasured possession?

 

"My book," she says, running her fingers over its filigreed cover. "It is the last thing I have from my mentor. The rest burned."

 

72. What is your favorite color?

 

"I am very fond of light shades of blue," she says. This is evident--her clothes are dyed an icy blue to match her eyes.

 

73. What is your favorite food?

 

"I love fruits. At the moment, it is tied between honeydew and rolanberries..."

 

 

74. What, if anything, do you like to read?

 

"Everything!" She says, smiling and leaning forward. "I love books. Well, really, I love stories! Learning new things, too," she says, smiling.

 

75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)?

 

"I like music a lot....I sing often. Reading is always a good constant. I like making things as a form of entertainment, too."

 

76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs?  If so, why?  Do you want to quit?

 

She shakes her head. "No, no, no. Alcohol does not work well with me...often I cannot hold out for longer than one glass of wine. I black out easily." She blushes. "It is embarrassing...as for the others...I don't like the idea of not being in control of myself..."

 

77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night?

 

"Wandering about, mostly."

 

78. What makes you laugh?

 

"A lot of things," she laughs. "Funny stories are my favorites. I'm quite fond of people who tell jokes often. Though sometimes I laugh when I'm embarrassed, too."

 

79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you?

 

"Um...I try not to be offended at things, and understand them instead...violence scares me, sudden violence doubly so. I am afraid of fire, as well..."

 

80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself?

 

"I would read, most likely, or weave," she says. "Though if I was in the mood to I would probably go out and wander the city for a while."

 

81. How do you deal with stress?

 

"I try to deal with it by being reasonable and thinking about things step by step...but sometimes I get overwhelmed...especially when I have accidentally caused harm to someone." She laughs embarrassedly. "I don't often deal with it well...on a few occasions I've ended up crying. But I'd like to get better at that."

 

82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?

 

"I tend to do what comes to me, though if logic is needed I try to apply it. Otherwise though, I like just going where life takes me."she smiles. "It's more fun that way, ne?"

 

83. What are your pet peeves?

 

"Mostly I irritate myself...when I say something out of turn, when I accidentally offend someone...but I don't like it when people are rude to others, especially to my friends."

 

 

Part 7: Self Images And Etc.

 

84. Describe the routine of a normal day for you.  How do you feel when this routine is disrupted?

 

"Typically, I just wander about. I spend days in the Ossuary sometimes, reading...I try to see people I know. Sometime I do errands." She tilts her head. "When it is disrupted...? Well, it's not a very strict routine...but when something does happen it is often something bad...I don't like it when those sorts of things happen...."

 

85. What is your greatest strength as a person?

 

"My....optimism, I suppose?" She smiles. "I suppose...I am enduring. Thought at some point that must become irritating to some people, ne?" She laughs.

 

86. What is your greatest weakness?

 

"My greatest weakness....it's probably my inability to remember...and that I am a weak fighter. Why do you ask?"

 

87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

 

"Besides giving myself a complete memory? Let's see...I would like it if I were able to rely more on myself, so I could stop weighing others down."

 

88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted?

 

"I am a strange mix between the two, I think," she says, laughing.

 

89. Are you generally organized or messy?

 

"I try to be organized, but..." She shrugs, shaking her head. "I can't always be." She smiles.

 

90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at.

 

"I wouldn't say I'm very good at anything...b-but I am fairly skilled when it comes to making small things...and learning things on my own. I like to think that I am good at caring for others...or at least worrying about them." She laughs again. "I would say that I am bad at defending myself, and traveling on my own. I'm also fairly bad at recognizing when someone is teasing me," she laughs.

 

91. Do you like yourself?

 

"Generally," she says. "Although I wish that I was less of a burden."

 

92. What are your reasons for being an adventurer (or doing the strange and heroic things that RPG characters do)?  Are your real reasons for doing this different than the ones you tell people in public?  (If so, detail both sets of reasons…)

 

"Really, I wander around just because I have to...sometimes to find a place to live, but...mostly to outrun...people. I try to tell people that I want to see the world and regain my memories, and that's true, but I tell them that mostly so that they won't worry."

 

93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime?

 

"I want...to be able to remember my life....mm."

 

94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

 

"Hopefully, still alive...and somewhere nice, withh people who are close to me..."

 

95. If you could choose, how would you want to die?

 

"I don't want to die, but...if I had to, I want to die for someone I love. Or to spare someone else." She looks calm and serious. 

 

96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left.

 

"I would say goodbye to the people I know...I would go to the sea. I would tell my friends not to worry." She looks away, out of the window. 

 

97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death?

 

"It's selfish....but....I want to be remembered for being kind." She looks up sheepishly.

 

98. What three words best describe your personality?

 

"Hmm...probably....cheerful, calm...maybe spacey?"

 

 

99. What three words would others probably use to describe you?

 

"Innocent....I've heard a few people call me cute, though I think they were just trying to be nice...though I appreciate their compliments...someone called me sweet, once," she laughs, smiling fondly.

 

100. If you could, what advice would you, the player, give to your character? 

 

Oh, sweetie. I'm sorry for beng so terrible to you

 

 

Just keep going! Don't be afraid to rely on others, but learn to take care of yourself. People can't walk you around everywhere. Keep trying! I promise I'll be less evil eventually!

[Ciel]

My apologies in advance for reviving an old thread. I love these things.

 

 

 

Part 1: The Basics

1.What is your full name? Ciel Sauveterre.  What, dahling, you thought Wulfe was my family name?

 

2.Where and when were you born? Gridania.

 

3.Who are/were your parents?  (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.) Josseloux Sauveterre, a Wood Wailer, and Pienne Sauveterre, a Conjurer.

 

 

4.Do you have any siblings?  What are/were they like? I was an only child.

 

5.Where do you live now, and with whom?  Describe the place and the person/people. All the world is my home, but I more or less live with the rest of my comrades in the Goblet.

 

6.What is your occupation? I'm a songstress of some modest talent.

 

7.Write a full physical description of yourself.  You might want to consider factors such as: height, weight, race, hair and eye color, style of dress, and any tattoos, scars, or distinguishing marks. A fair lady of an Elezen with snow white hair, leaf green eyes, and a pair of violet stars on her right cheek.  She favors pink and white as her colors, and carries a bow and a harp at all times.  Men oft have difficulty keeping their eyes up due to a lack of proper buttons on her shirt.

 

8.To which social class do you belong? Social classes imply division of people.  No, thank you.

 

9.Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses? Not so far as I'm aware, dahling. Cut me and I would bleed the same as anyone else.

 

10. Are you right- or left-handed? Right-handed.

 

11. What does your voice sound like? Have you not heard me sing?

 

12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently? Everyone is 'dahling', unless proven otherwise.

 

13. What do you have in your pockets? I have pockets?

 

14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics? Not so far as I'm aware.

 

Part 2: Growing Up

15. How would you describe your childhood in general? I had a good childhood, and then I became a teenager.

 

16. What is your earliest memory? Sitting on father's shoulders and watching an archery demonstration just outside the Blue Badger gate.

 

 

17. How much schooling have you had? Enough to read and write, survive in the open, and make a living.  I've learned far more in history and tactics since first leaving out of Gridania.  Life, itself, has been the best teacher.

 

 

18. Did you enjoy school? Depends on which school you mean.  Conjury studies were terribly boring.

19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities? Here and there...

 

 

20. While growing up, did you have any role models?  If so, describe them. No one in particular, though I truly was fascinated by the quivermen.

 

 

21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family? Father was the stricter parent, but neither one was abusive. I loved them both.

 

 

22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? An archer, and mayhap to join the archer's guild.

 

 

23. As a child, what were your favorite activities? Singing - surprise, dahling, really - reading, wandering the Twelveswood. These things have not changed.

 

 

24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display? What child isn't too curious for their own good?  Or sassy?

 

 

25. As a child, were you popular?  Who were your friends, and what were they like?  I had a few friends, enough to count on one hand, and I liked it that way.  I've lost touch with most of them, however.

 

 

26. When and with whom was your first kiss? 'Twas by the waterfall in the Central Shroud one eve after sunset.  I dare not speak his name.

 

 

27. Are you a virgin?  If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity? Getting a tad personal now, but aye...

 

 

28. If you are a supernatural being (i.e. mage, werewolf, vampire), tell the story of how you became what you are or first learned of your own abilities.  If you are just a normal human, describe any influences in your past that led you to do the things you do today.  *tilts her head whist thinking carefully* 'Tis a matter of opinion.  Some have called me remarkable for one reason or another, though I beg to differ.  There are things I cannot remember which likely did change me into who I am now.

 

 

Part 3: Past Influences

 

 

29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far? 'Tis a difficult choice between losing him, and Carteneau.  Neither one was easy to take, but both were... influential.

 

 

30. Who has had the most influence on you? He who shall not be named.

 

 

31. What do you consider your greatest achievement? Surviving Carteneau... in some fashion or another.

 

 

32. What is your greatest regret? Failing to save so many lives because of my own fears.

 

 

33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done? See above.

 

 

34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind? A matter of opinion... mayhap I should, but 'tis all in my own mind.

 

 

35. When was the time you were the most frightened? Losing him was only second to staring straight at the Calamity.

 

 

36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you? ...Having my swim bottoms stolen off of me at Costa del Sol by one Toff Vaughn...

 

 

37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why? Stop he who shall not be named from slaying the Berunda.

 

 

38. What is your best memory? The day he proposed, and gifted me with my coeurl kitten Mille Feuille.

 

 

39. What is your worst memory? You would have me repeat this again?  Losing him, Carteneau, and then learning of mother and fathers' deaths. Can we move on now?

 

 

Part 4: Beliefs And Opinions

 

 

40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic? Optimism has gotten me further than pessimism.

 

 

41. What is your greatest fear? Failing to help others who need it, allowing them to die when I can prevent it.

 

 

42. What are your religious views? I consider myself a very pious person. Spend enough time wandering and you will see the works of the gods.

 

 

43. What are your political views? Politics has no bearing on how I live my life.

 

 

44. What are your views on sex? All things in time.

 

 

45. Are you able to kill?  Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable? Aye, only if I must.

 

 

46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do? Willfully and deliberately harm a child.

 

 

47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love? 'Tis a fine romantic idea, is it not?  I would be no kind of bard if I didn't.

 

 

48. What do you believe makes a successful life? Life is what you make of it.  Some measure success on riches, others measure success in their own personal joy, regardless of the former. So long as I can pass on knowing I've saved more lives than I've failed, I would consider that a success.

 

 

49. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings (i.e. do you hide your true self from others, and in what way)? Depends on the subject in question.  I consider myself an honest person, but there are times when 'tis better to say little or nothing.

 

 

50. Do you have any biases or prejudices? None, or so I try to have none.  Bias and prejudice are born of ignorance. Mine is to understand, not to judge.  Sometimes this is difficult.

 

 

51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances?  Why do you refuse to do it? Manderville dance whilst wearing one of those unsightly reindeer suits.

 

 

52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)? Too many to name, dahling. Suffice it to say I would.

 

 

Part 5: Relationships With Others

 

 

53. In general, how do you treat others (politely, rudely, by keeping them at a distance, etc.)?  Does your treatment of them change depending on how well you know them, and if so, how?  I treat all others with respect and politeness unless they show themselves to be unworthy.  This is rare.

 

 

54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why? For me, personally, the one closest to my heart.  But everyone is in some way important.

 

 

55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why? 'Tis hard to name just one.  Let me think on it.

 

 

56. Who are your friends?  Do you have a best friend?  Describe these people. I have many friends, but my best friend is Mille Feuille.

 

 

57. Do you have a spouse or significant other?  If so, describe this person. Jandelaine Hainaut is the one closest to my heart.  Not to be confused with the Aesthetician.  We are not wed.

 

 

58. Have you ever been in love?  If so, describe what happened. Aye.  Let us leave it at that.

 

 

59. What do you look for in a potential lover? I cannot say I actively 'look' for anything.  Sometimes one may think they know what they want, and then someone surprises them.  Still, it helps if one is also Elezen.

 

 

60. How close are you to your family?  In terms of blood, mother and father have both passed on.  But family is not always determined by blood.  Some of my comrades are like family, albeit a strange one.

 

 

61. Have you started your own family?  If so, describe them.  If not, do you want to?  Why or why not? One day, mayhap.

 

 

62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help? I admit to being terrible about asking for help with anything.  I don't know who I would ask, and I would just as soon not involve anyone else in my problems lest they get hurt for my sake.

 

 

63. Do you trust anyone to protect you?  Who, and why? *grimaces*  Trusting someone to protect me feels like weakness on my part, as if I cannot handle myself.

 

 

64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you? Jandelaine, I assume.  As for others...?

 

 

65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why? Hatred is a slippery slope which leads to regret.

 

 

66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict? I prefer to avoid conflict if I can, and try to resolve matters peacefully. 

 

 

67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations? If I must.

 

 

68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people?  Why or why not? It all depends on the crowd.  As a songstress, I needs must interact with my audience, otherwise I try to keep my encounters small.

 

 

69. Do you care what others think of you? Most claim they don't care, but 'tis better to take another's opinions under advisement and move on. 

 

 

Part 6: Likes And Dislikes

 

70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes?  Singing, archery, and playing in the dirt, be it planting flowers or searching for gems.

 

 

71. What is your most treasured possession? My coeurl, Mille Feuille.

 

 

72. What is your favorite color? *looks at herself* Is it not obvious?  Pink, and varying shades of purple.

 

 

73. What is your favorite food? Mother Miounne's eel pie.

 

 

74. What, if anything, do you like to read? Poetry, of course, and any stories I can get my hands on.  Sometimes history.

 

 

75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)? I love a good tale, told or written, and I admire the efforts of other musicians.

 

 

76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs?  If so, why?  Do you want to quit? I drink very little, and lightly, and I have no desire to touch the other things.

 

 

77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night? The last sun out of seven is like any other.  There is no shortage of work to be done, but one must take a sun to rest and play now and then.

 

 

78. What makes you laugh? A funny tale, teasing others.  The latter, I shouldn't, but some deserve it.

 

 

79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you? Why anyone would harm an innocent for their own twisted pleasure is beyond me. There are enough problems in the world.

 

 

80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself? Try to write some verses, or step outside and play my harp while getting some fresh air.

 

 

81. How do you deal with stress? Walk away.

 

 

82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan? Depending on the situation, spontaneity can be fun, but a well laid plan could be made to look spontaneous. Sometimes this can be much more fun.

 

 

83. What are your pet peeves? Having it assumed that I need to be protected, as it implies weakness.  I may look delicate, dahling, but I assure you I haven't survived this long by being some back-line shrinking violet.

 

 

Part 7: Self Images And Etc.

 

84. Describe the routine of a normal day for you.  How do you feel when this routine is disrupted? Wake up, bathe if facilities are available, eat breakfast, do what must be done.  If the routine is disrupted, it makes little difference.  Take care of the disruption and return to routine when you can.

 

85. What is your greatest strength as a person? Compassion.

 

 

86. What is your greatest weakness? Not knowing how to ask for help if I need it.  Mayhap there is still some lingering thread of Elezen pride which hinders this.

 

 

87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? Why would I change anything?

 

 

88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted? Extroverted.  What sort of songstress would I be if I shied away from the stage?

 

 

89. Are you generally organized or messy? This changes from one day to the next, but I try to remain organized.

 

 

90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at. In no particular order - Good: Singing, caring for others, hunting.  Bad: Conjury, keeping people alive, worrying that I will fail.

 

 

91. Do you like yourself? I should hope so, dahling.

 

 

92. What are your reasons for being an adventurer (or doing the strange and heroic things that RPG characters do)?  Are your real reasons for doing this different than the ones you tell people in public?  (If so, detail both sets of reasons…) 'Tis for me to know, I would rather not talk about it.

 

 

93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime? Wander the entire world.  There is so much more beyond the reaches of Eorzea.

 

 

94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Hopefully not missing anymore time between now and then... I would like to start a family of my own one day.

 

 

95. If you could choose, how would you want to die? My life for the sake of another's.  How does not matter, just let it be quick.

 

 

96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left. Write one last song, make love, and walk into the depths of the Twelveswood one last time.

 

 

97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death? My music, and a poorly buttoned top.

 

 

98. What three words best describe your personality? Friendly, gentle, cautious.

 

 

99. What three words would others probably use to describe you? I've been called wise, serene, and kind.

 

 

100. If you could, what advice would you, the player, give to your character?  (You might even want to speak as if he or she were sitting right here in front of you, and use proper tone so he or she might heed your advice…) You have a tendency to dwell on the past, even though it's made you who you are.  Learn to let go and move forward.

[Oscare]

1.What is your full name? Oscare Iono.

2.Where and when were you born? Western Thanalan, Vesper Bay.

3.Who are/were your parents? Lohan Iono and Esther Iono. 

4.Do you have any siblings?  What are/were they like? I have three of them. Two younger sisters and a newly born baby brother.

5.Where do you live now, and with whom?  I mostly live with my co-workers at the Goblet, but I do spend a few moons with my family.

6.What is your occupation? I'm a hunter. Yeah.

7.Write a full physical description of yourself.  Dark-toned highlander, standing at 6'5". Burly body shape, purple eyes, scar next to my mouth and one above my left eye. That's all I got.

8.To which social class do you belong? You can shove this divisions of people straight up your ass. 

9.Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses? I'm only made of flesh and bone. You bash me in the head, I'm going to knock the fuck out.

10. Are you right- or left-handed? I can use both, but my right hand is more dominant.

11. What does your voice sound like?

12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently?

13. What do you have in your pockets?

14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics?

Part 2: Growing Up

15. How would you describe your childhood in general?

16. What is your earliest memory?

17. How much schooling have you had?

18. Did you enjoy school?

19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities?

20. While growing up, did you have any role models?  If so, describe them.

21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family?

22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

23. As a child, what were your favorite activities?

24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display?

25. As a child, were you popular?  Who were your friends, and what were they like?

26. When and with whom was your first kiss?

27. Are you a virgin?  If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity?

28. If you are a supernatural being (i.e. mage, werewolf, vampire), tell the story of how you became what you are or first learned of your own abilities.  If you are just a normal human, describe any influences in your past that led you to do the things you do today.

Part 3: Past Influences

29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?

30. Who has had the most influence on you?

31. What do you consider your greatest achievement?

32. What is your greatest regret?

33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done?

34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind?

35. When was the time you were the most frightened?

36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you?

37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why?

38. What is your best memory?

39. What is your worst memory?

Part 4: Beliefs And Opinions

40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?

41. What is your greatest fear?

42. What are your religious views?

43. What are your political views?

44. What are your views on sex?

45. Are you able to kill?  Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable?

46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do?

47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?

48. What do you believe makes a successful life?

49. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings (i.e. do you hide your true self from others, and in what way)?

50. Do you have any biases or prejudices?

51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances?  Why do you refuse to do it?

52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)?

Part 5: Relationships With Others

53. In general, how do you treat others (politely, rudely, by keeping them at a distance, etc.)?  Does your treatment of them change depending on how well you know them, and if so, how?

54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why?

55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why?

56. Who are your friends?  Do you have a best friend?  Describe these people.

57. Do you have a spouse or significant other?  If so, describe this person.

58. Have you ever been in love?  If so, describe what happened.

59. What do you look for in a potential lover?

60. How close are you to your family?

61. Have you started your own family?  If so, describe them.  If not, do you want to?  Why or why not?

62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help?

63. Do you trust anyone to protect you?  Who, and why?

64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you?

65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why?

66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?

67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?

68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people?  Why or why not?

69. Do you care what others think of you?

Part 6: Likes And Dislikes

70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes?

71. What is your most treasured possession?

72. What is your favorite color?

73. What is your favorite food?

74. What, if anything, do you like to read?

75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)?

76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs?  If so, why?  Do you want to quit?

77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night?

78. What makes you laugh?

79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you?

80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself?

81. How do you deal with stress?

82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?

83. What are your pet peeves?

Part 7: Self Images And Etc.

84. Describe the routine of a normal day for you.  How do you feel when this routine is disrupted?

85. What is your greatest strength as a person?

86. What is your greatest weakness?

87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted?

89. Are you generally organized or messy?

90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at.

91. Do you like yourself?

92. What are your reasons for being an adventurer (or doing the strange and heroic things that RPG characters do)?  Are your real reasons for doing this different than the ones you tell people in public?  (If so, detail both sets of reasons…)

93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime?

94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

95. If you could choose, how would you want to die?

96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left.

97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death?

98. What three words best describe your personality?

99. What three words would others probably use to describe you?

100. If you could, what advice would you, the player, give to your character?  (You might even want to speak as if he or she were sitting right here in front of you, and use proper tone so he or she might heed your advice…)

[Vash]

My apologies in advance for reviving an old thread. I love these things.

 

 

No problem! I love reading what people post on this! It's great to see all the diversity and creativity of peoples characters! :thumbsup:

[Faye]

I'm gonna consider this written like a journal entry, as I will answer things with more truth/detail here than Faye would talking to just about anyone, but will still skirt over any major spoilers Faye probably wouldn't even write in her own diary for fear of someone discovering it.

 

 

 

 

 

Part 1: The Basics

1.What is your full name?

"Faye Lunetta Rosalba Covington. That's assuming you're asking for what's on my birth certificate and not all the fancy titles."

 

2.Where and when were you born?

"I was born 24 years ago, I assume somewhere in the Black Shroud."

 

3.Who are/were your parents?  (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.)

"My mother was Selene Covington. She was a very uptight woman and over-bearing mother, but she was kind and I believe she meant well. Knowing what I know now, however, I can't help but wonder if she had poor taste in gentlemen. At any rate, my father was Nicholas Covington. He was a high-ranking member of the Order of the Twin Adder. I'm not sure what else to say about him, as it seems very little of what I thought to be the truth is accurate."

 

4.Do you have any siblings?  What are/were they like?

"Unfortunately, I do seem to have something of the sort. I have a half-brother a few years older than me--I am not fond of him. I also seem to have another half-brother, but he's only a toddler and I have yet to meet him--and I would prefer to keep it that way. There's also Zularti. He's not a sibling by blood, but I lived with him for several years. He's the closest thing I have to a real brother."

5.Where do you live now, and with whom?  Describe the place and the person/people.

"I live in Camp Bronze Lake in a cozy little condo with Val. It's rather small, as there's only the two of us living there most of the time, but we spared no expense on the quality. Our guest room is sometimes occupied, and currently a Miss Cecilia Hunt--the bastard daughter of one of my family's former servants--is living there."

 

6.What is your occupation?

"I am an associate of the Order of the Twin Adder, the Support Saint of Harbingers of Dawn--though in truth, you can consider me the leader--and a general philanthropist and businesswoman."

7.Write a full physical description of yourself.  You might want to consider factors such as: height, weight, race, hair and eye color, style of dress, and any tattoos, scars, or distinguishing marks.

"At 5'8", I'm of above average height for my race and gender. A lady does not disclose her weight, but I will says it's relatively average. I'm a Hyur Midlander, and bear all the necessary traits of one. My hair is platinum, eyes are a powder blue, and skin is pale with no notable tattoos, scars, or distinguishing marks. I were only the finest of clothing--and quite fashionably, if I do say so myself--and often of my own design or Val's. I prefer more formal attire in lighter colors, especially white--and skirts and dresses, no pants."

8.To which social class do you belong?

"The upper-class."

 

9. Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?

"Casting extensive healing magic draws from my own pool of aether and can weaken me, long-term or short-term depending on the severity, but aside from that I am quite healthy."

10. Are you right- or left-handed?

"Right-handed."

 

11. What does your voice sound like?

"Feminine, obviously. It's rather medium-toned for a woman and I've been told it's quite pleasant. I do my best to speak clearly."

12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently?

"I'm quite used to giving my usual introduction spiel--'Lady Faye Covington, Support Saint of Harbingers of Dawn, at your service.' I also tend to have to spout 'Manners!' quite often, usually at Val."

13. What do you have in your pockets?

"I have a handkerchief, a pen, and a couple spare linkpearls for the company linkshell."

14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics?

"If manners themselves count as a mannerism, many are either impressed or annoyed by my attention to etiquette. My enthusiasm for tea is also probably notable, but can you really blame me?"

Part 2: Growing Up

15. How would you describe your childhood in general?

"It was rather dull when Zularti wasn't there, and full of nuisances when he was present. My parents were very strict and started educating me on all manner of things as young as possible with lessons from private tutors. Between our servants and all my parents associates, I met more people than I could remember names and faces. However, I have little to no one of my own age to associate with aside from Zul. My parents--my father especially--were often busy so I was often alone, left to amuse myself with reading or sewing."

16. What is your earliest memory?

"I remember trying to sneak into my father's office one evening after he'd been holed up in there all day. However, my mother caught me and led me away. She told me to leave him alone when he's in his office and not to interrupt his work because it was very important and I would distract him or make a mess of things."

17. How much schooling have you had?

"I had an extensive education covering all manner of topics, though it was all done through private tutors."

18. Did you enjoy school?

"I found the endless lessons rather boring, but I didn't mind much, as the alternative uses of my times weren't any more entertaining. I did at least enjoy learning most topics."

19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities?

"Many things I learned as a child from my parents or in my lessons. Other things I've simply learned from cumulative life experience, and I learned conjury with the help of the members of the Conjurer's Guild."

20. While growing up, did you have any role models?  If so, describe them.

"As a child, my parents were my role models. I admired my mother's grace and beauty, and all the lovely things she could sew. I envied my father's calm courage and all the respect those around him gave him. As a young adult, I must admit, I admired Zularti's persistence and his spirit."

21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family?

"My mother nagged me constantly which caused me to resent her, but at the same time we were rather close despite frequent arguments. My father was often busy or away on business, but I was a daddy's girl no less and he could never tell me no, a fact I quickly noticed when I wished to get my way. I never really extensively interacted with any more distant family members. As for Zularti, we bickered a lot, but in the meaningless way that siblings do."

22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

"I wanted to be a powerful conjurer, able to strike down my enemies and heal my allies."

23. As a child, what were your favorite activities?

"I generally opted to read or to practice sewing and embroidery."

24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display?

"Much the same as I do now, I suppose, only more naive and immature."

25. As a child, were you popular?  Who were your friends, and what were they like?

"I didn't have many friends. Whenever I rarely got to interact with others they did treat me quite kindly, but I imagine their parents demanded it of them. As for Zularti, he was... well, exactly as he is now. Naive, stupidly stubborn, eager to charge headfirst into danger. A general nuisance, but perhaps amusing and infectiously upbeat."

26. When and with whom was your first kiss?

"Oh my! A lady does not kiss and tell!"

27. Are you a virgin?  If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity?

"No. I lost my virginity to my husband several cycles ago shortly after he had finally agreed to a monogamous relationship. I think he would have lost his sanity if I made him wait any longer."

28. If you are a supernatural being (i.e. mage, werewolf, vampire), tell the story of how you became what you are or first learned of your own abilities.  If you are just a normal human, describe any influences in your past that led you to do the things you do today.

"I am a conjurer, but that's nothing terribly unusual. I simply wished to follow in my father's footsteps, and my family thought it would be valuable for me to learn."

 

Part 3: Past Influences

29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?

"The death of my family and the destruction of our home has probably changed the course of my life more than anything else. Though there have been some other notable events..."

30. Who has had the most influence on you?

"Probably Zularti, though my father and Val are close options."

31. What do you consider your greatest achievement?

"Shaping Harbingers of Dawn into what it is today."

32. What is your greatest regret?

"Being too naive to figure out the truth sooner, and lacking the courage to rectify the situation, be it at my own expense..."

33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done?

"Evil? I only do what is necessary for the greater good."

34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind?

"Not by Eorzean standards, though I seem to have committed some crimes against the Garlean Empire."

 

35. When was the time you were the most frightened?

"When I was younger, the night our estate was attacked."

36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you?

"I would rather not divulge. It's not exactly embarrassing in the 'funny' way."

37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why?

"I would have figured it out sooner, on my own, in time to prevent at least some of this from happening."

38. What is your best memory?

"Eloping with Val at Camp Bronze Lake."

39. What is your worst memory?

"Once more, I would rather not share."

Part 4: Beliefs And Opinions

40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?

"Neither--I consider myself a realist, though others might consider my ambition to be optimistic."

41. What is your greatest fear?

"My greatest fear is that all the things I've done, even with the best intentions, will paint me as a villain."

42. What are your religious views?

"I respect the Twelve, but I place no great faith in any of them. I would rather do things for myself than to rely on the Gods. They haven't exactly performed any miracles for me so far."

43. What are your political views?

"My only particular view is that the only agenda there should be is one for the betterment of Eorzea."

44. What are your views on sex?

"It is a private thing, something not to be discussed or done in public, and something best left saved for a single person, particularly under the establishment of marriage or at least a serious, monogamous relationship."

45. Are you able to kill?  Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable?

"Certainly. Killing is acceptable in the case of necessary self-defense, as well as in the case of a violent criminal who cannot or will not be reformed before more people are hurt. Killing is unacceptable under any other conditions."

46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do?

"Betraying someone who cares for him and faithfully believes in him."

47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?

"I do, and I believe that I found mine."

 

48. What do you believe makes a successful life?

"Ambition, courage, wit, and a little bit of luck."

49. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings (i.e. do you hide your true self from others, and in what way)?

"Not very. I do not necessarily lie; rather, it's simply improper and unnecessary to divulge such things to most people. I keep most of my feelings and some of my thoughts to myself."

50. Do you have any biases or prejudices?

"Only if the person in question has earned them. However, as a whole, I am not prejudiced toward any group at large without the members bearing personal responsibility."

51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances?  Why do you refuse to do it?

"I suppose there are plenty of things to do that would violate either etiquette or my personal morals. There's no special that particularly springs out to me, though. The best I can say is that I would never harm Val."

52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)?

"Val, Zularti, the free company, or Eorzea or as a whole. To be honest, I'd be willing to risk life and limb if necessary for anyone who deserves it."

Part 5: Relationships With Others

53. In general, how do you treat others (politely, rudely, by keeping them at a distance, etc.)?  Does your treatment of them change depending on how well you know them, and if so, how?

"Generally very polite, formal, and amiable enough, but I keep them at a distance. Also, I do not entirely hide when I find someone unpleasant. The better I know someone, the less formal I am and the less I keep them at a distance."

54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why?

"Val. He is the love of my life, my husband until death, my best friend and the only person who truly knows me. I know he is utterly devoted to me and will do anything for me, and I would do the same for him. He's the only one who understands."

55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why?

"Zularti. While others may view him as a bumbling idiot--and they aren't necessary wrong--I can clearly see his courage and ambition, and how he inspires the same as others. He may not do much for the company he leads, but the happiness and hope he brings make him an important figurehead."

56. Who are your friends?  Do you have a best friend?  Describe these people.

"I suppose Val would be my best friend, but that seems to be a redundant thing to say of my spouse. The next option would be Zularti, but I've already described him quite enough. Aside from that, there are some people in the company I enjoy, but I've learned not to grow to close to them. Company members seem to come and go, or show their true colors in time."

57. Do you have a spouse or significant other?  If so, describe this person.

"Yes, Val, my husband--though as far as most others know, he's still my fiance. I can't say I ever imagined I'd marry a foul-mouthed, uneducated tribal Seeker. However, he is quite dashing and brave, and he can hold his own in a fight. He is fiercely loyal and deep down, he has a good heart."

58. Have you ever been in love?  If so, describe what happened.

"Yes, once. We eloped, obviously. Though once I can find the perfect dress, a public ceremony will be held."

59. What do you look for in a potential lover?

"I looked for someone handsome, someone not cruel, someone who will pamper me, and someone with a strong will."

60. How close are you to your family?

"I am not exactly fond of what remains."

61. Have you started your own family?  If so, describe them.  If not, do you want to?  Why or why not?

"Not quite yet. Perhaps children may be in the future if we are able to conceive. However, for now, my life has far too much drama, danger, and work for a little one... not to mention, I'd like to enjoy my youth allow Val and I to make the most of our time together as newlyweds. For now, the company is as much of a family as I have, but family hasn't been very good to me in the past."

62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help?

"Val. If he was unable, Zularti. And if both unable, the company. And if I had none of those options... I'd turn to my brother or my father, assuming they aren't what's fueling my need of help."

63. Do you trust anyone to protect you?  Who, and why?

"I trust Val, because I know he loves me and would risk anything for me or do anything I ask of him. And after all, I did first hire him as a bodyguard. I know he has the desire and the physical capability to keep me safe, and he's proven it more than once. I trust Zularti, as well. I know he'd keep me safe, as he has in the past, and I know he would risk life and limb for anyone in need."

64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you?

"Val would. I'm not entirely certain of anyone else."

65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why?

"A certain Voidtouched creature, and the masked man in its company. Let's just say it's personal. Beyond that, my father and my half-brother... that's personal, too."

66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?

"I avoid an unnecessary conflict, but I will argue anything that deserves it. I don't shy away from confrontation, I only avoid it out of politeness when it's not needed."

67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?

"Generally, yes. Sometimes I slip into the role of an observer or a wallflower, but it's more out of having little to contribute rather than shyness or passiveness."

68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people?  Why or why not?

"Yes, it's invigorating even if sometimes exhausting at the same time. I do quite like socializing--the issue is simply finding people who aren't insufferable to socialize with."

69. Do you care what others think of you?

"I do hope others think well of me. However, I will not refrain from doing what is right to raise anyone's opinion of me. I've learned that contrary to what we hear in tales of heroes and saviors, doing the right thing often earns you no praise, and all too often even contempt."

Part 6: Likes And Dislikes

70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes?

"I enjoy working for the company, planning events, sewing, reading, and drinking tea."

71. What is your most treasured possession?

"The ring Val gave me. It's just a simple metal band, but it is indeed the thought that counts."

72. What is your favorite color? 

"White. Powder blue, red, pink, and gold are also quite nice."

 

73. What is your favorite food?

"I am not too picky when it comes to food, but I prefer lighter fare, though I do admittedly have a small sweet tooth for baked goods."

74. What, if anything, do you like to read?

"I read a bit of everything, from tales of fantasy and romance to non-fiction works of science, philosophy, history, and anything between."

75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)?

"I enjoy art and classical music."

76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs?  If so, why?  Do you want to quit?

"I enjoy a glass of wine every now and then, but that's all. It's custom to drink socially and it does help me unwind. I have no need to quit as I do not overdo it; I've never even been truly intoxicated."

77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night?

"Generally, doing work for the company, as that's the day we formally meet. The meeting takes only a couple bells, but for me the work tends to be an all-day affair. If I have spare time and energy, I often go out for dinner with Val, but otherwise we spend some quality time at home relaxing."

78. What makes you laugh?

"Why, comedic things, of course! Generally, I suppose I tend to laugh at another expense. Most often, I probably laugh at Val."

79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you?

"Poor manners."

80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself?

"The same things I usually do in my idle time--sew, read, or fill out paperwork."

81. How do you deal with stress?

"I usually let Val pamper me, most often by cooking me a nice dinner and preparing a bubble bath, and then... well."

82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?

"I generally have a plan, but sometimes when angered, I act rashly."

83. What are your pet peeves?

"People with bad manners and people with no backbone."

Part 7: Self Images And Etc.

84. Describe the routine of a normal day for you.  How do you feel when this routine is disrupted?

"I wake up in the morning and ready myself for the day, then enjoy a leisurely breakfast. I then venture to the company estate and go to my office to catch up on paperwork and help anyone who has need of me. Then, I eat lunch, and often meet someone over the meal. Then I finish my errands for the day and either return home or spend my evenings in one the of the major cities relaxing and meeting people. After that, I enjoy my night with Val and catch some sleep for the next day. It's a bit irksome if the routine is interrupted, as it tends to mean some work is being neglected, but I'm used to the disruptions and keep things flexible."

85. What is your greatest strength as a person?

"My confidence and my drive."

86. What is your greatest weakness?

"A fear of being considered weak."

87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

"I would be less of a coward."

88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted?

"Extroverted, generally. I'm not usually overly chatty, but I'm not shy in the least, and I do like to get out and about and make new social ties."

89. Are you generally organized or messy?

"I'm very organized, though I admit my desk often does a get a bit messy."

90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at.

"I am good at: leading, smooth-talking, and achieving what I want. I am bad at: cooking, physical combat, taking 'no' as an answer."

 

 

91. Do you like yourself?

"I'm mostly indifferent."

92. What are your reasons for being an adventurer (or doing the strange and heroic things that RPG characters do)?  Are your real reasons for doing this different than the ones you tell people in public?  (If so, detail both sets of reasons…)

"I want to help Eorzea. I let others believe it's out of altruism, but truthfully, I don't care for most people. I want Eorzea to be a better place for the sake of the few people here who I care for and who deserve it, and I want to better Eorzea simply because that's Zularti's wish and I want to help him achieve it. I want to play my own hand in protecting Eorzea because I want the power, respect, and glory that come with it, though I'd never admit that to most people."

93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime?

"My goal is to make a dent in the Garlean Empire."

94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

"I see myself happily married, hopefully leading a more calm and peaceful life, and perhaps settling down to raise a family."

95. If you could choose, how would you want to die?

"I want to die making a difference and doing something worthwhile; saving someone or better yet, spiting my enemies."

96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left.

"I would let the people I care for know how much they mean to me, I would come clean with the truth, and I would do what I can to sabotage the Garlean Empire."

97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death?

"I only wish to be remember as someone who did good in this world; not as a traitor or a villain."

98. What three words best describe your personality?

"Ambitious, clever, and valiant."

99. What three words would others probably use to describe you?

"Stuck up, charming, and confident--though you probably won't get all three out of the same person."

100. If you could, what advice would you, the player, give to your character?  (You might even want to speak as if he or she were sitting right here in front of you, and use proper tone so he or she might heed your advice…)

 

 

DEAR MISS LADY PRINCESS COVINGTON,

 

You should know it's impossible I take a "proper" tone with you but ironically, it seems you better heed people who couldn't act proper if their lives depended on it, so maybe this will be more effective, anyway. You're a stubborn brat, but there's more good in you than you know--just embrace that fact.

 

Sincerely,

 

Your creator lady person.

 

P.S. I'm sorry for occasionally making your life suck a lot. IblameitallonZul.

 

 

[Val]

 

Part 1: The Basics

1.What is your full name?  

"Val. Just.. just Val. Don' worry 'bout callin' me all those fancy titles an' shit."

 

2.Where and when were you born?

"Idunno. Th'Shroud somewhere."

 

3.Who are/were your parents?  (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.)

"Tende an' Diah were m'mom an' dad. Tende was th'tribe leader an' Nunh. He's an asshole. Don' let no one tell ya different. Mom, well. ..She was kind t'me."

 

4.Do you have any siblings?  What are/were they like?

"Prolly, by now. Idunno."

 

5.Where do you live now, and with whom?  Describe the place and the person/people.

"Live wi' th'most gorgeous woman I've ever seen an' m'wife, Faye, in this big ol' house. She keeps sayin' it's small an' shit but I ain' used t'places like this. We're in Bronze Lake, which is great 'cause I can just sit outside an' relax in th'springs anytime I want."

 

6.What is your occupation?

"I'm th'Martial Saint f'the Harbingers of Dawn. ..'Least, I guess that's what I'm s'posed t'say. I lead th' warriors an' soldiers there an' tell 'em what t'do. Dunno why they call me a Saint, though. I sure th'fuck ain' one."

 

7.Write a full physical description of yourself.  You might want to consider factors such as: height, weight, race, hair and eye color, style of dress, and any tattoos, scars, or distinguishing marks.

"Idunno. I'm tall f'my race, a lil' taller than Faye. I'm quick an' agile, so guess that tells ya 'bout m'weight. I'm a Seeker'f th'Sun an' I have blonde hair an' a golden left eye an' a blue right eye. I tend t'wear whatever's layin' around th'damn house at th'time. Got a tattoo on m'left wrist an' a scar on m'left eye. Bunch'f other scars an' shit from all m'fights, but eh. Who doesn't have 'em these days?"

 

8.To which social class do you belong?

"..What?"

 

9.Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?

"Th'fuckin' Garleans poisoned me wi' somethin' that drains m'aether. I got enough t'function an' all, but I can't cast any spells f'I wanted to."

 

10. Are you right-or left-handed?

"..Huh? I got both m'hands."

 

11. What does your voice sound like?

"..Like this? Th'fuck d'ya want from me?"

 

12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently?

"Idunno. Th'ones that start wi' 'fuck' an' end wi' 'you.'"

 

13. What do you have in your pockets?

"Let's see.. got a few coins. Bit'f lint there. ..Sewin' needle. Idunno how that got in there. Faye must've left it after mendin' m'pants an' stuff."

 

14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics?

"D'you?"

 

Part 2: Growing Up

15. How would you describe your childhood in general?

"Idunno.'Bout like any childhood really. Everyone worked together f'the good'f th'tribe. We were trained from birth an' everyone was made t'help everyone. 'Course, I didn't care 'bout no one but me 'cause I knew I'd be th'Nunh one day."

 

16. What is your earliest memory?

"Runnin' through a field'f flowers in th'Shroud. Mom was watchin' me an' stuff. I was playin' wi' th'other kids. Then dad grabbed me an' took me out into th'woods t'teach me how t'defend m'self. I was barely taller than 'is knee. Th'shit hurt."

 

17. How much schooling have you had?

"...What's school?"

 

18. Did you enjoy school?

"What th'fuck is this school thing!?"

 

19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities?

"M'tribe."

 

20. While growing up, did you have any role models?  If so, describe them.

"Wanted t'be like m'father."

 

21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family?

"Eh..well 'nough. But I knew I was more important than them, so fuck 'em."

 

22. As a child,what did you want to be when you grew up?

"Nunh."

 

23. As a child,what were your favorite activities?

"Hunting an' training."

 

24. As a child,what kinds of personality traits did you display?

"I was quick an' proud, even back then."

 

25. As a child,were you popular?  Who were your friends, and what were they like?

"Uh..Guess so. Everyone knew who I was 'cause I was m'dad's first child an' he was th'leader. Didn't, ah.. didn't really have any friends. Wasn't much good 'bout it."

 

26. When and with whom was your first kiss?

"Idunno. Some tribal girl."

 

27. Are you a virgin?  If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity?

"..Hah..... Haha... ... HAHAHAHA~"

 

28. If you are a supernatural being (i.e. mage, werewolf, vampire), tell the story of how you became what you are or first learned of your own abilities.  If you are just a normal human, describe any influences in your past that led you to do the things you do today.

"A wha? ... What? Idunno. I'm just a person. I like t'drink wine, fuck women, an' beat up guys. Why's that gotta have a damned story behind it?"

 

Part 3: Past Influences

29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?

"Meeting Faye an', eventually, marryin' 'er. Never thought I'd ever settle fer one lady. ..An' I'll be damned f'it ain' a catch."

 

30. Who has had the most influence on you?

"Faye'shad th'most influence on me. She's tryin' t'teach me stuff an' help me not suck at shit."

 

31. What do you consider your greatest achievement?

"Convincin' Faye t'sleep wi' me. Jackpot."

 

32. What is your greatest regret?

"Not doin' it sooner."

 

33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done?

"Eh..when I was just roamin' 'round lookin' f'jobs, I'd take anythin'. ..People pay good money f'a lot of things."

 

34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind?

"Prolly."

 

35. When was the time you were the most frightened?

"M'first hunt. We were chasin' down a Ziz an' th'damn thing turned right at me. Guess it thought my lil' ass'd make a good snack. Prolly wouldn't have made it if dad hadn't jumped in th'way t'save me. Guess I'm s'posed t'thank 'im here, right? Nah. He beat th'shit outta me when I got home f'not bein' prepared."

 

36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you?

"Got real drunk one time an' went t'the brothel in Ul'dah. Paid good money fer one'f th'best courtesans they had an' wouldn't y'know it, m'dick wouldn't get hard."

 

37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why?

"I'd get out an' search th'woods a bit more. Maybe then I'd happen across a mansion t'save a Princess."

 

38. What is your best memory?

"Marryin' th'woman."

 

39. What is your worst memory?

"Answerin' all these damned questions fer ya. Why y'gotta be so fuckin' nosy?"

 

Part 4: Beliefs And Opinions

40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?

"Idunno what any'f that is but I like t'get paid an' get laid."

 

41. What is your greatest fear?

"Losin' m'woman.” 

 

42. What are your religious views?

"Fuck'em. ..But, uh. In case Yangh is 'round, I love Milfina. ..Uh. Menphina. M'bad."

 

43. What are your political views?

"Bunch'f people I ain' never met tryin' t'pretend they own me. Fuck them too."

 

44. What are your views on sex?

"Sex is somethin' everyone has, 'less yer fat an' ugly. An' then, well. I don't pity ya. But th'rest 'f us? We're havin' a damn party wi' that shit. Don' see th'reason everyone keeps it a secret. You got some parts, I got some parts. We all know it 'less yer some kinda fuckin' weirdo."

 

45. Are you able to kill?  Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable?

"Able an' willin'. Just point me in th'direction an' give me th'money. ...Least, that's what I would've said. Faye ain' too fond'f me killin' no one, an' Yangh made me promise I wouldn't 'less I had a really good reason to. So, uh.. ... Yeah."

 

46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do?

"Cockblock someone. How dare you. ..Oh. An'.. kick a Lalafel an' kill a bunny an' all that shit I'm s'posed t'say here. Y'happy?"

 

47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?

"I didn't. Not at all. Then, well. Then I met Faye. An'.. I was resistant at first, but she really changed th'way I feel 'bout alotta things. I owe a lot to 'er, an' if I had anythin' t'say it'd be that she's those things t'me."

 

48. What do you believe makes a successful life?

"Living it. Why d'people try t'make life out t'be some kinda hard thing? Yer born. Ya live. Ya die. End'f th'story. A bunch'f stuff happens 'tween now an' then but s'long as ya stay true t'yerself, you'll get through it. An' if ya don't? You'll be dead. No reason t'worry."

 

49. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings (i.e. do you hide your true self from others, and in what way)?

"I tell Faye m'stuff. Don' much care t'tell no one else. Don't trust 'em an' don't care t'trust 'em."

 

50. Do you have any biases or prejudices?

"Nah I ain' want any juice."

 

51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances?  Why do you refuse to do it?

"I will never, ever, ever touch another man's dick. Just ain' gonna happen, an' fuck you for askin' me to."

 

52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)?

"Faye. She's th'only thing in this world I'd ever consider givin' m'life for. Before then? No one."

 

Part 5: Relationships With Others

53. In general, how do you treat others (politely, rudely, by keeping them at a distance, etc.)?  Does your treatment of them change depending on how well you know them, and if so, how?

"Eh..I'm who I am t'everyone. If they don't like it, they can walk away. I guess if I know someone, I'm a bit more inclined t'talk to 'em a bit."

 

54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why?

"Faye f'reasons already stated. She gave me a chance when ain' no one else would. She loves me wi'out expectin' anythin' in return an' hasn't tried t'change me. She'd be happy f'I kept bein' who I was when she met me an' supports me wi' almost everythin' I do."

 

55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why?

"Faye. Ain' no one know 'er like I do, an' I'm surprised she ain' burned th'world just yet."

 

56. Who are your friends?  Do you have a best friend?  Describe these people.

"Got a few'f 'em I guess, now. M'best friend is Berrod. We don't get t'talk an' hang out too much, but when we do I always have a damned good time. Next'd be Yangh. She's a lot like Faye. ..Reminds me more'f m'mom, really. Real gentle an' sweet but knows how t'hold 'er own if she's gotta."

 

57. Do you have a spouse or significant other?  If so, describe this person.

"Ain' I already answered this fu---Fine. Faye's m'wife. We eloped together but we ain' told no one but I guess people know by now anyway. She's.. smart an' gorgeous an' proper an' kind. Ain' somethin' I ever thought what would get my attention, 'cept th'gorgeous part, but those're all th'things that she is."

 

58. Have you ever been in love?  If so, describe what happened.

"Yeah.I can't really say when I realized it. I know it wasn't when m'damned bird ran 'er over. An' it wasn't when she was rollin' 'er eyes at me an' tryin' t'reprimand me f'goin' off an' gettin' laid all th'time. ..Maybe it was when I saw all these other guys hittin' on 'er an' she didn't want me. Or maybe it was when I saw 'er beaten an' bruised an' down an' she stood back up. Could'a been th'time she put 'er hand on m'cheek an' kissed me. Idunno. I can't really say what happened 'side from I met a Princess an' fell in love."

 

59. What do you look for in a potential lover?

"Is she attractive? If yes, does she have a dick? If no, then I'll sleep wi' 'er."

 

60. How close are you to your family?

"We ain'."

 

61. Have you started your own family?  If so, describe them.  If not, do you want to?  Why or why not?

"Nah.Guess Faye may want one in th'future, but I don't think I'd be too good wi' kids. She says I still am one."

 

62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help?

"Faye.Sometimes I talk 'bout m'feelings t'Berrod or Yangh. Any'f those three'd tell me what I wanted t'know wi'out th'chocoboshit."

 

63. Do you trust anyone to protect you?  Who, and why?

"I figure m'Company would keep me safe an' I know Faye'd do everythin' she could t'make sure ain' no one hurt me. Have ya seen what she looks like when she's mad? Damned frightenin'. 'Side from that, I know all I've gotta do is give th'word an' Berrod'll beat th'fuck outta whoever I point to."

 

64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you?

"Idunno. Faye, I guess."

 

65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why?

"There's this guy named Tobias? Fuck him. An' Remus too. An' that one Keeper chick what made me sleep wi' 'er. An' those Garlean pricks what poisoned me."

 

66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?

"I like t'argue an' fuck wi' people. It's fun t'see how pissed they get. Sometimes people's faces get all scrunched up an' shit an' they look like they smelled somethin' bad or sucked on a lemon. S'damned priceless."

 

67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?

"Nah.Too much work. ..I mean, I'm in one now, but it don't mean I like it."

 

68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people?  Why or why not?

"S'long as those groups of people keep their hands t'themselves, sure."

 

69. Do you care what others think of you?

"Nope."

 

Part 6: Likes And Dislikes

70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes?

"I like t'fight an' train. Helps keep m'head clear. I like takin' Faye out t'eat an' seein' 'er smile. She's got this sultry look she gets when she eyes me an'.. Uh. Next question."

 

71. What is your most treasured possession?

"Th'weddin' band that Faye gave me."

 

72. What is your favorite color?

"..People do that? Eh. Whatever. Gold. 'Cause I can spend it."

 

73. What is your favorite food?

"A steak. Don't give a shit what it's from s'long as it's bloody an' tender."

 

74. What, if anything, do you like to read?

"I don't."

 

75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)?

"Fightin' an' fuckin'."

 

76. Do you smoke,drink, or use drugs?  If so, why?  Do you want to quit?

"I drink wine. It tastes good. I'll drink th'other stuff too f'I've had a shitty day."

 

77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night?

"Idunno. Loungin' in th'springs wi' m'woman an' doin' m'best t'make sure she's happy in every way."

 

78. What makes you laugh?

"Someone else fuckin' somethin' up. People bein' embarrassed. I laugh when some white knight bastard tries t'save 'is damsel an' she ain' want savin'. Even better when people're desperate as fuck an' get turned down. Now that's funny."

 

79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you?

"Eh. Not much gets t'me."

 

80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself?

"I'd prolly find somethin' t'put m'dick in."

 

81. How do you deal with stress?

"Hit someone."

 

82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?

"Nah.Go wi' th'flow an' lay back an' relax."

 

83. What are your pet peeves?

"Bunch'a assholes tryin' t'take m'woman from me."

 

Part 7: Self Images And Etc.

84. Describe the routine of a normal day for you.  How do you feel when this routine is disrupted?

"Idunno. I wake up, get laid, eat, go t'work an' dick around 'til I get t'go home. Guess if ain' nothin' goin' on, I'd try t' get some trainin' in between then, oversee th'soldiers doin' their daily laps an' exercises an' all that. Run what missions need t'be ran an' come home. Eat dinner, pamper th'woman, an' get laid again."

 

85. What is your greatest strength as a person?

"Got a big di--Oh. OH. Idunno. I'm honest."

 

86. What is yourg reatest weakness?

"Faye tells me I have an anger problem. I.. I guess she's right. I've been tryin' t'get better at it all."

 

87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

"Nothin'.I'm damned perfect."

 

88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted?

"Intrawha?..Th'fuck kinda spell're you tryin' t'cast on me?"

 

89. Are you generally organized or messy?

"I kinda just throw shit around."

 

90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at.

"Fightin',fuckin', an'... ... sewin'. SHUT UP. Th'stuff I suck at? I ain' good at readin' or writin'. An' I can't spell f'shit. ..Oh. An' I can't really count that well, either."

 

91. Do you like yourself?

"F'course I do. What's not t'like? I'm amazin'."

 

92. What are your reasons for being an adventurer (or doing the strange and heroic things that RPG characters do)?  Are your real reasons for doing this different than the ones you tell people in public?  (If so, detail both sets of reasons…)

"I needed money. People pay f'stupid shit like walkin' a package across th'road."

 

93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime?

"Gettin' rid'f Faye's problems an' makin' her happy."

 

94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

"I.... people can do that? See th'future? .. Shit."

 

95. If you could choose, how would you want to die?

"Surrounded by bitches. ..Nah, I kid. I'd go out in a blaze of glory, bein' a badass an' all that."

 

96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left.

"Spend time wi' Faye. I ain' got three things I'd do. I'd spend it wi' her an' do everythin' she wanted before I hit th'dirt."

 

97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death?

"Bein' th'sexiest damned Miqo'te they've ever seen."

 

98. What three words best describe your personality?

"Witty. Rough. Honest. Oh! An' a badass who don't take no shit from no one."

 

99. What three words would others probably use to describe you?

"Uh...... Selfish. Dumb. Rude."

 

100. If you could,what advice would you, the player, give to your character?  (You might even want to speak as if he or she were sitting right here in front of you, and use proper tone so he or she might heed your advice…)

Oh Val. You've come quite the ways from when you were first an idea in my head. I would say to stay the course you're currently on, but be more willing to let people in and give them a chance. Not everyone is out to take your girl from you and a lot could really care less. The ones that do aren't worth your time. She's yours. You've already won the battle. Just relax and enjoy the spoils.

 

[Dasair]

So I'm a turd and might edit this post in pieces when I get more of these done, but I am totally necromancing this thread.  Mainly because I like these things, and they're fun to take as in-character questions.  I'm only finished with the first part so far (I've barely played this guy yet, I have to leave some surprises), and was initially only going to keep it to myself, but I figured I may as well toss it up somewhere. (And maybe get more people to do the whole thing, these are fun to read too~)  

 

Here is an introduction to a nerd, presented in a verbose fashion.

 

 

Part 1: The Basics

1.What is your fullname?

Xavarian blinks at the sudden question, moving his fingers for a time until they lightly clench in uneven fists.

“I go by Xavarian.. Mystrife.”

He opens his mouth like me might say something more, but looks off, and starts fidgeting his hands again.

 

 

2.Where and when were you born?

Lips purse at the question. 

His brow furrows and his eyes glance back before his head turns to follow, inspecting the stranger.

“Your curiosities are oddly specific… In a where lower than here, and a when prior to now.” 

The duskwight is clearly having some trouble moments after speaking this with keeping a straight face, like he’s almost proud of his vaguer. 

His hands have stopped their fidgeting.

 

3.Who are/were your parents?  (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.)

… Though this question makes them clench harder, and his covered amusement turns to something of more worry. 

He speaks lower with a soft tone.

“I am son to Zalshirroix and Vadesmae Mystrife.” 

It seems that’s all he’s willing to say.

 

4.Do you have any siblings?  What are/were they like?

Another pursed lip glance to the stranger.  His eyes lock on the one asking questions,unless looked back at, in which Xavarian quickly looks away.

“No, do you?”

 

5.Where do you live now, and with whom?  Describe the place and the person/people.

Xavarian bristles a bit at the question, pressing his lips to a line, and crossing his arms.

“I live among the ones I live with, in the place I live with them, and that place is as a place is, and they are as those ones are.  With no guidance, it is likely about as easy for you to see there as you might glimpse through my words; pray tell, why is this of matter?”

 

6.What is your occupation?

Xavarian’s cheeks puff up for a moment by the air he fills them with, before letting out a small sigh to release it. 

“I-I am... an Adventurer.  A mage, a student of magic, more specifically, and- a.. scholarly sort, one who seeks knowledge.  By that I mean that I do more than simply sit about in rooms with tomes, and work much more frequent in the field.   And not that there is anything wrong with rooms of tomes, they’re most exquisite as well, actually but- Well, I suppose I do sit around in them enough.  I- oh, seven hells.”

Xavarian rubs his face and fidgets a bit more.

“I deal in various artifacts, locations long forgotten, places of aetherical potency and abrnomality, hm?  Or just.. with certain sorts of knowledge.  Well, many sorts of knowledge.  All sorts of knowledge.  But the kind that really needs searching for to be known.  It’s then that I find it~  Though I also create, bind, and mend tomes, and could work as a scribe to those who need it, I.. partake in the latter less now.”

 

7.Write a full physical description of yourself.  You might want to consider factors such as: height, weight, race, hair and eye color, style of dress, and any tattoos, scars, or distinguishing marks.

Xavarian opens his mouth, then closes it again, making an odd face at the questioner.

“Why?  What is this? You can see me quite fine, I should think, unless you can’t see well at all, but certainly writing won’t help you then … Have I already done something that needs my identification~?”

An amused, yet subtle smirk crosses his features, as though this does entertain him, but he’s not quite sure if it should.  … He doesn’t actually write a description unless he gets a suitable answer.  

 

Though by appearance, he is a slightly-taller-than-average-but-not-THAT-tall duskwight elezen, at about 6 fulms, 8 ilms tall, with a slightly slimmer shoulder’d build from the average elezen.  His skin is a dark, charcoal grey hue, with bright teal eyes that squint and dart about, starkly contrasting the bright crimson markings around them.  He has a rounded, ovular face, with a single scar visible on  the right of his jaw trailing down his neck just a small ways, and a large, bridgey nose above often-pursed lips.  His quite dark, subtly red-streaked hair is a mess that only seems to curl further down the ends and flip out whenever it can, and he appears to have an uneven number of gold piercings favoring one long ear over the other.  The clothing Xavarian wears gives him the impression of someone arguably well off – a theme seems to be the colors black and gold, but there are a number of red accents, and a silver symbol that repeats itself often on clasps and motifs on these clothes.  Packs and pouches of all sorts line his belt, staff strapped to his back, and a large tome at his side. On a single shoulder seems to hover an odd, aetherically placed red gemstone of sorts, right in the middle of one of those repeating symbols, large and made of some silver metal like a poor shoulder guard.  From certain angles the floating gem looks like an eye… however, it doesn’t appear to have any real purpose, and simply remains in place like any other part of his clothing might.

 

8.To which social class do you belong?

“I.. hm.”

Xavarian looks to be in thought for a time, and likely wouldn’t come out of it until the questioner gave some indication of their presence once more.

“Oh!  Hells, excuse me.”  More fidgeting, but only for a moment, before hands are clasped together.  “It’s hard to say clearly in a way that might be understood… Not that I doubt your understanding!  But the – my culture is.. Well, our ideas of‘social class’ differ between families, hm? We respect each other, but among our families, we’ve our own.. customs of doing things each and every.  I.. I suppose you could say that I am in..lower, eventually mid-ground standing to my family?  But my family is generally considered in well regard, among their company.  It can change, but.. that is what I departed with.” 

The duskwight makes a skeptical face, as though unsure if that’s how he wanted to explain it, but then shakes his head, pressing his lips together and looks off.

 

9.Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?

A glance back and another furrowed brow are given to the questioner.

“Well, I’m not the one you would be best betting on in a fight of fists or brawn, I will say that much, if that is what you’re asking.  But I’ve.. other ways to reclaim lost aptness.”

 

10. Are you right-or left-handed?

The duskwight holds up his left hand and wiggles his fingers once, features eventually breaking into a smirk. 

“Though, any good mage can use both hands~”

He adds with a spot of amused pride.

 

11. What does your voice sound like?

The smirk widens, as he lets out a snicker.  He has a surprisingly deep voice for his demeanor, often quiet as he hardly tends to raise it too loudly.  It would almost sound like what one might consider of a villain in a tale, were it not for the young man’s uncertainty, occasional sputtering, and sporadic odd-placed amusement.  In addition, with fits of excitement, he seems to have an occasionally more prevalent accent of some sort…

“Well, you certainly have ears to hear it with, lest you’d not be asking all these questions~ 

Or maybe you don’t, and you just like to watch movements?  What a peculiar one that would make you~”

A dorkily pleased smile is added to the end of that.

 

12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently?

“Oh, I- Well- … Hm.” 

He looks thoughtful for just a moment before blinking back in realization.

“Hm!  That’s one, ‘Hm~’  Or I believe I do that a lot, hm? …” 

The duskwight pauses and cracks up at that. 

“Yes, that is one.  I ask many questions about knowledge…  Perhaps- … ‘perhaps’ is another.  At times ‘one’, but not always~”

 

13. What do you have in your pockets?

The duskwight blinks, then looks down, as though to check if his pockets were there… or which ones.  He has a number of bags, scroll cases, potions, and a book strapped to his belt and coat, along with a staff on his back. 

“Pockets.. Might these bags-?  Well, I- what’s in them is not necessarily-  I mean, some food, a map, maps actually, books and paper with.. materials for binding and scribing, components for… something… And other- …various trinkets of… use.”

The duskwight clears his throat, likely not naming all the things he’s carrying on him.

 

14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics?

Xavarian purses his lips, as he often does, opens his mouth to speak, closes it, then smirks a little and rubs his face.

“I- I have been told, at times, that I can be.. cryptic~” 

A somewhat pleased grin crosses his features, and he speaks with a small lilt to his voice.  “But what is anyone if not a puzzle, and one only those with knowledge enough can truly solve~?”  He gestures with a little excitement. 

“I think that sort is quite the compliment~  And, I- well-“

 He gestures a bit more before snickering.  “That!  My hands will my words in frequency, they are oft to fall behind my thoughts at times, and- I seem to think they need coaxing~  The words, I mean.  I gesture often.”  He clarifies with a small huff. 

“A-And.. there’s..There’s the Aetherical anomaly of the elements doing as they will about me at times.  … Which is a- Oh hells, sometimes I can’t seem to keep my Aether down.  It-“ 

He gestures, as though that would help. 

“It reacts to what my state is in ways I don’t often expect. 

Not too dangerously!  Mostly.  But, well- sometimes it frosts my pages, or heats my scrolls at a breakneck rate, or- Seven hells, the amount of times I’ve caused a spark and made my hair, other’s hair! stand on end, as amusing as that is~  Though I really can’t have my-“  He abruptly pauses, fishmouthing once. 

The temperature around him drops a little.

 

“Er… I can’t have that, now, can I?”  He crosses his arms, huffing and looking off as he does, as though that's the end of that question.

 

[Conchris]

Oh! This thread! I've been meaning to do something like this for a while, so, good necro. Okie, let's see...

 

Part 1: The Basics

The Carline Canopy gets real quiet at the dead of night, as I've suspected when I first arrived in a little town of Gridania, part of a place that they call the Black Shroud, good name that one.

 

You may be wondering why I'm tellin' ya this, me, a complete stranger, tellin' another stranger a story about a stranger he met in the dead of night. Guess I should explain myself first.

 

I'm a traveller, whether I'm from the very land I step foot in or not is up to you to decide, it's not your business to tell you where I hail from. I do get to know people, lots of people, interesting folk who seem to handle day-to-day life, even after the Calamity that plagued Eorzea, and this one seems to be the most memorable one, yet.

 

I met the silvery-violet haired Miqo'te just arriving back to the canopy, his little glowy friend in tow. I watched him from my table as he quietly ordered a drink and went to sit down next to the entrance to the Roost, probably planning on a quick exit. That glowing critter? It wandered off and, whadda you know, it decided to investigate the only stranger in the room, me.

 

I didn't do anything, just knocked back whatever beverage I had ordered at the time, enjoying the quiet, but this creature, which I had later learned was a "carbuncle", seemed interested in me, sniffling at my feet, trying to climb up into my lap to see what I was drinking. It's amusing to say the least. The kid had to come over and pick up the critter, apologising profusely to me. I waved it off like it was nothin', gave him a small half-smile and offered him to sit down at my table.

 

An awkward pause happened almost immediately afterwards, the kid's ears folded back in what I believe could be his own apprehensions at work, eventually, he decided to sit down, I didn't pose any threat, not that I would be interested in hurting anyone, mind.

 

After another brief moment of silence, I broke it, I asked him as to what he was doing before he came here and how he was. Poor kid was the fidgety sort, acting as though my questions made him feel all uncomfortable. I shrugged, and formally introduced myself to him and told him that, say, I have a good number of questions on my mind, would he mind answering them? He didn't mind, so I got to work:

 

1. "Everyone here seems to have a name. What's yours, kid?"

"W-William, sir..." the kid squeaked out, gently petting that glowing nightlight as though it was a plush toy. The way it was nestled in his arms, it might as well be.

 

"William, huh? Pleased to meet you." I replied, bowing my head in respect to the fella. "That ain't much of a tribal name, I figure..."

 

"N-No... erm... no... I, erm, d-don't want to say..."

 

William looked away, avoiding my gaze, shrugging, I went on to the next question.

 

2. "Where'd you come from?"

 

"He-here, erm, here, yes..." William nods. "...erm... I-I was, erm, b-born here..."

 

"Have you always lived here?" I responded.

 

"N-Not, erm, a-always... just recently m-moved here... w-with her..." the boy's gaze moves back over to the Roost's entrance, a small blush on his cheeks. Her, eh? I'll have to ask him that later.

 

3. "You look pretty young, kid, where're your parents?"

 

The kid flinched, looking straight at me as though I've said something wrong, his lower lip quivering a little as he formulates an answer in the form of, "I-I'm, erm, e-eighteen... sir..."

 

He picks at the side of the table as he goes silent for a good moment before speaking up again, "...m-mommy l-lives, erm, back in L-La Noscea..." He ducks his head, turning his gaze from me yet again. "...n-no idea where d-dad went..."

 

4. "Mm... well, that's good enough. Say, you have any siblings, kid?"

 

"No..."

 

5.

6.What is your occupation?

7.Write a full physical description of yourself.  You might want to consider factors such as: height, weight, race, hair and eye color, style of dress, and any tattoos, scars, or distinguishing marks.

8.To which social class do you belong?

9.Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?

10. Are you right- or left-handed?

11. What does your voice sound like?

12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently?

13. What do you have in your pockets?

14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics?

 

 

 

Part 2: Growing Up

15. How would you describe your childhood in general?

16. What is your earliest memory?

17. How much schooling have you had?

18. Did you enjoy school?

19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities?

20. While growing up, did you have any role models?  If so, describe them.

21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family?

22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

23. As a child, what were your favorite activities?

24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display?

25. As a child, were you popular?  Who were your friends, and what were they like?

26. "Now, I know this may be gettin' a little... personal, but, uh, when'd you get your first kiss?"

Just like that, the kid's cheeks lit up like fireworks, knowing what I was asking. It takes a while for him to come down from his rather dazed-like state, drawing a little close.

 

"W-With, erm, A-Azami... m-my girlfriend... d-down in, erm, Costa..."

27. "Heh, I see what you mean. Anyroad, I guess this might go without saying but have you ever, well, this is kind of strange for me to ask this but, have you ever had coitus? With her?"

The kid's cheeks... I can practically feel the heat emanating from them as he bashfully looks at anywhere but me, drawing circles on the table. A silent nod seems to imply that he had had coitus with his beloved.

28. If you are a supernatural being (i.e. mage, werewolf, vampire), tell the story of how you became what you are or first learned of your own abilities.  If you are just a normal human, describe any influences in your past that led you to do the things you do today.

 

 

 

Part 3: Past Influences

29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?

30. Who has had the most influence on you?

31. What do you consider your greatest achievement?

32. What is your greatest regret?

33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done?

34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind?

35. When was the time you were the most frightened?

36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you?

37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why?

38. What is your best memory?

39. What is your worst memory?

 

 

 

Part 4: Beliefs And Opinions

40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?

41. What is your greatest fear?

42. What are your religious views?

43. What are your political views?

44. What are your views on sex?

45. Are you able to kill?  Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable?

46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do?

47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?

48. What do you believe makes a successful life?

49. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings (i.e. do you hide your true self from others, and in what way)?

50. Do you have any biases or prejudices?

51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances?  Why do you refuse to do it?

52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)?

 

 

 

Part 5: Relationships With Others

53. In general, how do you treat others (politely, rudely, by keeping them at a distance, etc.)?  Does your treatment of them change depending on how well you know them, and if so, how?

54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why?

55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why?

56. Who are your friends?  Do you have a best friend?  Describe these people.

57. Do you have a spouse or significant other?  If so, describe this person.

58. Have you ever been in love?  If so, describe what happened.

59. What do you look for in a potential lover?

60. How close are you to your family?

61. Have you started your own family?  If so, describe them.  If not, do you want to?  Why or why not?

62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help?

63. Do you trust anyone to protect you?  Who, and why?

64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you?

65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why?

66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?

67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?

68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people?  Why or why not?

69. Do you care what others think of you?

 

 

 

Part 6: Likes And Dislikes

70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes?

71. What is your most treasured possession?

72. What is your favorite color?

73. What is your favorite food?

74. What, if anything, do you like to read?

75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)?

76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs?  If so, why?  Do you want to quit?

77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night?

78. What makes you laugh?

79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you?

80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself?

81. How do you deal with stress?

82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?

83. What are your pet peeves?

 

 

 

Part 7: Self Images And Etc.

84. Describe the routine of a normal day for you.  How do you feel when this routine is disrupted?

85. What is your greatest strength as a person?

86. What is your greatest weakness?

87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted?

89. Are you generally organized or messy?

90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at.

91. Do you like yourself?

92. What are your reasons for being an adventurer (or doing the strange and heroic things that RPG characters do)?  Are your real reasons for doing this different than the ones you tell people in public?  (If so, detail both sets of reasons…)

93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime?

94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

95. If you could choose, how would you want to die?

96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left.

97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death?

98. What three words best describe your personality?

99. What three words would others probably use to describe you?

100. If you could, what advice would you, the player, give to your character?  (You might even want to speak as if he or she were sitting right here in front of you, and use proper tone so he or she might heed your advice…)

 

[Castus]

The wiry, sun baked midlander slowly enters the room after being assured this wasn't some sort of attempt at an arrest. After taking his seat at the interview table, he begins looking around the room with quick, simple eye movements, he looks as if he were looking for the quickest way to flee if need be.

 

1.What is your full name? -Gives the interviewer a hard glare- "Castus Allard."

 

 

2.Where and when were you born? "Ala Mhigo, tha propper one, not that sand pit."

 

 

3.Who are/were your parents? -winces slightly- "Aldric Allard, he never told me who my mother was, but i assume she's dead, like he is now."

 

 

4.Do you have any siblings?  What are/were they like? "No clue, maybe...tha old man was very keen ta leave some sort'a legacy."

 

 

5.Where do you live now, and with whom? "I've a few 'omes, one's a cave, another's a particular tree i fancy as being particularly comfortable  but i mostly stay with a, Ms. Ambreaus in tha Lavender beds, just outside Gridania. S'a nice enough place, very cozy."

 

 

6.What is your occupation? "Ehhhh, s'not so easy ta classify." -he ponders the question for a moment- "I do a menagerie a different jobs, but I'd say monster 'unter'd be tha most frequent, simplest ta identify." 

 

 

7.Write a full physical description of yourself.  -looks down at himself, and then back at the interviewer- "Wha- Nevermind. I'm roughly six fulms, three ilms, hundred eighty ponze. I'm a dirt blonde, grey eyed, hyur. I can't count tha number'a scars scars i 'ave without disrobin 'ere, so i'll save ya tha trouble an just mention my favorites, a nice set'a claw marks from a behemoth from my navel, down past my pelvis, and endin mid thigh, a large nasty one on my left forearm where a boardin lance went through my gauntlet, a nice vertical slice on my left shoulder where a crazed axeman thought ta take my arm, an a..."- he pulls up his thread bare undershirt to reveal a large patch of scar tissue where his left nipple should be "Barbed arrow...took all tha skin with it when we pulled it out."- he drops his shirt back down and crosses his arms over his chest in a protective manner.- "I usually wear light clothes when I'm off duty, kecks, breaches, tunics, espadrilles, heavier bits when i know i'll need tha protection." 

 

 

8.To which social class do you belong? "The, more transient type i suppose. Never had much use in tyin myself down."

 

 

9.Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses? "Sometimes i let my emotions run hot, it clouds my judgement, I'm gettin better about it. That and...sweets."

 

 

10. Are you right- or left-handed? "Ambidextrous, tha old man wouldn't stand fer me bein just a leftie, if ya lose that hand in tha field you'll be useless, he used ta say. So i use em both."

 

 

11. What does your voice sound like? -clears his throat awkwardly and purses his lips slightly- "Average? Slightly clipped tones, i...don't really know how ta describe my voice ta you."

 

 

12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently? "I don't 'ave a catch phrase or anythin like that, if that's what yer askin."

 

 

13. What do you have in your pockets? - leans back in his chair and begins rummaging around in the pockets of his breaches- "Cobalt flask" -gives it a quick shake- "Half full, maybe twenty gil, some wood shavins, a...biscuit fer my mutt...shite he'll be hungry 'bout now."

 

 

14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining

characteristics? "I enjoy quiet, crowds set me on edge, more people ta watch. I also prefer tha wilds, nature, to cities or towns."

 

 

Part 2: Growing Up

 

 

15. How would you describe your childhood in general? -his face tightens up, a scowl spreading across his features- "Militaristic."

 

 

16. What is your earliest memory? "My father making me kill a rabbit I'd found while fetching water."

 

 

17. How much schooling have you had? "No formal schoolin, none'a that."

 

 

18. Did you enjoy school? "Guess we'll never know, will we."

 

 

19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities? "My father, a few hands from tha merc company he ran."

 

 

20. While growing up, did you have any role models?  If so, describe them. -His scowl is replaced by a soft, nostalgic smile "Skirc Fanol, i wished, in my most private dreams, that he was my father. He was smart, funny, kind, an a dervish. He was untouchable in battle, passing through enemies as easily as tha wind passes a wheat field. This one time..." his smile fades slightly "Him, and a woman my father kept around tha camp, her name was Shana. She was a nice elezen woman, she wasn't around fer long, but her smile was always so pretty."

 

 

21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family? "Tha father bein my only blood family, we got on like any master and slave would, with violence and submissive acceptance. Some'a tha members of tha company were nice enough though, like Skirc. They looked after me because i was their boss' kid, but some'a them treated me like a younger brother, it was a nice diversion sometimes." 

 

 

22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? "I was taught to want to be strong and tough, but as a child i wished to be safe and happy."

 

 

23. As a child, what were your favorite activities? "Listening to tha stories the men told aroun tha fire, or gettin free time ta explore around tha camps. I loved ta sit in the woods and look up though the canopy, still do."

 

 

24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display? "An inquisitive nature, and a slight defiant streak, that refused ta be quelled despite tha beatings."

 

 

25. As a child, were you popular?  Who were your friends, and what were they like? "Only tha fore mentioned mercs, there weren't other children in tha company, and i wasn't permitted ta play with other children when we stopped at towns."

 

 

26. When and with whom was your first kiss? -blushes ever so slightly- "That's private."

 

 

27. Are you a virgin?  If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity? -the blush deepens another shade- "Again, private information."

 

 

28. If you are a supernatural being (i.e. mage, werewolf, vampire), tell the story of how you

became what you are or first learned of your own abilities.  If you are just a normal human, describe any influences in your past that led you to do the things you do today. "Mostly normal I'd say, I've been told i possess a rather large reservoir of personal aether. I'd say my fathers upbringing molded my field of work, fer tha most part."

 

 

Part 3: Past Influences

 

 

 

29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far? "That a a very hard question ta answer... but if i had ta narrow it down, I'd say my fathers death, and joining Misericorde."

 

 

30. Who has had the most influence on you? "Positive, or negative? Skirc Fanol was a positive, my father as a negative."

 

 

31. What do you consider your greatest achievement? "Survivin."

 

 

32. What is your greatest regret? "Tryin ta pick one's like tryin ta count tha grains of sand in Eorzea, my current greatest regret is stayin this long..."

 

 

33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done? "I believe i'll take a pass on that question."

 

 

34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind? "I'll not incriminate myself with such information, go ask tha Brass Blades, or tha Yellow Jackets if yer so interested."

 

 

35. When was the time you were the most frightened? "Every day i wake up and panic that the things I've accomplished, or the happiness I've managed ta scrape tagether is some sort of fever dream I haven't woken up from yet."

 

 

36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you? "Bein ambushed and chained under a dock in Limsa by a couple recruits."

 

 

37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why? "If i went 'round changin things, who knows what tha now'd end up like? I'll keep it tha way it is, misery an all."

 

 

38. What is your best memory? "I believe that'll fall into tha none'a yer damn business category."

 

 

39. What is your worst memory? "Tha first time Aldric introduced me to negative reinforcement, he liked ta use a blunted short sword."

 

 

Part 4: Beliefs And Opinions

 

 

40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic? "I'm a realist."

 

 

41. What is your greatest fear? "I'll keep tha real one a secret, lest you try an use it against me later, but Tonberries give me tha willies. Those soulless, dead, eyes." -he gives an exaggerated  shutter for dramatic effect."

 

 

42. What are your religious views? "I think i used ta believe in Oschon, now i believe in tha wind, just tha wind with its infinite destinations and lessons."

 

 

43. What are your political views? "I'll leave that to those that actually care for such things, leave me be and I'll leave you be. Good enough."

 

 

44. What are your views on sex? "Private, yours?"

 

 

45. Are you able to kill?  Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or

unacceptable? "Aye, killing is a natural part of our world, the strong kill, the weak are killed. I suppose killing children would be difficult fer me."

 

 

46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do? "I'll let ya know when I've seen it, there are all sorts'a evil."

 

 

47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love? "I'd like ta, but we'll see."

 

 

48. What do you believe makes a successful life? "Surviving despite all tha odds bein stacked against you."

 

 

49. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings (i.e. do you hide your true self from others, and in what way)? "I'll admit I've a more public face, an a face fer friends. With certain people i can afford ta let my guard down a little an relax."

 

 

50. Do you have any biases or prejudices? "I prefer strawberries ta blueberries."

 

 

51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances?  Why do you refuse to do it? -shrugs- "I'll never be a research subject again, that was pretty terrible."

 

 

52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)? "Issac Jacobi, and a certain red head."

 

 

Part 5: Relationships With Others

 

 

53. In general, how do you treat others (politely, rudely, by keeping them at a distance,

etc.)?  Does your treatment of them change depending on how well you know them, and if so, how? "I'll give anyone a fair shake tha first time, even if it looks like I'm set ta scowl tha whole time, after a first impression, it's hard ta forget if a person was decent or a complete bag'a shite, so tha next encounter, if there even is one, will be effected."

 

 

54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why? "She knows, and that's good enough."

 

 

55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why? "I respect captain Jacobi fer his ideals and determination ta see them through, despite tha road it takes him."

 

 

56. Who are your friends?  Do you have a best friend?  Describe these people. "I'm not sure if i should count them as friends or simply acquaintances, but tha hand full of people i spend a decent amount'a time with would probably be, That damn clod, Jeris Guillford, his woman Syl, tha Elezen pair of Clem and Armie, young Edward Calloway," -grunts out the name- "and Vash Ashford. I'd consider Xenedra and Jeris best friends, despite a more intimate relationship with one and a more antagonistic sibling relationship with tha other."

 

 

57. Do you have a spouse or significant other?  If so, describe this person. "Ms. Ambreaus, and i believe she needs no introduction from me."

 

 

58. Have you ever been in love?  If so, describe what happened. -purses his lips slightly, the slight pink reappearing on his cheeks- "It's...hard ta explain, or i just don't know how ta explain it, either way it happened."

 

 

59. What do you look for in a potential lover? "I'd never really thought about it, or even havin a lover until recently, still don't know, just know what i found."

 

 

60. How close are you to your family? "As close as i can be ta corpses, or missing persons."

 

 

61. Have you started your own family?  If so, describe them.  If not, do you want to?  Why

or why not? "Twelve man, yer certainly plumbin tha depths fer personal information. No, and i don't know."

 

 

62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help? "Probably Xenedra, then Jeris if it was somethin i didn't want ta worry her with."

 

 

63. Do you trust anyone to protect you?  Who, and why? "Once again, probably Xen or Jeris, and not so much ta protect me, maybe just ta watch my back."

 

 

64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you? "Hopefully someone, it'd be pretty pathetic, ta not be missed by anyone."

 

 

65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why? "My father, and the reasons are legion, but there's no need to speak ill of tha dead."

 

 

66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict? "Depends on tha situation, I've certainly been known ta foster both approaches." 

 

 

67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations? "If no other clear leadership emerges, and it is within my comprehension, then certainly."

 

 

68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people?  Why or why not? "Twelve no, far too many people to keep track of. Much easier to deal with a small group, with larger ones i tend to sit on tha outskirts to watch and listen."

 

 

69. Do you care what others think of you? "Not particularly."

 

 

Part 6: Likes And Dislikes

 

 

70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes? "I've always been decent at carpentry, so i whittle a bit in my spare time. I've also taken to drawing rather well, i mostly use a charcoal pencil. Also, simply enjoying tha sounds of nature, that's been a favorite fer as long as i can remember."

 

 

71. What is your most treasured possession? "A small art supply set, I'm loath to use it, despite its obvious purpose."

 

 

72. What is your favorite color? "I'm a fan of blues, reds, oranges, purples, black, i suppose i like color in general. If everything was dim, or black and white, it would be much less enjoyable to look at."

 

 

73. What is your favorite food? "Any type of fresh fruit, also...sweats."

 

 

74. What, if anything, do you like to read? "I mostly read tomes and manuals regarding lore, tactics, and training mostly."

 

 

75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)? "I love music, music that evokes good imagery, or soothes tha soul are my favorite."

 

 

76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs?  If so, why?  Do you want to quit? "I have a love for the liquor, and no, i believe I'll continue to indulge."

 

 

77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night? "Depends very much on the company, but drinking, a leisurely hike, stayin in an readin."

 

 

78. What makes you laugh? "...Things? I don't rightly know mate, just things, maybe even tha same things as you."

 

 

79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you? "Extremely little."

 

 

80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse

yourself? "Run, work out till my whole body aches."

 

 

81. How do you deal with stress? "Run, work out till my whole body aches."

 

 

82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan? "Plans are nice ta 'ave, but bein able ta roll with tha punches is far more important."

 

 

83. What are your pet peeves? "Overconfidence, people who claim ta be so amazin it's as if tha twelve shat them into existence fer our benefit." 

 

 

Part 7: Self Images And Etc.

 

 

84. Describe the routine of a normal day for you.  How do you feel when this routine is disrupted? "This sounds like what someone would ask if they were tryin ta set someone up ta be assassinated...I run in tha mornin with my mutt, then i come 'ome and figure it out from there. I can miss out on my run an be fine."

 

 

85. What is your greatest strength as a person? "Tenacity, resourcefulness, dependability."

 

 

86. What is your greatest weakness? "A sometimes extreme fixation on certain details of a mission or job."

 

 

87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? "I'm fine with how i am."

 

 

88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted? "I'd say introverted, but I've had my moments of bein an extrovert."

 

 

89. Are you generally organized or messy? "S'not messy ta me, i know where every nut an bolt is, an should go."

 

 

90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at. "Tha good bits would probably be, Fightin, drinkin, and trackin people. Bad bits would be, expressin emotion, knitting, and smiling."

 

 

91. Do you like yourself? "Not usually, that might be Aldrics fault."

 

 

92. What are your reasons for being an adventurer (or doing the strange and heroic things

that RPG characters do)?  Are your real reasons for doing this different than the ones you

tell people in public?  (If so, detail both sets of reasons…) "Aside from a way ta pay tha bills, it just feels like where tha wind blows me. Seeing interestin places, explorin, flitting about like a leaf caught on tha breeze." 

 

 

93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime? "Every day ya wake up is an accomplishment."

 

 

94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? "That very much depends on current events, but it may very well involve a boat and more adventure far away."

 

 

95. If you could choose, how would you want to die? "Originally i thought i wanted ta die gloriously, not for anyone else, just dieing in a battle against something thought to be insurmountable fer a single man to defeat. Now though, I'm not so sure." 

 

 

96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time

you had left. "Tell my significant other they mean the world to me, and then probably leave to look for that glorious death."  

 

 

97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death? "That i was someone you could trust, or someone you shouldn't cross."

 

 

98. What three words best describe your personality? "Grumpy, carefree, flighty."

 

 

99. What three words would others probably use to describe you? "Grumpy, drunk, fighty."

 

 

100. If you could, what advice would you, the player, give to your character?  (You might even want to speak as if he or she were sitting right here in front of you, and use proper tone so he or she might heed your advice…) "Don't be so afraid all the time, it'll work out, so put your head down and press on. Also, don't try so hard to isolate yourself."