Character Questionnaire

Tillie

I'm easily persuaded.

@Jhaeli's awesome thread in this section prompted me to look at other development-centered questions, and I found a slew of really interesting (at least, in my opinion!) ones that I thought would be fun to apply to our characters in Achaea.

I mentioned responding to these in character - but, if you don't much feel like it, you can always respond to them OOC but with your character's opinions...if that makes sense.

Character questionnaire: 

Do you, or did you, have any role models? 

How do you generally treat others?

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

What is your dream occupation?

What is your most treasured possession?

Where do you travel to most often, and why?

When and where were you the happiest?

What is your most marked characteristic?

What is it that you most dislike?

What is your greatest fear (may be a little spoiler-y? You can omit, of course)?

What is your greatest extravagance?

Who do you most despise?

What is your greatest regret?

Which talent would you most like to have?

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?

What is the trait you most deplore in others?

What do you most value in your friends?

What do you consider the most overrated virtue?

On what occasions do you lie?

Which words or phrases do you most overuse?

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

How would you like to die?

Describe a typical dream you might have.

Describe your worst nightmares.

Nim

[spoiler]

Do you, or did you, have any role models?

@Iocun.

How do you generally treat others?

I try to be benevolent, but I still don't understand what this means. Honestly, I treat most people coldly, ehe... it's no wonder I don't have many friends!

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

Helping create Lifeless Sun. Someday, when I defeat Iocun, it'll become that instead.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

Impossible to achieve, even by divine hands... though perhaps m'Lady comes closest.

What is your dream occupation?

Being m'Lady's blade.

What is your most treasured possession?

My own blade, Lifeless Sun.

Where do you travel to most often, and why?

Centre Crossing, 'cause it has benches.

When and where were you the happiest?

In the heat of battle.

What is your most marked characteristic?

Apparently green hair is rare or something. Probably that.

What is it that you most dislike?

Adventurers. Most of them are mass murdering scum, and don't even recognize the fact.

What is your greatest fear (may be a little spoiler-y? You can omit, of course)?

During the Bal'met war, I feared for m'Lady's life, but moreso, I was afraid of being unable to do anything about it... it turned out both fears were wrong in the end, as most are.

What is your greatest extravagance?

Ice cream... 'til Cyrene stopped selling it. Later, scarfs, though they don't sell many of those either.

Who do you most despise?

Didn't you ask this already?

What is your greatest regret?

It's not that I regret waiting so long to tell Iocun... I just regret standing near him so silently before doing so.

Which talent would you most like to have?

Being m'Lady's blade, versed in sharpness of all sorts - of wit, combat, tongue, and more.

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?

That I am weak.

What is the trait you most deplore in others?

That they crush others to shed their own weakness.

What do you most value in your friends?

I don't care if they fight well, but I don't think I could become someone's friend without facing them in battle on a regular basis.

What do you consider the most overrated virtue?

A virtue that can be overrated is merely just a lie under another name.

On what occasions do you lie?

Never - especially not now.

Which words or phrases do you most overuse?

I used to have a nervous laugh that I did a lot. Does that count?

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

Only one thing? I would allow myself to change infinitely more thereafter, so that I can follow my heart's whim and m'Lady's word.

How would you like to die?

This is a silly question, and you're a silly person for asking it.

Describe a typical dream you might have / your worst nightmares.

I don't sleep.

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I tried to word it how she would, but it's also been a few months since I've played her, so oh well!

Aodfionn

Alright. Let's give this a shot.

Do you, or did you, have any role models? 

For as long as I have walked on the mainland, yes. Alemiorri, Rangor, and Delphinus in my early days. These days, the Herald and the Augur.  

How do you generally treat others?

I try my best to act in a way that They would be proud of, when dealing with enemies and with friend. 

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

Learning to speak Achaean, actually - it took me decades and decades of practice and studying to be able to more eloquently express myself. Anyone who looks at my Anachaine journal can read for themselves how awful my common was. For all of the other things I managed to do in my life, seeking mastery of the language has enabled me to do the most Good.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

Victory. Seeing our mission complete, knowing that at least one Ice Troll saw a cleansed world. 

What is your dream occupation?

Service until death. Should we achieve victory, I would like to return home and spend my days hunting whales and fishing as my people once did. 

What is your most treasured possession?

I have none. Material possessions are meaningless beyond their utility for assisting in growth or some other aspect of service. I currently own no such items. 

Where do you travel to most often, and why?

The library. Well, libraries. There is work to be done, you know.

When and where were you the happiest?

Since I joined Targossas. I was happy in Eleusis, and miserably in Ashtan. I think it is because I worked for preservation of Creation in the village, even if I was too naive to understand that Chaos was not worth toying with. Targossas is all of the good things I remember about Eleusis, but so much more. Her Light has filled me, and I have honestly never felt so happy to be alive. 

What is your most marked characteristic?

...aside from my height, and all the tattoos? 

What is it that you most dislike?

Sadistic cruelty, and liquor. 

What is your greatest fear (may be a little spoiler-y? You can omit, of course)?

Being captured alive by the enemy. The rest of my people rotted under the Baelgrim, but I would rather end my own life knowing peace before I could be taken. 

What is your greatest extravagance?

If I refrained from buying tea and journals, I would be a very, very rich man.

Who do you most despise?

My grandmother, Ashadra. What could have been a great source of power and growth for Creation was wasted upon that vile woman.

What is your greatest regret?

I regret the people I hurt needlessly. I regret ever being so foolish as to believe that Oblivion was something to be welcomed.

Which talent would you most like to have?

Combat. I once ran the combat sect of a house, but that was in a day where a troll just needed to infuse his blade with flame, sit in Arash and multislash their way to victory. Since then, I am essentially a healer with scimitars, although I am working to change this.

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?

My life would be a great deal easier if I was smaller and smarter.

What is the trait you most deplore in others?

Arrogance or sadistic tendencies.

What do you most value in your friends?

Kind hearts and love for Creation.

What do you consider the most overrated virtue?

Being a good hunter.

On what occasions do you lie?

My word is a promise, and I do not break promises. The only time I have ever wound up in a position where I could not do as I told someone, was because service to the Bloodsworn always comes first.

Which words or phrases do you most overuse?

 
People accuse me of being too 'grunty,' but that is just a cultural gap. Other than that? I do not know.

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

Make myself smarter.

How would you like to die?

Preferably fighting for Creation's preservation. If I cannot have that, then all I would hope is that I am at least wearing my loincloth.

Describe a typical dream you might have.

My dreams, lately, tend to either bring inspiration for sermons or serve to make me even more terrified of the doves that transport our mail. It is an unfortunate combination.

Describe your worst nightmares.

Being captured and taken to the Baelgrim. Waking up and being Rajamala or mhun. 

Tillie

Tillie's responses:

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Character questionnaire: 

Do you, or did you, have any role models? 

Aside from Lord Scarlatti, I've always admired the talents of a few from afar: both of my dance mentors, @Phelia and @Serendi. @Shirszae is a fantastic musician. @Herenicus - though I've never met the guy in person - is ridiculously amusing and eloquent. -shrug- I appreciate those who are obviously passionate about their craft.

How do you generally treat others?

Ah, with a moderate amount of kindness and manners. When it's deemed necessary. I'm not much of a lady, but I was taught to say my 'misses' and 'sirs' and whatnot.

Unless they're assholes. That's a different story.

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

Father kissed me on my forehead, once. He also personally asked me to continue pursuing art in His realm. It has been the central most motivating factor in my life, as a dancer.

The personal message. The kiss was nice - but I'm not a drooling twit (my face was red though).

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

A frothy, frosted pint of darkbrew and a soft, cushy chair. 

What is your dream occupation?

Beer taster 

Eh? I'm a starving artist. And I'm perfectly content with that. Politics and the like aren't for me.

What is your most treasured possession?

Well. It was once "Lost Salvation" - my blade. Still is. Lingers on as a tattoo on my arm, but the blade itself has expired.

Where do you travel to most often, and why?

Inbhir Ness. Childhood. 

When and where were you the happiest?

When I have beer Albiet cheesy, but - when I'm rehearsing, alone, on stage. Of course, the exhilaration of performing in front of an audience is great and blad-dee-dah... but practicing is invigorating, to me.

What is your most marked characteristic?

Uh. I'm not very striking. I s'pose my hair - coppery red. Though..I've met a few redheads in my day.

What is it that you most dislike?

Unjustified derision. Stuffy-ness. People with their noses stuck in their asses. Is that the saying? Eh, you know what I mean.

What is your greatest fear (may be a little spoiler-y? You can omit, of course)?

Disappointing my House, and my dearest friends.

What is your greatest extravagance?

I'm a "starving artist", remember? Possibly my only jewelry, I s'pose: an earring for Lord Scarlatti, and earring for Lord Phaestus.

Who do you most despise?

Despising one particular person is too tiring. No one annoys me that much. At least at the moment.

What is your greatest regret?

...Mm. Reconciliation. I will leave it there.

Which talent would you most like to have?

I've very jealous of the musicians in my House, and my music-inclined friends. I've a trusty mandolin - but I'm not too great with it, aside from using it for combat.

And speaking of which, I'd definitely like to be a better combatant.

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?

....I may have a bit of a drinking problem.

Though I wouldn't say "deplore".....

What is the trait you most deplore in others?

Over-confidence. Ignorance.

What do you most value in your friends?

A good sense of humor (and being okay with being punched repeatedly by me, cough @Kaden, cough).

What do you consider the most overrated virtue?

I'm not familiar enough with 'virtues' to pick, I think....

Maybe justice? It's all too politic-y.

On what occasions do you lie?

I try my best not to; though, I s'pose I lie when I simply don't feel like letting others pry into my feelings, or business. Sometimes it's just easier to act as if things are all right.

Which words or phrases do you most overuse?

"Lass." "Miss." "Sir." "S'pose." I don't know. I don't talk too eloquently.

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

Be less short. My neck hurts from looking up at people. 

How would you like to die?

Who the hell doesn't want to die happy? Let me die blearily intoxicated, curled on the rug like some fat, contented cat, in front of a fire.

Describe a typical dream you might have.

Oh, you know. The ones where everything you may ever want to accomplish unfolds before you...and yet it is always out of your grasp. Tend to have those ones more than anything else.

Describe your worst nightmares.

Anything involving flight. Wings ...hovering....Atavians....-shudder-

..I've a bit of acrophobia. Not entirely sure what prompted it.

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Achimrst

Tillie said:

Character questionnaire: 

Do you, or did you, have any role models?
That is a very interesting question, although I am not sure I have any. Unless you include spirits as a possible variation of role model.

How do you generally treat others?

I'm actually not sure, you would have to ask them.

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

My understanding of the spirits and their role in creation.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

There is no such thing, it's an ever elusive thing which will change whenever you achieve what you think it is. Without purpose you are useless to creation, so within something perfect you would be useless and therefore dead.

What is your dream occupation?

Scholar

What is your most treasured possession?

My soul

Where do you travel to most often, and why?

Meropis, the silence is a welcome change and it has many things to explore and learn about.

When and where were you the happiest?

Happiness is fleeting, there is no reason to dwell on it as it will always meet you again.

What is your most marked characteristic?

I'm not sure, all of my characteristics are too mundane for me to notice.

What is it that you most dislike?

Oblivion

What is your greatest fear (may be a little spoiler-y? You can omit, of course)?

Oblivion, I suppose...

What is your greatest extravagance?

Extravagance is a mundane need, I am above such things.

Who do you most despise?

Despise is an ugly word, I don't truly despise anyone. All things within creation have their purpose and to despise someone is simply to disagree with that purpose. I understand the need of everyone to have a purpose that is different from mine and as such, I do not truly despise anyone.

What is your greatest regret?

Allowing certain spirits to control me instead of controlling them.

Which talent would you most like to have?

I'm not sure I need any talents.

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?

I cannot deplore that which is necessary within creation.

What is the trait you most deplore in others?

Again, I cannot deplore that which is necessary within creation.

What do you most value in your friends?

Knowledge

What do you consider the most overrated virtue?

Charity

On what occasions do you lie?

There is no need to lie, I suppose when I have been told a lie, that I believe, I am inclined to spread it. In which case I am lying.

Which words or phrases do you most overuse?

Interesting...

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

I suppose I could use a new husk, I am always uncomfortable as a Tsol'aa again.

How would you like to die?

I have already died, several times. Sometimes several times in the same day.

Describe a typical dream you might have.

Unfortunately dreams don't come to me much anymore.

Describe your worst nightmares.
Without dreams, there are no nightmares.

Nellaundra

Do you, or did you, have any role models? 

A few. They've gone now, for the most part, but I still hold some high above.

How do you generally treat others?

As they deserve.

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

It's very minor, but important - realizing my place in the North and finally not lying to myself.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

There is no such thing, but great happiness is simply sharing a drink and words with one of wit.

What is your dream occupation?

Don't have a clue, honestly.

What is your most treasured possession?

Gave it away.

Where do you travel to most often, and why?

The desert. It brings a certain insight, and the heat is amazing.

When and where were you the happiest?

In a distant memory of a wedding.

What is your most marked characteristic?

My tattoos, I suppose, or maybe my glasses. Or how I'm according to most, a "cold hearted bitch".

What is it that you most dislike?

Idiocy.

What is your greatest fear (may be a little spoiler-y? You can omit, of course)?

Myself.

What is your greatest extravagance?

I suppose, my taste for clothing.

Who do you most despise?

It's a contest. I'll figure it out when I manage to kill them all at least twice.

What is your greatest regret?

Lying to myself for so long, I guess.

Which talent would you most like to have?

Believe it or not, I'd love a talent for storytelling and music. It's something that eludes me, though.

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?

Hesitance.

What is the trait you most deplore in others?

Being blind.

What do you most value in your friends?

Thought.

What do you consider the most overrated virtue?

Honor.

On what occasions do you lie?

Would anyone actually answer this honestly?

Which words or phrases do you most overuse?

'Curiosity burns'.

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

I'd like to sheer away my own personal hesitation.

How would you like to die?

With a grin on my face.

Describe a typical dream you might have.

I refuse to answer.

Describe your worst nightmares.

Again, I refuse.

Nell's mind, sadly, doesn't respond to direct questions well. It was still pretty fun to do though.

Jurixe

This seems pretty fun, but Jurixe would never answer a questionnaire like this and/or you'd never get the true answer out of her, so it's a fairly moot point, unfortunately.

Nim

Jurixe said:

This seems pretty fun, but Jurixe would never answer a questionnaire like this and/or you'd never get the true answer out of her, so it's a fairly moot point, unfortunately.

The second one could be fun! You're not required to answer truthfully, after all!

Sena

Answered as Sena:
[spoiler]

Do you, or did you, have any role models?

Yes.

How do you generally treat others?

Fine.

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

I haven't done anything noteworthy.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

Drinking until you're drunk enough to believe in perfect happiness.

What is your dream occupation?

Secretly ruling all of creation.

What is your most treasured possession?

Wedding ring.

Where do you travel to most often, and why?

Ashtan, because I live there.

When and where were you the happiest?

Don't know.

What is your most marked characteristic?

Depends on who you ask.

What is it that you most dislike?

Stagnancy.

What is your greatest fear?

Don't have one.

What is your greatest extravagance?

I don't think anything I've ever done or possessed has been called extravagant.

Who do you most despise?

Today? Nobody.

What is your greatest regret?

Don't have any.

Which talent would you most like to have?

Eloquence.

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?

Laziness.

What is the trait you most deplore in others?

Dullness.

What do you most value in your friends?

The ability to find my company enjoyable.

What do you consider the most overrated virtue?

All of them.

On what occasions do you lie?

When it's beneficial.

Which words or phrases do you most overuse?

I haven't noticed.

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

I'd change the fact that I'm suddenly restricted to only changing one thing.

How would you like to die?

As few times as possible.

Describe a typical dream you might have.

I don't sleep.

Describe your worst nightmares.

They're just dreams, they wouldn't matter even if I did sleep.
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Herenicus

Tillie said:

@Herenicus - though I've never met the guy in person - is ridiculously amusing and eloquent. -shrug- I appreciate those who are obviously passionate about their craft.

Talysin

Through the perspective of Talysin

Do you, or did you, have any role models? 

Kiet and Bonko.

How do you generally treat others?

Talysin is generally nice to people, but very foul mouthed.

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

None.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

One where I am famous

What is your dream occupation?

Punk rock singer.

What is your most treasured possession?

My tawdry blackjack

Where do you travel to most often, and why?

Eh, Annwyn to bash

When and where were you the happiest?

When I am performing

What is your most marked characteristic?

My trashy makeup/wig.

What is it that you most dislike?

Ugly people

What is your greatest fear (may be a little spoiler-y? You can omit, of course)?

Not being famous.

What is your greatest extravagance?

Everything.

Who do you most despise?

Ashtan

What is your greatest regret?

None

Which talent would you most like to have?

Double jointed in the legs and no gag reflex.

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?

My worst feature is nothing.

What is the trait you most deplore in others?

Ugly

What do you most value in your friends?

Attractive

What do you consider the most overrated virtue?

Being humble

On what occasions do you lie?

To ugly people

Which words or phrases do you most overuse?

Fuck

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

nothing

How would you like to die?

Often

Describe a typical dream you might have.

I'm giving a punk rock show to Mhaldor.

Describe your worst nightmares.

Not being famous.

Mishgul

Do you, or did you, have any role models?
Originally? Ozfingwe, Mindshell, Rameus. Now? Sabiru, Wulfen, Khoraji.
How do you generally treat others?
Like they are beneath me.
What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Getting someone to HR3 and then HR5.
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
World Domination.
What is your dream occupation?
Head of Novices. Ambassador.
What is your most treasured possession?
Material possessions are meaningless.
Where do you travel to most often, and why?
Mannaseh Swamp, because it is pretty.
When and where were you the happiest?
Pushing my hand through someone's chest.
What is your most marked characteristic?
Erraticness.
What is it that you most dislike?
Chaos.
What is your greatest fear (may be a little spoiler-y? You can omit, of course)?
Being given a leadership position.
What is your greatest extravagance?
Ekanelian Jewel.
Who do you most despise?
No one really.
What is your greatest regret?
Becoming Tyrannus.
Which talent would you most like to have?
Carpal Tunnel
What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
Jealousy
What is the trait you most deplore in others?
Backbiting.
What do you most value in your friends?
Stupidity.
What do you consider the most overrated virtue?
Honesty.
On what occasions do you lie?
When I don't tell the truth.
Which words or phrases do you most overuse?
Yes
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
Say no more often.
How would you like to die?
Regularly.
Describe a typical dream you might have.
Being made Ambassador.
Describe your worst nightmares.
Yes.

Malorn

Answering as Malorn IC.

Do you, or did you, have any role models? 

Yes. My mentor, @Sachiel before he went dormant, @Morro ditto.

How do you generally treat others?

That greatly depends on the circumstances, that said, I suppose I try for kindness and respect generally.

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

I have yet to achieve anything of note, and when I do, I am unlikely to tell anyone outside of the occultists.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

Perfection is an unattainable dream for most, even if in a single thing. Doubly so for such an ephemeral concept as "happiness"

What is your dream occupation?

Other than being an occultist? I suppose I would not mind opening a shop someday.

What is your most treasured possession?

... friendship.

Where do you travel to most often, and why?

Cyrene. I can't stand the culture, and find their arbitrary rejection of all occultists as citizens rather strange for people who claim to value respect, as well as their rejection of the orders of a list of several gods even as they threaten to eject anyone who so much as disrespects ANY divine.

...But the people are nice enough, and the city is pretty. mmm. Now if only they could actually defend the place.

When and where were you the happiest?

Why do you keep asking me about happiness? What is that even supposed to really mean, I wonder.

What is your most marked characteristic?

I suppose I am a rather suspiciously nice and soft-spoken Occultist... Make of that what you will.

What is it that you most dislike?

A rather large quantity of my fellow sirens. Specifically the ones who seem unable to keep their clothing on for more than a few minutes.

What is your greatest fear (may be a little spoiler-y? You can omit, of course)?

That it will all be for naught.

What is your greatest extravagance?

Practical expense: My shield of absorption.
Other than that? Probably my purchases of tea and alcohol.

Who do you most despise?

I do not make enemies so easily and have not been active in the realms again for all that long. There are a great many people who irritate me greatly, most of whom are Mhaldorians or Shala- erm, Targossans, but no one whom I would really say I despise as of yet.

Thirty years ago I suppose it would have been @Guy. The insolent backstabbing cowardly brat.

What is your greatest regret?

My dormancy.

Which talent would you most like to have?

Reading others emotions better.

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?

I apologize too much.

What is the trait you most deplore in others?

Willful ignorance.

What do you most value in your friends?

That is a rather difficult question to answer. Apologies, I think that I will just leave it at that.

What do you consider the most overrated virtue?

Faith.

On what occasions do you lie?

The very sentence which I am currently uttering is a lie.

Which words or phrases do you most overuse?

My apologies. mmm. Hmmm. *smiles softly*

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

My mortality for divinity.

How would you like to die?

I would really rather not but... mmm. I suppose something that furthers occultic knowledge would be good enough. Bonus points if it sinks Targossas or does something entertaining to a priest or two in the process as I go out. I think so small I know.

Describe a typical dream you might have.

No.

Describe your worst nightmares.
No.

Iocun

Do you, or did you, have any role models? 

Almost everyone I met, in certain aspects.

How do you generally treat others?

Respectfully, yet without deference to ranks and titles. Generally kindly, unless their actions aggravate me (e.g. mhun hunters).

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

Can't think of any.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

When personal horizons expand.

What is your dream occupation?

Whatever I'm currently doing, unless it's hunting, milking venoms, or dealing with formalities, numbers, or complicated texts.

What is your most treasured possession?

I have a few items with sentimental value, but nothing I couldn't live without.

Where do you travel to most often, and why?

I travel so much that it's hard to tell. The Mhojave desert is always one of my favourite places though. I was born there, for one, and crossing a vast expanse of near-emptiness is one of the most mind-liberating when escaping the bustle of civilisation. I also enjoy sitting on the shore of a lake or river or taking a swim therein. The forests are great too. As are mountains. And swamps. Hrm, let's just say: "nature".

When and where were you the happiest?

Probably in the presence of the River Queen. Being around @Nim is great too though!

What is your most marked characteristic?

Hrm, a white camel and bare feet?

What is it that you most dislike?

Thoughtless fanaticism.

What is your greatest fear (may be a little spoiler-y? You can omit, of course)?

Getting carried away in the heat of combat and taking pleasure in violence.

What is your greatest extravagance?

Plain black kawhe.

Who do you most despise?

Nobody.

What is your greatest regret?

Nothing.

Which talent would you most like to have?

Musicality.

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?

My inhibition to display my emotions.

What is the trait you most deplore in others?

Thoughtlessness.

What do you most value in your friends?

Adventurousness.

What do you consider the most overrated virtue?

Honour.

On what occasions do you lie?

If it was the only way to prevent serious harm, but I can't think of a situation where this has been the case yet.

Which words or phrases do you most overuse?

Duanathar(an).

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

Having greater rhetoric skill.

How would you like to die?

I don't concern myself with death overly much. When it happens, it happens.

Describe a typical dream you might have.

I don't sleep.

Describe your worst nightmares.
I don't sleep.

Ruth

Do you, or did you, have any role models? 

I do. They are very few, however.

How do you generally treat others?

It is difficult to answer this question with a general statement. My treatment depends on how they portray themselves to me. I would say I generally treat people with courtesy and with curiosity.

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

I feel I am living proof that the pursuit of the Seven Truths and loyalty to Evil is rewarding in itself, for I went from Seneschal of Hashan to Tyrannus of Mhaldor in 50 years.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

Relaxing in my stateroom on my personal ship, flipping through the scrolls and journals on my bookshelf and being disconnected from society.

What is your dream occupation?

I have none presently.

What is your most treasured possession?

The ribbon on my tail.

Where do you travel to most often, and why?

The Universal Membrane. It's a nice spot in Saoghal Valley where it's relatively far-off from people, yet you're able to gain insight into what people around the realms may be saying or engaging in. If I'm discerning enough, I can tell who it is, and store it away as my little snippet of information.

When and where were you the happiest?

Getting married in the Chapel of All Gods. I don't remember when, though. Over 60 years ago, approximately. This is my first happiest moments; there are other occasions which share the same level of happiness.

What is your most marked characteristic?

My amethyst eyes and a wandering tail.

What is it that you most dislike?

Arrogant and pretentious individuals, and those who do not take loyalty to a cause seriously.

What is your greatest fear (may be a little spoiler-y? You can omit, of course)?

Being deemed unworthy and cast from my service to Evil by the Master Himself.

What is your greatest extravagance?

My Seastrider.

Who do you most despise?

I dislike a few people, but I don't despise anyone the most.

What is your greatest regret?

Making promises that I couldn't keep.

Which talent would you most like to have?

I would like to learn how to craft Jewelry.

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?

My trait of generally being reserved/keeping to myself. Though useful at times, it is one of the main reasons why I appear distant to my family members, and also the reason why I rarely have friends.

What is the trait you most deplore in others?

Ignorance.

What do you most value in your friends?

Trust.

What do you consider the most overrated virtue?

Kindness.

On what occasions do you lie?

I only lie on occasions where the necessity outweighs my personal desire to be honest.

Which words or phrases do you most overuse?

"In Suffering."
"His Eternally."

I also realize that I utilize the word, "will" a lot.

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

If I changed anything about myself, I would not be who I am today. However, if I could ascend past my mortal boundaries into the heights of perfection as Divine, I would.

How would you like to die?

If you could ever sink me on the seas, I would go down with my ship or if I am on land, I would like to die in service to Evil, be it in combat or elsewise.

However, if you mean I was given a say in how I would like to die for someone, such as by the will of Lord Sartan, then I have always had a romanticized vision of perishing in glorious flames, burning bright and orange and finally crumbling into ashes and bones.

Describe a typical dream you might have.

I don't have any typical dreams. I hardly sleep, though I may rest from time to time.

Describe your worst nightmares.

It coincides with my greatest fear and I usually have them when I daydream, since I hardly sleep.

Melodie

Do you, or did you, have any role models? 
As a young girl, my grandmother Cree, as she had been an inspiration to my political career as a previous Senator and Imperiate herself, yet remaining so eloquent, kind-hearted, and wise. Finchy inspired my creativity, and taught me to never underestimate myself. As I grew older, Aerek inspired my Devotion and its true beginning foundations, and Halos taught me by actions the way of priests. M'Lord Neraeos taught me a deep amount of faith, duty, and devotion to one's beliefs, as well as how to treat the enemy. Much of this has fallen away, unfortunately. I do not know if I have any true role-models remaining, at present. Perhaps the future will change that.

How do you generally treat others?
With polite civility, as a Lady should. 

What do you consider your greatest achievement?
The slow and often cumbersome journey of accepting who I am, even if others do not. I am otherwise uncertain if I can truly recall a single act that stands out among all others - most things have their beauties and their flaws.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?
A world in which duty would not have to always override all else, where passion can still exist without the need to rip ourselves apart in the journey of discovering ourselves. Quite an impossibility, yes?

What is your dream occupation?
A role in which I may represent my organisations in such a way at to discuss philosophies, debate, and generally attempt to bring about their way of thinking to our enemies. A missionary, really. It was something I sought years ago as a priestess, but unfortunately fate wouldn't have it. 

What is your most treasured possession?
Difficult to choose. Hmm... I would have to choose between my engagement ring (not merely for the fact it is an engagement ring, mind, but for the memories and the things its inscription brought to light) and my necklace given to me by my angel.

Where do you travel to most often, and why?
If we are to exempt one's place of living, probably Cyrene and the family manor out near Adryn's place. As to why, because a good majority of my family is still located in the former, and the latter is a pleasant meeting place to see them, as well as just genuinely enjoying my home. Beyond that, probably Lothos, which is my second home.

When and where were you the happiest?
Oh dear. Hmm. This is difficult to choose, but there's two times I can think of that stand out starkly within my frankly long and terrible memory. One was around the time I was given entrance to the Lord's Order - it is unfortunate I had to disappear on a long journey so soon afterward, though, so that memory is often tinged by a hint of regret. The other was the moment, and afterwards, my first excommunication was lifted. It was a dreadful embarrassment that even led me to see the Goddess, and to have Her grant it without my even guessing, much less expecting it... it was a glorious moment I will likely never forget. The time afterwards was also nothing but joy, being able to go about my way with an extra spring in my step, and begin that missionary role goal I spoke of earlier. As you can imagine, that is also tinged with regret of what happened later.

I suppose that's how happy memories happen... they just become memories.

What is your most marked characteristic?
I suppose a lot of people remember me by my red curls - my youngest daughter likes to refer to it as "wrathful red hair". I'm really fairly ordinary, truly, as most high-born ladies aren't riddled with heaps upon heaps of scars, whether we choose to engage in combat or not.

What is it that you most dislike?
The Nihilists. While most ways of life simply try to figure out life, whether in a peaceful or harmful way, they are, at their core, at least trying to improve or change life and Creation in some manner. Those who would teach Oblivion would prefer to see its existence wiped out, while claiming it's simply 'inevitable'. It is my belief only when we are so dispassionate and uncaring about Creation that Oblivion would truly happen, so we must fight against ignorance and willful disdain.

What is your greatest fear (may be a little spoiler-y? You can omit, of course)?
Hrm.

I suppose my -greatest- fears would be losing myself and becoming the monsters I try to fight against, in whatever form they show themselves as. Not to mention giving into regret and becoming so bitter I cannot grow or improve any longer. And lastly, being a disappointment to my family, both the one I was born from and the one I birthed.

What is your greatest extravagance?
Goodness. Probably the manor Aerek and I purchased together shortly before he proposed. The land by itself cost seven hundred credits, which is fairly cheap compared to most plots akin to it - Iocun is such a dear. Then with the doubled cost of building plus the fact we are already in the excess of twenty or more rooms as well as an outdoor garden, a library, a working stove... and still so much more to get done.

Who do you most despise?

Without a doubt, Flair Ze'Dekiah. His abhorrent actions over the centuries plus his injustices upon my person as well as any he can get to who are related to me are disgusting in the extreme. He proliferates a way of life not just by words, but by forceful actions that are as wanton as they are done without regret.

That said, there are a few Targossians whom are close to claiming the title. Those, however, I will keep to myself.

What is your greatest regret?

Gods, I could write a book on this question.

To try and answer as succinctly as possible, my worst regret is letting my guard down, letting my confidence lull myself into a sense of false security, to enable the point I have now reached. While I look forward to a better future, at present that one particular act that happened in at least two instances, if not more, has led me to more heartbreak and regret than I think a single mortal should have to bear.

Which talent would you most like to have?

I dearly wish I had the ability to grasp combat so well and intuitively as some seem to pick it up. I generally struggle and have to learn fairly slowly, and with no great expectation of becoming a well-known combatant. Still, duty is duty, so I keep learning all the same.

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?

My inability for my curiosity to be satisfied without the full range of information that I can obtain. It has led me to quite a bit of trouble. Most consider it a gift, as well, but the trouble at the moment has me in a place that makes it seem worse rather than better. Beyond that, probably my occasional shortsightedness, which always seems to kick in during the worst possible moment.

What is the trait you most deplore in others?

The inability to separate your emotions from your professional opinions. That is to say, those who take things personally when they should not, which generally includes willful ignorance and more often than not, hubris.

What do you most value in your friends?

The ability to listen and stand by me through all that comes.

What do you consider the most overrated virtue?

Chasity - unless we're speaking of my children. Then there's never enough.

On what occasions do you lie?

Rarely. I try to only lie if there is no other choice to prevent a worse situation. I value truth above many things.

Which words or phrases do you most overuse?

This tends to change as time passes, so presently, probably "oh dear" and "negative".

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

As tempting of an option as it is, I wouldn't dare change myself. One cannot tell how much a single, small change can impact past, present, and future. I'd rather not mess up my life anymore than I already have.

How would you like to die?

With purpose and duty.

Describe a typical dream you might have.

As a girl, I used to dream of my angel - Laurette. She would occasionally come to me and say things I could never remember. But her presence was generally a balm. After the Flame, my dreams varied quite a bit until I became Logosian. Now I rarely dream, as I do not often sleep.

Describe your worst nightmares.
Again as a girl, I had nightmares of an ogre that nearly killed me when I was eight or so. I don't really remember any other vividly terrible nightmares - most of my general terrors come from visions beheld while conscious. Sleep was more often than not a reprieve.

Questions answered as Melodie would IC.

I had to really take some time out and think about a lot of these, some I have never really considered! A fun questionnaire though.

Tillie

You guys are awesome. Thanks for taking time out to do this; I've enjoyed reading through them all, and getting to know some cool characters from afar.

And for those of you who haven't done it yet: *urge*

Daslin

Do you, or did you, have any role models? 

Draekar, when he was the Lord Templar. Tanris, even if he was on the opposite side of the sovereign from me back in the day.
Now? I'm not so sure. Maybe Dunn, or my lady.

How do you generally treat others?

All depends, really. Mostly politely.... Mostly.

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

Being named the Fury of the Storm.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

Happiness can never be perfect, but a good bottle of rum comes close?

What is your dream occupation?

Hrm... I dunno.

What is your most treasured possession?

My medallion and my pendant.

Where do you travel to most often, and why?

Temple of the Sky. It's my Lord's temple.

When and where were you the happiest?

Not sure.

What is your most marked characteristic?

My anger? Perhaps my scars and tattoos?

What is it that you most dislike?

Vague answers and indecisiveness.

What is your greatest fear (may be a little spoiler-y? You can omit, of course)?

Can't say.

What is your greatest extravagance?

My old armour and helmet.

Who do you most despise?

Liars and manipulators?

What is your greatest regret?

Minister of War for Cyrene.

Which talent would you most like to have?
Better awareness in combat, I guess?

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?

My ability to go from happy to "HolyshitDaslin'spissedoff" in .2 seconds.

What is the trait you most deplore in others?

Manipulation.

What do you most value in your friends?

Honesty.

What do you consider the most overrated virtue?

Not really sure.

On what occasions do you lie?

Rarely, I try to be honest when I can.

Which words or phrases do you most overuse?

Fuck. Shit. Damn. 

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

My anger.

How would you like to die?

Nope. Not even going to think about that.

Describe a typical dream you might have.

I don't dream anymore.

Describe your worst nightmares.
Ha, no.

Bluef

Character questionnaire: [Spoiler]

Do you, or did you, have any role models? 

When I was young, my father was everything to me. Although I seldom saw him, the days when he would swoop into my life were always thrilling and full of his roguish wisdom.

As a young Spirit Walker, I was blessed by the presence and encouraging wisdom of many former Prophetesses and Prophets. The voices of Viera Sigrune, Rir Sirsuma, and others such as Pantalaimon, Mindshell, and Firefox Sly informed my walk between worlds within that Tribe.

The voices of real wisdom in my life today reverberate from beyond the veil extant of this world. The spirits of the ancestors gently whisper into the heart of my being. The Dream enlightens and reveals new things to me each day.

How do you generally treat others?

Shamanism is not a profession or religion, but a spiritual path based on community service. Contrary to what is often taught and believed today, shamans are not in the business of destruction but rather healing. It is therefore inherently a social practice. Interactions in the mundane as well as the worlds beyond must attempt to adhere to a code of Code of Honour, Loyalty, Strength, Courage, and Respect at all times. 

Shaman are conceptually outsiders though. More often than not, they are brought into a village or household to provide services. Even as a resident of a city, they are often viewed as outliers because of their mysterious abilities and the altruistic way in which they embrace their role within the city.

This is all to say, I treat others compassionately, as all life deserves to be treated, until it shows itself to be unworthy of such concern.

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

Both shamanistic healing and dreaming require one to be a conscious witness observing what is being experienced without being swept up into our reactions to that experience. It is a state of clear awareness without thinking about what is happening or even thinking about not thinking about it. 

Witnessing in this way is a seemingly simple yet profoundly difficult task.

I am grateful to have learned to neither reject anything as unworthy of attention nor welcome anything as worthy of more attention than anything else in those moments when via meditation or spirit flight I am drawn beyond to observe and bear witness. It has made me both a better healer and friend.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

From the moment life exists, we feel an inner emptiness that pushes us to find physical nourishment. This hunger connects us. Even when our mortal forms achieve Logosian and beyond, this interconnectedness does not fade because it is a physical symptom of a spiritual plight.

Every event is the effect of a happening or pattern in the world unseen. All life forms across all planes, realms and worlds are interconnected and interdependent. If one spirit suffers, all others are affected.

There is no such thing as perfection or perfect happiness. There is only the hope of balance.

What is your dream occupation?

Queen of Hashan. 

No, no. I jest, child. That statement is more a thing of humour and rumour than anything I myself dream of coming to fruition. 

I am already serving in my dream occupation. I am a shamaness healer, who understands the myriad of ways in which spiritual influences must be arranged, adjusted or proportioned in order for each spirit's place within the Multiverse to become perfectly poised like the stars in the night sky and the intricate constellations they form. 

What more could one ask to become?

What is your most treasured possession?

Bluef displays a a wytches ladder bracelet for all in the room to see.

An intricately knotted length of grey hemp encircling the wrist, this wytches ladder bracelet is adorned with delicate ceremonial talismans. Among these a single feather, a seashell, a curved talon, and a multifaceted stone, are intended to be reminiscent of the spirit present in all things within the corporeal world. The other ritualistic items found within the gordian knotwork of the shamanistic rosary are specific to the owner, lending to their personal meditative bids.

This is a fetish worn by all Curia Spiritus from Weaver to Wyrd Rider. It is both a token of loyalty and a threat against disloyalty. This particular bracelet is a powerful charm that has remained with me for over 150 years. 

Where do you travel to most often, and why?

Worlds beyond your ken, my dear.

When and where were you the happiest?

When I was much younger, understood much less, and was able to go about life in a carefree way that today I can only pretend to embrace.

What is your most marked characteristic?

Physically? 

Shadowy tresses flow whimsically over Bluef's bare shoulders in gentle waves to her trim waist. Lifting the ebon bangs that sweep across her forehead, you see a faint Mark of the Twin still visible in the flesh just beneath her swan-shaped bindi.

Personality-wise?

Probably my ire. My outrage against injustice and disloyalty can be relentless because the consequences of such actions are, in turn, equally incessant.

What is it that you most dislike?

As the saying goes, "All the evils have been locked in a room and its key is lying." True accounts of who we are, what made us this way, and what gives our lives purposeful existence are too rare in this plane of the Multiverse.

What is your greatest fear (may be a little spoiler-y? You can omit, of course)?

Without reservation, my greatest fear is the loss of another under my care to the malevolence of a hungry spirit.

What is your greatest extravagance?

The Tharosian Estates. Initially purchased as a single plot in the Year 600 auction, I have spent considerable time working with contractors and builders to construct a new housing subdivision in Delos, where those who could not normally afford to dwell outside the intrusive reach of cities can do so. Five families and the Curia dwell there now; in time I hope to triple the breadth of new housing development. 

It may seem odd for someone to concerned with the spirit realm to want to devote such time to mundane pursuits. This housing is a way for me to give back to our plane of existence though. Its cost will never be recompensed to me in housing sales; only in the joy these plots bring to others.

Who do you most despise?

Zalhisteth, the Traveller.

The Multiverse cannot stand a void. When something beautiful and true leaves our planes of existence for all time, something ugly and untrue often comes in to fill up that space.

Zalhisteth has taken his share of beautiful lives. His space in existence has only expanded in the years I have followed his progression and regression between worlds.

What is your greatest regret?

Loving someone who was incapable of loving me back with the same kindness and honesty and then marrying him, not once but twice. Some of the times we had together were fun, but they were short-lived and the consequences of loving him have been far too long-lasting.

Which talent would you most like to have?

Spirit retrieval.

As a shaman, I believe that illness is due to injury to the spirit. When we suffer emotional or physical trauma, our spirit flees the body in order to survive the experience. In some cases, spirit loss can be a good thing. it helps us survive. But there are times when this disassociation causes the spirit to flee beyond the borders of our own reality. The spirit may become lost or even be stolen or eaten by another entity.

Having experienced this myself, I know the perils of becoming lost upon another plane of existence, your spirit unbound from your corporeal form or years, even decades. Even familiar things become wholly unfamiliar and it is difficult, if not almost impossible, to find your way back.

If the spirit survives, it will wait until someone skilled in spirit retrieval intervenes and facilitates its safe return. Across the boundless plains, I once heard the Spirit Walekrs calling me back to Creation. But there are too few shamans practicising this long lost art in the Multiverse today and far too many spirits in need of retrieval. I myself find it the most difficult of all shamanic arts to perform, perhaps because of my prior personal experiences with it. 

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?

My sensitivity to the unseen world sometimes makes it difficult for me to function in the mundane one because I do not have the capacity to shut off the perception that, "If one spirit suffers, all suffer." While I don't generally deplore this trait in myself or others, I do disapprove of the way I have sometimes allowed it to be used against me. Only through persistence and experience, have I begun to overcome this.

What is the trait you most deplore in others?

Rectitude. There is nothing as ugly as a person whose being is invigorated by the 'rightness' of a certain set of moral virtues or principles and who, as a result, sees fit to judge the beliefs, thoughts, and actions of others incessantly. 

What do you most value in your friends?

Integrity. To me this trait goes beyond honesty, dependability, or soundness of moral or ethical character. It is the unceasing unity of these virtues so that someone does not think, act, or speak one way today and another tomorrow. 

What do you consider the most overrated virtue?

Self-enhancement. Essentially, the advancement of the self over others. Over the last century, Achaean society has become one which increasingly promotes self-progress over service to others, ultimately condoning narcissism and thwarting the virtue of humility that is so fundamental to the advancement of the mortal races as a whole. 

On what occasions do you lie?

Too many people choose to be deliberately ambiguous and unclear in who they are today. I have no impetus to lie.

When a shaman lies to others, there is a real danger in beginning to lie to yourself as well. Self-deception is antithetical to our work. Therefore, regardless of how socially inappropriate it may be to be who I am, I would not jeopardize the spiritual clarity I have with prevarication toward myself or others. 

That said, I believe the very best shamanic counseling and healing is done without the being or person ever realizing it has been done. 

Which words or phrases do you most overuse?

I see. 

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

If I were without a voice, I believe my thoughts would take longer to compose and share with others and likely be comprised of far greater wisdom, insight and clarity. 

How would you like to die?

The greatest honour for a shaman is giving their life in the service of others.

Describe a typical dream you might have.

In my world, Dreams are very real things. Though most Dreams begin within the mind, as some imagined, intangible thing, once Dreamt they take form and, in many cases, become as tangible as you or I. Perhaps this is why I so often Dream of spirits:

The Serpent constellation glitters in the night sky. Translucent beings hover around you, their sing-song voices chanting an ancient tale of a light fashioned within the dark void by the Creator before time was created.

Gazing up to the darkened firmament, you consider how each luminary plays an integral part in Creation, adding to beauty of the stellar mist swirling within the cauldron of the night's sky. Uttering an incantation to the stars, the ethereal forms suddenly veer away toward the heavens, leaving a shimmering trail of refracted light in their wake.

Falling from the sky colourful leaves whirl around you as you make your way down a forest path. Swirling ever-faster their colourful hues coalesce into the visage of a luminiscent spirit who beckons to you amid a flurry of sparkling motes which zip around her like shooting stars.

Describe your worst nightmares.

A Dream of my son, Montago, whose spirit our realm lost over 150 years ago:

An immense sequoia, once tall and proud, lies on its side here, its gnarled roots encrusted in crimson.

You sigh heavily, skirting the withered branches of the great, fallen tree. Your hands clasped in a gesture of prayer, you linger near the fallen tree uttering quiet prayers to the ancestors. 

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Anedhel

Do you, or did you, have any role models?

Early in life, the warriors Ellodin and Sothantos were the individuals I looked up to the most, particularly in the field of battle. Nowadays, there is no question that Lady Aldair is the role model I attempt to emulate the most.

How do you generally treat others?

I try to be kind and understanding, within the limits of reason, although this tendency never takes precedence over the need for honesty. It is kinder to be honest, in the long run, than pampering.

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

Admission into the Aarash Kheyr. Service to the Light is the highest calling an individual can aspire to in this age.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

The moment of Serenity that arises from the knowledge that there is no further threat to Creation or its children.

What is your dream occupation?

Truthsayer, in the pre-modern tradition. (In the same way, in fact, that Distuya is a Truthsayer)

What is your most treasured possession?

The Glass Pendulum that is the symbol of my membership in the Aarash Kheyr.

Where do you travel to most often, and why?

The Lightbringer's shrines, on business. On pleasure, to Arcadia, to study the language of the Atavians.

When and where were you the happiest?

In the days when I was a Templar, and an aspirant to the Elysian Order, and my wife awoke, still, in the realms.

What is your most marked characteristic?

Physically, perhaps, the colour of my eyes. In terms of personality, the idiom 'Hoo, boy,' or my tendency to speak verbosely, when perhaps a simpler phrase will do.

What is it that you most dislike?

Those who manipulate persons they perceive as weak, or helpless, for the victim's detriment, physically, emotionally, or intellectually.

What is your greatest fear (may be a little spoiler-y? You can omit, of course)?

That I will find that, at the end of my life, I have caused more harm to the cause than benefit, and that those I care for will inherit a state of Creation that is indefensible before the forces that seek to harm it.

What is your greatest extravagance?

Taking time to compose music on the violin beneath the trees by the Courtyard of Dawn instead of attending to immediate duties, from time to time.

Who do you most despise?

I have never met a person I have known well enough to truly despise. That is not to say I have not encountered situations in which a person was despicable- turn coats, those who oppress others who cannot stand up to them.

What is your greatest regret?

I was unable to keep Sothantos from being taken from Shallam when the Babelites came from him, and we were unable to rescue him from the Caverns of Enheduanna when he was being tortured.

Which talent would you most like to have?

The ability to put others at ease when they are frightened, or stressed out.

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?

Mercilessness when it comes to traitors to the cause.

What is the trait you most deplore in others?

Self-deception.

What do you most value in your friends?

Devotion to Truth.

What do you consider the most overrated virtue?

Of the Classical Seven, Temperance. The universal and unthinking application of Temperance is not readily distinguishable from Apathy, and Apathy is death.

On what occasions do you lie?

I strive never to lie. I am dishonest at times by omission, or offering partial-Truths, when the situation is delicate enough that it might jeopardize Good, but never in personal affairs.

Which words or phrases do you most overuse?

'Hoo, boy.' And, perhaps, 'Go away,' when dealing with those I'd really rather not have to deal with.

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

How merciless I can be in defence of Good (to make myself less brutal in my views regarding those who falter on the path).

How would you like to die?

In my sleep.

Describe a typical dream you might have.

I do not ordinarily remember my dreams, but the most recent was the view of the ships coming into the Targossian harbour, at Sunset, and the vista was accompanied with a deep sense of calm, and a subdued kind of joy.

Describe your worst nightmares.

Once more, I do not dream, but I have relived particularly difficult engagements in my memory while asleep- none are pleasant.

Taraus

So, sort of like Jurixe said, Tart's actual answers to this would vary wildly and widely from the 'true' answers, so I'm doing it in two parts. Her answers, and the player-behind's answers. Also, if Tart were left to write it on her own, it would be entirely illegible, she has horrid penmanship.

Character questionnaire: 

Do you, or did you, have any role models?

Over the years, I've held several in high regard, and sought to learn from them what I could. Watchman was the first, and I suppose Demaxx gets begrudging acknowledgement for being the most recent.

(Listing those she's emulated or been inspired to greater things by would start to sound like a 'Who's Who' of Mhaldorian leadership. All the usual suspects - Watchman, Khoraji, Nocroth, Wulfen, Herenicus. Later in life, Tanris, because of his unfailing ability to bridge gaps, and be the best-loved/most-hated individual at the same time. And she wouldn't have the success she does on the seas if it weren't for Kinilan.)

How do you generally treat others?

There are others?

(At the onset, she's reserved, aloof and generally mean (or so I'm told). However, the closer one gets to her, the more abuse they generally receive, interspersed with the occasional bits of praise or present. She is firmly of the mind that actions speak louder than words, so when she calls you a useless git and then hands you a bottle of rum, to her, that translates to "Say, I think you're pretty neat.")

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

Now? Being pirate king.
Then? Being Messiah.

(In her own mind, she is still firmly divided as being two different women, living two separate lives. Taraus: The Mhaldorian Years and Tart: The Aftermath.)

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

Happiness cannot be perfect; it must have the melancholy to cast it into relief.

(When she's sinking bitches, when she's surrounded by people she truly cares about, when she's mired in a flurry of activity with a lot of things demanding her attention.)


What is your dream occupation?

I always wanted to be a top-notch doctor.

(She always wanted to be a renowned surgeon, but the few forays into -serious- medical treatment she's taken have ended really, really badly. Sorry about your guts, Sothantos.)


What is your most treasured possession?

The Gypsy Wind.

(The Gypsy Wind.)

Where do you travel to most often, and why?

Sapience, because it appears to be fucking necessary.

(She lives on the ocean, considers it her home, so everytime she rolls down the gangplank, she thinks of it as "just visiting".)


When and where were you the happiest?

~

(Entirely too many times to list. She enjoys her happiness as she does everything else - on 10, when the moment happens.)


What is your most marked characteristic?

The bells.

(The baubles, the bells, the tattoos, and the fact that she's built like an over-exaggerated Jessica Rabbit.)

What is it that you most dislike?

Unironic stupidity. And wavecalling.

(She hates giggly, bubbly, overly-friendly people. Also, when the rum is gone.)

What is your greatest fear (may be a little spoiler-y? You can omit, of course)?

That I'll sleep through it. Or that someone will arrive on the scene in these august years and claim to be my mother.

(?????)


What is your greatest extravagance?

They're all the greatest, that's why they're -my- extravagances.

(Probably her ships.)


Who do you most despise?

They know who they are. If they don't yet, they will.

(olol)

What is your greatest regret?

Regret is a waste of time.

(Not elucidating more clearly her reasons for leaving Mhaldor when she did.)

Which talent would you most like to have?

I haven't decided what I want to study next.

(Yes, she's arrogant as hell, but she also believes that 'talent' is nothing more than practicing a craft until you've mastered it, and if you cannot do a thing, you just aren't trying hard enough.)

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?

Being wrong.

What is the trait you most deplore in others?

Unironic stupidity.

(Dishonesty.)

What do you most value in your friends?

Tenacity, and a sense of humour.

What do you consider the most overrated virtue?

Blind kindness.

On what occasions do you lie?

When I'm too tired to stand.

(She doesn't lie, even in the awkward moments.)

Which words or phrases do you most overuse?

-

(She doesn't talk enough to overuse phrases, I think, but nearly every sentence she utters is accompanied by the vague gesture.)

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

I'd like to have better aim.

(Gotta get that KDR up, man.)

How would you like to die?

Being right.


Describe a typical dream you might have.
Describe your worst nightmares.

(The above two questions are sort of awkward, as sleep is only done out of necessity and ICly, she doesn't really acknowledge the hard-coded dreams she has.)

** tags baffle me, and I hate wall-of-texting. Weep.

Trilliana

Do you, or did you, have any role models? 

 

@Tarkor and @Shiro were my heroes as a young Warden. After I discovered my passion for designs, other designers were my role models.

 

How do you generally treat others?

 

The way I’d want to be treated, unless my first impression is that you’re a jerk.

 

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

 

Attaining Knighthood as a Scholar, and likely the last Scholar or becoming a Senator, though being a Senator was insane due to Bal’met and losing Lady Selene.

 

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

 

Unending inspiration for designs, novices that like to learn, no drama aside from performances for the Virtuosi!

 

What is your dream occupation?

 

I have it already! Head of Newcomers for a House of Arts and Crafting!

 

What is your most treasured possession?

 

Hmm… either my pendant from Lady Selene or the selily from Her priestess.

 

Where do you travel to most often, and why?

 

Um… probably my fishing spot… to fish.

 

When and where were you the happiest?

 

At my wedding and at the drunken rampage afterwards!

 

What is your most marked characteristic?

 

Um… probably my black wings with blood red speckling or my rose-shaped brand.

 

What is it that you most dislike?

 

I dislike people whom are close-minded when it comes to the ideals of others. I’m open to ideals, while I may not agree with them, I won’t try to change their mind. Also, I dislike fighting, but sometimes it has to be done.

 

What is your greatest fear (may be a little spoiler-y? You can omit, of course)?

My greatest fear is losing everything I care about. I went through most of that feeling when Lady Selene died, so it’ll forever be a huge fear of mine.

 

 

What is your greatest extravagance?

 

Probably Sindori, my class changes, my Shield design or my Staff design.

 

 

Who do you most despise?

 

I don’t really despise anyone. There’s people that annoy me, but I can handle basically anyone.

 

What is your greatest regret?

 

Not working towards being in Lord @Phaestus’s Order when He was still awake and I had the chance.

 

Which talent would you most like to have?

 

More designing talent. Writer’s block is a pain and sometimes I look at all my designs and cringe because they seem so terrible.

 

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?

 

I don’t like how being around people can make me anxious, and I hate that I can’t fight for my home with better prowess, but I try.

 

What is the trait you most deplore in others?

 

Close-mindedness

 

What do you most value in your friends?

 

Open mind, humour, and a good shoulder.

 

What do you consider the most overrated virtue?

 

Respect. It’s earned, not a sword and shield.

 

On what occasions do you lie?

 

When questions about if I’m happy come up because sometimes I’m really not but would rather not say.

 

Which words or phrases do you most overuse?

 

Take a long walk off a short pier.

 

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

 

More self-confidence

 

How would you like to die?

 

In glory! No, just happy beside those I care about most.

 

Describe a typical dream you might have.

 

Designing, or being with Lady Selene again.

 

Describe your worst nightmares.

 

Um… Probably Bal’met returning.

Herenicus

Do you, or did you, have any role models? 

The vision and innate curiosity of Lodi Coldraven inspired me at a young age to continue in his footsteps, advancing our banner of civilisation. Along the way, I have been rallied by the stirring examples of Mhadorian leaders and legends. 

How do you generally treat others?

Nothing and no one lies beyond the reach of His mighty hand. Friends do not allow friends to dwell in weakness or squat amidst mediocrity. The greater the expectations we place upon each other and ourselves, the better we perform. 

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

I take pride in every effort that brings lost or weary souls into a greater communion with Evil, increases the Mhaldorian population, or expands the range of options enjoyed by our leadership.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

Little compares to the heady exhilaration that attends an artistic performance, martial or otherwise - yet there exists no surer path to happiness than dereliction from duty. 

What is your dream occupation?

Crowned in glory, wreathed by greatness, behold His Eminence, Herenicus Coldraven, Poet Laureate of the Empire and Suzerain of the Mhaldorian Protectorate formerly known as Ashtan. 

What is your most treasured possession?

To possess the willingness to sacrifice and desire to learn is to know the foundations of power and the well-springs of strength everlasting.  

Where do you travel to most often, and why?

Apart from the news room, I regularly find myself traveling to and through the Inferno. The transcendent properties of that blasted plane are a source of never-ending intrigue and countless possibilities.  

When and where were you the happiest?

With Mhaldor under the command of Father Wulfen, my original tenure as House Leader and Messiah of the Damned brought with it an unprecedented spike in membership and productivity; we regularly met the Orphean Serenade with upwards of twenty active clergymen and women. 

What is your most marked characteristic?

I am fascinated by people and the magic that unlocks their potential.  

What is it that you most dislike?

I abhor ugliness, but I particularly loathe internecine divisions between my Evil friends and colleagues.  As the saying goes, we hang together or hang separately.  

What is your greatest fear (may be a little spoiler-y? You can omit, of course)?

Having once lost sight of my faith and font of meaning, I steel myself each day against backsliding into disuse, dissipation, or despair.  

What is your greatest extravagance?

My romantic impulse. See @Taraus Bravi'os.

Who do you most despise?

Willful hypocrites and other tedious people.

What is your greatest regret?

I am embarrassed by my scant grasp of Achaean lore and lament where time constraints preclude the exploration of this vast and varied realm. 

Which talent would you most like to have?

The ability to lead a small and determined team to victory against superior odds.  

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?

Laziness. 

What is the trait you most deplore in others?

Apathy.

What do you most value in your friends?

The courage and inspiration that I draw from their examples. 

What do you consider the most overrated virtue?

Like others before me, I take a dim view of Prudence, the rich, ugly old maid courted by Incapacity.

On what occasions do you lie?

Where necessary, I allow silence to whisper its own stories.  

Which words or phrases do you most overuse?

I wear an irritating cilice of ecclesiastic metaphors and phraseology.

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

My irascible nature will occasionally slip the bonds of gentility. And how it pains me when it does.  

How would you like to die?

Having lived the length of my life and its breadth. 

Describe a typical dream you might have.

A rocky landscape rushes beneath me as I soar overhead. What had loomed large becomes smaller, nigh insignificant.  The hollow wind moans its unanswerable questions: who or what am I flying from and where am I flying to?    

Describe your worst nightmares. 

I am standing in a field of grass, helpless but to observe the slithering approach of some venomous brute. With every fibre of my being calling me to crush the serpent's head beneath my bootheel, I remain a sentinel, surrendered to my fate.  I awaken, damp with sweat and alive to my freedom to choose differently.  

Trey

Tillie said:

Character questionnaire: 

Do you, or did you, have any role models? 

Batista Wintercross, before he succumbed to weakness and rejoined the Templar.

How do you generally treat others?

Barbed politeness, whether malicious or in jest. It's such fun needling someone to see how they'll react.

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

My second knighthood. I had three Gods show up to mine, who came to -yours- I wonder? 

What is your dream occupation?

I live it. Even in semi-retirement I'm still the greatest mortal weaponsmith that has ever lived, and one of the best armorers as well.

What is your most treasured possession?

My blades, and a token I wear.

Where do you travel to most often, and why?

Zanzibaar. Culinarily speaking, the restaurant there is without peer.

What is your most marked characteristic?

A rapier wit

What is it that you most dislike?

Nihilists. My Father is directly opposed to them, and though some of them can be charming enough, the dagger's still there waiting for your back.

What is your greatest extravagance?

My greatest extravagance -is- my extravagance. I have impeccable taste, which is to say that I have very -expensive- tastes.

Who do you most despise?

Corbeaux al-Aqrab comes to mind first. A traitor and a coward.

Which talent would you most like to have?

Not dying would do nicely enough.

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?

That would be telling, of course.

What is the trait you most deplore in others?

Cowardice.

What do you most value in your friends?

Intelligence and loyalty.

What do you consider the most overrated virtue?

Charity. What worth is anything unearned?

On what occasions do you lie?

I don't ever lie. I phrase carefully, and let what conclusions others draw from it lay where they may.

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

I would acquire more wealth. What's a life without the finer things?

How would you like to die?

Surrounded by the bodies of my enemies

Jhaeli

I loved Taraus' idea to add in player comments after, particularly since Jhaeli is in an odd transition right now; she's no longer the Warden Knight of Cyrene, but she's also not quite Mhaldorian...yet. The answers would have been very different a few months ago.

Do you, or did you, have any role models? 

My mother, before I knew she was my mother. I've had a few since, but I am far too old for such things now.

(There's been a lot of them over the years, too many to list. None these days, really.)

How do you generally treat others?

I am... I was a Knight. Honour and chivalry are not so easily thrown away after more than two hundred years. 

(She's the type to begin with a discussion, even with an enemy, instead of immediately pulling out a sword, so to speak. Unless you're raiding or she's on duty, of course.)

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

I did what needed to be done.

(I was pretty proud when she was picked to be a House Senator then Imperiate during a time when leadership responsibilities were reserved solely for Knighted individuals, not Squires.)

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

...Equilibrium.

(That's pretty much it. She didn't move to Mhaldor for the sake of her happiness, certainly.)

What is your dream occupation?

I doubt there is an occupation of importance that I have not yet experienced at this point, frankly.

(...outside of a number of Ministerial positions.)

What is your most treasured possession?

It was a seashell pendent. 

Where do you travel to most often, and why?

I enjoy visiting the various underwater settlements and ruins, although these days I am better found in a specific library.

What is your most marked characteristic?

My adherence to duty, regardless of my personal thoughts. 

(I won't say that she's dissatisfied in Mhaldor, but she isn't necessarily happy either. She feels that what must be done, must be done though, and so would never admit it as she feels it is her duty to follow through on her choices. No, this isn't necessarily an invitation for conversion.)

When and where were you the happiest?

What an oddly personal question. During my ignorant youth, I suppose.

(She was generally happy in Cyrene, but is deliberately suppressing some of that right now.)

What is it that you most dislike?

Denial of reality. The world is a difficult place to live, but stuffing your head in the sand only blinds you to your environment.

If I am to be truly honest, then I would add leeches, chocolates and other sweets, and unwarranted affection to that list.

What is your greatest fear?

Getting caught up with someone who will only weigh me down. 

What is your greatest extravagance?

My designing, I think. It gets costly.

Who do you most despise?

No one specifically, although I could name those who annoy me. I would have to care more about the latter to despise them though.

What is your greatest regret?

Leaving behind a dream that consumed me for the sake of a woman, even if it lead me to a place that would come to define me for many, many years.

(This is a mere hint towards something that goes much, much deeper. Suffice to say that as much as she loved her life in Cyrene, she wonders what her life would have been like if she's fulfilled her dream to become an Occultist instead of following her then-girlfriend elsewhere. Part of her desire for power is related to a need to re-capture that dream, which is tied into issues she had as a child. Does anyone really want to know all this?)

Which talent would you most like to have?

To kill quickly and cleanly, with blade or pen.

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?

Weakness.

What is the trait you most deplore in others?

The wilful denial of reality. It is this trait that fuels apathy, pacifism, and other methods of mental escape from the world.

What do you most value in your friends?

Wit. Loyalty. True compassion, not that coddling nonsense that most think of instead.

What do you consider the most overrated virtue?

Kindness. If you truly care for another, you will understand and encourage their independence and strength, not hold them back by protecting or shielding them from the world, for you will only breed apathy and dependence inside of their heart.

On what occasions do you lie?

How rude, I do not lie.

(That's a lie. She lies to herself all of the time.)

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

I would be stronger.

How would you like to die?

At the bottom of the sea.

Describe a typical dream you might have. Describe your worst nightmares.

More oddly personal questions. I believe we are finished now, yes?

(She no longer sleeps, but when she does, Jhaeli dreams of Neraeos, fearing to see his disappointment and/or his understanding.)

Kayeil

Of course, from the perspective of my character IC.

Do you, or did you, have any role models? 
I have had several over the course of my life, but most were merely because I was young and easily impressed. My only role model now would be my friend and on-going mentor Seragorn, for his years have brought him a wealth of knowledge and wisdom, and I am still constantly learning from him.

How do you generally treat others?

This is a bit situational. I am generally very shy and quiet around people I do not know, and typically take a while to let people get to know me. I prefer to be polite, but sometimes I will be more openly friendly, and other times I might come off a bit cold.

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

It is still somewhat of a continuing goal. I am glad to have reached dragon, and still continue to seek improving my rank, though that has slowed down in more recent years.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

I do not believe perfect happiness exists, but I think I am in a good place now. I am surrounded by great friends, a loyal family, an amazing Order, and I really couldn't ask for more. Things are good.

What is your dream occupation?

I would love to be shopkeeper of my own shop someday! It is a goal I am currently working toward.

What is your most treasured possession?

A lovely doll that Lady Pandora made and gave to me as a gift.

Where do you travel to most often, and why?

Outside of Ashtan and my hunting spots... no where in particular lately, although I do enjoy visiting Lady Pandora's temple and Lady Selene's temple.

When and where were you the happiest?

I've had different periods of happiness in my life for different reasons, but I think I am happiest now. I've cut out all of the bad things, and I am surrounded by amazing people, and great things are happening.

What is your most marked characteristic?

I would say most likely my hands, which are wreathed in flickering spirit.

What is it that you most dislike?

City politics and drama. Going rogue was one of the best decisions of my life, and I am constantly reminded of such when I hear about the non-sense going on in the cities from my friends and relatives.

What is your greatest fear (may be a little spoiler-y? You can omit, of course)?

Disappointing certain people I care about the most, especially Lady Pandora.

What is your greatest extravagance?

Probably the chandelier I bought in an estate auction from Petra that I spent 2.5 million gold on.

Who do you most despise?

I dislike a number of people for various reasons, but if I had to pin my hate on any particular individual it would be Bal'met, even if He is now gone, for what He did to change the course of the realms, and for those Divine we lost because of Him.

What is your greatest regret?

I have several things I regret equally, and would rather not go into it.

Which talent would you most like to have?

I wish I had the desire to learn combat, and I wish I was good at it. As it is, I have a hard time finding the motivation to learn, and do not care to.

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?

A jealous streak I've gained over the years.

What is the trait you most deplore in others?

When you know someone doesn't like you, yet they try to veil that in your presence. If I truly dislike someone I make effort to avoid being around them, and they are usually quite aware that I have some level of distaste for them.

What do you most value in your friends?

Loyalty and understanding.

What do you consider the most overrated virtue?

Perhaps kindness. Though I think it is important to be kind in most situations, I also take a tough love stance with people as I am not a big fan of whining or excuses. I'd rather express my actual opinion, rather than sugarcoat things just to spare someone's feelings.

On what occasions do you lie?

This is one of those situational things, as I am sure it is for most people, that is often for the sake of self-preservation or to withold information from others it cannot be trusted with.

Which words or phrases do you most overuse?

I use the word "actually" a lot. It is a habit I have had ever since I was a child.

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

I am working on that now. For most of my life I had tried too hard to be what I thought others wanted me to be. Now I am trying to accept who and what I am, and it has led to a much happier place in my life.

How would you like to die?

In service to my Lady, or surrounded by those I care about the most.

Describe a typical dream you might have.

It has been decades since I last slept, so I am afraid I do not recall.

Describe your worst nightmares.
Same as the previous question, I do not sleep anymore so I do not have an answer.

Stuneree

Do you, or did you, have any role models? 

@Harmonia‌ is my role-model; first and last mentor.

How do you generally treat others?

A lot better than I should, regarding heathens. 

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

None of those yet, though I'd likely not spout them anyway.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

Becoming the Dread Ecclesiarch of Transvital Corruption, which I would gladly follow the path of Apostate again to become one day.

What is your dream occupation?

...Being the Dread Ecclesiarch of Transvital Corruption

What is your most treasured possession?

None of those.

Where do you travel to most often, and why?

North of New Thera, if I'm not in Mhaldor. Best place to find fights and other conflicts.

When and where were you the happiest?

Not sure yet, though acquiring Deacon of Malevolence finally was a nice achievement for me.

What is your most marked characteristic?

I suppose my missing eye.

What is it that you most dislike?

The Occultists.

What is your greatest fear (may be a little spoiler-y? You can omit, of course)?

No need for that.

What is your greatest extravagance?

Supplies for novices, but no regrets.

Who do you most despise?

No particular person, though @Jinsun‌ would probably take first rank there.

What is your greatest regret?

None thus far. Leaving Mhaldor did nothing but teach me the value of returning.

Which talent would you most like to have?

The ability to anathemise those who taint the art of Necromancy.

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?

Indecision.

What is the trait you most deplore in others?

Those who misunderstand any and all paths to justify their own.

What do you most value in your friends?

Haven't been betrayed in Mhaldor.

What do you consider the most overrated virtue?

On what occasions do you lie?

Any time I speak to one of the Occultists, and a lot of the time that I speak to a heathen.

Which words or phrases do you most overuse?

Not sure if I do, but I'd appreciate if someone pointed it out.

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

My skill in combat needs work, if that's considered a change.

How would you like to die?

At the hands of those who seek revenge, after I've already destroyed much more.

Describe a typical dream you might have.

Being vanquished by the armies of the Good and Light, and vice-versa.

Describe your worst nightmares.
I wouldn't say that I have many nightmares... Just unpleasant dreams.

Aerek

Do you, or did you, have any role models? 

I cut my teeth under the command of the Iron Lion, and that has undoubtedly colored the whole of my leadership style. Lord Metzger was a shock-and-awe kind of leader, a man with uncompromising principles, discipline, and drive, who led the Wardens through a golden age by having vision and the ambition to achieve it, being bold enough to challenge the status quo and decisive enough to make it stick, and with the foresight to solve problems before they became problems. I would never claim to have achieved his level of ability and success, only that I have sought to lead in his style.

How do you generally treat others?

With the courtesy they deserve, and the respect they earn.

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

A man is best known by the testaments of his peers, not by his own self-laudings.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

Discovering that an opponent cures asthma before paralysis and head before arms.

What is your dream occupation?

My current ones.

What is your most treasured possession?

An Atavian feather.

Six inches from stem to tip, this long feather was plucked from an Atavian's wing. Pure white and
silky smooth to the touch, its pristine condition speaks of loving care or some supernatural quality.

Its sentimental value is exceeded only by its more mechanical blessings.

Where do you travel to most often, and why?

Adryn's Keep. I live there.

When and where were you the happiest?

The years from 4 Daedalan, 455 to about 490AF. Immediately following my Knighting, I had the pleasure of working with some of the best men and women I've ever known, in what must have been one of the largest, most active Houses in the world. All good things come to an end, of course, but through the my work in other and newer organizations, I try to re-ignite the spark of what made those years as good as they were.

What is your most marked characteristic?

I'd hope "Knighthood", though I couldn't explain all that entails in a single sitting.

What is it that you most dislike?

While I place high value on traditions and wisdom of the past, I am often chafed by strict conservative or reactionary perspectives. Whether an individual, a House, or a City, we should always seek to improve, and thus refusal to change with the times is tantamount to a refusal to learn and grow.

What is your greatest fear (may be a little spoiler-y? You can omit, of course)?

That, having accomplished much and feeling good about my life, I might slip into complacency, and become the villain I have so oft preached against.

What is your greatest extravagance?

Lord Adryn and I are neighbors, and in true upper class fashion, I can't allow his house to be nicer than mine.

Who do you most despise?

I make an effort to be a man of reason, not of emotion, and attempt to bury any grudges as I become aware of them. Those few who are gifted at inciting my involuntary ire know who they are.

What is your greatest regret?

That I did not leave the Priesthood earlier. Not because I was less a man of faith, but because I was always a Knight first. For too long that early profession was a crutch and a stumbling block that divided me from my own identity and my brethren.

Which talent would you most like to have?

I have always envied those who can sketch the images they see in their mind as easily as I might write the words I hear.

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?

I have a dry personality and tend to be excessively formal, which I've discovered often comes across as stand-offish or arrogant.

What is the trait you most deplore in others?

Dishonesty and laxity in equal measure. If you are honest or hardworking, we can disagree on every topic and I will still respect you. If you are deceitful or do not contribute, I have little to say to you.

What do you most value in your friends?

Drive. I don't do a lot of socializing. My closest friends are all the ones I work alongside, whether it's combat training or policy making.

What do you consider the most overrated virtue?

Popularity. If you don't have at least a few enemies, you're not accomplishing anything worthwhile.

On what occasions do you lie?
For my own benefit, never. A mark of Knighthood is uncompromising honesty, and a willingness to bear the consequences for your actions. That said, there are times when students need encouragement, not the stark truth.

Which words or phrases do you most overuse?

"I remember a time..." "Technically..." and "I'll take care of it." are all things I say more than I should.

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

I guess I don't really need to take Meticulous Care of these tattoos now that I make my own inks.

How would you like to die?

With no great projects left unfinished.

Describe a typical dream you might have.

Dreams are luxuries of the underworked.

Describe your worst nightmares.
Currently? Alchemists.

Ellodin

Do you, or did you, have any role models? 

Not really, but I like the way Rennyn carries himself.

How do you generally treat others?

With flowers or fruit.

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

I'll think about it when I'm done achieving.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

Complete ignorance.

What is your dream occupation?

Advisor or farmer.

What is your most treasured possession?

My mind.

Where do you travel to most often, and why?

The Primordial Forest, to pray and to think.

When and where were you the happiest?

Zanzibaar, around year 594 or so.

What is your most marked characteristic?

Speaking quietly but with clarity.

What is it that you most dislike?

Dishonesty, whether to others or to the self.

What is your greatest fear (may be a little spoiler-y? You can omit, of course)?

Finding myself deeply satisfied, because that will mean my flame has been extinguished.

What is your greatest extravagance?

I have many extravagant thoughts.

Who do you most despise?

The dishonest.

What is your greatest regret?

Not being able to sustain my writing rate throughout my many years.  Could have populated a few libraries by now.

Which talent would you most like to have?

Being born in an era where I could serve someone truly great.

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?

If I found a trait of mine undesirable, I would have already changed it.

What is the trait you most deplore in others?

Dishonesty.

What do you most value in your friends?

Veracity seems obvious, but to pick something else, intelligence.

What do you consider the most overrated virtue?

Patience.  Those who take actually pride in their patience tend to use it to justify inaction.

On what occasions do you lie?

I don't, I just make sure that I act in a way where I do not regret.

Which words or phrases do you most overuse?

Well.

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

When I was born.

How would you like to die?

Acting in support of my beliefs.

Describe a typical dream you might have.

That every adventurer is literate.

Describe your worst nightmares.
That every adventurer is illiterate.

Melodie

From discussion with others and reading through these, I'm starting to realize just how openly honest Melodie is about who she is and her life, to a point.

No wonder she gets in so much bloody trouble.

Jurixe

Yeah, so I really didn't feel like writing an article at work and uh..came here instead. <_<

It was quite difficult for me to envision Jurixe answering this, because her answers (if she answers at all) depend very much on who she's talking to. In this case, assume it's a slave doing research for a segment of the city newspaper.

Do you, or did you, have any role models? 

I do. My father, Dreadlord Carmain, has been a constant source of inspiration and a Mhaldorian stalwart that I hope to emulate. Besides that, the former Tyrannus Sabiru was also one of my greatest mentors and, despite his momentary slip in faith, what he taught myself is true. Other role models include Father Wulfen, though I never knew him personally.

How do you generally treat others?

It depends on who they are. Generally, with cool formality. Antagonism is useless if the target has done naught to earn it.

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

Perhaps scribing the only known complete adventurer record of the events of the Worldreaver within the Lucretian Athenaeum. Otherwise, hosting the Iniquitous Gala.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

A world dominated by the strength of Evil.

What is your dream occupation?

There are many, and I have been them all. I do not desire more than my current status.

What is your most treasured possession?

Attachment to material objects is a needless liability that can be freely manipulated in the wrong hands. One learns this as a Naga.

(She does, of course, have possessions that she treasures, despite what she says. Foremost of these would be one of her bracelets.)

Where do you travel to most often, and why?

Of late, Silberkral Keep. It is the home of the Nithilars.

When and where were you the happiest?

I cannot imagine why this is relevant to the interview, nor why any would recall such irrelevant details.

(A number of occasions come to mind - being titled by Sabiru, a certain moment in Lothos, and another recent moment during the Eleusian war.)

What is your most marked characteristic?

I have none. The point of a Naga is not to distinguish yourself - it is to become invisible, so that you can better see instead of being seen.

(In terms of physical appearance, probably the two long scars on her face. As for personality, perhaps her formality.)

What is it that you most dislike?

Ego. Certain individuals rest on the laurels of their past achievements and do naught but parrot them to any who would listen, without striving forward to improve on that impressive record, and then become indignant when their accomplishments fade from relevance. Or those that believe their past work entitles them to recognition now, in a different world, where they have not earned it. 

What is your greatest fear (may be a little spoiler-y? You can omit, of course)?

You do not know a Naga well if you think we will reveal our secrets, particularly our weaknesses, for full display.

(Her weakness is interpersonal. That's all I'm going to say on that, but anyone who knows Jurixe already knows what it is, because it's very obvious to people she's close to.)

What is your greatest extravagance?

The expansion of Silberkral, I suppose. However as it is a family keep, I consider it an investment for the future.

Who do you most despise?

Imbeciles that waste my time and effort. I have precious little of it to ration.

What is your greatest regret?
Not accomplishing all that I had wished to do in my positions of power.

(Truthfully, it would probably be joining Keresis's Order, but she wouldn't say that to a slave.)

Which talent would you most like to have?

The talent of words.

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?

Weakness. Even the most perfect mortal is inherently weak still. It is a curse that can never be completely expunged, though we must continue to try our hardest.

What is the trait you most deplore in others?

Apathy.

What do you most value in your friends?

Competence and diligence. 

What do you consider the most overrated virtue?

Loyalty. It means naught to speak of it, yet we proclaim it with every breath as though words mean aught. They do not.

On what occasions do you lie?

I wore the title 'Honest' for many years. I remain true to that. However, there is a difference between the truest version of the truth and something that is true, but that is not necessarily the answer.

Which words or phrases do you most overuse?

I would not know. I do not think I have any.

(Probably 'perhaps', 'naught' or 'aught'. She used to say 'Tis' a lot as well, but gradually grew out of the habit.)

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

To be more strong-willed.

How would you like to die?

In the Lord's service, having achieved all that is in my capacity to accomplish.

Describe a typical dream you might have.

I have no typical dreams.

Describe your worst nightmares.
Nor do I have nightmares.