Those of you doing NaNoWriMo might've already stumbled across
their official character questionnaire. Looking at it, and on the eve of Syb's semi-reinvention and re(self)discovery as a rogue, I thought it might be a good exercise to have a bash at.
- Name: Sybilla Bravi'os
- Age: 106 years old
- Height: A handspan above the average human
- Eye color: Striking malachite
- Physical appearance: Gaunt, deer-like appearance (elongated features, a la Tsol'aa), rusty-red hair, dry and bony physique.
- Strange or unique physical attributes: Considering this is Achaea, she still has all her limbs/fingers/eyes etc. Maybe the Mark of the Twin scar?
- Favorite clothing style/outfit: Roman style stolae, most recently in shades of blue.
- Where does he or she live? What is it like there? Now, nowhere. The quintessential wanderer.
- Defining gestures/movements (i.e., curling his or her lip when he or she speaks, always keeping his or her eyes on the ground, etc.): The signature Bravi'os "gestures vaguely", "lewd gestures", but otherwise relying on the Viatrix upbringing with languid, graceful movements, and upper-class manners.
- Things about his or her appearance he or she would most like to change: She's not particularly body conscious, but probably some scarring here or there.
- Speaking style (fast, talkative, monotone, etc.): Rich and smoky voice, depending on her audience she can go from convivial storytelling to acerbic put-downs.
- Pet peeves: Giggling, vapid people.
- Fondest memory: Anatomy lessons in Fire and Spice, as that was the last memorable everyday event where (most) everyone she loved was together.
- Hobbies/interests: Tailoring, ritualism, obscure lore and traditions, seafaring.
- Special skills/abilities: ??? [Can't think of anything]
- Insecurities: The usual inadequacy and abandonment issues.
- Quirks/eccentricities: Does drowning babies count?
- Temperament (easygoing, easily angered, etc.): Aloof and non-committal with the general populace, but very familiar and veering towards jovial amongst close social circles.
- Negative traits: Slow to execute, secretive to a fault, overly critical when cornered.
- Things that upset him or her: Feeling useless or overlooked.
- Things that embarrass him or her: Being shown up when it comes to intellectual pursuits.
- This character is highly opinionated about: Used to be the purity of the occult. Now her temperament is blissfully moderate.
- Any phobias? Spiders (she's overcome this when she hunts them, but can't deal with pet spiders still), deep/dark waters.
- Things that make him or her happy: Old friends, new journal smell, rain, one-off decorations, a straight sail through the sea of Screamed Prayers.
- Family (describe): As yet undetermined. She remembers a near-drowning when very young, and we therefore suspect she was one of Taraus' girl-children. Unclear how she survived, but has been a foundling stray adopted and raised as Viatrix until the Bravi'os, in true gypsy fashion, came back to claim their dues. So, Taraus (mother), Merador (beloved uncle-brother), Watchman (new father figure), Morro/Mariya (adoptive sisters), Colivar (uhm, best not talk about this), Amunet (adoptive mother), Orklanishkal (father figure), Fitz (begrudging father figure/elder brother figure) etc.
- Deepest, darkest secret: Gives sweets/presents to orphans/Theran children around Mayaween and Logosmas.
- Reason he or she kept this secret for so long: Detests people attributing kindly, motherly qualities to her.
- Other people’s opinions of this character (What do people like about this character? What do they dislike about this character?): I've no idea. I guess she's like Marmite - love it or hate it?
- Favorite bands/songs/type of music: Scarlatan concerts are a guilty pleasure but there's none so far she'd rate. Sea-shanties are a favourite.
- Favorite movies: N/A
- Favorite TV shows: N/A
- Favorite books: Folkloristic stories
- Favorite foods: Fish. Mangoes.
- Favorite sports/sports teams: Foozle
- Political views: Indifferent/not applicable. A well-oiled autocracy, probably.
- Religion/philosophy of life: Vastarian until recently. Now looking for something else.
- Physical health: Recovering junkie.
- Dream vacation: Probably a Zanzibaar beach trip.
- Description of his or her house: Doesn't have a house now.
- Description of his or her bedroom: In the Viatrix mansion, a sandstone chamber with a large window overlooking the gardens and lake.
- Any pets? A flock of various birds.
- Best thing that has ever happened to this character: Becoming Demiurge.
- Worst thing that has ever happened to this character: The Occultists House being destroyed.
- Superstitions: Many.
- Three words to describe this character: "Stone cold bitch" would be nice, but I don't think it's applicable to her yet.
- If a song played every time this character walked into the room, what song would it be?
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Name: Verrucht Dawyn
Age: 381 years old
Height: Average?
Eye color: Grey with bronze flecks
Physical appearance: For the most part, he has some militaristic bearing, but it's all in the past, reflective of his current path in life. He's completely covered in tattoos with feathers braided into his goatee (large, from atavians) and in his long, white hair (paradise bird feathers). He looks pretty jungle savage, which makes his citizenship and position interesting. I've always liked the fact that someone who looks like a tribal savage is Imperiate of a city of decorum and public propriety.
Strange or unique physical attributes: Completely covered in a single contiguous tattoo.
Favorite clothing style/outfit: He has a couple outfits, but his favourite is one that he designed with Kez that is very Nereian Battle-Priest-y.
Where does he or she live? What is it like there? He lives in Cyrene. It's pretty alright. For the most part, when people are working towards common goals and people are helping one another, it's pretty utopian. When it's not like that, it's really frustrating.
Defining gestures/movements (i.e., curling his or her lip when he or she speaks, always keeping his or her eyes on the ground, etc.): A lot of nodding and inclining with his fist over his heart, a uniquely Cyrenian gesture. There's probably stuff other people could tell you that just don't come to mind.
Things about his or her appearance he or she would most like to change: He might like having short hair, but… he is who he is.
Speaking style (fast, talkative, monotone, etc.): His voice is urbane, however his speaking style is a bit more brusque and blunt. He often speaks in several shorter sentences instead of waiting to fully round out a fully idea, letting things develop as he speaks.
Pet peeves: Um, gosh. Lots? It really depends on his mood, sometimes he's willing to just let everything slide, sometimes he just quickly gets frustrated with people. When I asked someone what my pet peeve was they told me: Stupid people. Seems right.
Fondest memory: When Lord Neraeos told him that he was a perfect Nereian.
Hobbies/interests: Running cities. He's working on trying to be more of a scholar, but it's not really catching.
Special skills/abilities: He's been told he has a lot of patience, and a way of explaining things that simplifies them without being condescending. For the stupid people, that means he doesn't talk down to them.
Insecurities: He doesn't really have a lot of insecurities lately. Maybe just family disappearing as they tend to do over time and being alone without any family left around.
Quirks/eccentricities: While often rather serious, he sometimes goes into a bit of a silly spiral about mundane things, making him seem much more lighthearted than he might feel.
Temperament (easygoing, easily angered, etc.): When in a bad mood, he can be a little too quick to point the mood at anyone who might bother him, rather than just the people who deserve it. However, for the most part he's pretty easy-going and he tries to be professional.
Negative traits: Dislikes confrontation. He might do it, but he hates it and sometimes will put it off if possible. Sometimes over-promises and then gets caught up in having to rush things to get them done on time, or just ignore the time frames and let things happen when they can. It's not very common, but it happens.
Things that upset him or her: Stupid people and stupid things.
Things that embarrass him or her: Being made a big deal of for any reason.
This character is highly opinionated about: Pretty much anything he has an opinion about. He doesn't feel like you half-ass something like having an opinion, if you're going to waffle then why bother having an opinion.
Any phobias? None.
Things that make him or her happy: Things going well in Cyrene, his wife, his family and his friends.
Family (describe): Parents are Zahra and Jardel, neither of which he really had much occasion to spend time with growing up. Basically grew up amongst his friends and in his Guild, this leads him to try to be a better parent than he had. He tends to broadcast this familial feeling out towards others around him as well, he's very protective of his people, including his eight million and a half daughters.
Deepest, darkest secret: When he joined the Church and Cyrene the last time, he did so only to serve Neraeos' purposes and didn't really care about either one. Over time, that changed vastly with Cyrene, however.
Reason he or she kept this secret for so long: Just that good?
Other people’s opinions of this character (What do people like about this character? What do they dislike about this character?): I would imagine people who like him mostly think that he's a decent enough leader and he's an alright guy overall, despite this or that. People dislike that he's brusque and kind of an asshole, especially when he either doesn't like you or doesn't want to be dealing with you. However, I hope that even people who think he's an asshole still finds him to be fair, as he works so very hard to be fair, especially when he doesn't want to be.
Favorite foods: Fizzy lemonade and shaved ice. Maybe burnt custard too.
Political views: At first it was mostly about the preservation of the way of life of Cyrene, but lately it's been more about improving that way of life and making a better Cyrene while holding onto the roots of the past.
Religion/philosophy of life: He's a Nereian through and through, but what that means depends on who you are. His philosophy of life, especially lately is "It doesn't cost anything to be nice" how that works in the long run, we'll see.
Physical health: Perfectly fine.
Dream vacation: Somewhere quiet with a warm beach and his wife.
Description of his or her house: Underground forest and garden.
Description of his or her bedroom: Inconspicuous.
Any pets? Yes.
Best thing that has ever happened to this character: Neraeos, in all that it entails. What lead to it, what came from it and what he learned from the Order.
Worst thing that has ever happened to this character: His first wife suiciding, destroying the journal she made for him.
Superstitions: Mostly sea-based stuff. Caspiites are bad news, kids.
Three words to describe this character: Mostly Benevolent Dictator
If a song played every time this character walked into the room, what song would it be? The song that Kandra picked for Verrucht a whole ago was this, so it might as well work: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fm660vIn8Tg
Serpent fangs, which she keeps all the time mostly because it's easier, and serpent was her original class. A scar her ex-husband left on her cheek.
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One of the symptoms of an approaching nervous breakdown is the belief that one's work is terribly important
41. If a song played every time this character walked into the room, what song would it be? Vangelis - Antarctic EchoesName: Oceana Dawyn
Age: 229 years old
Height: Average
Eye color: Green-blue, like her father.
Physical appearance: A beautiful siren with shells and pearls in her blue hair, which has a few green streaks and runs down her back in curly waves.
Strange or unique physical attributes: Blue hair
Favorite clothing style/outfit: She is usually wearing a Nereian priestess's gown and a cloak. More casual, it would be ocean-themed clothing, skirts or gowns, no trousers. And sandals, because it is the closest to being barefoot.
Where does he or she live? What is it like there? She has a small house in Eleusis and on her ship, a grove in the Aureliana. Her family home is in Cyrene. She favours a simple, practical design combined with a feeling of comfort and safety.
Defining gestures/movements (i.e., curling his or her lip when he or she speaks, always keeping his or her eyes on the ground, etc.): Flailing her quarterstaff and touching people's foreheads with it. She has her own soft laugh, with a smile which brightens her face.
Things about his or her appearance he or she would most like to change: Nothing. I am quite content about her appearance.
Speaking style (fast, talkative, monotone, etc.): She speaks either in short, direct sentences or in more careful, euphemistic sentences, depending on the situation.
Pet peeves: Swearing. She -almost- never does, and dislikes it when others do.
Fondest memory: Her Nereian wedding. S'hris Neraeos!
Hobbies/interests: Fishing, exploring, teaching, Mariners and the oceans.
Special skills/abilities: She is patient and a good listener. She is also able to organise and get things done.
Insecurities: Doubts: she sometimes questions the choices she made in the past and wonders if things would be better if she had chosen differently.
Quirks/eccentricities: Her humour can be a bit quirky.
Temperament (easygoing, easily angered, etc.): Gentle and quiet. She is not easily angered, but when she is, she will remember it a long time.
Negative traits: She is a very private person who will only open up when she trusts a person. This can take a while. Her direct manner of speaking has been known to shock some people.
Things that upset him or her: Family members who go dormant. Not being able to accomplish things for the people in her care.
Things that embarrass him or her: Not always being able to express herself in the way she wants to, or not fast enough.
This character is highly opinionated about: People she feels responsible for. Her house and city. Freedom of opinion and speech. Second chances.
Any phobias? None.
Things that make him or her happy: Things going well in her organisations, spending time with her husband and their children.
Family (describe): Her parents are Kaitlynn Lighthawk and Delphinus Windancer. Tankara is her other mother from her marriage to Kaitlynn. She is a single child. She gave her husband more daughters than sons, most of them are dormant. They also have a few adopted children.
Deepest, darkest secret: Not revealing it. It's a secret, after all.
Reason he or she kept this secret for so long: She is like a clam when it comes to secrets.
Other people’s opinions of this character (What do people like about this character? What do they dislike about this character?): I would imagine people who like her mostly think that she is friendly, trustworthy and that she really cares. I suppose people who dislike her find her stubborn.
Favorite foods: Mango, because it reminds her of her mother. Burnt custard, because it reminds her of her engagement. Lemon pie, because it reminds her of her wedding. Otherwise, seafood!
Political views: She is on the nurturing, caretaking side of the Nature faction.
Religion/philosophy of life: Nereian!
Physical health: No issues that her grove can't cure.
Dream vacation: Somewhere quiet with a warm beach and her husband.
Description of his or her house: A sanctuary that reminds her of the sanctuary in the Temple of Neraeos that she misses, as it is no longer accessible.
Description of his or her bedroom: Private.
Any pets? Yes, a fair few. My father buying me a one at the pet shop remains a fond memory. Too bad the shop is gone. Now I have an otter, a hermit crab, a Thalassan kitten, an alligator, a ghost bat, a firefly, a tortoise, a wolf pup. No birds though!
Best thing that has ever happened to this character: I agree with Verrucht: Neraeos, in all that it entails. What lead to it, what came from it and what she learned from the Order.
Worst thing that has ever happened to this character: The loss of the Ancient Circle of Druids. She is a practical and adaptive woman though, and the event made her stronger and provided her with new insights and challenges.
Superstitions: Part of her religion more than a superstition: asking the Caspeids for their blessing before setting sail.
Three words to describe this character: Gentle, generous, enabler.
And you won't understand the cause of your grief...
...But you'll always follow the voices beneath.
41. If a song played every time this character walked into the room, what song would it be? Wendy Rule - Guided By VenusName: Kyrra de Wydd
Age: 369
Height: Tall, just brushing that six foot mark.
Eye color: Molten amber.
Physical appearance: Atavian, a lithe physique with graceful poise. She has shoulder-length burnished copper hair with gold tips. It used to be waist-length with gold streaks.
Strange or unique physical attributes: Tawny wings.
Favorite clothing style/outfit: Her favourite style is loosely Grecian, mixing metal collars and corsets with flowing gowns. She's almost always in her form-fitting armour of Dala'myrr chitin and chain though when not in dragon, under which she usually pairs leather leggings or trousers with boots. Often she designs these to match with her flowing diaphanous tunic.
Where does he or she live? What is it like there? Though residing in Ashtan for the last century, she is spending more and more time at her home in the Tundra. She finds solace within the wintry hinterlands, and enjoys the regal elegance of her mansion.
Defining gestures/movements (i.e., curling his or her lip when he or she speaks, always keeping his or her eyes on the ground, etc.): I suppose the way she runs her hands down the length of a totem.
Things about his or her appearance he or she would most like to change: Her eyes, she always wanted the blue-grey of the royal Arcardian family line. I do wish that Atavians weren't such a crappy race for knight classes
Speaking style (fast, talkative, monotone, etc.): With a refined and velvety voice, she often thinks before she speaks. She is quite blunt at times.
Pet peeves: Stupid people, lazy people, people that whine a lot, people that never do what they say they will.
Fondest memory: Lady Selene marrying @Khairt and Kyrra on her plot of bluebells in Cyrene. They said "Forever" and the union was blessed by the Goddess of Love.
Hobbies/interests: Totemwork, shopkeeping, crafting, paperwork.
Special skills/abilities: An absolute love for all things totems is the most special thing ever.
Insecurities: She can be very unforgiving and holds onto grudges for a long time.
Quirks/eccentricities: Verbose communications. She's not one for short and sweet responses a lot of the time, especially in letters or messages. I like to think of it as being really, really thorough.
Temperament (easygoing, easily angered, etc.): Polite and indifferent sometimes to people she doesn't know. A whirlwind of enthusiastic motivation a lot of the time.
Negative traits: Impatience.
Things that upset him or her: People that betray her trust, primarily. However, she sometimes gets upset on behalf of other people when they are victims of harassment or bullying.
Things that embarrass him or her: Stupidity and people engaging in stupidity. Excessive drinking and drug use.
This character is highly opinionated about: Totems and Ashtan's Chancellery.
Any phobias? Disappointing @Jhui and @Khairt divorcing her are probably her biggest phobias, but generally being forced to choose between things that she loves.
Things that make him or her happy: Totems! Accomplishing things and having lots to do because she hates just sitting around. She always needs to be working on something. Getting to spend time with the people that she cares about.
Family (describe): Despite having quite a large and extended family now, her relationship with her mother Mulciber was not so great in the beginning. She worships the ground her father @Jhui walks on and always wants to make him proud of her. She treasures her husband and her children very much. She really dotes on her great something grandbaby @Dairon. She has really important people in her life that she considers family that aren't blood though, like @Dunn, @Mizik, @Jarrod, and @Nemutaur. Two people that will always have a place in her heart are @Verrucht and @Oceana, because no matter what direction her life takes or the decisions that she makes, they always love and support her.
Deepest, darkest secret: She's thankful every time her husband says no to more children.
Reason he or she kept this secret for so long: She doesn't want to disappoint people that are really hopeful and set on her for a parent.
Other people’s opinions of this character (What do people like about this character? What do they dislike about this character?): She tends to not really be aware of or really care about other's opinions of her generally. She does receive frequent praise for the amount of work she does within Ashtan, and those that like her tend to adore her for the most part. Most people know her for her love of totems.
Favorite foods: Strawberries and cream.
Political views: Hail Chaos? She supports the political agenda of Ashtan. Her personal views lean on the idealistic side.
Religion/philosophy of life: A balanced mix of the teachings of Selene and Vastar.
Physical health: She has an inability to relax, so at times she is stressed and tired because she pushes herself too much.
Dream vacation: The Eye of the Storm.
Description of his or her house: Within Cyrene, it was a little manor house with a courtyard garden and it very upper-class. Within Ashtan, it's a small abode that basically consists of an open plan work room with a library/study upstairs. Within the Tundra, there's plans for a grand mansion that will likely be under construction for some time yet.
Description of his or her bedroom: A sanctuary, dark and misty. A lot of mahogany furniture. In Cyrene.
Any pets? Primarily her feisty hellcat kitten, Xynders, whom she found wandering along the Prelatorian Highway and decided to adopt. She also has a Tundra wolf pup that likes to frolic around in the Tundra.
Best thing that has ever happened to this character: Moving from Cyrene to Ashtan, and having people say that Kyrra just flourished as a person. It's as though her she didn't really start living up until that point.
Worst thing that has ever happened to this character: Selene dying to Bal'met. Being Beloved was the foundation of Kyrra's life, who she was, and Selene meant everything to her. That loss was truly heartbreaking and changed everything, leaving her feeling lost and without any sort of sense of direction for a long time.
Superstitions: Less of a superstition and more religious really. She sometimes visits the Temple of Love and Beauty, or Selene's memorial during Ero to reflect on things as she used to do during the Beloved's Ero prayer rituals. During Aeguary, she gives offerings to Vastar and tries to attend the annual Storm cleansing rituals.
Three words to describe this character: Beloved. Generous. Quiet.
41. If a song played every time this character walked into the room, what song would it be? Joe Esposito - You're The Best AroundName: Aesi Jinx
Age: 30
Height: Average, 5'11
Eye color:
Physical appearance:
Strange or unique physical attributes: Scar under eye
Favorite clothing style/outfit: Dawnblade uniform, or scales.
Where does he or she live? What is it like there? Targossas. Incredible.
Defining gestures/movements (i.e., curling his or her lip when he or she speaks, always keeping his or her eyes on the ground, etc.): huzzah emote.
Things about his or her appearance he or she would most like to change: Nothing. Likes himself.
Speaking style (fast, talkative, monotone, etc.): confident. Thinks before he speaks. Truth hurts but it is what it is.
Pet peeves: People whom cannot do anything on their own.
Fondest memory: Ascending to dragonhood. Parade of Blades close second.
Hobbies/interests: Hunting, Fighting, Learning about previous two.
Special skills/abilities: um. Mind like a steel trap, full of wet mice.
Insecurities: being alone.
Quirks/eccentricities: Enjoys having fun. Does not like to spend time amongst fun police.
Temperament (easygoing, easily angered, etc.): easy going, full respect until you give me a reason otherwise.
Negative traits: I selected only optimal traits.
Things that upset him or her: People who pick on those smaller than them. Bullies.
Things that embarrass him or her: Not a lot. I spend time around @Tesha!
This character is highly opinionated about: Hunting.
Any phobias? erm, not sure. Haven't found one yet.
Things that make him or her happy: Fighting!
Family (describe): Having quite possibly the most wonderful adoptive mother in @Ariettie !
Deepest, darkest secret: n/a
Reason he or she kept this secret for so long: n/a
Other people’s opinions of this character (What do people like about this character? What do they dislike about this character?): Good question. Let me know.
Favorite foods: Oysters!
Political views: Bloodsworn and Lumarch's business.
Religion/philosophy of life: Don't piss in my cornflakes and we're going to get along.
Physical health: Well?
Dream vacation: The Garden of the Gods.
Description of his or her house: Who writes room descriptions. Two floors. living room, stairway, hallway, bedroom.
Description of his or her bedroom: Wouldn't you like to know?
Any pets? Tundra wolf pup. Snowwy!
Best thing that has ever happened to this character: Achieving Dragon!
Worst thing that has ever happened to this character: Going to keep this to myself.
Superstitions: none come to mind.
Three words to describe this character: Strong, Valorous, Kind
Age: 240 years young
Height: Half a head taller then an average Mhun woman
(When I created her I wanted her to be a really awkward person so she would well aware of her differences and through herself into study)
Eye color: The left is cerulean blue and the right a dark burgundy.
(She was going to be a bitch, so I gave her dog eyes. I decided later to wrap a superstition around them. I think I surprised Kaevan in my malefic interview when he asked about my eyes and I didn't weave some story about demon possession.)
Physical appearance: Tall and slender, straight posture, unfashionable brown bob haircut, moderately fair features.
Strange or unique physical attributes: Her eyes.
(There are others as well but what's the point of hiding stuff for intrigue if you're going to advertise it to everyone. It kills the mystery, you know?)
Favorite clothing style: She wears things that are comfortable and practical. Her current everyday dress is a lose roman style peasant dress. Very simple, elbow length sleeves and a knee length skirt. All her dresses have been white with blue details/accessories. She ALWAYS wears her two-toned explorer boots, even in ball gowns.
Where does he or she live? What is it like there? She's a wanderer. Yeah just a wanderer. She roams around around around around. Actually, she use to stay in her grove which was a burnt glade until Gaia blessed it and it became fertile again. Lots of lovely sapling pines, ivory stones with silver flecks, budding grass and of course the special rose that grows there (Thanks Aurora!) There is also her ship, which is full of dead people and lots a kelp hanging about to help with the smell.
Defining gestures/movements: She use to be known for her smirks and grunts, now I would say they have evolved into demure smiles, polite inclinations and brief frowns as she pensively thinks about thinks.
Things about her appearance she would most like to change: A few things, but that's why she keeps them hidden, so people don't know about them.
Speaking style: She had a 'warm, caramel voice' for a time and she sings as an alto. Her pronunciation is very important to her since common is her second language so she tries to make sure everything is clear and well enunciated. The language concern also means she tries to keep things short and concise with strangers so there is less words for her to potentially mess up.
Pet peeves: Blind recitation of information especially theological statements. It shows that you're just giving lip service instead of giving the phrase proper examination. People who are long-winded and use lots of big words. Sometimes I/she loses track of what the point actually is and feels like people are trying to hide stupid things behind. Waste, she grew up not having a lot and being thankful for what she was given she she hates to see people waste things.
Fondest memory: PFFFFFFFFFFFT! Memory? fuck that. Let's pluralise that shit: Gildenlow (a much higher ranking mhaldorian) randomly tracking to her, beating the crap out of her and then proposing to her with the axe (accept or die). Being out at sea while she was cursed and the weird old Triton that kept her company though he couldn't speak anything understandable. Talking to Aerek in the meadow of Cyrene when I returned from dormancy and making him a crown of flowers. Purely professional letters between Aerek and Tahquil about the merits and ethics of Alchemy and then the letters when they were awkwardly trying to feel out the feelings of the other person and at the same time not letting themselves hope for anything. Trying to be a mother to Autio. Last but not least of course, beautiful Neraeos and everything about Him.
(As a player: Going to the inferno with Nocroth, Kaevan and Herenicus (the ogliarchy of the Congregation at the time) to retrieve a demon and learning they only 'took the Droch incase a sacrifice is needed' ranks highly up there.)
Hobbies/interests: Gardening, painting with watercolours, anything sea related, plunks along on her mandolin in private
Special skills/abilities: Not really, however she uses a lot of her class skills in her RP. Her connection to nature to help with her gardening, using viridian to reach high places or meeting Aodfionn eye-to eye when he was trying to intimidate her with his height. She holds a bardiche proficiency, that's pretty special right?
Insecurities: OH SO MANY.
Quirks/eccentricities: She has 'moments of whimsy' where she'll find amusement in little things. It's a bit disconcerting for those about her since. Like watching Willem Dafoe get an idea for a hilarious prank that he can't tell anyone about just yet kind of disconcerting.
Temperament: Patient but as subtle as a warhammer to the face.
Negative traits: Will correct any mistake she says someone make. As subtle as a warhammer to the face. If she doesn't like you and she can throw you from your stride with a sentence you bet she's going to.
Things that upset her: She gets annoyed or angry, not upset.
Things that embarrass her: Recognition for things she considers trivial or a basic duty. If something she tries to hide is found out.
This character is highly opinionated about: Lipservice to a cause or ideal is nearly on par with being an enemy to it.
Any phobias? Not a phobia, but she HATES feathers. She's recently become more tolerant of Atavians in her mellowing out but she is still highly suspicious of them.
Things that make her happy: Intellectual conversation, her hobbies, floating free in the sea like Maeander taught her.
Family: Araval, from the Scriptorium in the Black Cathedral. She's the closest thing to a mother Tahquil had. She saved Tahquil and educated her through ages young-eighteen. On Araval's behalf though it was a pure slave/master realtionship. Gack gave her a damaged slave to mock her because scroll work isn't even worth a slave. Araval took that slave and groomed her into a perfect Mhaldorian citizen as a huge fuck you back to Gack. Autio is the son she is so proud of, however she's never had a child before so the relationship was very strained and awkward. Vignotte is the daughter she was so disappointed in she refused to mark her on her bloodline in Delos.
Deepest, darkest secret: Nope. Lol, it's called a secret. Wouldn't be such a deep dark secret is I blab it all of forums.
Reason she kept this secret for so long: She still keeps it, because it is a secret.
Other people’s opinions of this character: Probably a harsh, emotionless bitch. She cares deeply for those close to her but those can be counted on one hand that's been in a horrific industrial accident.
Favorite books: Her current works in progress.
Favorite foods: She likes rather plain foods because practicality. Waste not, want not.
Religion/philosophy of life: Nerian, though not an official member. She places a lot of weight in the Path of Equilibrium and how people have differing balances.
Physical health: Good.
Dream vacation: There is always the joke that Aerek will retire and they'll both go to some remote tropical island where no one can find them.
Description of his or her house: Just the captain's quarters on her ship. Though if she ever made a mainland house it would probably look like a hobbit house. Dem soft curving eaves... mmmmm...
Description of his or her bedroom: Since it is only a single room. ------ A modest portion of the cabin has been sectioned off as a private alcove for the ship's captain to seek refuge from her crew. Thick strands of kelp hang sporadically along the partition wall, absorbing the questionable smell of the undead crew as well as keeping the damp away from the sheath of papers piled neatly on the cedar shelves on the opposite wall. The shelves bear other items as well : A quill and inkpot, a dirty box of watercolour paints, a small silver brazier burning incense and an array of seemingly random items that have been acquired during the captain's lifetime. The rest of the cabin is sparse, two chairs stored against the hull, a table that doubles as a work desk and a simple, low bed barely big enough for a human pair or a single dragon. Hung from the ceiling, lights cast a soft glow over the area, lending to the warm and personable feeling to the space.
Any pets? Varniis, the notic water dragon, a Siroccian fighting kitten, a dingo puppy, deathhead's moth, a snowy owl, my baby pangolin (<3), and a lionfish.
Best thing that has ever happened to this character: Living
Worst thing that has ever happened to this character: Wearing Apollyon's curse for 6-8 RL months. (I honestly stopped counting and figured I had it for the rest of Tahquil's life)
Superstitions:
- Eat what you earn to eat or else you will grow fat and lazy: Red meat if you have hunted, fish if you have fished, and vegetables if you have done neither.
- Always throw the first fish of the day back into the sea.
- Always throw a handful of gold into ocean as thanks if you have had a profitable trip.
Not hers but superstitions I made for Moghedu because out of all the races they seem like they would have ridiculous fear of the different(sorry guys):
If a song played every time this character walked into the room, what song would it be? Silence.
BOPPLE HEADBANDS? PURPLE GLITTER LIPSTICK?
Name: Antonius Agarwaen
Age: 374
Height: Approximately six feet
Eye color: Blue
Physical appearance: Satyr. Impressively muscled as a consequence of spending his entire life swinging swords and walking around in plate armour. Dark brown hair that falls to his shoulders, and hair of the same colour on his goat legs. Serious case of resting bitch (murder?) face.
Strange or unique physical attributes: He's relatively unremarkable when it comes to physical features.
Favorite clothing style: Plate armour and scabbards. He feels naked (and not just because it usually means he literally is) if he's not wearing them. If he wears other clothes, he's always preferred kilts to trousers, leggings, etc.
Where does he or she live? What is it like there? He lives in Targossas.
Defining gestures/movements: He frowns a lot, so I guess that would be it.
Things about his appearance he would most like to change: None that come to mind.
Speaking style: When he speaks, he generally does so with confidence and authority. He prefers simple words that he knows will be understood.
Pet peeves: People who whine about inconsequential things. Unjustified arrogance.
Fondest memory: Being Knighted (the first time) by the Paladins is the answer he'd probably give publicly.
Hobbies/interests: Hunting, occasionally fighting, buying artefacts.
Special skills/abilities: Hitting things really hard?
Insecurities: None.
Quirks/eccentricities: He very rarely smiles, but laughs and his eyes sparkle (I overuse that damn sparkle emote) when he finds things amusing.
Temperament: He has absolutely no patience for idiocy, and otherwise merely tolerates others. There are a very few exceptions that he's quite close to. He's generally a bit anti-social and prefers to do things by himself rather than being slowed down by others.
Negative traits: Impatience.
Things that upset her: Making stupid mistakes that result in his death. People who don't block when they should and block when they shouldn't.
Things that embarrass him: Most forms of public affection.
This character is highly opinionated about: The proper way to fight as a Knight.
Any phobias? None.
Things that make him happy: Slaying heretics, especially with Damnation.
Family: All his close family is dormant.
Deepest, darkest secret: Nice try.
Reason he kept this secret for so long: It's not something he's willing to share with anybody.
Other people’s opinions of this character: No idea.
Favorite books: The Holy Codex.
Favorite foods: He rarely eats, usually only doing so when given food by others. Strawberries and cream has memories attached, so possibly that. He'd likely never eat it again for the same reason though.
Favorite sport: Jousting.
Political views: The Bloodsworn decide who will lead Targossas and he's happy with that.
Religion/philosophy of life: Aarashi.
Physical health: Exceptional.
Dream vacation: It's more of a when than a where, but not saying anything else.
Description of his house: He doesn't have a house. If he sleeps, it's generally in the barracks in Targossas.
Description of his bedroom: The barracks in Targossas is the closest thing to a bedroom for him.
Any pets? He has a tiny black kitten. He also has a falcon, a war horse and a blood steed, but he'd not really consider those pets.
Best thing that has ever happened to this character: He'd likely say being Knighted by the Paladins, but there are a lot to choose from.
Worst thing that has ever happened to this character: He probably wouldn't be willing to answer this question.
Superstitions: Not so much a superstition, but he dislikes using another man's weapon.
Three words to describe this character: Paladin. If you really need three, here's two more: Paladin. Paladin.
If a song played every time this character walked into the room, what song would it be? No clue.
Results of disembowel testing | Knight limb counter | GMCP AB files
art stream / twitter / ko-fi
"Gilgamesh, where are you hurrying to? You will never find that [everlasting] life for which you are looking. When the gods created man they allotted to him death, but life they retained in their own keeping. As for you, Gilgamesh, fill your belly with good things; day and night, night and day, dance and be merry, feast and rejoice. Let your clothes be fresh, bathe yourself in water, cherish the little child that holds your hand, and make your wife happy in your embrace; for this too is the lot of man."
· Name: Gamden Obuun
· Age: 179 years old.
· Height: About 6 foot
· Eye color: Cognac hue with flecks of a deep ocean blue
· Physical appearance: Roughened appearance, raven-hued hair pulled back and tied together.Black stubble and tanned skin
· Strange or unique physical attributes:
· Favorite clothing style/outfit: Loose fitted clothes, easy for sailing and climbing ropes.
· Where does he or she live? What is it like there? In the Cabin of his one ship, its silent and safe
· Defining gestures/movements (i.e., curling his or her lip when he or she speaks, always keeping his or her eyes on the ground, etc.): Grinning like an idiot sometimes,chuckles when making rude or silly jokes
· Things about his or her appearance he or she would most like to change: Not really anything
· Speaking style (fast, talkative, monotone, etc.): Normal, smiling a lot
· Pet peeves: Rude people, 18year old newbies acting like 4 year olds
· Fondest memory: Buying my first ship, buying 500k worth of inks from @Kayeil to keep the conversation going.
· Hobbies/interests: Sailing nr1,Hunting..finding rare and unique stuffs(newly acquired expensive hobby)
· Special skills/abilities: My lame jokes
· Insecurities: Communication,English is my second language so I get misunderstood sometimes or making stupid grammar/spelling mistakes
· Quirks/eccentricities: Opposite of @Kayeil, leaving stuff all over the place, unorganised
· Temperament (easygoing, easily angered, etc.): Friendly, caring ...Becomes a force of nature when feeling mistreated or someone close to him getting hurt
· Negative traits: Stubborn, too trusting
· Things that upset him or her: People looking down on others because of background or capabilities
· Things that embarrass him or her: Not knowing his Achaean history and sounding like an complete idiot in an educated conversation
· This character is highly opinionated about: Trust
· Any phobias? Snakes/Vipers/Anacondas/Snake like creatures
· Things that make him or her happy: Working for something and obtaining it
· Family (describe): son of @Anaidiana, his awesome mother..special note to his brother @Garis and @Kaiu..both awesome people
· Deepest, darkest secret: Never fired a ship weapon before
· Reason he or she kept this secret for so long: No follower of Neraeos or avid sailor would/should admit this
· Other people’s opinions of this character (What do people like about this character? What do they dislike about this character?): Ask them
· Favorite bands/songs/type of music: Himself when he is drunk on rum ,singing and sailing
· Favorite movies: N/A
· Favorite TV shows: N/A
· Favorite books: Uneducated
· Favorite foods: Red Meats
· Favorite sports/sports teams: N/A
· Political views: Neutral
· Religion/philosophy of life: Follower of Neraeos
· Physical health: Fit and Healthy
· Dream vacation: Remote Island
· Description of his or her house: His ship, big plans in the making though
· Description of his or her bedroom: The floor of his cabin
· Any pets? Never had a pet yet
· Best thing that has ever happened to this character: Dragonhood + @Kayeil
· Worst thing that has ever happened to this character: Going dormant finding his city swimming under the water upon returning..more bummed about the Sentaari though…Returning to hunt for dragon and never be social enough
· Superstitions: If you skip around a circle of mushrooms you might get teleported to a different area
· Three words to describe this character: Stubborn,Hardworking,Generous
· If a song played every time this character walked into the room, what song would it be?
Not sure if it will pull through, Macklemore..Downtown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGhoLcsr8GASite: https://github.com/trevize-achaea/scripts/releases
Thread: http://forums.achaea.com/discussion/4064/trevizes-scripts
Latest update: 9/26/2015 better character name handling in GoldTracker, separation of script and settings, addition of gold report and gold distribute aliases.