Post by ElrosTarMinitarsus on Dec 29, 2004 12:34:42 GMT -5
CHARACTER INFO, NO NUMBERS YET
- Family
What were the character's parent(s) or guardian like? Stern but even handed
Does the character have any siblings? 4
Does the character have a family of their own, or did they? no
Do they ever intend to settle down if they don't? not at this time
What about other relatives; were any memorable for any reasons? Uncle Lio Valikor was a decorated war veteran
What is the current status of any of the character's relatives,
i.e. alive, dead, missing, estranged, ill, enslaved, imprisoned, divorced, etc.? unknown
Were there any skeletons in the family closet? unknown at this time
- Home
Where was the character raised? In the forest of Moonwood
What was the family's status in terms of wealth, social, and local standing? Middle-upper
Did the family move at all? No
Does the character have a home of their own? no
- Childhood/Adolescence
What was the character like as a child/adolescent? Obedient, cheerful, reverent
Were any childhood/adolescent friends or enemies particularly memorable? One of the other Eleven houses, The Ohmfordia, were always competing aginst the Vali's in all things
Were any childhood/adolescence events particularly memorable? The first hunt
Did the character learn any skills as a child/adolescent? Hunting, fishing, survival, Bowyer/Fletching
- Professional History
Why did the character enter the profession they did? For the protection of the Elven race
How did the character receive their training? From his father
Did they find any of it particularly difficult or easy? Difficult mastering the arcane
Has the character done anything particularly notable since
completing their training? Has led several parties to defeat monsters and evil beings
What contacts, friends, enemies or mentors did the character
make while training, or pursuing their career? Unknown at this time
Personality
The character's personality defines how they are roleplayed, and should be detailed bearing in mind the character's Background, as described above. Consider how the character's upbringing, family, past experiences, etc. affected their worldview, morality, and so on, and if they turned out the way they did because of, or in spite of, their Background. Consider how they fit their cultural stereotype, and how they differ from it.
- Attitudes
What does the character like/love? Freedom, outdoors
What does the character dislike/hate? evil
What is the character's attitude to sex? part of life
What is the character's attitude to religion? very devoted
What is the character's attitude to magic? a needed tool
What is the character's attitude to illegal activities? to be stopped and punished
What is the character's attitude to conflict, physical or otherwise? avoid if possible
Does the character have any misconceptions/bigoted outlooks? slightly against humans in general
- Conceptions
How does the character see themselves? As a weapon for justice of his people
How do other people see the character? slightly aloof
If the character could be summed up in one word, what would that word be? off-standish
What would the character change about themselves, if they could? better interaction
- Directives
What is the character's greatest fear/worst nightmare? death of his family
What is the character's greatest hope/dream/aspiration? Home guard commander
What motivates the character? deep sense of purpose
Is there anything the character will not do? go back on his word
- Miscellaneous
What is the character's sense of humor like? fragmented
Does the character have any hobbies/pastimes? painting
How does the character relax? reading
Does the character have any mental or behavioral quirks, flaws, or aberrations? as per the DM, if any
Appearance
The character's appearance is usually the first thing anyone notices about them, and can say a lot about their personality, profession, and background. Detailing what the character looks like gives the player a good mental image of the character, vital in imagining scenes in the game. The character's appearance also helps other players visualize the character, and enables GMs to determine how NPCs might react to the character. However, the character's appearance need not necessarily reflect all of their qualities, although it will always reflect some; not every warrior looks grim and determined, and not every magician looks thin and bookish, for example. Also bear in mind the exotic and unusual possibilities that alchemical and magical enhancements can present when detailing a character's appearance; such enhancements can be eccentric to say the least.
- Physicality
How tall is the character? 5-8
What kind of build and proportions does the character have, and are they muscular, toned
toned, scrawny, overweight, etc.?
How much does the character weigh? 144
What kind of style, color, and texture is the character's head/facial/body hair,
if indeed they have hair? full side burns, hair down to his back
What shape and color(s) are the character's eyes,
and are they at all expressive of any given emotion(s)? elven, very expressive
What color is the character's skin? tanned
Does the character have any distinguishing marks such as birthmarks, scars,
disfigurements, tattoos, or brands, etc.? several scars
What does the character's expression usually convey, i.e. disdain, friendliness,
surliness, calm, etc.? calm
What does the character's voice sound like? commanding
Does the character have any favorite sayings or catch phrases? no
How does the character move, walk, and carry themselves? very confident
What would the character like to change about their appearance? nothing
If the character's appearance could be summed up in one word,
what would that word be? power
How would others generally describe the character's appearance? upkept
- Family
What were the character's parent(s) or guardian like? Stern but even handed
Does the character have any siblings? 4
Does the character have a family of their own, or did they? no
Do they ever intend to settle down if they don't? not at this time
What about other relatives; were any memorable for any reasons? Uncle Lio Valikor was a decorated war veteran
What is the current status of any of the character's relatives,
i.e. alive, dead, missing, estranged, ill, enslaved, imprisoned, divorced, etc.? unknown
Were there any skeletons in the family closet? unknown at this time
- Home
Where was the character raised? In the forest of Moonwood
What was the family's status in terms of wealth, social, and local standing? Middle-upper
Did the family move at all? No
Does the character have a home of their own? no
- Childhood/Adolescence
What was the character like as a child/adolescent? Obedient, cheerful, reverent
Were any childhood/adolescent friends or enemies particularly memorable? One of the other Eleven houses, The Ohmfordia, were always competing aginst the Vali's in all things
Were any childhood/adolescence events particularly memorable? The first hunt
Did the character learn any skills as a child/adolescent? Hunting, fishing, survival, Bowyer/Fletching
- Professional History
Why did the character enter the profession they did? For the protection of the Elven race
How did the character receive their training? From his father
Did they find any of it particularly difficult or easy? Difficult mastering the arcane
Has the character done anything particularly notable since
completing their training? Has led several parties to defeat monsters and evil beings
What contacts, friends, enemies or mentors did the character
make while training, or pursuing their career? Unknown at this time
Personality
The character's personality defines how they are roleplayed, and should be detailed bearing in mind the character's Background, as described above. Consider how the character's upbringing, family, past experiences, etc. affected their worldview, morality, and so on, and if they turned out the way they did because of, or in spite of, their Background. Consider how they fit their cultural stereotype, and how they differ from it.
- Attitudes
What does the character like/love? Freedom, outdoors
What does the character dislike/hate? evil
What is the character's attitude to sex? part of life
What is the character's attitude to religion? very devoted
What is the character's attitude to magic? a needed tool
What is the character's attitude to illegal activities? to be stopped and punished
What is the character's attitude to conflict, physical or otherwise? avoid if possible
Does the character have any misconceptions/bigoted outlooks? slightly against humans in general
- Conceptions
How does the character see themselves? As a weapon for justice of his people
How do other people see the character? slightly aloof
If the character could be summed up in one word, what would that word be? off-standish
What would the character change about themselves, if they could? better interaction
- Directives
What is the character's greatest fear/worst nightmare? death of his family
What is the character's greatest hope/dream/aspiration? Home guard commander
What motivates the character? deep sense of purpose
Is there anything the character will not do? go back on his word
- Miscellaneous
What is the character's sense of humor like? fragmented
Does the character have any hobbies/pastimes? painting
How does the character relax? reading
Does the character have any mental or behavioral quirks, flaws, or aberrations? as per the DM, if any
Appearance
The character's appearance is usually the first thing anyone notices about them, and can say a lot about their personality, profession, and background. Detailing what the character looks like gives the player a good mental image of the character, vital in imagining scenes in the game. The character's appearance also helps other players visualize the character, and enables GMs to determine how NPCs might react to the character. However, the character's appearance need not necessarily reflect all of their qualities, although it will always reflect some; not every warrior looks grim and determined, and not every magician looks thin and bookish, for example. Also bear in mind the exotic and unusual possibilities that alchemical and magical enhancements can present when detailing a character's appearance; such enhancements can be eccentric to say the least.
- Physicality
How tall is the character? 5-8
What kind of build and proportions does the character have, and are they muscular, toned
toned, scrawny, overweight, etc.?
How much does the character weigh? 144
What kind of style, color, and texture is the character's head/facial/body hair,
if indeed they have hair? full side burns, hair down to his back
What shape and color(s) are the character's eyes,
and are they at all expressive of any given emotion(s)? elven, very expressive
What color is the character's skin? tanned
Does the character have any distinguishing marks such as birthmarks, scars,
disfigurements, tattoos, or brands, etc.? several scars
What does the character's expression usually convey, i.e. disdain, friendliness,
surliness, calm, etc.? calm
What does the character's voice sound like? commanding
Does the character have any favorite sayings or catch phrases? no
How does the character move, walk, and carry themselves? very confident
What would the character like to change about their appearance? nothing
If the character's appearance could be summed up in one word,
what would that word be? power
How would others generally describe the character's appearance? upkept