Name: Rurik Aian

Nicknames & Aliases: Many that are given by people who fear him. He doesn't not purposely associate himself with those names though.

Date of Birth: July 2

Place of Birth: ???



Body and Appearance
What is the character's race?
Human.

Describe the character's height and build. Is he heavyset, thin, short, rangy?
Thin and on the taller end of average height. He has a very toned and athletic body, but has sacrificed raw strength for speed and agility.

How old is he?
20

Describe his posture. Does he carry himself well or does he slouch?
A mostly laid back and casual posture, though he doesn't slouch.

How is his health? Is he fit or out of shape? Any illnesses or conditions? Any physical disabilities?

Very healthy and in shape. Strong and with decent endurance.

How does he move? Is he clumsy, graceful, tense, fluid?
His movements are fast and violent when in action. He could almost be considered twitchy at times. He is not one for grace or subtle, though he does have a capacity for 'grace.'

How attractive is this character physically? How does he perceive himself in the mirror?
His body is very physically fit and most would probably find it attractive. He wouldn't be considered average, but he isn't going to make women stop and stare either.

Describe his complexion. Dark, light, clear, scarred?
He is young with slightly tanned skin though not dark by any means. He has an occasional scar, though none that are noteworthy.

Describe his hair: color, texture, style.
He has black, mostly straight hair that goes down to the base of his neck.

What color are his eyes?
Icy blue

Does the character have any other noteworthy features?
No.

What are his chief tension centers?
Jaw?

What is the character's wardrobe like? Casual, dressy, utilitarian? Bright colors, pastels, neutrals? Is it varied, or does he have six of the same suit?
He doesn't have any need for varied or fancy clothes, merely replacing what he has when necessary. He wears a black sleeveless shirt with chainmail over it and a sleeveless vest over that. While they are sleeveless they cover his shoulders, but the 'sleeves' are not long enough to really be considered such, but there is more there than would be on a tanktop. He wears cloth pants and leather boots besides that.

Do his clothes fit well? Does he seem comfortable in them?
Both.

Does he dress the same on the job as he does in his free time? If not, what are the differences?
Yes.





Speech
What does this character's voice sound like? High-pitched, deep, hoarse?
It has the higher pitch of a younger man, though it is not whiny or grating. It is relatively smooth.

How does he normally speak? Loud, soft, fast, evenly? Does he talk easily, or does he hesitate?
Generally speaks a bit louder and maybe a little faster than average.

Does the character have a distinct accent or dialect? Any individual quirks of pronunciation? Any, like, you know, verbal tics?
Nothing easily describable, but a slight barely noticeable Russian accent. (Though in his world there is no Russia.)

What language/s does he speak, and with how much fluency?
English

Does he switch languages or dialects in certain situations?
No.

Is he a good impromptu speaker, or does he have to think about his words?
He says what he wants to when he wants, to, rarely has to think.

Is he eloquent or inarticulate? Under what circumstances might this change?
Eloquent. He'd have to somehow be really shocked or unbelievably angry for that to change. And that's hard to do.





Mental and Emotional
How intelligent is this character? Is he book-smart or street-smart?
He's smart, though not necessarily book smart, though he has a decent knowledge of science, mostly regarding the elements of the periodic table. Other than that, street smart.

Does he think on his feet, or does he need time to deliberate?
He thinks on his feet to the point of being rash and headstrong

Describe the character's thought process. Is he more logical, or more intuitive? Idealistic or practical?
When he is in a situation where he is actually willing to take time to think, he can think very practically, though usually he doesn't even take time to think very much at all.

What kind of education has the character had?
He knows how to read and write, beyond that he was trained to fight, and to know the periodic elements.

What are his areas of expertise? What, if anything, is he interested in learning more about?
He is interested in learning about compounds and chemical reactions, and his area of expertise is fighting, basic chemistry.

Is he an introvert or an extrovert?
Extrovert mostly.

Describe the character's temperament. Is he even-tempered or does he have mood swings? Cheerful or melancholy? Laid-back or driven?
He seems almost approachable at first glance, but he is very violent, rash, bold, and cocky.

How does he respond to new people or situations? Is he suspicious, relaxed, timid, enthusiastic?
He decides first if a new person is interesting or not, and then whether or not he wants to fight them, and then if he wants to kill them. Usually the answer is yes to the last one if he gets that far.

Is he more likely to act, or to react?
Act.

Which is his default: fight or flight?
Fight and quite possibly kill

Describe the character's sense of humor. Does he appreciate jokes? Puns? Gallows humor? Bathroom humor? Pranks?
Definitely some gallows humor, but other than that not much of a joker. Very sarcastic though.

Does the character have any diagnosable mental disorders? If yes, how does he deal with them?
He is almost definitely a sociopath. He deals with it by indulging and embracing it. Violently.

What moments in this character's life have defined his as a person?
Being drafted into the military.

What does he fear?
If there is something, he hasn't had to deal with it yet.

What are his hopes or aspirations?
To kill another person... and another person... and another person...

And to get better and controlling his power... so he can kill another person...



Relationships
Describe this character's relationship with his parents.
They're dead.

Does the character have any siblings? What is/was their relationship like?
No.

Are there other blood relatives to whom he is close? Are there ones he can't stand?
No.

Are there otehr, unrelated people whom he considers part of his family? What are his relationships with them?
No.

Who is/was the character's best friend? How did they meet?
No one.

Does he have other close friends?
No.

Does he make friends easily, or does he have trouble getting along with people?
He usually kills or scares people off first.

Which does he consider more important: family or friends?
Himself.

Is the character single, married, divorced, widowed? Has he been married more than once?
Single

Is he currently in a romantic relationship with someone other than a spouse?
No.

Who was his first crush? Who is his latest?
Nobody.

What does he look for in a romantic partner?
He isn't into romance, but it would probably be someone who could possibly kill him if they tried, and was otherwise considered by him to be interesting.

Does the character have children? Grandchildren? If yes, how does he relate to them? If no, does he want any?
No. No.

Does he have any rivals or enemies?
He's killed most of them.

What is the character's sexual orientation? Whise does he fall on the Kinsey scale?
Straight.





Beliefs
Do you know your character's Western or Chinese astrological sign? How well does he fit the type?
Western/Cancer:

Emotional and loving
Intuitive and imaginative
Shrewd and cautious
Protective and sympathetic

On the dark side....

Changeable and moody
Overemotional and touchy
Clinging and unable to let go

Source: http://www.astrology-online.com/taurus.htm

No. Just... no... though he could be considered imaginative at times, and perhaps a tad emotional if it was possible to get past his personality at all. The only thing he can't let go of his lifestyle of killing...


Is this character religious, spiritual, both, or neither? How important are these elements in his life?
Neither.

Does this character have a personal code of morals or ethics? If so, how did that begin? What would it take to compromise it?
Nothing really. He kills people for his living because he wants to. No real morals there...

How does he regard beliefs that differ from hiss? Is he tolerant, intolerant, curious, indifferent?
Doesn't really care.

What prejudices does he hold? Are they irrational or does he have a good reason for them?
He considers all equal in death.




Daily Life
What is the character's financial situation? Is he rich, poor, comfortable, in debt?
Not rich, but not in debt. He can always just steal if desperate. Comfortable otherwise.

What is his social status? Has this changed over time, and if so, how has the change affected his?
A famous killer who anyone would want to hire. He is respected out of fear.

Where does he live? House, apartment, trailer? Is his home his castle or just a place to crash? What condition is it in? Does he share it with others?
Nomadic in a way.

Besides the basic necessities, what does he spend his money on?
Nothing.

What does he do for a living? Is he good at it? Does he enjoy it, or would he rather be doing something else?
He kills. He is very, very, very, very good at it. He can imagine nothing else.

What are his interests or hobbies? How does he spend his free time?
Practicing his elemental control, and learning new ways to use it.

What are his eating habits? Does he skip meals, eat out, drink alcohol, avoid certain foods?
He eats lots of meat and likes water above all other liquid refreshments. He eats rather voraciously as he has never had much of a need for manners.




Associations
Which of the following do you associate with the character, or which is his favorite:

Color? Red.
Smell? Forged steel
Time of day? Dusk
Season? Early Fall
Music? Most anything with good drums
Place? Any battlefield
Flower? Thistle
Animal? Cougar
Food? Beef and certain breads
Fruit? Cherries
Vegetable? Celery

Name: Reveka Avamari Gwenevyre

Nicknames & Aliases: Rev, Reva.

Date of Birth: November 26th, 1764.

Place of Birth: Malitea.



Body and Appearance
What is the character's race?
Rev was born to an Elven mother and a Paestyl father.

The Paestyl were created through violence and magic. Two powerful magic users were at war with each other and accidentally created a plane of existence where magic could not exist. The area was nothing more than a void. Eventually grass and plants began to grow, water filled the empty lakes and rivers, clouds formed in the sky and the air became pure. Creatures manifested from the area with a natural affinity for magic and the innate skill to shift between the planes. The Paestyl could see magic in the rawest of forms. This included the threads of energy that formed spells and barriers, even the complex bindings that made magical items magical. Full blooded Paestyl have the ability to drain entire planes of existence of their magic by just living there for too long. Half-blooded Paestyl have a less dramatic effect, they can drain a person of magic by being near them for a prolonged period of time though the jewelery on Reveka's ears and her necklace are both laced with runes that stifle it. Because of this, Paestyl's bodies are constantly trying to regenerate and heal.

Describe the character's height and build. Is she heavyset, thin, short, rangy?
Rev has a diminutive and svelte framed figure. She reaches a mere height of five feet and two inches when she is without footwear and weighs somewhere around sixty one kilograms.

How old is she?
She can boast two hundred and twelve years though she will never reveal her true age to anyone. She doesn't think that it is relevant. However, she appears to be somewhere in her late twenties.

Describe her posture. Does she carry herself well or does she slouch?
If she has learned anything when she was a child then it was proper etiquette. She has been taught to carry herself in a regal manner, given that someone of her station is required to move in a manner that would not shame those who know her.

How is her health? Is she fit or out of shape? Any illnesses or conditions? Any physical disabilities?
Rev is healthy and fit enough to suggest that she walks and spends a great deal of time in nature though she also has a form that is just frail enough to imply that she doesn't have any knowledge when it comes to fighting or self defense. She possesses a build that attracts those who seek out altercations with one who might happen to be weaker than themselves.

How does she move? Is she clumsy, graceful, tense, fluid?
While she does hold her head high and has erect posture, her legs take to the ground in a way that is fluid and graceful.

How attractive is this character physically? How does she perceive herself in the mirror?
Rev has received many compliments on her appearance though she is humble and sees herself otherwise. She is not vain nor is she conceited, but she also shuns most advances and she has her reasons for such.

Describe her complexion. Dark, light, clear, scarred?
Her skin is fair and pale, bearing no scars. If one were to happen to get just close enough then they would acknowledge the runes inscribed into her flesh. Said runes match the pigment of her skin and become more prominent as she uses her magic.

Describe her hair: color, texture, style.
White strands are thin and long though tend to hang down. A ribbon is used to pull it all up when it needs to be kept out of the way.

What color are her eyes?
One pink, the other violet.

Does the character have any other noteworthy features?
Long elven ears ornamented by golden chains.

What are her chief tension centers?
The forehead, the shoulders, and the knees.

What is the character's wardrobe like? Casual, dressy, utilitarian? Bright colors, pastels, neutrals? Is it varied, or does she have six of the same suit?
She adorns clothing suited for travel, tending towards neutral shades though she favors violets and blues.

Do her clothes fit well? Does she seem comfortable in them?
Her attire is loose and worn for comfort more so than appearance.

Does she dress the same on the job as she does in her free time? If not, what are the differences?
Usually. When it comes to her work she wears robes and fabrics fashioned by the seamstress who works for her employer.



Speech
What does this character's voice sound like? High-pitched, deep, hoarse?
Her voice is neither high-pitched nor is it deep, falling right in the middle.

How does she normally speak? Loud, soft, fast, evenly? Does she talk easily, or does she hesitate?
She speaks in a soft and even manner and talks quite easily, she rarely hesitates and tends to 'go with the flow.

Does the character have a distinct accent or dialect? Any individual quirks of pronunciation? Any, like, you know, verbal tics?
Rev has an Elven dialect and rarely shifts away from it.

What language/s does she speak, and with how much fluency?
Common and Elven. However, Rev possesses knowledge of a certain spell that tricks others into thinking that she is speaking in their native tongue when she is not and helps her to communicate better with those that she would normally be incapable of speaking with.

Does she switch languages or dialects in certain situations?
Rev often slips to her native language, Elven, without though at times and catches herself quickly. When she is heavily upset, she will continue to run off at the mouth after making the slip until someone calls her out on it.

Is she a good impromptu speaker, or does she have to think about her words?
She rarely considers what she is about to say and tends to voice her thoughts as they come to her.

Is she eloquent or inarticulate? Under what circumstances might this change?
Rev is quite eloquent, the only time she becomes articulate is when she has something to be stressed over.



Mental and Emotional
How intelligent is this character? Is she book-smart or street-smart?
Rev is more book smart than she is street smart, particularly since she lacks a way of physically defending herself.

Does she think on her feet, or does she need time to deliberate?
She thinks on her feet and is able to talk her way out of most situations.

Describe the character's thought process. Is she more logical, or more intuitive? Idealistic or practical?
She tends to be more intuitive than she is logical because she allows her instinct to kick in opposed to thinking through something though that isn't to say that she isn't somewhat practical.

What kind of education has the character had?
At the age of fourteen, men and women are often required to pick some sort of field to go into after having learned basic skills such as reading, writing, and arithmetic. Rev's determination to practice with magic as well as her parent's social standing allowed her to get ahead of the others. Her fascination with the subject and her lack of desire to train herself in anything else helped her to excel quickly. When she was only ten years old, Rev began to practice under a private tutor and kept training with him even after she was able to begin her studies with the academy after having waited out the four years to attend.

What are her areas of expertise? What, if anything, is she interested in learning more about?
Rev's primary interest is magic and she is interested in learning anything connected to the subject, few other subjects manage to captivate her.

Is she an introvert or an extrovert?
An extrovert. Rev is what some would label as a social butterfly.

Describe the character's temperament. Is she even-tempered or does she have mood swings? Cheerful or melancholy? Laid-back or driven?
She is pretty even-tempered, she doesn't allow emotions to influence her too much though she isn't an apathetic sort either.

How does she respond to new people or situations? Is she suspicious, relaxed, timid, enthusiastic?
Rev has a suspicious and unpredictable nature. She seems relaxed and mysterious to some though she accepts strangers warmly and seems eager when it comes to getting to know a person.

Is she more likely to act, or to react?
Act. Rev has the attitude of someone who is inclined to grab the bull by the horns and pull.

Which is her default: fight or flight?
Rev is the sort to act more than react and takes the fight approach more than the flight stance on things by default.

Describe the character's sense of humor. Does she appreciate jokes? Puns? Gallows humor? Bathroom humor? Pranks?
She has a strange sense of humor. She makes jokes and reacts to them in a manner that may leave a person feeling uncomfortable at times.

Does the character have any diagnosable mental disorders? If yes, how does she deal with them?
None that are evident.

What moments in this character's life have defined her as a person?
Her interest in magic related subjects are the predominant thing that have 'defined her as a person.'

What does she fear?
Nothing that she will ever own up to easily.

What are her hopes or aspirations?
Rev has only one aspiration and that is to extend her magical abilities beyond where they already are.




Relationships
Describe this character's relationship with her parents.
Rev was always close with her parents when she was young though they have passed away.

Does the character have any siblings? What is/was their relationship like?
No.

Are there other blood relatives to whom she is close? Are there ones she can't stand?
She has no ties with her any of her family. Most of them have shut her and her parents off though she does have some ties with her grandfather on her father's side.

Are there other, unrelated people whom she considers part of her family? What are her relationships with them?
Her tutor is someone that she has always been rather fond of and considers him a father figure, he has also become her employer after her training at the academy was over until she finds someone worth working for.

Who is/was the character's best friend? How did they meet?
Rev's best friend was always Jevar Darcsen though it was many years ago and due to events that have passed, she no longer considers herself remotely privileged to have met him.

Does she have other close friends?
At the moment, she doesn't really have anyone that she would consider a friend though that is partly because she has suspicions about everyone she happens to meet.

Does she make friends easily, or does she have trouble getting along with people?
She has little trouble when it comes to making friends.

Which does she consider more important: family or friends?
Before her parents passed away, she would have chose the former over the latter. Since she was never close with any blood relatives other than those two, the latter would be her current choice.

Is the character single, married, divorced, widowed? Has she been married more than once?
Rev is currently single and has never bothered with following through on any of her courtships, meaning that she has never actually married. However, it is custom to bind oneself through magic in Malitea if one has been the mate of another for a long time and it usually takes place on the day of their wedding. Rev refused Jevar's advances at one point and he bound her to himself through sheer force.

Is she currently in a romantic relationship with someone other than a spouse?
No.

Who was her first crush? Who is her latest?
She takes little interest in such manners and attempts to veer away from romantic relations with another, she probably wouldn't be able to remember the first or the last.

What does she look for in a romantic partner?
Rev is not seeking a partner. If she found one then it wouldn't be by choice. She neglects the subject any attention. However, were she to seek out a partner then she would probably insist the man be a powerful mage. She has been taught that settling for anything else wouldn't be a wise decision for her.

Does the character have children? Grandchildren? If yes, how does she relate to them? If no, does she want any?
She doesn't have any children or grandchildren and has no interest in having any either. She handles children well, but has no desire for any of her own which is ironic given that the reason she requires a powerful mage as a mate is for that reason. Though it is also because her parents and peers have instilled the thought in her head that she would be frowned upon and belittled otherwise.

Does she have any rivals or enemies?
Jevar and Myka Darcsen.

What is the character's sexual orientation? Where does she fall on the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinsey_scale">Kinsey scale</a>?
Rev has often been classified as asexual given that she shows little to no romantic interest in others.




Beliefs
Do you know your character's astrological (<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_astrology">zodiac</a> of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_zodiac">choice</a>) sign? How well does she fit type?
Sagittarius. The sign suggests that Rev is optimistic, careless, superficial, intellectual, honest, and philosophical. All of which are true on some level or another, but aren't completely true either.

Rev is also the Year of the Rooster.
?Rooster people are very observant. And most of the time, they are very accurate and precise with their observation. Perhaps, you can say that Roosters have a very keen "sixth-sense". With Roosters, what you see is exactly what you get. There are no hidden depths to the Rooster's character: he is neither complicated nor profound, rather, he is very forthright and straightforward.
The rooster likes to be noticed and flattered. He might dress a little flashily with this in mind, but in his heart, he is completely conservative. Roosters always appear attractive and beautifully turned out. They are sociable and love to receive attention.
Believe it or not, it is not an easy task to fool the Rooster. His mind is cautious and skeptical, with this perceptive gift, Roosters make excellent trouble shooters, detectives, doctors, nurses and psychiatrists. Roosters are always up, out and doing. You rarely see a relaxed rooster that sits quietly in the livingroom, doing nothing. They are also multitalented, and can become accomplished in many different ways.
All Roosters are extremely conscious about clothing and appearance. They may appear conservative but are obsessed with their look - they can spend hours standing in front of the mirrors and will not even wink when they spend $500 for a dress. That doesn't mean they don't care about money, in fact, they love to compare prices and even if the bargain is only few cents or few dollars cheaper, they will be satisfied.
Though sharp, practical and resourceful, the Rooster also likes to dream. And because he likes to dream, he will disappointed the loved one, for the reality will never match up to the dreams he would like to share with her. Although he really is sincere about those dreams.
Rooster make great hosts and adore entertaining. The main virtue in the Rooster character is loyalty: they make devoted friends. They always keep their promises and are always true to their word. When Roosters love and admire someone, they will even catch the moon just to keep them happy.?
Source: http://pages.infinit.net/garrick/chinese/rooster.h tml

Is this character religious, spiritual, both, or neither? How important are these elements in her life?
She is somewhat religious and spiritual, but not to the point of being 'Holier than thou.?

Does this character have a personal code of morals or ethics? If so, how did that begin? What would it take to compromise it?
There is probably nothing that could compromise her code of morals at the moment, it would take quite a bit for her to be able to let go of something she strongly believes in.

How does she regard beliefs that differ from hers? Is she tolerant, intolerant, curious, indifferent?
Rev is very tolerant of other's beliefs unless is is something that is morally wrong in her opinion.

What prejudices does she hold? Are they irrational or does she have a good reason for them?
She has many prejudices, the most predominant ones are those who think a person is to be owned. That includes those that have tried to claim her as some sort of artifact and force her to work for them and those who would make another some kind of slave. She also despises those that would force someone to do something against their own will.



Daily Life
What is the character's financial situation? Is she rich, poor, comfortable, in debt?
She is quite comfortable with where she stands financially, particularly since she received her wealthy parent's inheritance.

What is her social status? Has this changed over time, and if so, how has the change affected her?
Rev was born with a high social standing. With how much she has excelled over the years, her status has only increased.

Where does she live? House, apartment, trailer? Is her home her castle or just a place to crash? What condition is it in? Does she share it with others?
She is currently taking up one of the spare rooms of a man's home. She uses the place for nothing more than a place to sleep. The only other resident known to her is the owner of the home, a man named Kyo.

Besides the basic necessities, what does she spend her money on?
Magical artifacts and things of that nature.


What does she do for a living? Is she good at it? Does she enjoy it, or would she rather be doing something else?
She does what she loves for work and that is manipulating magical energies. She has been fortunate enough to extend her studies beyond what is typical, giving her more skill than others in the area.

What are her interests or hobbies? How does she spend her free time?
Rev studies and practices with magic though she also enjoys idle chatter with friends or even strangers if she has to resort to such things. Her free time is often spent working with magic or in the company of others.

What are her eating habits? Does she skip meals, eat out, drink alcohol, avoid certain foods?
She tends to skip meals without thoughts, she forgets to eat quite often and even more so when she is enjoying herself. She spends as little on food as possible and avoids anything that is too sour or too spicy because it causes her discomfort. Alcohol and her don't mix well, her magical abilities can be quite explosive when she drinks and she veers away from it as much as possible. She sticks to herbal teas because they have a more soothing effect.


Associations
Which of the following do you associate with the character, or which is her favorite:

Color? Violets, blues, indigos.
Smell? Honey and vanilla.
Time of day? Afternoon.
Season? Late Spring and Summer.
Music? She enjoys soft and melodic songs. Her favored instruments are the violin and piano. She can never resist paying a bard generously for providing her with a tune either. Aside from magic, music is one of her primary passions.
Place? The Academy.
Plant?
Animal? Ferret.

Name: Solyraen Fret'tar

Nicknames & Aliases: The Eviscerator, The Great Blasphemer

Date of Birth: 723/Year of the Underdark Afire, Mirtul (May) 22

Place of Birth: Despite him saying Ched Nasad, it was actually on a boat on an Underdark lake.



Body and Appearance
What is the character's race?
Drow

Describe the character's height and build. Is he heavyset, thin, short, rangy?
He stands at 5'6", not muscle-bound, but toned. He's just a tad on the lanky side.

How old is he?
Oh lets see... somewhere between 200 and 300, he stopped counting.

Describe his posture. Does he carry himself well or does he slouch?
Solyraen's posture is... fluid. Its not always the same, and is ever shifting.

How is his health? Is he fit or out of shape? Any illnesses or conditions? Any physical disabilities?
He's as healthy as a ungodly horse. He is fit. No known illnesses of any kind, and he has no disabilities.

How does he move? Is he clumsy, graceful, tense, fluid?
His movements are graceful and fluid, all moves connecting to the last. Even bowing looks fluid with him.

How attractive is this character physically? How does he perceive himself in the mirror?
Solyraen considers himself the second most beautiful creature in the universe, the first being Lolth. And he's actually not bad looking at all.

Describe his complexion. Dark, light, clear, scarred?
Dark... comes with being a Dark Elf.

Describe his hair: color, texture, style.
Long, moderate in thickness, and pure white.

What color are his eyes?
Pale Red.

Does the character have any other noteworthy features?
He is commonly seen wearing ridiculous clothes.

What are his chief tension centers?
The neck.

What is the character's wardrobe like? Casual, dressy, utilitarian? Bright colors, pastels, neutrals? Is it varied, or does he have six of the same suit?
He wears the most flashy clothes he ever had tailored for him, all crimson, with furs and ruffles, and all topped with a large feathered hat. The feather came from a Roc. So there is utility, but its awefully dressy.

Do his clothes fit well? Does he seem comfortable in them?
The clothes are loose, but not too loose.

Does he dress the same on the job as he does in her free time? If not, what are the differences?
Yes.





Speech
What does this character's voice sound like? High-pitched, deep, hoarse?
Its very lyrical, with a medium-pitch but deep undertones.

How does he normally speak? Loud, soft, fast, evenly? Does he talk easily, or does he hesitate?
He speaks arythmically, favoring the beat of his own drum over any common rythme.

Does the character have a distinct accent or dialect? Any individual quirks of pronunciation? Any, like, you know, verbal tics?
He annunciates very clearly, being very well spoken so as to avoid confusion.

What language/s does he speak, and with how much fluency?
The Common tongue and Drow.

Does he switch languages or dialects in certain situations?
Yes, for no good reason sometimes.

Is he a good impromptu speaker, or does she have to think about his words?
He is very good with improvisation.

Is he eloquent or inarticulate? Under what circumstances might this change?
Eloquent. No matter the circumstance.





Mental and Emotional
How intelligent is this character? Is he book-smart or street-smart?
Well he is of decent intelligence, but he is very street-wise.

Does he think on her feet, or does he need time to deliberate?
He is very quick-witted and will cpme up with a plan for anything in moments, unless he is facing someting completely unlike anything else he has seen before. But even then, he has moments of genious. (See Soly's part in the "Found a way to live forever..." thread and look to his plan for the lich...)

Describe the character's thought process. Is he more logical, or more intuitive? Idealistic or practical?
Solyraen is Intuitive and practical. An odd combination to be sure, but he is a bit odd.

What kind of education has the character had?
Basic Drow schooling, other than that just life experience and reading a few books.

What are his areas of expertise? What, if anything, is he interested in learning more about?
He excels in pirating, poison, maim, torture, eloquent speech, and dueling. He is actually interested in learning more about these... "Shadow-Dancers"... They sound like a fun bunch.

Is he an introvert or an extrovert?
Solyraen wears his emotions on his sleeve.

Describe the character's temperament. Is he even-tempered or does he have mood swings? Cheerful or melancholy? Laid-back or driven?
Soly is always in a state of hightened awareness like paranoia but without the annoying twitches. He is cheerful and very driven.

How does he respond to new people or situations? Is he suspicious, relaxed, timid, enthusiastic?
He usually responds by greeting them and telling them how amazing he is, but if its another Drow, he is extremely suspiscious.

Is he more likely to act, or to react?
He is a doer. He acts on impulse, and so is more commonly the one acting, not reacting.

Which is his default: fight or flight?
Fight, unless doing so would be senseless.

Describe the character's sense of humor. Does he appreciate jokes? Puns? Gallows humor? Bathroom humor? Pranks?
Soly appreciates all humor except bathroom humor and pranks. They're uncivilized.

Does the character have any diagnosable mental disorders? If yes, how does he deal with them?
Narcissism... oh wait, thats a social disorder... nevermind. Maybe Sociopathic nature? Thats mental right? If so, then he just lives with it.

What moments in this character's life have defined him as a person?
Escaping from the Underdark sacrifice, finding the open sea, and seeing Lolth in a vision.

What does he fear?
A cage. And not being able to be with Lolth.

What are his hopes or aspirations?
Just one big hope. To bed Lolth and half a half-diety spawn with her.





Relationships
Describe this character's relationship with his parents.
Solyraen had to watch both of his parents killed at a young age. Two to be exact. So no real relationship.

Does the character have any siblings? What is/was their relationship like?
He actually has a sister... but lets not talk about her.

Are there other blood relatives to whom he is close? Are there ones he can't stand?
Soly would sooner stab himself in the eyes than be forced to see any of his family again, especially his sister.

Are there other, unrelated people whom he considers part of his family? What are his relationships with them?
No.

Who is/was the character's best friend? How did they meet?
He has no best friends.

Does he have other close friends?
No.

Does he make friends easily, or does he have trouble getting along with people?
He makes acquaintances easy... thats about it.

Which does he consider more important: family or friends?
Friends.

Is the character single, married, divorced, widowed? Has he been married more than once?
This character is in fact single... just for your information ladies.

Is he currently in a romantic relationship with someone other than a spouse?
No.

Who was his first crush? Who is his latest?
It was and always will be that insane chaotic goddess, Lolth.

What does he look for in a romantic partner?
Not capable of having those.

Does the character have children? Grandchildren? If yes, how does he relate to them? If no, does he want any?
Maybe? He has been a very verile gentleman for many years... things are possible. But he doesn't want kids.

Does he have any rivals or enemies?
Most of the Drow.

What is the character's sexual orientation? Where does he fall on the Kinsey scale?
Solyraen is heterosexual.





Beliefs
Do you know your character's Western or Chinese astrological sign? How well does she fit the type?
Western/Gemini:
Adaptable and versatile
Communicative and witty
Intellectual and eloquent
Youthful and lively


On the dark side....

Nervous and tense
Superficial and inconsistent
Cunning and inquisitive

Chinese unknown.

Is this character religious, spiritual, both, or neither? How important are these elements in her life?
He pays homage and sacrifices to Lolth, occasionally praising or cursing her depending on his luck.

Does this character have a personal code of morals or ethics? If so, how did that begin? What would it take to compromise it?
Morals?! HA!

How does he regard beliefs that differ from his? Is he tolerant, intolerant, curious, indifferent?
He is very indifferent.

What prejudices does he hold? Are they irrational or does he have a good reason for them?
He isn't prejudiced at all.




Daily Life
What is the character's financial situation? Is he rich, poor, comfortable, in debt?
He was rich, but he has had setbacks. Now he is more or less... stable.

What is his social status? Has this changed over time, and if so, how has the change affected his?
His social status is different depending on where he goes.

Where does he live? House, apartment, trailer? Is his home his castle or just a place to crash? What condition is it in? Does he share it with others?
He has his own ship, but he stays a few other places occasionally.

Besides the basic necessities, what does he spend his money on?
Fine clothing and fine weapons are necessities!

What does he do for a living? Is he good at it? Does he enjoy it, or would he rather be doing something else?
He is a pirate. And a sailor. He loves his job and would not give it up for the world. And if you want to know if he's god, ask the ships he has ransacked.

What are his interests or hobbies? How does he spend his free time?
He likes to have discussion and attempt to woo all the ladies he can, just for fun.

What are his eating habits? Does he skip meals, eat out, drink alcohol, avoid certain foods?
He prefers to eat fine quality foods, but understands the need to survive makes even the most putrid thing edible. He looooooves mangos and drinks compulsively.





Associations
Which of the following do you associate with the character, or which is his favorite:

Color? Crimson.
Smell? A manly aroma with a faint hint of blood.
Time of day? Night.
Season? Summer.
Music? Arrythmic.
Place? The Ocean.
Flower? Blood Orchid.
Animal? Gecko.
Food? Fish.
Fruit? Mango.
Vegetable? Not really his thing.