Meme aka "The Character Survey of Doom"
Found this somewhere while skulking in the shadows, yeah, like Darkwing Duck! *snickers* Okay. You remember that one, you are old as I am... *hums along* The survey isn't meant for robots, but slaggit, I don't care. Let's give it a try, shall we? 8D
ONTO THE MADNESS!!
Body and Appearance
1. Describe the character's height and build. Is he heavyset, thin, short, rangy?
Devcon's height is about 32-33f. He isn't the tallest mech, but he is leader-sized. His a space jet, cruiser-class. It means he is big in altform and rootmode both. He masshiftes too. As for built? Devcon is a hunk. A beautifully sculptured mech, robo-muscles and all. He looks like a buff guy due to fanboys.
2. How old is he?
Devcon is old. He was sparked before the Great War, and lived through all those years the Autobots spent in Earth, snoozing away. He is from G1's future, too, so... Old.
3. Describe his posture. Does he carry himself well or does he slouch?
Aahah! He, er, he is a cocky son-of-a-glitch. Devcon stands proudly and loves to show his frame off. He's a flyer and while he is sneaky about it, Devcon will make sure his thighs are in perfect condition, shiny and pretty for all to see, since you know... they are his wings.
4. How is his health? Is he fit or out of shape? Any illnesses or conditions? Any physical disabilities?
Devcon was born to a rich life. Custom-made, beautifully crafted, he never had to starve. He is doing Pretty Well. However... due to his speed, he's actually hypersensitive. This mech doesn't like being touched. Guess why. /:
5. How does he move? Is he clumsy, graceful, tense, fluid?
He moves like a predator - he prowls, stalks, every movement meant to either conceal his presence or to scare/attract loversprey.
6. How attractive is this character physically? How does he perceive himself in the mirror?
Er... He. Is hot as hell? Devcon knows he looks good. Believe me, he does.
7. Describe his complexion. Dark, light, clear, scarred?
OK. We are talking robots, but he would be as light as possible? His face is silver, I mean. Also, no scars. His frame is pretty new, after all.
8. Describe his hairframe: color, texture, style.
Still talking robots here... Dev's face, upper arms, hands, helm-cannon, blaster, waist and thighs are silvery. His lower helm, lower arms, chassis and shins are sky-blue. His thrusters, crest and some other lines are a deep, rich red.
9. What color are his eyesoptics?
Ice-blue, baby!
10. Does the character have any other noteworthy features?
Except the cannon glaring at everyone? Uhm. Heh, his smirk. A mean, loop-sided, shit-eating grin!
11. What are his chief tension centers?
Thighs, yup.
12. 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?
Autobot-badge. Yeah.
A13. Do his clothes fit well? Does he seem comfortable in them?
14. Does he dress the same on the job as he does in his free time? If not, what are the differences?
15. You knew it was coming: Boxers, briefs or commando?
Speech
1. What does this character's voice sound like? High-pitched, deep, hoarse?
Dark, rough, smooth. I'm an evil thing. Think Riddick. Hear Riddick. Now look back at Devcon. Make it deeper, rougher = PROFIT. *hurrrrr*
2. How does he normally speak? Loud, soft, fast, evenly? Does he talk easily, or does he hesitate?
He is rather chatty, when in the mood. He uses his vocals to intimidate, flirt, break others down too. He's pretty well-spoken when being serious, though.
3. Does the character have a distinct accent or dialect? Any individual quirks of pronunciation? Any, like, you know, verbal tics?
Oh, he probably speaks robo-Aussie. Also, yes. He has quirks. And, you'll notice them pretty quick.
4. What language/s does he speak, and with how much fluency?
The bastard has probably every known language downloaded somewhere. I mean, you can't be on a hunt if you don't know what the locals are talking about. He's fluent in everything he needs to be, seriously. Also, he cheats in Vossian.
5. Does he switch languages or dialects in certain situations?
When talking to other robots, he's absolutely talking Cybertronian and will snort at those Autobots who have adopted organic-speech. And quirks. And oaths.
6. Is he a good impromptu speaker, or does he have to think about his words?
He's sneaky. Also, he's highly skilled at looking less smart than he is.
7. Is he eloquent or inarticulate? Under what circumstances might this change?
He goes pretty... eloquent when he's emotional.
Mental and Emotional
1. How intelligent is this character? Is he book-smart or street-smart?
Programmed to think like the "bad guy/prey" Devcon is pretty smart, all over. He'll be more street-smart than bookish, though.
2. Does he think on his feet, or does he need time to deliberate?
Quick thinker, this mech.
3. Describe the character's thought process. Is he more logical, or more intuitive? Idealistic or practical?
Mmmm. Devcon is constantly battling his base coding, something much like our reptile-brain. He is wired to hunt/kill and there's a certain darkness associated with it. He likes killing his prey, specially if it's a 'Con. Basically, you could say he is horribly logical, but since his programming is goddamn strong, he'll mostly go by "instinct," which, once again, leands us to his base coding.
He is a practical mech, though.
4. What kind of education has the character had?
ROBOT. But, yeah. Everything hunter-worthy got downloaded.
5. What are his areas of expertise? What, if anything, is he interested in learning more about?
Lemme see: he's supposedly the best bounty hunter around. One of the few Autobot-hunters that survived their own gig. He's a master tracker, which seriously means that, no... you can't hide forever. He'll wait, forever, if he has to. He can teleport (in altform) across the universe, he is Pretty Goddamn Fast. Like. Very fast. 200 times faster than Starscream, yus.
Vossian. Yes. Absolutely. Give him Vossian-classes and he'll thank you with a crate of booze.
6. Is he an introvert or an extrovert?
...extroverted introvert. Yeah.
7. Describe the character's temperament. Is he even-tempered or does he have mood swings? Cheerful or melancholy? Laid-back or driven?
Devcon's always on the prowl. With it comes a mean streak that most have noticed by now. He plays the "nice Autobot" pretty well, though. Sadly, it's just acting. Devcon can be that mech, once he's adopted you to his territory. You in it? He'll pull pranks and tease and hunt you in a nice way. He grows melancholy if he remembers being grounded, though. Otherwise...?
He has a looot of temperament, yeah. He's also pretty laid-back, damn curious and generally minding everyone elses business.
8. How does he respond to new people or situations? Is he suspicious, relaxed, timid, enthusiastic?
Oh. Aaha. Suspicious a la hunter. And curious. And hunty.
9. Is he more likely to act, or to react?
Well, he's the top-dog. He'll act and let others react.
10. Which is his default: fight or flight?
Fight~
11. Describe the character's sense of humor. Does he appreciate jokes? Puns? Gallows humor? Bathroom humor? Pranks?
Jokes are fine, specially if he's the one pulling them. Pranks are a go! Gallows humor too, since he's a dark character who might just be prone to killing. Yeah. >.>;
12. Does the character have any diagnosable mental disorders? If yes, how does he deal with them?
Er. He'd have PTSD and a bad kind of it. Anger-issues, yup. He is a killer, so... er. Yeah. >.>
13. What moments in this character's life have defined him as a person?
He's had a few, but the worst one? Getting his spark stolen by no other mech but Megatron. Yeah. That's... something he won't forget. He spent quite a while getting hacked and touched by Megatron. He survived, but if a spark is a soul, then Megatron raped his soul. It defined him. It made him darker, angrier. He also was forced to spend time in a grounder-frame, which gave him nightmares. Yeah. You don't put a flyer in a grounder's frame, okay? The other thing would be finding himself alive while Rodimus died. It... sort of messed him up.
These things? Made him appreciate the small things in life - good booze, pals, a quiet evening.
14. What does he fear?
The Dragon. Losing those he protects, watching them die. Losing his spark. Being trapped, being helpless. Being grounded, period.
15. What are his hopes or aspirations?
Oh. Aaha. He wants to have a life-time of hunts. He wants his nest. He wants his mate. He... wants a twisted kind of happy ending?
16. What is something he doesn't want anyone to find out about him?
He wouldn't like others to know about Megatron, or why he fears the Dragon. He also wouldn't like others to get how sensitive his frame is.
Relationships
1. Describe this character's relationship with his parents.
Once again - robot. No parents, for frag's sake. However, once upon a time, there was somebot stupid enough to put impossible riches into making and programming him. He has no contact with this mech/femme/family unit/scientist?. If he ever had, so to say, it's long forgotten.
2. Does the character have any siblings? What is/was their relationship like?
No, nothing of the sorts. Head-canon, however, states that there's a bunch of hunters. Almost like Praxians or Seekers, just hanging around, living outside society, in border planets and backwater places. Never teaming up with each-other, always on the prowl. Always fighting mercs, because hunters and mercenaries have the same kind of prey.
3. Are there other blood relatives to whom he is close? Are there ones he can't stand?
No kin, 'cept those he chose at a latter stage. He has proved to care for a few individuals during his lifetime, but... he sort of ends up losing them.
4. Are there other, unrelated people whom he considers part of his family? What are his relationships with them?
Starscream; mate, eternaly prey. Rodimus; old flame, the only friend he had for quite a while. Thundercracker; would-be-trine-brother. Apelinq; the mech responsible for giving him his frame back. Blurr; adopted son of sorts. Depth Charge; work-pals, had many a discussion ending in lovely destruction. Smokescreen; old flame, loved friend.
5. Who is/was the character's best friend? How did they meet?
Best friend? Talking Devcon here. Mysterious as hell and what not. But, as for the "was", then I'd go for Rodimus here. There was... warmth between them. Devcon doesn't show warmth, not for individuals of his status, but Rodimus clearly was dear to him. So, 'm going along with head!canon here and inserting the possibility of them having met after the Great War's end. The Marshals had connections to the Wreckers and thus, at some point, they must have met through Apelinq.
Devcon was there when he died, which... actually shows how much he cared for him. Devcon can be respectful, but Rodimus, yeah. Rodimus was something else. I'm leaving most of this in the shadows, of course, since I yet have to write it. 8D
As for the "who is"...? Easy to answer that; Starscream. They met in the Pit. Yes, that's how Devcon sees it. The place was full of dead mechs, for frag's sake. u.u
6. Does he have other close friends?
Well. Uhm. Yeah, but those are also his family?
7. Does he make friends easily, or does he have trouble getting along with people?
He makes drinking-pals quiet easily. Friends... not. He is a dominant, vicious, son of a glitch. He's difficult to actually like, so... nope.
8. Which does he consider more important: family or friends?
Family.
9. Is the character single, married, divorced, widowed? Has he been married more than once?
Devcon is mated, and nope, it's a once-in-a-lifetime thing, this. Starscream is his god, and Primus can go screw himself on Unicron's horns.
10. Is he currently in a romantic relationship with someone other than a spouse?
...er. Romantic? Not quite. Love is a fickle thing, though. He still loves Rodimus. He still loves Smokescreen, albeit not the kind of love that leads to amorous encounters. And, yes - he also loves Thundercracker, but... not the mating-kind-of-love? So, non-romantic platonic relationships, yes.
11. Who was his first crush? Who is his latest?
First crush. Hoooly crap. Seriously? Er. He's old. But, I'd say he had a crush on Rodimus going on there. His latest is his mate, of course. 8D
12. What does he look for in a romantic partner?
Pre-Dragon? Love for thrills, speed and a submissive sexual character. A good top, curved plating, sharp colours. Post-Dragon... A dangerous, strong, feral lover. Submissive, yes, but also able to go dominant. A lover who can kill him, since the hunter is darkness incarnated now.
13. Does the character have children? Grandchildren? If yes, how does he relate to them? If no, does he want any?
Uhm. Frag no. Robots. Besides, he never gave any base-coding up, hell no. But, he adopted the fastest glitch on four wheels? 8D
14. Does he have any rivals or enemies?
Cyclonus. The Dragon comes secondary because reasons. Cryotek, albeit we do not talk about it. u.u
15. What is the character's sexual orientation? Where does he fall on the Kinsey scale?
So... Robots. Head!canon = they have the same bloody equipage, ARE THE SAME, save for chosen programming after having been sparked. Yeah. But, ok. He swings both ways.
16. How does he feel about sex? How important is it to him?
Sex is like flying. He goes insane without it? >.>
17. What are his turn-ons? Turn-offs? Weird bedroom habits?
LOLOL! Oookay. Turn-ons? Thighs. Wings. Slender waist. Strong back. Broad shoulders. A shapy backside. Mmm, heels. Submissive behaviour in the bed. D/s, bondage, toys. Turn-offs? Submissive behaviour outside the berth. Non-dangerous individuals.
Beliefs
1. Do you know your character's astrological (zodiac of choice) sign? How well does he fit type?
...I'd say, being lazy enough NOT to check it up, that Dev's a Scorpio, through and through.
2. Is this character religious, spiritual, both, or neither? How important are these elements in his life?
Devcon's canonally pointed out as a "Child of Primus," which means he fights for Primus. Not a Prime, not a brand/faction. He follows no mech, so to say, but he quite often ends up doing what Primus wants him to do.
3. Does this character have a personal code of morals or ethics? If so, how did that begin? What would it take to compromise it?
Yes. And, hunter's honour is a rough thing. It started with his programming, of course. So, no killing civilians. Thugs and criminals are prey. Decepticons are prey. Preds too, of course. Unless they behave, that is.
Aah. Well, now. He... is twisted nowadays. He's come to care for the very thing he learnt to hate, and you could say it messes things up, yes? If Devcon were to return to his old life, he'd have trouble go on killing 'Cons without asking a "why the slag am I doing this?"
4. How does he regard beliefs that differ from his? Is he tolerant, intolerant, curious, indifferent?
If you kill/harm civilians, you are prey. Anything else is ok with him.
5. What prejudices does he hold? Are they irrational or does he have a good reason for them?
...that Decepticons are better off being dead? YES. And, no. But, really... yes. Also, having had your spark fondled by Megatron obviously makes you sexually attracted to the most dangerous prey ever. Logic? What, he's a hunter. He was glitched form the very beginning. >.>
Daily Life
1. What is the character's financial situation? Is he rich, poor, comfortable, in debt?
Rich as a cyber-troll. This is the mech who saved up all his belonging, got paid in high-grade and didn't spend it. Also, he has this little thing with not needing to refuel as often as others. He does drink, but he conserves the energy for his jumps.
2. What is his social status? Has this changed over time, and if so, how has the change affected him?
Devcon, pre-Great War was a successful hunter and tracker both. Post Great War, he became a bounty hunter. He enjoyed a rather wicked form of popularity, being the best at his trade. When he joined the Peace Marshals, he became a proper celebrity. He still is, btw. /:
3. 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?
Devcon lives in a space station called VOID 4911, in the middle of the Coma Cluster. Being more specific... in a pub named "Haven," in the bowels of the station. Deep into the maze that makes the stations pipe-system. While the neighbourhood isn't pretty, the bar actually is and he loves it.
4. Besides the basic necessities, what does he spend his money on?
...Starscream.
5. What does he do for a living? Is he good at it? Does he enjoy it, or would he rather be doing something else?
No longer a lawmech, and a bounty hunter no more, Devcon has settled for a domestic life, which includes killing techno-organic critters, throwing guests out of his bar and generally spoiling Starscream into oblivion. He is a happy barkeep, and quite good at it too. Since the local fauna is as dangerous as he likes his prey to be, Devcon won't bother doing something else.
6. What are his interests or hobbies? How does he spend his free time?
Hunting. Deep space. Seekers. Flying. In no specific order. Also, he works quite a lot, actually. So, when he's not working, he's snogging his mate or doing anything of the things mentioned above. XDDD
7. What are his eating habits? Does he skip meals, eat out, drink alcohol, avoid certain foods?
Devcon was born to live a wealthy life. Spoilt from the very beginning of his life, he learnt how to move with high status profiles. Meaning, he will know how to eat neat and prettily. As for food-stuff? Robot. But, yes. He likes rust-sticks and goodies, cookies and cake and what not. He prefers high-grade due to his specific needs. The stronger, the better, for his jumps and complicated systems that allow him jump between stars.
Associations
Which of the following do you associate with the character, or which is his favorite:
1. Color? Sky blue, or deepest black.
2. Smell? Ozon.
3. Time of day? Dusk.
4. Season? Winter.
5. Book? Thud, by Terry Pratchet.
6. Music? Adrenaline (xXx-tweaker remix), by Gavin Rossdale.
7. Place? Deep space, or Haven, depending on the situation.
8. Substance? Energon.
9. Plant? Crystal roses.
10. Animal? ...shark, or hawk.
OH, gods. Well, fList? GIMME YOUR CHARACTERS. *coughs* Because I just spent HOURS doing this, I shit you not. >.>
Anyhow, crossposted. Sorry about the spam. Also - I posted the code over at haven_backroom for the takings. NOTA BENE: this is not mine. I just found it somewhere. <3
ONTO THE MADNESS!!
Body and Appearance
1. Describe the character's height and build. Is he heavyset, thin, short, rangy?
Devcon's height is about 32-33f. He isn't the tallest mech, but he is leader-sized. His a space jet, cruiser-class. It means he is big in altform and rootmode both. He masshiftes too. As for built? Devcon is a hunk. A beautifully sculptured mech, robo-muscles and all. He looks like a buff guy due to fanboys.
2. How old is he?
Devcon is old. He was sparked before the Great War, and lived through all those years the Autobots spent in Earth, snoozing away. He is from G1's future, too, so... Old.
3. Describe his posture. Does he carry himself well or does he slouch?
Aahah! He, er, he is a cocky son-of-a-glitch. Devcon stands proudly and loves to show his frame off. He's a flyer and while he is sneaky about it, Devcon will make sure his thighs are in perfect condition, shiny and pretty for all to see, since you know... they are his wings.
4. How is his health? Is he fit or out of shape? Any illnesses or conditions? Any physical disabilities?
Devcon was born to a rich life. Custom-made, beautifully crafted, he never had to starve. He is doing Pretty Well. However... due to his speed, he's actually hypersensitive. This mech doesn't like being touched. Guess why. /:
5. How does he move? Is he clumsy, graceful, tense, fluid?
He moves like a predator - he prowls, stalks, every movement meant to either conceal his presence or to scare/attract loversprey.
6. How attractive is this character physically? How does he perceive himself in the mirror?
Er... He. Is hot as hell? Devcon knows he looks good. Believe me, he does.
7. Describe his complexion. Dark, light, clear, scarred?
OK. We are talking robots, but he would be as light as possible? His face is silver, I mean. Also, no scars. His frame is pretty new, after all.
8. Describe his hairframe: color, texture, style.
Still talking robots here... Dev's face, upper arms, hands, helm-cannon, blaster, waist and thighs are silvery. His lower helm, lower arms, chassis and shins are sky-blue. His thrusters, crest and some other lines are a deep, rich red.
9. What color are his eyesoptics?
Ice-blue, baby!
10. Does the character have any other noteworthy features?
Except the cannon glaring at everyone? Uhm. Heh, his smirk. A mean, loop-sided, shit-eating grin!
11. What are his chief tension centers?
Thighs, yup.
12. 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?
Autobot-badge. Yeah.
A13. Do his clothes fit well? Does he seem comfortable in them?
14. Does he dress the same on the job as he does in his free time? If not, what are the differences?
15. You knew it was coming: Boxers, briefs or commando?
Speech
1. What does this character's voice sound like? High-pitched, deep, hoarse?
Dark, rough, smooth. I'm an evil thing. Think Riddick. Hear Riddick. Now look back at Devcon. Make it deeper, rougher = PROFIT. *hurrrrr*
2. How does he normally speak? Loud, soft, fast, evenly? Does he talk easily, or does he hesitate?
He is rather chatty, when in the mood. He uses his vocals to intimidate, flirt, break others down too. He's pretty well-spoken when being serious, though.
3. Does the character have a distinct accent or dialect? Any individual quirks of pronunciation? Any, like, you know, verbal tics?
Oh, he probably speaks robo-Aussie. Also, yes. He has quirks. And, you'll notice them pretty quick.
4. What language/s does he speak, and with how much fluency?
The bastard has probably every known language downloaded somewhere. I mean, you can't be on a hunt if you don't know what the locals are talking about. He's fluent in everything he needs to be, seriously. Also, he cheats in Vossian.
5. Does he switch languages or dialects in certain situations?
When talking to other robots, he's absolutely talking Cybertronian and will snort at those Autobots who have adopted organic-speech. And quirks. And oaths.
6. Is he a good impromptu speaker, or does he have to think about his words?
He's sneaky. Also, he's highly skilled at looking less smart than he is.
7. Is he eloquent or inarticulate? Under what circumstances might this change?
He goes pretty... eloquent when he's emotional.
Mental and Emotional
1. How intelligent is this character? Is he book-smart or street-smart?
Programmed to think like the "bad guy/prey" Devcon is pretty smart, all over. He'll be more street-smart than bookish, though.
2. Does he think on his feet, or does he need time to deliberate?
Quick thinker, this mech.
3. Describe the character's thought process. Is he more logical, or more intuitive? Idealistic or practical?
Mmmm. Devcon is constantly battling his base coding, something much like our reptile-brain. He is wired to hunt/kill and there's a certain darkness associated with it. He likes killing his prey, specially if it's a 'Con. Basically, you could say he is horribly logical, but since his programming is goddamn strong, he'll mostly go by "instinct," which, once again, leands us to his base coding.
He is a practical mech, though.
4. What kind of education has the character had?
ROBOT. But, yeah. Everything hunter-worthy got downloaded.
5. What are his areas of expertise? What, if anything, is he interested in learning more about?
Lemme see: he's supposedly the best bounty hunter around. One of the few Autobot-hunters that survived their own gig. He's a master tracker, which seriously means that, no... you can't hide forever. He'll wait, forever, if he has to. He can teleport (in altform) across the universe, he is Pretty Goddamn Fast. Like. Very fast. 200 times faster than Starscream, yus.
Vossian. Yes. Absolutely. Give him Vossian-classes and he'll thank you with a crate of booze.
6. Is he an introvert or an extrovert?
...extroverted introvert. Yeah.
7. Describe the character's temperament. Is he even-tempered or does he have mood swings? Cheerful or melancholy? Laid-back or driven?
Devcon's always on the prowl. With it comes a mean streak that most have noticed by now. He plays the "nice Autobot" pretty well, though. Sadly, it's just acting. Devcon can be that mech, once he's adopted you to his territory. You in it? He'll pull pranks and tease and hunt you in a nice way. He grows melancholy if he remembers being grounded, though. Otherwise...?
He has a looot of temperament, yeah. He's also pretty laid-back, damn curious and generally minding everyone elses business.
8. How does he respond to new people or situations? Is he suspicious, relaxed, timid, enthusiastic?
Oh. Aaha. Suspicious a la hunter. And curious. And hunty.
9. Is he more likely to act, or to react?
Well, he's the top-dog. He'll act and let others react.
10. Which is his default: fight or flight?
Fight~
11. Describe the character's sense of humor. Does he appreciate jokes? Puns? Gallows humor? Bathroom humor? Pranks?
Jokes are fine, specially if he's the one pulling them. Pranks are a go! Gallows humor too, since he's a dark character who might just be prone to killing. Yeah. >.>;
12. Does the character have any diagnosable mental disorders? If yes, how does he deal with them?
Er. He'd have PTSD and a bad kind of it. Anger-issues, yup. He is a killer, so... er. Yeah. >.>
13. What moments in this character's life have defined him as a person?
He's had a few, but the worst one? Getting his spark stolen by no other mech but Megatron. Yeah. That's... something he won't forget. He spent quite a while getting hacked and touched by Megatron. He survived, but if a spark is a soul, then Megatron raped his soul. It defined him. It made him darker, angrier. He also was forced to spend time in a grounder-frame, which gave him nightmares. Yeah. You don't put a flyer in a grounder's frame, okay? The other thing would be finding himself alive while Rodimus died. It... sort of messed him up.
These things? Made him appreciate the small things in life - good booze, pals, a quiet evening.
14. What does he fear?
The Dragon. Losing those he protects, watching them die. Losing his spark. Being trapped, being helpless. Being grounded, period.
15. What are his hopes or aspirations?
Oh. Aaha. He wants to have a life-time of hunts. He wants his nest. He wants his mate. He... wants a twisted kind of happy ending?
16. What is something he doesn't want anyone to find out about him?
He wouldn't like others to know about Megatron, or why he fears the Dragon. He also wouldn't like others to get how sensitive his frame is.
Relationships
1. Describe this character's relationship with his parents.
Once again - robot. No parents, for frag's sake. However, once upon a time, there was somebot stupid enough to put impossible riches into making and programming him. He has no contact with this mech/femme/family unit/scientist?. If he ever had, so to say, it's long forgotten.
2. Does the character have any siblings? What is/was their relationship like?
No, nothing of the sorts. Head-canon, however, states that there's a bunch of hunters. Almost like Praxians or Seekers, just hanging around, living outside society, in border planets and backwater places. Never teaming up with each-other, always on the prowl. Always fighting mercs, because hunters and mercenaries have the same kind of prey.
3. Are there other blood relatives to whom he is close? Are there ones he can't stand?
No kin, 'cept those he chose at a latter stage. He has proved to care for a few individuals during his lifetime, but... he sort of ends up losing them.
4. Are there other, unrelated people whom he considers part of his family? What are his relationships with them?
Starscream; mate, eternaly prey. Rodimus; old flame, the only friend he had for quite a while. Thundercracker; would-be-trine-brother. Apelinq; the mech responsible for giving him his frame back. Blurr; adopted son of sorts. Depth Charge; work-pals, had many a discussion ending in lovely destruction. Smokescreen; old flame, loved friend.
5. Who is/was the character's best friend? How did they meet?
Best friend? Talking Devcon here. Mysterious as hell and what not. But, as for the "was", then I'd go for Rodimus here. There was... warmth between them. Devcon doesn't show warmth, not for individuals of his status, but Rodimus clearly was dear to him. So, 'm going along with head!canon here and inserting the possibility of them having met after the Great War's end. The Marshals had connections to the Wreckers and thus, at some point, they must have met through Apelinq.
Devcon was there when he died, which... actually shows how much he cared for him. Devcon can be respectful, but Rodimus, yeah. Rodimus was something else. I'm leaving most of this in the shadows, of course, since I yet have to write it. 8D
As for the "who is"...? Easy to answer that; Starscream. They met in the Pit. Yes, that's how Devcon sees it. The place was full of dead mechs, for frag's sake. u.u
6. Does he have other close friends?
Well. Uhm. Yeah, but those are also his family?
7. Does he make friends easily, or does he have trouble getting along with people?
He makes drinking-pals quiet easily. Friends... not. He is a dominant, vicious, son of a glitch. He's difficult to actually like, so... nope.
8. Which does he consider more important: family or friends?
Family.
9. Is the character single, married, divorced, widowed? Has he been married more than once?
Devcon is mated, and nope, it's a once-in-a-lifetime thing, this. Starscream is his god, and Primus can go screw himself on Unicron's horns.
10. Is he currently in a romantic relationship with someone other than a spouse?
...er. Romantic? Not quite. Love is a fickle thing, though. He still loves Rodimus. He still loves Smokescreen, albeit not the kind of love that leads to amorous encounters. And, yes - he also loves Thundercracker, but... not the mating-kind-of-love? So, non-romantic platonic relationships, yes.
11. Who was his first crush? Who is his latest?
First crush. Hoooly crap. Seriously? Er. He's old. But, I'd say he had a crush on Rodimus going on there. His latest is his mate, of course. 8D
12. What does he look for in a romantic partner?
Pre-Dragon? Love for thrills, speed and a submissive sexual character. A good top, curved plating, sharp colours. Post-Dragon... A dangerous, strong, feral lover. Submissive, yes, but also able to go dominant. A lover who can kill him, since the hunter is darkness incarnated now.
13. Does the character have children? Grandchildren? If yes, how does he relate to them? If no, does he want any?
Uhm. Frag no. Robots. Besides, he never gave any base-coding up, hell no. But, he adopted the fastest glitch on four wheels? 8D
14. Does he have any rivals or enemies?
Cyclonus. The Dragon comes secondary because reasons. Cryotek, albeit we do not talk about it. u.u
15. What is the character's sexual orientation? Where does he fall on the Kinsey scale?
So... Robots. Head!canon = they have the same bloody equipage, ARE THE SAME, save for chosen programming after having been sparked. Yeah. But, ok. He swings both ways.
16. How does he feel about sex? How important is it to him?
Sex is like flying. He goes insane without it? >.>
17. What are his turn-ons? Turn-offs? Weird bedroom habits?
LOLOL! Oookay. Turn-ons? Thighs. Wings. Slender waist. Strong back. Broad shoulders. A shapy backside. Mmm, heels. Submissive behaviour in the bed. D/s, bondage, toys. Turn-offs? Submissive behaviour outside the berth. Non-dangerous individuals.
Beliefs
1. Do you know your character's astrological (zodiac of choice) sign? How well does he fit type?
...I'd say, being lazy enough NOT to check it up, that Dev's a Scorpio, through and through.
2. Is this character religious, spiritual, both, or neither? How important are these elements in his life?
Devcon's canonally pointed out as a "Child of Primus," which means he fights for Primus. Not a Prime, not a brand/faction. He follows no mech, so to say, but he quite often ends up doing what Primus wants him to do.
3. Does this character have a personal code of morals or ethics? If so, how did that begin? What would it take to compromise it?
Yes. And, hunter's honour is a rough thing. It started with his programming, of course. So, no killing civilians. Thugs and criminals are prey. Decepticons are prey. Preds too, of course. Unless they behave, that is.
Aah. Well, now. He... is twisted nowadays. He's come to care for the very thing he learnt to hate, and you could say it messes things up, yes? If Devcon were to return to his old life, he'd have trouble go on killing 'Cons without asking a "why the slag am I doing this?"
4. How does he regard beliefs that differ from his? Is he tolerant, intolerant, curious, indifferent?
If you kill/harm civilians, you are prey. Anything else is ok with him.
5. What prejudices does he hold? Are they irrational or does he have a good reason for them?
...that Decepticons are better off being dead? YES. And, no. But, really... yes. Also, having had your spark fondled by Megatron obviously makes you sexually attracted to the most dangerous prey ever. Logic? What, he's a hunter. He was glitched form the very beginning. >.>
Daily Life
1. What is the character's financial situation? Is he rich, poor, comfortable, in debt?
Rich as a cyber-troll. This is the mech who saved up all his belonging, got paid in high-grade and didn't spend it. Also, he has this little thing with not needing to refuel as often as others. He does drink, but he conserves the energy for his jumps.
2. What is his social status? Has this changed over time, and if so, how has the change affected him?
Devcon, pre-Great War was a successful hunter and tracker both. Post Great War, he became a bounty hunter. He enjoyed a rather wicked form of popularity, being the best at his trade. When he joined the Peace Marshals, he became a proper celebrity. He still is, btw. /:
3. 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?
Devcon lives in a space station called VOID 4911, in the middle of the Coma Cluster. Being more specific... in a pub named "Haven," in the bowels of the station. Deep into the maze that makes the stations pipe-system. While the neighbourhood isn't pretty, the bar actually is and he loves it.
4. Besides the basic necessities, what does he spend his money on?
...Starscream.
5. What does he do for a living? Is he good at it? Does he enjoy it, or would he rather be doing something else?
No longer a lawmech, and a bounty hunter no more, Devcon has settled for a domestic life, which includes killing techno-organic critters, throwing guests out of his bar and generally spoiling Starscream into oblivion. He is a happy barkeep, and quite good at it too. Since the local fauna is as dangerous as he likes his prey to be, Devcon won't bother doing something else.
6. What are his interests or hobbies? How does he spend his free time?
Hunting. Deep space. Seekers. Flying. In no specific order. Also, he works quite a lot, actually. So, when he's not working, he's snogging his mate or doing anything of the things mentioned above. XDDD
7. What are his eating habits? Does he skip meals, eat out, drink alcohol, avoid certain foods?
Devcon was born to live a wealthy life. Spoilt from the very beginning of his life, he learnt how to move with high status profiles. Meaning, he will know how to eat neat and prettily. As for food-stuff? Robot. But, yes. He likes rust-sticks and goodies, cookies and cake and what not. He prefers high-grade due to his specific needs. The stronger, the better, for his jumps and complicated systems that allow him jump between stars.
Associations
Which of the following do you associate with the character, or which is his favorite:
1. Color? Sky blue, or deepest black.
2. Smell? Ozon.
3. Time of day? Dusk.
4. Season? Winter.
5. Book? Thud, by Terry Pratchet.
6. Music? Adrenaline (xXx-tweaker remix), by Gavin Rossdale.
7. Place? Deep space, or Haven, depending on the situation.
8. Substance? Energon.
9. Plant? Crystal roses.
10. Animal? ...shark, or hawk.
OH, gods. Well, fList? GIMME YOUR CHARACTERS. *coughs* Because I just spent HOURS doing this, I shit you not. >.>
Anyhow, crossposted. Sorry about the spam. Also - I posted the code over at haven_backroom for the takings. NOTA BENE: this is not mine. I just found it somewhere. <3