Xigbar
Body and Appearance
1. Describe the character's height and build. Is he heavyset, thin, short, rangy?
Short, slender. He'd make a good grizzled pirate. He definitely isn't well built in appearance, though appearances are deceptive. He's what you might call ropey, you know how the old wise masters in kung fu films look with their shirts off? Pretty much that.
2. How old is he?
52 Not that you could get him admit it.
3. Describe his posture. Does he carry himself well or does he slouch?
He carries himself pretty well, most of the time. He slouches when he's off duty, though. His sitting posture is horrendous.
4. How is his health? Is he fit or out of shape? Any illnesses or conditions? Any physical disabilities?
Amazingly fit and strong for someone of his age and size. He lacks depth perception, though, due to only having one eye. He never tells the truth about how that happened, either.
5. How does he move? Is he clumsy, graceful, tense, fluid?
He's... active. There's a lot of jumping and mid-air, gravity-defying acrobatics involved in his fights. He's also pretty expressive in the body language department.
6. How attractive is this character physically? How does he perceive himself in the mirror?
He thinks he's a stud. He is attractive in that older man, grizzled fighter kind of way. The scar and eyepatch helps.
7. Describe his complexion. Dark, light, clear, scarred?
He's not light as such, in the same way that the others are clear skinned, pale prettyboys. He's also pretty badly scarred.
8. Describe his hair: color, texture, style.
Dark with streaks of grey, texture like a wire brush, no style of which to speak, he simply hasn't visited a hairdresser in about ten years.
9. What color are his eyes?
His eye is yellow.
10. Does the character have any other noteworthy features?
Other than grey streaks in his hair, a fucking big scar down one cheek, his eye missing on the opposite side, and a tendency to shoot you from behind while looking you in the face? Nah.
11. What are his chief tension centers?
I doubt he has any. He's pretty laid back.
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?
Unfortunately, he is a fan of long shorts and loose t-shirts. He should also be banned from wearing colours, and neckerchiefs.
13. Do his clothes fit well? Does he seem comfortable in them?
They fit him fine, but not a close fit. He is probably far too 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?
Hell no. On the job, he's either in his Org uniform or his Gunner one. His Gunner one is a bit, umm... Tidus-y.
15. You knew it was coming: Boxers, briefs or commando?
Boxers, when he wears them.
Speech
1. What does this character's voice sound like? High-pitched, deep, hoarse?
Average pitch, a touch hoarse.
2. How does he normally speak? Loud, soft, fast, evenly? Does he talk easily, or does he hesitate?
He's not very noteworthy on the volume subject. He also doesn't talk particularly fast, but the rhythm can give the illusion he is.
3. Does the character have a distinct accent or dialect? Any individual quirks of pronunciation? Any, like, you know, verbal tics?
He talks like a California Surfer Dude with Quaint English Colloquialisms.
4. What language/s does he speak, and with how much fluency?
Radiant Garden's native language. He's also learned Al Bhed, but prefers not to show it.
5. Does he switch languages or dialects in certain situations?
If he's dealing with someone who will pay him good money for a job, and they are in private, and they speaks Al Bhed, he will. If there are witnesses who know him, he won't. He doesn't want them all to know he speaks it, because some of them do.
6. Is he a good impromptu speaker, or does he have to think about his words?
He can waffle nonsense easily, but he does tend to keep whatever is actually on his mind off other people's radars. If he's giving someone a dressing down, or friendly warning, he usually knows what he's going to say beforehand.
7. Is he eloquent or inarticulate? Under what circumstances might this change?
He sounds inarticulate, but he's actually far too canny and intelligent for other people's comfort, and he knows it.
Mental and Emotional
1. How intelligent is this character? Is he book-smart or street-smart?
Very street smart, with a touch of book smart. He's had a good education, he just doesn't see the gain in showing it off.
2. Does he think on his feet, or does he need time to deliberate?
He thinks on his feet. Giving him time to deliberate is dangerous.
3. Describe the character's thought process. Is he more logical, or more intuitive? Idealistic or practical?
Practical intuitive. He knows how to work people and does so with ease.
4. What kind of education has the character had?
Higher, but not to the same extent as the likes of Vexen.
5. What are his areas of expertise? What, if anything, is he interested in learning more about?
He's a sharpshooter who manipulates space and gravity; that's his forte. He wants to learn more about this world, and specifically, the lifestream, and the gate.
6. Is he an introvert or an extrovert?
Extrovert, but without ever putting the inside of his own head up for consumption.
7. Describe the character's temperament. Is he even-tempered or does he have mood swings? Cheerful or melancholy? Laid-back or driven?
He appears laid back and even tempered. Until you piss him off, or do something to make him have to deal with it, and then he appears laid back and very, very threatening.
8. How does he respond to new people or situations? Is he suspicious, relaxed, timid, enthusiastic?
Relaxed and enthusiastic. It's all a cover. Don't be fooled. Xigbar is a dick who will use everyone in whatever way they are best utilised.
9. Is he more likely to act, or to react?
To react. He will act if it suits him, but he prefers not to do anything unless he has to, which is usually a form of reaction.
10. Which is his default: fight or flight?
Depends. He'll fight, but he'd rather walk away with his opponent still alive.
11. Describe the character's sense of humor. Does he appreciate jokes? Puns? Gallows humor? Bathroom humor? Pranks?
All of the above, and then some. He acts like he considers life to be one big joke.
12. Does the character have any diagnosable mental disorders? If yes, how does he deal with them?
Severely Dodgy Condition. No treatment known.
13. What moments in this character's life have defined him as a person?
Meeting Xehanort, meeting Xehanort again, casting Ansem into the Darkness, losing their hearts, fighting off Sora and failing, coming back from the Underworld, scheming against Marluxia, arriving on Spira.
14. What does he fear?
Housework. Being sober.
15. What are his hopes or aspirations?
To open the gate and get back home, Spira be damned.
16. What is something he doesn't want anyone to find out about him?
That his plan for the future consists of “open the gate and get back home, Spira be damned”.
Relationships
1. Describe this character's relationship with his parents.
They're dead.
2. Does the character have any siblings? What is/was their relationship like?
No.
3. Are there other blood relatives to whom he is close? Are there ones he can't stand?
No.
4. Are there other, unrelated people whom he considers part of his family? What are his relationships with them?
I guess the first six of the Org sorta count, but that really doesn't stop him variously bullying or threatening them.
5. Who is/was the character's best friend? How did they meet?
Varg. They met when the whole post-Underworld Marly thing kicked off.
6. Does he have other close friends?
Sort of Demyx, whom he picks on and hits on in equal measure, because he loves winding up the little twink who is also, clearly, a Great Big Virgin.
7. Does he make friends easily, or does he have trouble getting along with people?
He makes friends easily, as often as he can. Can't seem to get anywhere with the under 21 female Al Bhed population, though.
8. Which does he consider more important: family or friends?
Neither. You wouldn't want to be either to him.
9. Is the character single, married, divorced, widowed? Has he been married more than once?
Single.
10. Is he currently in a romantic relationship with someone other than a spouse?
No. Unless you consider his flirting with Demyx to be romantic, or a relationship.
11. Who was his first crush? Who is his latest?
His first crush was that tutor who came to town to deal with one of the local brats over the summer. He doesn't really have a latest. He doesn't crush easily.
12. What does he look for in a romantic partner?
Working bits.
13. Does the character have children? Grandchildren? If yes, how does he relate to them? If no, does he want any?
No, and no.
14. Does he have any rivals or enemies?
Not really.
15. What is the character's sexual orientation? Where does he fall on the Kinsey scale?
About a 2.
16. How does he feel about sex? How important is it to him?
He loves sex, he wishes he could have more, but it's only as important to him as, say, pizza. Nice to have, not something worth saving solely for special people. Pizza with people you barely know is awesome.
17. What are his turn-ons? Turn-offs? Weird bedroom habits?
Turn ons are derpy little twinks who are great big virgins, and brazen teenage girls in not very much clothing. Turn offs are mentions of Xaldin's giant wang and associated piercings, and the thought of Vexen getting his leg over. He doesn't really have any weird bedroom habits.
Beliefs
1. Do you know your character's astrological (zodiac of choice) sign? How well does he fit type?
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2. Is this character religious, spiritual, both, or neither? How important are these elements in his life?
Neither. He really doesn't care at all for spirituality.
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?
If you consider being out for yourself to be a code of morals? No one said they had to be good morals.
4. How does he regard beliefs that differ from his? Is he tolerant, intolerant, curious, indifferent?
Completely and wholly indiferrent.
5. What prejudices does he hold? Are they irrational or does he have a good reason for them?
None.
Daily Life
1. What is the character's financial situation? Is he rich, poor, comfortable, in debt?
Comfortable. Very comfortable, really, without being rich.
2. What is his social status? Has this changed over time, and if so, how has the change affected him?
He's Ryoka, so in terms of wider society, he doesn't exist and is going to remain not existing.
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?
It's an apartment in Rabanastre, and it's mostly a place to crash. He currently shares it with Axel and potentially Varg.
4. Besides the basic necessities, what does he spend his money on?
He really doesn't. Half the time he even steals his drinks.
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?
At the moment it's small time but still profitable: Drug running and clandestine courier services. Once they get the airship, full blown outright smuggling of pretty much anything he can fit on the airship. Sine he can manipulate gravity and hide small things in pocket dimensions, and deliver them to other locations without having to be anywhere near those locations himself, he is very, very good at it.
6. What are his interests or hobbies? How does he spend his free time?
His interest is in seventeen year old female Al Bhed thieves, his hobby is hitting on them, he spends his free time getting knocked back and drunk.
7. What are his eating habits? Does he skip meals, eat out, drink alcohol, avoid certain foods?
He drinks alcohol and eats out rather a lot.
Associations
Which of the following do you associate with the character, or which is his favorite:
1. Color? Purple.
2. Smell? Cologne.
3. Time of day? Dusk.
4. Season? Summer.
5. Book? Other people's diaries.
6. Music? Light rock.
7. Place? Pub.
8. Substance? Alcohol.
9. Plant? Coca.
10. Animal? Dog.
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