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Body and Appearance
1. Describe the character's height and build. Is he heavyset, thin, short, rangy?
Goodness. About 5'8" standing straight, which he NEVER does. He's continuously hunched over. Very skinny, bony, the whole bit. A bit like a heroin junkie, without the heroin.
2. How old is he?
22 or 24, depending on when I'm playing him.
3. Describe his posture. Does he carry himself well or does he slouch?
See the above about his hunch. Of JUSTICE.
4. How is his health? Is he fit or out of shape? Any illnesses or conditions? Any physical disabilities?
He should be in a diabetic coma, but he's not. His health is surprisingly good, considering. Very flexible.
5. How does he move? Is he clumsy, graceful, tense, fluid?
Awkward is a good way to describe his movement. Very tense in the shoulders. Oddly dainty in the way he holds things and eats.
6. How attractive is this character physically? How does he perceive himself in the mirror?
If ugly is the new pretty, he's golden. He tries not to look in the mirror, although he does occasionally see his reflection in windows.
7. Describe his complexion. Dark, light, clear, scarred?
Pale. Very pale. Dark circles under his eyes.
8. Describe his hair: color, texture, style.
Black, shiny, messy. Probably easy to get your hand stuck in.
9. What color are his eyes?
A dark grey often mistaken for black.
10. Does the character have any other noteworthy features?
No eyebrows.
11. What are his chief tension centers?
Shoulders, ankles.
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?
Baggy white t-shirt, baggy jeans, no shoes unless forced. ALWAYS.
13. Do his clothes fit well? Does he seem comfortable in them?
No, but he does seem comfortable. They help him achieve his crouch.
14. Does he dress the same on the job as he does in his free time? If not, what are the differences?
The same.
15. You knew it was coming: Boxers, briefs or commando?
L deems this question irrelevant. (Boxers.)
Speech
1. What does this character's voice sound like? High-pitched, deep, hoarse?
Low, almost gravelly but not quite.
2. How does he normally speak? Loud, soft, fast, evenly? Does he talk easily, or does he hesitate?
Soft, at an even pace and tone. He is very articulate.
3. Does the character have a distinct accent or dialect? Any individual quirks of pronunciation? Any, like, you know, verbal tics?
He has a distinctive inflection to everything, characterized by pauses where he stops to think. In English, he has a British accent, unless he's deliberately concealing it.
4. What language/s does he speak, and with how much fluency?
He's fluent in English, Spanish, Japanese, Mandarin, and French, and has a working knowledge of Russian, Italian, German and Arabic. He is constantly brushing up on all of these and more, because you never know what country is going to need his assistance, and getting translators is a waste of time, energy, and money.
5. Does he switch languages or dialects in certain situations?
Oh yes.
6. Is he a good impromptu speaker, or does he have to think about his words?
He thinks about his words, but he doesn't trip over his words when he does speak.
7. Is he eloquent or inarticulate? Under what circumstances might this change?
Usually eloquent. This would only change under extreme duress. (i.e. being attacked by B. ;_;)
Mental and Emotional
1. How intelligent is this character? Is he book-smart or street-smart?
THE SMARTEST MAN WHO EVER LIVED. And he's more book smart than street smart, but he has a good grasp of common sense, especially when it comes to the motives of criminals.
2. Does he think on his feet, or does he need time to deliberate?
He can do both with dizzying skill.
3. Describe the character's thought process. Is he more logical, or more intuitive? Idealistic or practical?
Logic logic logic. And practical.
4. What kind of education has the character had?
Home tutors, mostly. But he probably has enough knowledge and skill for several college degrees.
5. What are his areas of expertise? What, if anything, is he interested in learning more about?
Crime solving.
6. Is he an introvert or an extrovert?
Both, kind of. He has no friends but he's not afraid of social situations. He just finds them a waste of time unless they help solve a case.
7. Describe the character's temperament. Is he even-tempered or does he have mood swings? Cheerful or melancholy? Laid-back or driven?
Even-tempered, prone to quiet melancholy, and very, very driven.
8. How does he respond to new people or situations? Is he suspicious, relaxed, timid, enthusiastic?
Curious and cautious.
9. Is he more likely to act, or to react?
Act.
10. Which is his default: fight or flight?
Depends on if it's a fight he can win.
11. Describe the character's sense of humor. Does he appreciate jokes? Puns? Gallows humor? Bathroom humor? Pranks?
Big fan of sarcasm, delivered with such deadpan it's often missed.
12. Does the character have any diagnosable mental disorders? If yes, how does he deal with them?
He's pretty textbook autistic. He deals with it by ignoring it. It's just part of him.
13. What moments in this character's life have defined him as a person?
The murder of his parents and being taken in by Wammy's House. The LABB murder case. The Kira case.
14. What does he fear?
Being a god-like figure no one can live up to. Beyond Birthday. Losing grip on reality. And Near, just a little bit.
15. What are his hopes or aspirations?
That the detective known as L won't die with him.
16. What is something he doesn't want anyone to find out about him?
His name. How scared he is of the fine line between brilliance and insanity. That he hears church bells when there aren't any. How much Beyond Birthday scares him. That Near scares him at all.
Relationships
1. Describe this character's relationship with his parents.
It was great. When he had some.
2. Does the character have any siblings? What is/was their relationship like?
Only child.
3. Are there other blood relatives to whom he is close? Are there ones he can't stand?
No living relatives.
4. Are there other, unrelated people whom he considers part of his family? What are his relationships with them?
Watari - a father figure, although he is aware Watari has a practical purpose for him.
His successors - Not exactly part of his family, but they are his legacy. He feels a connection to them through that.
5. Who is/was the character's best friend? How did they meet?
Honestly? I think it's Mello. Even though they only met once, and Mello was like 11. L took the time to tell him stories and give him advice. I think he felt a connection to Mello that he didn't have with Near.
6. Does he have other close friends?
Other than Watari, no. Light Yagami was never a friend, no matter what L says. He's a liar.
7. Does he make friends easily, or does he have trouble getting along with people?
It's more of a self-imposed isolation, although a lot of people do sure seem to think he's weird.
8. Which does he consider more important: family or friends?
Justice.
9. Is the character single, married, divorced, widowed? Has he been married more than once?
Single. Terminally.
10. Is he currently in a romantic relationship with someone other than a spouse?
No.
11. Who was his first crush? Who is his latest?
... Probably Naomi Misora, on both accounts.
12. What does he look for in a romantic partner?
JUSTICE.
13. Does the character have children? Grandchildren? If yes, how does he relate to them? If no, does he want any?
Uh. No.
14. Does he have any rivals or enemies?
Beyond Birthday and Kira have been his biggest enemies. He's had rival detectives, whom he has defeated.
15. What is the character's sexual orientation? Where does he fall on the Kinsey scale?
Justicesexual. Although I think he learns toward the wimminz, even if it's a more subconscious thing.
16. How does he feel about sex? How important is it to him?
Horrified blank. Awkward and dirty. Unnecessary.
17. What are his turn-ons? Turn-offs? Weird bedroom habits?
JUUUUUSTICCEEEEEE
Beliefs
1. Do you know your character's astrological (zodiac of choice) sign? How well does he fit type?
He's a Scorpio, but he doesn't put any stock in that sort of thing.
2. Is this character religious, spiritual, both, or neither? How important are these elements in his life?
Atheist, and pretty damn important. Although he's being proved wrong at an alarming rate lately.
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?
JUSTIIIIIIIIICE. Nothing would compromise it. NOTHING.
4. How does he regard beliefs that differ from his? Is he tolerant, intolerant, curious, indifferent?
I think it depends on how it's presented to him. He's very tolerant of Mello's Catholicism but threw a shit fit over the possibility of the Kiras having help from a shinigami.
5. What prejudices does he hold? Are they irrational or does he have a good reason for them?
His only real prejudice is against B and that's a pretty damn rational prejudice.
Daily Life
1. What is the character's financial situation? Is he rich, poor, comfortable, in debt?
He has more money than God.
2. What is his social status? Has this changed over time, and if so, how has the change affected him?
He's the world's greatest detective. He's pretty esteemed.
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?
He lives all over because he travels a lot, but he sure knows how to live well.
4. Besides the basic necessities, what does he spend his money on?
Crime-fighting technology. Sweets.
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?
He's the world's greatest detective. And yes, he does enjoy it.
6. What are his interests or hobbies? How does he spend his free time?
What free time?
7. What are his eating habits? Does he skip meals, eat out, drink alcohol, avoid certain foods?
Only sweets. Always.
Associations
Which of the following do you associate with the character:
1. Color? Blue.
2. Smell? Rain.
3. Time of day? Evening.
4. Season? Winter.
5. Book? Sherlock Holmes.
6. Music? Arctic Monkeys.
7. Place? Winchester.
8. Substance? Sugar.
9. Plant? Fern.
10. Animal? Spider monkey.
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