100 Most Important Things To Know About Your Character
Part 1: The Basics
1. What is your full name? Zelda Nayru Harkinian
2. Where and when were you born? Castle District of Hylia City
3. Who are/were your parents? Mom was Din and dad was Daltus. Mom was a Castle District Princess and Dad was a importer/exporter.
4. Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like? Not a one.
5. Where do you live now, and with whom? I live in a penthouse in the Castle District.
6. What is your occupation? Um, ne'er do well fashionista?
7. Write a full physical description of yourself: Leggy and blonde, blue-green eyes, Hylian style ears (which, annoying as hell in the winter). My hair's to the middle of my back and it's dark blonde, but I get it highlighted.
8. To which social class do you belong? Upper class.
9. Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses? A physical inability to function without cappuccino and silk stockings count?
10. Are you right- or left-handed? Righty
11. What does your voice sound like? I like to think it's husky and sexy. My mom used to say I was acting like I had a sore throat. I miss her :(
12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently? "By the Three," and "Look what the Cucco dragged in."
13. What do you have in your pockets? Couple of rupees, a credit card, a cell phone.
14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics? I chew on my lower lip when I'm nervous.
Part 2: Growing Up
15. How would you describe your childhood in general? It was pretty good. Mom died when I was ten; Dad died recently. I didn't ever have to worry about anything. I miss that.
16. What is your earliest memory? Riding a pony at Kakariko Park as a toddler.
17. How much schooling have you had? Went through high school (basically, I had tutors). Started Hyrule University two years ago.
18. Did you enjoy school? Completely. I'm a secret nerd.
19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities? Private tutors. Dr. Shad.
20. While growing up, did you have any role models? My Mom and Dad mostly.
21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family? Excellent. I'm Daddy's Little Princess.
22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? A philanthropist.
23. As a child, what were your favorite activities? Painting and harp lessons.
24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display? Bubbliness? Is that a word?
25. As a child, were you popular? Who were your friends, and what were they like? I was pretty popular, but I'm not as shallow as some kids.
26. When and with whom was your first kiss? Um, Midna Nakamura on a dare when I was twelve. First boy-girl kiss? Probably Dr. Shad. Not that he kissed back, loser.
27. Are you a virgin? *sighs* I am doomed to virginity.
28. If you are a supernatural being (i.e. mage, werewolf, vampire), tell the story of how you became what you are or first learned of your own abilities. If you are just a normal human, describe any influences in your past that led you to do the things you do today:
I've always had the telekinetic/telepathic powers. I've been taking lessons since I was three to suppress them and they're pretty much gone now.
Part 3: Past Influences
29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far? My Dad's death and the company takeover.
30. Who has had the most influence on you? Daddy, definitely.
31. What do you consider your greatest achievement? Honestly? The fact that I haven't gotten myself killed since Ganondorf and Zant moved in.
32. What is your greatest regret? Not paying enough attention to how the world works.
33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done? Steal candy from Midna. I'm a goody two-shoes.
34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind? Nope.
35. When was the time you were the most frightened? When Zant came to takeover Harkinian Tower.
36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you? I fell flat on my ass at my debut a few years ago. I'm not used to heels; I'm kinda tall.
37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why? The last conversation I had with Daddy. I forgot to tell him I loved him.
38. What is your best memory? Going off to Hyrule University.
39. What is your worst memory? Daddy dying.
Part 4: Beliefs And Opinions
40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic? Optimistic.
41. What is your greatest fear? Not being able to figure out where my life is headed.
42. What are your religious views? I believe in the Three, if that's what you mean.
43. What are your political views? I'm for big business tax cuts. I don't like Gerudo City taking over...that answer your question?
44. What are your views on sex? By the Three, stop asking me that. I already told you I don't have sex yet. But I want to.
45. Are you able to kill? Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable? I could, if someone was holding a gun to my head. I hope I never have to.
46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do? It's between rape and murder--I'm inclined to say rape.
47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love? I do. I'm a romantic that way.
48. What do you believe makes a successful life? Being happy and doing your own thing.
49. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings (i.e. do you hide your true self from others, and in what way)? I hide how strong my powers are. I don't want anyone knowing I failed at lessons when Daddy paid so much to get rid of the damn things.
50. Do you have any biases or prejudices? Not really. I don't think so, anyway.
51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances? Why do you refuse to do it? I refuse to go out without having my hair done. It's like my armor, as shallow as it sounds.
52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)? My Daddy. Harkinian Industries.
Part 5: Relationships With Others
53. In general, how do you treat others (politely, rudely, by keeping them at a distance, etc.)? Does your treatment of them change depending on how well you know them, and if so, how? I'm a little shy...especially when I don't know you. I try to keep things to myself as much as possible.
54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why? It was Daddy. Now it's Midna and Shad.
55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why? Shad. Anybody who can have four degrees by the time he's 24 is pretty accomplished.
56. Who are your friends? Do you have a best friend? Describe these people: My best friend is Midna Nakamura--her parents own an art gallery down in the Midnight District. My wish-it-was-something-else is Shad, but he's too busy being my professor to pay any attention to that.
57. Do you have a spouse or significant other? If so, describe this person: Not a damn thing, sorry.
58. Have you ever been in love? I don't think it's love, really.
59. What do you look for in a potential lover? Smart. Cute. Thinks I'm better than what I actually am. Puts up with my insecurities.
60. How close are you to your family? I was extremely close to Daddy, but he's gone now.
61. Have you started your own family? If so, describe them. If not, do you want to? Why or why not? Not yet. I want babies someday, but that sex thing is a hangup.
62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help? Shad or Ashei. Midna.
63. Do you trust anyone to protect you? Who, and why? Shad, Ashei and Midna. They've always been there for me.
64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you? Midna, I hope. Shad (I wish.)
65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why? It's a tossup between Zant and Ganondorf. Probably Zant. Creep tried to hit on me.
66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict? Avoid conflict like the cucco-pox.
67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations? Um, are you talking to me? Seriously?
68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people? Why or why not? While I might be an open book here, I'm really not that much of a talker in big groups. I lurk. Like a lurking thing.
69. Do you care what others think of you? Yes, terribly. I hate that.
Part 6: Likes And Dislikes
70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes? Shopping with Midna. Reading. Hanging out in Shad's office.
71. What is your most treasured possession? The leather satchel Shad gave me for my birthday.
72. What is your favorite color? Blue.
73. What is your favorite food? Glazed Cucco.
74. What, if anything, do you like to read? Histories, romances, religious texts---anything I can get my hands on.
75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)? An evening in an art gallery with friends, curling up with a good book at home...things like that.
76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs? If so, why? Do you want to quit? I drink sometimes, but not too much.
77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night? Reading or hanging with Midna.
78. What makes you laugh? Shad's stupid argyle socks.
79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you? Creepy old guys HITTING ON ME.
80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself? I'd probably read or get Shad to talk about his research. That usually knocks me right out (No offense, Shad.)
81. How do you deal with stress? I eat. It's a terrible habit.
82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan? I like plans. Plans are good. Plans keep me sane.
83. What are your pet peeves? Spontaneity. Not having the right dress on. Getting runs in my stockings. People who dog-ear the pages in books.
Part 7: Self Images And Etc.
84. Describe the routine of a normal day for you. How do you feel when this routine is disrupted? I get up, do my hair, put on some makeup, go to class...that kind of thing. It irritates me terribly to have my morning rituals derailed. Throws me off all day.
85. What is your greatest strength as a person? My intelligence, I think.
86. What is your greatest weakness? Being shy.
87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? This is going to sound conceited, but I wish I wasn't pretty so people would take me seriously.
88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted? Introverted.
89. Are you generally organized or messy? Organized.
90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at.
Good: Organizing, harp playing, expressing myself in writing.
Bad: Being spontaneous, being flirty, expressing myself orally.
91. Do you like yourself? Most of the time.
92. What are your reasons for being an adventurer (or doing the strange and heroic things that RPG characters do)? Are your real reasons for doing this different than the ones you tell people in public?
I need to find out how to recapture my legacy from those who stole it from me. I need to figure out this thrice-damned prophecy and what it means for my life.
93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime? Translating the Twilight Prophecy is a biggie.
94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Hopefully running Harkinian Industries again.
95. If you could choose, how would you want to die? I want to die in my sleep so I don't know about it.
96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left.
Kiss Shad.
Go to Daddy's grave.
Kick Zant's ass.
97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death? My hair? No, in all seriousness, that I was more than just a pretty girl.
98. What three words best describe your personality? Quiet, intelligent, empathetic.
99. What three words would others probably use to describe you? Beautiful, happy, charmed.
100. If you could, what advice would you, the player, give to your character?
Accept your weaknesses as strengths and work your best at your goals.
1. What is your full name? Zelda Nayru Harkinian
2. Where and when were you born? Castle District of Hylia City
3. Who are/were your parents? Mom was Din and dad was Daltus. Mom was a Castle District Princess and Dad was a importer/exporter.
4. Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like? Not a one.
5. Where do you live now, and with whom? I live in a penthouse in the Castle District.
6. What is your occupation? Um, ne'er do well fashionista?
7. Write a full physical description of yourself: Leggy and blonde, blue-green eyes, Hylian style ears (which, annoying as hell in the winter). My hair's to the middle of my back and it's dark blonde, but I get it highlighted.
8. To which social class do you belong? Upper class.
9. Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses? A physical inability to function without cappuccino and silk stockings count?
10. Are you right- or left-handed? Righty
11. What does your voice sound like? I like to think it's husky and sexy. My mom used to say I was acting like I had a sore throat. I miss her :(
12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently? "By the Three," and "Look what the Cucco dragged in."
13. What do you have in your pockets? Couple of rupees, a credit card, a cell phone.
14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics? I chew on my lower lip when I'm nervous.
Part 2: Growing Up
15. How would you describe your childhood in general? It was pretty good. Mom died when I was ten; Dad died recently. I didn't ever have to worry about anything. I miss that.
16. What is your earliest memory? Riding a pony at Kakariko Park as a toddler.
17. How much schooling have you had? Went through high school (basically, I had tutors). Started Hyrule University two years ago.
18. Did you enjoy school? Completely. I'm a secret nerd.
19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities? Private tutors. Dr. Shad.
20. While growing up, did you have any role models? My Mom and Dad mostly.
21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family? Excellent. I'm Daddy's Little Princess.
22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? A philanthropist.
23. As a child, what were your favorite activities? Painting and harp lessons.
24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display? Bubbliness? Is that a word?
25. As a child, were you popular? Who were your friends, and what were they like? I was pretty popular, but I'm not as shallow as some kids.
26. When and with whom was your first kiss? Um, Midna Nakamura on a dare when I was twelve. First boy-girl kiss? Probably Dr. Shad. Not that he kissed back, loser.
27. Are you a virgin? *sighs* I am doomed to virginity.
28. If you are a supernatural being (i.e. mage, werewolf, vampire), tell the story of how you became what you are or first learned of your own abilities. If you are just a normal human, describe any influences in your past that led you to do the things you do today:
I've always had the telekinetic/telepathic powers. I've been taking lessons since I was three to suppress them and they're pretty much gone now.
Part 3: Past Influences
29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far? My Dad's death and the company takeover.
30. Who has had the most influence on you? Daddy, definitely.
31. What do you consider your greatest achievement? Honestly? The fact that I haven't gotten myself killed since Ganondorf and Zant moved in.
32. What is your greatest regret? Not paying enough attention to how the world works.
33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done? Steal candy from Midna. I'm a goody two-shoes.
34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind? Nope.
35. When was the time you were the most frightened? When Zant came to takeover Harkinian Tower.
36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you? I fell flat on my ass at my debut a few years ago. I'm not used to heels; I'm kinda tall.
37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why? The last conversation I had with Daddy. I forgot to tell him I loved him.
38. What is your best memory? Going off to Hyrule University.
39. What is your worst memory? Daddy dying.
Part 4: Beliefs And Opinions
40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic? Optimistic.
41. What is your greatest fear? Not being able to figure out where my life is headed.
42. What are your religious views? I believe in the Three, if that's what you mean.
43. What are your political views? I'm for big business tax cuts. I don't like Gerudo City taking over...that answer your question?
44. What are your views on sex? By the Three, stop asking me that. I already told you I don't have sex yet. But I want to.
45. Are you able to kill? Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable? I could, if someone was holding a gun to my head. I hope I never have to.
46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do? It's between rape and murder--I'm inclined to say rape.
47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love? I do. I'm a romantic that way.
48. What do you believe makes a successful life? Being happy and doing your own thing.
49. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings (i.e. do you hide your true self from others, and in what way)? I hide how strong my powers are. I don't want anyone knowing I failed at lessons when Daddy paid so much to get rid of the damn things.
50. Do you have any biases or prejudices? Not really. I don't think so, anyway.
51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances? Why do you refuse to do it? I refuse to go out without having my hair done. It's like my armor, as shallow as it sounds.
52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)? My Daddy. Harkinian Industries.
Part 5: Relationships With Others
53. In general, how do you treat others (politely, rudely, by keeping them at a distance, etc.)? Does your treatment of them change depending on how well you know them, and if so, how? I'm a little shy...especially when I don't know you. I try to keep things to myself as much as possible.
54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why? It was Daddy. Now it's Midna and Shad.
55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why? Shad. Anybody who can have four degrees by the time he's 24 is pretty accomplished.
56. Who are your friends? Do you have a best friend? Describe these people: My best friend is Midna Nakamura--her parents own an art gallery down in the Midnight District. My wish-it-was-something-else is Shad, but he's too busy being my professor to pay any attention to that.
57. Do you have a spouse or significant other? If so, describe this person: Not a damn thing, sorry.
58. Have you ever been in love? I don't think it's love, really.
59. What do you look for in a potential lover? Smart. Cute. Thinks I'm better than what I actually am. Puts up with my insecurities.
60. How close are you to your family? I was extremely close to Daddy, but he's gone now.
61. Have you started your own family? If so, describe them. If not, do you want to? Why or why not? Not yet. I want babies someday, but that sex thing is a hangup.
62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help? Shad or Ashei. Midna.
63. Do you trust anyone to protect you? Who, and why? Shad, Ashei and Midna. They've always been there for me.
64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you? Midna, I hope. Shad (I wish.)
65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why? It's a tossup between Zant and Ganondorf. Probably Zant. Creep tried to hit on me.
66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict? Avoid conflict like the cucco-pox.
67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations? Um, are you talking to me? Seriously?
68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people? Why or why not? While I might be an open book here, I'm really not that much of a talker in big groups. I lurk. Like a lurking thing.
69. Do you care what others think of you? Yes, terribly. I hate that.
Part 6: Likes And Dislikes
70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes? Shopping with Midna. Reading. Hanging out in Shad's office.
71. What is your most treasured possession? The leather satchel Shad gave me for my birthday.
72. What is your favorite color? Blue.
73. What is your favorite food? Glazed Cucco.
74. What, if anything, do you like to read? Histories, romances, religious texts---anything I can get my hands on.
75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)? An evening in an art gallery with friends, curling up with a good book at home...things like that.
76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs? If so, why? Do you want to quit? I drink sometimes, but not too much.
77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night? Reading or hanging with Midna.
78. What makes you laugh? Shad's stupid argyle socks.
79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you? Creepy old guys HITTING ON ME.
80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself? I'd probably read or get Shad to talk about his research. That usually knocks me right out (No offense, Shad.)
81. How do you deal with stress? I eat. It's a terrible habit.
82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan? I like plans. Plans are good. Plans keep me sane.
83. What are your pet peeves? Spontaneity. Not having the right dress on. Getting runs in my stockings. People who dog-ear the pages in books.
Part 7: Self Images And Etc.
84. Describe the routine of a normal day for you. How do you feel when this routine is disrupted? I get up, do my hair, put on some makeup, go to class...that kind of thing. It irritates me terribly to have my morning rituals derailed. Throws me off all day.
85. What is your greatest strength as a person? My intelligence, I think.
86. What is your greatest weakness? Being shy.
87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? This is going to sound conceited, but I wish I wasn't pretty so people would take me seriously.
88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted? Introverted.
89. Are you generally organized or messy? Organized.
90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at.
Good: Organizing, harp playing, expressing myself in writing.
Bad: Being spontaneous, being flirty, expressing myself orally.
91. Do you like yourself? Most of the time.
92. What are your reasons for being an adventurer (or doing the strange and heroic things that RPG characters do)? Are your real reasons for doing this different than the ones you tell people in public?
I need to find out how to recapture my legacy from those who stole it from me. I need to figure out this thrice-damned prophecy and what it means for my life.
93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime? Translating the Twilight Prophecy is a biggie.
94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Hopefully running Harkinian Industries again.
95. If you could choose, how would you want to die? I want to die in my sleep so I don't know about it.
96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left.
Kiss Shad.
Go to Daddy's grave.
Kick Zant's ass.
97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death? My hair? No, in all seriousness, that I was more than just a pretty girl.
98. What three words best describe your personality? Quiet, intelligent, empathetic.
99. What three words would others probably use to describe you? Beautiful, happy, charmed.
100. If you could, what advice would you, the player, give to your character?
Accept your weaknesses as strengths and work your best at your goals.