Character Survey
Body and Appearance
1. Describe the character's height and build. Is he heavyset, thin, short, rangy?
He's very slim, with long limbs. Not very tall yet, but he has the stretched look of a small kid about to hit a growth spurt with a vengeance.
2. How old is he?
10
3. Describe his posture. Does he carry himself well or does he slouch?
He carries himself extremely well, back straight and with excellent posture.
4. How is his health? Is he fit or out of shape? Any illnesses or conditions? Any physical disabilities?
He has very good health, as he was designed to be advanced from humans in this manner. He'll very rarely get sick, and his body is generally very durable.
5. How does he move? Is he clumsy, graceful, tense, fluid?
He can be quite clumsy at times, falling over a lot and knocking things over - but it's mostly an act, he's capable of being much more poised.
6. How attractive is this character physically? How does he perceive himself in the mirror?
Again, he was designed to be the pinnacle of achievement in all areas, so he is also a handsome boy. He doesn't really think about his own looks much, though he will sometimes tease Abel about being the better looking twin or turn on the charm to try and get his own way.
7. Describe his complexion. Dark, light, clear, scarred?
Very light and fair, there are some physical scars from testing, but most are hidden and none are especially prevalent.
8. Describe his hair: color, texture, style.
His hair is almost shoulder length and falls in a neat way around his face. Golden blond and naturally straight.
9. What color are his eyes?
Blue, almost unnaturally so.
10. Does the character have any other noteworthy features?
None.
11. 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 dresses in the UNASF uniform, which is a white tunic and pants, with golden trimmings and a golden badge of insignia. He doesn't have other clothing, as he's never had use for them... except in bed, where he wears highly fashionable ducky pyjamas.
12. Do his clothes fit well? Does he seem comfortable in them?
His clothes are tailored to him (as child-sized uniforms aren't standard) and he wears them easily, never having worn anything else.
Speech
1. What does this character's voice sound like? High-pitched, deep, hoarse?
Still high-pitched with youth, as he hasn't hit puberty yet, he's got quite a soft-spoken air about him.
2. How does he normally speak? Loud, soft, fast, evenly? Does he talk easily, or does he hesitate?
With great excitement. He's always confident when he talks, serious or silly, and rarely hesitates to think.
3. Does the character have a distinct accent or dialect? Any individual quirks of pronunciation? Any, like, you know, verbal tics?
German accent, though it's mild due to his exposure to other cultures and accents from infancy.
4. What language/s does he speak, and with how much fluency?
German, English, French, Chinese, Hindi, Italian - all with excellent fluency.
5. Does he switch languages or dialects in certain situations?
If it was polite to address someone in their native language, or they had trouble communicating in his usual language, he would switch. However, otherwise he speaks English consistently.
6. Is he a good impromptu speaker, or does he have to think about his words?
He's a good impromptu speaker.
7. Is he eloquent or inarticulate? Under what circumstances might this change?
Usually very articulate and with a vocabulary beyond his years, he can sometimes generate into cries of woe and silliness for effect.
Mental and Emotional
1. How intelligent is this character? Is he book-smart or street-smart?
Definitely more book smart. With that, he's a (literal) genius and prodigy. But street smart, he is not.
2. Does he think on his feet, or does he need time to deliberate?
He does better if he has time to deliberate, as he's a strategist at heart, but he's intelligent enough not to get it too wrong if he has to think on his feet.
3. Describe the character's thought process. Is he more logical, or more intuitive? Idealistic or practical?
Much more idealistic than anything else, he prefers to try and see the good in everyone. He's a pacifist and won't even fight back if his life is in danger, and he believes that with enough persistence he can win around anyone.
4. What kind of education has the character had?
Private tutors since he was very small, in a variety of advanced subjects.
5. What are his areas of expertise? What, if anything, is he interested in learning more about?
He wants to learn more 'useless' subjects - like art, music, things that don't have a bearing on his overall future. His expertise are in languages, strategy, physical activities, math, sciences and computer technology.
6. Is he an introvert or an extrovert?
Extrovert seemingly, but an introvert with his true feelings.
7. Describe the character's temperament. Is he even-tempered or does he have mood swings? Cheerful or melancholy? Laid-back or driven?
Generally he's very cheerful and laid back, gets on well with everyone and is extremely hard to rile up or ruffle to any great extent.
8. How does he respond to new people or situations? Is he suspicious, relaxed, timid, enthusiastic?
Very enthusiastic, he'll make friends and explore at the drop of a pin and won't give up easily.
9. Is he more likely to act, or to react?
Act.
10. Which is his default: fight or flight?
Neither; he won't run away, he'll just stand there and let whatever it is punch the crap out of him as he tries to reason with it.
11. Describe the character's sense of humor. Does he appreciate jokes? Puns? Gallows humor? Bathroom humor? Pranks?
He has a silly and immature sense of humour. Childish, one of the only things about him that is, and harmless (things like drawing moustaches on sleeping people).
12. Does the character have any diagnosable mental disorders? If yes, how does he deal with them?
None at all
13. What moments in this character's life have defined him as a person?
His entire upbringing as a scientific experiment, treated as a second-class citizen and tool of his nation, have shaped who he is. He has become obedient and eager to please, overachieving and he dreams of a future where he can be free with the people he loves.
14. What does he fear?
Being alone. His brother dying. Being trapped forever.
15. What are his hopes or aspirations?
He wants to live on a world where humans and clones co-exist as equals, and where he is free to lead whatever life he chooses on the natural atmosphere of Earth. However, outwardly he aspires to being the perfect clone, fulfilling his role as the future leader of the colonists on Mars.
16. What is something he doesn't want anyone to find out about him?
How deeply his status as a clone upsets and distresses him.
Relationships
1. Describe this character's relationship with his parents.
He has no parents, he was created via scientific experiment.
2. Does the character have any siblings? What is/was their relationship like?
One blood relative - an identical twin (although technically they are clones of one another) called Abel. Abel was created to be Cain's spare parts, but they don't see each other like that, they are closer than close and he's Cain's whole world.
Two sisters (non blood) - Seth and Lilith. Neither come from the same genetic stock as Cain, but as the only other two clones they formed a family of sorts.
3. Are there other blood relatives to whom he is close? Are there ones he can't stand?
Those three are his only relatives, and only Abel is technically related.
4. Are there other, unrelated people whom he considers part of his family? What are his relationships with them?
None.
5. Who is/was the character's best friend? How did they meet?
Abel is his best friend. They met when they were eight, having been living in separate laboratories in their respective counties before that.
6. Does he have other close friends?
None. He does his best to make friends with the other colonists, but he's still just a tool (albeit a generally well-liked one) to most of them.
7. Does he make friends easily, or does he have trouble getting along with people?
He makes friends very easily and enjoys doing so.
8. Which does he consider more important: family or friends?
Family.
9. Does he have any rivals or enemies?
Nope.
Beliefs
1. Do you know your character's astrological (zodiac sign?
Birthday is March 10th (headcanon), so that makes him a Pisces.
2. Is this character religious, spiritual, both, or neither? How important are these elements in his life?
He is most definitely a child of science, and doesn't have any religious or spiritual beliefs. However, he isn't against others having them.
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?
His main belief is in pacifist; he won't lift a finger in violence against anyone else, not even if his life is in danger. This stems from having seen enough violence and pain from others, and only seeing it keep hurting in a vicious cycle - and Abel is violent enough for the both of them.
4. How does he regard beliefs that differ from his? Is he tolerant, intolerant, curious, indifferent?
He's very tolerant of all beliefs, but he will try and stop violence through persuasion.
5. What prejudices does he hold? Are they irrational or does he have a good reason for them?
He doesn't like scientists. At all. But it's a deeply buried prejudice and he'll never let it show on the outside, it's perfectly rational considering his upbringing.
Daily Life
1. What is the character's financial situation? Is he rich, poor, comfortable, in debt?
He is property of the UNASF, so doesn't really have finances to speak of - his needs are met by them.
2. What is his social status? Has this changed over time, and if so, how has the change affected him?
He is a clone; these are seen as tools of humankind, not equal and lesser. This sort of changes as he gets older and starts to hold rank in the UNASF (though not currently), but he's still what he is, and that won't change.
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?
In a room on the Mars Colony/Ark run by the UNASF, he has his own room with all the basic amenities.
4. Besides the basic necessities, what does he spend his money on?
Not applicable, but if he did have excess money it would probably go on gorging himself on fish and books.
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 still learning at the moment; but he's being groomed for a role as the leader of the project to colonize Mars, he's very good at it and he seems to enjoy it.
6. What are his interests or hobbies? How does he spend his free time?
He likes reading, swimming and teasing Abel.
7. What are his eating habits? Does he skip meals, eat out, drink alcohol, avoid certain foods?
SKIP A MEAL? ARE YOU INSANE?! He loves his food too much for that, especially fish which he loves with an almost unhealthy obsession. He hates sweet things, however, and is too young for alcohol. He eats in the mess hall in the colony barracks.
Associations
Which of the following do you associate with the character, or which is his favorite:
1. Color? Blue
2. Smell? Recycled sterile air
3. Time of day? Dawn
4. Season? Spring
5. Book? The Bible
6. Music? Depeche Mode - I am You and You are Me
7. Place? Germany
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