Giant Meme of Doom
As the subject and LJ cut text implies...
Body and Appearance
1. Describe the character's height and build. Is he heavyset, thin, short, rangy? He's got a decent build, and an average height.
2. How old is he? Between late teens/early twenties.
3. Describe his posture. Does he carry himself well or does he slouch? He carries himself well.
4. How is his health? Is he fit or out of shape? Any illnesses or conditions? Any physical disabilities? He keeps his body in shape, to enable him to control his magic better.
5. How does he move? Is he clumsy, graceful, tense, fluid? Graceful and fluid. I guess…whatever can be expected in a GBA game.
6. How attractive is this character physically? How does he perceive himself in the mirror? To others, Saleh can be seen as attractive. As for perceiving himself, Saleh doesn't really mind it. He's comfortable with what he has.
7. Describe his complexion. Dark, light, clear, scarred? Clear complexion, a nice tan. Not too light, not too dark.
8. Describe his hair: color, texture, style. A dark gray color, somewhat wavy.
9. What color are his eyes? Green
10. Does the character have any other noteworthy features? Not particularly.
11. What are his chief tension centers? Unsure
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? He wears a light green cloak that covers his upper body, and hangs halfway down his legs. His pants are black and shoes are brown. He also wears a brown twiggy headband thing on his head (idk what it's called).
13. Do his clothes fit well? Does he seem comfortable in them? His clothes fit well, and he seems 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? He pretty much wears the same thing.
15. You knew it was coming: Boxers, briefs or commando? Hmm…I'd have to say briefs. I'm not sure what kind of underwear existed in the year 803…
Speech
1. What does this character's voice sound like? High-pitched, deep, hoarse? Well, his canon has no voice acting, but by looking at him, I would guess that his voice would be that of an average young man. Perhaps a little deeper, given his wisdom.
2. How does he normally speak? Loud, soft, fast, evenly? Does he talk easily, or does he hesitate? Perhaps soft and evenly. As for talking easily or hesitating, it depends on the situation. When sharing his wisdom, he speaks openly, but in social settings, he finds himself hesitating quite a bit.
3. Does the character have a distinct accent or dialect? Any individual quirks of pronunciation? Any, like, you know, verbal tics? Not really.
4. What language/s does he speak, and with how much fluency? He speaks good English.
5. Does he switch languages or dialects in certain situations? Not at all.
6. Is he a good impromptu speaker, or does he have to think about his words? He's good at impromptu speaking.
7. Is he eloquent or inarticulate? Under what circumstances might this change? He's eloquent, with a powerful, moving wisdom and knowledge cultural history that influences his behavior.
Mental and Emotional
1. How intelligent is this character? Is he book-smart or street-smart? He's got a good grasp of book-smarts. Street-smarts, not so much, but he has the basics from traveling across the continent.
2. Does he think on his feet, or does he need time to deliberate? He'll…probably need time to deliberate.
3. Describe the character's thought process. Is he more logical, or more intuitive? Idealistic or practical? He thinks logically and practically. It's quite difficult to get him emotionally swayed.
4. What kind of education has the character had? He's studied magic and the cultural history of Caer Pelyn throughout his life.
5. What are his areas of expertise? What, if anything, is he interested in learning more about? Again, magic and cultural history of Caer Pelyn. He's trying to learn more about social life, and understand how women's hearts work.
6. Is he an introvert or an extrovert? He's rather introverted, but he will reach out to others if they need a hand, and will not refuse those who approach him.
7. Describe the character's temperament. Is he even-tempered or does he have mood swings? Cheerful or melancholy? Laid-back or driven? He's pretty even-tempered. He remains calm most of the time. He can be driven, albeit in a calm manner.
8. How does he respond to new people or situations? Is he suspicious, relaxed, timid, enthusiastic? He'll look for people in need. He generally doesn't pay attention to those around him, but he won't ignore them if they approach him.
9. Is he more likely to act, or to react? I'd say more likely to act…at least reasonably. He wouldn't do anything reckless.
10. Which is his default: fight or flight? Hmm…fight? Again, it depends on the situation. He'll fight to defend what matters to him, but he'll flee if circumstances demand it.
11. Describe the character's sense of humor. Does he appreciate jokes? Puns? Gallows humor? Bathroom humor? Pranks? Saleh doesn't have much of a sense of humor…
12. Does the character have any diagnosable mental disorders? If yes, how does he deal with them? Not really…
13. What moments in this character's life have defined him as a person? The biggest thing that defines him is his duty to serve and protect Myrrh, the Great Dragon. His practice of Valega enables him to understand creation.
14. What does he fear? Hmm…killing others?
15. What are his hopes or aspirations? To worship the Great Dragon forever, and to atone for mankind's neglect of the deed so long ago.
16. What is something he doesn't want anyone to find out about him? Hmm, I'm not sure on that one.
Relationships
1. Describe this character's relationship with his parents. Saleh's parents are never shown nor mentioned in the canon.
2. Does the character have any siblings? What is/was their relationship like? No siblings.
3. Are there other blood relatives to whom he is close? Are there ones he can't stand? His grandmother, the village elder. He takes good care of her when he is at home; he takes care of her belongings, her meals, and her health.
4. Are there other, unrelated people whom he considers part of his family? What are his relationships with them? His apprentice, Ewan, in whom he sees great potential. He remains patient despite Ewan's mischievous antics. On the other hand, Ewan reveres him greatly.
5. Who is/was the character's best friend? How did they meet? Gerik. They met when Saleh accidentally killed Gerik's friend. Then when Saleh later saved Gerik's life, the two became friends.
6. Does he have other close friends? Princess Eirika, who will become his wife if he has level A support conversations with her. But that's just one possible ending out of the many, depending on what supports the characters have by the end of the story.
7. Does he make friends easily, or does he have trouble getting along with people? He doesn't necessarily have trouble getting along with people, but he usually doesn't interact unless they approach him first. Exceptions being when he finds someone in need, or if he needs something from them.
8. Which does he consider more important: family or friends? They are both equally important to him.
9. Is the character single, married, divorced, widowed? Has he been married more than once? He's mostly single. Again, depending on the supports, he may marry Eirika at the end of the story.
10. Is he currently in a romantic relationship with someone other than a spouse? Not really. Unless you count Eirika during the canon.
11. Who was his first crush? Who is his latest? Eirika?
12. What does he look for in a romantic partner? Someone unselfish, courageous, and honorable.
13. Does the character have children? Grandchildren? If yes, how does he relate to them? If no, does he want any? Not during the canon, but his paired ending with Eirika states that they'll have a daughter who resembles the legendary heroine, Nada Kuya.
14. Does he have any rivals or enemies? The Demon King, the sworn enemy of the Great Dragon whom Saleh worships.
15. What is the character's sexual orientation? Where does he fall on the Kinsey scale? Straight?
16. How does he feel about sex? How important is it to him? He doesn't really think about it.
17. What are his turn-ons? Turn-offs? Weird bedroom habits? N/A
Beliefs
1. Do you know your character's astrological (zodiac of choice) sign? How well does he fit type? IDK.
2. Is this character religious, spiritual, both, or neither? How important are these elements in his life? Hmm…he worships the Great Dragon, and follows a cultural tradition from Caer Pelyn. That's extremely important to him, as it "gives his life meaning."
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? The unselfish thing, being considerate of others, etc.
4. How does he regard beliefs that differ from his? Is he tolerant, intolerant, curious, indifferent? He remains indifferent about beliefs that differ from his. He won't judge others for petty reasons like that.
5. What prejudices does he hold? Are they irrational or does he have a good reason for them? No prejudices. He doesn't judge others by their thoughts or actions.
Daily Life
1. What is the character's financial situation? Is he rich, poor, comfortable, in debt? He's pretty comfortable.
2. What is his social status? Has this changed over time, and if so, how has the change affected him? Not many people know of what Saleh does. He pretty much stays outside of things, whether he's in his own little mountain village, or traveling the continent.
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? I'd say a house, as well-kept as any house would be in those ancient times.
4. Besides the basic necessities, what does he spend his money on? Not sure of magic tomes and staves would fall under the "basic necessities" category. He may buy some magical scrolls? Other than that, he has no need for any sort of material pleasure.
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? That's a tough one. He serves and protects the Great Dragon, but that doesn't earn him any income. One can only guess how he earns his income for the basic necessities. In the canon, money is only obtained by selling things, treasures and stuff. I can't really see Saleh digging for things to sell. Unless he earns some kind of reward for saving people in need…that might be one way. But he does that out of the kindness of his heart more than anything.
6. What are his interests or hobbies? How does he spend his free time? He practices Valega in his spare time, making a pure wish for a better world.
7. What are his eating habits? Does he skip meals, eat out, drink alcohol, avoid certain foods? I'd say he eats pretty healthy.
Associations
Which of the following do you associate with the character, or which is his favorite:
1. Color? Green
2. Smell? Grass?
3. Time of day? Day
4. Season? Spring
5. Book? Magic books
6. Music? N/A
7. Place? Mountains
8. Substance? ?
9. Plant? idk
10. Animal? Any animal, I guess.
Body and Appearance
1. Describe the character's height and build. Is he heavyset, thin, short, rangy? He's got a decent build, and an average height.
2. How old is he? Between late teens/early twenties.
3. Describe his posture. Does he carry himself well or does he slouch? He carries himself well.
4. How is his health? Is he fit or out of shape? Any illnesses or conditions? Any physical disabilities? He keeps his body in shape, to enable him to control his magic better.
5. How does he move? Is he clumsy, graceful, tense, fluid? Graceful and fluid. I guess…whatever can be expected in a GBA game.
6. How attractive is this character physically? How does he perceive himself in the mirror? To others, Saleh can be seen as attractive. As for perceiving himself, Saleh doesn't really mind it. He's comfortable with what he has.
7. Describe his complexion. Dark, light, clear, scarred? Clear complexion, a nice tan. Not too light, not too dark.
8. Describe his hair: color, texture, style. A dark gray color, somewhat wavy.
9. What color are his eyes? Green
10. Does the character have any other noteworthy features? Not particularly.
11. What are his chief tension centers? Unsure
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? He wears a light green cloak that covers his upper body, and hangs halfway down his legs. His pants are black and shoes are brown. He also wears a brown twiggy headband thing on his head (idk what it's called).
13. Do his clothes fit well? Does he seem comfortable in them? His clothes fit well, and he seems 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? He pretty much wears the same thing.
15. You knew it was coming: Boxers, briefs or commando? Hmm…I'd have to say briefs. I'm not sure what kind of underwear existed in the year 803…
Speech
1. What does this character's voice sound like? High-pitched, deep, hoarse? Well, his canon has no voice acting, but by looking at him, I would guess that his voice would be that of an average young man. Perhaps a little deeper, given his wisdom.
2. How does he normally speak? Loud, soft, fast, evenly? Does he talk easily, or does he hesitate? Perhaps soft and evenly. As for talking easily or hesitating, it depends on the situation. When sharing his wisdom, he speaks openly, but in social settings, he finds himself hesitating quite a bit.
3. Does the character have a distinct accent or dialect? Any individual quirks of pronunciation? Any, like, you know, verbal tics? Not really.
4. What language/s does he speak, and with how much fluency? He speaks good English.
5. Does he switch languages or dialects in certain situations? Not at all.
6. Is he a good impromptu speaker, or does he have to think about his words? He's good at impromptu speaking.
7. Is he eloquent or inarticulate? Under what circumstances might this change? He's eloquent, with a powerful, moving wisdom and knowledge cultural history that influences his behavior.
Mental and Emotional
1. How intelligent is this character? Is he book-smart or street-smart? He's got a good grasp of book-smarts. Street-smarts, not so much, but he has the basics from traveling across the continent.
2. Does he think on his feet, or does he need time to deliberate? He'll…probably need time to deliberate.
3. Describe the character's thought process. Is he more logical, or more intuitive? Idealistic or practical? He thinks logically and practically. It's quite difficult to get him emotionally swayed.
4. What kind of education has the character had? He's studied magic and the cultural history of Caer Pelyn throughout his life.
5. What are his areas of expertise? What, if anything, is he interested in learning more about? Again, magic and cultural history of Caer Pelyn. He's trying to learn more about social life, and understand how women's hearts work.
6. Is he an introvert or an extrovert? He's rather introverted, but he will reach out to others if they need a hand, and will not refuse those who approach him.
7. Describe the character's temperament. Is he even-tempered or does he have mood swings? Cheerful or melancholy? Laid-back or driven? He's pretty even-tempered. He remains calm most of the time. He can be driven, albeit in a calm manner.
8. How does he respond to new people or situations? Is he suspicious, relaxed, timid, enthusiastic? He'll look for people in need. He generally doesn't pay attention to those around him, but he won't ignore them if they approach him.
9. Is he more likely to act, or to react? I'd say more likely to act…at least reasonably. He wouldn't do anything reckless.
10. Which is his default: fight or flight? Hmm…fight? Again, it depends on the situation. He'll fight to defend what matters to him, but he'll flee if circumstances demand it.
11. Describe the character's sense of humor. Does he appreciate jokes? Puns? Gallows humor? Bathroom humor? Pranks? Saleh doesn't have much of a sense of humor…
12. Does the character have any diagnosable mental disorders? If yes, how does he deal with them? Not really…
13. What moments in this character's life have defined him as a person? The biggest thing that defines him is his duty to serve and protect Myrrh, the Great Dragon. His practice of Valega enables him to understand creation.
14. What does he fear? Hmm…killing others?
15. What are his hopes or aspirations? To worship the Great Dragon forever, and to atone for mankind's neglect of the deed so long ago.
16. What is something he doesn't want anyone to find out about him? Hmm, I'm not sure on that one.
Relationships
1. Describe this character's relationship with his parents. Saleh's parents are never shown nor mentioned in the canon.
2. Does the character have any siblings? What is/was their relationship like? No siblings.
3. Are there other blood relatives to whom he is close? Are there ones he can't stand? His grandmother, the village elder. He takes good care of her when he is at home; he takes care of her belongings, her meals, and her health.
4. Are there other, unrelated people whom he considers part of his family? What are his relationships with them? His apprentice, Ewan, in whom he sees great potential. He remains patient despite Ewan's mischievous antics. On the other hand, Ewan reveres him greatly.
5. Who is/was the character's best friend? How did they meet? Gerik. They met when Saleh accidentally killed Gerik's friend. Then when Saleh later saved Gerik's life, the two became friends.
6. Does he have other close friends? Princess Eirika, who will become his wife if he has level A support conversations with her. But that's just one possible ending out of the many, depending on what supports the characters have by the end of the story.
7. Does he make friends easily, or does he have trouble getting along with people? He doesn't necessarily have trouble getting along with people, but he usually doesn't interact unless they approach him first. Exceptions being when he finds someone in need, or if he needs something from them.
8. Which does he consider more important: family or friends? They are both equally important to him.
9. Is the character single, married, divorced, widowed? Has he been married more than once? He's mostly single. Again, depending on the supports, he may marry Eirika at the end of the story.
10. Is he currently in a romantic relationship with someone other than a spouse? Not really. Unless you count Eirika during the canon.
11. Who was his first crush? Who is his latest? Eirika?
12. What does he look for in a romantic partner? Someone unselfish, courageous, and honorable.
13. Does the character have children? Grandchildren? If yes, how does he relate to them? If no, does he want any? Not during the canon, but his paired ending with Eirika states that they'll have a daughter who resembles the legendary heroine, Nada Kuya.
14. Does he have any rivals or enemies? The Demon King, the sworn enemy of the Great Dragon whom Saleh worships.
15. What is the character's sexual orientation? Where does he fall on the Kinsey scale? Straight?
16. How does he feel about sex? How important is it to him? He doesn't really think about it.
17. What are his turn-ons? Turn-offs? Weird bedroom habits? N/A
Beliefs
1. Do you know your character's astrological (zodiac of choice) sign? How well does he fit type? IDK.
2. Is this character religious, spiritual, both, or neither? How important are these elements in his life? Hmm…he worships the Great Dragon, and follows a cultural tradition from Caer Pelyn. That's extremely important to him, as it "gives his life meaning."
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? The unselfish thing, being considerate of others, etc.
4. How does he regard beliefs that differ from his? Is he tolerant, intolerant, curious, indifferent? He remains indifferent about beliefs that differ from his. He won't judge others for petty reasons like that.
5. What prejudices does he hold? Are they irrational or does he have a good reason for them? No prejudices. He doesn't judge others by their thoughts or actions.
Daily Life
1. What is the character's financial situation? Is he rich, poor, comfortable, in debt? He's pretty comfortable.
2. What is his social status? Has this changed over time, and if so, how has the change affected him? Not many people know of what Saleh does. He pretty much stays outside of things, whether he's in his own little mountain village, or traveling the continent.
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? I'd say a house, as well-kept as any house would be in those ancient times.
4. Besides the basic necessities, what does he spend his money on? Not sure of magic tomes and staves would fall under the "basic necessities" category. He may buy some magical scrolls? Other than that, he has no need for any sort of material pleasure.
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? That's a tough one. He serves and protects the Great Dragon, but that doesn't earn him any income. One can only guess how he earns his income for the basic necessities. In the canon, money is only obtained by selling things, treasures and stuff. I can't really see Saleh digging for things to sell. Unless he earns some kind of reward for saving people in need…that might be one way. But he does that out of the kindness of his heart more than anything.
6. What are his interests or hobbies? How does he spend his free time? He practices Valega in his spare time, making a pure wish for a better world.
7. What are his eating habits? Does he skip meals, eat out, drink alcohol, avoid certain foods? I'd say he eats pretty healthy.
Associations
Which of the following do you associate with the character, or which is his favorite:
1. Color? Green
2. Smell? Grass?
3. Time of day? Day
4. Season? Spring
5. Book? Magic books
6. Music? N/A
7. Place? Mountains
8. Substance? ?
9. Plant? idk
10. Animal? Any animal, I guess.