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Well you all wanted to know about Lachlan anyway!! ;)
So we have Lachlan Nolan Carmichael.... we shall teeter back and forth between Highlander Verse and Beach Verse. :D
Body and Appearance
1. Describe the character's height and build. Is he heavyset, thin, short, rangy?
Tall, about 6'1/6'2. He's just sort of... filled out? He's not fat, but not thin. And he's muscular, but not overly so.
2. How old is he?
Depends what story it is, for H4 he's uh... 21? I think. I can't remember my math right now.
3. Describe his posture. Does he carry himself well or does he slouch?
He has surprisingly good posture, you might think he would slouch, but he stands up straight and carries himself with confidence. He's not cocky, but he knows who he is and he's comfortable with that.
4. How is his health? Is he fit or out of shape? Any illnesses or conditions? Any physical disabilities?
Quit fit, he's very strong and fairly quick. Depending on which Verse, he either plays football or kicks ass with a claymore.
5. How does he move? Is he clumsy, graceful, tense, fluid?
Quickly, surprisingly light on his feet given his size (which helps for football). He can be clumsy when he's nervous or he's unsure of his surroundings.... or there's a pretty girl (*coughROSEcough*)
6. How attractive is this character physically? How does he perceive himself in the mirror?
He's hot. Like totally.
7. Describe his complexion. Dark, light, clear, scarred?
Medium to olive toned - depending on how much sun he gets. Very smooth and even - the bastard!
8. Describe his hair: color, texture, style.
Think and curly, a bit shaggy - falls around his ears. It's never tidy, he tends to run his hands through it, but it can be combed when the time is right.
9. What color are his eyes?
Dark green, very vivid and clear.
10. Does the character have any other noteworthy features?
He has a small scar on his chin (right where a cleft could be) that he got when he was 11 and Mac (accidentally) pushed him out of a tree.
11. What are his chief tension centers?
Like what annoys him? Um... dudes hittin' on his sisters and Rose. Being called stupid. Not being treated fairly - because of his background, size or whatever.
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?
I'll pick Beach!Verse Lachlan for this: casual. Jeans, print t-shirts with obnoxious/funny/random sayings/pictures and sandals. He likes board-shorts and tanks in the summer (yeah beach!). If he has to get dressed up he'll wear dark jeans and a button up that one of his sisters picked out.
13. Do his clothes fit well? Does he seem comfortable in them?
Totally! He knows who he is and what he likes and he wears it well.
14. Does he dress the same on the job as he does in his free time? If not, what are the differences?
No? Hmmm what kind of career would Lachlan have? I have never pondered this! :O
15. You knew it was coming: Boxers, briefs or commando?
ROFLMFAO!!!!!!!! Commando. All the way. Let it hang, baby!
Speech
1. What does this character's voice sound like? High-pitched, deep, hoarse?
Deep baritone, like his da. In Beach!Verse he has a very slight surfer accent (he likes to say 'dude' alot) and in Highlander!Verse he's of course Scottish. :D
2. How does he normally speak? Loud, soft, fast, evenly? Does he talk easily, or does he hesitate?
He tends to talk a bit loudly, not obnoxiously, he's just enthusiastic. He can talk a bit fast, but only when he's really excited about something.. kind of like a little kid.
3. Does the character have a distinct accent or dialect? Any individual quirks of pronunciation? Any, like, you know, verbal tics?
See above please. :D
4. What language/s does he speak, and with how much fluency?
English and he's good with just that.
5. Does he switch languages or dialects in certain situations?
No?
6. Is he a good impromptu speaker, or does he have to think about his words?
He never thinks about his words. Ever. He just sort of blurts the first thing comes to mind and goes with it. Sometimes it's good, most of the time it's bad. But at least he's honest?
7. Is he eloquent or inarticulate? Under what circumstances might this change?
I think as he ages he'll get more eloquent, maybe think about what he's saying instead of just plowing forward. I bet if he actually sat down and wrote out what he was thinking it would be quite poetic.
Mental and Emotional
1. How intelligent is this character? Is he book-smart or street-smart?
Street smart. That said he is quite smart, and could do very well in academics if he applied himself.
2. Does he think on his feet, or does he need time to deliberate?
He's very impulsive and used to quick thinking, so he's great at thinking on his feet.
3. Describe the character's thought process. Is he more logical, or more intuitive? Idealistic or practical?
He's hot headed with a slight temper. He can be logical, if ever stops long enough to really think about what's going on. He's very idealistic and dense. Oh lord is he dense!
4. What kind of education has the character had?
Well I imagine in Beach!Verse he had some college... he probably even graduated.
5. What are his areas of expertise? What, if anything, is he interested in learning more about?
Again, something I've never thought about. I'll look at Beach!Verse for this. I see him as being a surfer dude, but also very mechanical and into cars and building things. So if he applied himself he could be an engineer, but if not then probably he'd be some grease-monkey type who specialized in restoring classic cars.
6. Is he an introvert or an extrovert?
EXTROVERT! O_O
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 very cheerful and fairly laid in most situations, but he does have a tempter and he's really emotional. So I would say he has mood swings.
8. How does he respond to new people or situations? Is he suspicious, relaxed, timid, enthusiastic?
Suspicious, he doesn't like new people or situations.
9. Is he more likely to act, or to react?
React. ...... O_O
10. Which is his default: fight or flight?
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Fight.
11. Describe the character's sense of humor. Does he appreciate jokes? Puns? Gallows humor? Bathroom humor? Pranks?
All of the above. Mainly pranks and bathroom humor. He's also a fan of Monty Python.
12. Does the character have any diagnosable mental disorders? If yes, how does he deal with them?
He has a temper, like I said. He doesn't deal with it.
13. What moments in this character's life have defined him as a person?
I'm skipping this one. :D
14. What does he fear?
Something happening to his family/friends. He can't stand the idea of anyone he loves getting hurt and he would sooner step in front of a bullet than let anyone else get hurt.
15. What are his hopes or aspirations?
MARRYING ROSE! :P
16. What is something he doesn't want anyone to find out about him?
He still sleeps with his baby blanket.
Relationships
1. Describe this character's relationship with his parents.
He's really close with his parents, he cares a lot about them and respects them more than anyone else (even though he might not say that).
2. Does the character have any siblings? What is/was their relationship like?
He has really good relationships with Skye and Sadie, he's very protective of them and wants to make sure they're always safe and happy.
His relationship with Seren is very different, of course. He wants to push her away, and ignore her (because she's right most of the time), but he knows full well he could.not live without her and he goes above and beyond to make sure she's alright.
3. Are there other blood relatives to whom he is close? Are there ones he can't stand?
Let's see I guess he and Mac are like 3rd cousins or something? And he's close with Mac.
He doesn't have any relatives he doesn't like.
4. Are there other, unrelated people whom he considers part of his family? What are his relationships with them?
The whole "clan." He says that Declan is annoying and bothersome, but the two are actually good friends (they have a friendship similar to Sachairi and Nolan.. stolen kilt anyone?). He has his "aunts" and "uncles" and the various kids that he's friends with. And of course there's Rose. ;)
5. Who is/was the character's best friend? How did they meet?
MACKENZIE! They met when Lachlan was born. :D They're BFF's! They are both risk takers and find fun in the most dangerous situations. I guess they're a bit like Adrenalin junkies.
6. Does he have other close friends?
See above. And at some point he may or may not become friends with Frederic. :P
7. Does he make friends easily, or does he have trouble getting along with people?
Well it depends on who the person is and what happens at the first meeting. If you're nice you can be Lachlan's new BFF.. if you're snooty/reserved/or anything other than nice HISSSS BOOO YOU SUCK!
8. Which does he consider more important: family or friends?
Family, because he thinks of his friends as family.
9. Is the character single, married, divorced, widowed? Has he been married more than once?
At the moment he is single, but I don't think it's a huge surprise that he'll eventually end up with Rose.
10. Is he currently in a romantic relationship with someone other than a spouse?
NO! THERE IS ONLY ROSE!! :P
11. Who was his first crush? Who is his latest?
Rose. Always Rose.
12. What does he look for in a romantic partner?
Rose! Duh. :P
13. Does the character have children? Grandchildren? If yes, how does he relate to them? If no, does he want any?
HE WILL HAVE CHILDREN! AHAHHAHA !!! Lily and Violet (twins) and a to be named boy.
14. Does he have any rivals or enemies?
*snort* Jackson. Frederic.... for a while? ;)
15. What is the character's sexual orientation? Where does he fall on the Kinsey scale?
He's totally straight.
16. How does he feel about sex? How important is it to him?
He likes sex. Verra much and it's quite important to the horn-ball.
17. What are his turn-ons? Turn-offs? Weird bedroom habits?
I'd rather not say.
Beliefs
1. Do you know your character's astrological (zodiac of choice) sign? How well does he fit type?
He's an Aries. He's an Aries. See here.
2. Is this character religious, spiritual, both, or neither? How important are these elements in his life?
Neither.
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?
I think he's very moral and has a very black and white view of what is right and wrong. This totally comes from his parents. As for what he would take to compromise that? I'd anything where his family was on the line.
4. How does he regard beliefs that differ from his? Is he tolerant, intolerant, curious, indifferent?
As far as religion goes, he doesn't follow one, so he's open to any.
5. What prejudices does he hold? Are they irrational or does he have a good reason for them?
He doesn't like the English. It's fairly sound why.
Daily Life
1. What is the character's financial situation? Is he rich, poor, comfortable, in debt?
He's comfortable, mainly because of his parents (but he's still young).
2. What is his social status? Has this changed over time, and if so, how has the change affected him?
Middle class. Always been middle class and probably always will be.
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?
Apartment. It's messy. Like a frat house.
4. Besides the basic necessities, what does he spend his money on?
Toys. New car parts, electronics, and stuff for Rose.
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?
See way up there. He would be good at it, and he would enjoy it. Lachlan wouldn't take a job he wasn't passionate about.
6. What are his interests or hobbies? How does he spend his free time?
He likes to have fun with friends. He likes to go bar hopping, playing music, video games. He likes surfing and sports and going to the movies.
7. What are his eating habits? Does he skip meals, eat out, drink alcohol, avoid certain foods?
He.Eats.Everything. He would never skip a meal! He goes by the Hobbit way of eating: breakfast, second breakfast, elevenses, luncheon, afternoon tea, dinner and supper.
That said he does.not.like.turnips!
Associations
Which of the following do you associate with the character, or which is his favorite:
His favorites:
1. Color? Blue.
2. Smell? Fresh baked bread.
3. Time of day? Afternoon.
4. Season? Fall.
5. Book? Catcher in the Rye (Why? I don't know... I hate that book.)
6. Music? Rock
7. Place? Home.
8. Substance? I don't know? I don't even know what mine is!
9. Plant? Violets. *snort*
10. Animal? Silkies (seals).
So we have Lachlan Nolan Carmichael.... we shall teeter back and forth between Highlander Verse and Beach Verse. :D
Body and Appearance
1. Describe the character's height and build. Is he heavyset, thin, short, rangy?
Tall, about 6'1/6'2. He's just sort of... filled out? He's not fat, but not thin. And he's muscular, but not overly so.
2. How old is he?
Depends what story it is, for H4 he's uh... 21? I think. I can't remember my math right now.
3. Describe his posture. Does he carry himself well or does he slouch?
He has surprisingly good posture, you might think he would slouch, but he stands up straight and carries himself with confidence. He's not cocky, but he knows who he is and he's comfortable with that.
4. How is his health? Is he fit or out of shape? Any illnesses or conditions? Any physical disabilities?
Quit fit, he's very strong and fairly quick. Depending on which Verse, he either plays football or kicks ass with a claymore.
5. How does he move? Is he clumsy, graceful, tense, fluid?
Quickly, surprisingly light on his feet given his size (which helps for football). He can be clumsy when he's nervous or he's unsure of his surroundings.... or there's a pretty girl (*coughROSEcough*)
6. How attractive is this character physically? How does he perceive himself in the mirror?
He's hot. Like totally.
7. Describe his complexion. Dark, light, clear, scarred?
Medium to olive toned - depending on how much sun he gets. Very smooth and even - the bastard!
8. Describe his hair: color, texture, style.
Think and curly, a bit shaggy - falls around his ears. It's never tidy, he tends to run his hands through it, but it can be combed when the time is right.
9. What color are his eyes?
Dark green, very vivid and clear.
10. Does the character have any other noteworthy features?
He has a small scar on his chin (right where a cleft could be) that he got when he was 11 and Mac (accidentally) pushed him out of a tree.
11. What are his chief tension centers?
Like what annoys him? Um... dudes hittin' on his sisters and Rose. Being called stupid. Not being treated fairly - because of his background, size or whatever.
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?
I'll pick Beach!Verse Lachlan for this: casual. Jeans, print t-shirts with obnoxious/funny/random sayings/pictures and sandals. He likes board-shorts and tanks in the summer (yeah beach!). If he has to get dressed up he'll wear dark jeans and a button up that one of his sisters picked out.
13. Do his clothes fit well? Does he seem comfortable in them?
Totally! He knows who he is and what he likes and he wears it well.
14. Does he dress the same on the job as he does in his free time? If not, what are the differences?
No? Hmmm what kind of career would Lachlan have? I have never pondered this! :O
15. You knew it was coming: Boxers, briefs or commando?
ROFLMFAO!!!!!!!! Commando. All the way. Let it hang, baby!
Speech
1. What does this character's voice sound like? High-pitched, deep, hoarse?
Deep baritone, like his da. In Beach!Verse he has a very slight surfer accent (he likes to say 'dude' alot) and in Highlander!Verse he's of course Scottish. :D
2. How does he normally speak? Loud, soft, fast, evenly? Does he talk easily, or does he hesitate?
He tends to talk a bit loudly, not obnoxiously, he's just enthusiastic. He can talk a bit fast, but only when he's really excited about something.. kind of like a little kid.
3. Does the character have a distinct accent or dialect? Any individual quirks of pronunciation? Any, like, you know, verbal tics?
See above please. :D
4. What language/s does he speak, and with how much fluency?
English and he's good with just that.
5. Does he switch languages or dialects in certain situations?
No?
6. Is he a good impromptu speaker, or does he have to think about his words?
He never thinks about his words. Ever. He just sort of blurts the first thing comes to mind and goes with it. Sometimes it's good, most of the time it's bad. But at least he's honest?
7. Is he eloquent or inarticulate? Under what circumstances might this change?
I think as he ages he'll get more eloquent, maybe think about what he's saying instead of just plowing forward. I bet if he actually sat down and wrote out what he was thinking it would be quite poetic.
Mental and Emotional
1. How intelligent is this character? Is he book-smart or street-smart?
Street smart. That said he is quite smart, and could do very well in academics if he applied himself.
2. Does he think on his feet, or does he need time to deliberate?
He's very impulsive and used to quick thinking, so he's great at thinking on his feet.
3. Describe the character's thought process. Is he more logical, or more intuitive? Idealistic or practical?
He's hot headed with a slight temper. He can be logical, if ever stops long enough to really think about what's going on. He's very idealistic and dense. Oh lord is he dense!
4. What kind of education has the character had?
Well I imagine in Beach!Verse he had some college... he probably even graduated.
5. What are his areas of expertise? What, if anything, is he interested in learning more about?
Again, something I've never thought about. I'll look at Beach!Verse for this. I see him as being a surfer dude, but also very mechanical and into cars and building things. So if he applied himself he could be an engineer, but if not then probably he'd be some grease-monkey type who specialized in restoring classic cars.
6. Is he an introvert or an extrovert?
EXTROVERT! O_O
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 very cheerful and fairly laid in most situations, but he does have a tempter and he's really emotional. So I would say he has mood swings.
8. How does he respond to new people or situations? Is he suspicious, relaxed, timid, enthusiastic?
Suspicious, he doesn't like new people or situations.
9. Is he more likely to act, or to react?
React. ...... O_O
10. Which is his default: fight or flight?
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Fight.
11. Describe the character's sense of humor. Does he appreciate jokes? Puns? Gallows humor? Bathroom humor? Pranks?
All of the above. Mainly pranks and bathroom humor. He's also a fan of Monty Python.
12. Does the character have any diagnosable mental disorders? If yes, how does he deal with them?
He has a temper, like I said. He doesn't deal with it.
13. What moments in this character's life have defined him as a person?
I'm skipping this one. :D
14. What does he fear?
Something happening to his family/friends. He can't stand the idea of anyone he loves getting hurt and he would sooner step in front of a bullet than let anyone else get hurt.
15. What are his hopes or aspirations?
MARRYING ROSE! :P
16. What is something he doesn't want anyone to find out about him?
He still sleeps with his baby blanket.
Relationships
1. Describe this character's relationship with his parents.
He's really close with his parents, he cares a lot about them and respects them more than anyone else (even though he might not say that).
2. Does the character have any siblings? What is/was their relationship like?
He has really good relationships with Skye and Sadie, he's very protective of them and wants to make sure they're always safe and happy.
His relationship with Seren is very different, of course. He wants to push her away, and ignore her (because she's right most of the time), but he knows full well he could.not live without her and he goes above and beyond to make sure she's alright.
3. Are there other blood relatives to whom he is close? Are there ones he can't stand?
Let's see I guess he and Mac are like 3rd cousins or something? And he's close with Mac.
He doesn't have any relatives he doesn't like.
4. Are there other, unrelated people whom he considers part of his family? What are his relationships with them?
The whole "clan." He says that Declan is annoying and bothersome, but the two are actually good friends (they have a friendship similar to Sachairi and Nolan.. stolen kilt anyone?). He has his "aunts" and "uncles" and the various kids that he's friends with. And of course there's Rose. ;)
5. Who is/was the character's best friend? How did they meet?
MACKENZIE! They met when Lachlan was born. :D They're BFF's! They are both risk takers and find fun in the most dangerous situations. I guess they're a bit like Adrenalin junkies.
6. Does he have other close friends?
See above. And at some point he may or may not become friends with Frederic. :P
7. Does he make friends easily, or does he have trouble getting along with people?
Well it depends on who the person is and what happens at the first meeting. If you're nice you can be Lachlan's new BFF.. if you're snooty/reserved/or anything other than nice HISSSS BOOO YOU SUCK!
8. Which does he consider more important: family or friends?
Family, because he thinks of his friends as family.
9. Is the character single, married, divorced, widowed? Has he been married more than once?
At the moment he is single, but I don't think it's a huge surprise that he'll eventually end up with Rose.
10. Is he currently in a romantic relationship with someone other than a spouse?
NO! THERE IS ONLY ROSE!! :P
11. Who was his first crush? Who is his latest?
Rose. Always Rose.
12. What does he look for in a romantic partner?
Rose! Duh. :P
13. Does the character have children? Grandchildren? If yes, how does he relate to them? If no, does he want any?
HE WILL HAVE CHILDREN! AHAHHAHA !!! Lily and Violet (twins) and a to be named boy.
14. Does he have any rivals or enemies?
*snort* Jackson. Frederic.... for a while? ;)
15. What is the character's sexual orientation? Where does he fall on the Kinsey scale?
He's totally straight.
16. How does he feel about sex? How important is it to him?
He likes sex. Verra much and it's quite important to the horn-ball.
17. What are his turn-ons? Turn-offs? Weird bedroom habits?
I'd rather not say.
Beliefs
1. Do you know your character's astrological (zodiac of choice) sign? How well does he fit type?
He's an Aries. He's an Aries. See here.
2. Is this character religious, spiritual, both, or neither? How important are these elements in his life?
Neither.
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?
I think he's very moral and has a very black and white view of what is right and wrong. This totally comes from his parents. As for what he would take to compromise that? I'd anything where his family was on the line.
4. How does he regard beliefs that differ from his? Is he tolerant, intolerant, curious, indifferent?
As far as religion goes, he doesn't follow one, so he's open to any.
5. What prejudices does he hold? Are they irrational or does he have a good reason for them?
He doesn't like the English. It's fairly sound why.
Daily Life
1. What is the character's financial situation? Is he rich, poor, comfortable, in debt?
He's comfortable, mainly because of his parents (but he's still young).
2. What is his social status? Has this changed over time, and if so, how has the change affected him?
Middle class. Always been middle class and probably always will be.
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?
Apartment. It's messy. Like a frat house.
4. Besides the basic necessities, what does he spend his money on?
Toys. New car parts, electronics, and stuff for Rose.
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?
See way up there. He would be good at it, and he would enjoy it. Lachlan wouldn't take a job he wasn't passionate about.
6. What are his interests or hobbies? How does he spend his free time?
He likes to have fun with friends. He likes to go bar hopping, playing music, video games. He likes surfing and sports and going to the movies.
7. What are his eating habits? Does he skip meals, eat out, drink alcohol, avoid certain foods?
He.Eats.Everything. He would never skip a meal! He goes by the Hobbit way of eating: breakfast, second breakfast, elevenses, luncheon, afternoon tea, dinner and supper.
That said he does.not.like.turnips!
Associations
Which of the following do you associate with the character, or which is his favorite:
His favorites:
1. Color? Blue.
2. Smell? Fresh baked bread.
3. Time of day? Afternoon.
4. Season? Fall.
5. Book? Catcher in the Rye (Why? I don't know... I hate that book.)
6. Music? Rock
7. Place? Home.
8. Substance? I don't know? I don't even know what mine is!
9. Plant? Violets. *snort*
10. Animal? Silkies (seals).