derp de derp.
Body and Appearance
1. Describe the character's height and build. Is he heavyset, thin, short, rangy?
2. How old is he?
21.
3. Describe his posture. Does he carry himself well or does he slouch?
4. How is his health? Is he fit or out of shape? Any illnesses or conditions? Any physical disabilities?
Most definitely fit and toned (the shirtless scenes prove it); no illnesses or similar disabilities.
5. How does he move? Is he clumsy, graceful, tense, fluid?
6. How attractive is this character physically? How does he perceive himself in the mirror?
7. Describe his complexion. Dark, light, clear, scarred?
Average skin tone, no major scars but presumably has a few anyway given the fights he's been in.
8. Describe his hair: color, texture, style.
Blond and messy- kind of like that hobo on the street.
9. What color are his eyes?
Blue.
10. Does the character have any other noteworthy features?
11. What are his chief tension centers?
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?
13. Do his clothes fit well? Does he seem 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?
15. You knew it was coming: Boxers, briefs or commando?
BOXERS.
Speech
1. What does this character's voice sound like? High-pitched, deep, hoarse?
Definitely deep.
2. How does he normally speak? Loud, soft, fast, evenly? Does he talk easily, or does he hesitate?
3. Does the character have a distinct accent or dialect? Any individual quirks of pronunciation? Any, like, you know, verbal tics?
4. What language/s does he speak, and with how much fluency?
Just cocoon's native language.
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?
Define 'good': he almost never thinks about what he's saying, but that doesn't mean it comes out well.
7. Is he eloquent or inarticulate? Under what circumstances might this change?
Inarticulate- not intentionally, it's just the way he is. He does make an effort when it comes to Serah and special situations.
Mental and Emotional
1. How intelligent is this character? Is he book-smart or street-smart?
Reasonably. Given his childhood, he's got far more hands-on experience than any other kind, and would probably see most things like reading as a waste of time.
2. Does he think on his feet, or does he need time to deliberate?
Think on his feet, though that usually amounts to 'charge right in and win' or saying exactly what he's thinking at that moment- which often leads to trouble.
3. Describe the character's thought process. Is he more logical, or more intuitive? Idealistic or practical?
4. What kind of education has the character had?
5. What are his areas of expertise? What, if anything, is he interested in learning more about?
6. Is he an introvert or an extrovert?
Extrovert.
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 for the most part, cheerful and laid-back. He's definitely driven given the right cause (saving Serah, mainly); but takes things as they come in most cases. It takes a lot of stress or anger to break that cheerful disposition, but when something does things don't go back to normal for a long time.
8. How does he respond to new people or situations? Is he suspicious, relaxed, timid, enthusiastic?
9. Is he more likely to act, or to react?
10. Which is his default: fight or flight?
Fight/
11. Describe the character's sense of humor. Does he appreciate jokes? Puns? Gallows humor? Bathroom humor? Pranks?
He definitely appreciates jokes! Pranks aren't overly his thing, but one or two may happens given the opportunity. Puns are more his style than gallows or bathroom humour, though.
12. Does the character have any diagnosable mental disorders? If yes, how does he deal with them?
Lightning would probably ask if idiocy counts, but in reality none.
13. What moments in this character's life have defined him as a person?
14. What does he fear?
15. What are his hopes or aspirations?
16. What is something he doesn't want anyone to find out about him?
Relationships
1. Describe this character's relationship with his parents.
He doesn't have any LMFAO. Orphaned at a young age, any prior parental relationships aren't remembered.
2. Does the character have any siblings? What is/was their relationship like?
No.
3. Are there other blood relatives to whom he is close? Are there ones he can't stand?
No.
4. Are there other, unrelated people whom he considers part of his family? What are his relationships with them?
All of NORA, plus (much to her chagrin) Lightning. Lightning he considers a sister through Serah, NORA are family because of everything they've been through together.
5. Who is/was the character's best friend? How did they meet?
6. Does he have other close friends?
The rest of the main XIII party by this point.
7. Does he make friends easily, or does he have trouble getting along with people?
8. Which does he consider more important: family or friends?
His friends are like family to him, so family.
9. Is the character single, married, divorced, widowed? Has he been married more than once?
Single, but taken.
10. Is he currently in a romantic relationship with someone other than a spouse?
Yes.
11. Who was his first crush? Who is his latest?
12. What does he look for in a romantic partner?
13. Does the character have children? Grandchildren? If yes, how does he relate to them? If no, does he want any?
No, but he does want a family.
14. Does he have any rivals or enemies?
Does the majority of the world count?
15. What is the character's sexual orientation? Where does he fall on the Kinsey scale?
0 / Exclusively Heterosexual. He's quite happy in his relationship.
16. How does he feel about sex? How important is it to him?
uh no
17. What are his turn-ons? Turn-offs? Weird bedroom habits?
LMFAO AWKWARD
Beliefs
1. Do you know your character's astrological (zodiac of choice) sign? How well does he fit type?
2. Is this character religious, spiritual, both, or neither? How important are these elements in his life?
Not really (and especially not after the events of the game). He'd rather get out there and make things happen himself, rather than waiting for some apparently omnipotent entity to do the job for him.
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?
4. How does he regard beliefs that differ from his? Is he tolerant, intolerant, curious, indifferent?
5. What prejudices does he hold? Are they irrational or does he have a good reason for them?
Daily Life
1. What is the character's financial situation? Is he rich, poor, comfortable, in debt?
2. What is his social status? Has this changed over time, and if so, how has the change affected him?
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?
4. Besides the basic necessities, what does he spend his money on?
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?
6. What are his interests or hobbies? How does he spend his free time?
7. What are his eating habits? Does he skip meals, eat out, drink alcohol, avoid certain foods?
Associations
Which of the following do you associate with the character, or which is his favorite:
1. Color? Yellow (associate).
2. Smell? ... hobo? (associate)
3. Time of day? Sunset (both).
4. Season? Spring (both).
5. Book?
6. Music? His in-game theme (lol originality) and Call to Arms by Fightstar (associate).
7. Place?
8. Substance?
9. Plant?
10. Animal?
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