part i.
Character name: Toshiko Sato
Fandom: Torchwood
Species (vampire, werewolf, what have you): human
Character powers: N/A
part ii.
1.) Is it acceptable for your character to be mind-controlled or persuaded? How susceptible are they to mind control, hypnotism, or suggestion?
Yes, but I'd really like to talk about it beforehand. I prefer not to have Tosh just randomly mind-controlled for no reason.
2.) Is it acceptable for your character to have their mind read? Does this include traumatic memories? What is their mind like (disturbing, orderly, joyful, surprisingly empty, etc.)? If the character has psychic walls or preventative measures against psychic interference, please explain.
Yes, and in fact this has already happened to her in canon (and she's done it to others). I just request advance warning. Tosh's mind is pretty orderly but active and very curious, very scientific.
3.) Are thoughts mentioned in narration acceptable for a telepath to pick up?
Yes if it's established beforehand that the telepath is going to do this.
4.) What about emotions, in the case of an empath? What sort of general emotional reading would such a character receive from yours?
Emotions are fair game. Tosh tends to feel things more deeply than she lets on. She's very reactive to the situation, but aside form that there's also a general sense of curiosity and optimism, mingled with a sense of sadness and longing.
5.) Are there any aspects of your character's mind, emotions, or memories you would like to be picked up, mentioned, or used in character? Conversely, is there anything that should not be noticed, or at least never mentioned?
A big theme with Tosh's mental state is a desire to please and to be noticed and appreciated. With specific memories, the only thing that's off limits would be the suppressed memories of Adam. She might react negatively to someone mentioning other painful memories but they aren't off limits.
part iii.
1.) Physically speaking, what stands out about your character? Imposing size? Physical scarring? Tattoos?
There's nothing particular about Tosh physically that stands out.
2.) Is your character immune to any of the following: poisons, chemical agents, telekinetic influence, radiation, or types of illnesses?
No.
3.) Is your character physiologically different from a human in any way? This can include their blood, skin, hair, et cetera being made up of something unusual or simply differing in construction and durability.
No.
4.) Are you amenable to having your character be harmed in any way? How far are you comfortable with injury to you character going? Does this include being fed on by vampires, willingly or unwillingly?
Yes to both, just discuss it with me beforehand please. Tosh has in fact been killed once already and remembers it, so there is no injury limit.
5.) Is it acceptable for other characters with abilities of shapeshifting or disguise to imitate your character? Does this include ability mimicry?
Yes, although I would like veto power over any plans to use this disguise in a way that would negatively affect my own character. She has no special powers to be mimicked.
part iv.
1.) Can your character's presence or aura be noticed by other characters, and how would it look/feel to them? How would it manifest to a character with no supernatural abilities, if at all?
Tosh has no ability to manifest auras to people without the ability to see them. Her aura would carry a sense of intense curiosity about the world along with a strong desire to help, as well as a sense of feeling apart from everyone else. Visually it would probably be a sort of deep red or burgundy but coupled with something that might indicate an affinity for water.
2.) Can your character be affected by magic spells and curses?
Yes
3.) Can your character be affected by sin and corruption, and be tempted toward expressing their darker urges (of whatever flavor)?
Yes
4. What sort of sins is the character prone toward, and how might they best be tempted, if you are interested in such an event?
Because she's lacking in self-confidence, Pride could be a possibility if that self-consciousness was pushed far enough to rebound. Tosh is also lonely and strongly desires attention and affection, so Lust is also a possibility.
5.) Are you amenable to the character receiving prophetic visions, including as part of a plot?
Sure.
part v.
1.) Is canon-puncturing or fourth-walling acceptable? We encourage people to tread extremely lightly with allowing their character to learn they are fictional.
She's already experienced fourth-walling and canon-puncturing, so this is fine.
2. Is threadjacking allowed? Under what circumstances?
Threadjacking is allowed unless the thread is obviously a serious conversation that shouldn't be interrupted. Please just use good judgment.
3. Is it acceptable for canonmates that are updated further than yours to inform your character of events yours has not yet experienced?
Tosh's personal canon is ended, so this is fine.
4. Are there triggering or upsetting topics you would like other characters to avoid mentioning to yours for the sake of continued comfort (racist words, homophobia, self-injury, etc.)?
Tread carefully around the topics of military execution and cannibalism.
5. Are there any additions you would like us to make to this survey?
None at this time.