for oncoming_storms prompt 155.3
Write 50 sentences about your character.
1. Started off his existence with a problematic regeneration which nearly failed; only through the concentrated efforts of his companions (and with no help from the Master) was the Doctor able to settle fully into his fifth incarnation.
2. Generally known as the most "human" and compassionate of the Doctors and also among the youngest in appearance.
3. Is sometimes frustrated by that supposed youth, when those who meet him don’t take him seriously because of his age.
4. Is absolutely baffled by anyone who finds him attractive.
5. Has a deep sense of justice and what's right and wrong.
6. Will strive to keep the balance tilted towards the side of good.
7. D&D alignment would be Lawful Good.
8. Hogwarts House would be Gryffindor (though he would be found befriending an awful lot of Hufflepuffs).
9. For all his Time Lord knowledge, can still be surprisingly naive and immature.
10. Can’t for the life of him figure out human relationships.
11. Isn't afraid of admitting being baffled by something, because "I don't know" is the first step to understanding.
12. Speaks with a kind of breathless enthusiasm, as if his voice can't keep up with the speed of his thoughts.
13. Has a hard time keeping his hands still; he's always wringing them, or waving them around when he speaks, or clasping them behind his back, or slipping them into his trouser pockets, or clutching his fingers around his cricket ball.
14. Would rather try to negotiate through a problem than fight, but will fight (and quite fiercely too) if he sees no other option.
15. Is quite ruthless in this regard, and will seek the destruction of an enemy who has shown no mercy.
16. Is willing to give people the benefit of the doubt, though they must prove themselves worthy in his eyes and this always seems to end in disappointment.
17. Tends to get snarky when not taken seriously.
18. Will do absolutely anything to protect his companions.
19. Even sacrifice himself.
20. Gives his companions the lead in figuring things out; at the very least, it keeps him from having to do all the thinking himself.
21. Surrounds himself with people to not feel so lonely.
22. Actually afraid of that loneliness and is starting to realise that it will grow more pronounced in later incarnations.
23. Likes cricket.
24. Likes cricket a lot, as it's the first thing his muddled regenerating brain latched onto.
25. Likes most human sports, actually.
26. He enjoys the idea of friendly competition in order for humans to strive for some great achievement.
27. Having met his first, second, third, and tenth incarnations, still believes he's the most agreeable one.
28. Not really certain why he has that stick of celery on his lapel, but it's gotten him out of a lot of trouble so he keeps it.
29. Likes making up different excuses for why it's there.
30. His favorites: "What celery?" & "It has healing properties."
31. Has a horrible sense of direction.
32. Has a great sense of balance.
33. Can't Won't Can't Won't dance.
34. Has a pleasant singing voice, though he’s loath to share it with others.
35. Can play a great variety of musical instruments but he rarely gets a chance to share the gift.
36. Still can’t play the recorder, however.
37. Enjoys tea more than alcohol.
38. Can control how his body metabolizes alcohol, but will likely get drunk on carbonated beverages.
39. His favourite being ginger pop, though he doesn’t indulge as often as he’d like because of its rather humiliating effects on his mental state, which seems more pronounced than in previous incarnations.
40. Loves Earth, though at times he doesn't understand its people.
41. Thinks humans are infinitely endearing, despite their actions; at least they persevere.
42. Loves old steam trains.
43. Collects model train sets.
44. Also collects books but doesn’t have a clear favorite author; after Shakespeare proved himself to be an insufferable prat, the Doctor’s soured on full-fledged hero-worship of anyone.
45. Doesn't enjoy jelly babies as much as his previous incarnation because they get stuck in his back teeth.
46. Still harbors a sweet tooth. though now mostly for baked goods.
47. Knows an excellent chocolate chip cookie recipe.
48. Cooking is another hidden skill and he's mostly self taught.
49. Has spent many hours re-knitting his previous incarnation’s scarf after that post-regenerative unravelling nearly destroyed it.
50. Is not afraid of death, which in turn makes him a bit reckless.
Character: The Fifth Doctor
Word Count: 780
Note: MSTed by time_lord_seven here with full permission.
1. Started off his existence with a problematic regeneration which nearly failed; only through the concentrated efforts of his companions (and with no help from the Master) was the Doctor able to settle fully into his fifth incarnation.
2. Generally known as the most "human" and compassionate of the Doctors and also among the youngest in appearance.
3. Is sometimes frustrated by that supposed youth, when those who meet him don’t take him seriously because of his age.
4. Is absolutely baffled by anyone who finds him attractive.
5. Has a deep sense of justice and what's right and wrong.
6. Will strive to keep the balance tilted towards the side of good.
7. D&D alignment would be Lawful Good.
8. Hogwarts House would be Gryffindor (though he would be found befriending an awful lot of Hufflepuffs).
9. For all his Time Lord knowledge, can still be surprisingly naive and immature.
10. Can’t for the life of him figure out human relationships.
11. Isn't afraid of admitting being baffled by something, because "I don't know" is the first step to understanding.
12. Speaks with a kind of breathless enthusiasm, as if his voice can't keep up with the speed of his thoughts.
13. Has a hard time keeping his hands still; he's always wringing them, or waving them around when he speaks, or clasping them behind his back, or slipping them into his trouser pockets, or clutching his fingers around his cricket ball.
14. Would rather try to negotiate through a problem than fight, but will fight (and quite fiercely too) if he sees no other option.
15. Is quite ruthless in this regard, and will seek the destruction of an enemy who has shown no mercy.
16. Is willing to give people the benefit of the doubt, though they must prove themselves worthy in his eyes and this always seems to end in disappointment.
17. Tends to get snarky when not taken seriously.
18. Will do absolutely anything to protect his companions.
19. Even sacrifice himself.
20. Gives his companions the lead in figuring things out; at the very least, it keeps him from having to do all the thinking himself.
21. Surrounds himself with people to not feel so lonely.
22. Actually afraid of that loneliness and is starting to realise that it will grow more pronounced in later incarnations.
23. Likes cricket.
24. Likes cricket a lot, as it's the first thing his muddled regenerating brain latched onto.
25. Likes most human sports, actually.
26. He enjoys the idea of friendly competition in order for humans to strive for some great achievement.
27. Having met his first, second, third, and tenth incarnations, still believes he's the most agreeable one.
28. Not really certain why he has that stick of celery on his lapel, but it's gotten him out of a lot of trouble so he keeps it.
29. Likes making up different excuses for why it's there.
30. His favorites: "What celery?" & "It has healing properties."
31. Has a horrible sense of direction.
32. Has a great sense of balance.
33. Can't Won't Can't Won't dance.
34. Has a pleasant singing voice, though he’s loath to share it with others.
35. Can play a great variety of musical instruments but he rarely gets a chance to share the gift.
36. Still can’t play the recorder, however.
37. Enjoys tea more than alcohol.
38. Can control how his body metabolizes alcohol, but will likely get drunk on carbonated beverages.
39. His favourite being ginger pop, though he doesn’t indulge as often as he’d like because of its rather humiliating effects on his mental state, which seems more pronounced than in previous incarnations.
40. Loves Earth, though at times he doesn't understand its people.
41. Thinks humans are infinitely endearing, despite their actions; at least they persevere.
42. Loves old steam trains.
43. Collects model train sets.
44. Also collects books but doesn’t have a clear favorite author; after Shakespeare proved himself to be an insufferable prat, the Doctor’s soured on full-fledged hero-worship of anyone.
45. Doesn't enjoy jelly babies as much as his previous incarnation because they get stuck in his back teeth.
46. Still harbors a sweet tooth. though now mostly for baked goods.
47. Knows an excellent chocolate chip cookie recipe.
48. Cooking is another hidden skill and he's mostly self taught.
49. Has spent many hours re-knitting his previous incarnation’s scarf after that post-regenerative unravelling nearly destroyed it.
50. Is not afraid of death, which in turn makes him a bit reckless.
Character: The Fifth Doctor
Word Count: 780
Note: MSTed by time_lord_seven here with full permission.