Character Survey

JUMP TO: ▶ appearance & body perception ▷ speech ▶ emotional & mental ▷ relationships ▶ beliefs ▷ daily life ▶ associations ▷ ratings APPEARANCE AND BODY PERCEPTION ① Describe the character's height and build. Is he heavyset, thin, short, rangy? Braxiatel is described as thin and tall. ② How old is he? ??? Older than the Doctor is the closest I can get and even that is mostly fanon. Time Lords, eh? ③ Describe his posture. Does he carry himself well, or does he slouch? He has perfect posture, practically gliding as he walks.  ④ How is his health? Is he fit or out of shape? Any illnesses or conditions? Any physical disabilities? He's not a body builder by any stretch, but he's typically Time Lord healthy. They're a race of bureaucrats but genetically engineered bureaucrats.  ⑤ How does he move? Is he clumsy, graceful, tense, fluid? Braxiatel is pretty graceful and fluid in his movement.  ⑥ How attractive is this character physically? How does he perceive himself in the mirror? Braxiatel takes great pride in his appearance. He is meticulous in his grooming and comes off as sophisticated and handsome. He has entrancing eyes.  ⑦ Describe his complexion: dark, light, clear, scarred? His skin is naturally lightly tanned. He has no scarring. ⑧ Describe his hair: color, texture, style. Originally dark brown, his hair can go grey. It's well tended to and soft. He keeps it short and occasionally has a moustache or a goatee.  ⑨ What color are his eyes? Blue. ⑩ Does the character have any other noteworthy features? He's rounded faced and has an ageless kind of face. ⑪ What are his chief tension centers? His shoulders and his head. ⑫ What is the character's wardrobe like? Casual, dressy, utilitarian? Bright colours, pastels, neutrals? Is it varied, or does he have six of the same suit? On Gallifrey, he wears Prydonian robes fit for a Chancellor (even when he's a cardinal). Off world, he wears fashionable, well tailored suits, often with a flower and a matching shirt or tie. ⑬ Do his clothes fit well? Does he seem comfortable in them? Yes, they do and Braxiatel always seems comfortable, no matter what he's wearing. ⑭ Does he dress the same on the job as he does in his free time? If not, what are the differences? He dresses to fit the occasion perfectly. ⑮ You knew it was coming: what kind of underwear does he wear, if any? He wears boxers, usually silk. >> top SPEECH ① What does this character's voice sound like? High-pitched, deep, hoarse? Braxiatel's voice is about as polished as the rest of him, clear and built for the Shakespearean stage.  ② How does he normally speak? Loud, soft, fast, evenly? Does he talk easily, or does he hesitate? He speaks with authority and clarity. He adjusts his tone to suit the mood. ③ Does the character have a distinct accent or dialect? Any individual quirks of pronunciation? Any, like, you know, verbal tics? He speaks in what would be considered a posh, measured tone. ④ What language(s) does he speak and with how much fluency? He speaks a lot of languages, each of them fluently, some of them not human. ⑤ Does he switch languages or dialects in certain situations? Only so he can speak them to the natives. ⑥ Is he a good impromptu speaker, or does he have to think about his words? He's a good impromptu speaker. ⑦ Is he eloquent or inarticulate? Under what circumstances might this change? He's extremely eloquent and only changes this under severe stress. >> top EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL ① How intelligent is this character? Is he book-smart or street-smart? He is extremely intelligent, far more on the book end than the street end, but is not without street smarts. ② Does he think on his feet, or does he need time to deliberate? He can think on his feet but prefers a more deliberate consideration. ③ Describe the character's thought process. Is he more logical or more intuitive? Idealistic or practical? He is a logical thinker, though is not above being intuitive. He tries very hard to be practical but idealism comes more instinctively to him. ④ What kind of education has the character had? He has graduated from Time Lord Academy with high honours and has taken it upon himself to educate himself on a vast variety of topics. ⑤ What are his areas of expertise? What, if anything, is he interested in learning more about? Braxiatel is a polymath. He has expertise in a wide variety of topics, though he favours the romantics rather than the sciences. He probably feels that he could learn more about this side. ⑥ Is he an introvert or an extrovert? He's an introvert.  ⑦ Describe the character's temperament. Is he even-tempered, or does he have mood swings? Cheerful or melancholic? Laid-back or driven? Braxiatel prides himself on appearing laid back at all times. This is completely practiced as he's very driven to his ends. Apart from using this to inspire people, he tends to keep that side of him under wraps and likes to appear like a calm island in rough seas. ⑧ How does he respond to new people or situations? Is he suspicious, relaxed, timid, enthusiastic? He is very watchful around new people, but interested in them. He doesn't trust them but he is certainly willing to give them a chance. As for new situations, he gets as much information as he can get and goes from there. ⑨ Is he more likely to act or to react? He's far more likely to be the actor than the reactor unless he has no choice. ⑩ Which is his default: fight or flight? Fight. ⑪ Describe the character's sense of humour. Does he appreciate jokes? Puns? Gallows humour? Bathroom humour? Pranks? He's a punster with a dash of gallows humour. Very dry. ⑫ Does the character have any diagnosable mental disorders? If so, how does he deal with them? Nothing that would qualify as a disorder, no. Tendencies that get him into difficulty, yes. But doesn't everyone? ⑬ What moments in this character's life have defined him as a person? Braxiatel resists defining moments due to his efforts to maintain a face of being unmoved by events and the fact that he is in not a little contact with his future selves.  ⑭ What does he fear? ANSWER. ⑮ What are his hopes or aspirations? ANSWER. ⑯ What is something he doesn't want anyone to find out about him? ANSWER. >> top RELATIONSHIPS ① Describe this character's relationship with his parents. ANSWER. ② Does the character have any siblings? What is their relationship like? ANSWER. ③ Are there other blood relatives to whom he is close? Are there ones he can't stand? ANSWER. ④ Are there other, unrelated people whom he considers part of his family? What are his relationships with them? ANSWER. ⑤ Who is the character's best friend? How did they meet? ANSWER. ⑥ Does he have other close friends? ANSWER. ⑦ Does he make friends easily, or does he have trouble getting along with people? ANSWER. ⑧ Which does he consider more important: family or friends? ANSWER. ⑨ Is the character single, married, divorced, widowed? Has he been married more than once? ANSWER. ⑩ Is he currently in a romantic relationship with someone other than a spouse? ANSWER. ⑪ Who was his first crush? Who is his latest? ANSWER. ⑫ What does he look for in a romantic partner? ANSWER. ⑬ Does the character have children? Grandchildren? If so, how does he relate to them? If not, does he want any? ANSWER. ⑭ Does he have any rivals or enemies? ANSWER. ⑮ What is the character's sexual orientation? Where does he fall on the Kinsey Scale? ANSWER. ⑯How does he feel about sex? How important is it to him? ANSWER. ⑰ What are his turn-ons? Turn-offs? Weird bedroom habits? ANSWER. >> top BELIEFS ① Do you know your character's astrological sign? How well does he fit the type? ANSWER. ② Is this character religious, spiritual, both, or neither? How important are these elements in his life? ANSWER. ③ Does this character have a personal code of ethics or morals? If so, how did that begin? What would it take to compromise it? ANSWER. ④ How does he regard beliefs that differ from his? Is he tolerant, intolerant, curious, indifferent? ANSWER. ⑤ What prejudices does he hold? Are they irrational, or does he have a good reason for them? ANSWER. >> top DAILY LIFE ① What is the character's financial situation? Is he rich, poor, comfortable, in debt? ANSWER. ② What is his social status? Has this changed over time, and if so, how has the change affected him? ANSWER. 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? ANSWER. ④ Besides the basic necessities, what does he spend her money on? ANSWER. 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? ANSWER. ⑥ What are his interests or hobbies? How does he spend his free time? ANSWER. ⑦ What are his eating habits? Does he skip meals, eat out, drink alcohol, avoid certain foods? ANSWER. >> top ASSOCIATIONS ① Color ➠ ANSWER. ② Smell ➠ ANSWER. ③ Time of day ➠ ANSWER. ④ Season ➠ ANSWER. ⑤ Book ➠ ANSWER. ⑥ Music ➠ ANSWER. ⑦ Place ➠ ANSWER. ⑧ Substance ➠ ANSWER. ⑨ Plant ➠ ANSWER. ⑩ Animal ➠ ANSWER. >> top

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