User blog:KnucklesFanGremlin/100 character development questions for... River!

Here's the link to the original list: http://www.miniworld.com/adnd/100ThingsAboutUrPCBackGround.html Anyways...

What is your full name?

My name is River. In my culture we don't really have middle or last names, only first names.

Where and when were you born?

I was born on an island off of the Ali'kian peninsula, and I was born nine days after the summer solstice.

'''Who are/were your parents? (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.)'''

My father is Zayl, he used to work as an extra farm workers for those whose fields were too large to manage with just one family, although currently he works on patrol, doing rounds around the village during the day and setting traps for any potential invaders, even though no one knows of our existence yet. He is very protective of my sister and I, and a bit of a hard-ass, but he is very intelligent and observant. Once he warms up to you he's a nice guy. On the other hand, my mother is Ana. She's always worked as an herbalist, using the natural plants growing around us for medicines and other treatments, usually assisting the more professional doctors. She didn't have a job before she married my father, she used to be somewhat of a delinquent without a family of her own. Currently, she's as over-enthusiastic and doting as a mother could be, and is super kind and friendly to guests, but she's not afraid to pull out her old punk self again and hurt someone who wrongs her or the family.

'''Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like?'''

I have a sister younger than me by one year, her name is Bree. She's crippled, and it's affected her throughout her life. She's a little chubby since she can't exercise easily with a deformed leg, and she's really self conscious about herself and is afraid of being left behind. She also gets frustrated easily, but I love her when she's her usual sweet self, it brings me back to a nicer time.

'''Where do you live now, and with whom? Describe the place and the person/people.'''

Currently, I live in Sihrasul, a huge city in the southern deserts bustling with people day in and day out. I'm living as sort of a roommate, and a "test-child" as they like to put it, of a married couple Lumi and Inxie. I still don't get how a marriage between two women work out here, but I'm not going to judge them if they're happy. They're keeping me around because they know I can't really make it on my own out here alone, and that they need to know if they're capable of taking care of a third person if they're considering to adopt a kid in the future.

What is your occupation?

I was a priestess among my people, however that title is practically meaningless now. It used to be on the same level as the shaman, if not even higher, but since the sacrifice didn't quite go through as planned, being a priestess is the same as being an average jobless member of the tribe.

'''Write a full physical description of yourself. You might want to consider factors such as: height, weight, race, hair and eye color, style of dress, and any tattoos, scars, or distinguishing marks.'''

I'm rather average in height, taller than my mother who is short, but shorter than my father who is rather tall compared to others. As for weight, I'm not necessarily skinny or fat, but at a decent weight that is considered healthy, though I used to be skinnier before I settled in Sihrasul for the time being. I'm an Ali'kian, so that automatically means that I have dark skin and pure white hair, which is very long and goes all the way down to my ankles, and is rather thick, but when I was younger it used to be a bit wavy. Although being a priestess, instead of having red, orange, pink, or gold eyes like the rest of my people, my eyes are a bright sky blue. I prefer wearing more concealing clothes, I can't stand having any of my legs exposed above my ankles, it just feels so wrong. I've been trying to adjust however, by exposing some of my shoulders more, also because of the desert heat making sleeves feel impractical.

To which social class do you belong?

Currently, I'm in a middle-lower class with Lumi and Inxie. Without them I would probably be dirt poor, desperate, and homeless. Even though the income could be better for the three of us, I try to pull my weight by helping Lumi around the house, and at nights, playing music for some of Inxie's performances at the... theater thing, whatever it's called here.

Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?

No diseases of any sort that I'm aware of, but I am lactose-intolerant, and I tend to have issues if I consume too much meat. It's just something that comes from being raised in a mostly agricultural society, where the meals are generally fruits and vegetables, and we don't have any herds of cows or pigs or anything. Other than that, I am a bit physically weak. I don't have much muscle, so I have trouble holding up a fight without using my magic.

Are you right- or left-handed?

Right handed, most certainly.

What does your voice sound like?

Young, considering that I'm only eighteen, but thankfully I've grown out of the phase where my voice is cracking often. It's rather soft and gentle, I want to sound like anything but annoying, but because of it no one can take me seriously when I'm angry and want to yell, but I can't bring myself to do it.

What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently?

I have a tendency to apologize often, whenever I'm talking to a stranger, I usually start off every sentence by saying "sorry". It's not a healthy habit, I know, but I'm sorry.

What do you have in your pockets?

I don't have any pockets, but I do carry a satchel around for my own stuff when I'm traveling or just going around the town. I usually carry a crystal lyre that I was given as a child, as part of a summoning ritual for the sacrifice all those years ago, but since that failed horridly, I've had to keep it until I die and pass it on to the next priest or priestess. I also carry an extra change of clothes in case my current attire gets dirty or damaged, as well as some food just in case, but no canteens since my magic can already generate water.

Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics?

I do enjoy singing, if you count that as a quirk. However, I only like doing it alone, I flip out when someone is watching me in secret and I try to avoid them for a few hours until the subject is dropped. I am also a bit of a hugger, I've never understood shaking hands or bowing or anything, I always hug friends when I greet them.

How would you describe your childhood in general?

My childhood ended at the age of ten, that's how I would put it. After that, I learned that responsibility is very important, and that I shouldn't screw around with the inevitable. But before that, I'd say that just about everything was fine, and rather happy. I had a lot of friends, good neighbors and teachers, and the world seemed like such a fascinating and beautiful place. It still is that way, but it didn't feel like that again until recently.

What is your earliest memory?

My earliest memory I would say was trying to teach my little sister how to walk. Since she was born crippled, everyone believed she would be too weak to stand up on her own or do anything, but I tried my best to get her walking. Though it didn't work until I decided to find a walking stick for her, so that she could have more support.

How much schooling have you had?

Only up to elementary school (as others would call it), everyone else did as well. At least that was my schooling for academics, and basic things like math and literacy. Everything else I learned from the shaman, my parents, and other miscellaneous experiences.

Did you enjoy school?

I enjoyed it quite a bit. I don't remember much of the classes themselves, but I remember mostly getting along with other students and having fun with them.

Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities?

From the shaman. He taught me everything that we know about spirits and about the essence of humans themselves, of the body, heart, and soul. He taught me how to use my magic properly too, from simply generating masses of water to helping purify and restore old and damaged places around the peninsula, even though he didn't possess the magic himself. My parents however taught me other things, like how to do chores around the house and keep things clean, as well as cook my own meals or for other people. I also learned how to play music from them, specifically string instruments, while my sister learned wind instruments.

'''While growing up, did you have any role models? If so, describe them.'''

The shaman was one role model. He was always so wise and knowledgeable, and a good teacher, I really used to like him a lot. Then there was the mother of my childhood crush, who was a herbalist like my mother, but also a potions master. She worked in the forests away from everyone else, and made things only for her, her son, and whoever was kind enough to visit her. She's also what motivated me to leave my village and get out to the rest of the world when everything felt hopeless.

While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family?

We got along perfectly fine. I loved my parents, and I loved my sister, and I knew that they all loved me back. The same goes for extended family, I loved my aunt, uncle, and little cousins, and we were all a nice family that got along with hardly any drama. Though our family was a bit small, since my mother had no family other than us, and my father and uncle didn't mention their own parents.

As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

I couldn't really want to be anything, I was always told what I had to be from the very start. I was always going to be a priestess whether I liked it or not, so I never thought about what I wanted to be, just what I was going to be.

As a child, what were your favorite activities?

Anything that had to do with interacting with the spirits. They usually lingered around the forests, where my friend Mogil lived with his mother. Him and I would always watch them from afar, though I was the only one able to get close to them without them running off in a frenzy. However, I found that some of the smaller spirits like music, and so I would always love bringing my sister to the forest so that I could play my lyre, she could play her flute, and as we played more smaller spirits would be drawn to it, and they would sing like a choir along with our song.

As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display?

I was a bit spunky and adventurous when I was little. I was known for trying to lead the pack of my friends and explore every possible place that I could. But when I got a bit more mature, around the age of nine and ten, I had calmed down from that nature, and spent more of my time focusing on helping others and focusing on my spiritual duties as priestess. But after the sacrifice failed because of me, things weren't really the same again. I was always sad, or scared, or angry at everything. I always felt remorse and felt like that anything that went wrong was my fault, and that I deserved every punishment I recieved.

'''As a child, were you popular? Who were your friends, and what were they like?'''

I was certainly popular as a younger kid, being the priestess and all, a lot of people were interested and wanted to know what it was like having magic, and living in a temple, and connecting with spirits so easily. But after the incident with the sacrifice, it practically turned on it's head and I was treated like public enemy number one. Death threats were common, and my old friends had become bullies after all the stress of what had happened when our god, Leviathan was... "displeased" with what I had done.

When and with whom was your first kiss?

As much as I hate to say this, my first kiss was with Andok, a boy that I used to be friends with but had grown distant from for a few years after the tsunamis that Leviathan wrought down upon us. He was always awkward, and maybe a little disturbed, like he needed help. I met his family once before, and they seemed dysfunctional. But I didn't want to lose my first kiss to him, he forced it upon me without even asking, and if he hadn't dosed me with that potion, I would have punched him.

'''Are you a virgin? If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity?'''

Even worse, I also lost my virginity to Andok. I didn't want to lose it. He used that potion to make me unable to fight back, and he forced himself inside of me. I wanted to scream and cry out for help so bad, I was being raped and I couldn't do a thing about it. I was only fifteen when he did it to me, I wasn't anywhere close to being ready for what he did. It was disgusting, and he's the reason I don't like looking at myself naked, or even having my legs exposed. I always feel like that another man like him would look at me and want to put me through the same experience all over again. I wish that I had lost it with someone that I truly love, instead of that creep who didn't give me a choice.

'''If you are a supernatural being (i.e. mage, werewolf, vampire), tell the story of how you became what you are or first learned of your own abilities. If you are just a normal human, describe any influences in your past that led you to do the things you do today.'''

I've been aware of my magic ever since I was born. My blue eyes immediately mark my possession of water magic, so it's been there forever.

What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?

As much as I want to say the failed sacrifice, the thing that has led me to where I am now is the decision to leave my village and explore the rest of the world, to find the scattered heart shards of this corrupted monster once known as Mana, which may hopefully restore him to what he once was, and help me take my home back. It's what made me get away from some awful people, and discover how beautiful the rest of the world can be.

Who has had the most influence on you?

That's a challenge, because everyone important in my life has all had equal shares of influence on me, and there's so many of them too. There's Mogil's mother, my parents, my sister, the shaman, and even Lumi and Inxie have influenced me ever since I've met the two of them.

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

So far, it would certainly have to be traveling alone for months and not dying in an unfamiliar land helplessly. I was able to make my own water just fine, and I somehow managed to find food, as well as come across nomads and traveling merchants who would let me tag along their trail.

What is your greatest regret?

Running away. Not running away from home, but from the sacrifice. I know it was the wrong thing to do, and it was foolish for me to think that I could escape death without horrible consequences, but I didn't want to die when I was only ten years old. I didn't want to be eaten by some beast from the ocean that was supposedly my god, I just wanted to survive. But because of my insolence, I ended up angering him, and he drowned so many people and flooded my home.

What is the most evil thing you have ever done?

I really hate admitting this, but one time I insulted my little sister about her crippled leg. I was really frustrated and stressed that day, and I started to take it out on her by telling her that she was an embarassment to our family and I, as well as her dragging me down. I wish I had taken it back, but by the time I wanted to she was already crying and left me alone.

Do you have a criminal record of any kind?

Not yet, and I hope it stays that way. Well... unless you count indirectly causing the deaths of your people, and... maybe I've stolen some food from others while traveling when I was getting really desperate to survive.

When was the time you were the most frightened?

It's a tie really, between not wanting to be killed and not wanting to be raped. Both were awful moments, but if I had to choose which moment I would want to re-live, I would rather go through the sacrifice again than be reminded of what Andok did to me.

What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you?

At the moment, I can't recall any horribly embarassing moments in themselves. But for a month or two, I remember after leaving the village and discovering Samadurai, that I felt so embarassed for not even thinking about exploring the outside world for nearly eight whole years, and I was even more embarassed to not know anything about what was going on and who was who and where was where for such a long time, when everybody else I had encountered knew exactly what they were doing.

If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why?

Just go through with the sacrifice, things would have been easier that way. Life in Ali'ikai could have continued the way it should have, no one would have died other than myself, and I would have been reincarnated anyways, so none of it would have mattered that I died.

What is your best memory?

That feeling of amazement, wonder, and also slight paranoia when I saw my first animal outside of the village after leaving. I was concerned that the outside world would have been a desolate and lonely wasteland, but knowing that life could thrive outside was an amazing experience.

What is your worst memory?

Everything that Andok ever did to me is a good place to start. I just want to forget what he did and continue my life without fearing any man who looks at me weird, and I don't want to go out covering every inch of my body in fears that I'll be violated. Everything that happened makes me so sick on the inside.

Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?

I sometimes jump between both. I really want to be optimistic, and keep everyone happy and moving when things seem a little bleak. I want them to see the brighter side, and keep smiling as they go on through the journey. But when I'm alone, I can't cheer myself up, a lot of things seem dark when I feel like there's no one there who needs more help than I do.

What is your greatest fear?

Being hated. Not in the sense that I'm simply annoying to everyone, but in the sense that everybody would see me as some sort of witch and want to burn me at the stake, that kind of fear of being hated. It's scary when someone even has a distaste for me, I just want them to like me so that they won't want to hurt me.

What are your religious views?

Everyone can believe what they want to believe if it makes them happy, or if it was just something they were raised on. I was raised to worship Leviathan, although I'm still very confused on the existence of other gods that I haven't even heard of, like some sky god named Ziz, or this shadow goddess named Lilith. Others have tried to explain it, but I'm trying to catch on to the concept.

What are your political views?

I really try not to get involved in politics. Actually, I don't know anything about politics even though some expect me to do so. Everything back home was decided by the religious leaders, and it's a surprise to know that some places try to keep religion and politics separate.

What are your views on sex?

I guess sex can really be between anyone, as long as they're happy with it. I may not understand how two women could fall for each other, or how two men could, but it's nothing harmful as long as they're happy with what they're doing. Although I'm uncomfortable when others try to brag about their sex life, and I absolutely loathe it when someone wants to have sex with someone who didn't even give a hint of consent.

'''Are you able to kill? Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable?'''

I don't believe I'm able to kill anything, I feel too awful doing it. I feel like I don't have the right to take someone's soul and end their life like that, I'm only a human, I shouldn't even be able to do something like that. I only believe that killing is acceptable if it's to protect yourself or someone else.

In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do?

Break someone's heart. Literally. Taking a heart, separating it from the other person, and shattering it into pieces. They won't have emotion anymore, they can't feel anything or think for themselves, they're practically slaves to whoever broke their heart. No sense of dignity. It's just as awful if not worse than being dead.

Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?

Yes, however it's extremely difficult to find your soul mate out of the many people in the world, and true love can go by so many varying definitions. There's not much proof to hold this belief of mine, but if someone can love another past any boundary, and the other feels the same, then it is true love.

What do you believe makes a successful life?

Doing whatever makes you happy, and keeps you happy until death. I'm fine with whatever someone does to live their life and become successful in their own way, but I don't consider it a success if they achieve happiness by hurting others.

How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings (i.e. do you hide your true self from others, and in what way)?

I am uncomfortable with being honest about most things. I would like to let everyone know when I'm upset, but I can't help but want to keep acting happy and kind for them even when I'm not feeling that way. I don't want anyone to worry or be concerned about me because it feels like I'm being too much of a bother to them.

Do you have any biases or prejudices?

I can't really think of anything. I mean, I've barely discovered this world, I don't think there's anything I can be quite biased against yet. I've heard rumors of people of even more variety than what I've seen, but of course, I have no clue where they even are.

'''Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances? Why do you refuse to do it?'''

Anything that is absolutely disgusting. I could never EVER eat any excrements of any creature, or anything similar to that concept, because it is just so gross and unhealthy and it doesn't do any good for a person.

Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)?

My family, most certainly. If I had the choice of choosing whether my family dies, or if a thousand strangers do, then I would rather save my family. Maybe if I find a romantic partner in the future (which may never happen, considering how I am), I would sacrifice myself for them if I loved them so much.

'''In general, how do you treat others (politely, rudely, by keeping them at a distance, etc.)? Does your treatment of them change depending on how well you know them, and if so, how?'''

I try to treat everyone with politeness, even those I'm close to, but I would probably be more casual around friends. At least, I would know if I had more friends...

Who is the most important person in your life, and why?

I feel as though I have yet to find them. A lot of people I have met are important to me, but usually it's only through a mentor or family bond. I've never been so close to a friend where I would consider them the most important person in my life.

Who is the person you respect the most, and why?

I respect Lumi and Inxie quite a bit. Although one is a housewife, and the other a performer, I still respect them immensely for taking me in while I try to find a lead on where to collect Mana's heart shards. They've been great people, and I really do respect how close their bond is, even if I've never seen anything like it in my own home.

'''Who are your friends? Do you have a best friend? Describe these people.'''

Currently, my only real friends right now are Lumi and Inxie. They know my name and a good amount about me, and they're nothing close to strangers. However, maybe I still have yet to meet some more friends, and who knows? Maybe I'll grow closer to them... but that's just wishful thinking.

'''Do you have a spouse or significant other? If so, describe this person.'''

I wish, but sadly, at the moment I am alone. If I did have one... I would wonder what they would see in me.

'''Have you ever been in love? If so, describe what happened.'''

No, at least, I don't really know what being in love would feel like, so therefore how can I know I was ever in love if I don't know what it feels like?

What do you look for in a potential lover?

I want someone who can make me happy, and someone who actually enjoys my company without asking for something ridiculous. Someone who cares about me for who I am, and doesn't try to manipulate me or want something from me. Also, having someone who can protect me, or help me recover from dark times.

How close are you to your family?

I'm very close to my family. If I was able to, I would be sending letters to them a lot more often, but I don't think that any mail service even knows where my village is. I care about them so much, and would put them over anything, because I know that they would do the same for me.

'''Have you started your own family? If so, describe them. If not, do you want to? Why or why not?'''

I've considered the thought of starting a family when I'm older, and I'm a bit happy with the idea of it. If I ever find someone who loves me, I hope that they would want to have children in the future. I like kids, and the ones I've met, I've found I'm pretty good with them. I was thinking about maybe having two, or even three if we really enjoy parenthood.

Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help?

If I had everyone I've ever known in front of me, I would personally choose my father. He's always been there for me, and he's always wanted me to be safe and sound. I love him a lot, he's a great dad, and I can depend on him for anything. However, I'm almost entirely alone out in Samadurai, I don't know if I have anyone to really turn to.

'''Do you trust anyone to protect you? Who, and why?'''

I would say my father again, but he's all the way back in the village. I don't know if anyone can protect me out here, or even if I'm able to protect myself. I know that my magic can be used for defense, but I've never learned how to use it that way. If I ever have a significant other... it would be nice if they could be the one to protect me.

If you died or went missing, who would miss you?

Really only my family and a handful of friends, like Lumi and Inxie, and Mogil's mother. I don't know if any of my old friends before the tsunami would miss me, and the rest of my people might think "good riddance". Even the shaman, who hasn't brought himself to look at me since the incident, wouldn't miss me. After all, he's already seen so many of my past reincarnations die before.

Who is the person you despise the most, and why?

Currently, Andok. I hate him out of everybody I have ever met. By definition he is a criminal, what he did to me was awful and wrong and sick. He's a monster, he made me feel more broken than I already was as a young teenager. Yet he can still convince everyone to join his side of the situation, and no one has even bothered to investigate and prove that he raped me, when I still have the scars from that night to this day, both physical and mental.

Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?

I need to avoid conflict at almost every cost. If I have no other option, it's what I must do, but I'm never the type of person that goes around looking for a fight. I just want to peacefully get through the day. However, if someone is hurting a friend of mine, I would step in to fight in order to defend them, but yet... I still haven't done that for myself.

Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?

Almost never. I don't know what I'm supposed to be doing half the time out here, so I would rather let someone else tell me what to do so that I can do it right the first time.

'''Do you like interacting with large groups of people? Why or why not?'''

Not necessarily. It racks my nerves a little bit if I have to be the center of attention, I always need someone else with me to face large groups. It's not something I would consider fun...

Do you care what others think of you?

Yes, very much so actually. I don't want anyone to hate me, or be disgusted by me, or fear me. When I'm seen, I just want people to feel happy, or at the very least indifferent. I can't stand the thought of being seen in a negative light, even though I've experienced it for years now.

What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes?

I love playing music and singing whenever I have the alone time, or mostly alone time. I'm comfortable playing my lyre in front of others, but singing in front of people makes me terrified.

What is your most treasured possession?

My crystal lyre, I guess you could say. It's already incredibly valuable, but it's not for sale, as it's an important cultural artifact. That, and whenever I pull it out, it reminds me of my reason for being here and what I must do.

What is your favorite color?

Strangely enough, red. I think it's a color that goes well with anything, and it's such a passionate and strong color, like it's everything I want to be. Although I would rather not wear an outfit that is full red...

What is your favorite food?

Poi bread. On Ali'ikai, taro root is something that we grow as an almost staple, and while I don't like poi plain, I do enjoy it when it's baked into a bread.

What, if anything, do you like to read?

I can't really choose what books I want to read because I have trouble reading them. I'm not illiterate, but I don't know how to read the letters that are presented to me in Samadurai, instead of the set of letters from Ali'ikai.

What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)?

Dancing. It's an activity that everyone can partake in, even if one isn't a very good dancer such as myself. Of course, dancing can't happen without music, so a musician or a group of them would be much obliged.

'''Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs? If so, why? Do you want to quit?'''

I don't really do any of those types of things. I've never smoked or used other substances, but I had been offered a drink once by another traveler, and I proceeded to promptly throw it back up because of how badly my body rejected it.

How do you spend a typical Saturday night?

Simply relaxing after the day is over, or probably at the library attempting to read something that may tell me about heart shards, where they might be, or anything like that.

What makes you laugh?

Generally light humor, and puns. I know that some others like dark humor, but I always end up taking it too literally and lack ability to understand dark jokes.

What, if anything, shocks or offends you?

When someone immediately points out my odd features in comparison to everyone around me. It makes me feel a bit self conscious, and I feel alone when I'm the only person around with white hair out of many with black hair, and one with blue eyes rather than dark eyes.

What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself?

I would probably just end up staring at the ceiling, or the sky if I'm traveling, until I find myself falling asleep. It rarely ever works, and I only do it because I don't want to get up and bother others that are trying to sleep.

How do you deal with stress?

I don't deal with it necessarily... I just try to hide it. If I don't have time, I tend to shove it under a rug and try to forget about it until it rears its head again, and I shove it back in there once more, and thus the cycle goes on.

Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?

If I'm in a good mood, I'm confident enough to be spontaneous and accept small defeats. However, if I'm scared, unsure of what to do, I will most definitely need a plan to feel a little confident in what I'm doing.

What are your pet peeves?

I really hate it whenever someone tries to flirt with me, specifically if I don't know who they are or even what their name is. If I'm friends with them, I might be more open, but it all depends on how they go about it.

'''Describe the routine of a normal day for you. How do you feel when this routine is disrupted?'''

My routine tends to vary throughout the day, but I always go through the typical cycle of waking up at a certain time and going to bed at another time, and getting ready at specific times of the day and all of that. I get rather annoyed however when the routine is disrupted, and I have to do everything at different times than normal.

What is your greatest strength as a person?

I always want to please others and make them happy, which I think is a strong suit. It gives me something to strive for, and it doesn't do harm to others.

What is your greatest weakness?

I don't know what to do with myself when I feel negative emotions. I don't know what to do when I'm terrified, or what to do when I'm angry, or even how to take care of myself when I'm bawling my eyes out in sorrow.

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

I would make myself more secure, and happier about who I am and what I'm doing and not constantly feel like I need the approval of others to do what I need to do.

Are you generally introverted or extroverted?

I am usually introverted, but if someone has caught my eye, I try to be more of an extrovert and interact with them

Are you generally organized or messy?

A little messy, nothing is set out perfectly, but when setting things up I try to sort them into certain piles or stacks in no particular order

Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at.

Good: Music, interacting with spirits, and playing with kids. Bad: Drawing, interacting with strangers, and pulling myself together when distressed.

Do you like yourself?

Yes! Or... er... no, yes? I... don't really know, that's a tough question. I love some parts about myself, and I do care about myself, yet the other half of the time I think the world would be better off without me.

'''What are your reasons for being an adventurer (or doing the strange and heroic things that RPG characters do)? Are your real reasons for doing this different than the ones you tell people in public? (If so, detail both sets of reasons...)'''

My reasons for adventuring is to find the scattered heart shards of Mana, and hopefully restore him into a concious being, and maybe he might help me defeat Leviathan and take back Ali'ikai from the flood waters.

What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime?

Take back my homeland, for one thing. But other than that, I think it would just be nice to earn my place again, and maybe even settle down with a family.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

In five years, I will be 23, so by that time I hope I've regained my place as priestess of Ali'ikai, and if not... well, I don't know what I would be doing by then.

If you could choose, how would you want to die?

Something quick and painless, that doesn't give me much suffering in the process so that way I can just be done and over with my life.

If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left.

1) Tell my family that I love them and that I will miss them 2) Maybe find someone to fill in my place searching for Mana's shards 3) Slowly await my death alone.

What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death?

I would like to be remembered for at least trying, and wanting to help others. If I'm not remembered for that, I would rather die not being remembered at all.

What three words best describe your personality?

Innocent yet insecure

What three words would others probably use to describe you?

Kind but distant

'''If you could, what advice would you, the player, give to your character? (You might even want to speak as if he or she were sitting right here in front of you, and use proper tone so he or she might heed your advice...)'''

Alright, Lisa speaking now. River, you will find friends and you'll learn to stop being such an insecure glass doll and grow a pair after you beat the living crap out of Leviathan with said friends. Also you'll find a hot guy who loves you, and you should totally bang him. Also, actually freaking listen to what Omnia says because she knows what she's doing and is correct about the future. Finally... don't let Andok make you afraid of men. Peace out.