OOC: Character Survey (MAY CONTAIN HEADCANON)
NOTE: Roland's canon point is Chapter 16, pre-trial (essentially, midgame). This is important, as most answers here reflects his current knowledge at the time.
Body and Appearance
1. Describe the character's height and build. Is he heavyset, thin, short, rangy? He's about average height and his build was fairly lean.
2. How old is he? It's never been specified, but considering he's in training before being chosen to be a Rune Knight, about 17-18.
3. Describe his posture. Does he carry himself well or does he slouch? His posture seems fairly straight and attentive.
4. How is his health? Is he fit or out of shape? Any illnesses or conditions? Any physical disabilities? Due to knight school and being trained by his (adoptive) father, Steven, with his brother, Roland is quite fit and healthy for his age, much better than a normal guy without training.
5. How does he move? Is he clumsy, graceful, tense, fluid? Presumed to move fluidly and with a fairly good sense of balance.
6. How attractive is this character physically? How does he perceive himself in the mirror? He's quite easy on the eyes, even if he's not the most attractive member of his canon. Roland would probably see himself as normal-looking.
7. Describe his complexion. Dark, light, clear, scarred? Light
8. Describe his hair: color, texture, style. Dark blue, straight and chin-length fringes.
9. What color are his eyes? Blue
10. Does the character have any other noteworthy features? Aside from the Runic Engine on his game and armour, Roland doesn't 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? Throughout the game, Roland have two looks and they're plot-based and in armour. He would probably wear practical clothes when out-of-armour.
13. Do his clothes fit well? Does he seem comfortable in them? He seems to be able to move well in his armour, so fairly well.
14. Does he dress the same on the job as he does in his free time? If not, what are the differences? He still wears his armour on and off-duty.
15. You knew it was coming: Boxers, briefs or commando? ...Briefs? Boxers?
Speech
1. What does this character's voice sound like? High-pitched, deep, hoarse? Not too deep, somewhat higher than expected for his age.
2. How does he normally speak? Loud, soft, fast, evenly? Does he talk easily, or does he hesitate? Evenly and clearly, as a result of his training.
3. Does the character have a distinct accent or dialect? Any individual quirks of pronunciation? Any, like, you know, verbal tics? The Carnavan accent, which kind of sound like...European?
4. What language/s does he speak, and with how much fluency? One, English, or whatever Carnavan is.
5. Does he switch languages or dialects in certain situations? N/A
6. Is he a good impromptu speaker, or does he have to think about his words? He would think about his words first, unless he's angry.
7. Is he eloquent or inarticulate? Under what circumstances might this change? Roland doesn't use fanciful words, but he is polite and respectful. Of course, he won't be if he's really, really angry.
Mental and Emotional
1. How intelligent is this character? Is he book-smart or street-smart? Fairly smart, but not incredibly booksmart, since education is a part of his training. It's assumed that he's learning from the Witches while on their journey.
2. Does he think on his feet, or does he need time to deliberate? Generally, he would take his time to think with as much information as possible.
3. Describe the character's thought process. Is he more logical, or more intuitive? Idealistic or practical? He would try to think of a way to resolve problems peacefully. If all else fails, then he'll draw out his sword if necessary.
4. What kind of education has the character had? Knight school, so he's not illiterate.
5. What are his areas of expertise? What, if anything, is he interested in learning more about? Roland's mainly interested in being a Carnavan knight and help maintain the peace in his country at first.
6. Is he an introvert or an extrovert? Not too introvert, yet not too 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 most of the time, calm yet driven.
8. How does he respond to new people or situations? Is he suspicious, relaxed, timid, enthusiastic? Politely, until he knows them better. Cautiously in new situations, but it really depends on what the situations are.
9. Is he more likely to act, or to react? To act.
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 appreciates some jokes, though he doesn't make them intentionally.
12. Does the character have any diagnosable mental disorders? If yes, how does he deal with them? None
13. What moments in this character's life have defined him as a person? Even though he doesn't remember it, the time when Master Mattias, his true father, gave him to Steven to raise before touching Rega the Demon Blade. Unaware of his potential to wield magic, Roland was raised to be a knight, just like the man that he views as his father and looks up to. Even if he kicked his and Rasche's sorry rear.
14. What does he fear? Disappointment, failure
15. What are his hopes or aspirations? Protecting everyone he cares about
16. What is something he doesn't want anyone to find out about him? How easily it takes for him to feel hatred towards someone, despite his self-control.
Relationships
1. Describe this character's relationship with his parents. Being beaten in training aside, Roland looks up to Steven as his father and a great knight, as he's one of the best in the kingdom and always attentive during his knight days stories.
2. Does the character have any siblings? What is/was their relationship like? Rasche, his older non-blood related brother. Their relationship is mostly like the older sibling teasing and making the younger sibling do things. The revelation that they're not related by blood does not change this.
3. Are there other blood relatives to whom he is close? Are there ones he can't stand? He have...mixed feelings on Master Mattias. For one, he's curious about the man before the killing and yet, he still kills people under the Demon Blade's influence for souls, including Steven's.
4. Are there other, unrelated people whom he considers part of his family? What are his relationships with them? Rina, their archer and female knight, as well as childhood friend. He considered her as his sister for many years, even when Roland found himself dealing with her...cooking.
5. Who is/was the character's best friend? How did they meet? His best friends are
6. Does he have other close friends? The Witches he met and joined them on their quest.
7. Does he make friends easily, or does he have trouble getting along with people? He get along with people fairly well, due to his friendly and polite demeanor.
8. Which does he consider more important: family or friends? He considered both equally important.
9. Is the character single, married, divorced, widowed? Has he been married more than once? Despite how the Engagements looks like proposals, he's technically single.
10. Is he currently in a romantic relationship with someone other than a spouse? No.
11. Who was his first crush? Who is his latest? Queen Sophia is his first crush. The latest? ...
12. What does he look for in a romantic partner? Someone that's willing to understand, as well as being honest.
13. Does the character have children? Grandchildren? If yes, how does he relate to them? If no, does he want any? No children at the moment. Does he want any? Roland doesn't think much about it.
14. Does he have any rivals or enemies? For several reasons, Rasche and Rina's brother, Steiner. Sibling rivalry is normal with Rasche, as for Steiner...he seems competitive and grew distant from him for a long while. It's worst once the Runic Engine got stuck on Roland, even if he doesn't know the extent of Steiner's feelings.
15. What is the character's sexual orientation? Where does he fall on the Kinsey scale? Heterosexual. About 1, as he knows if a guy looks good but he's straight.
16. How does he feel about sex? How important is it to him? It's an important, intimate act between two people. If he's ever in a relationship, he'll do it if his partner's ready.
17. What are his turn-ons? Turn-offs? Weird bedroom habits? ...
Beliefs
1. Do you know your character's astrological (zodiac of choice) sign? How well does he fit type? No idea what his sign is, nor does Carnava
2. Is this character religious, spiritual, both, or neither? How important are these elements in his life? Neither. Carnava doesn't have any noted religion, and magic is something understandable and can be studied like science.
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? He follows the knight code, which he learns from knight school.
4. How does he regard beliefs that differ from his? Is he tolerant, intolerant, curious, indifferent? Curious and tolerant, since Carnava doesn't have a religion. So the idea of worshiping a higher being doesn't cross his mind.
5. What prejudices does he hold? Are they irrational or does he have a good reason for them? He have some prejudices against the Beast Fiends, as they are currently monsters attacking people.
Daily Life
1. What is the character's financial situation? Is he rich, poor, comfortable, in debt? Pretty comfortable
2. What is his social status? Has this changed over time, and if so, how has the change affected him? Middle class, at least.
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? N/A
4. Besides the basic necessities, what does he spend his money on? Equipments and items that can be used in battle.
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? Being appointed Rune Knight and sent on a mission. He's getting better as a fighter and protector, and want to uphold the Queen's expectations.
6. What are his interests or hobbies? How does he spend his free time? Cooking, something he learns in order to feed himself and Rasche, especially on camping trips with Rina.
7. What are his eating habits? Does he skip meals, eat out, drink alcohol, avoid certain foods? Roland eat quite healthily, though he doesn't drink alcohol.
Associations
Which of the following do you associate with the character, or which is his favorite:
1. Color? Blue
2. Smell? Berry, maybe?
3. Time of day? Morning
4. Season? Spring
5. Book?
6. Music?
7. Place? Training area
8. Substance?
9. Plant?
10. Animal? Dog
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Body and Appearance
1. Describe the character's height and build. Is he heavyset, thin, short, rangy? He's about average height and his build was fairly lean.
2. How old is he? It's never been specified, but considering he's in training before being chosen to be a Rune Knight, about 17-18.
3. Describe his posture. Does he carry himself well or does he slouch? His posture seems fairly straight and attentive.
4. How is his health? Is he fit or out of shape? Any illnesses or conditions? Any physical disabilities? Due to knight school and being trained by his (adoptive) father, Steven, with his brother, Roland is quite fit and healthy for his age, much better than a normal guy without training.
5. How does he move? Is he clumsy, graceful, tense, fluid? Presumed to move fluidly and with a fairly good sense of balance.
6. How attractive is this character physically? How does he perceive himself in the mirror? He's quite easy on the eyes, even if he's not the most attractive member of his canon. Roland would probably see himself as normal-looking.
7. Describe his complexion. Dark, light, clear, scarred? Light
8. Describe his hair: color, texture, style. Dark blue, straight and chin-length fringes.
9. What color are his eyes? Blue
10. Does the character have any other noteworthy features? Aside from the Runic Engine on his game and armour, Roland doesn't 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? Throughout the game, Roland have two looks and they're plot-based and in armour. He would probably wear practical clothes when out-of-armour.
13. Do his clothes fit well? Does he seem comfortable in them? He seems to be able to move well in his armour, so fairly well.
14. Does he dress the same on the job as he does in his free time? If not, what are the differences? He still wears his armour on and off-duty.
15. You knew it was coming: Boxers, briefs or commando? ...Briefs? Boxers?
Speech
1. What does this character's voice sound like? High-pitched, deep, hoarse? Not too deep, somewhat higher than expected for his age.
2. How does he normally speak? Loud, soft, fast, evenly? Does he talk easily, or does he hesitate? Evenly and clearly, as a result of his training.
3. Does the character have a distinct accent or dialect? Any individual quirks of pronunciation? Any, like, you know, verbal tics? The Carnavan accent, which kind of sound like...European?
4. What language/s does he speak, and with how much fluency? One, English, or whatever Carnavan is.
5. Does he switch languages or dialects in certain situations? N/A
6. Is he a good impromptu speaker, or does he have to think about his words? He would think about his words first, unless he's angry.
7. Is he eloquent or inarticulate? Under what circumstances might this change? Roland doesn't use fanciful words, but he is polite and respectful. Of course, he won't be if he's really, really angry.
Mental and Emotional
1. How intelligent is this character? Is he book-smart or street-smart? Fairly smart, but not incredibly booksmart, since education is a part of his training. It's assumed that he's learning from the Witches while on their journey.
2. Does he think on his feet, or does he need time to deliberate? Generally, he would take his time to think with as much information as possible.
3. Describe the character's thought process. Is he more logical, or more intuitive? Idealistic or practical? He would try to think of a way to resolve problems peacefully. If all else fails, then he'll draw out his sword if necessary.
4. What kind of education has the character had? Knight school, so he's not illiterate.
5. What are his areas of expertise? What, if anything, is he interested in learning more about? Roland's mainly interested in being a Carnavan knight and help maintain the peace in his country at first.
6. Is he an introvert or an extrovert? Not too introvert, yet not too 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 most of the time, calm yet driven.
8. How does he respond to new people or situations? Is he suspicious, relaxed, timid, enthusiastic? Politely, until he knows them better. Cautiously in new situations, but it really depends on what the situations are.
9. Is he more likely to act, or to react? To act.
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 appreciates some jokes, though he doesn't make them intentionally.
12. Does the character have any diagnosable mental disorders? If yes, how does he deal with them? None
13. What moments in this character's life have defined him as a person? Even though he doesn't remember it, the time when Master Mattias, his true father, gave him to Steven to raise before touching Rega the Demon Blade. Unaware of his potential to wield magic, Roland was raised to be a knight, just like the man that he views as his father and looks up to. Even if he kicked his and Rasche's sorry rear.
14. What does he fear? Disappointment, failure
15. What are his hopes or aspirations? Protecting everyone he cares about
16. What is something he doesn't want anyone to find out about him? How easily it takes for him to feel hatred towards someone, despite his self-control.
Relationships
1. Describe this character's relationship with his parents. Being beaten in training aside, Roland looks up to Steven as his father and a great knight, as he's one of the best in the kingdom and always attentive during his knight days stories.
2. Does the character have any siblings? What is/was their relationship like? Rasche, his older non-blood related brother. Their relationship is mostly like the older sibling teasing and making the younger sibling do things. The revelation that they're not related by blood does not change this.
3. Are there other blood relatives to whom he is close? Are there ones he can't stand? He have...mixed feelings on Master Mattias. For one, he's curious about the man before the killing and yet, he still kills people under the Demon Blade's influence for souls, including Steven's.
4. Are there other, unrelated people whom he considers part of his family? What are his relationships with them? Rina, their archer and female knight, as well as childhood friend. He considered her as his sister for many years, even when Roland found himself dealing with her...cooking.
5. Who is/was the character's best friend? How did they meet? His best friends are
6. Does he have other close friends? The Witches he met and joined them on their quest.
7. Does he make friends easily, or does he have trouble getting along with people? He get along with people fairly well, due to his friendly and polite demeanor.
8. Which does he consider more important: family or friends? He considered both equally important.
9. Is the character single, married, divorced, widowed? Has he been married more than once? Despite how the Engagements looks like proposals, he's technically single.
10. Is he currently in a romantic relationship with someone other than a spouse? No.
11. Who was his first crush? Who is his latest? Queen Sophia is his first crush. The latest? ...
12. What does he look for in a romantic partner? Someone that's willing to understand, as well as being honest.
13. Does the character have children? Grandchildren? If yes, how does he relate to them? If no, does he want any? No children at the moment. Does he want any? Roland doesn't think much about it.
14. Does he have any rivals or enemies? For several reasons, Rasche and Rina's brother, Steiner. Sibling rivalry is normal with Rasche, as for Steiner...he seems competitive and grew distant from him for a long while. It's worst once the Runic Engine got stuck on Roland, even if he doesn't know the extent of Steiner's feelings.
15. What is the character's sexual orientation? Where does he fall on the Kinsey scale? Heterosexual. About 1, as he knows if a guy looks good but he's straight.
16. How does he feel about sex? How important is it to him? It's an important, intimate act between two people. If he's ever in a relationship, he'll do it if his partner's ready.
17. What are his turn-ons? Turn-offs? Weird bedroom habits? ...
Beliefs
1. Do you know your character's astrological (zodiac of choice) sign? How well does he fit type? No idea what his sign is, nor does Carnava
2. Is this character religious, spiritual, both, or neither? How important are these elements in his life? Neither. Carnava doesn't have any noted religion, and magic is something understandable and can be studied like science.
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? He follows the knight code, which he learns from knight school.
4. How does he regard beliefs that differ from his? Is he tolerant, intolerant, curious, indifferent? Curious and tolerant, since Carnava doesn't have a religion. So the idea of worshiping a higher being doesn't cross his mind.
5. What prejudices does he hold? Are they irrational or does he have a good reason for them? He have some prejudices against the Beast Fiends, as they are currently monsters attacking people.
Daily Life
1. What is the character's financial situation? Is he rich, poor, comfortable, in debt? Pretty comfortable
2. What is his social status? Has this changed over time, and if so, how has the change affected him? Middle class, at least.
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? N/A
4. Besides the basic necessities, what does he spend his money on? Equipments and items that can be used in battle.
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? Being appointed Rune Knight and sent on a mission. He's getting better as a fighter and protector, and want to uphold the Queen's expectations.
6. What are his interests or hobbies? How does he spend his free time? Cooking, something he learns in order to feed himself and Rasche, especially on camping trips with Rina.
7. What are his eating habits? Does he skip meals, eat out, drink alcohol, avoid certain foods? Roland eat quite healthily, though he doesn't drink alcohol.
Associations
Which of the following do you associate with the character, or which is his favorite:
1. Color? Blue
2. Smell? Berry, maybe?
3. Time of day? Morning
4. Season? Spring
5. Book?
6. Music?
7. Place? Training area
8. Substance?
9. Plant?
10. Animal? Dog
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