Character Survey | for GREAT justice! [In Progress]
Body and Appearance
1. Describe the character's height and build. Is he heavyset, thin, short, rangy?
Blaine is 6' 2" [188cm] and weighs in at 195lbs [88.5kg]. Blonde haired and blue eyed, he usually has said highlighter blonde strands covering his left eye, though he is known to push his hair back or part it down the middle if necessary. It used to be just above shoulder length, but he cut it back recently so it's hardly longer than an inch, aside from the bangs, which still barely covers his left eye. He's has a tan that varies according to the weather outside, and plenty of tiny lines of white from healed cuts. The warmer it is, the more time he spends outside in the sun, but he never gets pale no matter how long he's trapped indoors. He normally has 5 silver earrings on his ear: one stud in his lobe, three small rings along the lower shell, and one ear clip near the top. He also wears a ring almost all the time, though the finger changes as he fiddles with it.
2. How old is he? 32
3. Describe his posture. Does he carry himself well or does he slouch?
He stands up straight. Pretty relaxed, but no slouching. He seems a lot bigger when angry.
4. How is his health? Is he fit or out of shape? Any illnesses or conditions? Any physical disabilities?
Physically, he's in excellent shape. Good stamina, decent muscle strength, and he works out. Mentally, he has a mild case of PTSD and he's a bit cracked...
5. How does he move? Is he clumsy, graceful, tense, fluid?
He moves with quiet confidence, like he knows exactly what he's doing. He's more purposefully fluid than graceful.
6. How attractive is this character physically? How does he perceive himself in the mirror?
He's a handsome man and knows it. When his hair was longer, he might have verged on pretty, depending on who you asked. He thinks he's the shit, and no one has proved it otherwise.
7. Describe his complexion. Dark, light, clear, scarred?
Tan. Partly from ancestry, and partly from working outside if possible. White scars from scratches, scrapes, maybe a slice from a knife. No tattoos.
8. Describe his hair: color, texture, style.
Highlighter blonde, thick, and moderately soft. He doesn't color it, it really is that freakishly bright yellow.
9. What color are his eyes?
Blue. On the brighter side, usually.
10. Does the character have any other noteworthy features?
The piercings on his right ear, as mentioned in the first section! He also is almost always wearing a silver and black ring. Aaaand, a microchip in his head =D?
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?
He's a big fan of white and blue. Not much jewelry, but what he has is usually in silver. He's got suits of a variety of colors and cuts, same for shoes and shirts. His casual clothes sometimes involve a nice bootcut jean, khaki, or nice slacks, and some kind of shoe you can run in easily. He's a fan of witty and/or sarcastic screen T-shirts.
13. Do his clothes fit well? Does he seem comfortable in them?
If he clothes aren't tailored or don't fit him properly off the rack, he won't bother. Image is everything. He's comfortable and confident in everything.
14. Does he dress the same on the job as he does in his free time? If not, what are the differences?
He dresses the same either way. He never knows when work comes calling.
15. You knew it was coming: Boxers, briefs or commando?
Commando. But if he has to, boxer briefs.
Speech
1. What does this character's voice sound like? High-pitched, deep, hoarse?
Mildly deep. It carries, but it won't be shocking deep. It often sounds like he could laugh [at you] at any moment.
2. How does he normally speak? Loud, soft, fast, evenly? Does he talk easily, or does he hesitate?
He speaks in easy tones and at a moderate pace. Not too fast or too slow, if he has no reason to rush. Hesitation is usually on purpose, and emphasizes his words.
3. Does the character have a distinct accent or dialect? Any individual quirks of pronunciation? Any, like, you know, verbal tics?
He speaks English with no inflection of where he comes from. Quirks of pronunciation are on purpose.
4. What language/s does he speak, and with how much fluency?
English and Spanish fluently. He grew up with both. The Spanish is Mexican/N. American. He speaks very little Japanese, and his Italian is passable, but his vocabulary needs work. It would come to him if he was in the country or around Italians for long enough.
5. Does he switch languages or dialects in certain situations?
He often mixes Spanish and English together if he isn't careful. If he doesn't remember a word in one, he'll just exchange it with the word he knows in the other. He sometimes mimics accents, like southern, texan, northern, if it suits him. He also has a decent British accent, and often uses British terms for no reason.
6. Is he a good impromptu speaker, or does he have to think about his words?
He can bullshit like a pro.
7. Is he eloquent or inarticulate? Under what circumstances might this change?
Quite eloquent, but he does have a potty mouth which gets worse and worse the madder he is. Or the hornier he is.
Mental and Emotional
1. How intelligent is this character? Is he book-smart or street-smart?
Book-smart at first, but school and Russell knocked some street-smarts into him.
2. Does he think on his feet, or does he need time to deliberate?
He can do both, depending on the situation. If action needs to be done now, he'll jump on it.
3. Describe the character's thought process. Is he more logical, or more intuitive? Idealistic or practical?
He's intuitive, but he uses logic to bolster his results. He's very practical. Almost clinically so.
4. What kind of education has the character had?
College education. Bachelors.
5. What are his areas of expertise? What, if anything, is he interested in learning more about?
Frankly, he's an expert at killing people from a distance, but doesn't shy away from close-up experiences. He does all sorts of munitions, bits and pieces of martial arts, works with a staff on occasion, and can handle bladed weapons. He prefers guns though.
6. Is he an introvert or an extrovert?
Extrovert x100
7. Describe the character's temperament. Is he even-tempered or does he have mood swings? Cheerful or melancholy? Laid-back or driven?
Normally, he's a laid back man, slow to anger, and cheerfully lecherous. When working, he can be driven, has a somewhat explosive temper, and is a bit more sadistic than even his normal teasing goes.
8. How does he respond to new people or situations? Is he suspicious, relaxed, timid, enthusiastic?
He's a people person, and gets along with just about anyone. He may not trust you, but you won't know that.
9. Is he more likely to act, or to react?
Action man!
10. Which is his default: fight or flight?
Fight like a boss!
11. Describe the character's sense of humor. Does he appreciate jokes? Puns? Gallows humor? Bathroom humor? Pranks?
He's got a dry sense of humor, fill with wit and sarcasm. He can take a joke aimed at him, and pranks, but you'd better beware his revenge.
12. Does the character have any diagnosable mental disorders? If yes, how does he deal with them?
PTSD: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. He refuses medicine unless it's unbearable, but mostly just [tries to] talk himself through it. Or cling to someone he can trust, which are far a few.
13. What moments in this character's life have defined him as a person?
Deciding where to go to college. His year abroad with Russell. The Room.
14. What does he fear?
Being insignificant. Being alone. The dark. Going crazy.
15. What are his hopes or aspirations?
16. What is something he doesn't want anyone to find out about him?
Just how deep seated his fear is of abandonment.
Relationships
1. Describe this character's relationship with his parents.
He was close to his mother, not so much with his father, but he loves them both.
2. Does the character have any siblings? What is/was their relationship like?
He has two sisters. The older annoys him, because he thinks she's a pretentious prat. The other is younger, and he dotes on her. He'd be there for both of them, but far more willingly for his younger sister.
3. Are there other blood relatives to whom he is close? Are there ones he can't stand?
He can't stand his Uncle, for canonly obvious reasons.
4. Are there other, unrelated people whom he considers part of his family? What are his relationships with them?
Blake and Natalie are like family to him, and their son is his godson.
5. Who is/was the character's best friend? How did they meet?
Blake is his best friend. They met in college his second semester.
6. Does he have other close friends?
It's debatable if you can call Russell a friend. David Smith is the only other.
7. Does he make friends easily, or does he have trouble getting along with people?
He makes 'friends' and 'associates' easily. He rarely has troubles making nice.
8. Which does he consider more important: family or friends?
As an Org member, they tend to overlap. All of his friends are part of the Org, and even his family is extended into the Org, so they're all 'Family'.
9. Is the character single, married, divorced, widowed? Has he been married more than once?
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?
Some random guy in high school. He doesn't even remember his name. His latest 'crush' is Blake.
12. What does he look for in a romantic partner?
He doesn't look for romantic partners.
13. Does the character have children? Grandchildren? If yes, how does he relate to them? If no, does he want any?
No kids. But he loves and has a good relationship with his godson.
14. Does he have any rivals or enemies?
Plenty of enemies. Other overtly hostile Organizations, are the main ones.
15. What is the character's sexual orientation? Where does he fall on the Kinsey scale?
Homosexual, but somewhere between and 4 and 5.
16. How does he feel about sex? How important is it to him?
Sex is awesome, and it's very important to his identity.
17. What are his turn-ons? Turn-offs? Weird bedroom habits?
Hot men, though what he finds attractive in a man is almost impossible to determine, since he finds all manners of guys attractive, with no real connection besides having a penis. He doesn't like flamboyant gay men though. They annoy the hell out of him. He likes mirrors, if he can get them. He also has a habit of holding back noises he makes, whether in pleasure or pain.
Beliefs
1. Do you know your character's astrological (zodiac of choice) sign? How well does he fit type?
Western, he's an Aries, Chinese Year of the Boar. He fits in relatively well as an Aries, but being a Boar doesn't suit him. He lacks many of the more important qualities.
2. Is this character religious, spiritual, both, or neither? How important are these elements in his life?
Neither. He has more important things to worry about.
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 doesn't betray Family. Other than that, his morals are kind of nonexistent. The only thing that would trip him up is Family vs Family, in which he would have to choose sides.
4. How does he regard beliefs that differ from his? Is he tolerant, intolerant, curious, indifferent?
Curious, but can be rather indifferent as long as it doesn't get in the way.
5. What prejudices does he hold? Are they irrational or does he have a good reason for them?
Flamboyantly gay men are annoying and a step back. He thinks that because they annoy him to no ends, and that's all that matters.
Daily Life
1. What is the character's financial situation? Is he rich, poor, comfortable, in debt?
Rich through illegal means.
2. What is his social status? Has this changed over time, and if so, how has the change affected him?
He's always been well off, but how he's being perceived has changed. It hasn't affected him much, if at all.
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?
When younger, his condo was just a brief landing pad. Barely lived in, but clean. It was cold while he was gone, so right now he currently lives with Blake and his family, so it's definitely more homey and lived in.
4. Besides the basic necessities, what does he spend his money on?
Alcohol. Condoms. Lube. Random shit he doesn't remember but liked at the time. His godson. And weapons.
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?
He's in an Organization, which is like the Mafia. When asked, he says he a 'Pharmaceutical salesman'. He's good at both, even when faking it. He enjoys it most days, but there are always the bad days.
6. What are his interests or hobbies? How does he spend his free time?
His hobbies are guns and sex. Usually separate, but not always.
7. What are his eating habits? Does he skip meals, eat out, drink alcohol, avoid certain foods?
He tries to eat well. He's a vain bastard, so he does what he needs to to stay fit and counter his drinking. He knows a disturbing amount about nutrition and food.
Associations
Which of the following do you associate with the character, or which is his favorite:
1. Color? Blue
2. Smell?
3. Time of day? Early morning
4. Season? Winter
5. Book?
6. Music? Bow chika?
7. Place?
8. Substance?
9. Plant?
10. Animal? Wolf
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