OOC: char anal plz (wait a minute)
Name and meaning:
Vivian comes from the latin vivus, which means "alive". How ironic. It sounds feminine, but actually, it's historically a male name. ((I secretly love this name. If it wasn't already Vivian's name I would name myself that.))
Age and date of birth:
Vivian's birthday is October 11th, which is coincidentally both Paper Mario: TTYD's release date, and International Coming Out Day. His zodiac sign is Libra.
Being a shadow witch, Vivian's been around since before the year 1004, at least. I still haven't quite figured out his origins, but I like to simplify things and say he's 1016, which puts his birthday in 992.
Physical attributes: (Elaborate on everything, from hair style to muscle tone to the their eyelid's tendency to flicker up and down during a boring teacher's lessons. Twitch.)
The first thing you'll notice about Vivian is that he is made out of shadow. Art style notwithstanding, in reality his body is closer to inky black than the purple I usually draw him in. He has curly pink hair which always hides his eyes, and usually wears pastel pink lipstick. Other than that, standing 5'6" on two perfectly normal feet and usually fully clothed, Vivian is a little more human-looking than in Paper Mario canon. However, he can still change his legs into a ghost-tail when he goes into his shadow, and when he's not paying attention, he might sink into the ground a little, taking a few inches off his height. Appearance-wise, Vivian is on the skinny side of normal, with a remarkably feminine build, but he doesn't actually have weight - He doesn't drift away because he's connected to his shadow, but on a scale, he weighs nothing.
Distinguishing features: (Anything unusual-scars, tattoos, etc. Or an unusual color of hair. What makes your character an individual? Please do not say violet-coloured eyes.)
I think I mentioned most of it in the last question. Speaking of eyes, though, Vivian does have them. He's terribly embarrassed about his eyes, though, and no one ever gets to see them, ever. You're more likely to see Falcon's eyes than Vivian's, though Vivian is less likely to kick your ass.
Not that his eyes are terribly hideous. They're actually nice and normal. Not violet, but red.
Frequently used verbal expressions: (Either phrases “unbelievably pretentious!” or attitude.)
Vivian (intentionally on my part, I swear) tends to overuse ellipses '...' when he's sad and tildes '~' when he's happy. This has the effect of making his sentences annoyingly drawn-out and sing-song.
He actually has a very nice, feminine voice, above habits aside. Lastly, he somehow manages to fit hearts into his speech. ♥
Frequently used facial expression or other physical gesture: (They motion with their hands while they talk, never look people in the eye while giving speeches, tap their pens when listening to teachers)
Vivian tends to wave his hands around quite a bit. When he idles, they're usually in the air around him, rather than hanging at his sides. He tends to use them to augment his facial expressions, too - covering his mouth in surprise, hiding his face, etc.
Education (and grade): (Please elaborate on education prior to, during, and after school, including their level of interest in their subject of choice (or as chosen by another) and their general academic behaviour. Did they attend primary schools? Home tutoring? Somehow, they managed to read and pick up other basic skills, right?)
If Vivian ever had an education, before SBG, it's been quite a long time. Mostly, he assumes he learned things from his sisters, or from himself. At SBG, Vivian dedicates a fair amount of time to his studies, but who in this school actually pays attention to their GPA?
His favorites subjects are currently psychology and creative writing.
Academic skills: (Classes they excel at, whether or not essays are the thing for them, neat handwriting, attentive listening-how they manage to pass their classes or career.)
Vivian's current best class is probably psychology , or maybe history. It used to be magic when SBG actually had a magic teacher. Vivian is actually okay with essays -- Not like he enjoys them more than a normal person does, though.
Side note: His handwriting is curly and he dots his i's with hearts.
Academic weaknesses: (And everything they manage to do to fail.)
Sorry for being cliche, but Vivian is just about the worst of the worst at PE. Most of that is attributable to being a shadow who can't really throw his weight around. Other things he sucks at include combat classes and math. He's one of those people who's brain just doesn't click with regard to math.
Main goal (dream) at this point in time: (Their main goal or dream is likely to change over time. How does it reflect their character? What hidden aspects are there to it? Elaborate.)
Vivian's biggest goal is coming to terms with himself and getting over his inferiority complex. He wants to believe in himself, be stronger and be less of a perceived failure.
Secondary goals: (Like before, but smaller things that are somewhere in the spectrum, but not at the top of the list.)
Reuniting with his sisters. Vivian actually looks up to both his sisters quite a bit.
Finding more people to fall in love with, and getting more people to fall in love with him.
Love interest: (One hopes this will change over time. What draws them to this person? Is there a common characteristic in all those they adore? What types of relationships are they involved in?)
Vivian's current pillow is Lopunny. Probably, the main attraction comes from the fact that Lop is constantly doting on him - Their first exchange when they met was an endless stream of compliments. No one has ever complimented Vivian consistently the way Lop does.
Fun fact: They both thought the other was female at first. The coincidence of them both being traps was only discovered when they were halfway into each other's pants!
Even if they do break up, I see them as the sort of couple that will keep getting back together, no matter how many times it happens. They complete each other.
Regardless of relationship status, Vivian tends to flirt with just about anyone, but it's not always sincere. Sometimes he's just acting cute to get his way. He only picked up this habit recently, as before meeting Mario, he had no idea he was anything special.
He does develop crushes easily, though, and they're not always easy to figure out. He'll crush on people who hate him, abuse him or just don't give a crap about him. See why psychology is his favorite subject now?
Family: (At least 100 words on each character should cover occupation, family history, how family members met (your character's parents), and a basic personality description.)
The three Shadow Sirens were servants of the Shadow Queen over a thousand years ago. They weren't seen around much after the Shadow Queen was sealed away, but recently they kind of sprang up again, looking for a pure-hearted soul to open the box containing the Magical Map. Now, with the Queen vanquished, they don't really have much to do...
Beldam: The leader of the Shadow Sirens. Vivian's eldest sister, with whom he has a distressing relationship. Beldam would order him around on a daily basis, calling him names and generally treating him like Cinderella. It could be said that there's some kind of sisterly love buried underneath, as Vivian does hold a kind of admiration for Beldam, but you'd never see any of that returned.
Marilyn: Vivian's older sister, the middle child. Vivian and Marilyn actually get along quite well, but their interests conflict when Beldam is around. Marilyn admires Beldam just as much as Vivian does, but doesn't seem to get picked on nearly as much. She'll often side with Beldam and leave Vivian helpless.
Place of residence (city, house, etc.): (Where does your character live?)
Outside of SBG, Vivian tended to wander around with his sisters. Usually the Shadow Sirens' main haunts are around Twilight Town and the Rogueport Underground. They're rumored to have a house of some kind near Twilight Town, but nobody has seen it.
At SBG, Vivian shares a dorm with Doopliss. The only things of note on his side of the room are a strange potted plant (actually a deku scrub in hibernation) and his various beauty supplies, as well as a painstakingly-hidden diary. The walls are also apparently indigo. It's unknown if this was Doopliss's design, or if the room came that way.
Worst past experience: (Please remember that experiences are not limited to relationships--early/childhood experiences would be best, unless something that happened to your character as an adult has had a more significant impact.)
His whole life before Mario was a pretty bad experience, really, with being yelled at by Beldam, or being continually picked on, or being ignored. A few good things have happened to Vivian before that, but in general, he had it bad.
Best past experience: (Please remember that experiences are not limited to relationships--early/childhood experiences would be best.)
Running into Mario. It was the first time anyone had ever showed Vivian any kind of respect or love, and it's also where Vivian discovered the power of infatuation. ♥
Hobbies: (All interests.)
Writing poetry. Other creative things, like art and drama, but not as much. Magic, of course. Playing with fire.
Profession (aspired to): (What does your character want to be when they grow up? Or, if they're already an adult, what do they wish they were doing?)
prostitute Vivian doesn't really have a lot to go on, profession-wise. Maybe a romance author, or a hairdresser. Honestly, he doesn't have many talents that money could be made off of. except prostitution
Strengths: (Try and keep the number small-weaknesses are more important.)
Vivian has strong magical skills and is generally well-versed in that knowledge field. Other than that, shadow abilities generally come in handy for... overhearing things. In the right circumstances, cuteness and beauty can also be an asset.
Weaknesses: (More important for role playing-please include several at least.)
Vivian is an emotional wreck. His feelings tend to bounce all over. And that is his downfall - If he's depressed, his inner fire doesn't burn as brightly, and his magic has a tendency to falter. And he can't go flirting with anyone if he feels like he isn't pretty enough to even bother.
Habits: (Both the good and the bad.)
People-watching. Listening to other people's conversations. Singing quietly to himself, conjuring small flames with his hands, and leaving the milk out.
Any other information: (Basically an “other” category.)
Everyone else is using this section for tech knowledge, so I guess I will too. Vivian knows a fair bit about computers - Not quite exceptional, but not derpy, either. He only has basic skill when it comes to hacking (level 2, probably) but he tries.
His shampoo also smells like strawberries!
Possessions: (Details as well. What your character owns and what quality it is in.)
His new leather-bound diary, which Flurrie gave him. He writes in it every day (usually offscreen) and keeps it locked and safely hidden.
His beauty supplies, which are mostly boring and not notable.
Marilyn the deku scrub. Currently asleep, she and Vivian parted on bad terms, so her future is uncertain.
Wardrobe: (What your character wears and its condition. This should reflect their social status, financial situation, social involvement, etc.)
Vivian mostly wears plain black dresses, but sometimes sweaters and jeans, also. Vivian usually (but not always) wears his witch hat, which is red with white stripes, and now sports a rainbow-colored SBG pin. He also has a matching striped scarf.
What they would say about themselves:
Kind of a screw-up, really. An emotional mess, with a fair bit of self-image problems. Even so, there's a beautiful person wrapped up in there, and if he could only come out of his shell, he'd be great. (He thinks about himself a lot.)
What others would say about them:
Others' opinions vary considerably when it comes to Vivian. She's cute, she's an attention whore, he's a trap and therefore to be avoided, he's ok I guess but nothing interesting has ever happened with him because he hardly interacts with anyone.
What is the one thing in the world your character would do anything to avoid?
Disappointing or hurting the ones he truly loves. He tends to do it a lot (from his perspective,) but it's still pretty distressing to him.
How did your character make their enemies? Their friends? (Although this doesn’t have to be detailed, explaining circumstances and what unites and estranges your character with others is important.)
Vivian seems to just make friends with people who are randomly nice to him. It isn't clear what one thing draws people to him, only that he makes a big effort to be inviting to it.
With regard to enemies, Vivian usually plays the role of the victim. Vivian is simply easy to manipulate, and can end up being hurt deeply out of love or fear. Vivian tends to see the good in everyone, but he wants to stand up for himself, as well.
What does your character fear? (Explain fears and the reasons behind them.)
Being semi-immortal, he fears his loved ones getting old and dying. He also fears rejection, and he fears being hated. No, he fears being the kind of person that deserves to be hated.
What is irresistible to your character? (Explain why they can’t resist the irresistible and the reasons behind their inability to resist.)
Love.
Who does your character admire most? (The person, their admirable qualities, and your character’s reasons.)
Probably Mario. He really is Vivian's hero. He saved Vivian from his horrid sister, taught him how to stand up for himself, and invited him to help save the world. If that's not awesome, I don't know what is.
That. Took. Way. Too. Long.
BRB, dying of starvation.
Vivian comes from the latin vivus, which means "alive". How ironic. It sounds feminine, but actually, it's historically a male name. ((I secretly love this name. If it wasn't already Vivian's name I would name myself that.))
Age and date of birth:
Vivian's birthday is October 11th, which is coincidentally both Paper Mario: TTYD's release date, and International Coming Out Day. His zodiac sign is Libra.
Being a shadow witch, Vivian's been around since before the year 1004, at least. I still haven't quite figured out his origins, but I like to simplify things and say he's 1016, which puts his birthday in 992.
Physical attributes: (Elaborate on everything, from hair style to muscle tone to the their eyelid's tendency to flicker up and down during a boring teacher's lessons. Twitch.)
The first thing you'll notice about Vivian is that he is made out of shadow. Art style notwithstanding, in reality his body is closer to inky black than the purple I usually draw him in. He has curly pink hair which always hides his eyes, and usually wears pastel pink lipstick. Other than that, standing 5'6" on two perfectly normal feet and usually fully clothed, Vivian is a little more human-looking than in Paper Mario canon. However, he can still change his legs into a ghost-tail when he goes into his shadow, and when he's not paying attention, he might sink into the ground a little, taking a few inches off his height. Appearance-wise, Vivian is on the skinny side of normal, with a remarkably feminine build, but he doesn't actually have weight - He doesn't drift away because he's connected to his shadow, but on a scale, he weighs nothing.
Distinguishing features: (Anything unusual-scars, tattoos, etc. Or an unusual color of hair. What makes your character an individual? Please do not say violet-coloured eyes.)
I think I mentioned most of it in the last question. Speaking of eyes, though, Vivian does have them. He's terribly embarrassed about his eyes, though, and no one ever gets to see them, ever. You're more likely to see Falcon's eyes than Vivian's, though Vivian is less likely to kick your ass.
Not that his eyes are terribly hideous. They're actually nice and normal. Not violet, but red.
Frequently used verbal expressions: (Either phrases “unbelievably pretentious!” or attitude.)
Vivian (intentionally on my part, I swear) tends to overuse ellipses '...' when he's sad and tildes '~' when he's happy. This has the effect of making his sentences annoyingly drawn-out and sing-song.
He actually has a very nice, feminine voice, above habits aside. Lastly, he somehow manages to fit hearts into his speech. ♥
Frequently used facial expression or other physical gesture: (They motion with their hands while they talk, never look people in the eye while giving speeches, tap their pens when listening to teachers)
Vivian tends to wave his hands around quite a bit. When he idles, they're usually in the air around him, rather than hanging at his sides. He tends to use them to augment his facial expressions, too - covering his mouth in surprise, hiding his face, etc.
Education (and grade): (Please elaborate on education prior to, during, and after school, including their level of interest in their subject of choice (or as chosen by another) and their general academic behaviour. Did they attend primary schools? Home tutoring? Somehow, they managed to read and pick up other basic skills, right?)
If Vivian ever had an education, before SBG, it's been quite a long time. Mostly, he assumes he learned things from his sisters, or from himself. At SBG, Vivian dedicates a fair amount of time to his studies, but who in this school actually pays attention to their GPA?
His favorites subjects are currently psychology and creative writing.
Academic skills: (Classes they excel at, whether or not essays are the thing for them, neat handwriting, attentive listening-how they manage to pass their classes or career.)
Vivian's current best class is probably psychology , or maybe history. It used to be magic when SBG actually had a magic teacher. Vivian is actually okay with essays -- Not like he enjoys them more than a normal person does, though.
Side note: His handwriting is curly and he dots his i's with hearts.
Academic weaknesses: (And everything they manage to do to fail.)
Sorry for being cliche, but Vivian is just about the worst of the worst at PE. Most of that is attributable to being a shadow who can't really throw his weight around. Other things he sucks at include combat classes and math. He's one of those people who's brain just doesn't click with regard to math.
Main goal (dream) at this point in time: (Their main goal or dream is likely to change over time. How does it reflect their character? What hidden aspects are there to it? Elaborate.)
Vivian's biggest goal is coming to terms with himself and getting over his inferiority complex. He wants to believe in himself, be stronger and be less of a perceived failure.
Secondary goals: (Like before, but smaller things that are somewhere in the spectrum, but not at the top of the list.)
Reuniting with his sisters. Vivian actually looks up to both his sisters quite a bit.
Finding more people to fall in love with, and getting more people to fall in love with him.
Love interest: (One hopes this will change over time. What draws them to this person? Is there a common characteristic in all those they adore? What types of relationships are they involved in?)
Vivian's current pillow is Lopunny. Probably, the main attraction comes from the fact that Lop is constantly doting on him - Their first exchange when they met was an endless stream of compliments. No one has ever complimented Vivian consistently the way Lop does.
Fun fact: They both thought the other was female at first. The coincidence of them both being traps was only discovered when they were halfway into each other's pants!
Even if they do break up, I see them as the sort of couple that will keep getting back together, no matter how many times it happens. They complete each other.
Regardless of relationship status, Vivian tends to flirt with just about anyone, but it's not always sincere. Sometimes he's just acting cute to get his way. He only picked up this habit recently, as before meeting Mario, he had no idea he was anything special.
He does develop crushes easily, though, and they're not always easy to figure out. He'll crush on people who hate him, abuse him or just don't give a crap about him. See why psychology is his favorite subject now?
Family: (At least 100 words on each character should cover occupation, family history, how family members met (your character's parents), and a basic personality description.)
The three Shadow Sirens were servants of the Shadow Queen over a thousand years ago. They weren't seen around much after the Shadow Queen was sealed away, but recently they kind of sprang up again, looking for a pure-hearted soul to open the box containing the Magical Map. Now, with the Queen vanquished, they don't really have much to do...
Beldam: The leader of the Shadow Sirens. Vivian's eldest sister, with whom he has a distressing relationship. Beldam would order him around on a daily basis, calling him names and generally treating him like Cinderella. It could be said that there's some kind of sisterly love buried underneath, as Vivian does hold a kind of admiration for Beldam, but you'd never see any of that returned.
Marilyn: Vivian's older sister, the middle child. Vivian and Marilyn actually get along quite well, but their interests conflict when Beldam is around. Marilyn admires Beldam just as much as Vivian does, but doesn't seem to get picked on nearly as much. She'll often side with Beldam and leave Vivian helpless.
Place of residence (city, house, etc.): (Where does your character live?)
Outside of SBG, Vivian tended to wander around with his sisters. Usually the Shadow Sirens' main haunts are around Twilight Town and the Rogueport Underground. They're rumored to have a house of some kind near Twilight Town, but nobody has seen it.
At SBG, Vivian shares a dorm with Doopliss. The only things of note on his side of the room are a strange potted plant (actually a deku scrub in hibernation) and his various beauty supplies, as well as a painstakingly-hidden diary. The walls are also apparently indigo. It's unknown if this was Doopliss's design, or if the room came that way.
Worst past experience: (Please remember that experiences are not limited to relationships--early/childhood experiences would be best, unless something that happened to your character as an adult has had a more significant impact.)
His whole life before Mario was a pretty bad experience, really, with being yelled at by Beldam, or being continually picked on, or being ignored. A few good things have happened to Vivian before that, but in general, he had it bad.
Best past experience: (Please remember that experiences are not limited to relationships--early/childhood experiences would be best.)
Running into Mario. It was the first time anyone had ever showed Vivian any kind of respect or love, and it's also where Vivian discovered the power of infatuation. ♥
Hobbies: (All interests.)
Writing poetry. Other creative things, like art and drama, but not as much. Magic, of course. Playing with fire.
Profession (aspired to): (What does your character want to be when they grow up? Or, if they're already an adult, what do they wish they were doing?)
prostitute Vivian doesn't really have a lot to go on, profession-wise. Maybe a romance author, or a hairdresser. Honestly, he doesn't have many talents that money could be made off of. except prostitution
Strengths: (Try and keep the number small-weaknesses are more important.)
Vivian has strong magical skills and is generally well-versed in that knowledge field. Other than that, shadow abilities generally come in handy for... overhearing things. In the right circumstances, cuteness and beauty can also be an asset.
Weaknesses: (More important for role playing-please include several at least.)
Vivian is an emotional wreck. His feelings tend to bounce all over. And that is his downfall - If he's depressed, his inner fire doesn't burn as brightly, and his magic has a tendency to falter. And he can't go flirting with anyone if he feels like he isn't pretty enough to even bother.
Habits: (Both the good and the bad.)
People-watching. Listening to other people's conversations. Singing quietly to himself, conjuring small flames with his hands, and leaving the milk out.
Any other information: (Basically an “other” category.)
Everyone else is using this section for tech knowledge, so I guess I will too. Vivian knows a fair bit about computers - Not quite exceptional, but not derpy, either. He only has basic skill when it comes to hacking (level 2, probably) but he tries.
His shampoo also smells like strawberries!
Possessions: (Details as well. What your character owns and what quality it is in.)
His new leather-bound diary, which Flurrie gave him. He writes in it every day (usually offscreen) and keeps it locked and safely hidden.
His beauty supplies, which are mostly boring and not notable.
Marilyn the deku scrub. Currently asleep, she and Vivian parted on bad terms, so her future is uncertain.
Wardrobe: (What your character wears and its condition. This should reflect their social status, financial situation, social involvement, etc.)
Vivian mostly wears plain black dresses, but sometimes sweaters and jeans, also. Vivian usually (but not always) wears his witch hat, which is red with white stripes, and now sports a rainbow-colored SBG pin. He also has a matching striped scarf.
What they would say about themselves:
Kind of a screw-up, really. An emotional mess, with a fair bit of self-image problems. Even so, there's a beautiful person wrapped up in there, and if he could only come out of his shell, he'd be great. (He thinks about himself a lot.)
What others would say about them:
Others' opinions vary considerably when it comes to Vivian. She's cute, she's an attention whore, he's a trap and therefore to be avoided, he's ok I guess but nothing interesting has ever happened with him because he hardly interacts with anyone.
What is the one thing in the world your character would do anything to avoid?
Disappointing or hurting the ones he truly loves. He tends to do it a lot (from his perspective,) but it's still pretty distressing to him.
How did your character make their enemies? Their friends? (Although this doesn’t have to be detailed, explaining circumstances and what unites and estranges your character with others is important.)
Vivian seems to just make friends with people who are randomly nice to him. It isn't clear what one thing draws people to him, only that he makes a big effort to be inviting to it.
With regard to enemies, Vivian usually plays the role of the victim. Vivian is simply easy to manipulate, and can end up being hurt deeply out of love or fear. Vivian tends to see the good in everyone, but he wants to stand up for himself, as well.
What does your character fear? (Explain fears and the reasons behind them.)
Being semi-immortal, he fears his loved ones getting old and dying. He also fears rejection, and he fears being hated. No, he fears being the kind of person that deserves to be hated.
What is irresistible to your character? (Explain why they can’t resist the irresistible and the reasons behind their inability to resist.)
Love.
Who does your character admire most? (The person, their admirable qualities, and your character’s reasons.)
Probably Mario. He really is Vivian's hero. He saved Vivian from his horrid sister, taught him how to stand up for himself, and invited him to help save the world. If that's not awesome, I don't know what is.
That. Took. Way. Too. Long.
BRB, dying of starvation.