character survey
Body and Appearance
1. Describe the character's height and build. Is she heavyset, thin, short, rangy?
Helga is about 5'6''-5'7'' with a medium build, she's very fit and lined with muscle.
2. How old is she?
Thirty one.
3. Describe her posture. Does she carry herself well or does she slouch?
She carries herself properly and confidently, a side effect of being raised in a proper household.
4. How is her health? Is she fit or out of shape? Any illnesses or conditions? Any physical disabilities?
Helga is very fit and in shape, very flexible. Her disabilities are limited to the damage done to her when falling out of the balloon, so strenuous activity on her back may throw her out of whack.
5. How does she move? Is she clumsy, graceful, tense, fluid?
That depends on the situation, she is very fluid and graceful when not pressured, however in a moment of crisis, she acts quickly with catlike reflexes.
6. How attractive is this character physically? How does she perceive herself in the mirror?
She knows she's very attractive for her age group, and uses it to her advantage when gaining adversaries and when it falls in her profit.
7. Describe her complexion. Dark, light, clear, scarred?
She's fair skinned for the most part, though excessive sun won't burn her as much as it will tan her, as she's used to it. Scars litter her back now from the Berk expedition, and there are cuts on her right hand, her arm, and her shoulder.
8. Describe her hair: color, texture, style.
Her hair is a golden blonde, length down to a little bit past the small of her back. She takes better care of it than you would imagine, however thin and flowy it is, it's strong while retaining it's silk-like qualities.
9. What color are her eyes?
From far away they appear black, but close up, they are a deep brown.
10. Does the character have any other noteworthy features?
A beauty mark below her right eye.
11. What are her chief tension centers?
She retains a lot of it in her shoulders, mainly the trapizius muscle. Smaller tension centers include her wrists and sinuses.
12. What is the character's wardrobe like? Casual, dressy, utilitarian? Bright colors, pastels, neutrals? Is it varied, or does she have six of the same suit?
While she's known for her colorful wardrobe on the job, she prefers the white tanktop and military breeches. She indeed has several of each.
13. Do her clothes fit well? Does she seem comfortable in them?
Some do and some don't. The tanktops never seem to be able to keep their straps on, and all those slinky dresses seem a might tight. Whether or not that's part of the allure though, is her secret.
14. Does she dress the same on the job as she does in her free time? If not, what are the differences?
Yes and no. That depends on the situation. Rarely does she break out of habit and wear something different, unless the situation calls for.
15. You knew it was coming: Boxers, briefs or commando?
Ladies' underwear.
Speech
1. What does this character's voice sound like? High-pitched, deep, hoarse?
It's somewhat deep for a woman's voice, but still carries the feminine charm.
2. How does she normally speak? Loud, soft, fast, evenly? Does she talk easily, or does she hesitate?
Normally, she's very well mannered in regards to volume, but otherwise, she speaks easily and commands attention.
3. Does the character have a distinct accent or dialect? Any individual quirks of pronunciation? Any, like, you know, verbal tics?
Not off hand. She's rare to jumble her words.
4. What language/s does she speak, and with how much fluency?
English, German, some Korean, some Italian and Japanese.
5. Does she switch languages or dialects in certain situations?
When required to, yes. But it's very rare.
6. Is she a good impromptu speaker, or does she have to think about her words?
She's very good at impromptu speaking, her vocabulary is very well refined.
7. Is she eloquent or inarticulate? Under what circumstances might this change?
She's eloquent, but in a crisis, that may or may not change.
Mental and Emotional
1. How intelligent is this character? Is she book-smart or street-smart?
Both. She retains information very well, so she can recall just about anything she's memorized previously bookwise, and street wise.
2. Does she think on her feet, or does she need time to deliberate?
This also depends. While she's crafty, winging it has always turned out for the better.
3. Describe the character's thought process. Is she more logical, or more intuitive? Idealistic or practical?
Logical and practical. She takes a look at the big picture before attempting anything, and especially pays attention to the factors of whether or not it will profit her and her team.
4. What kind of education has the character had?
Apart from the required education up through high school, she's recieved several types of martial arts training and combat practice.
5. What are her areas of expertise? What, if anything, is she interested in learning more about?
Firearms and other weaponry.
6. Is she an introvert or an extrovert?
While she may come off as an extrovert, she shares her business and feelings with very few people in reality.
7. Describe the character's temperament. Is she even-tempered or does she have mood swings? Cheerful or melancholy? Laid-back or driven?
She's very even tempered and can keep herself in check if need be. She has a very driven and gung-ho attitude.
8. How does she respond to new people or situations? Is she suspicious, relaxed, timid, enthusiastic?
She's cuatious, however comfortable she may make herself out to be.
9. Is she more likely to act, or to react?
Act.
10. Which is her default: fight or flight?
Fight, unless the situation is dire.
11. Describe the character's sense of humor. Does she appreciate jokes? Puns? Gallows humor? Bathroom humor? Pranks?
She has a very short sense of humor if any at all. Puns and jokes aren't her thing, but situational irony and humorous implications might get a smirk out of her.
12. Does the character have any diagnosable mental disorders? If yes, how does she deal with them?
No.
13. What moments in this character's life have defined her as a person?
Several moments, including a fight between her mother and father about her well being, meeting Rourke, shooting at Quantico, the first moments in the Valley of the Kings, and the entire Atlantis expedition.
14. What does she fear?
Ultimate failure, desperation and failure to act as a proper leader.
15. What are her hopes or aspirations?
She goes where the wind takes her, so her aspiration is to really, see what the world has to offer her.
16. What is something she doesn't want anyone to find out about her?
Everything.
Relationships
1. Describe this character's relationship with her parents.
She has an okay relationship. While detached, there isn't any resentment.
2. Does the character have any siblings? What is/was their relationship like?
Several. She was always estranged from them beyond fistfights and scuffles, mostly her mother's doing.
3. Are there other blood relatives to whom she is close? Are there ones she can't stand?
She's very tolerant of her mother, yet the woman sometimes drives her to the edge.
4. Are there other, unrelated people whom she considers part of her family? What are her relationships with them?
Her ex-husband for a time, as well as his family. Also, Rourke.
5. Who is/was the character's best friend? How did they meet?
She never settled down long enough to find one, though Rourke is more of a friend than anything to her.
6. Does she have other close friends?
No.
7. Does she make friends easily, or does she have trouble getting along with people?
She has trouble with it, nitpicking personalities.
8. Which does she consider more important: family or friends?
Niether; she thinks of herself first.
9. Is the character single, married, divorced, widowed? Has she been married more than once?
Widowed. And no.
10. Is she currently in a romantic relationship with someone other than a spouse?
If you consider it romantic.
11. Who was her first crush? Who is her latest?
While Jenkins had a significant effect on her, she can't seem to remember anyone before him other than Rourke.
12. What does she look for in a romantic partner?
Loyalty, partnership and honesty.
13. Does the character have children? Grandchildren? If yes, how does she relate to them? If no, does she want any?
No. And she doesn't.
14. Does she have any rivals or enemies?
If she did, they wouldn't remain around.
15. What is the character's sexual orientation? Where does she fall on the Kinsey scale?
Completely straight.
16. How does she feel about sex? How important is it to her?
While pleasant, it's not a requirement in her life. It is in a relationship with her, however.
17. What are her turn-ons? Turn-offs? Weird bedroom habits?
Hands and arms are important, otherwise, it's a toss up depending on the individual.
Beliefs
1. Do you know your character's astrological (zodiac of choice) sign? How well does she fit type?
She's a Leo, yet the illogical and playful nature doesn't fit her outward personality very well.
2. Is this character religious, spiritual, both, or neither? How important are these elements in her life?
Neither.
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?
Right is right and wrong is wrong, but the highest bidder always gets her vote.
4. How does she regard beliefs that differ from hers? Is she tolerant, intolerant, curious, indifferent?
She's indifferent.
5. What prejudices does she hold? Are they irrational or does she have a good reason for them?
Not many offhand.
Daily Life
1. What is the character's financial situation? Is she rich, poor, comfortable, in debt?
She's comfortable.
2. What is her social status? Has this changed over time, and if so, how has the change affected her?
She used to be the daughter of a military man, take that how you wil, but most proper women frown at the fact she's...just not like them.
3. Where does she live? House, apartment, trailer? Is her home her castle or just a place to crash? What condition is it in? Does she share it with others?
She doesn't live in one singular spot, she has an apartment to go back to, as well as her parents homes, but otherwise, she's always moving.
4. Besides the basic necessities, what does she spend her money on?
Personal firearms, equipment and traveling.
5. What does she do for a living? Is she good at it? Does she enjoy it, or would she rather be doing something else?
She's a chauffer and bodyguard for Preston Whitmore, and the money's good, so she can't say no.
6. What are her interests or hobbies? How does she spend her free time?
Her job is her hobby, really, she enjoys firearm practice, retaining her proficiency with various weapons, as well as reading, letter writing and casual debate.
7. What are her eating habits? Does she skip meals, eat out, drink alcohol, avoid certain foods?
She isn't a picky eater, being raised around several different cuisines, and keeps alcohol to recreational and public events.
Associations
Which of the following do you associate with the character, or which is her favorite:
1. Color? A rich red.
2. Smell? Cigarette smoke, gunpowder and cinnamon.
3. Time of day? Mid evening.
4. Season? Autumn.
5. Book? Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson.
6. Music? Classic Jazz / The Pretty Reckless, Kill Hannah
7. Place? In the threshold.
8. Substance? Diamonds.
9. Plant? Ivy.
10. Animal? Lioness.
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