OOC- Character Survey
Body and Appearance
1. Describe the character's height and build. Is she heavyset, thin, short, rangy?
Yamato is rather tall for a Japanese girl, standing at about 5' 6". She is somehow thin, despite her massive intake of sweets. She has a very large chest, something she loves to make other people uncomfortable with.
2. How old is she?
She's 17.
3. Describe her posture. Does she carry herself well or does she slouch?
Yamato actually has rather good posture. She holds herself well, though her mannerisms keep that from ever making her look sophisticated or regal.
4. How is her health? Is she fit or out of shape? Any illnesses or conditions? Any physical disabilities?
Despite the fact she should probably forever be in a sugar coma, Yamato is incredibly healthy.
5. How does she move? Is she clumsy, graceful, tense, fluid?
Yamato's movements are rather fluid, but not in a truly graceful manner. Her movements are, instead, rather playful, flirtatious, and whimsical.
6. How attractive is this character physically? How does she perceive herself in the mirror?
Yamato isn't exactly the epitome of beauty, not to say she's ugly. She is simply a rather simple girl. However, she knows how to emit sex appeal.
7. Describe her complexion. Dark, light, clear, scarred?
Yamato is on the paler side. Her body is also littered with scars from her fighting and own personal self-mutilation.
8. Describe her hair: color, texture, style.
Her hair is blond, falling to about her shoulders. It is layered in a slightly chopping manner. Her hair has a normal texture, not overly course or dried out, but likewise it isn't incredibly soft or silky.
9. What color are her eyes?
Yamato's eyes are a pale, slightly icy blue.
10. Does the character have any other noteworthy features?
As previously stated, she has a large chest that she is rather proud of. She also has the previously mentioned scars, though those are easily hidden under her clothes. With the disappearance of her name (the zero on her chest) she is left with no other notable features.
11. What are her chief tension centers?
Yamato holds tension in her lower back, not that anyone would ever know that she retains tension anywhere.
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?
Despite Yamato's flirtatious manner, she typically prefers to cover up on top. However, she does love tighter clothes. She's not discriminatory between skirts, pants, and shorts. Whatever seems appropriate for the weather and occasion she will wear. She likes flat shoes, and when wearing skirts, she like baggy socks. When dressing up, Yamato goes for revealing and a certain wow factor. She likes to stand out when the occasion is right.
13. Do her clothes fit well? Does she seem comfortable in them?
Yamato prefers tight shirts, but they always fit, covering everything. She's not much for tight clothing on the bottom, though, preferring to be able to move around. She hates being restricted, so she tends to go for more comfortable clothes.
14. Does she dress the same on the job as she does in her free time? If not, what are the differences?
Yes, she dresses about the same.
15. You knew it was coming: boy shorts, thongs, panties, or commando?
XDD Commando, so much. If she's wearing skirts, then thongs more often then not, though sometimes she'll wear normal panties.
Speech
1. What does this character's voice sound like? High-pitched, deep, hoarse?
Yamato's voice is neither high nor low. It's about in the middle, though leaning more toward high than low, and very smooth.
2. How does she normally speak? Loud, soft, fast, evenly? Does she talk easily, or does she hesitate?
Yamato's speech is very teasing, always having a light tone with few exceptions. She speaks very easily, almost never hesitating.
3. Does the character have a distinct accent or dialect? Any individual quirks of pronunciation? Any, like, you know, verbal tics?
She says "maaa~" a lot XD
4. What language/s does she speak, and with how much fluency?
She fluently speaks Japanese.
5. Does she switch languages or dialects in certain situations?
Nope.
6. Is she a good impromptu speaker, or does she have to think about her words?
Hm... impromptu speaker sounds too proper, and she is anything but. However, she easily speaks with others, quickly coming up with responses and always has something to say. Talking comes to her as easily as breathing.
7. Is she eloquent or inarticulate? Under what circumstances might this change?
Eloquent... I wouldn't use that word, but, as previously stated, she never has a shortage of words. This seldom changes. However, there are circumstances to cause a change. Such things include situations like what she was in for about a month, one of constant worry and exhaustion.
Mental and Emotional
1. How intelligent is this character? Is she book-smart or street-smart?
Yamato isn't dumb, though she isn't particularly book-smart. She prefers to leave that to Kouya. She is, however, rather street smart.
2. Does she think on her feet, or does she need time to deliberate?
Yamato is a fox man! Thinking of her feet!
3. Describe the character's thought process. Is she more logical, or more intuitive? Idealistic or practical?
Yamato prefers not to worry others and keeps all negative thoughts and feelings inside. However, she is a bit idealistic in action, though inside she knows better. She's more intuitive than logical.
4. What kind of education has the character had?
Yamato should be in her senior year of high school at this point, but, obviously, she is in Salkia. So, she has most of a high school education. She also knows all about fighting units, being raised at Septimal Moon.
5. What are her areas of expertise? What, if anything, is she interested in learning more about?
Yamato would love to learn to bake properly; however, her cooking skills are atrocious. She's a great person to be around when you are depressed, however. She knows how to cheer people up. She's a marvelous people person.
6. Is she an introvert or an extrovert?
Haha, extrovert so hard.
7. Describe the character's temperament. Is she even-tempered or does she have mood swings? Cheerful or melancholy? Laid-back or driven?
Yamato is very laid back and flirtatious. She teases everyone, but that's just a sign she likes you. Or doesn't like you, lol. She's very casual and seems to have no concerns or worries most of the time. When she does appear worried or upset, you know the world has hit her hard.
8. How does she respond to new people or situations? Is she suspicious, relaxed, timid, enthusiastic?
Yamato is a people person, talking to new people all the time. She's very playful with them, teasing and nice.
9. Is she more likely to act, or to react?
Yamato is more likely to act than react. She hates sitting around doing nothing.
10. Which is her default: fight or flight?
Hm... I would say fight, which is foolish considering she isn't even technically a sacrifice anymore.
11. Describe the character's sense of humor. Does she appreciate jokes? Puns? Gallows humor? Bathroom humor? Pranks?
Yamato LOVES jokes and pranks of most all kinds, so long as they don't hurt others.
12. Does the character have any diagnosable mental disorders? If yes, how does she deal with them?
She does not.
13. What moments in this character's life have defined her as a person?
Meeting Kouya and the loss of her name.
14. What does she fear?
Yamato fears little at this point, having already lost Kouya. However, she does still fear losing those others she cares about. It is unfortunate that she has had to deal with that so much lately. She also hates the thought of the people she loves being hurt because of her.
15. What are her hopes or aspirations?
Yamato simply wishes to live happily with the people she cares about.
16. What is something she doesn't want anyone to find out about her?
She hates to let people know that anything is wrong with her or bothering her. She is the backbone, she is the support. Things cannot appear wrong with her, for then how will those around her know that things will be okay.
Relationships
1. Describe this character's relationship with her parents.
Yamato doesn't technically have parents. The closets thing would be Nagisa, who created her. Yamato is not particularly fond of Nagisa-sensei, as Nagise has never been very fond of her.
2. Does the character have any siblings? What is/was their relationship like?
Technically, her siblings could be considered Youji, Natsuo, and even Kouya. However, they were not raised as siblings, nor do they share the same blood, or even the same last name. For this, she has no siblings to speak of.
3. Are there other blood relatives to whom she is close? Are there ones she can't stand?
She has no true blood relatives.
4. Are there other, unrelated people whom she considers part of her family? What are her relationships with them?
Yes. She now has Alice and Ritsuka, who she considers to be something like younger siblings. Birkin has become somewhat of a father figure, the relationship gaining such definition due to their run in with the Tyrant on Halloween.
5. Who is/was the character's best friend? How did they meet?
Yamato doesn't exactly have a best friend now-a-days, it having previously been Kouya. However, with the strain between she and Kouya, she has no one, particular best friend.
6. Does she have other close friends?
Yes. She has Alice, Ritsuka, and Birkin. Aerith has also become somewhat of a good friend, as the flower girl has been there many times for her.
7. Does she make friends easily, or does she have trouble getting along with people?
Yamato has no real troubles making friends. She's pushy enough that most everyone she talks to becomes at least somewhat of a friend. However, very close friends are difficult as she lets so few into her thoughts.
8. Which does she consider more important: family or friends?
To her, friends are more important as they become something of a family to her. She has no true family to speak of.
9. Is the character single, married, divorced, widowed? Has she been married more than once?
Yamato is currently single. However, she was with Kouya for at least four or five years before arriving in Salkia.
10. Is she currently in a romantic relationship with someone other than a spouse?
No.
11. Who was her first crush? Who is her latest?
Kouya was her first crush. She recently was developing a bit of a crush on Aerith, but it was mostly due to the woman always being there for her.
12. What does she look for in a romantic partner?
Yamato looks for someone who she can be herself with. Who supports her and who she can support. She looks for a true partner.
13. Does the character have children? Grandchildren? If yes, how does she relate to them? If no, does she want any?
She has no children, and while she likes kids to an extent, she has no real want for any of her own.
14. Does she have any rivals or enemies?
No enemies, per say. However, Youji can drive her nuts and is about as close as she gets to a rival.
15. What is the character's sexual orientation? Where does she fall on the Kinsey scale?
I would say a 6, and if not that then a 5.
16. How does she feel about sex? How important is it to her?
Sex if fun, lol. However, were she in a relationship, she would never stray from her significant other. Other wise, it doesn't particularly matter whether she has it or not.
17. What are her turn-ons? Turn-offs? Weird bedroom habits?
Turn-ons: easily flustered, teasing of all kinds lol, light bondage
Turn-offs: penises
Weird bedroom habits: She's a terrible tease, loving to "torture" her partner.
Beliefs
1. Do you know your character's astrological (zodiac of choice) sign? How well does she fit type?
Yamato had no technical birthday.
2. Is this character religious, spiritual, both, or neither? How important are these elements in her life?
Yamato is none of these things.
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?
Yamato looks after those important to her, always being their rock. To abandon them would be unforgivable.
4. How does she regard beliefs that differ from hers? Is she tolerant, intolerant, curious, indifferent?
Yamato doesn't particularly care. if you have different beliefs, she doesn't give a shit one way or the other.
5. What prejudices does she hold? Are they irrational or does she have a good reason for them?
Yamato doesn't have many prejudices. However, she hates stuck up assholes.
Daily Life
1. What is the character's financial situation? Is she rich, poor, comfortable, in debt?
Yamato isn't rich, but she certainly isn't living in the streets.
2. What is her social status? Has this changed over time, and if so, how has the change affected her?
Um... middle class. Not much to say about it.
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's living in an apartment now, rooming with Chidori. She's kind of bummed she's no longer in a house. However, her roommate isn't around often, which allows her almost full roam, along with her cat Yasei. It also allows her to have people over pretty much whenever.
4. Besides the basic necessities, what does she spend her money on?
Her cat XD And sweets.
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 currently working at Klare's Style as a saleswoman. It's not a job she's thrilled with or anything, but it gives her more money.
6. What are her interests or hobbies? How does she spend her free time?
Yamato spends her free time playing with her cat and hanging out with her friends.
7. What are her eating habits? Does she skip meals, eat out, drink alcohol, avoid certain foods?
BAH! She has AWFUL eating habits! She loves all kinds of junk foods, especially donuts.
Associations
Which of the following do you associate with the character, or which is her favorite:
1. Color? Blue.
2. Smell? Pumpkin spice.
3. Time of day? late morning.
4. Season? Summer.
5. Book? Lolita (I honestly have no idea why)
6. Music? "Sober" by Pink
7. Place? Coffee shop.
8. Substance? Beads.
9. Plant? Ivy.
10. Animal? Cat.
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