OOC - Bio Meme
Body and Appearance
1. Describe the character's height and build. Is he heavyset, thin, short, rangy? Oh, he's short all right! But he manages just fine, via persona.
2. How old is he? Physically? About 17. His exact age is unknown, but falls somewhere around 3,000.
3. Describe his posture. Does he carry himself well or does he slouch? His posture is always straight, coming off natural instead of stiff or tense.
4. How is his health? Is he fit or out of shape? Any illnesses or conditions? Any physical disabilities? His health is just fine, and it would be a shock if he becomes ill, given his physical form is of magical origins. His only “condition” might be that he can shift into a spirit at will.
5. How does he move? Is he clumsy, graceful, tense, fluid? Fluid would probably be the best word for it. Perhaps purposeful.
6. How attractive is this character physically? How does he perceive himself in the mirror? He'd be considered attractive to some, though it is very dependent on tastes. As for him, he doesn't consider his looks deeply.
7. Describe his complexion. Dark, light, clear, scarred? Pale and clear, as he continues to mirror Yuugi's features to a point.
8. Describe his hair: color, texture, style. It's his most prominent feature! The mass of it is in black spikes, with mauve highlights on the edges, while the bangs that strike up into the spikes and border his face are bright blond. Oddly, his hair isn't as stiff or inflexible as it may look.
9. What color are his eyes? Red.
10. Does the character have any other noteworthy features? Well, a golden outline of an eye has a habit of appearing on his brow.
11. What are his chief tension centers? His chief complaint in that area would be tension headaches, so... Head.
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 rarely seen out of the outfit that's a mixture between his former master's school uniform and darker, personal wardrobe. He could switch back to lighter, looser clothing like he wore in his lifetime, but he's grown used to his current wear.
13. Do his clothes fit well? Does he seem comfortable in them? Perhaps slightly tight, but he's perfectly comfortable.
14. Does he dress the same on the job as he does in his free time? If not, what are the differences? No job.
15. You knew it was coming: Boxers, briefs or commando? Boxers!
Speech
1. What does this character's voice sound like? High-pitched, deep, hoarse? Deep
2. How does he normally speak? Loud, soft, fast, evenly? Does he talk easily, or does he hesitate? Smooth and even on most occasions. When he's angered, though, it'll gain a gravelly edge and drop a near octave.
3. Does the character have a distinct accent or dialect? Any individual quirks of pronunciation? Any, like, you know, verbal tics? In terms of Japanese he's very informal, but sounds as natural as though he's lived his whole life in the country. His tone also tends to have that “don't mess with me” edge.
4. What language/s does he speak, and with how much fluency? Japanese fluently, and he's regaining mastery of his native language. He has a very tentative understanding of English, thanks to Yuugi's schooling.
5. Does he switch languages or dialects in certain situations? So far he generally sticks to Japanese, and won't switch unless pushed to.
6. Is he a good impromptu speaker, or does he have to think about his words? He rarely speaks without considering what he has to say.
7. Is he eloquent or inarticulate? Under what circumstances might this change? Eloquent, but brief. He'd have to be quite thrown or distressed to be knocked out of that habit.
Mental and Emotional
1. How intelligent is this character? Is he book-smart or street-smart? He's, er, game-smart? Granted, he could probably take anyone that messes with him, so he's street-smart in his own way. He hasn't had the liberty to become modernly book-smart though.
2. Does he think on his feet, or does he need time to deliberate? A bit of both - he prefers to deliberate, but he can adjust very quickly.
3. Describe the character's thought process. Is he more logical, or more intuitive? Idealistic or practical? Logical, with a side of intuition (or pure magic manipulation). Practical.
4. What kind of education has the character had? He's kind of pilfered Yuugi's knowledge, though that equals sub-par academic knowledge.
5. What are his areas of expertise? What, if anything, is he interested in learning more about? Games, of course! And general competition. He also makes a good leader in a crisis. And right know, he'd like to know more about the DR!
6. Is he an introvert or an extrovert? Introvert.
7. Describe the character's temperament. Is he even-tempered or does he have mood swings? Cheerful or melancholy? Laid-back or driven? He's got a good head on his shoulders, but in terms of temper he tends to be at either extreme - collected or livid. He leans towards melancholy.
8. How does he respond to new people or situations? Is he suspicious, relaxed, timid, enthusiastic? Usually suspicious, or at least reserved.
9. Is he more likely to act, or to react? Reacting is usually his thing.
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'd rarely crack a joke, but he has no problem appreciating a clever one. Pranks and puns and other such ones would just irritate him, though.
12. Does the character have any diagnosable mental disorders? If yes, how does he deal with them? He's not diagnosed with anything, but I wouldn't be surprised if someone labeled him with Intermittent explosive disorder!
13. What moments in this character's life have defined him as a person? Um, his father's death, his death, the solving of the puzzle, the duel against Seto on the island, Battle City Finale, regaining his memories and own form... There's a lot of them.
14. What does he fear? The death of Yuugi or his friends, namely.
15. What are his hopes or aspirations? At this point he's kind of let go of any - and there are some - since he's working to pass over.
16. What is something he doesn't want anyone to find out about him? Well, his time in the puzzle and what it did to him. Maybe how attached he is to his partner.
Relationships
1. Describe this character's relationship with his parents. They're dead, so...
2. Does the character have any siblings? What is/was their relationship like? Nope
3. Are there other blood relatives to whom he is close? Are there ones he can't stand? All dead. Unless you count Seto, whom he has a rivalry with.
4. Are there other, unrelated people whom he considers part of his family? What are his relationships with them? His partner, Jounouchi, Anzu, and Honda are probably the closest thing he has to family.
5. Who is/was the character's best friend? How did they meet? Definitely Yuugi, who solved the puzzle, making him his master.
6. Does he have other close friends? Again, Jounouchi, Anzu, and Honda.
7. Does he make friends easily, or does he have trouble getting along with people? No, but mostly because he doesn't usually interact with others unless there's a threat about.
8. Which does he consider more important: family or friends? Friends, at this point.
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? If he had one in his last life, he doesn't remember. If he's had one in this life, well, he's not talking.
12. What does he look for in a romantic partner? Hasn't been involved with anyone enough to decide.
13. Does the character have children? Grandchildren? If yes, how does he relate to them? If no, does he want any? Nope on both counts. And he isn't even considering fatherhood at this point.
14. Does he have any rivals or enemies? Any Kaiba would likely be a rival, and the same for TK/YnBakuras and most Mariks being enemies. The rest, we'll have to see.
15. What is the character's sexual orientation? Where does he fall on the Kinsey scale? He falls quite squarely in the middle.
16. How does he feel about sex? How important is it to him? He hasn't had much chance to even consider it, given his situation. He's still growing used to having a constant physical form.
17. What are his turn-ons? Turn-offs? Weird bedroom habits? To be announced.
Beliefs
1. Do you know your character's astrological (zodiac of choice) sign? How well does he fit type? His birthday's unknown, but if I had to guess... Aquarius?
2. Is this character religious, spiritual, both, or neither? How important are these elements in his life? He is a spirit! He's dealt with so many tangible aspects of the supernatural that they seem natural to him.
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? Likely a callback to his days as prince and pharaoh, Atem has always been inflexible with cheaters or injustice. Despite capable of being cruel himself, he can't stand it in others. This behavior has softened by contact with Yuugi, but it's still there.
4. How does he regard beliefs that differ from his? Is he tolerant, intolerant, curious, indifferent? He is quite certain - with good reason - of his own beliefs, so denial of them frustrates him. But he doesn't push his views on others unless the situation insists he has to.
5. What prejudices does he hold? Are they irrational or does he have a good reason for them? Dishonesty and injustice are sore spots for him. He isn't usually irrational about it, but he can go overboard reacting to them.
Daily Life
1. What is the character's financial situation? Is he rich, poor, comfortable, in debt? As a pharaoh he was understandably rich, and as a spirit finances have never been an issue.
2. What is his social status? Has this changed over time, and if so, how has the change affected him? From pharaoh to spirit to (sort of) “King of Games.” It's been a coaster, but his behavior has never drastically changed.
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? The Puzzle, if anywhere. And no, he doesn't share it - people “visit” sometimes, though.
4. Besides the basic necessities, what does he spend his money on? He doesn't handle money.
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? Protected Yuugi, won games. And he enjoys both, when he has the advantage.
6. What are his interests or hobbies? How does he spend his free time? Since gaining a physical form, he's formed a habit of walking everywhere - probably a habit born from wandering the Puzzle. He enjoys games, of course.
7. What are his eating habits? Does he skip meals, eat out, drink alcohol, avoid certain foods? He doesn't eat.
Associations
Which of the following do you associate with the character, or which is his favorite:
1. Color? Red
2. Smell? Cinnamon
3. Time of day? 2 AM
4. Season? Summer
5. Book? ...
6. Music? One of the epic E.S. Posthumus songs
7. Place? Egypt!
8. Substance? … Shadows?
9. Plant? Yew
10. Animal? Feline
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