The Mother of All Character Questionnaires

Introduction Questions
1. 2. . ". #. $. &. (. ). 1*. 11. Give a two or three word description of yourself. (Describe your concept.) Do you have any nicknames, street names, titles, nom de plume? !hat is your full birth name? !here do you live? !hy do you live there? !hat is your citi%enship status? !hat is your most obvious blessin' or stren'th? !hat do you perceive as your 'reatest stren'th? !hat is your most obvious flaw or weakness? !hat do you perceive as your 'reatest weakness? !as there any event or cause of these weaknesses?

Physical Traits
1. 2. . ". #. $. &. (. ). 1*. 11. 12. 1 . 1". 1#. 1$. 1&. 1(. 1). 2*. 21. 22. 2 . 2". 2#. 2$. 2&. 2(. 2). *. 1. 2. +ow old are you? !hat is your 'ender? !hat is your species,race? +ow tall are you? +ow much do you wei'h? !hat is your 'eneral body type, frame, bone structure, and poise? !hat is your skin color? !hat is your hair color? !hat is your hair style? Do you have any facial hair? !hat is your eye color? Does it chan'e? +ow attractive are you? !hat is your most distin'uishin' feature? Do you have any scars, tattoos, or birthmarks? -f so, how did you ac.uire them? !hat do these distin'uishin' marks look like? Do they have any special si'nificance? !here are they located? !hat is your handedness (left,ri'ht)? Do you resemble some currently known person? !hat is your hand si%e,description? Do you wear a uniform? !hat kind of clothin' do you wear? !hat is your clothin'/s style or level of sophistication? !hat si%e are you for various pieces of clothin'? Do you wear makeup? Do you wear 'lasses,contacts? !hat sort of vocal tone do you have? Do you 'et sick? / 0aybe you catch the flu twice a year and that/s it? 1r maybe you have a weak immune system and catch anythin' that 'oes around?

History
1. 2. . ". #. !here is your homeland? !hat are it/s people like? 2re you aware of it/s history? 2re you patriotic or a social outcast? !hat are your opinion of home?

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!here is your home town? !hat is your home town/s name? !hat was the area like and how did it affect you? Did you witness any historical events? -f so, how did that event impact you? 2re your real reason for becomin' an adventurer different from what you tell others? -f so, how mi'ht such secrets be revealed? +ow far would you 'o to keep such secrets from bein' revealed? !hat would you do if the truth became known? !hat do you fear would occur if the truth became known? Do you have any particularly hi'h or low ability scores? -f so, were these scores a result of you past? +ow have these scores affected your life so far? Did you affect you in your chosen profession? !hat about your race, 'rowin' up were you in the ma3ority or a minority? +ow were you treated by other nearby races? !ere you persecuted for your race? Did this impact your outlook in any way? Did it affect your personality? +ow do you feel about other races? Do you have any 3ustification from your past e4perience for holdin' such views? !ere there any traumatic e4periences in your early years (death of a family member, abandonment, orphaned at an early a'e, etc.)? 5riefly describe a definin' moment in your childhood and how it influenced your life. !hat was childhood like for you? !as it calm and peaceful or turbulent and traumatic? Did you have any childhood friends? -f so, who and where are they now? 2re you still close to them or have you 'rown apart? !hat stupid thin's did you do when you were youn'er? !hich toys from your childhood have you kept? !hy? !hat do they mean to you? -f you didn/t keep any, why not? !hat did you do to them all? Do you have any deep, dark secrets in the past that may come back to haunt you? !hat conflicts mi'ht arise from your past? 2re you who you claim to be? Do you have any sort of criminal record? +ow do you view the heroes,le'ends of your country?

Family
1. 2. . ". #. $. &. (. ). 1*. 11. 12. 1 . 1". 1#. 1$. !ho were your parents? !ere you raised by them? -f not, then why didn/t they and who did raise you? !hat is your father/s full name? !hat is your mother/s full name? !hat did your parents and,or foster parents do for a livin'? !hat was their standin' in the community? Did your family stay in one area or move around a lot? +ow did you 'et alon' with their parents? +ow would your parents describe you? 2nswer this in the voice of your mother, then in your father/s. Do you have any siblin's? -f so how many and what were their names? !hat was your birth position in the family (i.e.6ast born, and child, rd, etc.)? +ow did you 'et alon' with each of their siblin's? !hat was your family life like? 7ist all current knowled'e of family locations, spouses, children, birth dates, schoolin' and any important incidents that only you and they mi'ht remember.

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2re any or all of your family still alive? -f so, where are they now? Do you stay in touch with them or have you become estran'ed? Draw out your family tree, includin' livin' and dead relatives. Do you love or hate one member of the family in particular? -s any member of the family special to you in any way (perhaps, as a confidant, mentor, or arch6rival)? 2re there any black (or white) sheep in the family (includin' you)? -f so, who are they and how did they 8'ain8 the position? -f this person is not you, then how do you feel about them? Do you have a notorious or celebrated ancestor? -f so, what did this person do to become famous or infamous? !hat do people assume about you once your ancestry is revealed? Do you try to live up to the reputation of their ancestor, try to live it down, or i'nore it? +ave you be'un your own family? -f not, do you ever want to have a family of your own someday? -f so, with who or what type of person? !hat type of person would be your ideal mate? !hat would you be willin' to do to protect such a person? -s there anythin' you wouldn/t do to protect such a person and if so what? !ould anythin' chan'e your mind on this issue and if so, what?

Relationships
1. 2. . ". #. $. &. (. ). 1*. 11. 12. 1 . 1". 1#. 1$. 1&. 1(. 1). 2*. 21. 22. 2 . 2". 2#. 2$. 2&. 2(. 2). *. 1. 2. . ". Do you have any close friends? -f so, who and what are they like? !hat is the history of their relationship(s) with you? Do you currently have a best friend whom you would protect with your reputation or your life? -f so, who are they and what caused you to feel so close to them? !hat would have to happen for you to end this relationship? Do you have any bitter enemies? -f so, who are they, what are they like, and what is the history of their feud with you? +ave you defeated them before? +ow mi'ht these enemies seek to discomfit you in the future? !hat valuable or important contacts do you have? +ow did you come to know them? !hich person(s) or 'roup(s) are you most loyal to? 7ist any past serious relationships that you have had, and 'ive a brief overview of the relationship(s). +ow do you think others 'enerally perceive you? -f someone crossed your path, what would you do? !ho is your most trusted ally? !ho do you trust, in 'eneral? !ho do you despise and why? 9ame seven thin's you hate in others. -s your ima'e consistent? Do people see you in similar ways? Do you deliberately present yourself differently in different situations, and how? :or what would you die for? :or whom would you 'o to e4tremes for? !ho does you turn to when you/re in trouble? !hat is the worst thin' someone has done to you? !hat are your 'eneral reaction to an attractive member of the opposite se4 who lets you know they are available? +ow do you 'et alon' with others in the same field and,or work environment? +ow can you be blackmailed, beaten, and tricked (by ;<s or 9;<s)? +ave you lost any loves? +ow did you handle the situation (short = lon' term)? !ho would miss you, should you 'o missin'? !ho mi'ht protect you? !ho mi'ht be convinced to sell you out?

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+ow close are you to your friends? !hat do they know about you? !hat do they not know about you? !hat do you know and not know about them? Do you live with anyone (housemates, roommates, relatives, friends, near6stran'ers, family friend, spouse, boyfriend, 'irlfriend, lover)? 2re you a member of any special interest 'roups? !hat is your level of involvement? !hat is your current status with local law6enforcement? Do you have a record of cooperation or non6cooperation with authorities? Do you have a file with local, national or international law enforcement?

Personality/Beliefs
1. 2. . ". #. $. &. (. ). 1*. 11. 12. 1 . 1". 1#. 1$. 1&. 1(. 1). 2*. 21. 22. 2 . 2". 2#. 2$. 2&. 2(. 2). *. 1. 2. . ". #. $. &. (. ). "*. "1. Do you, or did you, have any role models? Do you have any heroes or idols, either contemporary or from le'end? -f so, have you ever met them? Did you ever become disillusioned with former heroes or idols? -f so, why and what were the circumstances? !hen did you decide to become an adventurer? !hy have you chosen to risk your life as a career? !hat do you e4pect to 'et out of bein' an adventurer (satisfaction, 'lory, money, redemption, etc.)? !hat, if anythin', would make them stop adventurin' (death of a loved one, marria'e, mutilation, money, position, old a'e, etc.)? Do you have any dreams or ambitions? -f not, why? +ow does adventurin' fit into this dream, or does it at all? !hat are your short term 'oals (what would you like to be doin' within a year)? !hat are your lon' term 'oals (what would you like to be doin' twenty years from now)? -f these 'oals seem at odds with each other or with your dreams, how do you reconcile the differences? +ow do you seek to fulfill these dreams, 'oals, = ambitions? Do you have any 'reat rational or irrational fears or phobias? -f so, what are the ori'ins of or reasons behind them? !hat, if anythin', would it take for you to be able to overcome this? +ow do you react when this fear manifests itself? 2re you willin' to discuss, or even admit to, the situation? !hat are your attitudes re'ardin' material wealth? 2re you miserly with your share of the wealth, or do you spend it freely? 2re you 'reedy or 'enerous? Do you see wealth as a mark of success, or 3ust as a means to an end? +ow do you 'enerally treat others? Do you trust easily (perhaps too easily) or not? 2re you introverted (shy and withdrawn) or e4troverted (out'oin')? 2re you a humble soul or blusterin'ly proud? Do you act differently than you feel (concealin' your true thou'hts)? !hat habits would you find most annoyin' in friends? -s there any race, creed, ali'nment, reli'ion, class, profession, political viewpoint, or the like a'ainst which you is stron'ly pre3udiced, and why? +ow do others typically react to you? !hy, in your opinion, do they act that way? !hat are your most annoyin' habits? !hat is your favorite food? !hat is your favorite drink? !hat is your favorite treat (desert)? Do you favor a particular cuisine? Do you savor the tastes when eatin' or 8wolf down8 your food? Do you like food mild or heavily spiced? 2re there any specific foodstuffs that you find dis'ustin' or refuse to eat? 2re you aller'ic to any food? !hat are your favorite color(s)? -s there any color that you dislike?

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Do you have a favorite (or hated) son', type of music, or instrument? !hat is your favorite bard son'? -f you have a favorite scent, what is it? !hat is your favorite type of animal? !hy do you cate'ory that creature? Do you have an animal totem or affinity, and if so for what? -s there a certain type of animal that you hate or fear? 2re you aller'ic to any kinds of animals? Do you have any aller'ies? -s there anythin' that enra'es you? -s there anythin' which embarrasses you? +ow do you react to bein' teased about it? Do you en3oy 8rou'hin' it8, or do you prefer your creature comforts? Do you believe in the 'ods or not? Do you have a patron Deity? 2re you devout or impious? Do you actively worship and proselyti%e or do you simply pay lip service? !hat len'ths would you 'o to defend your faith? !as your faith influenced or molded by anyone special? Do you belon' to the orthodo4 church, or a frin'e element thereof (and is the 'roup accepted, frowned upon, or considered heretics)? +ow has this impacted your faith and life? -s your church an accepted reli'ion where you 'rew up or did it have to conduct its services in secret? +ow did this affect your faith and life? +ave you ever been persecuted for your faith? -f so, when and how did you handle it? <an you kill? !hen did you decide (or learn) that they could? !hat happened and how did you handle it? !hen do you consider it okay to kill (under what circumstances)? !hen do you consider it wron' to kill (under what circumstances)? !hat would you do if someone else attempted to (or successfully did) kill under their 8wron'8 circumstances, what would be your reaction? !hat if it were your enemy? !hat if it were your friend? !hat if it were an innocent? !hat if the opponent were not in control of their own actions (i.e.6under duress, charmed, dominated, possessed, etc.)? !hat would you do if someone shot at (attacked) you? !hat would you do if somethin' were stolen from you? !hat would you do if you were badly insulted publicly? !hat would you do if a 'ood friend or relative were killed by means other than natural death? !hat is the one task you would absolutely refuse to do? !hat do you consider to be the worst crime someone could commit and why? +ow do you feel about 'overnment (rulers) in 'eneral? !hy do you feel that way? Do you support the current 'overnment of your homeland? -f so, how far are you willin' to 'o to defend the 'overnment? -f not, do you actively oppose it? Do you belon' to an anti6'overnment or'ani%ation? -f so, describe the 'roup and it/s aims. !hat form of 'overnment do you believe is the best (democracy, monarchy, anarchy, aristocratic rule, oli'archy, matriarchy) and why? +ave you ever been persecuted for their political stance? -f so, describe the occurrence and how it affected you? 2re you a member of any non6reli'ious 'roup, cause, order, or or'ani%ation? -f so describe it, its 'oals, and membership. +ow loyal are you to this 'roup and why? +ow did you become a member? -f you are a former member, did you leave voluntarily or involuntarily and why?

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!as it under 'ood (amicable) conditions or bad? 2re you bein' sou'ht or hunted by the or'ani%ation? -f so, by whom and with what intent (to murder you, to force your return throu'h blackmail or coercion, to spy on you and make sure they do not reveal any of the 'roups secrets)? Do you have any unusual habits or dominant personality traits that are evident to others? -f so, describe them and how you ac.uired them, as well as when they mi'ht be more noticeable and what causes them? +ow do you react if made fun of for any of these thin's? Do you have any unusual or nervous mannerisms, such as when talkin', thinkin', afraid, under stress, or when embarrassed? -f so, are there any reasons behind them from your past? Do you have an unusual 'ait or accent? -f so, where did you ac.uire them? 2re there any circumstances where they become more (or less) evident? +ow do you feel and react if made fun of for any of these thin's? !hat is your favorite color? !hat place would you most like to visit? !hat annoys you the most? !hat (if any) are your favorite forms of art? !hat is your most treasured possession? !hat thin's could he, she not live without? Do you have a 'ood luck charm? -f your life were to end in 2" hours, what # thin's would you do in those remainin' hours? Does you have a 85lack6and6!hite8 view of reality or can you see shades of 'rey? Does you prefer to tear down or build up? 2re you deliberate or spontaneous? Do you prefer the town or the country? -f made to decide, would you rather be deaf or blind? !hy? +ow do you feel about ma'ic, myth, and the supernatural? Do you remember your dreams? Describe a typical dream you mi'ht have. Describe your worst ni'htmares.

Career/Training
1. 2. . ". #. $. &. (. ). 1*. 11. 12. 1 . 1". 1#. 1$. 1&. 1(. 1). 2*. !here and how were you educated? !ho trained you in your class or 3ob? !hat was your relationship with your teacher(s),mentor(s)? +ow did you happen across this teacher or mentor? !as your mentor kind, stern, cruel, indifferent? -s this person or institution still in e4istence? !ere you forced into your profession by parents or peers? Did circumstances dictate your choice of profession? !ere you a pri%e student or did you 3ust barely pass? 7ook at your skills. +ow did you ac.uire them (especially the unusual ones)? +ave you ever done anythin' else for a livin'? +ow do you function in combat (maneuvers, weaknesses)? +ow would you best be defeated? +ave you ever received any awards or honors? !hat have you done that was considered 8outstandin'8 in your occupation by others in your field? !hat are your lon'6term 'oals in work? Describe any traumatic e4periences in your present occupation that has affected you deeply in some way. +ow do your relatives and friends view your present occupation? -s there anythin' that you don/t currently know how to do that you wish you could? 2re you envious of others who can do such thin's in a 'ood6natured way or are they sullen and morose about it?

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!hat is your normal daily routine? +ow do you feel and react when this routine is interrupted for some reason? !hat are your hobbies when they are not adventurin' or trainin'? !hat would you do if you had insomnia and had to find somethin' to do to amuse yourself? !hat do you do for rela4ation? !hat thin's do they do for en3oyment? !hat interests do you have? +ow do you normally dress, when not in your adventurin' 'ear? Do you like to dress up or down to rela4? Do you have a look or style? -f so, describe it. !hat do you normally wear in bed at home? !hat do you normally wear in bed while adventurin'? Do you wear any identifiable 3ewelry? !here do you normally put your weapons, ma'ic items, or other valuables when you are sleepin'? !hat mornin' or evenin' routines do you normally have? Do these chan'e when you is adventurin'? !hat pastime (that you participate in re'ularly) 'ives you the most en3oyment? !hat pastime (that you participate in re'ularly) 'ives you the least en3oyment? Do you read the newspaper? -f so, which sections and how often? !hat is his, her routine? >ravel? +ow do you 'et around locally? !hat is your idea of a 'ood evenin'/s entertainment? Do you 'et seasick, airsick, motion sick (auto or animal)? Do you like ridin' animals? 2ny fears in travelin'? !hat sorts of 'eneral belon'in's or e.uipment do you take when travelin'? !hat are your han'out places? Do you 'o to a bar after work? Do you play pool? Do you 'o dancin'? !ho 'oes with you? !hat do you read? @cientific te4tbooks, historical novels, myths and le'ends, maps, cookbooks, romances, news ma'a%ines, science fiction, fantasy, horror, the newspaper, short stories? !hat music do you like? Do you have a favorite artist, band or bard? !ill you listen to or sin' the same son's over and over, or does it drive you nuts when people do that? +ow do you e4ercise? !ork out at the 'ym, walks in the mornin', run marathons, play sports, couch potato? !here do you live? Do you rent or own? 2partment, house or castle? +ow close are the nei'hbors? -s it a 'ood nei'hborhood? !hat color is the house? !hich floor are you on? Do you have a lawn? !hat about a flower 'arden? Does your house have an attic or basement? !hat does your furniture look like? Do you buy anti.ues? !hat are your walls covered with? !allpaper, art, photos? !hat sorts of curtains do you have? :rilly lacy ones, Aenetian blinds, pull6down shades? Do you keep your house clean? -s it dusty? -s the bathtub moldy or coated in rust? Do you clean it herself? !hat do your desk or workspace look like? @mall and cramped, hu'e and e4pansive, covered in drifts of books and papers? 9eatly ordered and clean? <an you find what you/re lookin' for when you need it? !hat color are your sheets? @atin or cotton? ;atterned with flowers, or covered with pictures of toy robots?

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!hat sorts of food do you eat? Do you cook your own dinners? 2re you a 'ood cook, a 'ourmet, or a terrible cook? Do you eat out? 2re you on a diet? !here do you vacation, and how often? Do you have any pets? Do you keep a calendar or address book? !here do you keep it? Did you leave a !ill? !hat does it say?

Miscellaneous
1. 2. . ". #. !hat would you like to be remembered for after your death? !hat kind of threat do you present to public? -f your features were to be destroyed beyond reco'nition, is there any other way of identifyin' your body? +ow much is a pint of mead? 2s a player, if you could, what advice would you 'ive you? @peak as if he,she were sittin' ri'ht here in front of you. Bse proper tone so they mi'ht heed your advice...