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Body and Appearance
1. Describe the character's height and build. Is he heavyset, thin, short, rangy? He's 5' even, slender built, no real muscular tone and almost frail-seeming.

2. How old is he? He was created to appear about 18.

3. Describe his posture. Does he carry himself well or does he slouch? He carries himself fairly tall and straight unless he's been too active, in which case he sort of curls in on himself.

4. How is his health? Is he fit or out of shape? Any illnesses or conditions? Any physical disabilities? As mentioned before, he appears almost frail. There's no obvious cause for it. Doesn't suffer from anything, and his health is fine but for that frailty.

5. How does he move? Is he clumsy, graceful, tense, fluid? His movements are in fact very fluid and very seamless. There's a dancer-like quality to it.

6. How attractive is this character physically? How does he perceive himself in the mirror? Physically, he's not exactly an ideal specimen of masculinity. He's perfectly androgynous, and there's an eerie beauty to it. He doesn't think much of himself or the appearances of others because he's not been given reason to.

7. Describe his complexion. Dark, light, clear, scarred? His skin is incredibly pale, but somehow not unhealthy. There is no indication of blood beneath the skin, no purple-blue veins or anything.

8. Describe his hair: color, texture, style. His hair, like his skin, is pale. Perfectly white, long and in almost feathery layers, thick, and parted plainly in the middle. It hangs past his hips.

9. What color are his eyes? The sclera are light blue with slightly darker, too-bright and faintly glowing blue irises and white pupils.

10. Does the character have any other noteworthy features? There are black marks resembling henna tattoos on his joints, and they connect in elaborate lines; these all eventually connect to the much larger "tattoo" on his chest. They glow, as do his eyes, when he uses magic. ...Which he isn't supposed to do, but.

11. What are his chief tension centers? His joints.

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 wears whatever he's put in, but he's drawn to bright, flamboyant colours because they're so different from his own colouring.

13. Do his clothes fit well? Does he seem comfortable in them? Depends on what he's been stuck in; he's most comfortable in flowing, loose garments. And doesn't understand undergarments.

14. Does he dress the same on the job as he does in his free time? If not, what are the differences? He just wears what he's put in unless he's been told to take it off.

15. You knew it was coming: Boxers, briefs or commando? He would prefer nothing, but... whatever he's put in.



Speech
1. What does this character's voice sound like? High-pitched, deep, hoarse? It sits pretty neutral on the scale of things, difficult to discern his sex or gender.

2. How does he normally speak? Loud, soft, fast, evenly? Does he talk easily, or does he hesitate? Generally, he speaks softly and fluidly, and there's always an odd sort of distant formality to it.

3. Does the character have a distinct accent or dialect? Any individual quirks of pronunciation? Any, like, you know, verbal tics? Something in the way he speaks makes him strange to hear; something old.

4. What language/s does he speak, and with how much fluency? The common language and whatever he's been taught.

5. Does he switch languages or dialects in certain situations? Not unless he's required to speak a different language.

6. Is he a good impromptu speaker, or does he have to think about his words? He tends to consider his words carefully.

7. Is he eloquent or inarticulate? Under what circumstances might this change? He's generally very plain and forthright, but in cases where he's caught off guard, he just stops. Once he figures out his words, he speaks again. All the fumbling is in his head rather than out loud.



Mental and Emotional
1. How intelligent is this character? Is he book-smart or street-smart? Very book-smart, zero street-smarts.

2. Does he think on his feet, or does he need time to deliberate? Generally, he requires time to plan and consider.

3. Describe the character's thought process. Is he more logical, or more intuitive? Idealistic or practical? He's very practical and logical. If it makes sense logically, he's likely to follow it even if there are moral or ethical reasons not to.

4. What kind of education has the character had? Nothing formal, but then he doesn't learn the way most people do. He's an automaton.

5. What are his areas of expertise? What, if anything, is he interested in learning more about? He really doesn't have an area of expertise. He just kind of does things. He's very interested in learning about the world, though. And people.

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? By default, he's very even-tempered. Sometimes he's seen as cold because of the distance with which he approaches things.

8. How does he respond to new people or situations? Is he suspicious, relaxed, timid, enthusiastic? Neutral.

9. Is he more likely to act, or to react? Depends on the situation. He's generally pretty passive, though, so react.

10. Which is his default: fight or flight? Neither. He doesn't possess the instinct. He's passive until prompted to respond.

11. Describe the character's sense of humor. Does he appreciate jokes? Puns? Gallows humor? Bathroom humor? Pranks? He appreciates puns and wordplay once he understands them. It's less for the humour and more for the cleverness.

12. Does the character have any diagnosable mental disorders? If yes, how does he deal with them? No.

13. What moments in this character's life have defined him as a person? Well, it hasn't been a very long life so far? Nothing has really defined him as yet.

14. What does he fear? Hasn't formed one yet.

15. What are his hopes or aspirations? To appease his master?

16. What is something he doesn't want anyone to find out about him? He has no reason to hide anything, but he's been instructed to not let on that he isn't human.



Relationships
1. Describe this character's relationship with his parents. His creator is a fairly neutral figure in his existence, acting both as parent and educator, but largely distant as well. They have no real bond the way parents have with their children.

2. Does the character have any siblings? What is/was their relationship like? No.

3. Are there other blood relatives to whom he is close? Are there ones he can't stand? No.

4. Are there other, unrelated people whom he considers part of his family? What are his relationships with them? No. But the woman who brings his creator meals now and again is one he enjoys conversing with.

5. Who is/was the character's best friend? How did they meet? Don't have one.

6. Does he have other close friends? No.

7. Does he make friends easily, or does he have trouble getting along with people? He isn't really social unless told to be.

8. Which does he consider more important: family or friends? Neither?

9. Is the character single, married, divorced, widowed? Has he been married more than once? Single by technicality, but he doesn't get that option, really.

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? Non-applicable.

12. What does he look for in a romantic partner? He doesn't.

13. Does the character have children? Grandchildren? If yes, how does he relate to them? If no, does he want any?He's incapable and has no desire for such.

14. Does he have any rivals or enemies? No.

15. What is the character's sexual orientation? Where does he fall on the Kinsey scale?He's demisexual, technically speaking? He has no interest in sex, but if in a romantic situation, he would for the sake of his partner (and enjoy it, but).

16. How does he feel about sex? How important is it to him? Meh. He has no opinion.

17. What are his turn-ons? Turn-offs? Weird bedroom habits? He doesn't... really have any that he's aware of?



Beliefs
1. Do you know your character's astrological (zodiac of choice) sign? How well does he fit type? n/a?

2. Is this character religious, spiritual, both, or neither? How important are these elements in his life? He doesn't "believe" in anything that doesn't have evidence of existing.

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? No. It's something he'll need to be taught. He has a very basic understanding of it, but following it is... going to take practise.

4. How does he regard beliefs that differ from his? Is he tolerant, intolerant, curious, indifferent? With curiosity, but generally he thinks "belief" is foolishness or a sign of a lack of intellect.

5. What prejudices does he hold? Are they irrational or does he have a good reason for them? He doesn't like things that don't "make sense", so religions without proof of a deity's existence, gut instinct... etc..



Daily Life
1. What is the character's financial situation? Is he rich, poor, comfortable, in debt? His creator's in fair financial standing, not really rich but not in the poor house.

2. What is his social status? Has this changed over time, and if so, how has the change affected him? He has no social status. His creator is an academic, which is just below nobility by status-standards, though not by money.

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?They live in a one and a half story house with a basement.

4. Besides the basic necessities, what does he spend his money on? He doesn't.

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? Exists? No pay for it, but yanno.

6. What are his interests or hobbies? How does he spend his free time? He reads non-fiction.

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? I associate white.
2. Smell? Soil just before the rain.
3. Time of day? Twilight.
4. Season? spring
5. Book? Laws of Robotics
6. Music?
7. Place?
8. Substance?
9. Plant?
10. Animal?



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