Char. A

The Protagonist. 

Athletic, female, short, dark hair that falls a little past the jaw line. Deeply tanned, with sharp eyes. 

Heritage: A mixture between Native and Western Chinese/Mongolian. Well defined face, distinct cheek bones, black silk hair. Hardy.

Types of bravery:

2. Steadfast Bravery

Steadfast bravery isn’t as flashy as heroic bravery (although it exhibits bursts of heroism), but its patient doggedness challenges fate every single day.

What is it? This is the kind of bravery we see from someone who is enduring a bad or dangerous situation day in and day out. A POW, a soldier in the trenches, or an informant in enemy territory will probably exhibit steadfast bravery.

It's also heavily:

3. Quiet Bravery

This one is perhaps the least flashy of any type of bravery. It can even occasionally be confused with cowardice.

What is it? Quiet bravery gives a character the courage needed to endure bad situations with grace and patience. It’s basically an offshoot of steadfast bravery, but it usually surfaces in situations that are less physically dangerous. Cancer patients, overworked single mothers, and trod-upon servants who maintain their sense of self-worth and hope all exhibit quiet bravery.

These two are what we'll see most. She's what keeps the group together, no matter the hardship. However, it exhausts her emotionally, and to those closest to her it becomes clear that near the end she is fracturing beneath the weight of the movement.

6. Frightened Bravery

Finally, we have the most dichotomous, and often the most compelling, bravery of all.

What is it? Frightened bravery finds the hero a knee-shaking, gut-churning, terrified mess. But he rises above it. He enters the fray in spite of his terror, and, in so doing, becomes the bravest of all characters. Frightened bravery can go hand in hand with any of the other types (save perhaps devil-may-care bravery), since the very act of overcoming fear is what makes a character brave.

This will serve as the final push. When the cards are down, when she's been beaten raw, and the movement is fractured so desperately it seems like it may never come together again... 

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Your responses indicate a desire to escape from your troubles, and a fear that this action will destroy what you’ve already achieved.

These conflicting emotions sometimes cause you to be abnormally irritable and impatient when your needs are not met. Your concentration is also impacted, often leaving you feeling groggy or agitated.

The ensuing anxiety usually leaves you feeling vulnerable. As a result, you become less affectionate with people you care about. You occasionally become caustic and even needlessly cruel.

This stems from your own insecurity and fear of failure. Leveraging your ability to remain strong in the face of adversity �" an ability you’ve proved to possess in the past �" is the key to your emotional satisfaction.

You have a strong opinion of your own abilities, which is deserved. You are sharp and intellectually discerning when the need arises. In times of great stress, you have the will power to make difficult decisions.

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Your score suggest an unusually well-realized ability to make confident decisions under pressure.

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Part 1: The Basics

What is your full name?

Where and when were you born?

In the mid-ring. 

Who are/were your parents? (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.)

Father was a Star, Mother was Strength. They separated when Kali was small, and she was shuttled back and forth between the two. The father specialized in family medicine but had a natural knack for emergency surgery- it was how he met his ex-wife. She was on his table. Her mother was a second-tier leader that commands three squads. She was fatally injured during a raid by the Devils, and would lose her arm and eye but would ultimately be saved thanks to Dad!Star. Their romance was full of passion but they proved to be too different. Dad!Star was a gentle pacifist, quiet, patient. Mom!Strength was boisterous, impatient, cunning. The attraction was there for a time, but with her gone so frequently, and him feeling negelected emotionally and physically due to distance, the marriage fell apart. They still had two kids, and both wonder if they had Kali to try and mend their marriage. 

Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like?

An older brother, who followed in his father's footsteps. He left before the divorce and had already entered into apprenticeship. He has his father's gentleness, but he's loud like his mother, very affectionate, and plays a largely neutral role. He stands by his sister as lead medic and, secretly, wants to see the rings topple for the love of chaos. 

Where do you live now, and with whom? Describe the place and the person/people.

She'd live for a time in the rings, often shuttling back and forth between them due to her birth the upper-middle. But ultimately she'd leave it all behind, taking up residence in the abandoned ruins of XXX.

What is your occupation?

She has none, ultimately. But she is the movement's leader and will, in time, lead the monarchy to parliamentary system. 

Write a full physical description of yourself. You might want to consider factors such as: height, weight, race, hair and eye color, style of dress, and any tattoos, scars, or distinguishing marks.

To which social class do you belong?

Upper middle, officially, but it's clear that it's a status she's given up. 

Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?

No.

Are you right- or left-handed?

Right handed. Her brother is left handed. Her father is right handed. Her mother is left handed. 

What does your voice sound like?

She speaks in calm, measured tones, often softly, but with distinct confidence and poise. Her presence demands the attention of the room.

What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently?

... It would seem to me... 

What do you have in your pockets?

Like any member of the resistance, she is armed. But she also has a small keepsake (a little carved bear), which was given as a gift by a child in the movement. 

Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics?

Sitting, watching, arms lightly crossed. It sometimes makes people feel judged. 

Part 2: Growing Up

How would you describe your childhood in general?

Polarized. Neither parent "blames" the other for it falling apart. They're not even mad at each other- just sort of awkward and sad, but knowing that it's for the best- for them, for their kids. So Kali was shuttled back and forth between the two. She came with her father during house calls, or stayed at home in his small, cozy place (he's thrifty but doesn't mind spending on food, furniture education, and books). She saw a lot of the sick, and how to take care of them. She'd play with the children she met, and the children of other Stars and lower circles. 

With her mother, she spent a lot of time playing in the backyards of bars, or in the lofty house (that was poorly and scarcely decorated- Mom!Strength wasn't there enough to warrant it...), amusing herself with toys she was too old for. Here, times were lonelier, as her mother associated almost purely with other Strengths, and was not very good with child rearing. She would sometimes meet other Strength children, but like their parents they could be aggressive and pushy.

The one thing in common they both have is that they both attended a lot of funerals. Hence, from an early age, Kali was well aware of the inevitability of death.  

What is your earliest memory?

How much schooling have you had?

Did you enjoy school?

Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities?

While growing up, did you have any role models? If so, describe them.

While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family?

As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?

As a child, what were your favorite activities?

As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display?

As a child, were you popular? Who were your friends, and what were they like?

When and with whom was your first kiss?

Are you a virgin? If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity?

If you are a supernatural being (i.e. mage, werewolf, vampire), tell the story of how you became what you are or first learned of your own abilities. If you are just a normal human, describe any influences in your past that led you to do the things you do today.

Part 3: Past Influences

What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?

Who has had the most influence on you?

What do you consider your greatest achievement?

What is your greatest regret?

What is the most evil thing you have ever done?

Do you have a criminal record of any kind?

When was the time you were the most frightened?

What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you?

If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why?

What is your best memory?

What is your worst memory?

Part 4: Beliefs And Opinions

Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?

What is your greatest fear?

What are your religious views?

What are your political views?

What are your views on sex?

Are you able to kill? Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable?

In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do?

Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?

What do you believe makes a successful life?

How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings (i.e. do you hide your true self from others, and in what way)?

Do you have any biases or prejudices?

Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances? Why do you refuse to do it?

Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)?

Part 5: Relationships With Others

In general, how do you treat others (politely, rudely, by keeping them at a distance, etc.)? Does your treatment of them change depending on how well you know them, and if so, how?

Who is the most important person in your life, and why?

Who is the person you respect the most, and why?

Who are your friends? Do you have a best friend? Describe these people.

Do you have a spouse or significant other? If so, describe this person.

Have you ever been in love? If so, describe what happened.

What do you look for in a potential lover?

How close are you to your family?

Have you started your own family? If so, describe them. If not, do you want to? Why or why not?

Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help?

Do you trust anyone to protect you? Who, and why?

If you died or went missing, who would miss you?

Who is the person you despise the most, and why?

Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?

Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?

Do you like interacting with large groups of people? Why or why not?

Do you care what others think of you?

Part 6: Likes And Dislikes

What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes?

What is your most treasured possession?

What is your favorite color?

What is your favorite food?

What, if anything, do you like to read?

What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)?

Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs? If so, why? Do you want to quit?

How do you spend a typical Saturday night?

What makes you laugh?

What, if anything, shocks or offends you?

What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself?

How do you deal with stress?

Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?

What are your pet peeves?

Part 7: Self Images And Etc.

Describe the routine of a normal day for you. How do you feel when this routine is disrupted?

What is your greatest strength as a person?

What is your greatest weakness?

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?

Are you generally introverted or extroverted?

Are you generally organized or messy?

Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at.

Do you like yourself?

What are your reasons for being an adventurer (or doing the strange and heroic things that RPG characters do)? Are your real reasons for doing this different than the ones you tell people in public? (If so, detail both sets of reasons...)

What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime?

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

If you could choose, how would you want to die?

If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left.

What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death?

What three words best describe your personality?

What three words would others probably use to describe you?

If you could, what advice would you, the player, give to your character? (You might even want to speak as if he or she were sitting right here in front of you, and use proper tone so he or she might heed your advice...)