'Stole' this from one of my tumblogs. I pretty much do this for all characters I use extensively, sooo, why not?
BODY AND APPEARANCE
1. Describe the character’s height and build. Is he heavyset, thin, short, rangy?
He is 5ft5, thin, with flared hips and thick thighs. There are tomes that describe him as a woman and he wishes to see them all burn because it causes some very awkward summons, but otherwise he's comfortable with his femininity.
2. How old is he?
252 years. +3 if we want to add on how long he's existed OOC.
3. Describe his posture. Does he carry himself well or does he slouch?
He tends to carry himself well, though his hair tends to hide the way he sways his hips. Usually lazy, can be said to saunter everywhere we goes.
4. How is his health? Is he fit or out of shape? Any illnesses or conditions? Any physical disabilities?
He's fit as a fiddle. The only condition to speak of might be the veins around his eyes--due to a childhood 'accident' it's a wonder he still has his vision.
5. How does he move? Is he clumsy, graceful, tense, fluid?
Gracefully, lazily, and much like a lady.
6. How attractive is this character physically? How does he perceive himself in the mirror?
Taking into consideration some reactions he has gotten--though it may very well just be his devil-born influence over those susceptible to it--"very." And he considers himself to be very attractive. A lot of his time alone in his home is spent in front of a mirror.
7. Describe his complexion. Dark, light, clear, scarred?
Rose-red and clear, flawless except for the veins.
8. Describe his hair: color, texture, style.
Black. Touching it is almost like touching ink, though it doesn't stain and moves much like one would expect hair to move. He usually wears it down, but in light of some events, he's been styling it more often.
9. What color are his eyes?
Yellow, sometimes with red sclera or red pupils. It isn't clear what triggers what (...other than artistic inconsistency).
10. Does the character have any other noteworthy features?
His horns, of course, and his ears. His horns sprawl off to the sides and have been responsible for Certain Individuals Who Shall Not Be Named giving him the unwanted nickname, "roach." His ears he tries to keep hidden most, if not all, of the time; they're cow-like and a genetic hand-me-down from his fiend grandfather. His horns probably are, too, actually. His grandpapi on his mother's side was a minotaur or a bull-fiend.
11. What are his chief tension centers?
He's too lazy for tension. Though when he's actually nervous or scared or anxious or revulsed whatever, his entire body is epitome of tension.
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 doesn't wear clothing unless he absolutely has to--he usually wears his hair around him like a cloak. When he does wear clothing, however, it's... Whatever's available. Plain black form-fitting dresses are a usual go-to.
13. Do his clothes fit well? Does he seem comfortable in them?
Usually.
14. Does he dress the same on the job as he does in his free time? If not, what are the differences?
It's very situational and depends on where he's summoned, the sensitivities/sensibilities of his summoner, and whether he's provided clothes to begin with. He's used glamours to make himself decent before, though.
15. You knew it was coming: Boxers, briefs or commando?
C o m m a n d o, bby.
SPEECH
1. What does this character’s voice sound like? High-pitched, deep, hoarse?
Androgynous and clear, though he can sound very womanly when he wants to.
2. How does he normally speak? Loud, soft, fast, evenly? Does he talk easily, or does he hesitate?
Evenly, sometimes borderline sultry. It depends on who he's talking to whether or not he talks freely or hesitantly. He's also more often than not very formal.
3. Does the character have a distinct accent or dialect? Any individual quirks of pronunciation? Any, like, you know, verbal tics?
Go look up an Ouranian Barbaric dictionary and imagine what the accent would be for someone whose mother tongue is that. It's probably something between Russian and Germanic, in my opinion. No quirks or verbal tics.
4. What language/s does he speak, and with how much fluency?
The commontongue "English," and Ouranian Barbaric. He's dabbled in Enochian, but it leaves a bad taste on his tongue.
5. Does he switch languages or dialects in certain situations?
If he's particularly disgusted, he'll let loose some Ouranian curses.
6. Is he a good impromptu speaker, or does he have to think about his words?
As with many things, it's very situational and depends on who he is speaking to. If he's familiar and friendly with the person, or perceives himself as superior to them, he's impromptu and tends to speak his mind; otherwise he picks them with careful thought.
7. Is he eloquent or inarticulate? Under what circumstances might this change?
He's eloquent and formal and this has yet to change. I can't even see him saying something as casual as "yeah" ...
MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL
1. How intelligent is this character? Is he book-smart or street-smart?
He is book-smart and likes to consider himself to be a scholar. Second to vanity, reading and learning are both important to him.
2. Does he think on his feet, or does he need time to deliberate?
If there is time to deliberate, he'll take it.
3. Describe the character’s thought process. Is he more logical, or more intuitive? Idealistic or practical?
Practical, rational. He likes to think he's a logical devil.
4. What kind of education has the character had?
Home-taught and self-taught.
5. What are his areas of expertise? What, if anything, is he interested in learning more about?
Seduction and Poisons. For the former he tends to rely on his Influence and his looks; for the latter, he just loves the possibilities. There's so much one can do with poisons--it's a very open-ended term. A hallucinagen is a poison, technically; as is liquor; and then there's arsenic and cyanide right along side them. Corruption is a lesser area of "expertise" and it would be a lie if he said he wasn't interested in learning to be more effective in that area. He's also somewhat interested in general chemistry and potion-crafting.
6. Is he an introvert or an extrovert?
Extrovert.
7. Describe the character’s temperament. Is he even-tempered or does he have mood swings? Cheerful or melancholy? Laid-back or driven?
Even-tempered and laid-back, lazy. He's more of a slothful boy than the lusty devil the tomes he's mentioned in tend to paint him as.
8. How does he respond to new people or situations? Is he suspicious, relaxed, timid, enthusiastic?
Extremely relaxed, provided the new person or situation isn't overtly dangerous or hostile.
9. Is he more likely to act, or to react?
React.
10. Which is his default: fight or flight?
Flight or submission. He's a lover, not a fighter; for a devil, he isn't physically strong, and he isn't very good with magic. He can sling fireballs and disguise himself with glamours, that's about it.
11. Describe the character’s sense of humor. Does he appreciate jokes? Puns? Gallows humor? Bathroom humor? Pranks?
... He has a disgusting love for puns. He also appreciates gallows humor.
12. Does the character have any diagnosable mental disorders? If yes, how does he deal with them?
None that I can think of.
13. What moments in this character’s life have defined him as a person?
Nothing really stands out other than those times he's been summoned by some freak who thinks he's a succubus and able to bear their children. That's kind'a made him willing to burn (some) books.
14. What does he fear?
The finality of death for a soulless devil; being trapped or sealed in an item; Holy divinities; angels.
15. What are his hopes or aspirations?
He doesn't really have any.
16. What is something he doesn’t want anyone to find out about him?
There's a few things--his masochistic nature; how vicious and nasty he can get; his tendency toward jealousy and obsessiveness over those he takes a liking to--those parts of his personality that someone can take advantage of, and those that can scare people he likes away.
RELATIONSHIPS
1. Describe this character’s relationship with his parents.
There isn't really one. Once he left the nest, so to speak, he dropped contant with them. Not because there was any animosity, but just general apathy.
2. Does the character have any siblings? What is/was their relationship like?
He has a lot of siblings. He doesn't keep up with any of them.
3. Are there other blood relatives to whom he is close? Are there ones he can’t stand?
Nope.
4. Are there other, unrelated people whom he considers part of his family? What are his relationships with them?
No.
5. Who is/was the character’s best friend? How did they meet?
He has yet to develop a "best friend" relationship with anyone.
6. Does he have other close friends?
No.
7. Does he make friends easily, or does he have trouble getting along with people?
He makes friends-in-passing easily enough and could probably get along with Yahweh Himself if he wouldn't be burned alive by the mere presence of such a Holy being, or implode in on himself in instinctual revulsion.
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, never married, never been in a relationship that wasn't comparable to a one-night stand. He does fall easily for people, but it's always been unrequited.
10. Is he currently in a romantic relationship with someone other than a spouse?
No. / Depends, there's at least one storyline where he's more or less been married on accident.
11. Who was his first crush? Who is his latest?
Variable; depends on story / site / group.
12. What does he look for in a romantic partner?
Niceness, warmth in both presence and personality, open-mindedness. Conversely, that part of his personality that he doesn't like to acknowledge prefers much the opposite.
13. Does the character have children? Grandchildren? If yes, how does he relate to them? If no, does he want any?
No. Nope. Never. Nah. No kids, no interest in ever procreating.
14. Does he have any rivals or enemies?
Pretty much everyone and everything Holy.
15. What is the character’s sexual orientation? Where does he fall on the Kinsey scale?
He's bi--he prefers men, but he has a thing for dominant women.
16. How does he feel about sex? How important is it to him?
It's fun, it's nice, but despite how he may come off, it isn't everything to him. He's content with crawling under ten blankets and cuddling 'til Judgement Day.
BELIEFS
1. Do you know your character’s astrological (zodiac of choice) sign? How well does he fit type?
I do not.
2. Is this character religious, spiritual, both, or neither? How important are these elements in his life?
By virtue of what he is, he's religious, and it's generally important for his survival as it outlines who is and is not safe for him to be around.
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?
Yes: the Seven Satanic Tenents as outlined by LeVay pretty much sum up his ethics. There is no compromise. He is a good bad boy.
4. How does he regard beliefs that differ from his? Is he tolerant, intolerant, curious, indifferent?
Curious, unless they're beliefs that call for his demise or physically make his skin want to crawl off his bones, in which case he's avoidant until given reason to be hostile.
5. What prejudices does he hold? Are they irrational or does he have a good reason for them?
He is very rationally prejudice against Holy beings. Even if they wanted to be friendly it would be a difficult task to get past the heebie-jeebies.
DAILY LIFE
1. What is the character’s financial situation? Is he rich, poor, comfortable, in debt?
Comfortable.
2. What is his social status? Has this changed over time, and if so, how has the change affected him?
He hasn't really cared enough to uncover his social status. Depending on whether you view demons as like that in the Goetia (nice and generally pleasant beings so long as you're respectful) or as evil, vile fiends, he is either normal or very bad at being bad.
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?
A nook carved into a hill of brimstone. The bottom floor has three sections: a vanity-bathing room, a room devoted to a bench piled with pillows and several bookcases filled with books, and a pantry. The upper floor is just one big bedroom, also filled with pillows.
4. Besides the basic necessities, what does he spend his money on?
Pillows. Hair and skin products. Fancy combs and brushes. Cinnamon anything.
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?
Other than being a teacher to those who summon him for that purpose, he gets by by using his body. He's content with both things.
6. What are his interests or hobbies? How does he spend his free time?
Hair care. Preening in front of his vanity room's huge mirror. Learning new, fun chemical combinations. Burrowing under a mountain of pillows and sleeping entire days away.
7. What are his eating habits? Does he skip meals, eat out, drink alcohol, avoid certain foods?
He eats when he's hungry, isn't adverse to good wine or spirits, and has learned that caffeine keeps him up so he avoids that if he has no reason to stay awake.
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? Dusk
4. Season? Summer
5. Book? Generic Ancient Grimoires
6. Music? Songs about love and longing, obsession and possession, jealousy and spite.
7. Place? His reading room
8. Substance? Plasma
9. Plant? Nightshade
10. Animal? Cat, originally, but thanks to my h8m8 I can't unassociate him with roaches.
