That character survey thing just cuz
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giantchiapetIt should be noted that much of this is based on Terra as he's played in Dr. Wily's Robot Masters group on Tegaki-E.
Body and Appearance
1. Describe the character's height and build. Is he heavyset, thin, short, rangy? Terra is taller, around 6 feet, and has a build more muscular than what would be considered average for human males. He's not "skinny" but he's not obese.
2. How old is he? Terra is likely to be hundreds of years old, probably thousands.
3. Describe his posture. Does he carry himself well or does he slouch? Terra carries himself straight and tall, with his chest pushed out a little if he's feeling arrogant. He will always make eye-contact with you.
4. How is his health? Is he fit or out of shape? Any illnesses or conditions? Any physical disabilities? Terra is fit as a fiddle, with no physical disabilities or pre-existing conditions. Being an advanced alien-manufactured robot helps.
5. How does he move? Is he clumsy, graceful, tense, fluid? He moves with all the confidence and calmness of a seasoned warrior, which can affect others differently; they're either safe around him or intimidated by him.
6. How attractive is this character physically? How does he perceive himself in the mirror? Terra is handsome, and he perceives himself as such. He won't go out of his way to make sure everyone knows he's attractive, he only has that kind of narcissism for his hair. His hair is his pride and joy.
7. Describe his complexion. Dark, light, clear, scarred? He's lighter in color, and being a robot/android his skin doesn't burn or tan.
8. Describe his hair: color, texture, style. It goes down to his hips in length, is grass green in color, straight, layered, and full of body and volume. He always keeps it loose, held back by only his headpiece.
9. What color are his eyes? Going from what I could see of official art, a deep ocean blue.
10. Does the character have any other noteworthy features? His armor that is colored very much like the Earth itself: sky blue, white trimmings, bright yellow, rusty iron red.
11. What are his chief tension centers? His hands and his arms.
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? When Terra does get his hand on civilian clothing, he tends to lean more towards practical materials and patterns, such as flannel and denim.
13. Do his clothes fit well? Does he seem comfortable in them? Most of the time they fit him well, and he always wears what he's comfortable in. In his mind, that's the point of civilian clothes.
14. Does he dress the same on the job as he does in his free time? If not, what are the differences? He usually wears his armor when it's available, and civvies only when he's feeling particularly relaxed.
15. You knew it was coming: Boxers, briefs or commando? Commando
Speech
1. What does this character's voice sound like? High-pitched, deep, hoarse? His voice is deep and smooth.
2. How does he normally speak? Loud, soft, fast, evenly? Does he talk easily, or does he hesitate? Terra speaks with a purpose. Everything he says is sincere and is meant to convey as much as possible.
3. Does the character have a distinct accent or dialect? Any individual quirks of pronunciation? Any, like, you know, verbal tics? Nothing in particular, though on occasion he may misuse a common saying. Terra isn't entirely used to much of Earthling slang and phrases.
4. What language/s does he speak, and with how much fluency? He speaks mainly English, and some smatterings of German thanks to Dr. Wily. His original native language is still there, but he doesn't use it because he doesn't hear it spoken.
5. Does he switch languages or dialects in certain situations? Not usually.
6. Is he a good impromptu speaker, or does he have to think about his words? Terra always gives some thoughts to his words, and it usually doesn't take him long to consider what he'll say.
7. Is he eloquent or inarticulate? Under what circumstances might this change? He's usually eloquent. This will only change if he's frothing mad at someone or something.
Mental and Emotional
1. How intelligent is this character? Is he book-smart or street-smart? Terra is both book-smart and street-smart. He enjoys reading in his free time, and observes all that's around him with a critical eye.
2. Does he think on his feet, or does he need time to deliberate? Terra can make decisions quickly, as often leaders are pressed to do, but his usual preference is to take a little more time to gather intel and strategize.
3. Describe the character's thought process. Is he more logical, or more intuitive? Idealistic or practical? Terra is more logical and practical, but he's also intuitive as far as his subordinates are concerned. This also helps him in dealing with other people.
4. What kind of education has the character had? It's unknown if Terra had any formal education, but his level as it stands now is more like a college graduate. Terra is constantly learning new information and processing it.
5. What are his areas of expertise? What, if anything, is he interested in learning more about? Terra's forte is combat and some of the sciences. As someone made to operate in space and on other strange worlds, Terra needs to have some kind of basic understanding of physics, chemistry, and biology. Thanks to that, he expresses an interest in those subjects, as well as astronomy.
6. Is he an introvert or an extrovert? Terra mainly keeps to himself and the other Stardroids, but doesn't mind going out to socialize or to meet new people. He's probably split down the middle and leans toward either one at any given time.
7. Describe the character's temperament. Is he even-tempered or does he have mood swings? Cheerful or melancholy? Laid-back or driven? Terra is usually calm, but he can also be very driven when he sets himself on a task. He is someone who gets things done, and with the greatest efficiency possible.
8. How does he respond to new people or situations? Is he suspicious, relaxed, timid, enthusiastic? Terra is always polite to those he first meets, and he always fully expects the gesture to be returned in kind.
9. Is he more likely to act, or to react? Depending on the situation, Terra can and will mainly only react to something. He usually acts.
10. Which is his default: fight or flight? Between the two it would be "fight".
11. Describe the character's sense of humor. Does he appreciate jokes? Puns? Gallows humor? Bathroom humor? Pranks? Terra loves puns. He isn't fond of toilet humor, but he likes situational comedy and witty banter. You can tell him a joke, but he won't always get it.
12. Does the character have any diagnosable mental disorders? If yes, how does he deal with them? Nope!
13. What moments in this character's life have defined him as a person? Terra's encounter with Rockman, and the failed attempt to take over Earth.
14. What does he fear? Being ultimately wrong, and failing as a leader.
15. What are his hopes or aspirations? For the Stardroids to be hailed as one of the strongest groups in the Galaxy, and to enjoy the perks that come with that.
16. What is something he doesn't want anyone to find out about him? Terra doesn't want anyone to find out that he's been questioning a lot in recent times, afraid that would shake apart the Stardroids' unity.
Relationships
1. Describe this character's relationship with his parents. Terra was built, and therefore has no parents.
2. Does the character have any siblings? What is/was their relationship like? Terra has no siblings.
3. Are there other blood relatives to whom he is close? Are there ones he can't stand? Terra has no blood relatives, being inorganic.
4. Are there other, unrelated people whom he considers part of his family? What are his relationships with them? The other Stardroids are the closest thing he has to a family, and he loves them as such.
5. Who is/was the character's best friend? How did they meet? Terra has no particular best friend.
6. Does he have other close friends? The other Stardroids are his closest friends.
7. Does he make friends easily, or does he have trouble getting along with people? Terra can easily make friends, but he doesn't bother very much.
8. Which does he consider more important: family or friends? They are one and the same to him because of the other Stardroids.
9. Is the character single, married, divorced, widowed? Has he been married more than once? He's 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? No one.
12. What does he look for in a romantic partner? Terra likes someone that he can look after and dote on occasion, but they must also be independent enough to take care of themselves. If they're too clingy he'll feel smothered and held back.
13. Does the character have children? Grandchildren? If yes, how does he relate to them? If no, does he want any? No.
14. Does he have any rivals or enemies? He considers Rockman a rival, but a friendly one. Anyone who decides to attack him or the Stardroids as a whole is his enemy.
15. What is the character's sexual orientation? Where does he fall on the Kinsey scale? Probably a 2. Terra doesn't care too much about gender, but he has a stronger preference for women.
16. How does he feel about sex? How important is it to him? Sex? What's that?
17. What are his turn-ons? Turn-offs? Weird bedroom habits? He gets turned on by talking dirty and backing it up with actions, and even has a trigger-word or two. Physical dirtiness turns him off. As for weird bedroom habits, the weirdest one he has so far is almost always waking up at the crack of dawn.
Beliefs
1. Do you know your character's astrological (zodiac of choice) sign? How well does he fit type? No.
2. Is this character religious, spiritual, both, or neither? How important are these elements in his life? Neither.
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, and it usually coincides with most warrior codes of honor and ethics. As far as this mun knows, nothing can shake him from them.
4. How does he regard beliefs that differ from his? Is he tolerant, intolerant, curious, indifferent? Terra is tolerant of beliefs different than his, and will sometimes discuss if he finds the views interesting.
5. What prejudices does he hold? Are they irrational or does he have a good reason for them? Terra has a low opinion of most Earthlings in general, with a few exceptions. Anyone who wants to gain his respect or friendship must show him that they're worthy of it.
Daily Life
1. What is the character's financial situation? Is he rich, poor, comfortable, in debt? Terra and the other Stardroids live comfortably, as they have all that they need.
2. What is his social status? Has this changed over time, and if so, how has the change affected him? Terra has no particular social status, other than being a lesser being in legal terms simply because he's a robot.
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? Terra lives in a fixer-upper farmhouse, the house itself about a hundred years old. It's big enough to house the other Stardroids without it feeling cramped, and Terra takes much of his free time restoring the house to its former glory.
4. Besides the basic necessities, what does he spend his money on? Materials for other pet projects.
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? Thus far, nothing. Any money they have came from auctioned antiques found in the farmhouse and the property.
6. What are his interests or hobbies? How does he spend his free time? Reading and stargazing.
7. What are his eating habits? Does he skip meals, eat out, drink alcohol, avoid certain foods? Terra usually eats only twice a day with maybe a snack in-between and drinks only water. He eats things that are protein-heavy, along with the occasional E-tank.
Associations
Which of the following do you associate with the character, or which is his favorite:
1. Color? Pine
2. Smell? Prairie grass
3. Time of day? Noon
4. Season? Spring
5. Book? Contact
6. Music? Classical
7. Place? Hilltops
8. Substance? Water
9. Plant? Wildflower
10. Animal? Chia pet
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Body and Appearance
1. Describe the character's height and build. Is he heavyset, thin, short, rangy? Terra is taller, around 6 feet, and has a build more muscular than what would be considered average for human males. He's not "skinny" but he's not obese.
2. How old is he? Terra is likely to be hundreds of years old, probably thousands.
3. Describe his posture. Does he carry himself well or does he slouch? Terra carries himself straight and tall, with his chest pushed out a little if he's feeling arrogant. He will always make eye-contact with you.
4. How is his health? Is he fit or out of shape? Any illnesses or conditions? Any physical disabilities? Terra is fit as a fiddle, with no physical disabilities or pre-existing conditions. Being an advanced alien-manufactured robot helps.
5. How does he move? Is he clumsy, graceful, tense, fluid? He moves with all the confidence and calmness of a seasoned warrior, which can affect others differently; they're either safe around him or intimidated by him.
6. How attractive is this character physically? How does he perceive himself in the mirror? Terra is handsome, and he perceives himself as such. He won't go out of his way to make sure everyone knows he's attractive, he only has that kind of narcissism for his hair. His hair is his pride and joy.
7. Describe his complexion. Dark, light, clear, scarred? He's lighter in color, and being a robot/android his skin doesn't burn or tan.
8. Describe his hair: color, texture, style. It goes down to his hips in length, is grass green in color, straight, layered, and full of body and volume. He always keeps it loose, held back by only his headpiece.
9. What color are his eyes? Going from what I could see of official art, a deep ocean blue.
10. Does the character have any other noteworthy features? His armor that is colored very much like the Earth itself: sky blue, white trimmings, bright yellow, rusty iron red.
11. What are his chief tension centers? His hands and his arms.
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? When Terra does get his hand on civilian clothing, he tends to lean more towards practical materials and patterns, such as flannel and denim.
13. Do his clothes fit well? Does he seem comfortable in them? Most of the time they fit him well, and he always wears what he's comfortable in. In his mind, that's the point of civilian clothes.
14. Does he dress the same on the job as he does in his free time? If not, what are the differences? He usually wears his armor when it's available, and civvies only when he's feeling particularly relaxed.
15. You knew it was coming: Boxers, briefs or commando? Commando
Speech
1. What does this character's voice sound like? High-pitched, deep, hoarse? His voice is deep and smooth.
2. How does he normally speak? Loud, soft, fast, evenly? Does he talk easily, or does he hesitate? Terra speaks with a purpose. Everything he says is sincere and is meant to convey as much as possible.
3. Does the character have a distinct accent or dialect? Any individual quirks of pronunciation? Any, like, you know, verbal tics? Nothing in particular, though on occasion he may misuse a common saying. Terra isn't entirely used to much of Earthling slang and phrases.
4. What language/s does he speak, and with how much fluency? He speaks mainly English, and some smatterings of German thanks to Dr. Wily. His original native language is still there, but he doesn't use it because he doesn't hear it spoken.
5. Does he switch languages or dialects in certain situations? Not usually.
6. Is he a good impromptu speaker, or does he have to think about his words? Terra always gives some thoughts to his words, and it usually doesn't take him long to consider what he'll say.
7. Is he eloquent or inarticulate? Under what circumstances might this change? He's usually eloquent. This will only change if he's frothing mad at someone or something.
Mental and Emotional
1. How intelligent is this character? Is he book-smart or street-smart? Terra is both book-smart and street-smart. He enjoys reading in his free time, and observes all that's around him with a critical eye.
2. Does he think on his feet, or does he need time to deliberate? Terra can make decisions quickly, as often leaders are pressed to do, but his usual preference is to take a little more time to gather intel and strategize.
3. Describe the character's thought process. Is he more logical, or more intuitive? Idealistic or practical? Terra is more logical and practical, but he's also intuitive as far as his subordinates are concerned. This also helps him in dealing with other people.
4. What kind of education has the character had? It's unknown if Terra had any formal education, but his level as it stands now is more like a college graduate. Terra is constantly learning new information and processing it.
5. What are his areas of expertise? What, if anything, is he interested in learning more about? Terra's forte is combat and some of the sciences. As someone made to operate in space and on other strange worlds, Terra needs to have some kind of basic understanding of physics, chemistry, and biology. Thanks to that, he expresses an interest in those subjects, as well as astronomy.
6. Is he an introvert or an extrovert? Terra mainly keeps to himself and the other Stardroids, but doesn't mind going out to socialize or to meet new people. He's probably split down the middle and leans toward either one at any given time.
7. Describe the character's temperament. Is he even-tempered or does he have mood swings? Cheerful or melancholy? Laid-back or driven? Terra is usually calm, but he can also be very driven when he sets himself on a task. He is someone who gets things done, and with the greatest efficiency possible.
8. How does he respond to new people or situations? Is he suspicious, relaxed, timid, enthusiastic? Terra is always polite to those he first meets, and he always fully expects the gesture to be returned in kind.
9. Is he more likely to act, or to react? Depending on the situation, Terra can and will mainly only react to something. He usually acts.
10. Which is his default: fight or flight? Between the two it would be "fight".
11. Describe the character's sense of humor. Does he appreciate jokes? Puns? Gallows humor? Bathroom humor? Pranks? Terra loves puns. He isn't fond of toilet humor, but he likes situational comedy and witty banter. You can tell him a joke, but he won't always get it.
12. Does the character have any diagnosable mental disorders? If yes, how does he deal with them? Nope!
13. What moments in this character's life have defined him as a person? Terra's encounter with Rockman, and the failed attempt to take over Earth.
14. What does he fear? Being ultimately wrong, and failing as a leader.
15. What are his hopes or aspirations? For the Stardroids to be hailed as one of the strongest groups in the Galaxy, and to enjoy the perks that come with that.
16. What is something he doesn't want anyone to find out about him? Terra doesn't want anyone to find out that he's been questioning a lot in recent times, afraid that would shake apart the Stardroids' unity.
Relationships
1. Describe this character's relationship with his parents. Terra was built, and therefore has no parents.
2. Does the character have any siblings? What is/was their relationship like? Terra has no siblings.
3. Are there other blood relatives to whom he is close? Are there ones he can't stand? Terra has no blood relatives, being inorganic.
4. Are there other, unrelated people whom he considers part of his family? What are his relationships with them? The other Stardroids are the closest thing he has to a family, and he loves them as such.
5. Who is/was the character's best friend? How did they meet? Terra has no particular best friend.
6. Does he have other close friends? The other Stardroids are his closest friends.
7. Does he make friends easily, or does he have trouble getting along with people? Terra can easily make friends, but he doesn't bother very much.
8. Which does he consider more important: family or friends? They are one and the same to him because of the other Stardroids.
9. Is the character single, married, divorced, widowed? Has he been married more than once? He's 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? No one.
12. What does he look for in a romantic partner? Terra likes someone that he can look after and dote on occasion, but they must also be independent enough to take care of themselves. If they're too clingy he'll feel smothered and held back.
13. Does the character have children? Grandchildren? If yes, how does he relate to them? If no, does he want any? No.
14. Does he have any rivals or enemies? He considers Rockman a rival, but a friendly one. Anyone who decides to attack him or the Stardroids as a whole is his enemy.
15. What is the character's sexual orientation? Where does he fall on the Kinsey scale? Probably a 2. Terra doesn't care too much about gender, but he has a stronger preference for women.
16. How does he feel about sex? How important is it to him? Sex? What's that?
17. What are his turn-ons? Turn-offs? Weird bedroom habits? He gets turned on by talking dirty and backing it up with actions, and even has a trigger-word or two. Physical dirtiness turns him off. As for weird bedroom habits, the weirdest one he has so far is almost always waking up at the crack of dawn.
Beliefs
1. Do you know your character's astrological (zodiac of choice) sign? How well does he fit type? No.
2. Is this character religious, spiritual, both, or neither? How important are these elements in his life? Neither.
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, and it usually coincides with most warrior codes of honor and ethics. As far as this mun knows, nothing can shake him from them.
4. How does he regard beliefs that differ from his? Is he tolerant, intolerant, curious, indifferent? Terra is tolerant of beliefs different than his, and will sometimes discuss if he finds the views interesting.
5. What prejudices does he hold? Are they irrational or does he have a good reason for them? Terra has a low opinion of most Earthlings in general, with a few exceptions. Anyone who wants to gain his respect or friendship must show him that they're worthy of it.
Daily Life
1. What is the character's financial situation? Is he rich, poor, comfortable, in debt? Terra and the other Stardroids live comfortably, as they have all that they need.
2. What is his social status? Has this changed over time, and if so, how has the change affected him? Terra has no particular social status, other than being a lesser being in legal terms simply because he's a robot.
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? Terra lives in a fixer-upper farmhouse, the house itself about a hundred years old. It's big enough to house the other Stardroids without it feeling cramped, and Terra takes much of his free time restoring the house to its former glory.
4. Besides the basic necessities, what does he spend his money on? Materials for other pet projects.
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? Thus far, nothing. Any money they have came from auctioned antiques found in the farmhouse and the property.
6. What are his interests or hobbies? How does he spend his free time? Reading and stargazing.
7. What are his eating habits? Does he skip meals, eat out, drink alcohol, avoid certain foods? Terra usually eats only twice a day with maybe a snack in-between and drinks only water. He eats things that are protein-heavy, along with the occasional E-tank.
Associations
Which of the following do you associate with the character, or which is his favorite:
1. Color? Pine
2. Smell? Prairie grass
3. Time of day? Noon
4. Season? Spring
5. Book? Contact
6. Music? Classical
7. Place? Hilltops
8. Substance? Water
9. Plant? Wildflower
10. Animal? Chia pet
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