Dallahan/Questionnaire

Character: Dallahan "Windsweep"

Physical

Describe his posture. Does he carry himself well? Is he crooked?

Dallahan usually stands completely upright, in almost a military fashion, only really being slouched or crooked if he is wounded.

Is he in good shape or out of condition? Is he muscularly weak or strong?

He is in excellent shape, due constant training and exercise. He is somewhat muscular, but has more strenght than his frame may show.

How is his health? Any illnesses or conditions? Any physical disabilities?

Due to alchemy, he usually treats any illnesses and conditions that may show up. However, his left eye was removed.

Is he physically active or sedentary? A fast or slow mover?

He leads a greatly active life. He is able to run faster than most for short periods of time and maintain a brisk walking pace for a extended duration.

Is he clumsy? Awkward? Graceful?

He is rather graceful and rarely commits any gaffes.

Is he physically tense or relaxed, nervous, controlled?

He seems to be controlled at all times, not looking too relaxed nor nervous.

Clothing

What are their favorite articles of clothing?

Boots. Due to his life exercise, comfortable boots have become a must for him.

Are their clothes new or old? Homemade, hand-me-downs, expensive?

His boots and hat look fairly old. The rest of his outfit seems to be of 'medium quality' - not too expensive, not too cheap. But they are made of fairly rough fabric.

Do his clothes fit well?

His clothes are customarily made or adjusted to his size by himself. They are rather loose and baggy, intentionally, with the purpose of hiding weapons and not hindering movements.

Is he comfortable in what he wears or does he “fight” his clothes?

He is comfortable on what he wears and owns several sets of similar clothes.

Does he have to dress a certain way because of his job or position? If so, do his usual clothes fit his real, basic character?

No, he does not.

Voice

Does he speak in a high or low-pitched voice? When might he be higher than usual? When lower?

He speaks a low-pitched, deep voice. He normally does not varies his tonality.

Is he a loud or soft-talker?

He speaks softly, but will raise his voice a little in order to make a point.

Is there a wide range in the voice in pitch, volume, and/or quality, or is the voice pretty consistent and even?

His voice is consistent and even, due to his training in speechcraft.

Is there an accent? Anything unusual in pronunciation, emphasis, phrasing?

Not at all.

Is the speech clear or muddy? Does he mumble, is he distinct?

His speech is clear and does not sticks out.

Mind

Does he think quickly? Slowly? Is he quick-witted? Dull?

He thinks fairly quickly and is able to react to something with speed. That is, however, something he does not displays always, as sometimes he finds it adequate to make others underestimate him.

Is the character impulsive or deliberate in reaching conclusions? Is he logical, rational, or emotional?

He is logical and rational when it comes to decisions, rarely involving his emotions into the midst. He normally takes his decisions cautiously, but would be deliberate, if forced.

Emotions and Personality

Is he an extrovert, an introvert?

He is fairly introvert and does not really goes out of his way to approach others, but knows how to do so.

Does he like people?

He has a love-hate relationship with people. They often betray his trust, they sometimes become friends. He would not really be sure whether he likes or hates them.

Does he have many friends? Any close friends?

He has a few, selected friends. Most of them are close.

Is he hot-blooded or cool-headed?

He is cool-headed to extremes, being slow to anger and calm.

Does he have a narrow or wide range of emotions? Do they show?

He has a relatively narrow range of emotions, which he hides well.

Would you say he is basically sensitive or callused?

He is a fairly callused person, rarely being affected by what happens on his suroundings. However, when he is affected, it will be greatly.

Is he suspicious, cautious, trusting, or naïve about new people or situations?

He is cautious and suspicious of new people and situations, even if he does not displays it.

In a danger or emergency situation, would he go to it or run away from it?

He has a healthy respect for his own life, but is no stranger to danger. What is involved would decide wether he would evade or jump head-straight.

Is the character basically nervous or calm?

He is extremely calm.

Is he a practical joker? What is his opinion on tricks or jokes played on other people?

He does not appreciates practical jokes and thinks such childish.

Under what conditions could he be harmful or cruel to another person?

He has a tendency to be naturally harmful and cruel to others. However, he would only do so if pushed. Either forced or offended.

Is he a loving person? Is he full of love and giving or rather bound and tight in this area?

He is a fairly loving person, but the width he distrubutes said love is rather small.

Is he capable of relating to others in a loving way? Is a capable of relating to one person in a romantic way?

He is fully capable of both.

Wealth, Power, and Influence

Does this person have much money? Does it provide position or respect from others?

He does not has much money, but he has ways to acquire it.

Is he generous or selfish with his money and possessions?

He is relatively selfish with his own goods, but can become fairly generous to those he considers friends.

Does the character rate high on the pecking order with his household? Town? Area? Nation? World?

No.

Can he command others to do his bidding, by word or manipulation?

He can be fairly manipulative at times, but that is not related at all with any wealth or power.

To whom is he subservient? Is this submission willing or unavoidable?

He serves the Captain of his ship, willingly.

Activities

What does this character do when he is bored?

He would meditate or train.

What does he do when he's excited or nervous?

He would seek to control it or embrace what caused such feeling headstraight.

What things does he really like to do?

He has a love for sailing, swimming, gunpowder weapons, hunting, dueling, reading and basking under the sun or moon.

What things does he really hate to do?

Research, pretending to like someone he does not, herbalism and any and all political activities.

What are his leisure activities? Pastimes? Recreations?

On free time, he is usually training or hanging around in a tavern. He enjoys long walks and travels, and well, doing the things he really likes to.

Does he play games? What kind?

He is a fairly good poker and dice player. That about sums all he plays and can play.

Does he like to eat or drink? How important to him are food and drink?

He enjoys eating and drinking, but exercises caution when doing so. He feels that it is important for him to maintain his physique.

Favorite Things

Colors?

Red.

Food?

Raw fish, oat biscuits, barley bread and roasted meat.

Drinks?

Nethergarde Bitter, milk, honey mead, bourbon and lemon juice.

Smells?

The smell of the sea, horses, gunpowder, rain on the grass and jungles.

Time of day?

Dusk, sunset and night.

Season of year?

Winter.

Books?

Lands of Conflict and Lands of Mystery by Brann Bronzebeard, Green Hills of Stranglethorn by Hemet Nesingwary, among other fiction books. He greatly dislikes historical and fiction books.

Places to visit?

Stranglethorn, The Barrens, Winterspring, Tanaris.

Metals?

Mithril and truesilver.

Building materials?

Stone and wood.

Fabrics?

Cotton and felt.

Pieces of furniture?

Beds.

Animals?

Eagles and large cats.

Fears

What things frighten him?

Death, being abandoned by those he put his utmost trust on and solitude.

Is he motivated by fear?

Rarely.

To what extent is he motivated - never, occasionally, usually, constantly?

Very rarely.

What would this character think were the three most terrible things that could happen to him?

At first, he would become greatly saddened and downhearted, but eventually, he would manage to get over it. Not unscarred, but he would manage to.

What would he think were the three most wonderful things were to happen to him?

He would have accomplished all his goals, and would probably settle down, desiring nothing else.