Post by Uathach Blackmantle on Mar 13, 2007 13:25:14 GMT -5
1]Family elders are expressing disapproval of you to the rest of the family. Do you:
Seek a compromise with the elders
2]Would you give up a promising career to aid the family in time of need?
In a heartbeat [she would do anything to find her son]
3]Would you betray a family member to advance your own career?
I find the very idea abhorrent
Do you respect the leaders of your family?
They're out of touch with reality [most of her family are dead, missing, or she hasn't found them yet, as is the case for her blood relations.]
If your family had arranged your marriage to someone loathsome, would you:
Flee [she won't be tied down to someone she doesn't love.]
You're estranged from a family member. On his deathbed, he seeks reconciliation. Do you:
Speak to him, but hold your ground
*****
Relationship to Friends
A powerful but corrupt judge offers you wealth if you'll testify against a friend. Do you:
Take the money and testify, but try to keep your testimony ineffective [Generally she isn't motivated by jink. She can be bribed however; but only if she could justify it by putting the money gained to good use, like a charity or medical research. If she can't justify a bad deed, she won't do it. Also, she is quiet, generally does as she's told, rather cooperative/submissive, and easily manipulated/intimidated, so she may even do it out of fear, or if bullied/threatened.]
Do you become close to friends, or hold most people at a safe distance?
I try to keep people at a distance
Have you ever betrayed a friend?
I'd never contemplate such a thing [she only has two or three friends. She would never consider betraying them.]
How do you view lifelong commitment to a single romantic partner?
I'm waiting to find such a romance [she's a romantic idealist. She will not devote so much time and attention to someone who doesn't completely capture her attention, touching her profoundly, heart, mind, body and soul, and thus shaking her to the core. She will only completely fall for her "Soul Mate", but she doubts such an individual even exists; so for now, she's content to have one or more lovers, as needed, even if it does leave her feeling a little hollow and jaded inside afterwards.]
Do you insist on repayment when lending money to friends?
No, they just owe me a favor
Are you still in touch with childhood friends?
No, I don't have anything in common with them anymore
*****
Relationship to Community
Do you donate time and money to improve the local community?
Yes, I donate as much as I can once my own needs are met [She volunteers in the soup kitchens, chiefly Allesha's Pantry in the Hive Ward; helps anyone sick or in need of medical attention [with or without payment. Though she recognises that she needs jink to help fund her medical practice, so she will take donations, however small.]
Your community is threatened with invasion. Do you:
Cut a deal with the invaders to act as a spy [she admits, guiltily, that she could be pursuaded with the right bribe [and a hefty one, at that!]... and on the condition that no one would be hurt seriously, treated unfairly, or killed needlessly [if any one is killed, she'd rather they be killed quickly and mercifully], both during the invasion and if prisoners are taken. The deal is off if anyone is tortured, mistreated, or otherwise made to suffer.]
If you were injured and required immediate assistance, would members of your home community agree to help?
Probably not, because I'm distrusted by the powers that be [She might be a good person, co-operative with the local authorities, and donates her time to charity and helping the sick... but most bashers are peery of tieflings.]
Do you respect the laws and authorities in the community?
Yes, they're generally the best way to govern
Do members of the community shun, avoid, or mock you?
Some do, because I don't always fit in [she's a Dustman; most folk avoid or ignore them [except for Godsmen, Signers and Sensates]. Amongst her fellow Dead, she's an anomaly, because she cares too much and feels too strongly to advance far. Indeed, her faith is starting to slide.]
Would you stand for office or seek to represent the interests of the community in some public manner?
Only if no one else could handle the job [she isn't much of a leader, but she will speak up for the welfare of the Hivers, wanting only to improve the squallid living conditions, and their quality of life, such that it is.]
*****
Relationship to King and Country
Your country is wracked with famine. Would you:
Eat as little as possible yourself, and share the rest [she isn't selfish, but she understands that she's of no help to other people if she doesn't have the strength to put her knowledge to good use, from starvation.]
If offered enough money, would you slip a poison into your king's drink?
No, although a vast sum of money would tempt me [again, she isn't motivated by wealth or money [rather, by the persuit of knowledge, medical breakthroughs, and helping those in need], but she could justify the wrongdoing by donating the money to charity, or funding her magical/medical research; for the gain of knowledge and improving quality of life.]
A plague is sweeping across your country. Would you:
Undertake a dangerous mission to find a cure [her main passions are medicine, science and knowledge. She is driven by the need to discover new medical techniques/practices, the treatment of injury and disease, and the improvement of current medical knowledge through new discovery. Not only that, but she hates to see others suffer needlessly. There's enough pain and suffering in this Life as is; why make it any worse?]
Do you respect the lawful authority of the rulers of the land?
No, a ruler is no better than anyone else [surprisingly for a cutter who is cooperative, and typically keeps her mouth shut, she has little to no respect for the unscrupulous cutters who abuse the law for personal gain; chiefly corrupt Harmonium, Guvners, Mercykillers and the greedy Fated. She doesn't like how these individuals treat Tieflings, the poor, Hivers, Bleakers and Indeps. The law is fallible, like those who enforce it. Being in a position of authority doesn't make one better than someone else, nor are they exempt from the laws they enforce.]
If you were offered a reasonably lucrative deal, would you spy for a hostile foreign power?
Yes, because my nation's secrets mean little to me [ah, that sticky issue of jink. Again, she isn't motivated by money, rather by knowledge and medical/magical research. But like any smart cutter worth his salt, she realises none of the breakthroughs she seeks - and none of the needy can benefit from her knowledge - without the funding to back it up. Yes, she would, not for personal gain or out of any sinister intent, but because she's been bribed with obscure medical secrets [i.e a rare tome containing these secrets], the location of a valuable artifact/relic, old but useful machinery [she needs assorted odds and ends for both the Golem and Planar Bore she intends to research and build], or a rare Necromancer's grimoire. She isn't stupid, however; she expects proof and in the least partial "payment" first, before undertaking anything risky.]
Like any canny basher, though, she won't cross the Lady of Pain.
Do you rely on the government to enforce contracts and property rights?
Yes, because the courts are best equipped to handle such disputes[generally they are, despite their gross neglect of the Hive Ward, and the folk living within; cast aside like trash by the uncaring masses.]
*****
Thoughts on Crime and Punishment
If imprisoned, would you injure or kill others to escape?
No, except for minor wounds that will heal easily [she can't justify taking another's life; not unless she absolutely has to, or her own life/the life of a loved one is threatened. Even then, she will seek to incapacitate or maim, avoiding killing someone if she can. Accidental death and the death of a patient leaves her wracked with guilt and grief, sometimes for weeks afterwards.]
Do you accept a noble's right to treat badly the serfs who work on his land?
No one has any "right" to treat another badly. Period [absolutely not. Anyone in power who treats their "lessers" poorly is cosidered scum. Wraith usually has a non-confrontational approach, but this is one of the few things that will really rile her up.]
You have accidentally committed a crime. Do you:
Confess, and attempt to make restitution to the victim
If guilty, would you confess to a crime?
Yes, because it might get me a lighter sentence
Would you express a revolutionary political opinion if threatened with punishment?
No, although I might privately express my opinion to friends[she doesn't much care about politics. She has better things to occupy her mind with, than the plotting of the highups, but she isn't a mindless sheep, either.]
While traveling, you witness an assault. You are ordered to testify, which will delay your travel significantly. Do you:
Remain until the trial's conclusion in case further testimony is needed [especially if the assault resulted in a murder, and she was able to examine the body - she prides her ability in her chosen field - If she finds evidence of foul play on a body, she'll report her findings to the local authorities. That, and she doesn't like seeing some berk treating another badly, and getting away with it.]
*****
Thoughts on Business and the Economy
What is the best use of wealth?
To help the destitute and less fortunate
When confronted by beggars, do you:
Give moderately
By using magic, you could fool village merchants into thinking your copper pieces were made of gold. Do you?
No, those merchants have families to feed
You have two job offers. One pays more, but the other is secure and steady. Which do you choose?
The secure job, unless the other job was outrageously lucrative
What's the best path to wealth?
Following a long-term plan that incorporates a comfortable level of risk
If you accepted a job or contract, would you try to finish the task even if it got much more dangerous?
Yes, my word is my bond
Result: Neutral Good [with very strong Lawful tendencies. She was one question off Lawful Good.
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Seek a compromise with the elders
2]Would you give up a promising career to aid the family in time of need?
In a heartbeat [she would do anything to find her son]
3]Would you betray a family member to advance your own career?
I find the very idea abhorrent
Do you respect the leaders of your family?
They're out of touch with reality [most of her family are dead, missing, or she hasn't found them yet, as is the case for her blood relations.]
If your family had arranged your marriage to someone loathsome, would you:
Flee [she won't be tied down to someone she doesn't love.]
You're estranged from a family member. On his deathbed, he seeks reconciliation. Do you:
Speak to him, but hold your ground
*****
Relationship to Friends
A powerful but corrupt judge offers you wealth if you'll testify against a friend. Do you:
Take the money and testify, but try to keep your testimony ineffective [Generally she isn't motivated by jink. She can be bribed however; but only if she could justify it by putting the money gained to good use, like a charity or medical research. If she can't justify a bad deed, she won't do it. Also, she is quiet, generally does as she's told, rather cooperative/submissive, and easily manipulated/intimidated, so she may even do it out of fear, or if bullied/threatened.]
Do you become close to friends, or hold most people at a safe distance?
I try to keep people at a distance
Have you ever betrayed a friend?
I'd never contemplate such a thing [she only has two or three friends. She would never consider betraying them.]
How do you view lifelong commitment to a single romantic partner?
I'm waiting to find such a romance [she's a romantic idealist. She will not devote so much time and attention to someone who doesn't completely capture her attention, touching her profoundly, heart, mind, body and soul, and thus shaking her to the core. She will only completely fall for her "Soul Mate", but she doubts such an individual even exists; so for now, she's content to have one or more lovers, as needed, even if it does leave her feeling a little hollow and jaded inside afterwards.]
Do you insist on repayment when lending money to friends?
No, they just owe me a favor
Are you still in touch with childhood friends?
No, I don't have anything in common with them anymore
*****
Relationship to Community
Do you donate time and money to improve the local community?
Yes, I donate as much as I can once my own needs are met [She volunteers in the soup kitchens, chiefly Allesha's Pantry in the Hive Ward; helps anyone sick or in need of medical attention [with or without payment. Though she recognises that she needs jink to help fund her medical practice, so she will take donations, however small.]
Your community is threatened with invasion. Do you:
Cut a deal with the invaders to act as a spy [she admits, guiltily, that she could be pursuaded with the right bribe [and a hefty one, at that!]... and on the condition that no one would be hurt seriously, treated unfairly, or killed needlessly [if any one is killed, she'd rather they be killed quickly and mercifully], both during the invasion and if prisoners are taken. The deal is off if anyone is tortured, mistreated, or otherwise made to suffer.]
If you were injured and required immediate assistance, would members of your home community agree to help?
Probably not, because I'm distrusted by the powers that be [She might be a good person, co-operative with the local authorities, and donates her time to charity and helping the sick... but most bashers are peery of tieflings.]
Do you respect the laws and authorities in the community?
Yes, they're generally the best way to govern
Do members of the community shun, avoid, or mock you?
Some do, because I don't always fit in [she's a Dustman; most folk avoid or ignore them [except for Godsmen, Signers and Sensates]. Amongst her fellow Dead, she's an anomaly, because she cares too much and feels too strongly to advance far. Indeed, her faith is starting to slide.]
Would you stand for office or seek to represent the interests of the community in some public manner?
Only if no one else could handle the job [she isn't much of a leader, but she will speak up for the welfare of the Hivers, wanting only to improve the squallid living conditions, and their quality of life, such that it is.]
*****
Relationship to King and Country
Your country is wracked with famine. Would you:
Eat as little as possible yourself, and share the rest [she isn't selfish, but she understands that she's of no help to other people if she doesn't have the strength to put her knowledge to good use, from starvation.]
If offered enough money, would you slip a poison into your king's drink?
No, although a vast sum of money would tempt me [again, she isn't motivated by wealth or money [rather, by the persuit of knowledge, medical breakthroughs, and helping those in need], but she could justify the wrongdoing by donating the money to charity, or funding her magical/medical research; for the gain of knowledge and improving quality of life.]
A plague is sweeping across your country. Would you:
Undertake a dangerous mission to find a cure [her main passions are medicine, science and knowledge. She is driven by the need to discover new medical techniques/practices, the treatment of injury and disease, and the improvement of current medical knowledge through new discovery. Not only that, but she hates to see others suffer needlessly. There's enough pain and suffering in this Life as is; why make it any worse?]
Do you respect the lawful authority of the rulers of the land?
No, a ruler is no better than anyone else [surprisingly for a cutter who is cooperative, and typically keeps her mouth shut, she has little to no respect for the unscrupulous cutters who abuse the law for personal gain; chiefly corrupt Harmonium, Guvners, Mercykillers and the greedy Fated. She doesn't like how these individuals treat Tieflings, the poor, Hivers, Bleakers and Indeps. The law is fallible, like those who enforce it. Being in a position of authority doesn't make one better than someone else, nor are they exempt from the laws they enforce.]
If you were offered a reasonably lucrative deal, would you spy for a hostile foreign power?
Yes, because my nation's secrets mean little to me [ah, that sticky issue of jink. Again, she isn't motivated by money, rather by knowledge and medical/magical research. But like any smart cutter worth his salt, she realises none of the breakthroughs she seeks - and none of the needy can benefit from her knowledge - without the funding to back it up. Yes, she would, not for personal gain or out of any sinister intent, but because she's been bribed with obscure medical secrets [i.e a rare tome containing these secrets], the location of a valuable artifact/relic, old but useful machinery [she needs assorted odds and ends for both the Golem and Planar Bore she intends to research and build], or a rare Necromancer's grimoire. She isn't stupid, however; she expects proof and in the least partial "payment" first, before undertaking anything risky.]
Like any canny basher, though, she won't cross the Lady of Pain.
Do you rely on the government to enforce contracts and property rights?
Yes, because the courts are best equipped to handle such disputes[generally they are, despite their gross neglect of the Hive Ward, and the folk living within; cast aside like trash by the uncaring masses.]
*****
Thoughts on Crime and Punishment
If imprisoned, would you injure or kill others to escape?
No, except for minor wounds that will heal easily [she can't justify taking another's life; not unless she absolutely has to, or her own life/the life of a loved one is threatened. Even then, she will seek to incapacitate or maim, avoiding killing someone if she can. Accidental death and the death of a patient leaves her wracked with guilt and grief, sometimes for weeks afterwards.]
Do you accept a noble's right to treat badly the serfs who work on his land?
No one has any "right" to treat another badly. Period [absolutely not. Anyone in power who treats their "lessers" poorly is cosidered scum. Wraith usually has a non-confrontational approach, but this is one of the few things that will really rile her up.]
You have accidentally committed a crime. Do you:
Confess, and attempt to make restitution to the victim
If guilty, would you confess to a crime?
Yes, because it might get me a lighter sentence
Would you express a revolutionary political opinion if threatened with punishment?
No, although I might privately express my opinion to friends[she doesn't much care about politics. She has better things to occupy her mind with, than the plotting of the highups, but she isn't a mindless sheep, either.]
While traveling, you witness an assault. You are ordered to testify, which will delay your travel significantly. Do you:
Remain until the trial's conclusion in case further testimony is needed [especially if the assault resulted in a murder, and she was able to examine the body - she prides her ability in her chosen field - If she finds evidence of foul play on a body, she'll report her findings to the local authorities. That, and she doesn't like seeing some berk treating another badly, and getting away with it.]
*****
Thoughts on Business and the Economy
What is the best use of wealth?
To help the destitute and less fortunate
When confronted by beggars, do you:
Give moderately
By using magic, you could fool village merchants into thinking your copper pieces were made of gold. Do you?
No, those merchants have families to feed
You have two job offers. One pays more, but the other is secure and steady. Which do you choose?
The secure job, unless the other job was outrageously lucrative
What's the best path to wealth?
Following a long-term plan that incorporates a comfortable level of risk
If you accepted a job or contract, would you try to finish the task even if it got much more dangerous?
Yes, my word is my bond
Result: Neutral Good [with very strong Lawful tendencies. She was one question off Lawful Good.
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