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bellaknoti ([personal profile] bellaknoti) wrote in [community profile] peopleofthedas2010-11-30 11:20 pm

Character Interview

shamelessly ganked from nithu via deviantart

Rules:
1) Pick one or more of your FCs/OCs
2) Fill in the questions/statements as if you were your FC/OC
3) Tag 3 people at the end of the quiz

edited to add in Finnariel and Kambriana, since i linked to it from my archive.

Character(s):
Withiel Tabris, Finn Mahariel, Finnariel Mahariel, and Kambriana Cousland



1.) What's your name?
W: *folds her arms over her chest* Warden-Commander Withiel Tabris.
F: *runs a hand through her hair* Finn Mahariel.
M: Finnariel Mahariel. Who are you, and why are you asking me questions? *looks distrustful*
K: *lifts chin* Kambriana Cousland.

2.) Do you know why you were named that?
W: Uh. My mom thought it sounded pretty?
F: I think my parents liked that it rhymed.
M: I think my parents liked that it rhymed. *exchanges uncomfortable glances with Finn*
K: A former Queen of Ferelden, they tell me. *grins* Mother had high hopes; I won't disappoint her.

3. Are you single or taken?
W:
*laughs* Every night, when I'm lucky, and sometimes in the day, too.
F: I... *glances at Alistair and blushes* Taken.
M: *narrows eyes* Bonded.
K: Oh, I’m very much spoken for.

4.) Have any abilities or powers?
W: I can smell evil a mile away, and I could pick the lock on the Queen's chastity belt in the middle of court, before anyone knew I was there.
F: I can tell if there are darkspawn around... does that count?
M: I’m a hunter and a warrior. I can track animals and people, and blend into the woods well enough that most shemlen and flat-ears never see me.
K: I could charm the pants off a Templar in the middle of battle. Actually... *looks at Alistair and grins, wickedly. He blushes.*

5.) Stop being a Mary-sue.
W: I'm not! I-- *glances to the side, catches Zev's eye, looks down, scratches elbow* I'm not sure that's really possible, sorry.
F: I've never been a Mary-Sue.
M: *scoffs* I am myself, and no one else.
K: Hah! No danger of that.

6.) Uh... if you were to get in a fight with a strong wrestler, do you think you'd win?
W: Of course. He wouldn't be expecting a knife in his back.
F: Possibly. I'm pretty fast.
M: *smirks* Yes. He'd never see me coming.
K: *laughs* You mean, if I let him get close enough to put his hands on me? If I was that inept, I’d deserve what I got.

7.) Riiiight... Have any family members?
W: My dad, some cousins, half a dozen Grey Wardens.
F: *looks at her toes, links hands with Alistair* Just one.
M: *arches an eyebrow* I have an entire clan.
K: *suddenly silent, exchanges glances with Alistair* Ask me something else.

8.) Oh? How about pets?
W: Nope. I'm pretty sure Skanda would bite me if I called him a "pet".
F: Ponka, my loyal war dog.
M: No. Why would I enslave another creature?
K: Raster doesn't really count as a pet. He's more like... a little war machine, with teeth.

9.) Cool, I guess. Tell me something that you don't like.
W: I've... learned to tolerate shems. I don't like looking weak.
F: I don't like having to figure out what to do with myself when I'm not working.
M: I don't like spiders.
K: I really don't like being lost.

10.) Something that you do like?
W: I like any problem that can be solved with a knife.
F: *looks up at Alistair again and smiles* Feeling safe.
M: The green of sunlight through the leaves at midsummer.
K: Autumn!

11.) Do you have any activities/hobbies that you like to do?
W: *is bored and playing mumblety peg with her dagger* Are we done yet?
F: I like hunting. It stills the mind.
M: I’ve been working on learning to weave.
K: Ummm... No. Not really.

12.)Have you ever hurt anyone in any way before?
W: Uh... I live by my wits and my daggers. What do you think?
F: I-- *looks away and covers her face with her hands* Not on purpose. *voice is strained*
M: It was self-defence, and he deserved it. *folds her arms across her chest*
K: Yes. Unfortunately, it comes with being a noble.

13.)Ever... killed anyone before?
W: *wicked grin* Why, did you find a witness?
F: *heavy sigh* It... has been necessary, sometimes. Few times have I felt just.
M: No.
K: Yes. *sets her jaw grimly* And there will be more, before I’m through.

14.)What kind of animal are you?
W: The kind you don't want to meet in a dark alley.
F: A halla.
M: Wolf: fierce, protective of my family, loyal to my clan.
K: The most dangerous kind: an injured one.

15.) Your worst habits
W: I don't admit defeat, even when it would be more prudent to do so.
F: I... I don't know. But I bet if you talked to my friends, you'd get a long list.
M: I put others before myself, often to my own detriment.
K: Getting badly injured and falling over.

16.)Do you look up to anyone at all?
W: Just one person. ...What? Oh, you want a name? *sighs* Zev. He's still faster than me. *he smirks, she scowls at him, but can't hold the face*
F: Um... No... Not really. Brother Genetivi, maybe.
M: Ashalle.
K: Wynne; she's so wise.

17.)Gay, straight, or bi?
W: Ummm... girls are pretty and all, but... I like boys. *blushes as Anders walks by, turns scarlet when she realizes Zev has caught her looking* Stop asking me personal questions. What next?
F: It depends on the person. There was this moment with Leliana... but... no.
M: I have only one partner, and he is a man. *looks over at Tamlen and smiles shyly, suddenly softening*
K: You know, I’ve been tempted, on more than one occasion, but that just doesn't help when I’ll need to secure the succession. Besides... *looks fondly up at Alistair* I don't really have any ambitions elsewhere.

18.)Do you go to school?
W: School?
F: No; I learned from the hahrens of my clan.
M: Elvhen dirth el'era.
K: I took all my lessons in the library at Castle Cousland.

19.) Ever wanna marry and have kids one day?
W: Uh... *shifts uncomfortably* What did I say about personal questions?
F: Yes, more than anything. *blushes as she catches Alistair's eye again; he looks amused and puts his arm around her*
M: *smiles at Tamlen* Ma'arlath. El isala tan'len. *Tamlen laughs and wraps an arm around her waist, kissing her temple.* We have a child. *she rests a hand on her belly* Soon to be two.
K: That's the plan.

20.)Do you have any fangirls/fanboys?
W: ...Maybe? Uh... It's always nice to have a cheering section, I guess.
F: What?
M: *frowns*
K: *shrugs* Could be. Comes with being nobility.

21.)What are you most afraid of?
W: *shares a very loaded glance with Zev* Being caught flat-footed without a healer.
F: *haunted look* Being surrounded by stone. *scoots closer to Alistair*
M: *links hands with Tamlen* Separation.
K: *wraps her arm around Alistair's waist, on the other side, and arches an eyebrow at Finn* Failure to keep my commitments.

22.)What colour is your hair?
W: Black.
F: Brown.
M: Brown.
K: Red.

23.) Eyes?
W: Blue.
F: Blue.
M: Blue.
K: Green

24.) What do you usually wear?
W: Breeches, tunic, armour, boots, gloves, helm.
F: Tunic and pants, armour when I have to.
M: Leathers, if I’m hunting; a dress, if I’m in the camp.
K: Lately, it's been heavy armour, but usually, I wear dresses.

25.)What's your religion?
W: Uh... I didn't really believe in anything, but now I guess I believe in the Maker, after this thing I did at a temple up by Haven... Sometimes you just have this experience that kinda forces you to face the idea that there's something bigger than you out there, you know?
F: I believe in the Creators.
M: The Creators protect us.
K: Andrastian.

26.)Do you wish this quiz is over?
W: We're still not done?
F: No, it's all right. What else do you need to know?
M: Yes. Hurry up.
K: You know, I’ve got other things I have to do today. Are we done here?

27.) Well, it's still not over.
W: *spins a dagger in her hand and narrows her eyes* Fine. What next?
F: Yes, I realize.
M: *sighs in irritation*
K: *settles back again* Very well, continue, but make it brief, please.

28.) Anyways, where do you live?
W: Vigil's Keep, at the moment.
F: Redcliffe Village. *another smile for Alistair; she leans her head against his shoulder*
M: Wherever my clan travels.
K: Nowhere. But, eventually, the Royal Palace at Denerim.

29.) What class are you? (Low class, middle class, high class)?
W: I'm a Warden. We make our own class. Next.
F:
I... don't know. We're not poor, but we're not nobility. I guess middle? I never thought about it.
M: I am a hunter, and a warrior.
K: I thought we already established this.

30.) How many friends do you have?
W:
I've got 'friends' scattered the length and breadth of Ferelden; plenty of people to call in favours with. How many people do I really trust, though? Four. No, five. No, I'm not giving you their names.
F: I was supposed to keep count? Gosh, dozens, I think.
M: Everyone in my clan, and a few in others.
K: Four... I think.

31.) If you could change anything about you, what would you change?
W:
Um... I guess I'd take away my fear of any place too soft or too underground. It makes life really difficult sometimes.
F: *looks away, gaze going distant, and stays silent for several minutes, then shakes herself* I'm sorry, what? Oh. Uh... I'd make myself more persuasive, I guess. *looks down at her hands*
M: I’d make myself stronger, physically. My arms need a lot of work.
K: Hmm... I’d like to be wiser, I think.

32.) What are your thoughts on pie?
W:
Ooh, I like a good sausage pie on a cold day, especially at the market.
F: Pie? It's... food?
M: What is pie?
K: Ooh, Nan's apple pie was the best... *suddenly looks sad*

33.) Alright, What's your favourite food?
W:
The kind that's mine, so I can eat it.
F: Roasted rabbit and apples.
M: Roasted rabbit and apples. *spoken at the same time as Finn. They exchange looks, Finn wide-eyed, Finnariel distrusting*
K: Oh, roasted duck with raspberry sauce. *looks rapturous*

34.) Favourite drink?
W:
Mead, when I drink... if I drink...
F: Honey whiskey. Why? Do you have some?
M: Honey wine.
K: I don't drink, but sometimes I’ll have a glass of wine at official functions.

35.) What is your favourite place?
W:
Bed.
F: *sighs sadly* The Brecilian forest. *she catches Alistair's frown out of the corner of her eye and sits up abruptly* No, remember? It sort of... started there. You took me home. *she bites her lip and he just shakes his head; she leans against him again, looking disquieted*
M: The camp by the ocean; so many good things happened for us there.
K: You know, I actually quite liked Redcliffe. *smiles at Alistair; he smiles back at her, pleased. Finn looks at Kam jealously, and Kam simply ignores her.*

36.) Least favourite?
W:
You know, there are so many. Anywhere I'm surrounded by shems, pretty much. But the Dalish weren't much better.
F: *haunted look again* Orzammar. *in whisper*
M: I suppose that would be the ruin where we lost Fenarel.
K: I really did not enjoy the Deep Roads. I do not look forward to the day when we go in there again to die.

37.) Are you still wanting the quiz to end?
W:
*picks up an apple* Let's make a little bet. I bet that if you ask me one more sodding question, this apple will find its way down your throat, whole. *slaps two silvers on the table* Wager.
F: No, it's all right, go ahead.
M: Yes. I weary of this.
K: Do you realize how busy I am?

38.) Just say something to the others that filled this quiz with you.
W:
*looks around* What? Who? Zev? *exchanges a glance with Zev, both nod* There. Oh, you mean her? *sneers at Finn* Grow a spine. Proud Dalish, my ass. As for her? *looks at Finnariel and shrugs* She seems all right. *looking to Kam* She seems all right, for a shem.
F: *withering look* And yet, I treated the city-cousins with respect and shut down the Tevinter slavers. Apparently flat-ear pride is exclusive. *turns away, chin up, then looks at Finnariel. Her eyes fill with sorrow, and she looks away again. She casts a jealous look at Kam, who lifts her chin and curls her lip, completely not amused.*
M: *looking at Withiel* Good to see a city-cousin so unyielding and fierce. You'd fit in well, with us, I think, if you were willing to learn the lore. As for you, *looks at Finn, her mouth twisting* I understand, sister, but you're a disgrace. I can't believe you wear my face. *Tamlen puts his arms around Finnariel's waist and speaks, for the first time* You shouldn't have let your strength die, it is what I loved about you the most. *Finn bows her head and cries, Alistair sighs, Finnariel looks disgusted, Tamlen just looks sad. When she looks at Kam, she just shrugs.* She's a shemlen noble. What is there to say? She has nothing to do with me.
K: *looks at Finn* You. You do not deserve him. *Alistair arches an eyebrow, and she colours.* Hey, I may have made a mistake, but I’m not a snivelling wreck; I stand beside you, not only by your strength. *He nods, allowing her that. She looks at Withiel and Finnariel.* You do your people proud.

39.) Well, it's over.
W:
*is already distracted by where Zev has put his hands, and turns her face to kiss him*
F: *rolls eyes, disgusted by Withiel and Zev* All right then, I hope I was helpful. *leaves, hand-in-hand with Alistair, but looks over her shoulder at Tamlen, longingly*
M: Finally. El'ven, lethallin; el'aravel. *Tamlen nods and picks up his bow, pointedly ignoring Finn; he and Finnariel leave without a backward glance*
K: Good. *wraps her arm around Alistair's waist and gives Finn another withering look, then gazes up at Alistair* I don't know what you see in her. Do we really have to bring her?


i do not tag people. do it if you feel it. i needed to get back into withiel's headspace, and remind myself why i'm done with finn. >.> it's been useful to really have something to illustrate the differences between their personalities. all of them, in fact.

ps - you guys are wicked awesome. seriously. i was not expecting this to explode like it did. i love all your characters. ^.^
aroihkin: (OC - Tannusen - Again Please)

Re: This took forever, lol.

[personal profile] aroihkin 2010-12-01 10:46 pm (UTC)(link)
21.)What are you most afraid of?
Alleyana (Dragon Age): *dryly* Your mother.
Tannusen (Dragon Age): *mock-dryly* Her mother.
Akara (Dragonlance): *just sinks down in chair and looks sour*
Alleyana (oWoD): *doesn't miss a beat* The interviewer's mother. *downs coffee, refills*
Tannusen (oWoD): I fear no mother, brother, or other. *grins lopsidedly*


22.)What colour is your hair?
Alleyana (Dragon Age): Brown with grey streaks.
Tannusen (Dragon Age): Platinum blond.
Akara (Dragonlance): Black.
Alleyana (oWoD): *takes a drag of her cigarette* Same as Tabris.
Tannusen (oWoD): Same as my clone, except my fae side is white with black streaks. Genetic blip, I ended up as a white bengal this time around the reincarnation wheel. I remember always having brown-orange with black in fae side in... other times.


23.) Eyes?
Alleyana (Dragon Age): Dark blue.
Tannusen (Dragon Age): Bright blue.
Akara (Dragonlance): Dark green.
Alleyana (oWoD): *grunts, is the same as her clone*
Tannusen (oWoD): Light blue, just like what's-his-face over there.


24.) What do you usually wear?
Alleyana (Dragon Age): Armor. Plate preferably.
Tannusen (Dragon Age): Robes and pants. And boots.
Akara (Dragonlance): I've got cheap brown plainclothes. Don't need any fancy crap.
Alleyana (oWoD): Monochrome, mostly black. *it's a Scathach thing*
Tannusen (oWoD): My riding leathers, jeans, t-shirt... or three-piece business suits. Depending on what I'm doing.


25.)What's your religion?
Alleyana (Dragon Age): *grunts*
Tannusen (Dragon Age): I believe in the Chantry. I don't have much choice.
Akara (Dragonlance): Fuck religion in the eye.
Alleyana (oWoD): ...Heh.
Tannusen (oWoD): I'd rather fuck it other places. Like over its own altar.


26.)Do you wish this quiz is over?
Alleyana (Dragon Age): It's gonna be, soon.
Tannusen (Dragon Age): I do have other things to do... and by things I mean people.
Akara (Dragonlance): Do I look like I give a fuck? No?
Alleyana (oWoD): It isn't?
Tannusen (oWoD): Nah, I don't get to come out and play very often anymore.


27.) Well, it's still not over.
Alleyana (Dragon Age): *shrug*
Tannusen (Dragon Age): This was kind of pointless.
Akara (Dragonlance): Ten seconds of my fucking life I'm not getting back again.
Alleyana (oWoD): Actually, it is. *stands up and abruptly wanders off, coffee-pot in hand*
Tannusen (oWoD): ...I could have told you that would happen.


28.) Anyways, where do you live?
Alleyana (Dragon Age): I don't.
Tannusen (Dragon Age): Depends when you ask me, doesn't it? The road, right now.
Akara (Dragonlance): Krynn. I ain't naming a city, cuz that asshole will read this and know where to find me.
Alleyana (oWoD): --
Tannusen (oWoD): *peering into the distance* Ha, I should have gone with. --Ah, well, we had a house called the Odd Little Victorian on Metro MUSH but when we transferred to Carnivale we were in a beat-to-hell class-A RV. And when I mean beat-to-hell I mean we armored it and it still barely made it to camp.


29.) What class are you? (Low class, middle class, high class)?
Alleyana (Dragon Age): Low. Right at your knee-caps, in fact.
Tannusen (Dragon Age): I don't think a circle mage qualifies as any of those. Not that I'm in the circle anymore, but I haven't precisely stopped moving since.
Akara (Dragonlance): Eh. I'm a thief. If we're talking society-standards I'm lower than low on Krynn as well as Krontis. If we're talking money avaliable to me... well. I'm a very good thief.
Alleyana (oWoD): --
Tannusen (oWoD): Reasonably high-class, I suppose? Velvet Lust was a very successful business. On the other hand, I'm normally a wandering guitarist who lives off the back of his V-Rod, so who knows.


30.) How many friends do you have?
Alleyana (Dragon Age): *sour grunt*
Tannusen (Dragon Age): Ah... two? If you count my dog. Three maybe? I can never tell what my standing is with most of our group of wandering misfits.
Akara (Dragonlance): Two, I guess? Alley and Jones. I had two others, but one got shot and blown up into bits, and the other stabbed me...
Alleyana (oWoD): --
Tannusen (oWoD): My sister, Jethro, and Isaac.


31.) If you could change anything about you, what would you change?
Alleyana (Dragon Age): I'd like my hands back.
Tannusen (Dragon Age): I would prefer it if I wasn't a thrall, actually.
Akara (Dragonlance): Make me a mage and my problems are fucking solved. Go on.
Alleyana (oWoD): --
Tannusen (oWoD): ...Ah, I don't know? *laughs*


32.) What are your thoughts on pie?
Alleyana (Dragon Age): Whatever.
Tannusen (Dragon Age): Mmm, pie.
Akara (Dragonlance): ...The fuck kind of question is this?
Alleyana (oWoD): --
Tannusen (oWoD): *leers*


33.) Alright, What's your favourite food?
Alleyana (Dragon Age): It all tastes like shit to me.
Tannusen (Dragon Age): Templar? Antivan? Oh, you mean food-food, not just what I like putting in my mouth...
Akara (Dragonlance): Hot soup.
Alleyana (oWoD): --
Tannusen (oWoD): Steak. Rare.


34.) Favourite drink?
Alleyana (Dragon Age): ...It all tastes like shit to me.
Tannusen (Dragon Age): ...Templar? Antivan? Hey, I drink those all the time~
Akara (Dragonlance): Tea I guess. But not Majere's stinky bitter crap. I tried that once just for shits and giggles, and it about turned my tongue numb.
Alleyana (oWoD): --
Tannusen (oWoD): Tea. It's a running joke that everyone written by... well, the person on the other side of the forth wall over there, drinks tea.


35.) What is your favorite place?
Alleyana (Dragon Age): I... don't know.
Tannusen (Dragon Age): ...Probably the circle tower. Yes, yes, I'm supposed to hate it. But I don't. I really, really don't. In fact, I may move in if the circle ends up leaving it. I can handle a semi-torn veil quite fine...
Akara (Dragonlance): I was pretty fond of my loft room in Palanthas. Can't go back, though, or asshole's gonna find me.
Alleyana (oWoD): --
Tannusen (oWoD): I was quite fond of the Odd Little Victorian.


36.) Least favourite?
Alleyana (Dragon Age): Right now? Right here is getting up there.
Tannusen (Dragon Age): I don't know. Redcliffe, perhaps.
Akara (Dragonlance): Krontis.
Alleyana (oWoD): --
Tannusen (oWoD): I actually don't like the dreaming very much. Odd, I know, but I prefer 'reality'. Easier to sink my claws into, so to speak.

37.) Are you still wanting the quiz to end?
Alleyana (Dragon Age): Pretty much.
Tannusen (Dragon Age): I think it's gone on for long enough, don't you? We've been in here for a while now...
Akara (Dragonlance): Yes.
Alleyana (oWoD): --
Tannusen (oWoD): *eyes empty chair next to him and laughs* I think my sister had the best idea of all for this.


38.) Just say something to the others that filled this quiz with you.
Alleyana (Dragon Age): There's been enough chatter, I think.
Tannusen (Dragon Age): As though I've shut up this entire time. Well, between the two of me, anyway.
Akara (Dragonlance): Must I? This is freaky enough, thanks.
Alleyana (oWoD): --
Tannusen (oWoD): Hey elf-me, want to try something really kinky? *leers* Like... me?


39.) Well, it's over.
Alleyana (Dragon Age): *wordlessly gets up and leaves*
Tannusen (Dragon Age): *thoughtful look* ...Perhaps.
Akara (Dragonlance): Thank fuck.
Alleyana (oWoD): --
Tannusen (oWoD): *leers* I promise not to bite. Too much.
scarylady: (Default)

Re: This took forever, lol.

[personal profile] scarylady 2010-12-02 12:50 am (UTC)(link)
Wow, that was sooo confusing.

I'm amazed at how polite DA Tannu remained. And how many of his innuendo answers matched Aedan's :o)

I baulked at doing multiple characters. It would make my brain explode.
aroihkin: (BL - Alan - Eh?)

Re: This took forever, lol.

[personal profile] aroihkin 2010-12-02 12:54 am (UTC)(link)
If I did it again one-on-one Tannu (of either stripe) would be a bit more focused. But since I did a group... yeah.
aroihkin: (OC - Tannusen - Put Your Lights On)

Re: This took forever, lol.

[personal profile] aroihkin 2010-12-03 08:26 am (UTC)(link)
Hee, thanks. :D It was probably more effort than it was worth, for the few chuckles in it, lol.

There's... uh... a dozen versions of Tannu out there. One could just take all his iterations and make a traveling circus out of them, I think. There's even the tiger one.