JediSaint, you really made me laugh with these two. You pulled off a Thedosian POV quite well.
5f. AtheismWhat's an Atheism? That sounds painful.
6e. (the) Kossith
What in Andraste's name is a Kossith?
I really like Luther. He and Corin(my first Quizzy) would get along quite well.
I really like Luther. He and Corin(my first Quizzy) would get along quite well.
Oh, thanks. I was mostly just channeling my inner Sarcastic Hawke and amusing myself. Glad you enjoyed it.
The only confusion should be left to the eventual Arlathvenn thread in November.
Hm?
Also, on topic: I'll eventually get around to finishing this for all six of my Inquisitors (for reference, if nothing else), but I'm in something of a creative slump right now, so I don't have the words yet.
Falen Lavellan - Mage - 20s (waiting for canon) - Female - Bisexual, possibly asexual
1. Are they a practitioner of Andrastianism?
No, and she doesn't really care if someone is or not.
1a. If not, then what do they practice, if anything?
She definitely prefers the traditional beliefs of the Dalish, and most commonly prays to Andruil, who she honors through her vallaslin.
1b. If religious, are they zealots, devout, spiritual, or do they only give lip service?
Spiritual > religious, definitely, and far from a zealot. Falen believes, but she does not boast about it.
2. Are they pro-Circle?
Not at all. There should be education, certainly, but not in the way Circles handle things.
2a. If so, are they pro-Templar?
Far from it. She's very anti-templar.
2b. Are they anti-Mage?
Nope. It'd also be horribly hypocritical of her if she were.
2c. Do they support the Circle, but also more independence for mages?
Falen's for full independence of the mages, where the mages are allowed to govern themselves while senior mages (such as Irving) set rules and regulations, such as a ban of demonic association.
3. Are they pro-Mage?
With all her heart.
3a. Are they anti-Templar?
Yup.
3b. Do they support Apostates, Maleficar, and/or Blood Mages?
Falen will adopt any apostate she can, but she has no mercy for those who cavort with demons.
3c. Do they support Tevinter style rule?
Not at all. She thinks Tevinter has too few rules and goes vastly unregulated, and their standards for their mages and willingness to accept slavery is something she abhors.
4. What is their opinion of:
4a. Nobility
Snooty, mostly. A lot of human nobles are uncomfortable around her, so she's uncomfortable around them.
4b. The Poor
Falen roots for the underdog, and will probably run out of money from time to time after donating most, if not all, of it.
5. What is their opinion of:
5a. The Qunari Faith
She finds it too strict and often restricting, but respects those who choose to live by it. She doesn't approve of their methods of conversion, however.
5b. Imperial Andrastianism
Falen's not a big fan. She thinks the Chantry interprets things to only serve those high within its ranking and not the common folk.
5c. The Old Gods
If they still exist, they have been corrupted, as the Archdemons have proven.
5d. The Dalish Faith
She prays most frequently to Andruil, and has a healthy respect for the Forgotten Ones.
5f. Atheism
Falen respects what people believe - or what they don't believe.
6. What is their opinion of:
6a. Dwarves
She's met very few, and she's not used to how brash some are.
6b. City Elves
Falen has a desire to help all elves, regardless if they grew up in an Alienage, as a servant, or among the Dalish. She feels a sense of solidarity regardless if they feel the same or not.
6c. Dalish Elves
Falen was close with her Keeper, and thus knew many of the surrounding clans. She would do anything for a clan that requested aid.
6d. Humans
Humans make her very nervous, as she hasn't had many good experiences with them. She admires human resilience, but doesn't understand politics in the slightest.
6e. (the) Kossith
She hasn't met any, if any, of the Kossith. She had heard the horrors of the conquering they have done, but also how they cultivate their own cultures. She's not sure what to make of them.
7. What is their opinion of:
7a. Orlais
Why anyone participates in the absurd politics Orleasians do, she'll never understand.
7b. Ferelden
Ferelden is freezing half the year, and smells like wet dog the other half. She likes the Kocari Wilds, though.
7c. Tevinter
She would like to enjoy Tevinter, but as long as slavery is a common practice, she holds little respect for the country.
8. Are they idealistic or pragmatic?
Idealistic, definitely. But war's going to get in the way of that.
8a. Do the ends always justify the means?
At first, never. As situations get more dire, however, she'll probably adapt to them and accept what consequences she may incur.
8b. Do the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few?
Yes, although she would be heartbroken by most any death. She'd sacrifice a lot for those she loved though, especially if she becomes enraged.
8c. Would they sacrifice themselves for others?
Absolutely.
9. What alignment are they?
Lawful good. It might change as the story progresses, but she's a total goody-goody, mostly because she's daydreaming and often misses opportunities to otherwise because she pays them no attention.
10. How do they view their role as the Inquisitor?
She hates it at first because she hates attention - for someone in a leadership position, she's very shy.
11. Are they dutiful, or lazy?
She's dutiful, but finds it difficult to work if surrounded by others. Her advisers are going to have a decent workload because she's a very nervous person.
12. Are they intelligent?
12a. Are they socially intelligent, and gifted at reading people?
Not really. Social cues are pretty much lost on her.
12b. Are they academically intelligent, and widely versed?
She loves to read and learns what she can; she wishes more of her people hadn't been lost to time.
12c. Are they wise, and do they possesses common sense?
She's a bit air-headed, but has a level head on her.
12d. Are they adaptable, or unable to cope with sudden change?
At first, Falen hates change and resists leading the Inquisition as much as she can. Eventually she feels responsible for it and learns to adapt to situations life throws at her.
12e. Are they skilled artistically?
She got used to making her own clothes and is good at creating patterns, but outside of that, no.
13. Are they funny, or serious?
Definitely a more serious person with the occasional witty one-liner.
13a. Is humor a defense mechanism?
Not really. She just clams up and isolates herself when things get to be too much. Or she goes into the woods to meditate.
13b. Do they try to be funny, and fail at it?
She mostly fails at it. She'd leave the joking about to Varric.
14. Are they a romantic, or do they fear commitment?
She's not really focused on romance at all. Falen would rather be helping the hunters or tending to the halla than trying to find someone. But when she meets someone that catches her attention, she has complete tunnel vision and has absolutely no interest in anyone else in that regard.
15. Did they, or do they love their family?
Falen loves her clan whole-heartedly, and feels kindred to most elves she meets to some degree. Hopefully, the Inquisition comes to feel like some odd sort of family for her as well.
Hm?
It was something I said in the elven thread when people were talking about their prospective Dalish characters, about how all of us should have a semi-Arlathvenn thread.
Also, on topic: I'll eventually get around to finishing this for all six of my Inquisitors (for reference, if nothing else), but I'm in something of a creative slump right now, so I don't have the words yet.
There's still plenty of time for you to think things through. Good luck with it.
[Undecided (Elf)] - [Mage] - [23] - [Male] - [Straight]
1. Are they a practitioner of Andrastianism? No
1a. If not, then what do they practice, if anything? He is not religious, though he sometimes practices the spirituality of the Creators, if only just to honor his own people.
1b. If religious, are they zealots, devout, spiritual, or do they only give lip service? It's mainly just spiritual.
2. Are they pro-Circle? Not in its current form
2a. If so, are they pro-Templar? Absolutely not
2b. Are they anti-Mage? no
2c. Do they support the Circle, but also more independence for mages? Possibly, but he isn't sure what that means.
3. Are they pro-Mage? Yes, but for peace, not war and violent revolution
3a. Are they anti-Templar? Absolutely
3b. Do they support Apostates, Maleficar, and/or Blood Mages? Absolutely not
3c. Do they support Tevinter style rule? You're joking, right?
4. What is their opinion of:
4a. Nobility People like any other
4b. The Poor People like any other
5. What is their opinion of:
5a. The Qunari Faith Strange and possibly dangerous
5b. Imperial Andrastianism
5c. The Old Gods A dead religion. If it is practiced any more, it is practiced by lunatics
5d. The Dalish Faith Great respect, though he is losing touch with it. Praying to the creators has never helped him.
5f. Atheism No opinion
6. What is their opinion of:
6a. Dwarves Wished his people got along with them more
6b. City Elves Wished they could join the dalish, but recognizes that they are free to live in the cities if they choose. Wants to help them any way he can and will be willing to die for them.
6c. Dalish Elves Will protect his people with his life, but understands that his culture may be a bit outdated
6d. Humans They are a very diverse people that he can learn a lot from, despite his people's racism against them. Many humans are greedy and could prove a threat
6e. (the) Kossith As a race, no opinion. Just a fascination
7. What is their opinion of:
7a. Orlais A corrupt land he intends to change
7b. Ferelden A potential ally
7c. Tevinter A place that has fallen to evil. If he has an opportunity to change it, he will change it from the ground up and free his people
8. Are they idealistic or pragmatic?
8a. Do the ends always justify the means? Never. If you can't justify your means, they're bad means.
8b. Do the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few? He wants to save everyone. He will sacrifice himself, not others.
8c. Would they sacrifice themselves for others? In a heartbeat
9. What alignment are they? Good. Sees past the restraints of the law (just because it's legal doesn't mean its good/just because it's illegal doesn't mean it's bad)
10. How do they view their role as the Inquisitor? Would rather not be given this much responsibility. Accepts it anyway and recognizes that he can do some real good with it.
11. Are they dutiful, or lazy? Lazy by nature, but the world coming to an end is slowly changing him
12. Are they intelligent?
12a. Are they socially intelligent, and gifted at reading people? Not quite. He's pretty new to human culture, though he's happy to make new friends and meet new people. He has a sort of curiosity
12b. Are they academically intelligent, and widely versed? In the arts of magic, yes. In the maths and sciences, not so much.
12c. Are they wise, and do they possesses common sense? Absolutely. As much as his people have taught him
12d. Are they adaptable, or unable to cope with sudden change? Extremely adaptable
12e. Are they skilled artistically? A poet and hopeless romantic at heart
13. Are they funny, or serious? Funny
13a. Is humor a defense mechanism? Sometimes
13b. Do they try to be funny, and fail at it? Try? lol
14. Are they a romantic, or do they fear commitment? Somehow both
15. Did they, or do they love their family? His family will always have a place in his heart
I love Q&As like these ! Here is my entry.
[Tinesh Trevelyan] - [Artificier Rogue] - [23] - [Male] - [Heterosexual]
1. Are they a practitioner of Andrastianism?
Nope.
1a. If not, than what do they practice, if anything?
He is in reality a pragmatic atheist. In the face of the public he is an Apatheist.
1b. If religious, are they zealots, devout, spiritual, or do they only give lip service?
He is not religious, not even remotely, but he gives lip service for it is useful and expected of someone in his station.
2. Are they pro-Circle?
In a way. He is of the opinion that the Circle is necessary because it provides a somewhat safe place for mages to train, study and live. However, he despises the fact that mages have their freedom heavily restricted and are used as a mere utility by the Chantry to provide enchantments, alchemical concoctions and battle support. That is a nightmare. To him, the Circle should be enforced by the mages and not the Templars.
2a. If so, are they pro-Templar?
No. He is of the opinion that no one should spend their lives working as and being a lyrium addicted enforcer for a religious organization
2b. Are they anti-Mage?
No, he is quite fond of them, he loves knowledge and mages have a lot of it. However, he dislikes the ones who want to kill him or kill other people or rule the world without any social or political merit.
2c. Do they support the Circle, but also more independence for mages?
Yes, this is exactly what he supports.
3. Are they pro-Mage?
In theory, yes. He sees Circle education and Circle training as vital for mages but does not see the need for the system to be used to imprison mages pretty much all their lives in a building.
3a. Are they anti-Templar?
Yes. He does not see the point of having non-mages that are addicted to lyrium control and watch over mages. It is akin to having peasants and common folk control and watch over the nobility. Not happening.
3b. Do they support Apostates, Maleficar, and Blood Mages?
Depends. Apostates who just want to live their lives in peace should be allowed to do so. However, a fool who is not able to exercise control over their own power, regardless of magical capability or availability, should be killed or imprisoned.
3c. Do they support Tevinter style rule?
Nope. Capable and talented mages should be allowed to be part of politics and governance, not rule over it.
4. What is their opinion of:
4a. Nobility
He knows it exists because of the tendency of peoples to create social hierarchies. He appreciates the fact that he is born into them but he finds most nobles to be disdainful, dull, shallow and stupid. It is as if they only have brains for petty schemes, occasional duels and possess little intellect or rational capability when it comes to understanding reality.
4b. The Poor
Again, he is realistic in that he knows that this group simply exist because social hierarchies exist. He is fond of the hardworking and of the intelligent poor / peasant peoples. He is indifferent to the rest of them.
5. What is their opinion of:
5a. The Qunari Faith
He dislikes and is intrigued by it. He dislikes it because he is not a religious person and he is a man who values individuality, personal sovereignty and incentives. The Qun goes against all that and it seeks to impose itself on everyone. Nevertheless he is intrigued by how they have managed to create such a rigid societal system that actually functions. Either the Qunari are properly brainwashed or a simpletons who lack sufficient mental capability to think for themselves and live their lives on their own terms.
5b. Imperial Andrastianism
Not religious so he does not care about them but he pays lip service to them.
5c. The Old Gods
He is somewhat interested in them in that he wants to know the actual story of and about the Old Gods. The ones that are available are tainted with religious and nationalistic biases. However, he has no interest in starting and living in a Blight.
5d. The Dalish Gods
Not religious so like Andrastianism, he does not care for them, but he pays lip service to them should there be any Dalish around.
5f. Atheism
He is an atheist but he is practical about it. As such, in public he presents himself as an apatheist. People like him are expected to toe some religious lines so being indifferent to them is the safest way for him.
6. What is their opinion of:
6a. Dwarves
Both surface and underground dwarves are and make for excellent trade partners. However, he dislikes the caste sytem of the underground dwarves.
6b. City Elves
He sympathizes them and he is quite fond of female city elves for they make for top-notch eye candy. He wishes his hands are not tied due to his noble status and that he can help them somehow. He is of the opinion that city elves should have equal footing as humans and surface dwarves. The competition is creates will be, overall, good for society.
6c. Dalish Elves
He is conflicted about them. On one hand, he finds the notion of wanting to be free admirable. On the other hand, he finds their clinging to the past somewhat despicable. The past is useful but with the Dalish, their past ultimately failed. He is of the opinion that they should find a new way forward.
6d. Humans
His opinion of humans varies across nations, social class levels and personal character.
6e. (the) Kossith
He has met very few Kossith who are not part of the Qun. As such, he cannot form solid judgements about them. The notion of wanting to be free from a rigid society is admirable.
7. What is their opinion of:
7a. Orlais
They are one of the best nations with regards to culture, knowledge and politics. He prefers their Grand Game over the petty schemes of the Free Marches’ nobles. Though their fashion tastes are a little bit too extreme for him.
7b. Ferelden
A somewhat backwater of a nation but their people are honest and live their lives just fine. He would not wish to live there permanently but he has nothing against the nation.
7c. Tevinter
The magocracry and slavery are not healthy ways to rule and govern peoples.
8. Are they idealistic or pragmatic?
Pragmatic but projects an image of idealism in order to prevent from being manipulated.
8a. Do the ends always justify the means?
Not always.
8b. Do the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few?
Not necessarily.
8c. Would they sacrifice themselves for others?
Never.
9. What alignment are they?
Chaotic neutral. He values freedom and individuality highly. He dislikes authority without capability, intellect and merit. If you are a stupid fool, you do not deserve to be a noble.
10. How do they view their role as the Inquisitor?
It has lots of potential. Opportunity, power, connections, responsibility and challenge. He likes all those.
11. Are they dutiful, or lazy?
Dutiful to himself and the things and people that matter to them. Lazy and indifferent to the rest.
12. Are they intelligent?
Very. You don’t mind many nobles in his position at the age of 22.
12a. Are they socially intelligent, and gifted at reading people?
He is socially adept and is reading people is his hobby.
12b. Are they academically intelligent, and widely versed?
He is academically intelligent and has studied plenty. Some would say he has studied too much.
12c. Are they wise, and do they possesses common sense?
He is a very rational and very logical human.
12d. Are they adaptable, or unable to cope with sudden change?
Adaptable. Life is a challenging game and he will adapt to win at it.
12e. Are they skilled artistically?
He is extremely terrible at artistic skills. However, he appreciates art and loves people who are skill artistically as they possess and are adept at skills that he is not.
13. Are they funny, or serious?
He can be serious and funny. He can be extremely serious and extremely funny. This tends to unnerve people around him because it makes him somewhat unpredictable but he likes that.
13a. Is humor a defense mechanism?
No.
13b. Do they try to be funny, and fail at it?
He does not need to try to be funny, it comes naturally to him.
14. Are they a romantic, or do they fear commitment?
I suppose you could say he dislikes romantic relationship and commitment. Whether that is fear or not is up to you. He finds the mating rituals pointlessly unnecessary and not a good way to select and judge a potential mate. He also dislikes the fact that he is limited to only human women and mostly human noblewomen at that. In his experience, most of the noblewomen around him seem to be vain and shallow. Exceptions include women like Empress Celene and Queen Anora, both whom he greatly admires but then again, both of them, in all probability, are out of his league. He values intelligent and rational thought highly and he finds intelligent women to be the most attractive. However, those qualities are not very common among nobles, let alone noblewomen. This is why he is quite fond of mages, university students, scholars and skilled ambassadors.
15. Did they, or do they love their family?
He respects his family and is grateful for their life they had provided for him thus far but he does not love them.
I try not to imagine too much of the the details of my characters before RPGS come out because even putting aside things that I've decided on only tentatively or not at all, sometimes plans made before the game can go in somewhat different directions once I actually start playing once the characters and story can take on a little bit of a life of their own. But that said, so far the plan for my first Inquisitor is more or less this:
[Anton Trevelyan] - [Warrior or Rogue] - [Unknown] - [Male] - [Heterosexual]
1. Are they a practitioner of Andrastianism? Yes.
1b. If religious, are they zealots, devout, spiritual, or do they only give lip service? Devout.
2. Are they pro-Circle? Yes.
2a. If so, are they pro-Templar? Yes, mostly.
2b. Are they anti-Mage? No.
2c. Do they support the Circle, but also more independence for mages? Yes, somewhat.
3. Are they pro-Mage? No.
3a. Are they anti-Templar? No.
3b. Do they support Apostates, Maleficar, and/or Blood Mages? No.
3c. Do they support Tevinter style rule? No.
4. What is their opinion of:
4a. Nobility
4b. The Poor
- Neither of those two things deserve an overall opinion in his mind, only the individual examples of them.
5. What is their opinion of:
5a. The Qunari Faith - They seem to have some things worked out well, but they are very dangerous.
5b. Imperial Andrastianism - Whatever they once were, they are now hopelessly corrupt.
5c. The Old Gods - They have proven to be vile, sinister creatures.
5d. The Dalish Faith - Admirable, but mistaken. [/Bane]
5f. Atheism - Indifference, mainly.
6. What is their opinion of:
6a. Dwarves
6b. City Elves
6c. Dalish Elves
- These three he mainly feels pity for.
6d. Humans - They just represents the default to him, so I imagine he doesn't think anything specific about humanity.
6e. (the) Kossith - Qunari are inexorably tied to the advance of the Qun so he probably regards them with a great degree of caution and reservedness. Even "non-Qunari" Qunari are potentially very dangerous or formidable individuals.
7. What is their opinion of:
7a. Orlais - Their behavior has been problematic sometimes in the past, but they are an important bulwark for humanity against those that have threatened it.
7b. Ferelden - Fine I guess. As a player I still have a little bit of a soft spot for Ferelden (even if they are perhaps the blandest country) so that will probably still carry over to him.
7c. Tevinter - The enemy.
8. Are they idealistic or pragmatic? Most of my characters do tend to have a fairly strong tenancy to be rather idealistic. I may try to shift that slightly in the direction of pragmatism for him or another of my Inquisitors in this game, but it remains to be seen if I can consistently pull if off.
8a. Do the ends always justify the means? Not always.
8b. Do the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few? Yes.
8c. Would they sacrifice themselves for others? If necessary, of course.
9. What alignment are they? I imagine he at least sees himself something along the lines of Lawful Good.
10. How do they view their role as the Inquisitor? As an important responsibility.
11. Are they dutiful, or lazy? Dutiful.
12. Are they intelligent?
12a. Are they socially intelligent, and gifted at reading people?
12b. Are they academically intelligent, and widely versed?
12c. Are they wise, and do they possesses common sense?
12d. Are they adaptable, or unable to cope with sudden change?
12e. Are they skilled artistically?
- This category feels like something I'd have to wait until the game comes out to see.
13. Are they funny, or serious? I see him as probably being somewhat on the grim side.
14. Are they a romantic, or do they fear commitment? Unknown.
15. Did they, or do they love their family? Yes. (Presumably)
[Sheena Lavellan] - [Mage] - [29] - [Female] - [Lesbian]
Spoiler
I still remember my initial surprise when I saw that someone else thought that 'Freedom' would make for an apt name for an elven Inquisitor (namely you), although given the limited number of elven words available, I suppose we should have anticipated this.
Don't let it throw you off, though; despite the similarity of the names, the characters seem fairly dissimilar. Unless there's another Revas in the actual game, I think we should be okay. The only confusion should be left to the eventual Arlathvenn thread in November.
For me it was partly because I already associated "Revas" with being a name. Although, since it seems so popular, I'm having second thoughts about naming an elf that if I ever get around to making my fanfic. Everyone reading it would instinctively just go "This is all wrong! My Revas is nothing like this!"
I can take this to a new thread, if you prefer, but I was contemplating a Dalish PC (need an in game reason to ride a halla 
), but I'm having trouble convincing him that the peace conference is someplace he should be attending. I've done some searching for any details of the setup (not events in game, but where you're assumed to have started) and haven't found any. I was left wondering, why is a Dalish elf there? Would they be invited? Would his clan be there? Has his Keeper sent him off? Should I instead make sure he would be willing to hire himself out as a guard of some sort to some humans? Is it possible tears in the Fade happen at other locations (near his clan), unpleasant stuff happens, and he is spit out near the conference site?
*puzzles* It's easy to think of a motivation Elke might have to be present, but Aralan just doesn't want to go - at least as I've first imagined him. Heh.
I just finished Asunder the other day, I was thinking of making my Inquisitor's personality resemble Lambert's.
This seems kind of fun. Let me give it a shot for the character that I think will be my first playthrough:
[Talan Adaar] - [Two Handed Warrior] - [30's] - [Male] - [Gay]
1. Are they a practitioner of Andrastianism?
1a. If not, then what do they practice, if anything?
He will be non-religious. It's because I see him as not feeling a connection to Andrastianism on account of his race, but also, being Vashoth, not feeling a connection to the Qun either.
2. Are they pro-Circle?
2c. Do they support the Circle, but also more independence for mages?
I see him in this category. I think he will support the Circle, but also more independence for mages. I can see him getting along with Vivienne in this respect. He won't have much of a tolerance for oppression, which is how he will view the Templars.
3. Are they pro-Mage?
3a. Are they anti-Templar?
I think he will be anti-templar, but not necessarily in favor of the abolishment of the Circle.
4. What is their opinion of:
4a. Nobility
4b. The Poor
No strong opinion on either of these. Although, depending on the backstory of the Adaar Inquisitor, I can see this changing.
5. What is their opinion of:
5a. The Qunari Faith
He is going to have a strong skepticism of the Qun, probably on account of his parents having left the Qun.
5b. Imperial Andrastianism
5c. The Old Gods
5d. The Dalish Faith
He views all religion as pure superstition and holds no value in them.
5f. Atheism
He will be atheistic, preferring logic and first-hand experience over faith.
6. What is their opinion of:
6a. Dwarves
Supportive of dwarves, given that they have held the line against the darkspawn for centuries.
6b. City Elves
Sympathetic towards City Elves.
6c. Dalish Elves
Admiring of the Dalish devotion to their heritage, but also somewhat resentful as they remind him that his family has forsaken their cultural past.
6d. Humans
I suspect that he will be culturally assimilated with humans.
6e. (the) Kossith
He will be intrigued by them, particularly Iron Bull, as they represent his family's past. But on the same token, hesitant to trust them given what his family has told him of the Qun.
7. What is their opinion of:
7a. Orlais
7b. Ferelden
7c. Tevinter
No strong opinion on any of these. Anti-slavery view point will skew him against Tevinter. I'll have to learn more about the Adaar backstory to determine the rest of his views on the countries.
8. Are they idealistic or pragmatic?
8a. Do the ends always justify the means?
No, the ends do not justify the means.
8b. Do the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few?
No, this kind of thinking is what creates cultures like the Qunari. His family has warned him of this line of reasoning.
8c. Would they sacrifice themselves for others?
Yes, if it were someone he cared about or someone who couldn't defend themselves.
9. What alignment are they?
Like D&D alignment? If so, I'd say he will likely be Neutral Good.
10. How do they view their role as the Inquisitor?
I can't answer this until I know more about the backstory for the character.
11. Are they dutiful, or lazy?
Dutiful.
12. Are they intelligent?
12a. Are they socially intelligent, and gifted at reading people?
Yes. I always make sure that my characters have high persuasion skills.
12b. Are they academically intelligent, and widely versed?
Yes, I expect to play him as erudite and well-informed about history/culture/politics
12c. Are they wise, and do they possesses common sense?
Yes, I can view him as being even-tempered and logical. I also see him being someone who his companions turn to for support.
12d. Are they adaptable, or unable to cope with sudden change?
I can see him being either. I will have to see how the character develops, but I suspect it will be closer to the latter.
12e. Are they skilled artistically?
Nope. He will have no interest in art or artistic pursuits.
13. Are they funny, or serious?
13a. Is humor a defense mechanism?
13b. Do they try to be funny, and fail at it?
I think I'm going to play him with a wry sense of humor, but more diplomatic than sarcastic. I picture him more serious, but not overly so and every once in a while coming up with a killer wry, dry barb/response.
14. Are they a romantic, or do they fear commitment?
Definitely a romantic. He's looking for Mr. Right and will likely be choosing between Dorian (who is cultured, intelligent, and dashing) and Iron Bull (who represents his cultural heritage and is brutish and off-putting, yet irresistable).
15. Did they, or do they love their family?
I won't be able to answer this until I see who his family is and the backstory. I suspect that he will have loved his family.
[Lenny (Elf)] - [Rogue] - [34] - [Male] - [gay]
1. Are they a practitioner of Andrastianism?
Non-religious
2. Are they pro-Circle?
No
2b. Are they anti-Mage?
No
3. Are they pro-Mage?
Yes
3a. Are they anti-Templar?
only the corrupt ones (or ones that try to get in his way)
3b. Do they support Apostates, Maleficar, and/or Blood Mages?
Yes to apostates, no to maleficar, maybe on blood mages depends on what they are using it for...
3c. Do they support Tevinter style rule?
If it was a bit more regulated/moral. (no slaves for starters)
4. What is their opinion of:
4a. Nobility
Over rated
4b. The Poor
Under rated
5. What is their opinion of:
5a. The Qunari Faith
Doesn't give a flying f**k, unless they try to convert him. Then there will be blood.
5b. Imperial Andrastianism
Pretty much the same as above.
5c. The Old Gods
They are probably dragons waiting to be tainted for fun and profit. (minus the fun and profit)
5d. The Dalish Faith
Again, aint no body got time for dat!
5f. Atheism
I guess that's what this character would relate too, though he does have a faith that there are forces beyond our understanding, he just doesn't think any of the leading religions are quite on target at this point.
6. What is their opinion of:
6a. Dwarves
Short and hairy
6b. City Elves
Poor and under appreciated (generally)
6c. Dalish Elves
They move around a lot...
6d. Humans
they exist and some of them are hot (Dorian)
6e. (the) Kossith
Some of them are okay, some of them are not. (much like the other races)
7. What is their opinion of:
7a. Orlais
he hasn't formed much of an opinion at this time.
7b. Ferelden
Smelly, wet, and obsessed with Dogs...he's a cat person.
7c. Tevinter
It seems interesting, but given he's a Dalish elf he'd be a bit leery of visiting
8. Are they idealistic or pragmatic?
pragmatic I suppose
8a. Do the ends always justify the means?
No
8b. Do the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few?
Sometimes
8c. Would they sacrifice themselves for others?
probably not, but it depends on the situation
9. What alignment are they?
Chaotic Good
10. How do they view their role as the Inquisitor?
it is a burden. While he's glad to help save the world, he isn't thrilled that everyone will eventually expect him to make all the hard choices. He's very glad there are others to lean on for advice.
11. Are they dutiful, or lazy?
in the middle
12. Are they intelligent?
Yes
Quote12a. Are they socially intelligent, and gifted at reading people?
He thinks so, but we'll have to wait and see.
12b. Are they academically intelligent, and widely versed?
Probably not. He mainly learned the things he knows from experience and what his family could teach him. He can read, but he doesn't have all that much time to dedicate to it.
12c. Are they wise, and do they possesses common sense?
Yes
12d. Are they adaptable, or unable to cope with sudden change?
Depends on the change, but mostly yes
12e. Are they skilled artistically?
No
13. Are they funny, or serious?
depending on the situation, he prefers to embrace both sides, but only when practical
13a. Is humor a defense mechanism?
Certainly can be for most anyone, not just him.
13b. Do they try to be funny, and fail at it?
I suspect there will be a bit of both happening.
14. Are they a romantic, or do they fear commitment?
those seem like 2 different questions. You can be romantic and fear commitment or the other way around. But anyway...
He doesn't fear commitment, but I'm not sure how much of a romantic he will be. He will certainly be doing his best to woo Dorian, but who knows if there are options to be a true romantic (showing up with flowers, writing love notes, etc)
15. Did they, or do they love their family?
Sure. He probably gets annoyed with them at times (especially any overly religious ones)
[Character Name (Haven't decided yet) ( Human)] - [Not sure yet. Leaning Mage, but might be a warrior] - [Mid 20s] - [Male] - [Bi]
1. Are they a practitioner of Andrastianism?
1a. If not, then what do they practice, if anything?
Does not practice any religion. He won't be an Atheist, because I don't think being an Atheist makes too much sense in this universe. My Inquistor takes a wait and see approach. He thinks that no one truly knows what comes after death, or who/what created the world. And they won't budge from their Agnostic view points until they see the evidence for themselves.
2. Are they pro-Circle?
Definelty pro mage, but there needs to be laws in place to regulate the use of magic, but the Templars are not the answer.
3. Are they pro-Mage?
See above
4. What is their opinion of:
4a. Nobility- Mixed. Judges based on the person not just their class
4b. The Poor- Wants to help lift up as many people as he can, so he has a soft spot for the poor like any decent human being would.
5. What is their opinion of:
5a. The Qunari Faith- Dangerous and needs to be stomped out
5b. Imperial Andrastianism- Too preachy with too little evidence to support their version of God.
5c. The Old Gods- And interesting enigma
5d. The Dalish Faith- Right for them wrong for him.
5f. Atheism- Interesting but probably wrong. There is too much magic and and supernatural entities to dismiss all gods outright, though he would find it funny/pleasing if this ended up being the case.
6. What is their opinion of:
6a. Dwarves
6b. City Elves
6c. Dalish Elves
6d. Humans
6e. (the) Kossith
Tolerant of all the races, but has a deep disdain for the.... "order" the people of Qun try to force on others and the way they go about doing it.
7. What is their opinion of:
7a. Orlais
7b. Ferelden
7c. Tevinter
All countries he'd like to visit one day
8. Are they idealistic or pragmatic?
8a. Do the ends always justify the means? Depends on the ends and whats a stake.
8b. Do the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few? Usually but again it depends on who those few people are. Saving a single king instead of say a town is the kind of things that prevent wars. If you save a village of peasants, but let the king get assassinated then a war would start and many more innocent people would die as a result, so if the goal is to save as many people as possible I would save a single man, the king, to avoid war and death on a mass scale at the price of a few hundred people dying. Everything is shades of grey.
8c. Would they sacrifice themselves for others? Depends on who the other people are. If I sacrifice my inquisitor to save a handful of poor elven children then no he wouldn't. There is much more at stake and the demons would win if I die. And as a result those poor elves would die anyway. On the other hand killing the Arch Demon to save the world is a worthy sacrifice that is more important than any one person.
9. What alignment are they? Good, though others might not see him as such.
10. How do they view their role as the Inquisitor? As the one hope to save and unite a divided land
11. Are they dutiful, or lazy? Dutiful
12. Are they intelligent?
12a. Are they socially intelligent, and gifted at reading people?
12b. Are they academically intelligent, and widely versed?
12c. Are they wise, and do they possesses common sense?
12d. Are they adaptable, or unable to cope with sudden change?
12e. Are they skilled artistically?
Not sure on these yet. I think I'll find out as I play.
13. Are they funny, or serious?
13a. Is humor a defense mechanism?
13b. Do they try to be funny, and fail at it?
They try at humor. It's just natural to want to put a smile on other peoples faces.
14. Are they a romantic, or do they fear commitment?
A bit of both I think. Everyone wants to be loved by someone, but he is in a position where dying on the battlefield can happend any day at any moment and would feel terrible if he had to leave his loved ones behind. Sometimes he thinks its just easier to have friends in such troubled times. It would be easier to say goodbye and move on if something bad happened. At the same time people catch feelings. If you fall in love you fall in love. There is no stopping it.
15. Did they, or do they love their family? Very much so :-)
This is a really interesting idea, but I have no idea what my Inquisitors' personalities will be like. I will determine that stuff after I know what my characters look like, and what earlier Inquisitors were like. I'll do what I can of it, but most of the answers will be ????.
Perhaps one day, I will finish this.
[???? Trevelyan (Human)] - [Warrior] - [??] - [Male] - [Straight]
[???? Adaar (Qunari)] - [Mage] - [??] - [Female] - [Straight]
[???? Lavellan (Elf)] - [Rogue] - [??] - [Male] - [????]
[Aelwyn Trevelyan (Human)] - [Mage] - [??] - [Female] - [Bisexual]
[Bellanaris Lavallen] - [Rouge] - [30s] - [Female] - [Pansexual]
1. Are they a practitioner of Andrastianism?
She's a devout follower of the Dalish religion and believes in the philosophy of Andruil. She doesn't know much about Andrastianism and doesn't really want to learm
2. Are they pro-Circle?
No but she is pro mage and anti-templar. Bella thinks mages should be allowed to learn to control their magic from other mages free of Templar influence and the Circle. If a Circle must exist she thinks it should be voluntary and less prison-like
3. Are they pro-Mage?
Yes, she's pro mage and anti-templar. She supports apostates but not blood magic. And as far as Tevinter goes Bella hates everything they do on principle because of the enslavement of elves.
4. What is their opinion of:
She thinks nobility have a responsibility to selflessly help those below them, and believes all their politics and underhanded deals are something to be looked down on. Bella tends to get along with the poorer humans, especially those living in rural areas. She sees them as more humane then the nobility because, in her eyes, their poverty has taught them what's important. She'll go out of her way to help the poor.
5. What is their opinion of:
5a. The Qunari Faith--doesn't know much about it, wary because of what she's heard about their lack of a self
5b. Imperial Andrastianism--Doesn't like their way of converting non-humans. Past that doesn't know much and doesn't want to know
5c. The Old Gods-- it's connection to Tevinter makes her dislike it
5d. The Dalish Faith-- her own faith, believes in it devoutly and in a spiritual manner
5f. Atheism-- doesn't mind it, though she tends to see this among humans most often so she considers it something only humans do
6. What is their opinion of:
6a. Dwarves--Generally finds them agreeable and friendly, not so sure about the way they treat casteless. Has only interacted with surface dwarves in any meaningful way.
6b. City Elves-- Thinks they are doing what they have to in order to survive among humans, but would encourage them to demand better for themselves
6c. Dalish Elves-- Her people, views them as superior to humans in the forming of clans and their lack of a class system
6d. Humans-- Generally sees them a petty, the level of pettiness rising as social rank increases.
6e. (the) Kossith-- Hasn't had much experience with them, but thinks the Qun is strange
7. What is their opinion of:
7a. Orlais-- Hates the Great Game and all the political dealings that stereotype the country
7b. Ferelden-- Sees it as generally chaotic and lawless, past that isn't sure if she approves or disapproves
7c. Tevinter-- Hates the way they enslave elves and the way those who don't allow it to happen
8. Are they idealistic or pragmatic?
Generally she's a realist who believes the ends only seldom justify the means. The needs of the many (or 'clan' in her mind) outweigh those of the individual and she would sacrifice herself for someone who proves themselves a close friend and completely trustworthy--she won't throw away her life for just anyone.
9. What alignment are they?
Chaotic good
10. How do they view their role as the Inquisitor?
Bella isn't sure she's the best one for the job but she is determined to do her best by the group with what she has
11. Are they dutiful, or lazy?
Generally dutiful--she prefers to get tasks done as soon as possible.
12. Are they intelligent?
Bella is intelligent in the way most Dalish are--about her own people and surviving in a nomadic lifestyle. She has a slight knack for reading people even if she finds more humans slightly mystifying. She isn't academically intelligent, though she can read and write. Has never read any of the books humans might consider classic or important but is very wise with a lot of common sense. Change is something she's always had to adapt to having grown up a nomad, but because of that she never got the chance to become really artistic. She can sketch fairly well but it's nothing spectacular.
13. Are they funny, or serious?
Is more serious then funny, coming off as a bit of an Iron Lady. But she can take a joke with people she's really comfortable with.
14. Are they a romantic, or do they fear commitment?
Her ideal partner is a Dalish elf who is confident and yet wouldn't be afraid of her own confidence. In that way she's a romantic, but outside of that set future she's created for herself Bella can be a bit blind to other possibilities (like Cullen)
15. Did they, or do they love their family?
She does have a family, she was raised by her mother who was the warleader of her clan. Her father died when she was young and she never knew him. Other then that she considers her clan her family and hopefully will come to view the Inquisition as her family as well.
Lath ,male Dalish Hunter /Rogue , 30 years old , gay.
I can take this to a new thread, if you prefer, but I was contemplating a Dalish PC (need an in game reason to ride a halla
*puzzles* It's easy to think of a motivation Elke might have to be present, but Aralan just doesn't want to go - at least as I've first imagined him. Heh.
I hope there's a halla in-game; apparently, the Red Hart Halla is actually just a Red Hart (and not an actual halla); it disappointed me greatly.
As for the peace conference, I imagine the Dalish, Dwarven, and Vashoth may be in the general vicinity for reasons that may not have anything to do with the Chantry or the mages; it's simply speculation on my part, of course, but perhaps the player can decide on a number of reasons to explain their presence in the same area (since I think the developers stated that the player can choose elements of their backstory throughout the narrative), such as choosing the option for the Dalish to be there to investigate the apparition of Shartan in the ruins of the temple.
My first PC
Male, Elven, Mage.
Aged: probably mid 20's
Name: Undecided, I want something that is at least vaguely elvish sounding but nothing fits so far. It will probably be something that signifies forests or spirits.
Sexuality: gay
This one is for my second character.
Miriam Trevelyan, Human Female, Warrior, 27, Straight
Ellena Lavellan - Mage - Twenty Something - Female - Straight, but will go bi if I hate all the dudes
1. Are they a practitioner of Andrastianism? No
1b. If religious, are they zealots, devout, spiritual, or do they only give lip service? She follows Dalish beliefs, and would never convert to another religion, but she is open-minded
2. Are they pro-Circle? No
2b. Are they anti-Mage? No
2c. Do they support the Circle, but also more independence for mages? She believes in full independence for mages
3. Are they pro-Mage? Yes
3a. Are they anti-Templar? No, because there probably does need to be someone able to defend innocents from evil mages
3b. Do they support Apostates, Maleficar, and/or Blood Mages? As long as they aren't harming anyone
3c. Do they support Tevinter style rule? She's not a fan of Tevinter
4. What is their opinion of:
4a. Nobility Human nobility are probably the cause of most of the world's problems
4b. The Poor Need the help of people who are in a position to be able to do so
5. What is their opinion of:
5a. The Qunari Faith Doesn't know much about it, but it seems weird
5b. Imperial Andrastianism Not a fan
5c. The Old Gods They exist
5d. The Dalish Faith It's what she believes in
5f. Atheism Kind of silly, how else do you explain everything?
6. What is their opinion of:
6a. Dwarves They're short, but she hasn't met many
6b. City Elves She would like to see the Dalish elves support them more, she thinks the survival of her people depends on the Dalish and City elves becoming one people again
6c. Dalish Elves Thinks they're a bit stubborn and too focused on the past
6d. Humans Would like to hope they could be more open minded about sharing the world with other people, but knows that probably will never happen. So she'd like to meet humans who prove her hopes true, but is wary of them
6e. (the) Kossith Knows very little about them, so she's curious, but they seem dangerous
7. What is their opinion of:
7a. Orlais Not a huge fan, since they've harmed her people a lot in the past
7b. Ferelden She's optimistic about them, since The Hero of Ferelden, who they all love and respect, was a Dalish elf
7c. Tevinter Not a fan, since they harmed her people a lot in the past
8. Are they idealistic or pragmatic? Idealist
8a. Do the ends always justify the means? Not always, but sometimes they might have to
8b. Do the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few? Yes
8c. Would they sacrifice themselves for others? She'd like to think she could
9. What alignment are they? Somewhere between good and neutral
10. How do they view their role as the Inquisitor? It's her chance to prove herself, and that her ideals could work
11. Are they dutiful, or lazy? Dutiful
12. Are they intelligent?
12a. Are they socially intelligent, and gifted at reading people? I think so
12b. Are they academically intelligent, and widely versed? Well versed in Dalish lore and history, would have a Dalish skew on human events
12c. Are they wise, and do they possesses common sense? I think so
12d. Are they adaptable, or unable to cope with sudden change? Would probably take her a moment to adapt, but she'll save her freak outs for later
12e. Are they skilled artistically? Yes, she sings
13. Are they funny, or serious? Funny
13a. Is humor a defense mechanism? Definately
13b. Do they try to be funny, and fail at it? I don't think so
14. Are they a romantic, or do they fear commitment? Romantic, wants to commit to someone, but hasn't yet cos she feels she's meant to do more in life
15. Did they, or do they love their family? She did, but they're all dead.
Wow... this took me a lot longer than I thought. I'm a bit wary of detailing my character out too much, because the game will likely contradict it, but, here goes:
Margot Trevelyan - Human - Rogue (Artificer/Archer) - 25 - Female - Bisexual
1. Are they a practitioner of Andrastianism?
No
1a. If not, then what do they practice, if anything?
Nothing - she is an inventor, and believes in logic. While she does have a fascination with magical theory and mythology, she isn't sure if actual gods exist. I suppose you could call her agnostic.
1b. If religious, are they zealots, devout, spiritual, or do they only give lip service?
n.a.
2. Are they pro-Circle?
Not exactly.
2a. If so, are they pro-Templar?
No.
2b. Are they anti-Mage?
No.
2c. Do they support the Circle, but also more independence for mages?
The only circle she would support is one whose purpose is mandatory education, but where mages have the freedom to choose their path afterward.
3. Are they pro-Mage?
Yes.
3a. Are they anti-Templar?
Somewhat - though she doesn't hate them, she does believe they hold too much power, and is wary of any group whose authority comes from religion.
3b. Do they support Apostates, Maleficar, and/or Blood Mages?
Apostates, yes. She is wary of blood magic and maleficar. Though not against it, in theory, she sees it as a dangerous road, and isn't sure it could be handled responsibly.
3c. Do they support Tevinter style rule?
No. Though mages holding political power isn't something she's against, she doesn't believe any group should be the solitary voice.
4. What is their opinion of:
4a. Nobility
She is nobility, and was raised as such. She will tell you she hates them, but her upbringing has shaped her more than she would be willing to admit.
4b. The Poor
She admires them, and romanticizes their life. Her actual understanding of their reality is minimal.
5. What is their opinion of:
5a. The Qunari Faith
She opposes it, and sees it as tyrannical and oppressive.
5b. Imperial Andrastianism
She would blame (perhaps unfairly) modern Andrastianism on many of the world's current problems.
5c. The Old Gods
Interesting as a topic to study, but doesn't believe they are actual gods.
5d. The Dalish Faith
Similar to the above.
5f. Atheism
She respects it.
6. What is their opinion of:
6a. Dwarves
She respects them and is interested in their history, but would find them too mired in tradition and disagrees with the caste system.
6b. City Elves
She would say she sympathizes with them, but it's actually closer to pity. She might quietly look down on them for not trying harder to better themselves, because she doesn't really understand what it means to be oppressed.
6c. Dalish Elves
If she's never encountered them, she would probably romanticize their nomadic lifestyle, and respect their history. Upon meeting them though, I think she would find them too obsessed with the past, and would find their prejudice against humans annoying, if understandable.
6d. Humans
No opinion, as she is one - though she doesn't like the fact that any race has privilege over others.
6e. (the) Kossith
She is wary of them - not as a race, but as followers of the Qun, which rubs her the wrong way.
7. What is their opinion of:
7a. Orlais
A love hate relationship - loves the art/fashion/culture, hates the Game (even if she herself will manipulate others to do what she wants, if possible, to see it so blatantly will disturb her, and maybe question her own methods) and the way they treat those not part of the nobility.
7b. Ferelden
She admires their culture of equality, compared to Orlais, even if she finds it a bit backward.
7c. Tevinter
She doesn't know much about it - but what they do to their slaves horrifies her, and the culture of blood magic and mages in power kind of freaks her out.
8. Are they idealistic or pragmatic?
Idealistic, to the point where she might come across as naive and sheltered. I think she'll get more pragmatic as the game progresses, as many of her ideas of what the world is like are challenged.
8a. Do the ends always justify the means?
No.
8b. Do the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few?
No.
8c. Would they sacrifice themselves for others?
In the beginning, she'd probably like to think so, but I don't think it would be true. That will change as she grows up.
9. What alignment are they?
Neutral good at first, more chaotic good later.
10. How do they view their role as the Inquisitor?
It's something she does not want, at all, at first (so much for certain childish ideals of changing the world...) But as she sees the tragic nature of what is happening, and understands her power to stop it, she will embrace it as an opportunity to help the world and find her place in it.
11. Are they dutiful, or lazy?
Dutiful, once she gets over herself.
12. Are they intelligent?
Yes.
12a. Are they socially intelligent, and gifted at reading people?
She likes to think so, but she's been fairly sheltered - and dealing with a variety of people beyond the simpering nobles she's used to will confound her.
12b. Are they academically intelligent, and widely versed?
Extremely.
12c. Are they wise, and do they possesses common sense?
She is wise beyond her years, but probably lacks common sense,
12d. Are they adaptable, or unable to cope with sudden change?
Yes, she's a quick study.
12e. Are they skilled artistically?
Yes, she is good at drafting/drawing.
13. Are they funny, or serious?
She probably takes herself a bit too seriously.
13a. Is humor a defense mechanism?
No.
13b. Do they try to be funny, and fail at it?
Possibly.
14. Are they a romantic, or do they fear commitment?
No, and yes. She's a flirt, and has a casual attitude toward sex, but has never been in love before - and doesn't see herself as the type for such nonsense. I think falling in love will come as a shock to her, and she will fall pretty deep pretty fast. Hoping Solas is an LI, because I would love to see the poor sap she falls for be him.
15. Did they, or do they love their family?
Yes, though she loves them more when they are far away and not trying to direct her life.
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