Here, for your further character creation consideration, are a series of Character Background questions. Answer and submit to us as few or as many of these as you see fit - but the more you answer, the more we will know about you, and the more we will write with your character in mind. And the more answers that are substantive (not a one word "yes" or "no"), the more you'll get from us.
In addition to these, we strongly encourage a report of the character's life thus far, in whatever method you see fit. A bullet-pointed list is all you need, really, but more effort will be rewarded, as always.
For the questions below, it's a really enjoyable exercise to answer these in the voice of your character; not only does it give US a chance to start figuring out who you're playing, it gives you a chance to refine your character even more by speaking as them.
Background Questions
These are very much still in progress!
What's in a Name?
Name:
Nicknames:
Is this your "mortal" name as well as your "fae" name (or vice versa)?
— If not, what other names do you use?
Did you choose it yourself?
— And if so, why?
Or did someone else choose it for you?
Does your name have some additional significance to you or those around you (such as, you're named after a relative or something similar)?
Basic Statistics
Age:
Date of Birth:
Zodiac Sign (Solar):
— Do you believe in that sort of stuff? Do you think that sign fits you, or not?
Zodiac Sign (Chinese/Lunar):
— Same as above: do you believe in that sort of thing? Does your sign fit you?
Early Life
Where were you born?
Where were you raised?
Who is your father? Describe him.
Who is your mother? Describe her.
Do you have any siblings or other important family members?
Any supernatural family members - fellow Changelings or, perhaps, something else?
Are you still in contact with your family?
— Why or why not?
Supernatural Statistics
Kith:
Seeming:
When did you Chrysalis? What do you remember about that experience?
How long have you been aware of your Fae Nature?
Who (if anyone) was your mentor while you were a Fledge?
— Are you still in contact with that person?
Do you remember anything about your past lives?
— If so, what stands out most?
Do you have any chimera, companions, or treasures?
— Describe them.
— How did they come into your possession/companionship?
Politics
Are you politically active in the Duchy?
— Or somewhere else?
Are you affiliated with a Noble House, either as a member or through fealty to a member of a Noble House?
— If so, tell us how that came about.
How do you feel about the Resurgence (the return of the Sidhe)? For, against, or indifferent?
How about mortal politics? Do you pay attention to those?
Important Questions for the Player
(These questions are crucial; answering them for us will help us help you enjoy our game more. Which is what we're here for. And fill them out for every character you play. Sometimes, answers will be really different from character to character.)
What sorts of plots or problems in the Duchy can you envision your character really wanting to get involved in?
What sorts of things are likely to draw his/her interest?
— Make him/her angry?
— Make him/her delighted?
What sorts of things do you expect you're really going to enjoy approaching as this character?
Is there anything you'd really like to see from the game, while you're playing this character?
