0 comments I feel like the more planning I do for this thing, the easier it'll be.  But planning is hard.  I've been trying to write an outline, but so far all I have is a blank page.  I feel pressure about the outline, because I feel like it makes me come up with everything that will go into the story at one moment.  I need time to think those things over.  It would guide me well if I actually had enough ideas to get me past 50k.  And I could always add things as I go along, I suppose.  That's just not as organized! 
I will get this outline done, though.  I need SOME kind of guide.  And something to press me for ideas.  I don't want to be in the middle of November, going 'Wow, wtf are they gonna do now?' 

First, some procrastination.... I need to get to know my characters really well.  So I will fill out this survey for Isaac.  It's really freaking long.  I will be shocked if anyone reads the whole thing other than myself.  XD

BASICS




1. What is your full name? Do you have a nickname?
Isaac Wilson.  Sometimes my sisters will call me Izzy.

2. How old are you? When is your birthday?
I'm 26, and my birthday is September 1. 

3. Where were you born? Where do you live now? Are you patriotic?
I was born in Wren, and I still live there.  I guess you could call me patriotic. 

4. Who are/were your parents? (Names, occupations, personalities, etc.)
My mom's name is Lucy, and she owns a clothing shop.  She's very loving and generous, like any mother should be.  My dad is Kennedy.  He's a mechanic, and a great role model.

5. Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like?
Two sisters:  Holly and Elisabeth.  They have their quirks, but they're good people.

6. What is your occupation?
Freelance stuff mostly.

7. How tall are you? How much do you weigh?
I'm 5'11", around 170 pounds.

8. What color is your hair? What color are your eyes?
Brown.  Blue.

9. What is your race?
A mix of a lot of things European. 

10. To which social class do you belong?
My family has never had to go hungry, but we don't exactly have the nicest of everything.  I'd say lower middle class.

11. Do you consider yourself to be attractive? Do others?
I look decent. 

12. What is your style of dress?
Whatever is comfortable and functional.

13. Do you have any scars? Tattoos? Birthmarks? Other unique physical features?
Nothing other than little scars on my arms that come from work.

14. Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?
Nope

15. Are you right- or left-handed?
Right

16. What does your voice sound like?
I never really think of what my voice sounds like.  A man's?

17. What kind of vocabulary do you use?
Normal vocabulary?

18. List three quirks or other defining characteristics.
I'm deaf in one ear and I hate trains. 

19. How often do you bathe? Do you wear perfumes?
I try to at least every week.  I don't think anyone around here wears perfume.

20. What kind of facial expression do you commonly wear (dour glare, wry smile, etc)?
A....normal expression?  I look content.

21. Do you use body language? How?
Sometimes, depends on the subject.

22. Do you have a commonly used saying?
No



CHILDHOOD



23. What is your earliest memory?
I fell out of a tree and sprained my ankle when I was about four.

24. How much schooling have you had? Did you enjoy it?
Not that much.  Mostly things my parents have taught me or that I've picked up in the Liberation.  It was all good stuff.

25. Where did you learn most of your knowledge and skill?
Probably both from my dad and the Liberation.

26. How would you describe your childhood in general?
As good as it could be when growing up in a war.

27. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I can barely remember.  A mechanic like my dad, I think.

28. When and with whom was your first kiss?
I was fourteen, and the girl was Frances Avery.  It was embarrassing.

29. Are you a virgin? If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity?
No.  I'd rather not tell that story.

30. Do you have a notorious or celebrated ancestor? Does that affect you?
I don't even know who my ancestors are before my grandparents.  I doubt it.



INFLUENCES



31. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?
The entire war.  I wouldn't be the same without it.

32. What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Being able to provide for myself.

33. What is your greatest regret?
Not trying to help my people sooner.

34. What is the most embarrassing or shameful thing ever to happen to you?
...I'd rather not tell that story either.

35. Do you have any secrets? If so, what are they?
Being a part of the Liberation, I guess.  It's a secret to some people.

36. What is the most evil thing you have ever done?
I don't think I've ever done anthing evil...

37. When was the time you were the most frightened?
I was about ten and some troops from Zenobia came to Wren.  Some houses were burned and men were taken.  I was afraid my dad would be one of them.

38. Have you ever traveled outside of your country? If so, to where?
Nope.  No one goes outside the country really.



BELIEFS



39. What is your alignment?
I don't know what you'd call it.

40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?
Usually optimistic.

41. Do you believe in a god?
Yes.

42. Do you believe in an afterlife?
Yes

43. What is your greatest fear?
Losing the people I love.

44. What makes you angry? Sad? Happy? Why?
Zenobia makes me angry, seeing people suffer makes me sad.  Handgliding and sewing make me happy.

45. Do you think people are basically good or basically evil?
Mostly good at the beginning.

46. What are your views on politics?
Monarchies are stupid.

47. What are your views on gambling, lying, theft, and killing?
If it needs to be done, it's gotta be done.

48. How far will you go to defend your beliefs?
I won't force them on others, but I won't let anyone else's beliefs be forced onto me.

49. How much do you value money?
Not much at all.  You can't eat money and it doesn't have much use here.

50. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do?
Turn your back on someone you care about.

51. Do you believe in self-sacrifice for the greater good?
Yes.

52. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?
It's a nice idea, but no.

53. Are you superstitious?
Yes


54. How much do you respect the beliefs and opinions of others?
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion.  As long as it's not hurting anyone.

55. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings?
Pretty honest.

56. Do you have any biases or prejudices?
I have a pretty strong biase against Zenobians.



DEALING WITH OTHERS



57. Who is the most important person in your life, and why?
My family are all important to me.

58. Who is the person you respect the most? Despise the most? Why?
I respect my parents the most.  I despise King Julian II.

59. Do you have a significant other? Who? Why?
No.

60. Do you have a lot of friends? Who is your best friend?
Everyone in the Liberation I'm on good terms with, but I dont really have a best friend.

61. How do you relate to members of the same race? Class? Sex?
We tend to get along.  Many of them are my friends.

62. How do you relate to members of a different race? Class? Sex?
I don't think I could ever relate to a Zenobian, but I try and stay polite if things are civil.

63. Have you ever been in love? If so, describe what happened.
No.

64. What do you look for in a potential lover?
There has to be trust there.

65. How close are you to your family?
Very close.

66. Do you want a marriage, family, and/or children?
Yes I do.

67. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?
If it can't be avoided, I'm not gonna beat myself up over it.  But I like people to agree.

68. Are you a listener or a talker?
A bit of both, I guess.

69. How long does it usually take for you to trust others?
Not that long.  Hope that never comes back to bite me in the ass.

70. Do you hold grudges?
Only against the Zenobians.

71. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?
If I need to.

72. Do you like interacting with large groups of people?
Yes.

73. How well do you express yourself?
I've never had a problem doing it.

74. How quickly do you judge others?
Not too quickly.
75. Do you care what others think of you?
Yes.

76. Do you have any enemies? How or why are they your enemy?
Zenobians, for oppressing my people.



PERSONAL TASTE AND OPINIONS



77. What is your favorite pastime? Color? Food? Possession?
I like spending time with my family, playing games, or handgliding.  My favorite color is brown.  I like anything sweet, and my favorite possession is my goggles.

78. What are your preferences in arts and/or entertainment?
Any kind of game entertains me.  Music is good too.

79. Do you smoke, drink, go whoring, or use drugs? Why or why not?
I don't drink, mostly because I hate the taste.

80. How do you spend a typical Saturday night?
In a Liberation meeting.

81. What is your most cherished fantasy?
My countrry free of Zenobians.

82. How long is your attention span?
Pretty long.

83. Do you laugh a lot? What do you find funny?
I laugh an okay amount.  There are lots of things I find funny.

84. Is there anything that shocks or offends you? If so, what?
I don't get shocked very often.  But the Zenobians offend me.

85. How do you deal with stress?
I don't, really.

86. How much athletic ability do you have? Artistic?
I'm not all that artistic, but I'm pretty athletic.

87. Do you like animals? Do you like children?
Yes.

88. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?
I'd rather have a plan.

89. Do you have a pet? If so, what is his/her name? Species? Fur color? Etc…
No.



SELF-IMAGE



90. What is your greatest strength as a person? Weakness?
I am very determined.  Biggest weakness would probably be trusting people too early.

91. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
I'd like to be more confident.

92. Are you generally introverted or extroverted?
More extroverted.

93. Do you like yourself?
Sure

94. Do you have a daily routine? How do you feel if your day is interrupted?
Yeah, but it's not that rigid.  So no big deal if I'm off track.

95. What goal do you most want to accomplish in the next six months? Your lifetime?
Make some move against Zenobia.

96. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? 20 years?
I hope that we can stop Zenobia sometime soon.  And I'd also like to have my own family.

97. If you could choose, how would you want to die?
Peacefully, in my sleep.

98. What is the one thing you would like to be remembered for after your death?
The mission of capturing the Prince.

99. What three words would you use to best describe your personality?
Patient, sociable and motivated.

100. What three words would others probably use to describe you?
Helpful, friendly, and adventuresome.

101. Why are you risking your life to adventure?
To benifit my country.