Euyleia's character construction thread

[Euryleia]

Gracious, Dean. I had no idea you were so excited by my prose.

Here is my character construction:

Character One
1) Name and nickname – unknown, called Bura by her rescuers as it means an unpredictable wind that blows from the north. It is an allusion to the storm that brought her unconscious body to shore along with the detritus of her small boat.
2) Age – unknown, thought to be late 20’s
3) Gender - female
3a) Orientation – unknown, appears afraid of men so possibly lesbian
4) Ethnicity – unknown, her skin is darker and her hair is curlier than the Carians
5) Social class/time period – unknown social class, far past time period
6) Occupation – unknown, she has intermittent knowledge of herbs and plants so perhaps a healer or a cook
7) Education – unknown, she doesn’t speak the same language as the Carians
8) Hobbies – unknown, during her recovery she was unfit and, once the slavers arrived, there was no time for leisure
9) Musical tastes – unknown, she does have persistent headaches from the head injury, so she avoids loud noises
10) Favorite books/TV shows – unknown, language barrier in place
11) Favorite food – unknown, many foods and spices seem to be new to her
12) Favorite drink – unknown, she avoids the fermented milk favored by the Carians.
13) Living arrangements – initially living in the healer’s tent, as she recovered from her wounds, then in a slave coffle with the other captured slaves, now as a companion to the princess
14) Marital/relationship status – unknown, her previous life is a blank
15) Dress style – her clothes were in tatters when she washed ashore, she only has what was given to her by charity.
16) Peculiar habits and mannerisms (at least 6)
a) She tends to pinch the bridge of her nose a lot because of the constant head pain.
b) Chronic insomnia
c) She squints in sunlight, as bright light intensifies the ache in her skull
d) She refuses to put on the skirts of the women and only wears the trousers of the men
e) She is afraid of dogs that wander around the village
f) She picks up things she doesn’t recognize and puts them in her mouth to taste
17) Strengths (4 prioritized)
a) Physically strong. Even freshly fished from the ocean, she is taller and stronger than her rescuers.
b) Smart. Without a common language, she manages to get her point across
c) Swims like a fish
d) Resiliency—despite being in a strange land with no memory, doesn’t give up hope
18) Weaknesses (3 prioritized can overlap with strengths should be compatible)
a) Impatience. She is very frustrated by the pace of her recovery.
b) Arrogance. Even not knowing who she is, she does not show respect for position, title or status.
c) Bored. She wanders off when people talk to her because she doesn’t understand the language.
19) What does he/she want most? To regain her memory and return to her home.
20) What is keeping him/her from getting it? Amnesia from the injury and being sold into slavery.

Character Two
1) Name and nickname – Temisia, called Missy by her brother
2) Age - 37
3) Gender - female
3a) Orientation - bisexual
4) Ethnicity – typical Persian with long, dark hair, a straight nose, and flawless, creamy skin
5) Social class/time period – Princess by birth and Queen by marriage to her brother
6) Occupation – secondary ruler of the Kingdom of Caria
7) Education – highest possible and in all subjects from astronomy to architecture to dancing and war craft
8) Hobbies – horseback riding and sailing
9) Musical tastes - prefers single instruments (flute, harp, drum) to large band productions
10) Favorite books/TV shows – she likes myths and hero sagas
11) Favorite food – figs eaten with a little sweetened milk
12) Favorite drink – loves wine
13) Living arrangements – lives with her brother, who is also her husband
14) Marital/relationship status - married
15) Dress style – generally formal, as she is royalty
16) Peculiar habits and mannerisms (at least 6)
a) bathes at least twice a day when possible
b) chews on her hair when she thinks
c) doesn’t like eating the same thing twice, regularly fires the chefs
d) likes to wander the markets and bazaars icognito
e) requires daily massages
f) loves the feel of silk against her skin
17) Strengths (4 prioritized)
a) Ability to think strategically
b) Sailing expertise/knowledge of naval warfare
c) Very smart
d) Love of her brother
18) Weaknesses (3 prioritized can overlap with strengths should be compatible)
a) Possible infertility
b) Has a soft heart for slaves and is constantly trying to free them
c) No patience for fools
19) What does he/she want most? True love
20) What is keeping him/her from getting it? The responsibilities of her position

Character Three
1) Name and nickname - Solus
2) Age - 40
3) Gender - male
3a) Orientation - straight
4) Ethnicity – typical Persian
5) Social class/time period – royalty, far past
6) Occupation – King and ruler of Caria
7) Education – while given the highest possible in statecraft, he was not a good student
8) Hobbies – hunting and model making
9) Musical tastes – doesn’t so much care for musicians but for the nubile dancers that perform with them.
10) Favorite books/TV shows – enjoys reading histories, especially the ones about his family
11) Favorite food – lamb, cooked in any possible way
12) Favorite drink – pomegranate juice
13) Living arrangements – lives with his sister, who is also his wife
14) Marital/relationship status – married to his sister
15) Dress style – very formal, as befitting royalty
16) Peculiar habits and mannerisms (at least 6)
a) Builds models of buildings, cities, and armies
b) Likes to smoke hashish before sex
c) Is very vain and admires himself in any piece of polished metal he passes
d) Always wears purple
e) Sleeps in as often as possible
f) Constantly strokes his beard
17) Strengths (4 prioritized)
a) Listens and takes advice from sister and councilors
b) Warrior skills—swordplay, archery, riding, fighting, etc
c) Self confidence
d) Highly honorable
18) Weaknesses (3 prioritized can overlap with strengths should be compatible)
a) Gets seasick easily
b) Elevated sense of his own importance
c) Short temper
19) What does he/she want most? An heir
20) What is keeping him/her from getting it? His sister isn’t getting pregnant and the bastard children of his affairs seem to die with astounding regularity