101 Questions You Should Be Able to Answer About Your Character: James
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Basics
1. What is your full name? Do you have a nickname?
James Barret
2. How old are you? When is your birthday?
16. I was born April 29.
3. Where were you born? Where do you live now? Are you patriotic?
I was born here, in this city. I still live here. I guess...a normal
amount.
4. Who are/were your parents? (Names, occupations, personalities,
etc.)
My dad was John Fleming. He was an auto mechanic. I think he's one
of the best people I've ever known.
My mom is Rida Barret. She's a secretary. I think she's a little
shallow, but she's never really expressed herself much.
5. Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like?
No.
6. What is your occupation?
Student.
7. How tall are you? How much do you weigh?
I'm 5'6" and weigh about 120 pounds.
8. What color is your hair? What color are your eyes?
I have brown hair and green eyes.
9. What is your race?
White.
10. To which social class do you belong?
Middle...
11. Do you consider yourself to be attractive? Do others?
No. I don't think anyone does.
12. What is your style of dress?
...comfortable?
13. Do you have any scars? Tattoos? Birthmarks? Other unique physical
features?
No, none.
14. Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?
Well, I'm not very strong, but I've no allergies or anything like
that.
15. Are you right- or left-handed?
Right.
16. What does your voice sound like?
...like mine...?
17. What kind of vocabulary do you use?
Simple. I'm not that bright.
18. List three quirks or other defining characteristics.
1) I get distracted easily by the snow. 2) I get distracted easily by
almost anything when studying. 3) I hate coffee.
19. How often do you bathe? Do you wear perfumes?
Everyday, usually at night.
I don't wear perfume or cologne or anything like that!
20. What kind of facial expression do you commonly wear (dour glare,
wry smile, etc)?
I think a confused look.
21. Do you use body language? How?
When I'm nervous, I fidget, usually with my hands.
22. Do you have a commonly used saying?
I think I probably say what a lot...
Childhood
23. What is your earliest memory?
Of my dad, pulling me on a sleigh after a big snow storm.
24. How much schooling have you had? Did you enjoy it?
A few years of high school...I don't think I've ever enjoyed
learning. But Scott makes it's enjoyable...
25. Where did you learn most of your knowledge and skill?
...Scott...
26. How would you describe your childhood in general?
It was happy...until my dad died that is.
27. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
My dad.
28. When and with whom was your first kiss?
...withJames. On the hill that looks over the town the night he told,
well showed me that he is the rain god.
29. Are you a virgin? If not, when and with whom did you lose your
virginity?
...yes.
30. Do you have a notorious or celebrated ancestor? Does that affect
you?
No.
Influences
31. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?
My dad dying affected me a lot. I haven't really been able to pay
attention or care about school. I haven't been really happy since
then either. Except when I'm with Scott. He makes me happy!
32. What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Passing my classes so far.
33. What is your greatest regret?
Not spending more time with my dad. Maybe even stopping him that one
day we went to play in the snow. If we hadn't gone, he'd be alive
now...
34. What is the most embarrassing or shameful thing ever to happen to
you?
When in third grade, a bully, Bill Thompson, pushed me over when I was
standing in line to go to the bathroom, and I wet myself.
35. Do you have any secrets? If so, what are they?
Not really. Except from my parents but they wouldn't care anyway.
The ones I'm 'keeping' from them is that I'm basically failing out of
school...which they know now :( and that I'm gay. They aren't around
enough for me to tell them...and I doubt they'd care...although my
step-dad would probably not like having a gay step-son...
36. What is the most evil thing you have ever done?
Hate the rain.
37. When was the time you were the most frightened?
When I was stuck in the rain. Now, I know it was stupid, but I
couldn't help it then!
38. Have you ever traveled outside of your country? If so, to where?
No. I've stayed in this one city my whole life.
Beliefs
39. What is your alignment?
What do you mean? I'm a Taurus...?
40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?
I think deep down I am an optimist.
41. Do you believe in a god? If so, which one and why?
I believe in at least the rain god.
42. Do you believe in an afterlife?
Yes. My dad's an angel looking down and protecting me.
43. What is your greatest fear?
Letting my dad down...
44. What makes you angry? Sad? Happy? Why?
Studying used to make me angry and sad, but not so much anymore.
Thinking of my dad makes me both happy and sad. I miss him a lot...
45. Do you think people are basically good or basically evil?
Basically good.
46. What are your views on politics? Religion? Sex?
...I don't know! I don't like politics and religion makes my head
hurt.
*Note: studiously avoiding the sex question, just so you know. -
Editor*
47. What are your views on gambling, lying, theft, and killing?
They shouldn't be done! But, sometimes lying is the only way to not
get hurt...
48. How far will you go to defend your beliefs?
To the mini mart...?
49. How much do you value money?
My mom really values it, so I guess I do too...
50. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could
do?
Cheat on someone, or murder them.
51. Do you believe in self-sacrifice for the greater good?
Probably...
52. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?
I think so.
53. Are you superstitious?
A little.
54. How much do you respect the beliefs and opinions of others?
I generally think they are probably more founded than my beliefs and
opinions so I respect them.
55. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings?
Generally I'm pretty honest.
56. Do you have any biases or prejudices?
Not anymore. I love the rain <3
Dealing With Others
57. Who is the most important person in your life, and why?
...Scott. He's very important to me.
58. Who is the person you respect the most? Despise the most? Why?
Scott, he's very smart and nice and kind and ...just amazing.
59. Do you have a significant other? Who?
...I don't know. Maybe Scott...
60. Do you have a lot of friends? Who is your best friend?
No. I have almost none. Justin's been my best friend since the
beginning of high school...and Scott too!
61. How do you relate to members of the same race? Class? Sex?
Finely...?
62. How do you relate to members of a different race? Class? Sex?
...just as well as above...?
63. Have you ever been in love? If so, describe what happened.
I love my dad. Sometimes it's hard to bear how much I miss him.
I love Scott, too...just in a different way.
64. What do you look for in a potential lover?
whatkindaquestionisthis??!?
65. How close are you to your family?
Not very. After my dad died, my mom and I just kinda...drifted...
66. Do you want a marriage, family, and/or children?
I'm not sure. I'm too young to think of things like this!!
67. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?
Avoid conflict!
68. Are you a listener or a talker?
Listener.
Unless I'm nervous. Then I babble...
69. How long does it usually take for you to trust others?
Not very long on a basic level. But, on the deeper levels, it takes a
while.
70. Do you hold grudges?
I try not to.
71. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?
No. Never!
72. Do you like interacting with large groups of people?
No. Too many people makes me nervous.
73. How well do you express yourself?
I don't think I do it well at all!
74. How quickly do you judge others?
Not very quickly.
75. Do you care what others think of you?
Yes.
76. Do you have any enemies? How or why are they your enemy?
No...except maybe Mr. Brown!
Personal Taste and Opinions
77. What is your favorite pastime? Color? Food? Possession?
Sleeping. I like black and white... I love peanut butter and jelly
sandwiches. My favorite possession...? A photo of my dad and I on
one of our snow outings! And a few notes Scott wrote for me...
78. What are your preferences in arts and/or entertainment?
I like comedy movies!
79. Do you smoke, drink, go whoring, or use drugs? Why or why not?
No! Those are bad for you!
80. How do you spend a typical Saturday night?
Sleeping...
81. What is your most cherished fantasy?
Having my dad back. And being with Scott!
82. How long is your attention span?
...notverylong.
83. Do you laugh a lot? What do you find funny?
No, but I do love comedy movies! The ones most people call stupid. I
LOVE those!
84. Is there anything that shocks or offends you? If so, what?
People who hate others for no good reason!
85. How do you deal with stress?
Sleep. I love sleeping.
86. How much athletic ability do you have? Artistic?
None what-so-ever. On both counts!
87. Do you like animals? Do you like children?
Yes. I love bunnies and puppies the most.
...children are mean :(
88. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?
No...to both. I just kinda end up doing stuff...
89. What are your pet peeves?
...I'm not sure...
Self-Image
90. What is your greatest strength as a person? Weakness?
I don't think I have any strengths...and I have too many weaknesses to
count!
91. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
I'd be better.
92. Are you generally introverted or extroverted?
Introverted.
93. Do you like yourself?
...no.
94. Do you have a daily routine? How do you feel if your day is
interrupted?
I guess. I really don't mind being interrupted.
95. What goal do you most want to accomplish in the next six months?
Your lifetime?
...pass? Impress Scott. At least once!
96. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? 20 years?
...I'm not sure. I really don't think of the future...
97. If you could choose, how would you want to die?
...painlessly?
98. What is the one thing you would like to be remembered for after
your death?
I just want someone to remember that I lived...maybe not even that...
99. What three words would you use to best describe your personality?
Stupid, shy, un-ambitious.
100. What three words would others probably use to describe you?
Stupid, loser, un-ambitious.
101. Why are you risking your life to adventure?
...I didn't know I was...
Feel free to ask questions too!
Basics
1. What is your full name? Do you have a nickname?
James Barret
2. How old are you? When is your birthday?
16. I was born April 29.
3. Where were you born? Where do you live now? Are you patriotic?
I was born here, in this city. I still live here. I guess...a normal
amount.
4. Who are/were your parents? (Names, occupations, personalities,
etc.)
My dad was John Fleming. He was an auto mechanic. I think he's one
of the best people I've ever known.
My mom is Rida Barret. She's a secretary. I think she's a little
shallow, but she's never really expressed herself much.
5. Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like?
No.
6. What is your occupation?
Student.
7. How tall are you? How much do you weigh?
I'm 5'6" and weigh about 120 pounds.
8. What color is your hair? What color are your eyes?
I have brown hair and green eyes.
9. What is your race?
White.
10. To which social class do you belong?
Middle...
11. Do you consider yourself to be attractive? Do others?
No. I don't think anyone does.
12. What is your style of dress?
...comfortable?
13. Do you have any scars? Tattoos? Birthmarks? Other unique physical
features?
No, none.
14. Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?
Well, I'm not very strong, but I've no allergies or anything like
that.
15. Are you right- or left-handed?
Right.
16. What does your voice sound like?
...like mine...?
17. What kind of vocabulary do you use?
Simple. I'm not that bright.
18. List three quirks or other defining characteristics.
1) I get distracted easily by the snow. 2) I get distracted easily by
almost anything when studying. 3) I hate coffee.
19. How often do you bathe? Do you wear perfumes?
Everyday, usually at night.
I don't wear perfume or cologne or anything like that!
20. What kind of facial expression do you commonly wear (dour glare,
wry smile, etc)?
I think a confused look.
21. Do you use body language? How?
When I'm nervous, I fidget, usually with my hands.
22. Do you have a commonly used saying?
I think I probably say what a lot...
Childhood
23. What is your earliest memory?
Of my dad, pulling me on a sleigh after a big snow storm.
24. How much schooling have you had? Did you enjoy it?
A few years of high school...I don't think I've ever enjoyed
learning. But Scott makes it's enjoyable...
25. Where did you learn most of your knowledge and skill?
...Scott...
26. How would you describe your childhood in general?
It was happy...until my dad died that is.
27. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
My dad.
28. When and with whom was your first kiss?
...withJames. On the hill that looks over the town the night he told,
well showed me that he is the rain god.
29. Are you a virgin? If not, when and with whom did you lose your
virginity?
...yes.
30. Do you have a notorious or celebrated ancestor? Does that affect
you?
No.
Influences
31. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?
My dad dying affected me a lot. I haven't really been able to pay
attention or care about school. I haven't been really happy since
then either. Except when I'm with Scott. He makes me happy!
32. What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Passing my classes so far.
33. What is your greatest regret?
Not spending more time with my dad. Maybe even stopping him that one
day we went to play in the snow. If we hadn't gone, he'd be alive
now...
34. What is the most embarrassing or shameful thing ever to happen to
you?
When in third grade, a bully, Bill Thompson, pushed me over when I was
standing in line to go to the bathroom, and I wet myself.
35. Do you have any secrets? If so, what are they?
Not really. Except from my parents but they wouldn't care anyway.
The ones I'm 'keeping' from them is that I'm basically failing out of
school...which they know now :( and that I'm gay. They aren't around
enough for me to tell them...and I doubt they'd care...although my
step-dad would probably not like having a gay step-son...
36. What is the most evil thing you have ever done?
Hate the rain.
37. When was the time you were the most frightened?
When I was stuck in the rain. Now, I know it was stupid, but I
couldn't help it then!
38. Have you ever traveled outside of your country? If so, to where?
No. I've stayed in this one city my whole life.
Beliefs
39. What is your alignment?
What do you mean? I'm a Taurus...?
40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?
I think deep down I am an optimist.
41. Do you believe in a god? If so, which one and why?
I believe in at least the rain god.
42. Do you believe in an afterlife?
Yes. My dad's an angel looking down and protecting me.
43. What is your greatest fear?
Letting my dad down...
44. What makes you angry? Sad? Happy? Why?
Studying used to make me angry and sad, but not so much anymore.
Thinking of my dad makes me both happy and sad. I miss him a lot...
45. Do you think people are basically good or basically evil?
Basically good.
46. What are your views on politics? Religion? Sex?
...I don't know! I don't like politics and religion makes my head
hurt.
*Note: studiously avoiding the sex question, just so you know. -
Editor*
47. What are your views on gambling, lying, theft, and killing?
They shouldn't be done! But, sometimes lying is the only way to not
get hurt...
48. How far will you go to defend your beliefs?
To the mini mart...?
49. How much do you value money?
My mom really values it, so I guess I do too...
50. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could
do?
Cheat on someone, or murder them.
51. Do you believe in self-sacrifice for the greater good?
Probably...
52. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?
I think so.
53. Are you superstitious?
A little.
54. How much do you respect the beliefs and opinions of others?
I generally think they are probably more founded than my beliefs and
opinions so I respect them.
55. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings?
Generally I'm pretty honest.
56. Do you have any biases or prejudices?
Not anymore. I love the rain <3
Dealing With Others
57. Who is the most important person in your life, and why?
...Scott. He's very important to me.
58. Who is the person you respect the most? Despise the most? Why?
Scott, he's very smart and nice and kind and ...just amazing.
59. Do you have a significant other? Who?
...I don't know. Maybe Scott...
60. Do you have a lot of friends? Who is your best friend?
No. I have almost none. Justin's been my best friend since the
beginning of high school...and Scott too!
61. How do you relate to members of the same race? Class? Sex?
Finely...?
62. How do you relate to members of a different race? Class? Sex?
...just as well as above...?
63. Have you ever been in love? If so, describe what happened.
I love my dad. Sometimes it's hard to bear how much I miss him.
I love Scott, too...just in a different way.
64. What do you look for in a potential lover?
whatkindaquestionisthis??!?
65. How close are you to your family?
Not very. After my dad died, my mom and I just kinda...drifted...
66. Do you want a marriage, family, and/or children?
I'm not sure. I'm too young to think of things like this!!
67. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?
Avoid conflict!
68. Are you a listener or a talker?
Listener.
Unless I'm nervous. Then I babble...
69. How long does it usually take for you to trust others?
Not very long on a basic level. But, on the deeper levels, it takes a
while.
70. Do you hold grudges?
I try not to.
71. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?
No. Never!
72. Do you like interacting with large groups of people?
No. Too many people makes me nervous.
73. How well do you express yourself?
I don't think I do it well at all!
74. How quickly do you judge others?
Not very quickly.
75. Do you care what others think of you?
Yes.
76. Do you have any enemies? How or why are they your enemy?
No...except maybe Mr. Brown!
Personal Taste and Opinions
77. What is your favorite pastime? Color? Food? Possession?
Sleeping. I like black and white... I love peanut butter and jelly
sandwiches. My favorite possession...? A photo of my dad and I on
one of our snow outings! And a few notes Scott wrote for me...
78. What are your preferences in arts and/or entertainment?
I like comedy movies!
79. Do you smoke, drink, go whoring, or use drugs? Why or why not?
No! Those are bad for you!
80. How do you spend a typical Saturday night?
Sleeping...
81. What is your most cherished fantasy?
Having my dad back. And being with Scott!
82. How long is your attention span?
...notverylong.
83. Do you laugh a lot? What do you find funny?
No, but I do love comedy movies! The ones most people call stupid. I
LOVE those!
84. Is there anything that shocks or offends you? If so, what?
People who hate others for no good reason!
85. How do you deal with stress?
Sleep. I love sleeping.
86. How much athletic ability do you have? Artistic?
None what-so-ever. On both counts!
87. Do you like animals? Do you like children?
Yes. I love bunnies and puppies the most.
...children are mean :(
88. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?
No...to both. I just kinda end up doing stuff...
89. What are your pet peeves?
...I'm not sure...
Self-Image
90. What is your greatest strength as a person? Weakness?
I don't think I have any strengths...and I have too many weaknesses to
count!
91. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
I'd be better.
92. Are you generally introverted or extroverted?
Introverted.
93. Do you like yourself?
...no.
94. Do you have a daily routine? How do you feel if your day is
interrupted?
I guess. I really don't mind being interrupted.
95. What goal do you most want to accomplish in the next six months?
Your lifetime?
...pass? Impress Scott. At least once!
96. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? 20 years?
...I'm not sure. I really don't think of the future...
97. If you could choose, how would you want to die?
...painlessly?
98. What is the one thing you would like to be remembered for after
your death?
I just want someone to remember that I lived...maybe not even that...
99. What three words would you use to best describe your personality?
Stupid, shy, un-ambitious.
100. What three words would others probably use to describe you?
Stupid, loser, un-ambitious.
101. Why are you risking your life to adventure?
...I didn't know I was...
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