WARNING: Following Questionaire is subject to having it's contents changed or added upon, based on Mervyl's exploits.
Introduction
Give a two or three word description of yourself. (Describe your character's concept.)
Young, power driven teen.
Do you have any nicknames, street names, titles, or nom de plume?
Skull face (which he hates), Emporer
What is your full birth name?
Mervyl Masters (Real name is unknown/never given)
Where do you live?
Lives on campus at Evanier Prepatory School.
Why do you live there?
Was adopted by some of it's sponsers due to his potential.
What do you perceive as your greatest strength?
A tactical mind that can use an already devastating power in unorthodox ways.
What do you perceive as your greatest weakness?
Thinks too much at times. Is often limited when no metal is around.
Physical Traits
How old are you? (Chronological age as well as age category.)
16 (will turn 17 soon)
What is your sex?
Male
What is your race?
African American
How tall are you?
6'6"
How much do you weigh?
257
What is your general body type, frame, bone structure, and poise?
Medium build, Facial bone structure is pointy, making his face almost resemble a skull.
What is your skin colour?
Brown, but lightens when more Magnetic energy is gathered.
What is your hair colour?
n/a
What is your hair style?
n/a
Do you have any facial hair?
no
What is your eye colour?
Pure white with no iris.
How attractive are you?
Not too attractive. His face isn't freakish, but it's not normal neither.
What is your most distinguishing feature?
His eyes. When he looks at someone with a glare, he potentially scares the crap out of them.
Do you have any scars, tattoos, or birthmarks?
No.
What is your handedness (left/right/ambidextrous)?
Right handed.
Do you resemble some currently known person?
Almost has the face of Vin-Diesel.
What kind of clothing do you wear?
Hooded sweater. Sleaveless in warm weather. Normal, non brand name jeans.
Do you wear makeup?
WHAT!? NO! What's wrong with you!?!?!?!?
What sort of vocal tone do you have?
Deep tone, almost commanding.
History
Where is your homeland?
Freedom City, USA
Are you aware of its history?
Yes
Are you patriotic or a social outcast?
Middle Ground. Is respectful of the freedom USA represents, but isn't a 'flag wearer'.
What are your opinion of home?
Hypocratic and in need to be strenthened while pruning what makes it weak.
Where is your home town?
Freedom City
Are your real reasons for becoming an adventurer different from what you tell others?
No. Mervyl general DOES want to be stronger.
How far would you go to keep such secrets from being revealed? What would you do if the truth became known?
What do you fear would occur if the truth became known?
Do you have any particularly high or low ability scores?
Strength and Constitution are at 10. Intelligence is highest at 18
How have these scores affected your life so far?
Mervyl's low strength are due to his reliabilty of using Magnetic control to lift things. His high intelligence comes from heavy study.
What about your race, growing up were you in the majority or a minority?
Mervyl grew up isolated. He wasn't allowed to get around much. When he did, he was a loner, taking private walks.
Did this impact your outlook in any way?
Mervyl has spent yuears studying and training. Through this, he has grown strong. He fails to see just how ANYTHING can survive if it doesn't work at getting strong.
How do you feel about other races?
Mervyl isn't racist or particular.
Were there any traumatic experiences in your early years (death of a family member, abandonment, orphaned at an early age)?
Mervyl is curious of his birth parents and why they abandoned him.
Briefly describe a defining moment in your childhood and how it influenced your life.
Mervyl lifted up a semi truck by accident when he accidentally tripped and skined his knee. He tossed the truck a mile in the air and the resulting crash nearly killed a dozen people. This was Mervyl's first glance at just how powerful he is.
What stupid things did you do when you were younger?
Once giving in to temptation, Mervyl tried to use his powers to breakdown an ATM. In broad daylight. Fortunately, all he did was turn it off, cause a cop walked just around the corner and would've caught him.
Which toys from your childhood have you kept?
Why? What do they mean to you? If you didn't keep any, why not? What did you do to them all?
Do you have any deep, dark secrets in the past that may come back to haunt you?
Are you who you claim to be?
Yes
Do you have any sort of criminal record?
No
How do you view the heroes/legends of your country?
Mervyl look at them based on their 'suposed' accomplishments and possible motives. Mervyl doesn't believe that people would 'selflessly' save lives. There is always an ul;terior motive. Always. Heroes are the biggest hypercrites of the bunch. Jerks.
Family
Who were your parents?
Unknown
Were you raised by them? If not, then why didn't they and who did raise you?
Mervyl's mother died at child birth and his Father disapeared mysteriously. Mervyl was reared in an orphanage and after he mistakenly caused the orphange to collapse, he was craddle robbed by advocates of the Shadow Acadamy.
What was their standing in the community?
n/a
Did your family stay in one area or move around a lot?
n/a
How did you get along with their parents?
Mervyl was feaful of those that raised him. He knew that if he pissed them off, he was out in the streets with nowhere to go.
How would your parents describe you? Answer this in the voice of your mother, then in your father's.
n/a
Do you have any siblings? If so how many and what were their names? How did you get along with each of your siblings?
No
What was your birth position in the family?
n/a
List all current knowledge of family locations, spouses, children, birth dates, schooling, and any important incidents that only you and they might remember.
Mervyl was privately Tutored.
Do you stay in touch with them or have you become estranged?
Estranged
Do you love or hate one member of the family in particular?
Mervyl is an eyelash of hating his parents for abandoning them. He keeps this to himself and pretends to be indifferent.
Is any member of the family special to you in any way (perhaps, as a confidant, mentor, or arch-rival)?
n/a
Are there any black (or white) sheep in the family (including you)?
n/a
If so, who are they and how did they "gain" the position?
Do you have a notorious or celebrated ancestor?
If so, what did this person do to become famous or infamous?
Do you try to live up to the reputation of your ancestor, try to live it down, or ignore it?
Do you ever want to have a family of your own someday?
Yes, Mervyl would love to have a son that he could pass the torch to, some day.
Would anything change your mind on this issue and if so, what?
What type of person would be your ideal mate?
Someone strong, who is independent minded, yet supportive and (secretly) caring.
Relationships
Do you have any close friends? If so, who and what are they like?
No.
What is the history of their relationship(s) with you?
Do you currently have a best friend whom you would protect with your reputation or your life?
Not currently, no.
If so, who are they and what caused you to feel so close to them? What would have to happen for you to end this relationship?
Do you have any bitter enemies?
no
If so, who are they, what are they like, and what is the history of their feud with you?
Have you defeated them before?
How might these enemies seek to discomfit you in the future?
Which person(s) or group(s) are you most loyal to?
Mervyl hold's loyalty to Evanier since for as long as he remember, was his only home.
Who is your most trusted ally?
Who do you trust, in general?
Who do you despise and why?
Name seven things you hate in others.
1. Self Deception.
2. Apathy
3. Self-pity
4. Weakness
5. Arrogance
6. Shortcut taking
7. Rash thinkers.
Is your image consistent?
Yes
Do you deliberately present yourself differently in different situations, and how?
Mervyl tries to be unintimidating at times when he tries to 'fit in' with others.
What would you die for?
Mervyl would die for his allies, his beliefs, or for Evanier.
What is the worst thing someone has done to you?
Abandon him (his parents)
What is your general reaction to an attractive member of the opposite sex who lets you know they are available?
Mervyl has serious doubts that a female (or male, though Mervyl isn't into that) would find him attractive enough for a relationship.
How do you get along with others of the same adventuring class?
Mervyl gets along well enough. As long as hey don'y look down on him, he gets along.
Have you lost any loves?
Mervyl never had one.
How did you handle the situation (short & long term)?
Who would miss you should you go missing?
Evanier Prep (maybe) otherwise, no one at the moment.
How close are you to your adventuring companions?
Currently, Mervyl has no companions.
What do they not know about you?
Are you a member of any house, guild, organization, or church? What is your level of involvement?
Shadow Acadamy (Student)
Personality & Beliefs
Do you, or did you, have any role models?
Currently, no.
Do you have any heroes or idols, either contemporary or from legend?
No.
Did you ever become disillusioned with former heroes or idols? If so, why and what were the circumstances?
No
When did you decide to become an adventurer?
Technically, Mervyl doesn't see any other way to use his powers, but for those that raised him. When he came to those conclusions, that was when he becam a villian. (Though Mervyl doesn't see himself as one.
Why have you chosen to risk your life as a career?
Mervyl wants to prove that he is strong. Both to Evanier and to himself.
What do you expect to get out of being an adventurer? What, if anything, would make you stop adventuring?
Strength. Mervyl expects to grow strong.
Do you have any dreams or ambitions? If not, why?
Mervyl (like a broken record) wants to be strong. He dreams that some day, he will become powerful enough to be of use for the Shadow Acadamy.
What are your short term goals (what would you like to be doing within a year)?
Survive his current term in Evanier.
What are your long term goals (what would you like to be doing twenty years from now)?
Mervyl haven't hought about this, truth be told. But if he does develop a long term goal, it would be to the tune of gaining power.
If these goals seem at odds with each other, or with your dreams, how do you reconcile the differences?
Do you have any great rational or irrational fears or phobias? If so, what are the origins of, or reasons behind them?
Subcounciously, Mervyl fears rejection from those closest to him.
How do you react when this fear manifests itself?
Mervyl will rage.
What are your attitudes regarding material wealth?
They deserve to be cherished.
Are you miserly with your share of the wealth, or do you spend it freely?
Mervyl is 'thrifty'. He has no qualms spending, but he isn't foolish with his money.
Do you see wealth as a mark of success, or just as a means to an end?
Means to an end.
How do you generally treat others?
With the same respect they give him.
Do you trust easily (perhaps too easily) or not?
Mervyl is distant, but not standoffish.
Are you introverted (shy and withdrawn) or extroverted (outgoing)?
Introverted.
Are you a humble soul or blusteringly proud?
Mervyl is actually quite Humble. While he fights tooth and nail to surpass people, he respects their strength.
What habits do you find most annoying in friends?
People who mope about their current situation rather then doing something about it.
What are your most annoying habits?
Sometimes, Mervyl puts logic and spins logic into problems no matter how obvious the solution is.
Is there any race, creed, alignment, religion, class, profession, political viewpoint, or the like against which you are strongly prejudiced, and why?
No.
What is your favourite food?
Mervyl has no particular favorite.
What is your favourite drink?
Hot cocoa.
What is your favourite treat (desert)?
Apple Pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Do you favour a particular cuisine?
No.
Do you savor the tastes when eating or "wolf down" your food?
Savor
Do you like food mild or heavily spiced?
Medium. He hates Mild, but he isn't a 'spice-aholic'
Are there any specific foodstuffs that you find disgusting or refuse to eat?
No.
What are your favourite colour(s)?
Silver.
Is there any colour that you dislike?
No.
Do you have a favourite (or hated) song, type of music, or instrument?
No.
If you have a favourite scent, what is it?
What is your favourite type of animal?
Are you allergic to any kinds of animals?
Is there anything that enrages you?
Arrogance and rejection by a close loved one.
Is there anything which embarrasses you?
Do you enjoy "roughing it", or do you prefer your creature comforts?
Mervyl Roughs it cause he's been taught that way.
Do you have a patron deity?
No.
Are you devout or impious?
Do you actively worship and proselytize or do you simply pay lip service?
What lengths would you go to defend your faith?
Was your faith influenced or molded by anyone special?
Do you belong to a dominant church, or an independent church, cult, or sect (and is the group accepted, frowned upon, or considered heretics)?
Will you kill?
Taught to do so in self defense, but otherwise, no.
When did you decide (or learn) that you would?
Mervyl, when he was young, lanced a rabid dog with a jagged metal fence post. He felt sorry for the dog, but knew it was either him or the dog.
When do you consider it okay to kill (under what circumstances)?
Self defense (when HIS life or the life of an Ally, is in danger)
When do you consider it wrong to kill (under what circumstances)?
When it's unnecessary.
What would you do if someone else attempted to (or successfully did) kill under your "wrong" circumstances, what would be your reaction?
Mervyl would 'scold' the person. If the person was a friend or ally, Mervyl would be in their face.
What if it were your enemy?
Mervyl would respond in kind (especially if the person killed was his friend.
What if it were your friend?
Mervyl would be in the person's face.
What if the opponent were not in control of their own actions (under duress, charmed, dominated, possessed)?
If it's obvious or Proven, Mervyl would lighten up
What would you do if something were stolen from you?
If posible, get it back
What would you do if you were badly insulted publicly?
Insult back
What would you do if a good friend or relative were killed by means other than natural death?
Respect the death. If it was murder, revenge.
What is the one task you would absolutely refuse to do?
Assassination (EXCEPT when it's avenging a murdered comrade.
What do you consider to be the worst crime someone could commit and why?
Assassination. Again, useless death.
How do you feel about government (rulers) in general? Why do you feel that way?
Mervyl feelings depends on how competent, or inept, the ruler is. If he feels they aren't deserving of being so high up the food chain, then he need to come down. Hard.
Do you support the current government of your homeland?
Nope. Not since the 'Weapon of Mass Destruction' debacle.
If so, how far are you willing to go to defend the government? If not, do you actively oppose it?
What form of government do you believe is the best (democracy, monarchy, anarchy, aristocratic rule, oligarchy, matriarchy) and why?
A toss up between Monarchy and Democracy. Monarchy, cause often the leadership is earned. Democracy cause if a leader is found inable to hold up his reponsibilioty, the people has the ability to replace him.
Do you have any unusual habits or dominant personality traits that are evident to others?
Mervyl over uses his Magnetic powers.
If so, describe them and how you acquired them, as well as when they might be more noticeable and what causes them.
Mervyl grew a habit of reling on the thing that puts him above others and strenthen it. This leads him to use his powers every chance he gets.
Do you have any unusual or nervous mannerisms, such as when talking, thinking, afraid, under stress, or when embarrassed?
What is your most treasured possession?
If your life were to end in 24 hours, what 5 things would you do in those remaining hours?
1. Find out who his parents are/were
2. Find out why they abandoned him
3. Find away to save his life.
Career & Training
Where and how were you educated?
Privately Tutored
Who trained you in your adventuring class(es)?
Currently getting Trained in Evanier
What was your relationship with your teacher(s)/mentor(s)?
Mervyl has the tendency to intimidate Teachers who prove inept.
Is this person or institution still in existence?
Were you a prize student or did you just barely pass?
Look at your skills. How did you acquire them (especially the unusual ones)?
Have you ever done anything else for a living?
How do you function in combat (maneuvers, weaknesses)?
Mervyl fights 'defense first'. He moves to a defensive position before he even think offense. Once he does get a good defensive position, he goes for misdirection or a hard shot towards the 'biggest liability' to the other team.
Mervyl usally can't be beaten by brute force, as he often tries to stay out of range of his opponents attacks. His shield is powerful and Mervyl usualy
Have you ever received any awards or honours?
No
Is there anything that you don't currently know how to do that you wish you could?
Tough to answer. Mervyl wishes he could do MORE then what he's able to do.
Are you envious of others who can do such things in a good-natured way or are you sullen and morose about it?
Lifestyle & Hobbies
When not adventuring, what is your normal daily routine?
Training, taking walks.
How do you feel and react when this routine is interrupted for some reason?
Mervyl is somewhat meh about being interupted.
What are your hobbies when you are not adventuring or training?
Walking/sightseeing.
What do you do for relaxation? What things do you do for enjoyment? What interests do you have?
Mervyl (after he learns to fly properly), flies to areas around Freedom to take in the sights.
How do you normally dress when not in your adventuring gear?
Hooded shirt/sweater to hide his hairless features with shades to hide his eyes. Regular jeans and non name brand sneakers.
What do you normally wear in bed at home?
That's private.
What do you normally wear in bed while adventuring?
Again, private. Pervert.
Do you wear any identifiable jewelry?
...I did mention that Mervyl doesn't go that way... right?
Where do you normally put your weapons, magic items, or other valuables when you are sleeping?
Mervyl usually keeps thing on his person whiule he sleeps. If it's metallic, it sticks to him.
What morning or evening routines do you normally have?
Train early morning, walks in evening.
Do these change when you are adventuring?
Travel: how do you get around locally?
Walking (later flying)
Do you have a Last Will and Testament?
No.
What does it say?
It says read the answer above this one.
Miscellaneous
What would you like to be remembered for after your death?
Mervyl would want to be remembered for being strong.
What kind of threat do you present to the public?
Mervyl has the ability to shut down electronics with his magnetic powers... so even if everything was made of plastic (which it's not), he can still wreck havoc with street lights, traffic signals, communications of all bands, etc. Mervyl can become a walking nightmare.
If your features were to be destroyed beyond recognition, is there any other way of identifying your body?
As a player, if you could, what advice would you give your character? Speak as if he/she were sitting right here in front of you. Use proper tone so they might heed your advice...
Mervyl, you need tobe more proactive. Seriously, stop thinking all the time. And you need to get some hobbies. You're strong enough. And you need to find yourself a nice goal that gives you a purpose. You won't be in school forever.
