★★★ // basics
[spoiler= 20 questions]what’s your character’s full name? gabriel xander griffin
do they like their name? yep!
if given the opportunity, would they change their name? To what? he likes his name, but what if he had a badass name? jason, ryder, ace...
do they have any nicknames? What are they? definitely gabe! (also mr. potato head via michael and pretty boy via lake)
how did they get them? gabe is short for gabriel and, frankly, it's easier to say. michael was drunk when he came up with mr. potato head, so who knows. and pretty boy? it was used as a sarcastic insult but /shrug/
do they like the nicknames? he only likes gabe since it's a shortened version of his actual name
what’s their designated at birth gender? male
what pronouns do they go by now? he/him
how old are they? Do they look their age? gabe's fifteen and yeah, i suppose he looks his age.
how old are they mentally? he's wise beyond his years in some aspects, but he's also naive. he's about his age, mentally.
when’s their birthday? february 20th
do they celebrate it? his parents used to bake him things for his birthday
do they believe in any religion? gabe doesn't actively practice a religion or devotion to a higher power, so borderline agnostic ig?? because it's not like he disbelieves in a god, either. religion just wasn't really focused on in his family.
aliens? he's indifferent towards the idea
what holidays do they celebrate? gabe knows of p much all of the famous holidays just because... pop culture. but given the apocalypse, he could only ever celebrate new years, christmas, and maaaybe thanksgiving
what’s their intelligence level like? he's very booksmart but not streetsmart. he's a smart kid, don't get me wrong, but he is still naive
what school subject are they best at? he's good at a lot of things tbh? he's okay in science, he's good at math and english as well
can they read? yes!
what are the languages they are fluent in? english, knows basic-level spanish
what’s their first language? english[/spoiler]
★★★ // physical
[spoiler= 92 questions]what’s their nationality? american
what’s their hygiene like? he's not,,, dirty? he kept up his hygiene back home so he's trying his best out here even if it's more difficult
do they have smelly feet? as a teenage boy? probably.
what about their teeth? until he runs out of toothpaste and floss, he's gucci
how physically healthy are they right now? he's Fine
mentally? his whole toxic-masculinity thing is confusing him and making him constantly uncomfy in his own skin!!
do they have any permanent injuries? no
do they get uncomfortable when people mention them? only if he feels he's being trash-talked
which is their dominant hand? right
what’s their handwriting like? a tad bit messy
how tall are they? Their weight? 5'7" and 130 lbs
do they like their current height/weight? he wishes he was taller and had more muscle to him
what is the shape of their eyes? Color? kind of thin tbh? they're blue
do their eyes lighten up when excited? yeAh
do they have long eyelashes? Thick eyebrows? his eyebrows are on the thinner side but not nonexistent. as for eyelashes, uh.... i don't think they're long
what color is their hair? brown
have they dyed it before? nope
how hairy are they? i mean he's hairy but not excessively like a grown ass man. it's not like he shaves
do they shave? How often? nope, he doesn't see a point in it (unless it's facial hair bc he doesn't want any)
do they style their hair? he likes to give it a comb-over but it might become slightly tousled or slicked back depending on what happens during the day but it's no big deal
is their hair easy to tame, or unkempt? pretty tame
what is the shape of their face? kinda triangle-shaped tbh
which facial feature is most prominent? eyes!! they always stand out
do they have acne? nope
what about freckles? moles? like,,, barely noticeable freckles across his nose
body feature? again, probably eyes
what are their hands like? Calloused? Soft? soft
is their skin soft or rough? soft
do they have physical handicaps/disabilities? nada
what about mentally? nope
do they wear makeup? no lmfao
do they have tattoos? nooooo
birthmarks? no
what’s their clothing like? casual? tees, jeans, shorts, hoodies, jackets, occasionally boots, sneakers
what do they wear to bed? a plain sleepshirt
what’s their fancy attire like? dunno. he's never really dressed in fancy attire but i'd assumed a collared dress-shirt ( or a suit if the event calls for one )
how do they dress when it’s hot? tank top and shorts
when it’s cold? hoodies, jackets, jeans
do they have any scars? Where and why? nah
how do they feel about their appearance? /shrug/. he wishes he can be taller and more muscular but whelp
how do they feel about socks and sandals? he doesn't hate them but he wouldn't personally wear them
how easily can they bear pain? depends on what happened
how long can your character sit still? a while
do they bite their nails? style them? nope
do they have physical habits they can’t control? text.
do they stutter? no
what does their voice sound like? typical teenage boy, with some voice-cracks here and there
what do they sound like when happy? uhh... happy, ig? voice tends to be higher
mad? he raises his voice, it gets a tiny bit rougher and more biting
sad? he mumbles, his voice tends to be lower and softer
scared? he may stammer and tremble depending on the situation
how do they act when excited? his eyes light up, he smiles, uhhh
how about mad? Sad? he tends to ball up his fists when mad, and frown and storm around and stuff. when he's sad he may isolate himself and go sit somewhere on his own and slouch and avert his gaze.
what does their neutral expression look like? pretty neutral LMAO
do they keep their hands in their pockets? no
at what time do they wake up? mmm, 8-8:30
when do they go to bed? around 11
do they fall asleep easily? yeah
what is their sleeping position? on his side
do they shift around a lot when sleeping? no
do they talk in their sleep? no
how long does it take to get ready in the morning? idk, 5 minutes?
how alert are they when they wake up? pretty alert ig, if he's well-rested
do they do anything to warm up, like a jog? no
is your character ticklish? If so, where? his armpits and his neck LMAO
is there a sensitive part of the body? n/a
how do they feel about close contact? fine with it if it's a person he trusts
how do they react to getting sick? kinda miserable and isolated skdksk
do they get cold or hot easily? i'd say he gets cold easier
how strong are their basic senses? average ig
if they could have only one sense, what would it be? taste, because what is life without food?
what’s in their diet? pretty much anything, he's not picky
is your character a vegetarian? Why? no
do they like sweets? If so, which ones? again, pretty much anything
how do they feel about trying new food? if it looks questionable then he might be hesitant but i feel like he'd try anything
how often do they eat? everyday, he's a growing boy!
how strong are they? on a scale of 1-10, i'd say a 6.5
are they agile? i guess
do they get distracted easily? no
do they like being held? tbh yea
are they cuddly? y es
is there an item they always carry around? i mean a switchblade ig
do they have any hobbies? What are they? drawing, music, reading
are there any hobbies they have, but hate? no?
is there anything they hate doing? no??
does your character have a "panic room"ÂÂ/comfort area? the beach or the forest or anywhere naturistic and peaceful. or his room
is your character clumsy? not really
what is their posture like? okay ig, can be slouch-y at times
how do they walk? iN A sTrAiGhT lInE
is your character acrobatic or flexible? probably not
can they swim? not really? he could probably tread water for a minute before giving in
what energizes them? being around friends, doing something exciting/thrilling
what drains their energy? physical activity, violent/tense situations[/spoiler]
★★★ // personality
[spoiler= 100 questions]introvert, extrovert, or ambivert? honestly it fluctuates depending on his development. when he first started out he was more introverted but now he's opening up more to people, so maybe an ambivert?
do they prefer to be alone, or with others? with others, he's not used to being alone
how social are they? he's not an extreme extrovert but he's fine with talking to people
are they good at public speaking? he could probably stomach it but would be freaking out internally
are they dominant or submissive? submissive
do they wait for instructions, or go by their own rules? wait for instructions
do they have a tendency to make rash decisions? no
is their heart bigger than their brain? How so? yeah probably. he's a sweetie
are they curious, or cautious? a mix of both skdfk. although when he's curious, he uses caution
would they rather know the truth, or hear what they want to hear? know the truth
is it easy for them to tell others "no"? depends on what it is
are they a pushover? yeah kinda
will they stand up to bullies? yes, even if it's out of his comfort zone. he's more likely to stand up for someone else tho
do they back off if provoked? he'll try to but he might slip up, it depends
if they are wronged, will they demand for apologies? no
are they typically happy or sad? happy
what is their self-esteem like? it's okay. he's not extremely self-deprecating but he's not cocky either
do they insult themselves to compliment others? maybe?
is there any situation that makes them hesitate? dangerous situations. jumping off a cliff? going into a cave? definitely
scared? again ^
how do they act around strangers? depends on who the person is. he won't let his guard down until they're trustworthy, though he's more likely to be withdrawn if the person is intimidating.
acquaintances? he's indifferent, but respects them if he's respected in return
friends? Family? he's a great and loyal friend, def someone to have your back. he's very loving around his family
their partner? never had one before but i'd imagine he'd be loving and compassionate and understanding
what about children? he likes children!
how easy is it to gain their trust? i mean if you're nice and prove yourself worthy of his friendship then he'll trust you
is there a certain type of personality they don’t trust? anyone who seems shady, like reckless and vulgar and dark-humored people
how easy is it to become their friend? i think it would be easy?
are they turbulent or assertive? i'd say more turbulent
prospecting or judging? prospecting
what makes them happy? nature, animals, food, being with friends or family
what makes them sad, or scared? idk, basic things?? KASKDSK like being put in danger or his loved ones dying or whatever's normal i guess he's not that complicated
what makes them mad? being bullied, others being bullied, being treated unfairly
how do they act when insulted? he'll try to keep his head and will refrain from fighting unless a sister SNAPS
are they the type to insult others? no, unless the person really deserves it
what do they do if in danger? he'd probably rather run and stay safe
what happens when they don’t get what they want? depends. i don't think he'd complain?
are they selfish? Greedy? nah
do they lie? hardly
what’s the biggest lie they ever told? hmm
do they have secrets? How many? not a lot but a few, i suppose
are they good at keeping others’ secrets? yeah
is there something that "is a secret"ÂÂ, but they tell everyone it anyways? nope
what’s their biggest secret? Have they told anyone? i'd say his biggest secret is that his parents were former badlands leaders, although he's only told one person
what one of the seven sins are they most likely to commit? wrath?
is it possible for them to turn evil (or good if bad)? if manipulated and emotionally damaged enough, then he could to some degree
what’s their soft spot? kids?
what do they absolutely hate? anyone who thinks they have the liberty to bully or assault another person
are they annoyed easily? kinda KSKSK
do they express affection/is comfortable with it? he's p emotional
how do they handle affection? he's perfectly fine w it
how do they give it? through words, through actions, in a lot of ways
who or what influenced their personality? his parents, maybe moreso his mother
are there traits they picked up from others? his mother, a little bit of his dad, and also the people around him
do they brag? How often? he doesn't rlly brag
what’s their biggest strength? his heart
what’s their biggest flaw? how soft he is, how much of a pushover he is, his naivety
are they aware of their flaws? yep
what part of their personality would they change? Why? again, how much of a pushover he is
what makes them anxious? intense situations, violence
are they easily frightened? kinda yeah
are they a daydreamer? ig??
pig of love or pig of hate? pig of LOVE
are they a bookworm? How often do they read? he reads a lot, he always finds time for it
are they artsy? Do they draw or do pottery? he draws!
can they knit? no
are they good at fixing their mistakes? i'd say so. it's not like he'd feel comfortable ignoring them.
how much effort do they put into tasks? he gives his all!
do they have any short-term goals? learn how to defend himself
long-term? eventually see his family again, learn how to help take care of them, etc
are they determined to accomplish them? definitely
are they afraid of growing old? not really?
how do they act when embarrassed? he might stammer, lose his train of thought, get red-faced
is your character naive or experienced? naive, considering he's been sheltered
can they be considered wise? in some aspects
are they a role-model to younger children? sure yeah
are they optimistic, pessimistic, or a realist? idk?? a mix between optimist and realist?
what is their sense of humor like? prob makes a corny joke here and there, he likes teasing people lightheartedly
what makes them laugh out loud? maybe when people fall for harmless pranks
what words or phrases do they overuse? can't think of any
do they have a catchphrase? no
how do they see themselves? a kid who's constantly learning and growing as a person
how do they want to be seen by others? someone they can trust, depend on, look to for friendship
how do they react to praise? he's humble but feels prideful internally
to criticism? he accepts it with a straight face though may take it personally depending on what's said
are they competitive? he can handle friendly competition but he's not really competitive in nature
Do they make quick judgements or take time to consider? he considers things
what will they stand up for? justice, freedom, those who can't stand up for themselves
how long does it take to back down in an argument? if he feels that he's losing or can't budge the other person then he'll back down
who do they look up to? his parents, potential role models?
who do they quote? no one?
how do they decipher who is better/worse than them? idk, he has a basic understanding of who's good and kind and generous and who's bad and a criminal and who's cruel
how do they treat those who are better than them? with respect ofc
worse? indifferent, may be a tad PA if sassed.
what sense do they rely most on? sight?
what do they value most in a friend? mutual respect and trust
what do they consider an overrated virtue? obedience. you should only obey people you respect, and in his case, his parents and role models, but it's not necessary to obey everything at the expense of logic
what is their obsession? doesn't really have one? i'd say the closest thing is music
what are their pet peeves? invasions of personal space, people who constantly complain/are ungrateful/never satisfied
what are their idiosyncrasies? can't think of any rn?[/spoiler]
★★★ // friends and family
[spoiler= 34 questions]what’s their ideal friend like? someone he can trust and hang out with ig? doesn't take a lot
how about best friend? someone around his age or possibly a bit older who he can trust and look to for anything. they do everything together and have each other's backs. ideally a boy so they can be Boys
who is their best friend? probably willow
what’s their favorite thing about their best friend? he gravitates towards her for some reason. she obviously has something hiding beneath the surface, and she's not as shallow as she may seem to be. she's just interesting to be around when you get to talk with her.
who are their other friends? What are they like? lake, maybe? they're kind of frenemies. she teaches him things but also teases him a lot, but he's learning not to take it seriously
do they have any enemies? What are they like? his bullies, the people who don't believe in him or talk trash about him
who are their allies? his friends, i suppose? and his peers
how big is their family? not very big at all. just his parents and his sister
do they get along well with their family? he gets along very well with his mother and sister, and he loves his dad but he can clash personality-wise with him sometimes
what is their perception of family? whoever loves you and whoever you love, whether it's blood or not
are their parents still alive? yes
what about their siblings, if they have any? yes
do they fight with their siblings? he used to when he was younger but he learned to be more mature about things
do they have a weird uncle/aunt? no
how are the cousins? he's never met them
what are their grandparents like? never met them
how much of the family tree do they know? just his immediate family. his parents lost contact with everybody after the apocalypse
are their parents strict? in a sense, where they're just overprotective
what’s the family motto? none?
is the family abusive, or loving? loving
who is your character closest to? probably his mom
what is the origin of the family? text.
is there a quirky trait to the family name? no? i suppose "griffin" can be associated with a gryphon
does the family come from a long line of a certain type of occupation? his mother's family had a tailoring business back in the day and his father's family comes from a long line of military
is the family rich or poor? considering the apocalypse? average. they're not impoverished and make do with what they have
are there any family friends? their neighbors? there were a few trusted people that lived next to the griffins and they would rely on each other for resources
is your character fond of pets? he's never really had one, but sure
what pets do they currently have? none
do they have any deceased pets? nope
do they want children when older? he's never really given thought to it but he would want a daughter
do they have any children now? he /is/ a child
do they have a spouse? no
what was the worst thing they said to a loved one? "i don't even know who you are", after he found out he was lied to
who do they rely on the most? himself, for now[/spoiler]
★★★ // romance
[spoiler= 26 questions]what is your character’s sexuality? het because that’s all he’s really ever known? has never had the opportunity to explore it
do they believe in love at first sight? i wouldn't say so
are there things they look for in a partner? again he hasn't really considered it but i think he subconsciously would want someone who's willing to show a mutual respect, understanding, tenderness. someone who's his best friend.
things they try to avoid? anyone who is not a decent human being
how do they feel about romance right now? confused. naive. uncertain.
do they have a partner? Are they engaged? noooooope
what’s their past love life like? nonexistent
their current? uhhhh. idk man but Something's goin on
how do they behave in a relationship? we'll have to see. i'd imagine normal, but amplified and more affectionate
how would they describe their partner? n/a
is there anything they don’t like about their partner? n/a
is there anything they absolutely adore? n/a
do they often say "i love you"� n/a
what was their first kiss like? nonexistent
their first date? n/a
what kind of gifts do they tend to give? idk yet
are they a light or passionate kisser? i'd. imagine light?
how does it feel when they kiss? idk he's a teenage boy with no experience whatsoever we'll SEE
do they hug or cuddle often with their partner? n/a
how and where did they first meet their partner? n/a
which one asked the other out? How was the moment? n/a
where do they want to be with their partner in five years? n/a
what does your character desperately want to say, but can’t find the words? n/a
have they gotten into any arguments? n/a
how do they usually end? n/a
are there any traits that clash? n/a
are there things that may be scary about the partner? n/a
have they ever had their heart broken? no[/spoiler]
★★★ // past, present, and future
[spoiler= 36 questions]how many homes has your character lived in? two
what was their first home like? a suburban two-story home nestled in a cul de sac in a mostly abandoned town. the front and backyard was vast and green, and the backyard led into a small forested area.
what is their current home like now? a small, dingy apartment that's barren and empty with only a bed and dresser.
do they like it? it suffices
what’s their dream home? idk, a mansion?
who was the most occurring person in their life? both his parents
do they still help your character now? not physically but sometimes he considers their advice
what was your character like as a baby? he was very small, around 2-3 pounds, could probably be held in one hand. barely survived being born premature, and eventually his development started normalizing. he was very smiley and happy, and was rarely loud.
as a child? soft-spoken and sweet, yet still playful and eager to learn about new things
did they have an imaginary friend? no, he had his sister
if so, what was it like? How long did it last? n/a
did your character grow up on fairytales? yes
what were they like? What was their favorite? they were just classic stuff, like beauty and the beast and jack and the beanstalk (his favorite because his dad's name is jack and they'd always pretend that he was the main character)
what was their biggest fear as a child? the "bad people" who sought to "hurt" them
do they still have that fear today? considering he lives with the bad people, not really
what event changed their life completely? learning the truth about his parents
are they worried about the future? he's... uncertain ig
what was the best thing that’s ever happened? coming to the badlands maybe, as contradictory as it sounds. it's like he's started a whole new life there
the worst? running away from his family
is there anything they regret from the past? not telling his parents where he went, not saying goodbye to his sister
What is the most offensive thing they ever said? "you look like crap"? idk he doesn't say anything mean
was the character alive when the blackout first started? What was it like for them? he was born around 5 years after, so no
are they used to it now? n/a
was your character bullied when younger? not when he was younger but nowadays, yeah
what was their first pet? Is it still alive? he had an earthworm named jimbo when he was 7 but it died in like a day
what is their favorite memory? maybe the family picnics in the meadow, those were always fun
their least favorite? again, probably learning that he was lied to by his parents and running away from home bc that was definitely scary
is there a part of their past they refuse to tell? he hasn't really talked about his past at all, specifically who his parents were
is there a part they want everyone to know of? not really
what was their greatest achievement? being promoted, i suppose. going from a sheltered boy who lived in a small suburban town to a distinguished rank in a group of thugs in under five months is p impressive
what are their current ambitions? better himself, learn how to fight, prove himself worthy to everyone
what advice would they give to younger self? listen to dad's advice
current self? don't try to be someone else, just be the best version of yourself
future self? text.
what smells/sounds/sights remind them of their childhood? rosemary, classic piano, falling snow
when was the last time they were heavily disappointed? again, when his parents told him that they weren't what he thought they were. that was a big gamechanger for him[/spoiler]
★★★ // combat
[spoiler= 35 questions]does your character rely more on endurance, strength, or speed? endurance?
do they use flexibility to their advantage? no?
are they "flashy"/acrobatic when they fight? not at all LMAO
are they trained? How much? he has a bit of training under his belt
are they currently training anyone? nah he's being trained
what was their training like? long, grueling sessions of 1x1 combat training
did they have an instructor, or were they self-taught? he's had multiple instructors
is there any specific martial arts/fighting style? not really
are they a defensive or offensive fighter? i'd say more defensive
how focused are they when fighting? he tries to focus as hard as he can
brains or brawn? uhh brawn
do they block often, or try to dodge? dodge
do they rely more on kicks or punches? punches
do they have a "signature move"� nah
what move are they currently trying to learn? the directe visage attack method, in which he aims a kick at the ribs while swinging a punch at his opponent's face as to confuse them
do they use any weapons? not normally
are there any weapons they refuse to use? no
how do they use their weapon? i'd assume just blind stabbing
will they ever kill? he probably would if ordered to
have they killed anyone before? no
what’s their biggest fear for fights? getting killed himself
are they a threat in fights? no
who can they take down easily? uhhh a leaf probably
what types of fighting styles do they struggle against? just about anything
is there anyone they refuse to fight? prob willow
what do they first do in a fight? throw punches
what happens if they’re cornered? he'd Die
if they’re pinned to the ground? he'd attempt to roll them over
are they a dirty fighter? nah
how many fights have they won? Lost? he's lost most of them, only won like once bc his trainer let him
do they ever let themselves lose? prob if he knows he can't win, but only in spars
how far will they go to win? /shrug/
do they limit themselves in terms of ruthlessness? oh yeah definitely bc he's not a dirty fighter
is there any partner they fight alongside? not specifically
how do they balance each other’s strengths? n/a[/spoiler]
★★★ // favorites and least favorites
[spoiler= 36 questions]favorite animal? dog
least favorite animal? uhh bear? coyote? anything predatory
favorite color? blue
least favorite color? neon pink
favorite place? home
least favorite place? probably the woods at night
favorite food? his mom's rosemary chicken
least favorite food? idk maybe raw meat (excluding fish)
favorite book? "where the wild things are"
least favorite book? doesn't have one
favorite day of the week? idk if it matters
least favorite day of the week? ^
favorite month? maybe may or june when it's warm
least favorite month? january because it's COLD
favorite season? spring
least favorite season? winter
favorite toy? maybe just action figures idk
least favorite toy? doesn't have one
favorite type of weather? sunny and clear
least favorite type of weather? thunderstorm/snowstorm
favorite time of day? sunset
least favorite time of day? uhhh dawn? early morning hours?
favorite thing about themselves? his hair ;^)
least favorite thing about themselves? how much of a pushover he is
favorite thing about their current home? it's small and simple
least favorite thing about their current home? it's kinda dirty
favorite holiday? christmas
least favorite holiday? /shrug/
favorite shirt? uhhhh
least favorite shirt? uhhhh
favorite activity? IDK MAN. exploring?
least favorite activity? idk
favorite word? uhhh
least favorite word? uhhhh
favorite smell? rosemary
least favorite smell? rotting food[/spoiler]
★★★ // this or that
[spoiler= 27 questions]dog or cat? he likes both
ice cream or snow cone? ice cream
muffin or donut? muffin
toast or eggs? both
meat or vegetables? meat
cardio or weights? cardio
form or function? ?
swimming or sunbathing? sunbathing bc this boi cant swim
rain or snow? rain
indoors or outdoors? uhh both
tornado or hurricane? nONE???
hot or cold? hot
pop or indie? honestly a mix of both, maybe more towards indie
big party or small gathering? small gathering
rich friend or loyal friend? loyal friend
work hard or play hard? work hard
sneakers or sandals? sneakers
knife or sword? knife bc he can actually hold it
hands or gun? hands
pen or pencil? pencil
blinds or curtains? blinds
save or spend? save
fight or flight? flight
ocean or mountains? ocean
winter or summer? summer
sweater or hoodie? hoodie
ninjas or pirates? ninjas[/spoiler]
★★★ // miscellaneous
[spoiler= 20 questions]what is their archetype? the innocent?
would they dress up for halloween? As what? spiderman!! or a superhero
what would they do if they won the lottery? give half to charity and save the rest
if they had a superpower, what would it be? What would they do with it? can't see him with any. he reminds me more of a boy wonder, but he'd still try to save people
what would they ask a fortune teller? idk lmfao
If your character could travel through time, where would they go? maybe to the 1950s
can your character use chopsticks? yeah
what do they do when they can’t sleep? stare at the ceiling?
what would they impulse buy at a store? tea LMFAO and way too many sweets
what kind of coffee would they order? can't see him as a coffee person. maybe a frappuccino of sorts
what apps would they have on their phone? instagram, snapchat, youtube, uhhhh
what kind of tv shows would they watch? stranger things, a series of unfortunate events, brooklyn nine-nine
what’s their hogwarts house? hufflepuff
their patronus? saint bernard
who is their Greek patron god/goddess? apollo?
do they have a set Pokémon team? What is it? pikachu, bulbasaur, vulpix, latios, riolu, oshawott
who’s their Disney face-claim? oOf. bambi?
their dreamworks face-claim? hiccup!!
who’s their superhero face-claim? robin?? lmfao. or spiderman
who’s their voice-claim? levi miller, like "better watch out" era tho[/spoiler]