NOTE: The following was given to us by our wonderful Storyteller, so I can't take credit for the formulation of the questions. I wish I could. They're great brain-candy!

Allright, on with the dirt.

To help you identify with your character, I have prepared a chinese portrait. For those of you that know what a Chinese portrait is, congrats, aren't you special? lol

For those of you that never have before, a chinese portrait is an exercise to help you identify themes and currents with your characters. All of these quesitons should be answered in respect to the viewpoint of your character. Not you as a person.

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  • What kind of animal would you be?
  • What kind of plant?
  • If you were a body of water, what would you be?
  • What is your favorite color?
  • What is the smell of happiness?
  • What is the sound of despair?
  • What does hopelessness look like?
  • What is most important to you?
  • What does family mean to you?
  • Where is love?
  • What is the nature of friendship?
  • Who is most important to you?
  • If you could have only one possession with you for an eternity of solitariness, what would it be?
  • What does honor mean to you?
  • What is a sunset?
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It is important not to discuss your answers with anyone. Let your mind work on it's own, do not think that there is a right or a wrong answer. Let your mind think outside the box. But don't force answers you think I am looking for, this is an exercise for YOU to help you figure out your characters mindset. However, I am interested in your answers, take your time and send them back to e whenever you are ready.