14. What do they care deeply about? What kind of loyalties, commitments, moral codes, life philosophies, passions, callings, or spirituality and faith do they have? How do these tend to be expressed?
Darling holds many things dear to her and when she cares itās almost always too deeply. When it comes to loyalty her family takes the top spot, sheād do anything in her power to keep them safe and happy, and when push comes to shove sheāll always side with them above anyone or anything else.
She values kindness, honesty, and hard work not just in other people, but in herself. She believes in always giving second chances and tries probably too hard to find the best in other people.
She believes in the idea of a loving God, and firmly believes that everything happens for a reason, even if you canāt see it right away.Ā
All of this can be seen in her daily actions and the way she conducts herself. She always tries to be fair and just, always tries to do the right thing even if itās hard, even if she doesnāt get anything out of it. Very often, this can lead to her being taken advantage of.
15. What kind of inner life do they have ā rich and imaginative? Calculating and practical? Full of doubts and fears? Does it find any sort of outlet in their lives?
Darling daydreams a lot. Sheās very imaginative and can often be found just staring off when left to her own accord. She likes to play theĀ āwhat ifā game of what can happen in her life, imagine how sheāll spend her time once she gets inside the Strip.
On less optimistic days when sheās been on her own too long sheās very prone to loneliness and tends to get homesick. When those doubts start to trickle in, she writes letters to send back home.
16. Do they dream? What are those dreams like?
Darling dreams very often. Typically these are very grounded in reality and often include her reliving moments of her past, both positive and negative.
17. Are they more shaped by nature or nurture ā who they are, or what has happened to them? How have these shaped who theyāve become as a person?
Darling is shaped both by nature and nurture, and was lucky enough to have a positive hand with both of those. When you meet Darlingās family youād very much understand how she turned out the way she did. Her mother was kind and caring with a firm but warm hand, teaching strong convictions and the importance of trying to understand someone before you judge them. Her father was energetic and adventurous, encouraging his kids to follow their hearts and passions, to always try their best and get back up when theyāve been knocked down.
18. What kind of person could they become in the future? What are someĀ developmental paths that they could take, (best, worst, most likely?) what would cause them to come to pass, and what consequences might they have? What paths would you especially like to see, and why?Ā
With what I have planned for Darling sheās going to go through a lot of struggle and heartache. Sheās going to suffer, and suffer greatly. Her convictions will be tested and sheāll see the ugly, rotted side not just of humanity, but herself.
All of this can lead to her either becoming stronger for it and coming out injured but determined to continue being a positive influence, or sheāll turn out just like any other wastelander and hurt people because sheās been hurt.