4, 11, 12, 21, 38, & 44 for Avira~
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4. Has your character ever witnessed something that fundamentally changed them? If so, does anyone else know? Disdain towards the poor. There’s one particular conversation that has stuck with her over time between her early patron, Etienne Mercier, and his wife Ninon. She doesn’t remember the exact phrasing, but they’re sitting there, drinking and laughing, going on about how if the poor wanted more, they should simply work harder and pull themselves up by their bootstraps like they did. The conversation was bad enough, but the look on their servants’ faces that really changed her.
11. In what situation was your character the most afraid they’ve ever been? At the Siege of Amaranthine. She was 12. Over the course of the attack, she saw almost everyone she’d ever known killed or corrupted by the darkspawn. In the end, when the city was in flames and the Children were about to overrun the alienage, her parents sent Avira away while they stayed behind to cover the escape of the remaining survivors.
12. In what situation was your character the most calm they’ve ever been?It would likely be a carefree evening with her best friend, Sylathi (@saphyremelodies) before the events of the Inquisition and the burdens that accompany them. She and her father Tamralan are the closest thing Avira has to family, so very few things make her feel more at peace than spending time with them over good food, hearty laughs, and starlight.
21. If something tragic or negative happens to your character, do they believe they may have caused or deserved it, or are they quick to blame others? Avira tends to blame herself disproportionately, but over time, has grown better at recognizing systemic disadvantages and circumstances outside her control for what they are.
38. Is your character more likely to remove a problem/threat, or remove themselves from a problem/threat? Her first instinct is to solve the problem or right the wrong, even if she doesn’t do so head-on. It was only through Katsuro’s tutelage that she learned the merits of fleeing to fight another day.
44. How easy or difficult is it for your character to say “I love you?” Can they say it without meaning it? Avira is a prolific liar, and confessions of love are no exception. She is not at all beyond manipulating the powers that be through feigned affection or closeness, should it be the best way to achieve her goals.