Diptych
Administrator
Posts: 3493
9/23/2014
|
Some folks' pursuit of preposterously high levels of quirk are well-known, but even among the rest of us, not all quirks are created equal. We're seeing more use of these qualities - feeding Nomen, catching fish - and it's got me thinking about which I'd preserve and which I'd cast off. What quirks would you say define your characters?
For instance, Sir Frederick is, more or less, me, except considerably more competent and adventurous. So, well, I'm not going to pretend to be any sort of paragon, but I value being an honest, decent, straightforward sort of person, so Magnanimous and Steadfast are high on the list. I can't deny that the world gets me down sometimes, too, so Melancholy would have to be on the list.
Hubris is quick to advance his own interests and slow to consider other people's - Heartless is thoroughly appropriate. He's got a fierce temper, too - Forceful describes him well. These two traits combine to create a thoroughly conniving, amoral sort of person - he's definitely Ruthless.
Juniper has much to be Melancholy about, having lost her entire family in a series of unlikely tragedies. Years of fending for herself, living in society's shadow, have made her Subtle by necessity. Finally, she still carries her religious upbringing - she has a strong Austere streak.
Finally, Esther has devoted her life to the socialist cause - she's undoubtedly Steadfast. She also enjoys a certain devil-may-care lifestyle, and could be described as a Hedonist. She's still ready to put her ideals into practice, however, whatever the danger - no-one could call her anything but Daring.
--
Sir Frederick, the Libertarian Esotericist. Lord Hubris, the Bloody Baron.
Juniper Brown, the Ill-Fated Orphan. Esther Ellis-Hall, the Fashionable Fabian.
|
|
|
+1
link
|
Passionario
Posts: 777
12/21/2015
|
Rackenhammer wrote:
There are not only quirks whose presence defines us, but also their absence.
Quite so.
Passionario doesn't have any Steadfast whatsoever. In fact, the man is a compulsive betrayer. For him, violating someone's trust is a way of asserting his superiority over the victim of his treachery. Fortunately for him (and unfortunately for the rest of London), such psychopathic tendencies are considered valuable qualities in his line of work.
--
Passionario: Profile, Story, Ending
Passion: Profile, Appearance
|
|
|
+2
link
|
The Absurd Rogue
Posts: 1049
1/27/2016
|
Melancholy, Austere, Steadfast and Heartless are above all others. This is the strangest thing, because my character is not a good person. I suppose he gets so caught up in the pantomime of being a good person that he actually starts to care about people.
--
"There is never another story. There is only one, and I try to tell it with every page. I fail, and I try again. There are no new stories; I have this one."
-S.N
RemainProfane#2532
|
|
|
+2
link
|
Guest
1/6/2016
|
Amyntas wrote:
My quirks, as they are understood, fluctuate. I do as I must. I do maintain a moderately high level of Hedonist, but that is the only consistent factor.
One of my characters is clearly obvious.
|
|
|
+1
link
|
Viti Rose
Posts: 32
1/12/2016
|
My charater is very much two faced and the best way I could portray that with quirks is having both my Heartless and Magnanimous very high. Melancholy is also pretty high and that mostly has to do with her being stuck soulless.
|
|
|
+1
link
|
Rackenhammer
Posts: 354
9/23/2014
|
There are not only quirks whose presence defines us, but also their absence. For example, Mathieu Psmith cultivates Magnaminity and Steadfastness, but also will thoroughly seek to rid himself of any Melancholy, being determined to keep a good humor about him at all times.
--
"DO NOT TRUST HAPPY ENDINGS. DO NOT FEAR SAD ENDINGS... NEITHER ARE ENDINGS."
~
Mathieu Psmith: The Bard of Lost Children, loving husband, and a fixture of the artistic set. Can never resist making a show of things...
Irene Psmith: Adopted Daughter of Mathieu. Specializes in Information, Acquisitions, and the Acquisition of Information.
Vaughan Montblanc: Once a frontiersman of Western Canada, he now practices medicine in London. His discretion may be absolutely trusted.
|
|
|
+1
link
|
Capt. Wiggles
Posts: 7
10/8/2014
|
Like so many other's in this thread, I am playing an eccentric & exaggerated version of my own good self.
Being a ship's Captain, Wiggles must, somewhat begrudgingly, mingle with people above his station. He'll put on airs and graces in the company of these folk of great wealth and exquisite taste in order to make powerful connections. However, deep down he is very much the rowdy zailor you'd expect him to be. Drinking and fighting where he can. No den of iniquity is too low, nor too high for our Captain. It's all for fun though, none of his antics should harm anyone who doesn't want, or require to be harmed.
As such, the good Captain will try to maintain a high level of Boldness, Hedonism and Magnanimity whilst trying to keep Heartless and Ruthless to a minimum. Not too much of a minimum mind you. He's no push over.
Long bouts at zea, however, have left their mark and there will be a certain level of Melancholy about him.
Also, Wiggles is not just a Zailor, he is a Captain, and the one trait that defines a Captain over the rest of the rabble is the ability to sense which way the wind is blowing, how the water is moving, what that tentacle is doing and be able to act on it.
That's the plan anyway. Let's see what happens to him shall we.
--
All I ask is a tall ship, and a star to steer her by.
But where are my stars?
Captain's Log
I currently keep London Above time (UK time)
|
|
|
+1
link
|
TheSlapDoctor
Posts: 2
12/11/2014
|
Subtle.
--
Occasionally and accidentally ruthless.
http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/Immamuel~Voynich
|
|
|
+1
link
|
Zeel
Posts: 257
12/31/2014
|
Zeel's main defining quirks are Heartless and Ruthless, reflecting his nature as a faux-sociopath. He's also quite the Hedonist, drowning himself in pleasure to forget his well-deserved (he believes) Melancholy. Steadfast is also high, but that's not something he aims for, things have just worked out that way. Magnanimous is something that gets drained very quickly, as he is ultimately very self-serving.
Jass is defined by her Magnanimous, having been raised to 17 through all her work for the C.V.R. She is also rather Subtle, reflecting her nature of working behind the scenes. She does have a reputation for being Ruthless, but this is merely her keeping control of her criminal underlife, and deep down she really is an altruistic person. As a result, she is rather Steadfast. Finally, she is somewhat haunted by the loss of her daughter immediately after she was born, making her somewhat Melancholy, but she refuses to let this sorrow consume her.
--
http://www.fallenlondon.com/Profile/Zeel - Zeel, also known as the Hollow Hellion. A soulless, heartless, empty individual who will only deal with those who are advantageous to him.
http://www.fallenlondon.com/Profile/Jass The Sly Socialite, or the Devious Rogue, depending where you see her. Jass lives a double life, alternating between the God-fearing, popular socialite and one of the many crime-lords of London.
IF YOU WANT A PARABOLAN KITTEN please send me a social engagement or menace reduction to either account, preferably not Coffee at Caligula's.
|
|
|
+1
link
|
Holly
Posts: 14
12/31/2014
|
Nonconformist - this, as Capt. Wiggles pointed out - is a version of my aboveground self - I love to surprise and shock - so at times I am Magnanimous or Ruthless....hedonist or Austere.
I refuse to bow down to any norm, even in the Neath.
Will it be my downfall? Who knows.
Perhaps I will be surprised for once, and meet up with kindred spirits!
--
Too all things there is an end; to Love there is not...not even the dark, murky Neath can quench my flagrant romanticism. http://fallenlondon.storynexus.com/Profile/grnwoodtree
|
|
|
+1
link
|