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WARNING: This is largely here for my own sake, as it will be basically my dump of who Trajectory is. It is also going to be a WIP, so below will NOT be complete immediately, by any means. I copied this list from someone who copied it from someone else... so basically I lifted a bunch of questions (which may or may not apply), which I'll fill out over time.Name: Trajectory Line
Nickname: Tory
Meaning of name: A trajectory line is a line that an object follows as it moves through space, usually it is curved due to the effects of gravity and air resistance.
Origin of name: He was born into the Line family, and was given the first name of Trajectory after showing an interest in anything that moved several weeks after his birth.
Age: 20 years
Sex: Male
Nationality: Equestrian
Species: Pony (Earth)
Political Stance: Capitalistic
Socioeconomic level as a child: Upper-middle Class
Socioeconomic level as an adult: Upper-middle Class
Birth date: April 20, year unkown due to Equestrian calendar issues.
Birth place: Baltimare
Current residence: Manehattan
Describe their dwelling/house:
Hometown: Manehattan
Occupation: Safety Overseer/Safety Consultant, Psuedo-engineer
Special Talent: Predicting the paths of moving objects, both on the ground and in the air
Other Skills: Ballroom Dancing
Hobbies/Pastimes: Darts, Horseshoes, Poker, Barhopping
Birth Order: Second of two
Mother: Moonlit Flower (Earth Pony) - Exotic botanist/gardener
Relationship: Though Tory doesn't visit or write all that often, he was quite close to Moonlit, even being something of her favorite to spoil and fawn over when he was a young colt.
Father: Hard Line (Earth Pony) - Retired sub-captain of the guard
Relationship: Tory doesn't particularly get along easily with Hard, though he has a lot of respect for him; more than anything, it was his older brother that idolized their father.
Older Brother: Fine Line (Earth Pony) - Newly promoted sergeant of the royal guard
Relationship: They were close as kids, and still send letters to each other now and then, but largely Tory rarely hears from Fine.
Cousin: Contour Line (Earth Pony) - Amateur-professional artist
Relationship: "Tor and Tory" are actually fairly close, though Tory didn't really connect with her until he moved to Manehattan, where his cousin lives and works as an lesser artist. The two visit every week or two, catch up, and often Tory will accompany her when her work makes it to a gallery showing
First Memory:
Childhood:
Most important childhood event that still affects him/her:
Why/How? :
Other memories/events that still affects him/her and why/how:
Past failures s/he would be embarrassed to have people know about and why: Failing spectacularly and repeatedly when trying to take on his brother in physical skirmishes, as him being relatively easy to overpower is something he tends to gloss over. Accidentally falling off the pier in Baltimare... twice, then getting rescued by a nearby mare in the second time, and his own mother in the first time--relatedly, he is a very weak swimmer.
Closest Parent: Moonlit Flower, his mother
Why?: Tory was in some ways too gentle a soul for his rough and often-brash father. So, he naturally gravitated towards his patient and kind mother.
Biggest role model:
Why?:
Backstory:
Physical Characteristics
Height: Three feet at the shoulder, or, slightly below average for a stallion
Weight: 110 lb., or, 10-30 lbs. lighter than average for a stallion
Posture: Relaxed, confident, a cross between graceful and lower-class informality
Build: Compact and lean, without being thin; lacks a good portion of the bulk common in stallions
Race/Species: Earth Pony
Coat: Medium-light tan-brown
Mane: Long, about stomach-length, and a bit wild looking. In the front, it falls partially over the space between his eyes, sweeping over from his right. Dark slate in color, being a dark gray with a partial blue hue.
Tail: Long, slightly wild, and voluminous
Ears: Usually perked, curious, and alert
Eyes: Bright, dull violet in color
Muzzle/Jaw: Smaller than the average stallion, giving him a more intellectual/delicate look; though, some consider his facial structure not that far from that of a mare.
Face shape: Unusually delicate for a stallion, making him almost look like a mare by comparison, though not quite that extreme
Describe their smile: Tory's smile tends to be closed-lipped and low-key, though still friendly and strangely open.
Hooves: Given he is a male earth pony, he has rather strong hooves, though they tend to be subtly more delicate than average due to his emphasis/natural inclination towards precision and skill over brute force.
Scars: None
Cutie Mark: An orange arrow going through a blue circle.
Other Distinguishing Features: The roots of his mane come in black, which are visible both under his ears, behind his jaw, and at the corner of his right ear.
Glasses/Contacts: Neither, though he always has safety goggles as a precautionary measure
Left/Right Hooved: Right Hooved
Who does he take after: Proportionally, he takes largely after his mother's family lines, as they are more graceful and thin of frame
Normal Dress: Minimalistic/nude (with goggles), as is common in Equestria
Winter: Dark brown trench coat and black sweater (with goggles)
Formal: Grayscale suit (with goggles)
Jewelry: None
Other Accessories: Safety Goggles
Weapons: None, but would have an affinity with (almost) any thrown projectile
Are they generally balanced or clumsy?: When unencumbered, Tory tends to have above-average balance.
Mannerisms/Poses/Movement: He tends to move with care and poise, though his mannerisms are usually relaxed and informal regardless; it is somewhat balanced by natural grace however
Describe their walk: Tory walks with a confident, though relaxed gait, each leg swinging gracefully forward
Habits/OCDs/Obsessions: He feels naked without his goggles, to the point that without them, he tends to not be as focused. He does, however, lose a small amount of inhibition with them off, as they're a sort of focal point for his concentration.
Health: Above average -- decent diet and moderate exercise with little to no harmful habits
Hygiene: Among the construction crews, work sites, and environments of the like, Tory tends to be a clean and well-kept pony despite being surrounded by dirt and dust. When in 'proper' company, he tends to be subtly more dirty than may be common. Basically, he keeps himself clean, but doesn't clean himself up as well as many would, he instead simply avoids getting dirty. Nonetheless, he does track a small amount of dirt with him from his work.
Speech Patterns: Tory speaks with a very slight city accent, though it is not as noticeable as most permanent residents of Manehattan.
Voice: Clear
Describe their laugh: Tory, when all but rolling on the floor, tends to have a silent laugh usually hidden behind a forehoof. In extreme cases, he has a sort of airless gaffaw.
Unusual Gestures or Expressions:
Style (Elegant, shabby, etc): Graceful yet relaxed; like that of an intelligent, balanced pony from moderate wealth who spends a lot of time among commoners and has adopted traces of their mannerisms
Strength: He would be considered of below average strength for a stallion considering his smaller size, but due to physical discipline/exercise he has built up more strength than would be common of a non-physical-laboring citizen, which in total brings him to average strength. However, being an earth pony, average tends to be decent a bit more powerful than a pegasus or unicorn.
Endurance: His physical exertion from week to week isn't intensive, but it's not leisurely either, so all in all he comes out to being of average endurance for a stallion. However, being an earth pony, his endurance is naturally more impressive than a pegasus or unicorn, much like his strength.
Agility: Given his leaner build and above-average balance, he is able to both run and maneuver very well. This allows him to dodge and react quickly, as well as cover greater distances in shorter amounts of time (though, being without wings, the comparison is made to other earth ponies and unicorns).
Dexterity: He is fairly average in terms of dexterity. He is fairly proficient with manipulating things, but he is notable in neither direction, and is liable to both handling things well or occasionally slipping up.
Willpower: He really doesn't have a lot to challenge him, but he keeps a decent level of discipline in his life. The result it an average level of willpower--he is not particularly vulnerable to temptation or mind spells, but he doesn't have an iron-clad resolve against it either.
Focus: Given his focus on mental pursuits, and his own ability with prediction, calculation, and spacial perception, his focus by extension has been sharpened to something fairly impressive. While there are individuals surpassing him, he is well above average in that regard.
Magic Pool: Being an earth pony, his magic pool tends to be weaker and more innate than that in a pegasus or unicorn. However, given that earth pony magic is centered around a connection with the earth and soil, and Tory is and has always been a city-dweller, this connection is severely impaired. The result is a doubly-weak magic pool, as to be almost non-existent.
Physical Flaws: While not quite a flaw, Tory is only marginally stronger than the average, lazy stallion, despite exercising to build up some strength and endurance.
Physical Strengths: His eyesight is well-above average, as is his reaction time. His leaner built also helps him with evasion and agility.
Intellectual/Mental/Personality Attributes and Attitudes
Linguistic Intelligence: Low; Tory has more trouble than average with the more subtle nuances of language and verbal flare. This extends into new languages, as he is likely to trip over learning new grammar structures and vocabularies more than most ponies. However, he still possesses a good grasp (and vocabulary) over Equestrian, and can express himself well.
Visual/Spatial Intelligence: Gifted; Tory is able to visually dissect many things around him, 'see' them in space, and form very accurate mental landscapes of what he sees. This is a key building block of his special talent, as his high spatial intelligence allows him to calculate and predict the movement of objects as they progress through space.
Musical Intelligence: Inept; Tory has little to no proficiency with music. He is unable to carry a tune, nor successfully play an instrument
Kinesthetic Intelligence: Gifted; Tory has a great deal of skill with moving his own body and knowing exactly where each limb, accessory, and extension of himself is in reference to the space around him. He is also fairly proficient with using tools, though it is more born out of intelligence and familiarity over physical dexterity.
Mathematical Intelligence: High; Tory has a good grasp on logical processes, cause and effect, as well as math given his profession
Interpersonal Intelligence: Average; though Tory is mentally sharp, he is not highly perceptive of individuals around him, so he tends to mist the greater subtleties of emotions and mannerisms of those around him.
Intrapersonal Intelligence: High; Tory has a good grasp of his own mental landscape, and can check his own psyche with some amount of proficiency, as well as catch himself before being mired in positive/negative emotions. Basically, he has good control over himself, and can keep a level head.
Naturalist Intelligence: High; Tory has a good feel for the environment around him, and the elements or changes within it. This is necessary when he needs to be able to quickly spot potential dangers. However, this is only truly sharp when in an urban environment, given his strong familiarity with such.
Intelligence Level: High over all; low intellectual or intelligent professional.
Known Languages: Equestrian only
Character's long-term goals/desires in life:
Character's short-term goals/desires in life:
Secret desires: Visit Griffonia, meet both Princess Celestia and Princess Luna, get in a fight with a Changeling
How self-confident is the character?: Highly, without being overbearing. He likes who he is, and doesn't let other people's words get to him, though he still is a modest and unassuming pony by nature.
How do they see him/herself?
As someone capable, and gifted at using skill and intellect over brawn.
How do they believe s/he is perceived by others?
He believes ponies don't have enough reason to think neither good nor bad about him most of the time. He perceives himself to not be a highly amicable, but not irksome or unfriendly either. Someone hopefully reliable, but not likely to be particularly striking in either direction.
What is the character most proud of?
What does the character like least about themselves?
How do they express themselves?
Is this character generally dominant or submissive?: Tory tends to be passive, content for other people to play leadership roles, but rarely does he find himself in a low position, as he has issues tolerating it. He likes to keep some amount of independence, and recognizes usually a hoofful of individuals above him, but he does not take well to being submissive as a general rule.
Patience level: on a level of 1 to 10?: 7 -- quite patient, though only to a certain extent
Does the character seem ruled by emotion or logic or some combination thereof?: Logic by majority
Most at ease when: Hanging out around town, visiting shops and pubs, or playing games with fellow ponies
Ill at ease when: Thrown into a potentially dangerous, natural environment, especially swamps
Describe their sense of humor: See below
Farce/Exaggerated Comedy: He can't help but smile given improbable situations and frantic effort to get out of it.
Dark Humor: He enjoys some amount of it, usually a 'cruel is life' or 'honest' level of darkness. However, he is averted to the more distasteful or harsh dark jokes.
Screwball/Confused: Mildly amusing, but definitely not his choice.
Slapstick/Physical Humor: Beyond the well-timed physical reaction, Tory is fairly turned off by this more base form of comedy.
Parody/Mocking: Also mildly amusing, but the critical tone of most mocking parodies tends to leave a bad taste in his mouth when aimed at a group capable of garnering sympathy.
Satire: When taking the higher form of wide-viewed criticism, or satire of how things simply are, well, Tory enjoys it a lot. While not always outright funny, it amuses him in a way that's also stimulating as well.
If granted one wish, what would it be?:
Why?:
Character/Personality/Mental/Social Strengths:
Character/Personality/Mental/Social Flaws:
If they could be described with one of the seven virtues, which would it be?
If they could be described with one of the seven sins, which would it be?
Biggest Vulnerability (non physical):
Optimist or Pessimist: Slightly optimistic realist
Introvert or extrovert: Introvert
Myers Briggs: ISTP - The Mechanic
Practical, logical, action-orentated, and given towards both adventure and understanding how things work; Tory likes to keep himself busy, be it exploring, playing games, learning new things, or using his problem-solving abilities for the benefit of himself and those around him. He has a natural inclination towards fundamental laws that govern the world, each apparent in the mechanisms within it.
Greatest Fear: Quicksand and tarpits
Other Fears/Insecurities/Phobias: Swamps for reasons related to the above,
Emotional/psychological/social peculiarities:
Biggest regret:
Other regrets:
Biggest accomplishment: Saving a total of two ponies on-site from falling debris, and possibly others through the corrections he's made to construction operations
Minor accomplishments:
Musical talents/instruments:
Character's darkest/deepest secret:
Minor Secrets: He's actually a bit attracted to his cousin, Contour Line
Likes/Dislikes
Likes:
Dislikes:
Favorite--
Color: White
Clothing: His safety goggles, though he adores mares with bows
Place: A dimly-lit, comfortable bar or lounge when with a friend
Room in the house and why:
Food/drinks: Strawberries and vanilla milkshakes
Music genre: Classical/modern blended together
Songs and Singers/Bands: Lindsey Changling
Movies/Tv Shows/Performances: Live performances and dramatic theater
Actors/Performers: Stella Aldmare
Books: A Game of Crowns
Historical Figure: Nickhoova Tesla
Subject in School: Algebra and Calculus
Animal: Hawk
Least Favorite--
Clothing: Any hat other than a stetson or military helmet
Place: Any swamp
Food/drink: Chocolate and chocolate milk
Music genre: Polka and Rap
Subject in school: Reneighssance/Classical Literature
Simple Pleasures:
Greater Pleasures:
Where does this character like to hang out?: Bars, pubs, resturants,
Where is this character's dream place to live?:
Motto/Personal quote:
Mode of transportation: walking, or train if long-distance
Most prized possession: A painting of Canterlot given to him by Contour Line, being one of her more impressive works.
Why?: It was a gesture of their relationship and closeness; whenever he looks at it, he marvels not only at the skill of his cousin and best friend, but also is humbled by how much they share. She means a good deal to him, as does his relationship with her.
Relationships with others
Relationship Skills: Though inexperienced, he is capable of handling relationships well, so long as he doesn't have to play the part of the extremely devoted coltfriend; basically, he is quite down-to-earth with his relationships
Loves: None yet
Lusts: A few ponies popular on magazines, including Fleur Dis Lee
Crushes: Satin Pillow (Baltimare, age 14-15), Fleur Dis Lee (Manehattan, age 18-20)
Girlfriend/Boyfriend(s): None
Other lover(s): None
Marital status: Single, not dating
First crush: Satin Pillow
Did it last?: No
Why or why not?: He ended up not really having a lot in common with her, that and she became a bit petty and superficial for his taste
Best Friends: Contour Line (cousin), Tailspin "Spinout" Wheeler,
Friends:
Hates:
Dislikes:
Rivals: None
Pets: None
What kind of person would s/he consider to be the perfect partner?:
Is the character judgmental of others and how so?: He is fairly open-minded and slower to jump to conclusions; that said, he still has a slight aversion to certain species, particularly griffins and dragons
How is s/he perceived by--
Strangers?
Friends?
Wife/Husband/Lover?: Not applicable
Family?: The intelligent pony who couldn't make doing something physical with his life, but made it work well regardless. Of course, his mother Moonlit Flower will always see him as her little bright-eyed stallion.
What happens to change this perception if at all?:
What type of people does s/he like or associate with?
What type of people doesn't s/he like or associate with?:
How do they treat members of the opposite sex?:
What do family/friends like most about character?
What do family/friends like least about character?
Sex/Romantic Life
What do they consider to be a romantic setting/activity/date?: Something comfortable, a bit intimate, and something they can both share and enjoy together.
What did they do on their first date? On her first date?: Movie theater in Baltimare soon after leaving home
How does a normal date go for this character?: Talking over drinks, seeing a movie/play, or having fun somewhere in town/nearby
How did/would they propose, or like to be proposed to?: Would depend on the mare, and what special memories they shared. He would want it to be both memorable, following something they can share, and ties into their collective past
Virgin?: Yes
Describe his/her sex life: Nonexistant; he is fairly happy without a partner in that regard, though mares still catch his eye--especially sweeter, graceful mares with bows
How often does this character have sex?:
How long can he/she go without sex?: Twenty years, give and take however long he continues to go without
How does this character feel emotionally, after sex?: Not applicable
Does this character have self control around the opposite sex?: Yes, though mares still get a bit of a lingering look now and then
Does sex play an important role in their relationships, if so, how?: He believes in love, friendship, and trust over physical relationships
Turn-ons: Bows, ribbons, wrapped tails
Turn-offs: Swearing, smoking, gum-chewing,
Fetishes/Fantasies: Fairly vanilla
Sexual peculiarities: Nothing notable
Sexual perks: Not applicable
Sexual flaws: Not applicable
Usually on the top or bottom?: Not applicable
Dominant or Submissive?: Middle ground/Dominant
Describe their first sexual experience: Closest he has come is snuggling/cuddling in bed, or in a hot tub; basically it's always been just cute friends hanging out somewhere in Manehattan, regardless
At what age?: 17 years old onwards
How has this affected the character, if substantially at all?: Nope
Have they ever impregnated someone, or been impregnated?: See virgin status
Emotional Characteristics
Describe character's sense of morals:
Describe character's etiquette: Notably informal by nature, but always has a touch of grace and poise regardless. Tends to do well enough with etiquette relatedly, though isn't quite up to par in high-end settings.
Describe character's sense of self-control: Tory is very level-headed and fairly patient. As such, he tends to be calm, but he still has his limits. While his self-control is above average, he's far from being the picture of tolerant and slow to anger. There are still notable ways at least annoy and frustrate him, though to be truly angry, one may have to take extreme measures.
How does this character act in public?: Relaxed, confident, and content to go with the flow of things; he tends to stick to the background a lot, unless he has something to interject or bring up.
How does this character act around strangers vs how they act around friends?:
How does this character act at home?:
How has this character most changed from youth?:
How have they remained the same?
How does this character deal with or react to...
Anger:
Sadness:
Conflict/Danger:
Rejection:
Fear: He tries to keep his wits about himself, and not panic. However, he still loses a good portion of his level-headedness, forethought, and grace/balance when under intense fear. He also tends to move more rigidly, while keeping his eyes on his surroundings--instead of relying on his now-compromised sense of his environment.
Change: .
Loss:
Sex/Flirting:
Pain:
Stress:
Peer pressure:
Guilt:
Being wrong:
Being criticized:
Praise:
Love:
Being hated: Tory may, when finding out someone hates him, try to make amends somehow, or clear up whatever issue there is. However, at some point he will simply give up, accept the other persons feelings, and stay out of their way when possible.
Humiliation:
What does this character think/feel about--
Marriage: A great thing, but something that
Children:
Sex: Something that should belong to love, romance, and fierce attraction; he's not set on requiring marriage, but sees it as something that should never be casual or with someone you don't love fully and devotedly. That's not to say he looks down on those more free than he is in that regard, however.
Love: A powerful, meaningful connection between not just two ponies, but the whole of Equestria. Something that inspires, and ignites the fire within each sentient being.
Homosexuality: Tolerant, and supportive of friends if they're not brash about their orientation
The opposite sex: Beautiful creatures, most, though perhaps a touch quick to panic and lose their heads
Politics: Capitalistic; believes in big business and entrepreneurship over strong regulation
Religion: Royal pony sisters
Science/Technology: Interested in developing and modern technology; he tends to utilize and familiarize himself with the newer processes open to Equestria.
Drugs: Highly averted to
Alcohol: Fond of, and will often be found getting slightly buzzed in bars; by now, he has a pretty good level of tolerance for alcohol
Killing/Murder: Highly averted to, though with that said, much less so than is normal for a pony in Equastria
How does the character view life?: An endless journey, a constant risk, and a boundless canvas of potential
How does the character view death?: A huge step into the unknown, where all the fruits of your life are laid bare and you move on to something beyond.
How does the character view society?: A complex machine made of many smaller, irreplacable parts focused around the guidance of the fewer, more important central pegs that lend stability to the whole mechanism. He disapproves of how unstable the herd mindset is, but accepts his lot and looks upon the abundant good in society.
How does the character imagine his/her own death?: Dying of old age, getting mugged in a dark alley, or in a fight with a dragon/changeling/diamond dog/griffin.
What does the character want out of life?
What does this character consider "success" to be?
What would the character like to change in his/her life?
What motivates this character?
Why?:
What discourages this character?
Why?:
What makes this character happy?
Why?:
What makes this character sad?:
Why?:
What makes this character angry?
Why?:
What most describes this character's personality?
Psycho analysis (Describe why they act the way they do):
Does it stem from childhood or an event, or chemical?
Spiritual Characteristics
Religion: Royal pony sisters
Does the character believe in a god or goddess?
What are the character's spiritual beliefs?
Is religion or spirituality an important part of this character's life?
If so, what role does it play?
Superstitions:
Chinese Zodiac:
Astrological Zodiac:
Element:
Other
If this character were an animal, what would they be?: Hawk, for the sake of abundant freedom, strong eyesight, and ability to make a home among the concrete landscape of the city
IF this character were the opposite sex what would they--
Do? Go to work and see if anyone notices. ...Before going shopping for bows and hitting up the town.
Say?
Feel?
If this character were to be characterized by an object, what would it be?
Why?
What song best fits this character?
If you could compare this character to an existing character, who would s/he be and why?:
If you could choose an actor for this character, who would it be?
If you could choose a voice actor for this character, who would it be?
Who/what was your character inspired by?
