Appearance
Are Emoric's eyes always the same colour?
Does Emoric have any notable scars?
Does Emoric have any piercings?
Not while he was alive! His ghost occasionally sports a gold ring or two in one ear, because he's heard it's a sign you're gay, and he's allowed to be gay, now that times have moved on, and he's dead anyway.
Does Emoric have any tattoos?
How does Emoric get their hair cut or styled? A professional? A friend? Do it themselves?
How does Emoric keep their fingernails?
If Emoric could wear any fashion imaginable, how would they choose to dress?
Is Emoric missing any teeth?
Is Emoric tall, short, or average for their species or culture?
What does Emoric smell like?
What is Emoric most often seen wearing? Are they dressed that way because they like it, or because it's a uniform or status indicator?
What is Emoric's favourite thing about their own appearance?
What length does Emoric prefer their hair? Do they get to wear it that length?
What sort of underwear does Emoric wear, if any?
Psychology
Emoric: +5 disapproval! What word was said in their presence?
More of a phrase, than a single word, but... 'You can't!' Like hell he can't. Doesn't matter how bizarre, difficult, or stupid it is, if he intends to do it, by god he'll do it... eventually. There are things he didn't finish until after his death, and a few more he's still working on.
Describe one of Emoric's dreams or nightmares.
Does Emoric believe the ends justify the means?
Does Emoric have a good poker face?
Does Emoric have any bad habits?
Has Emoric ever witnessed something that fundamentally changed them?
How does Emoric act, when they're afraid?
How does Emoric act, when they're happy?
How does Emoric act, when they're upset?
How does Emoric change on formal occasions? Do they dress differently? Speak differently?
How does Emoric deal with being approached by new people?
If Emoric could forget one thing, what would it be?
If Emoric could pretend something was true and get away with it, what would they choose?
If Emoric is not already a villain, what would push them into it? Alternately, if Emoric is a villain, what might trigger a redemption arc?
Is Emoric at peace with who they are? What would they change?
Is Emoric introverted or extroverted?
Is Emoric patient or do they anger quickly?
Is Emoric sentimental about certain possessions?
Is there any event Emoric is struggling to get over?
What does Emoric like least about themselves?
What does Emoric like most about themselves?
What is Emoric insecure about?
What is Emoric's biggest fear?
What is one thing Emoric is proud of?
What is one thing Emoric refuses to talk about?
What is the most ridiculous fear Emoric has?
Being asked to make something for the royal family of England. The dude is... well, was terrified of being asked to craft something by people who could have him beheaded or exiled if they didn't like it. Which, to be fair, didn't happen to any craftspeople in his time, but he knew it could and no one would stop it if it did.
What keeps Emoric going?
What makes Emoric think of home?
What non-obvious thing would make Emoric sad?
What would Emoric be grossed out by?
What, if anything, has Emoric fled instead of facing?
Where does Emoric consider home? Is it actually where they live?
Preferences
Does Emoric collect anything? Do they show off their collection?
Does Emoric enjoy outdoor activities?
Does Emoric enjoy reading? Do they read quickly?
Does Emoric exercise regularly? Do they enjoy it?
Does Emoric have any guilty pleasures?
Does Emoric like camping?
Does Emoric like the beach?
Does Emoric prefer showers, baths, or something else?
Does Emoric prefer to sleep in warm or cool environs?
Given a choice of any animal, what would Emoric have as a pet?
How does Emoric feel about conspiracy theories?
How does Emoric feel about heights?
How does Emoric feel about thunderstorms?
How may pillows does Emoric sleep with?
What are five things Emoric dislikes?
What are five things Emoric likes?
What are four things that make Emoric happy?
What can always make Emoric laugh?
What chore does Emoric least like doing?
What does Emoric admire in others?
What does Emoric do for fun?
What is Emoric's favourite colour?
What is Emoric's favourite non-alcoholic beverage?
What is Emoric's favourite piece of clothing?
What is Emoric's favourite place?
What is Emoric's favourite scent?
What is Emoric's favourite season? Why?
What is Emoric's most prized possession?
What is one thing Emoric is trying to get rid of? How have they failed, so far?
What is one thing Emoric wants? Not their greatest desire, but something they'd like.
What kind of music would Emoric listen to?
What kind of shoes does Emoric prefer?
What light level does Emoric prefer to sleep in?
What literary genre does Emoric absolutely loathe?
What literary genres does Emoric prefer?
Where would Emoric most like to live?
Food
Does Emoric cook well? Do they cook often?
Does Emoric drink coffee? If so, how do they take it?
Does Emoric have any specific memories involving food?
Does Emoric like spicy food?
Does Emoric like sweet food?
How many meals was Emoric raised to expect in a day? How many do they actually eat?
What culture, region, or style of food does Emoric prefer? Is it one they grew up with?
What does Emoric like for breakfast?
What does Emoric like for dessert?
What food does Emoric really hate?
What general diet does Emoric follow -- are they a vegetarian? do they keep kosher? do they just eat anything that's put in front of them?
What is Emoric's favourite food?
What sort of tea does Emoric like, if any?
Potions and Drugs
Has Emoric ever been drugged against their will, or without their knowledge?
Has Emoric ever hallucinated? Was it intentional?
How does Emoric feel about recreational drugs? Do they have opinions about any specific ones?
How does Emoric handle alcohol?
What is Emoric like when they're drunk?
What is Emoric's favourite alcoholic beverage?
Health
Does Emoric get sick easily?
Does Emoric have any disabilities that aren't immediately obvious?
Does Emoric usually see the same doctor (or other healthcare professional), or do they just see whoever's available, when they have a problem?
Has Emoric had any memorable serious injuries?
Has Emoric recovered from any illnesses that are considered life-threatening, in their world?
How does Emoric sleep?
How much does Emoric sleep, versus how much they'd like to sleep?
If Emoric has gotten sick, what are they most likely to have caught? What symptoms would they most likely be suffering?
Is Emoric allergic to anything? How bad?
Society
Are there any rumours about Emoric? Are they true?
Does Emoric get along with animals, in general? Do specific animals prefer them? Do some animals dislike them instantly?
Does Emoric have a reputation for something?
Does Emoric have any aristocratic or academic titles?
How does Emoric feel about parties? Are there any types of celebration they prefer? Types they'd prefer not to be present for?
If Emoric is from a culture with astrological traditions, what is their astrological sign?
If Emoric were to be remembered for one thing, after their death, what would it be?
Is Emoric envious of anyone? Why?
Is there someone Emoric tries to protect?
Nope. He wasn't very close to many people, and certainly no one who needed it, or even seemed to.
What does where Emoric lives say about them, their family, or their social status?
What nicknames does Emoric have?
'Ricc-o' and 'Watchmaker', usually, and the first was just because it rhymed with something in some impromptu rude verse.
What's one time Emoric has helped someone against their better judgement?
Who does Emoric dislike, and why?
Who does Emoric want to make happy?
Who does Emoric wish would take better care of themselves?
Would Emoric be viewed as good, evil, or just ignorable by the society they live in?
Family
Does Emoric get along with their family?
Does Emoric have any siblings? Do they get along?
Does Emoric know their biological parents? Who were they raised by?
Does Emoric remind people of an older family member?
Is Emoric familiar with their extended family? How close are they to family members beyond siblings, parents, and grandparents?
What is one bad memory Emoric has of their parents?
What is one good memory Emoric has of their parents?
What unrelated people does Emoric count as part of their family?
Friends
Did Emoric have many friends as a child? Do they still have any of those friends now?
Does Emoric have a lot of friends, or just a select few?
Does Emoric have any friends who get them into trouble?
How would Emoric's friends describe them?
Is Emoric liked or just tolerated by the people they spend most of their time with?
What is Emoric looking for in a friend?
Where do Emoric and their friends hang out? What time of day do they prefer to go there, and why?
Who is Emoric's best friend?
Romance
Does Emoric engage in traditionally romantic behaviours?
Does Emoric fall in love easily?
Has Emoric ever considered getting married? What are their thoughts on it?
Has Emoric ever engaged in hopeless pining?
Is Emoric in a romantic or sexual relationship with anyone? What is their partner like? Or, why not?
Is Emoric promiscuous?
What does Emoric find attractive in others?
What does Emoric want out of a relationship?
What is Emoric's sexuality?
What was Emoric's worst romantic experience?
Philosophy
Does Emoric believe in a god or gods, defined as some sort of extremely powerful being with an interest in and possibly control over some facet of the world?
Does Emoric believe in space aliens? Are there actually aliens in contact with their world?
Does Emoric believe in the existence of anything their culture considers a supernatural creature?
Does Emoric consider themselves a religious person? Do other people?
Does Emoric follow the same religion they were raised in?
Has Emoric ever caused problems by adhering to their morals, convictions, or code of honour?
How does Emoric feel about religion, their own and/or other people's?
If Emoric has a job/higher calling/duty to destiny, what is it?
What does Emoric believe happens after death?
What is Emoric's one wish for the future of the world?
What is the worst thing Emoric has ever done?
Died, probably. But, for something a little more morally suspect, I suspect he's made a few jump-scare automatons. He also sings loudly while hammering shovel blades at the asscrack of dawn. He's really not that dramatic.
What temptations, if any, has Emoric resisted? Have they given in to any?
What things has Emoric done even though they didn't want to?
What virtues does Emoric value?
What would Emoric do with a million dollars?
Well, he's dead, so not a lot. laughs Before he was dead, that was ... an incomprehensible amount of money, roughly the GDP of a small nation. But, at the very least, he'd have stopped renting space and purchased a place in the country, where he could build weird automatons and refuse to take jobs from assholes.
Education
Did Emoric go to university or recieve some other tertiary education? What did they study?
Were there any educators Emoric absolutely loathed? Tell us about them.
Were there any educators Emoric bonded with or really liked? Tell us about them.
What is the usual path of education in the culture Emoric belongs to? Did they follow that path? If not, why?
Where did Emoric go to school as a child? Or if fixed schools are not the norm in their culture, how did they receive their childhood education?
Where did Emoric go to school as a teenager or young adult? Or if fixed schools are not the norm for that age, in their culture, what sort of apprenticeship or secondary education did they receive?
Skills and Talents
Can Emoric burp on command?
Can Emoric dance? Are they good at any particular styles?
Can Emoric do a handstand?
Can Emoric play any musical instruments?
Can Emoric read and write the language they grew up with? What about the regional language of government and/or law?
Does Emoric have a good memory?
Does Emoric have any abilities we'd consider magic? Are those normal for their species or culture?
Emoric's... a ghost. Formerly human, yes, but definitely a ghost. He's not usually able to interact with the world, aside from necromancers and Speakers, and they're magic, not him. Still, he is a ghost, and that probably counts as magic to someone.
Does Emoric have any natural talents?
He's got a great sense of spatial relations, and can usually pick the right size gears for a project without measuring.
Does Emoric have any talents that no one else knows about or remembers?
He's great in bed. Nobody ever talks about this, because they're too busy praising his clockworks or his ironwork.
Does Emoric have any totally useless skills?
Does Emoric participate in any team sports?
Does Emoric remember people's names, faces, both, or neither?
Does Emoric sing? Are they any good at it?
Does Emoric stick to 'gentlemanly' combat, or do they fight dirty?
Does Emoric swim well? At all?
How does Emoric most often use expletives?
How many languages does Emoric speak, and which ones?
Is Emoric a good liar?
What is Emoric's weapon of choice?
AU
How would you change Emoric for a Victorian AU?
How would you describe Emoric's aesthetic?
How would you fit Emoric into a high fantasy AU?
If Emoric was granted a magical dragonboner, ala the Theirin dynasty, what would they attempt to do with it?
If Emoric were suddenly in an RPG, what song would they want as their battle music?
What would Emoric be as a D&D character?
What would Emoric be the patron saint of?
What would Emoric do in a modern AU?
What would Emoric's character be in a D&D game?
Misc
Does Emoric put away their laundry or just keep wearing it out of the basket?
Has Emoric ever gone hunting?
Has Emoric ever killed anyone? Did they feel it was justified or have regrets?
If you could give Emoric anything as a gift, what would it be?
If you were to meet Emoric, do you think you'd get along?
Is Emoric a blanket hog?
Only when he sleeps! Which he does a lot less of than he probably ought, at least while he's alive. But, he likes it Very Fucking Warm, and has a habit of living in cold, rainy places... He's not just going to steal the entire blanket, he's going to steal all twelve of them and probably warm them in front of the forge for good measure.