Michael Leary | Lir Fontaine



Appearance

Are Mike's eyes always the same colour?

Does Mike have any notable scars?

Does Mike have any piercings?

Does Mike have any tattoos?

How does Mike get their hair cut or styled? A professional? A friend? Do it themselves?

How does Mike keep their fingernails?

If Mike could wear any fashion imaginable, how would they choose to dress?

Is Mike missing any teeth?

Is Mike tall, short, or average for their species or culture?

What does Mike smell like?

What is Mike most often seen wearing? Are they dressed that way because they like it, or because it's a uniform or status indicator?

What is Mike's favourite thing about their own appearance?

What length does Mike prefer their hair? Do they get to wear it that length?

What sort of underwear does Mike wear, if any?

Psychology

Mike: +5 disapproval! What word was said in their presence?

Describe one of Mike's dreams or nightmares.

Does Mike believe the ends justify the means?

Does Mike have a good poker face?

Does Mike have any bad habits?

Has Mike ever witnessed something that fundamentally changed them?

How does Mike act, when they're afraid?

How does Mike act, when they're happy?

How does Mike act, when they're upset?

How does Mike change on formal occasions? Do they dress differently? Speak differently?

How does Mike deal with being approached by new people?

If Mike could forget one thing, what would it be?

If Mike could pretend something was true and get away with it, what would they choose?

If Mike is not already a villain, what would push them into it? Alternately, if Mike is a villain, what might trigger a redemption arc?

Is Mike at peace with who they are? What would they change?

Is Mike introverted or extroverted?

Is Mike patient or do they anger quickly?

Is Mike sentimental about certain possessions?

Is there any event Mike is struggling to get over?

What does Mike like least about themselves?

What does Mike like most about themselves?

What is Mike insecure about?

What is Mike's biggest fear?

What is one thing Mike is proud of?

What is one thing Mike refuses to talk about?

What is the most ridiculous fear Mike has?

What keeps Mike going?

What makes Mike think of home?

What non-obvious thing would make Mike sad?

What would Mike be grossed out by?

What, if anything, has Mike fled instead of facing?

Where does Mike consider home? Is it actually where they live?

Preferences

Does Mike collect anything? Do they show off their collection?

Does Mike enjoy outdoor activities?

Does Mike enjoy reading? Do they read quickly?

He would rather read music than books. He doesn't mind reading books, but he's not going to lean that way for entertainment unless he's stuck in the car with Baron for sixteen hours, and he can't get a good word game started, and he's more likely to pick non-fiction about musical theory and composition. Doesn't mean he hasn't absorbed his fair share of airport novels over the years, because there's only so long you can spend on the road with four other people before you pick up a book in a gas station to avoid pouring Pepsi down someone's back.

Does Mike exercise regularly? Do they enjoy it?

Does Mike have any guilty pleasures?

Does Mike like camping?

Does Mike like the beach?

Does Mike prefer showers, baths, or something else?

Does Mike prefer to sleep in warm or cool environs?

Given a choice of any animal, what would Mike have as a pet?

How does Mike feel about conspiracy theories?

How does Mike feel about heights?

How does Mike feel about thunderstorms?

How may pillows does Mike sleep with?

What are five things Mike dislikes?

What are five things Mike likes?

What are four things that make Mike happy?

What can always make Mike laugh?

What chore does Mike least like doing?

What does Mike admire in others?

What does Mike do for fun?

What is Mike's favourite colour?

What is Mike's favourite non-alcoholic beverage?

What is Mike's favourite piece of clothing?

What is Mike's favourite place?

What is Mike's favourite scent?

What is Mike's favourite season? Why?

What is Mike's most prized possession?

What is one thing Mike is trying to get rid of? How have they failed, so far?

What is one thing Mike wants? Not their greatest desire, but something they'd like.

What kind of music would Mike listen to?

What kind of shoes does Mike prefer?

What light level does Mike prefer to sleep in?

What literary genre does Mike absolutely loathe?

What literary genres does Mike prefer?

Where would Mike most like to live?

Food

Does Mike cook well? Do they cook often?

Does Mike drink coffee? If so, how do they take it?

Does Mike have any specific memories involving food?

Does Mike like spicy food?

Does Mike like sweet food?

How many meals was Mike raised to expect in a day? How many do they actually eat?

What culture, region, or style of food does Mike prefer? Is it one they grew up with?

What does Mike like for breakfast?

What does Mike like for dessert?

What food does Mike really hate?

What general diet does Mike follow -- are they a vegetarian? do they keep kosher? do they just eat anything that's put in front of them?

What is Mike's favourite food?

What sort of tea does Mike like, if any?

Potions and Drugs

Has Mike ever been drugged against their will, or without their knowledge?

Has Mike ever hallucinated? Was it intentional?

How does Mike feel about recreational drugs? Do they have opinions about any specific ones?

How does Mike handle alcohol?

What is Mike like when they're drunk?

What is Mike's favourite alcoholic beverage?

Mike drinks Manhattans, because they're classic, they're good, and you'll never find a bartender who can't pour one.

Health

Does Mike get sick easily?

Does Mike have any disabilities that aren't immediately obvious?

Does Mike usually see the same doctor (or other healthcare professional), or do they just see whoever's available, when they have a problem?

Has Mike had any memorable serious injuries?

Has Mike recovered from any illnesses that are considered life-threatening, in their world?

How does Mike sleep?

How much does Mike sleep, versus how much they'd like to sleep?

If Mike has gotten sick, what are they most likely to have caught? What symptoms would they most likely be suffering?

Is Mike allergic to anything? How bad?

Society

Are there any rumours about Mike? Are they true?

Does Mike get along with animals, in general? Do specific animals prefer them? Do some animals dislike them instantly?

Does Mike have a reputation for something?

Does Mike have any aristocratic or academic titles?

How does Mike feel about parties? Are there any types of celebration they prefer? Types they'd prefer not to be present for?

If Mike is from a culture with astrological traditions, what is their astrological sign?

If Mike were to be remembered for one thing, after their death, what would it be?

Is Mike envious of anyone? Why?

Is there someone Mike tries to protect?

What does where Mike lives say about them, their family, or their social status?

What nicknames does Mike have?

What's one time Mike has helped someone against their better judgement?

Who does Mike dislike, and why?

Who does Mike want to make happy?

Who does Mike wish would take better care of themselves?

Would Mike be viewed as good, evil, or just ignorable by the society they live in?

Family

Does Mike get along with their family?

Does Mike have any siblings? Do they get along?

Does Mike know their biological parents? Who were they raised by?

Does Mike remind people of an older family member?

Is Mike familiar with their extended family? How close are they to family members beyond siblings, parents, and grandparents?

What is one bad memory Mike has of their parents?

What is one good memory Mike has of their parents?

What unrelated people does Mike count as part of their family?

Friends

Did Mike have many friends as a child? Do they still have any of those friends now?

Does Mike have a lot of friends, or just a select few?

Does Mike have any friends who get them into trouble?

How would Mike's friends describe them?

Is Mike liked or just tolerated by the people they spend most of their time with?

What is Mike looking for in a friend?

Where do Mike and their friends hang out? What time of day do they prefer to go there, and why?

Who is Mike's best friend?

Romance

Does Mike engage in traditionally romantic behaviours?

He's both considerate and romantic, and the two are often entwined. Brings his girlfriend flowers and chocolates on holidays, engages in flamenco serenades in the living room, and makes time, when he's in town, for fancy dinners and evenings on the town. Even if he has to get Sin to babysit the kids. He always remembers her birthday and his stepsons' birthdays, and even when he's on tour, sends gifts, and calls to make sure they arrived and that everyone's having a good time.

Does Mike fall in love easily?

Has Mike ever considered getting married? What are their thoughts on it?

Has Mike ever engaged in hopeless pining?

Is Mike in a romantic or sexual relationship with anyone? What is their partner like? Or, why not?

Is Mike promiscuous?

What does Mike find attractive in others?

What does Mike want out of a relationship?

What is Mike's sexuality?

What was Mike's worst romantic experience?

Philosophy

Does Mike 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 Mike believe in space aliens? Are there actually aliens in contact with their world?

Does Mike believe in the existence of anything their culture considers a supernatural creature?

Does Mike consider themselves a religious person? Do other people?

Does Mike follow the same religion they were raised in?

Has Mike ever caused problems by adhering to their morals, convictions, or code of honour?

How does Mike feel about religion, their own and/or other people's?

If Mike has a job/higher calling/duty to destiny, what is it?

What does Mike believe happens after death?

What is Mike's one wish for the future of the world?

What is the worst thing Mike has ever done?

What temptations, if any, has Mike resisted? Have they given in to any?

What things has Mike done even though they didn't want to?

What virtues does Mike value?

What would Mike do with a million dollars?

Education

Did Mike go to university or recieve some other tertiary education? What did they study?

Were there any educators Mike absolutely loathed? Tell us about them.

Were there any educators Mike bonded with or really liked? Tell us about them.

What is the usual path of education in the culture Mike belongs to? Did they follow that path? If not, why?

Where did Mike 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 Mike 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 Mike burp on command?

Can Mike dance? Are they good at any particular styles?

Can Mike do a handstand?

Can Mike play any musical instruments?

Can Mike read and write the language they grew up with? What about the regional language of government and/or law?

Does Mike have a good memory?

Does Mike have any abilities we'd consider magic? Are those normal for their species or culture?

Does Mike have any natural talents?

Does Mike have any talents that no one else knows about or remembers?

Does Mike have any totally useless skills?

Does Mike participate in any team sports?

Does Mike remember people's names, faces, both, or neither?

Does Mike sing? Are they any good at it?

Does Mike stick to 'gentlemanly' combat, or do they fight dirty?

Does Mike swim well? At all?

How does Mike most often use expletives?

How many languages does Mike speak, and which ones?

Is Mike a good liar?

What is Mike's weapon of choice?

AU

How would you change Mike for a Victorian AU?

How would you describe Mike's aesthetic?

How would you fit Mike into a high fantasy AU?

If Mike was granted a magical dragonboner, ala the Theirin dynasty, what would they attempt to do with it?

If Mike were suddenly in an RPG, what song would they want as their battle music?

What would Mike be as a D&D character?

What would Mike be the patron saint of?

What would Mike do in a modern AU?

What would Mike's character be in a D&D game?

Misc

Does Mike put away their laundry or just keep wearing it out of the basket?

Has Mike ever gone hunting?

Has Mike ever killed anyone? Did they feel it was justified or have regrets?

If you could give Mike anything as a gift, what would it be?

If you were to meet Mike, do you think you'd get along?

Is Mike a blanket hog?

Is Mike's residence clean, messy, or dirty?

What is Mike's first memory?

What song reminds you of Mike?