1.) Describe your character’s relationship with their mother or their father, or both. Was it good? Bad? Were they spoiled rotten, ignored? Do they still get along now, or no?
Hansel’s relationship with his parents is great to certain limits. He respects their orders, and he also knows he has a lot to learn from them. But they criticize Hansel a lot, for him being so into helping others. Hansel takes it seriously, and doesn’t matter of what his father says, Hansel won’t change his opinion about it, he’ll do his best to help others in need. He wasn’t spoiled, neither ignored. He was raised upon to be a gentleman, and had the best tutors in Europe for every of the subjects a prince should be good at. Hansel still gets along with them, even after they send him to the island two days before his birthday. He understand their point, and they’d do everything to save their children’s lives.
2.) What are your characters most prominent physical features?
Hansel has icy piercing blue eyes, and remarkable eyebrow line. His hair is dark, and his crooked smile is his signature mark. He’s 5,9’’ tall, and he also has a good body shape, not too shinny, but also not too strong.
3.) Name one scar your character has, and tell us where it came from. If they don’t have any, is there a reason?
Hansel has a thin scar at his jaw from when he was learning how to shave. The scar is almost invisible,but if you look at the right angle, you can see it, or when Hansel doesn’t shave, then it’s easy to spot it.
4.) How vain is your character? Do they find themselves attractive?
Hansel isn’t a vain person. He knows he’s attractive, but he doesn’t care much of his looks. There are only a few things he does, like shaving, but sometimes he doesn’t shave for a few days, however, he doesn’t go further than a stubble beard. He likes to take baths, maybe he takes three baths a day, and he also uses a fragance after bath.
5.) What’s your character’s ranking on the Kinsey Scale?
Hansel is 0 on the Kinsey Scale.. Exclusively heterosexual.
6.) Describe your character’s happiest memory.
Hansel’s happiest memory is a special Christmas’ Eve night. He and Gretel were nine years old, Leonard was four and Leopold was only one. His parents were hosting a great feast at the ballroom, but the royal children were in a private room. Hansel remember the decoration, and the huge christmas tree in the center of the room. Leopold was sleeping at the crib, but Hansel, his twin and Leonard were running and playing around. He remember the laughes, and the fun he had with them.However, when the clock struck twelve strokes, they all stopped and remained quietly. When it was all over, they started hearing sounds, coming from outside, like bells, followed by other sounds coming from the fireplace… Everyone was tensed, and excited at the same time… Even Leopold was awake, and looked towards the sounds were coming… And then all of a sudden, a Santa Claus walked from the huge fireplace, and handed them all their gifts. They made their own party, opening the gifts and showing them to their parents and close relatives present on the room after the magical moment happened. Years later, his mother told him how she and his father planned the whole surprise, but to Hansel it didn’t matter if that was making believe, because the moment of happiness he had with his siblings was the true magic of that precious night.
7.) Is there one event or happening your character would like to erase from their past? Why?
No, because Hansel believes that all the events turned him the man he is today. And as much he doesn’t like some traits about himself, he wouldn’t change anything.
8.) Day of Favorites! What’s your character’s favorite ice cream flavor? Color? Song? Flower?
Ice cream: Chocolate
Color: Blue
Song: Bring me the night, by Eleanora
Flower: Peony
9.) Â Who does your character trust?
Hansel trusts his wife, Eleanora… His brothers Leopold and Leonard, and his friends Diana and Dimitri. He also trusts Charlize.
10.) Can you define a turning point in your character’s life? Multiples are acceptable.
One important turning point in Hansel’s life was when he and Gretel torned apart. He was close to her, and not seeing her everyday was hard for him to deal from the start, but he grew used to it. Another turning point was when he got into volunteering work. He found himself into the activity, where he can help people with little things, and brings amonts of happiness to them. The final turning point was getting into the island. He hadn’t much expectations from the place, but then he found Eleanora, and his life changed after meeting her.
11.) Is there an animal you equate with your character?
The eagle. Because it’s one of Austrian’s symbols, like Hansel was born to be. Like the eagle, a leader must look foward from above, know the territory, and dominate it on the best way possible. Sometimes, it can feels very lonely flying alone at the horizon.
12.) How is your character with technology? Super savvy, or way behind the times? Letters or email?
Hansel is way behind the time. He took a long time to learn how to use a mobile, and he only do the basics, such sending texts or making calls. Letter, definately letters.
13.) What does your character’s bed look like when he/she wakes up? Are the covers off on one side of the bed, are they all curled around a pillow, sprawled everywhere? In what position might they sleep?
If Hansel isn’t cuddling with Eleanora, he’s probably sleeping on his side or tummy, using the pillow as support. The bed appearance changes when he wakes up, depending on the season. In cold nights, the covers are still around him, on warmer nights, the covers end sprawled down his hips.
14.) Â How does your character react to temperature changes such as extreme heat and cold?
Before the accident at the ice lake, Hansel didn’t mind much the temperature changes… Since te accident, he got a little more grumpy when the weather turns from heat to cold really quickly.
15.) Is your character an early morning bird or a night owl?
Hansel is an early morning. He doesn’t like to waste time, and try to make his day time worth. Except from balls and other official events, he tends to go to bed by 10 or 11 pm.
16.) Are there any blood relatives that your character is particularly close with, besides the immediate ones? Cousins, Uncles, Grandfathers, Aunts, et cetera. Are there any others that your character practically considers a blood relative?
The only uncle Hansel had died the last war, leaving no wife or a family of his own behind. Even though they don’t share blood, Hansel considers Diana of Andorra, and Dimitri of Russia like part of his family.
17.) What’s your character’s desk/workspace look like? Are they neat or messy?
Neat and clean. Hansel has only the basics on his workspace. Papers and such, books about Laws and History and a couple of portraits of his family and friends so he can look at everytime he needs to remind himself of why he needs to make this world a better place.
18.) Is your character a good cook? What’s their favorite recipe, whether they’re good or not? (Microwave mac-and-cheese applies.)
No, Hansel can’t be considered a good cook. His favorite recipe is Apfelstrudel (apple pie).
19.) What’s your character’s preferred means of travel?
Hansel enjoys plane travels, but he also likes driving cars. He rather drive them by himself than having a private driver. There was a time he drove all the way from Vienna to Berlim.
20.) Does your character have any irrational fears?
No, he doesn’t. All his fears come from rational reasons.
21.) What would your character’s  cutie mark be?
A sun. Hansel is warm and bright as a sun.
22.) If your character could time travel, where would they go?
He would travel to the time when Franz Joseph I and his wife Elisabeth were alive. Of all his blood line, he admires this couple the most.
23.) Is your character superstitious?
Yes, he is suspertitious, but he doesn’t let it affect his life so much.
24.) What might your character’s ideal romantic partner be?
She most be beautiful in her soul and heart. Hansel needs a strong and kind woman to rule his nation by his side, and he has found everything he looked for in Eleanora. She’s graceful, and smart. She’s also benevolent and strict when the situation calls. He couldn’t be more fortunate at the moment she walked in his life.
25.) Describe your character’s hands. Are they small, long, calloused, smooth, stubby?
Hansel has medium sized hands, with slightly long fingers. His skin is smooth, and it’s not calloused since he doesn’t make hard works. He has a strong grip, thanks to his fencing training.
26.) Second day of favorites! Favorite comfort food, favorite vice, favorite outfit, favorite hot drink, favorite time of year, and favorite holiday.
Favorite comfort food:Â Apfelstrudel
Favorite vice: Spoiling his loved ones (Eleanora and Angelina most of times)
Favorite outfit: Anything comfortable after a long day wearing suits.
Favorite hot drink: tea.
Favorite time of year: Summer
Favorite Holiday: Christmas
27.) Pick two songs that describe your character at two different points of their life, and explain why you chose them.
The Sound of the Music: He watched the musical during his entire childhood, and everytime he listens to it, he remembers of it and those great years.
Bring me the night: the song Eleanora wrote for him. It reminds him of his present, and future with his own family.
28.) If your character’s life was a genre, what would it be?
Drama.
29.) How does your character smell? Do they wear perfume or cologne?
He smells very good. His perfume has scents of the woods and musk.
30.) And finally: Write a letter to your character, from yourself.
You are the luckiest bastard ever.
Hansel, you have everything anybody could ask in life. You have a loving family, and a beautiful wife. Your little daughter is the most precious being on the Earth, and you couldn’t be more proud of her as you watch her grow and bloosom in your eyes.
There will be times that not even you can be able to fix everybody’s problem. You might be a king, but you don’t have power to change all. Sometimes it’s up to the others to make a difference in the world, like the issue between your brothers. So don’t blame yourself when things don’t go your way.
Remember to be fair and kind to everyone in your life. People will look up to you, and as much the thought terrifies you most of times, you have the tools to handle it. Your parents raised you for this porpuse and you have the right people in life to give you strenght to keep on and make the world better.
You are loved.
And remember, sometimes, it’s okay to share the burden of the crown with Ellie. She’s strong and more than capable to handle everything in her hands.
