161 Questions
Basics
(1) Name: Melchior Carnahan (Mel-key-oar)
(2) Why was s/he given that name?: Melchior was changed from Joseph for my own preferences.
(3) Nicknames: Mel, Melch
(4) Age: 647 || 25
(5) Birthdate: March 27th, 1368
(6) Astrological Sign: Aries
(7) List a few of his/her positive and negative personality traits: + Determined, Persistent, Caring, Realistic, Suave - Vain, Guarded, Aloof, Strong-Willed, Solemn
Physical Description
(8) Hair color/style: Brown, Straight, Short
(9) Eye color: Gray
(10) Height: 5′11″
(11) Body type: Well-toned, Athletic, Average
(12) What are his/her distinguishing facial features: Scruff, piercing in right ear
(13) Does s/he have any birthmarks? Where? Back of left shoulder blade, roughly quarter sized darker patch. Top of right foot has a similar mark.
(14) Does s/he have any scars? Where? How did s/he get them? Faint fang mark scars near his left collarbone from when he was changed. Burn marks along his hips and inside of thighs from drunkenly falling into a campfire (not one of his proudest moments)
(15) Does s/he have any piercings or tattoos? Right ear is pierced, small tattoo of a Celtic knot above his heart.
(16) Does s/he have a tan? No.
(17) Left or right handed? Left.
(18) Any other physical descriptors: Hair at work is usually neat and styled, outside of work often it is tousled and let to its own desires.
(19) Does he/she have an accurate mental picture of his/her appearance? Yes.
Personal Style
(20)How does s/he usually dress? For work, usually he’s in dark dress pants and dark tops. Occasionally, you’ll find him in those same dark pants and just a plain button down. Outside of work, one could almost describe his style as emo. Black clothes are his most common go-to’s, leather not entirely uncommon either.
(21)Personal style icon? Whatever is comfortable and he likes.
(22)What’s on his/her feet? Boots. Always boots. It’s boots or nothing.
(23)What are his/her beauty/grooming essentials? Trimming his facial hair and showering in the morning. Skipping the shower is damn near taboo unless he took one the night before.
(24)What is his/her favorite article of clothing? The handful of tank tops he cycles through that he wears under his tops. Also the blessed ring he had a witch friend make him numerous years ago that damn near never leaves his body.
(25)What does s/he wear to bed? Pants. No shirt.
(26)What brand name does s/he wear the most? -shrug-
(27)What kind of jewelry does s/he wear? Earrings, necklaces, rings, belts, Mel really is not against jewelry at all.
(28)What do they smell like? Leather and coffee.
Family
(29)Who are his/her parents? Unknown.
(30)Does s/he have siblings? Had. He was the second son of a number.
(31)Where was s/he born and raised? Scotland born and raised.
(32)Does s/he have pets? Why or why not? Would s/he like (more) pets? His cat, Marilyn. She’s a small, pure black cat that he rescued from a shelter after seeing she was missing one of her ears, knowing that no one else would take her in for that fact on top of she was not a kitten. He would not mind another cat, but is worried Marilyn would not adjust well.
(33)Does s/he have children? None biological. He had sons as a human. Johanna is essentially an adopted daughter.
(34)Does s/he want (more) children in the future? He is neither for nor against the idea, providing he finds the right person to have (adopt) a child with.
(35)What was s/he like as a child? Arrogant, self-righteous, and intelligent beyond his years often meant he was ostracized by the other children of his age.
(36)What smell reminds him/her of his/her childhood kitchen? Fresh bread, mashed potatoes, cooking beef.
(37)What is a strong/powerful memory from childhood? Why is that memory so strong/powerful? A particularly strong memory is of when his powers first developed. They terrified him at first; he had no idea what was going on, especially when his first vision was about an oncoming storm that would result in the houses lower in his hometown flooding. At first, he ignored the dream, thinking it was just a nightmare, but when a few days later the storm hit and the predicted happened, he started paying more attention. The next time it happened, he acted on it, and same with the time after. Soon, he came forward about these visions, and once he began harnessing them and controlling them is when the money started rolling in.
(38)How important is family to him/her? Keeping Johanna safe is a priority to him. She’s the first in centuries to develop powers like he had had, and he wants to keep those safe.
(39)How does his/her family feel about him/her? Unknown at time of writing this.
(40)How much does s/he know about their family history? A lot. He’s been around to witness most of it.
(41)What sitcom family does his/her family most resemble? No clue.
Friends
(42) Who is his/her best friend? Why? Melchior does not really have a best friend currently. A number of good acquaintances and a handful of good friends, but no best friend. He’s too guarded to allow for a ‘best friend’ to form.
(43)Who is his/her worst enemy? Why? Anyone who threatens Johanna or himself are considered enemies, simple as that.
(44)Who does s/he surround herself with? No one. Melchior prefers to be alone more often than not, and if he does seek out company it is usually in the form of stopping in at one of the local bars.
(45)Who is s/he closest to? Marilyn (his cat)
(46)Who does s/he wish s/he was closest to? He does not particularly care. He’s gone through this many years on his own, he does not really see the need for a close connection.
(47)How would a friend describe him/her? Quiet, Thoughtful, Snarky
(48)What does s/he most value in friends? Ones who will not pressure him into situations that he does not enjoy. The ability to keep a secret is also a huge issue.
(49)What are a few traits all his/her friends have in common? They also seem to usually be the quiet type.
(50)Does s/he make friends easily? No.
Job
(51)What is his/her job? Museum Director (Curator)
(52)Is it a long-term career, or just a job? Career
(53)Why did s/he choose this type of work? Being able to work with history and art are two huge bonuses to him.
(54)How does s/he feel about his/her work? He enjoys it greatly.
(55)Is s/he considered at the top of their field? A novice? Mel’s pretty damn good at getting negotiations for pieces he desperately wants.
(56)What does s/he want to be doing in twenty years? By then he will probably have ducked out of the Curator job and taken on a less significant role in Coldgrove to avoid suspicion.
(57)How does s/he feel about her boss? He is the boss.
(58)Who is his/her closest colleague at work? The custodians because he ends up coming in early and staying late.
(59)Does s/he have a mentor? No.
(60)What kind of education has s/he had? Previous experience? He went to college for a few degrees in varying histories over his years, including Middle Eastern, American, Western European, and East Asian. There is also some various art school mixed in, however mostly for learning how to appreciate art properly rather than actually being good at it himself.
Living Arrangements
(61)Where does s/he live? (Urban? Small town? Rural?) Rural. A small cabin tucked away into the woods.
(62)Why did s/he choose to live there? Away from prying eyes and plenty shaded so he does not have to be paranoid about always having his curtains drawn.
(63)What type of living accommodations does s/he have? (House? Apartment? Style?) Small cabin. Two bedroom, two bath.
(64)Did s/he choose this residence? Why? Yes, because away from prying eyes.
(65)What is his/her favorite room? Why? Living room. He has decorated it with his favorite pieces of art and sculpture, and enjoys going in there to lie on the couch and read a book while drinking his usual coffee.
(66)What kind of vehicle does s/he drive? I’ll get back to you on that.
(67)Where does s/he call home? His house.
(68)Where would s/he love to live? (i.e. What is his/her dream house, dream city, etc.) Mel really does not think of ‘dream’ places such as that, so he is not entirely certain. A country home out at the edge of a prairie could be appealing.
(69)Where did s/he grow up, and how has their view of this place changed as they matured? Grew up in Scotland. He’s come to appreciate the historic value of the land and its people, including his family, rather than being completely resentful and self-absorbed.
Relationships
(70)How does s/he feel about the opposite sex? Why? Melchior is rather neutral about any sex/gender, truth be told. There was a long period of his life where he identified himself as Gray-Asexual, because his sexual attraction to others was so rare and fleeting. However, he eventually came to settle on Polysexual after determining that he did still feel sexual attraction, but only for particular genders. Not quite all, but more than just the ‘man’ and ‘woman.’
(71)Married/single/divorced: Single.
(72)Does s/he have former lovers? At his age, who doesn’t?
(73)How would a former lover or date describe him/her? Generous, loving, sweet, very traditional (although he’s been starting to break out of this shell the last few years, it still holds quite true)
(74)Has s/he ever been in love? Yes.
(75)Does s/he fall in love easily? No.
(76)Has s/he ever had his/her heart broken? Yes.
(77)What or who is the greatest love of his/her life? Soon after coming to America, he fell for a woman named Katalina. She was everything he was not; she was kind, loving, self-sacrificing, but at the same time kick-ass and stubborn beyond what the years would allow her. She had his heart the moment she had the nerve to slap him after a particular lewd comment. They were happy together for many years, her accepting his race after a brief struggle with it. He offered to change her as she began to grow older, and she did take it. He changed her, and they spent another number of happy years together. It ended when hunters invaded their home and they had to flee. Melchior ran south, Katalina ran north. He tried desperately to track her and find her, but again and again had to give up because of the hunters. Mel still dearly wishes she is alive, even after all of these centuries, but he has since repressed and buried any feelings he had for her.
(78)What quality does s/he most admire in women? Self-confidence.
(79)What quality does s/he most admire in men? Humility.
(80)What does s/he find most attractive in a partner? Intelligence.
(81)What is his/her biggest turn-off in a partner? Too loud or too energetic.
(82)Who was his/her first crush? Katalina was his first strong love; first crush, he does not remember.
(83)Describe his/her first kiss. His true first kiss has long been lost to him, but he remembers clearly the first time he kissed Katalina. It had been after months of courting her, of building her trust in him and the affection between them. Mel planned it for a night of a full moon, to be able to see every feature of her’s. It was soft and gentle; he was well practiced at that point, but he was afraid of scaring her.
(84)What would be his/her perfect date? Walking through a museum that is not his would be wonderful. Going out to a quiet dinner place, coming home and simply sitting together while doing their own separate things.. He is not exactly one for over the top romance.
Favorites
(85)What is his/her most important/treasured material possession? His blessed ring is the most important. Mel’s most beloved possession would be his wedding band from Katalina.
(86)Hobbies/pastimes: Reading and cooking are his main past times. Hiking is another.
(87)Favorite kind of music: Classical, 70′s, 80′s, Rock, Metal, Opera (Basically anything except rap and most pop)
(88)Favorite food/drink: Mel is quite fond of mutton stew for a food, and Sprite for a drink.
(89)Favorite movie: Band of Brothers
(90)Favorite fictional hero/heroine: Gandalf the Grey
(91)Favorite names: Zafrina and Robyn
(92)Favorite kind of sandwich: Grilled cheese with garlic and basil
(93)Favorite thing to eat for breakfast: Quiche with cheese, onions, sausage, bacon, and pickles
(94)Favorite Halloween costume: Dracula or Leatherface
(95)Favorite magazine: National Geographic
(96)Favorite book: Lord of the Rings
(97)Favorite color: Deep purple
(98)Fast food restaurant: Denny’s
(99)Favorite animal: Swordfish and Sailfish
(100)Favorite sweet: Old fashioned rootbeer barrels and butterscotches
(101)Favorite city: Berlin, Germany
(102)Favorite sport: Rugby
(103)Favorite flower: Bronze Snapdragon
Personality
(104) Which one event in his/her life has made him/her the person s/he is today? The day he was changed literally made him the vampire he is today, however the event that made him as introverted and guarded as he is today is when the hunters broke into his and Katalina’s home and forced them to run. He feels it was his fault they found them, because he had not been quiet in the town they were close to. Mel had had friends, he had been involved in the community. He would talk to people, and those he trusted he would be less strict on just exactly how much they knew about him. After having his windows smashed and door flung open by hunters, after being chased across the country and only escaping because he split from Katalina as she ran north and he south, Mel withdrew into himself. Talking to another being became a treat, often literally as he would immediately regret and feel guilty for taking any pleasure in speaking with another when Katalina could be dead, and therefore he’d make a snack out of whoever he had spoken to, other vampires included. After this many years he has finally gotten a bit better, no longer murdering every person he speaks to, but that guilt will occasionally flare up and whoever he had spoken to last may find themselves dead in an alley.
(105) How does s/he feel about him/herself? Mel’s relationship with himself is complicated at best. While he extremely self assured and vain, he also highly dislikes himself and will lash out unexpectedly if he’s having a bad day. He likes that no one knows much about him, but also hates it because it means on days he wants to interact, he has no one that can interact with him past a superficial level. He enjoys being the feared vampire that he is, but also hates it since the few that do know who and what he is will often avoid him due to his reputation, isolating him further.
(106) What trait does s/he most want to keep secret? His fear of social interaction
(107) What trait does s/he most despise in him/herself? The random bursts of guilt and anger he goes through
(108) What does s/he like about his/her life? Currently, he quite enjoys his job and the fact another Carnahan has finally been born with warlock/witch powers.
(109) What does s/he dislike most about his/her life? Being infertile due to his race and not knowing where Katalina is.
(110) What is his/her most likable trait? His quiet intelligence.
(111) What is his/her most unlikeable/troublesome trait? How guarded and aloof he tends to be, bordering on avoidance.
(112) What one thing would s/he like to change about him/herself? Perhaps be a bit more outgoing, but he also wouldn’t really care if he was or not.
(113) What is his/her current state of mind? When his next exhibit pieces are going to be in.
(114) What is his/her idea of perfect happiness? Perfect happiness? Regaining his warlock powers, being able to go in the sun without having to fear if his ring somehow fell off, being able to have biological children, having all of the books he could possibly read, all the art he could possibly observe, and a partner who is capable of understanding that just because he is quiet and guarded does not mean he is incapable of feeling.
(115) What is his/her greatest fear? Who would s/he tell this to? Who wouldn’t s/he tell this to? His greatest fear, currently, is Johanna somehow perishing. Mel already had to wait 600 years for the Carnahan’s to have another witch appear, he is not fond of the idea of having to wait 600 more. He would tell no one.
(116) What are his/her bad habits? Tuning people out (as if that was not easy enough already), over-indulging in coffee, fiddling with his ring constantly, taking advantage of being a light weight for drinking, smoking.
(117) What relaxes him/her? A cup of coffee, his baggy sweatshirt and pants, his couch, Marilyn on his lap and a good book in hand.
(118) What does s/he do when s/he’s angry? Reads. Plans exhibits. Smokes.
Other Questions
(119) What is his/her greatest extravagance? His leather cloak that has been with him years now. It’s black, and he is absolutely meticulous about keeping it in prime condition even though he does wear it fairly regularly. Back in the day when he bought it, let’s just say it was a good couple months worth of pay.
(120) What is his/her greatest achievement? Mel... doesn’t really have something he considers his greatest achievement. The closest would probably be his numerous college degrees.
(121) What would s/he die to defend? Johanna and Marilyn.
(122) What one thing would s/he change about the world? Have people appreciate history more. Everyone seems to take for granted just how important it is, just how much it influences our today. He would have people slow down, to look at the past and learn from it.
(123) What living person does s/he most despise? Hunters. Just in general.
(124) When and where was s/he happiest? He was happiest with Katalina in their cabin in the woods, back when he first came to America. Since then, he’s been coasting.
(125) What is his/her greatest regret? Not running North with Katalina.
(126) What is the talent s/he would most like to have? Social interaction.
(127) What trait does s/he most despise in others? Ignorance.
(128) Who are his/her real life heroes? Mel does not have any.
(129) What does s/he consider the most overrated virtue? Charisma. So what if someone’s charismatic if they’re an annoying fuckhead.
(130) How would s/he like to die? If Melchior had to, he’d rather die from a gunshot or a fast stake through the heart when he was not expecting it. A drawn out fight is the last thing he wants. Melchior is actually more inclined to run and live another day than he is to necessarily stand his ground in a dead end fight.
(131) Does it matter to him/her what astrological sign s/he is? No.
(132) What is his/her attitude towards religion, and what does s/he believe in? Mel used to be a devote Protestant back when he first came to America, and practiced regularly. However, in the last couple of decades, this has faded. He still believes in a higher being, but no longer is as stubborn in his ways. Perhaps God is female, perhaps there are three hundred Gods. Maybe there is no Heaven and Hell, and instead only reincarnation.
(133) If s/he were to die and come back as a person or thing, what does s/he think it would be? He believes he would be a raven. Smart, intelligent, often quiet, and able to take flight when need be.
(134) What is his/her motto? “Do today what you could do tomorrow. You never know when your last moments looms.”
(135) Is s/he had an unexpected half-day free, how would s/he spend it? More than likely still in the museum, setting up another exhibit, debating with a contractor over the next piece, things like that. If he was not in the museum, he’d be in a local coffee shop in his usual full-black get up, sipping at his cup and reading some ungodly long book per usual.
(136) What secrets does s/he have? As a human, he murdered a man who he had foreseen was going to rape and kill one of his siblings. Rather then let that come to pass, he beat him with an ax and threw the weapon into the bottom of the lake. As a vampire, he has murdered many, in both means of feeding and in displays of power to others of his kind. He has killed nearly one of every race, and has a fondness for hybrids of his own race. The sickening burn of their blood, for some reason, almost excites him. Mel also occasionally experiences a type of gender fluidity. He considers himself male, but every now and then he believes himself to be more agender than anything.
(137) What makes him/her laugh out loud? Not much. Often times, good puns or sarcastic comments will get a grin and a chuckle.
(138) What is in his/her refrigerator? Apricots, clementines, kale, dressing, lunch meats, trout, haddock, meatloaf, milk, cranberry juice, butter, string cheese.
(139) What on his/her bedroom floor? A rug, a few books by his bed, his pajamas, Marilyn’s cat toys.
(140) What is on/in his/her nightstand? On is his water bottle, book, alarm clock. In is condoms, pencil, pen, notepad, sunscreen, catnip, and various pieces of jewelry.
(141) What is in his/her garbage can? Fruit peels, random scribbled notes and drawings, Marilyn’s fur.
(142) If s/he was Spring Cleaning, what things would be easiest for her/him to get rid of? What items would be hardest? Easiest would be anything in his garbage cans. Melchior is fairly organized and neat, so he doesn’t own a lot of unnecessary items. Hardest would be old clothes and old cat toys.
(143) What is s/he doing Saturday at noon? (Give as much detail as possible) More often then not, Mel is lying on his couch reading another book with Marilyn curled up on his lap. That’s... really all the detail I can give.
(144) If s/he is getting ready for a night out, where is s/he likely going? Who is s/he going with? What is s/he wearing? He’s likely going to a bar for a meal, by himself and in his usual black outfit. If he’s going out for fun, he may actually venture to a club. Yes, he’s introverted and almost Gray-Ace, but he does get a bit of enjoyment from the people there.
(145) Does s/he smile for pictures? Yes.
(146) Does s/he believe in ghosts? No.
(147) What was the first concert s/he went to? Pink Floyd.
(148) What does s/he do most often when s/he is bored? Play with his ring, play with Marilyn, read, or draw his little doodles.
(149) Does s/he like to dance? Occasionally, yes.
(150) If s/he had to choose another time period to live in, which would it be? What would s/he be like in that time period? Medieval. There’s something about it that calls to him.
(151) If s/he could go back in time and change one event in his/her life, which one would s/he change? Katalina and him would have never separated.
(152) Is s/he superstitious? Slightly.
(153) Does s/he collect anything? Artwork and books. Lots. And lots. Of Books.
(154) What is s/he saving up to buy? More books. (no but actually).
(155) Can s/he cook anything more extravagant than toast? After many years of practice, yes. However, if you throw ingredients at him he does not have a recipe for, more than likely whatever he makes will be barely edible.
(156) How would s/he handle an intruder? He owns a gun. ‘Nuf said.
(157) Has s/he ever been publically acknowledged for anything? (Won an award, been involved in a scandal, etc.) Occasionally he’ll be acknowledged for particularly good exhibits. He also was acknowledged when he graduated top of his class.
(158) Does s/he speak more than one language? Yes. English, Scottish-Gaelic, German, Turkish, Arabic, and French. Bits and pieces of Spanish and Norwegian.
(159) What place(s) would s/he most like to travel to? He’d like to go back to Scotland, but otherwise, Australia.
(160) What would s/he be like in old age? What he’s currently like, introverted, quiet, grumpy and vain.
(161) Describe one fight s/he had in the past. Melchior rarely fights honestly... But. When he does, he falls back into whatever feels right, which often is animalistic. He hisses, bares fangs, and will use his environment to his full advantage. Corner him and you’ll see just how well he matches up to his reputation.