Character Development Questions: Hard Mode(Credit to: @i-see-light-blog )
Q: Does your character have siblings or family members in their age group? Which one are they closest with?
*A: Yes to family members, just Itachi is all I can think of because he plays a very important role in Hitomi's life. They have been close since they're birth.
Q: What is/was your character’s relationship with their mother like?What is/was your character’s relationship with their father like?
*A: With her she has a very strong bond, she was sorta a stay at home mom. With the occatilnal baby sit with Uncle Jaraiya, Uncle Orochimaru, and Aunt Tsunade.
As for her father, he is non existent since he became a rogue ninja shortly after Hitomi was born.
Q: Has your character ever witnessed something that fundamentally changed them?
*A: later on in life yes, they entered a war at the young age 18, they kinda weren't the same after that.
Q: If so, does anyone else know?
*A: everyone can see the personality change in her, but they don't know how deep the damage goes.
Q: On an average day, what can be found in your character’s pockets?
*A: Younger, she would use scrolls to carry stuff like weapons, but usually would have brushes and paper on hand for drawing/writing.
When she got older though, around 15-18, you would find similar things just expanded on. So training scrolls, practice weapons, drawing utensils, Somme 'special' type books, and bandages.
Q: Does your character have recurring themes in their dreams?
*A: Being home on the back porch, they're sitting their with someone, drinking tea in silence. It's peaceful, silent, the only thing she can hear is the light sound of dripping water. When she notices it and turns to ask the person next to her if they hear it, she wakes up immediatly. She still doesnt know what it means.
Q: Does your character have recurring themes in their nightmares?
*A: Yes, shes on a batle field fighting what seems like an endless wave of enemies, trying to protect whats most precious for her and all that shes worked for. By the end though she gets stabbed in the back by an unknown person and wakes up.
Q: Is your character’s current socioeconomic status different than it was when they were growing up?
*A: for most around her, it's change drastically. While for some(cough*elders*cough) it has remained the same.
Q: Does your character feel more comfortable with more clothing, or with less clothing?
*A: Less clothing/PJs when they're alone. More clothing when they're in public.
Q:In what situation was your character the most afraid they’ve ever been?
*A: On the battlefield when they were one of the last soldiers standing, then rest of their platoon had died or retreated, they were protecting Mirai who had joined her on the field for a mission but got hit. She didn't know if her sister was dead or not, but she wasn't gonna leave her there.
Q: In what situation was your character the most calm they’ve ever been?
*A: Prisoner of war for about a year.
Q: Is your character bothered by the sight of blood?
Q: Does your character remember names or faces easier?
Q: Is your character preoccupied with money or material possession?
*A: Material I guess? A lot of gifts given to her were very special ones from Jiraiya, Tsuna, Orochimaru, and her Mother.
Q: Which does your character idealize most: happiness or success?
*A: Happiness, because you can't succeed without it(and hard work.)
Q: What was your character’s favorite toy as a child?
*A: A paint brush and ink from Jiraiya(to bring out her creativity and not be bored,) a board game from Orochimaru(to keep her mind together and actively thinking,) and a card deck from Tsunade(She would teach her to gamble with it.)
Q: Is your character more likely to admire wisdom, or ambition in others?
*A: Both? They kinda admire any unique quality about a person. They also understand how hard it is to become efficient/consistent in both.
Q: What is your character’s biggest relationship flaw?
*A: Not being open about their feelings for others and certain situations about them.
Q:Has this flaw destroyed relationships for them before?
*A: Yes, but overall it's mostly just kept relationships/friendships from going further.
Q: In what ways does your character compare themselves to others?
*A: Beauty and strength wise, because for a long time she struggled to be those things.
Q: Do they do this for the sake of self-validation, or self-criticism?
*A: It's more of just self loathing and past experiences.
Q: If something tragic or negative happens to your character, do they believe they may have caused or deserved it, or are they quick to blame others?
*A: They blame themselves 80% percent of the time. Especially if they thought they had any amount of control in the situation.
Q: What does your character like to other people?
*A: She's has a bright aura to her, kinda a turn off to traditional Uchiha's, but a welcoming person to the Senju. Ambitious and hard working over all.
Q: What does your character dislike in other people?
*A: Prejudice or unreasonable disbelief in others for no reason.
Q: How quick is your character to trust someone else?
*A: Instantly, always make friends on every side.
Q: How quick is your character to suspect someone else?
*A: Instantly, always gotta be on your toes, everyone has a motive.
Q: Does this change if they are close with that person?
*A: Yes, if the person doesn't give any more reason to trust they will always suspect them of something, or keep them in the suspect box if something goes wrong. If the person makes an effort to find and gain trust with them, then they're relationship will flourish.
Q: How does your character behave around children?
*A: They get really happy and gushy around babies and little kids. With older kids they're more chill or kinda awkward.
Q: How does your character normally deal with confrontation?
*A: Calmly and stone faced, but if they can avoid it they will.
Q: How quick or slow is your character to resort to physical violence in a confrontation?
*A: Depends how big of a push you give them, or which one of they're loved ones you push first.
Q: What did your character dream of being or doing as a child?
*A: A powerful Ninja and Uchiha Clan Leader.
Q: Did that dream come true?
Q: What does your character find repulsive or disgusting?
*A: Hospital medicine, and unwanted attention.
Q: Describe a scenario in which your character feels most comfortable.
*A: A familiar place, hanging out with friends or alone. Drinking or having a meal.
Q: Describe a scenario in which your character feels most uncomfortable.
*A: Unfamiliar place, no one familiar around.
Q: In the face of criticism, is your character defensive, self-deprecating, or willing to improve?
*A: Willing to improve if they trust the person.
Q: Is your character more likely to keep trying a solution/method that didn’t work the first time, or immediately move on to a different solution/method?
*A: Immediately move on and try something different.
Q: How does your character behave around people they like?
*A: Bubbly, open, talking about life and deep conversation.
Q: How does your character behave around people they dislike?
*A: they're nice to them, but subtle body language will change.
Q: Is your character more concerned with defending their honor, or protecting their status?
*A: Both since they go hand in hand.
Q: Is your character more likely to remove a problem/threat, or remove themselves from a problem/threat?
*A: if it seems like problems that will still effect the surrounding people/area, even if they leave. They will remove it.
Q: How does your character treat people in service jobs?
Q: Does your character feel that they deserve to have what they want, whether it be material or abstract, or do they feel they must earn it first?
Q: Has your character ever had a parental figure who was not related to them?
*A: Yes, Jiraiya, Tsunade, Their older sister.
Q: Has your character ever had a dependent figure who was not related to them?
*A: to their knowledge they're not sure, but if I had to really sift through, I'd say Sasuke 75%(like an older sister or second mother,) with Naruto mostly like that cool mom that lets you learn from your mistakes by making them, and with Sakura more of a sisterly vibe.
Q: How easy or difficult is it for your character to say “I love you?” Can they say it without meaning it?
*A: if your death would greatly affect them, they can say I love you as easy as pie. It's very hard though to say it seriously with romantic meaning.
Q: What does your character believe will happen to them after they die?
*A: they're not 100% sure, they just hope to their loved ones again(or get reincarnated.)
Q: Does this belief scare them?
*A: The thought of leaving their family behind? Yes?
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