El Diablo (Character Survey of Doom)

[sou_kigetsuki]

Body and Appearance
1. Describe the character's height and build. Is he heavyset, thin, short, rangy? Thin, athletic and deceptively strong.

2. How old is he? 17 at time of death.

3. Describe his posture. Does he carry himself well or does he slouch? He carries himself with pride and has an uncomfortable aura about him that depicts his prejudice and hatred for anyone that's inferior to him, humans especially.

4. How is his health? Is he fit or out of shape? Any illnesses or conditions? Any physical disabilities? He's fit, healthy and suffers no illness.

5. How does he move? Is he clumsy, graceful, tense, fluid? He moves gracefully and confidently.

6. How attractive is this character physically? How does he perceive himself in the mirror? Vain, Sou sees himself as perfect.

7. Describe his complexion. Dark, light, clear, scarred? Clear, tanned and blemish free, he takes very good care of his skin and almost obsessively so.

8. Describe his hair: color, texture, style. Soft, his hair is red-brown with a more burgundy tint to it. Kept short, he gives off a professional appearance.

9. What color are his eyes? Dark blue that appear almost American.

10. Does the character have any other noteworthy features? Sou is short and stands at 5'3" in height.

11. What are his chief tension centers? Temples and forehead.

12. What is the character's wardrobe like? Casual, dressy, utilitarian? Bright colors, pastels, neutrals? Is it varied, or does he have six of the same suit? Sou prefers suits and high end clothing to show off his wealth and power.

13. Do his clothes fit well? Does he seem comfortable in them? They're tailored to fit his slender frame.

14. Does he dress the same on the job as he does in his free time? If not, what are the differences? Yes. Lounging, he wears a classic red smoking jacket and velvet slippers while still wearing slacks.

15. You knew it was coming: Boxers, briefs or commando? briefs.



Speech
1. What does this character's voice sound like? High-pitched, deep, hoarse? He sounds his age. His voice is slightly higher than a mid-tone tenor.

2. How does he normally speak? Loud, soft, fast, evenly? Does he talk easily, or does he hesitate? He talks fast, easy and depending on his mood, he can be loud. He normally speaks with a confident tone.

3. Does the character have a distinct accent or dialect? Any individual quirks of pronunciation? Any, like, you know, verbal tics? When he wants something, he speaks in a tone that depicts manipulation and almost coos.

4. What language/s does he speak, and with how much fluency? English, Japanese, French and German.

5. Does he switch languages or dialects in certain situations? No. He can keep all his languages in check.

6. Is he a good impromptu speaker, or does he have to think about his words? He is impromptu, and sometimes he fouls up when he speaks about something too quickly which shows his arrogance.

7. Is he eloquent or inarticulate? Under what circumstances might this change? Sou is an eloquent speaker. This changes to a more informal tone when he knows he has the upper hand or when he thinks he's about to lose. In the case of the latter, he swears, spits insults and talks loudly.



Mental and Emotional
1. How intelligent is this character? Is he book-smart or street-smart? Sou is mostly book-smart. He wasn't allowed out most times due to his father's fear that his son would make a fool of himself. Sou was forced to join HOLY to instill discipline. Instead, he found a better opportunity through the Mainland and joined forces underhandedly with Kyoji Mujo to overthrow Commander Zigmarl with success.

2. Does he think on his feet, or does he need time to deliberate? Sou can think on his feet very well.

3. Describe the character's thought process. Is he more logical, or more intuitive? Idealistic or practical? Sou has shown a logical side to his thought patterns but uses intuition to enact his plans for the perfect timing. He's more practical than idealistic.

4. What kind of education has the character had? He's the only HOLY member, aside from Ryuho, that has a formal education.

5. What are his areas of expertise? What, if anything, is he interested in learning more about? Business, politics, seduction and deception are his biggest areas of knowledge.

6. Is he an introvert or an extrovert? At first glance, he's an extrovert. When it comes to personal matters, he's an introvert. To this day, no one knows the mind of Sou Kigetsuki and took many secrets to the grave with him.

7. Describe the character's temperament. Is he even-tempered or does he have mood swings? Cheerful or melancholy? Laid-back or driven? Sou has mood swings and they can sometimes be self-destructive or violent in nature. Most of the time, he shows a cheerfulness and sadistically so when he's watching others struggle especially when he thinks he's going to win. Sou is driven and doesn't care who he hurts as long as he profits.

8. How does he respond to new people or situations? Is he suspicious, relaxed, timid, enthusiastic? Sou appears relaxed when he meets new people and he can seduce a person into trusting him almost easily so. However, he is suspicious and will double check on the people he meets.

9. Is he more likely to act, or to react? Sou is a little of both. If he's alone, he acts. When he's with others, he reacts. He doesn't like people knowing his true power and objectives.

10. Which is his default: fight or flight? Flight.

11. Describe the character's sense of humor. Does he appreciate jokes? Puns? Gallows humor? Bathroom humor? Pranks? Sou does appreciate a good pun and prank, and sometimes he pretends that he's interested in getting involved then backs out at the last second just to watch the scene play out. He enjoys watching others take the fall to make himself look better.

12. Does the character have any diagnosable mental disorders? If yes, how does he deal with them? Dissociative Personality Disorder with Psychotic features, Schizophrenia with Sociopathic features.

13. What moments in this character's life have defined him as a person? He suffers from severe abandonment issues when his mother left him and his father to return to the Mainland in order to file for divorce without thinking about Sou's life thereafter. This has caused him to start hating women and thought of their uses as nothing more than servants because of it. Free thinking women irritate him more than being called inhuman.

14. What does he fear? Abandonment.

15. What are his hopes or aspirations? To be the most powerful being to exist and rule the Lost Ground as the absolute king of the Alter by overthrowing Kyoji Mujo. This plan failed and he was absorbed by his rival.

16. What is something he doesn't want anyone to find out about him? Sou was raped by a woman at 16 to teach him a lesson. This only aided in his hatred toward women even more and forced his dominate nature to return with a vengeance.



Relationships
1. Describe this character's relationship with his parents. He hates both of his parents. His mother more-so than his father.

2. Does the character have any siblings? What is/was their relationship like? He's an only child.

3. Are there other blood relatives to whom he is close? Are there ones he can't stand? He has no living relatives other than his mother and father that he's willing to talk about.

4. Are there other, unrelated people whom he considers part of his family? What are his relationships with them? None. People eventually leave and what's the point in making friends if they'll only die later.

5. Who is/was the character's best friend? How did they meet? His childhood best friend died of pneumonia because his parents refused to help him which pushed Sou's Alter power to take form.

6. Does he have other close friends? None living.

7. Does he make friends easily, or does he have trouble getting along with people? If he uses seduction, yes. It wouldn't be a sincere friendship.

8. Which does he consider more important: family or friends? Neither.

9. Is the character single, married, divorced, widowed? Has he been married more than once? Single.

10. Is he currently in a romantic relationship with someone other than a spouse? No.

11. Who was his first crush? Who is his latest? Scheris and that fell through like a rock.

12. What does he look for in a romantic partner? Complete submission and docility.

13. Does the character have children? Grandchildren? If yes, how does he relate to them? If no, does he want any? No.

14. Does he have any rivals or enemies? Kyoji Mujo

15. What is the character's sexual orientation? Where does he fall on the Kinsey scale? 1

16. How does he feel about sex? How important is it to him? Sou views sex as a means of gain and opportunity. If both sides benefit, that's fine with him as long as he has something to gain in return.

17. What are his turn-ons? Turn-offs? Weird bedroom habits? Turn-ons; being served and being called "Master" or "Your Majesty". Turn offs; free thinkers that don't regard Sou at all as a person. Habits; Meeting his match and playing a "game" to best the other.



Beliefs
1. Do you know your character's astrological (zodiac of choice) sign? How well does he fit type? Scorpio (water)/Ox (fire) This means he exhibits restlessness than any of the Ox counterparts in the sign.

2. Is this character religious, spiritual, both, or neither? How important are these elements in his life? Neither. He lost his faith in his early childhood and views both as lies.

3. Does this character have a personal code of morals or ethics? If so, how did that begin? What would it take to compromise it? Sou is a "take no prisoners" thinker in battle. It's all or nothing. However, there are times when he knows he can't do either, he will leave the scene but not without taking something in return. He doesn't exactly like harming children and it angers him when those he does care about are harmed for another's gain. He uses a lot of bluffing to gain the upper hand even if it makes him look like the bad guy in return. As long as he gains, he really doesn't care.

4. How does he regard beliefs that differ from his? Is he tolerant, intolerant, curious, indifferent? He's intolerant and uses force if he can. He's not above kidnapping to prove a point.

5. What prejudices does he hold? Are they irrational or does he have a good reason for them? "I can't believe you're willing to risk your life for the very people that hate you! HA-HA! That's funny. I haven't laughed this hard even when Commander Zigmarl was subjugated! [serious] But, that idealism will get you killed." He hates humans above hating women. Still, they have their uses.



Daily Life
1. What is the character's financial situation? Is he rich, poor, comfortable, in debt? Rich.

2. What is his social status? Has this changed over time, and if so, how has the change affected him? Lead Man in the Mainland Alter Force under Kyoji Mujo

3. Where does he live? House, apartment, trailer? Is his home his castle or just a place to crash? What condition is it in? Does he share it with others? He shares his home with no one. He lives in a lavish apartment provided by the Mainland.

4. Besides the basic necessities, what does he spend his money on? Expensive clothes, shoes, watches, anything to show his wealth extravagantly.

5. What does he do for a living? Is he good at it? Does he enjoy it, or would he rather be doing something else? Double agent for Kyoji Mujo.

6. What are his interests or hobbies? How does he spend his free time? It's unknown what Sou does on his free time. It's suspected that he used his time productively to perfect and use his Alter to greater serve his purpose as a spy.

7. What are his eating habits? Does he skip meals, eat out, drink alcohol, avoid certain foods? Sou enjoys his meals and chooses to eat alone. If he can get it, he chooses to have a glass of wine with his meals.



Associations
Which of the following do you associate with the character, or which is his favorite:

1. Color? Blue
2. Smell? Roses
3. Time of day? Evening
4. Season? Summer
5. Book? Othello
6. Music? Hate Department.
7. Place? Outdoors in a courtyard
8. Substance? Fire
9. Plant? Climbing ivy.
10. Animal? Raven



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