Milo

Milo agrees to be interviewed. Player comments appear in brackets (( )).

1.What is your full name?
- Milo Hilltop. ((Hilltop is his chosen moniker, as most Bosmer do not bother with last names))

2. Where and when were you born?
- In the summer in Reaper’s March. ((about 35 years ago))

3. Who are/were your parents? (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.)
- My mother was Lienna, a gentle soul. She was a baker and taught me to cook. My father’s name was Deeshab, he was a fisherman and grifter, by which I mean he collected unattended items and coin.

4. Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like?
- I have no siblings.

5. Where do you live now, and with whom? Describe the place and the person/people.
- I am sharing a camp outside S’ren-ja with Lucrezia. Our house is under construction.

6. What is your occupation?
- Cook, merchant, and Stalker.

7. Write a full physical description of yourself. You might want to consider factors such as: height, weight, race, hair and eye color, style of dress, and any tattoos, scars, or distinguishing marks.
- What, can’t you see me? Oh, fine. I’m short, even for a Bosmer. I have dark shaggy hair and tan skin. Blue eyes, painted eyemask, and very well-dressed, thank you. Yes I have a tattoo; no, I’m not showing it to you. ((An Aldmeri Dominion golden eagle symbol dominates his chest))

8. To which social class do you belong?
- The merchant class, I suppose. I was born poor.

9. Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?
- Other than being short? Not really.

10. Are you right- or left-handed?
Right-handed.

11. What does your voice sound like?
Look, are you going to take this interview seriously? You can hear my voice. I’m told I sound like Leo De-Capriol, whoever that is.

12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently?
- I like to be polite, so you’ll hear those words a lot. ‘Hello’, ‘please’, ‘thank you’, that sort. (('Of course' is also spoken often))

13. What do you have in your pockets?
- *rummages* Hmmm, a Fighter’s Guild token, an unidentified leaf (starting to curl), a few gold coins, and… *examines a long strand of dark-colored hair before dusting off his hands* That’s all.

14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics?
- Like I said, I’m polite. I try to keep a positive outlook as well. I sometimes use bugsmoke.

Part 2: Growing Up

15. How would you describe your childhood in general?
- I had a happy childhood. Two parents, plenty of wilderness to play in, the normal stuff.

16. What is your earliest memory?
- Trying to eat mud out of the bottom of my father’s fishing boat. Kids do gross things.

17. How much schooling have you had?
- Formal schooling? My father taught me to read and write. *waits for next question*

18. Did you enjoy school?
- Yes.

19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities?
- I learned to cook from my mother. I learned how to watch people from my father. I taught myself to pick locks and pockets. I learned how to stalk prey, shoot a bow, and some dragonknight talents from the Vinedusk Rangers.

20. While growing up, did you have any role models? If so, describe them.
- My cousin, Ranneth of Willowgrove. She’s wise and patient. I think more people should be like her.

21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family?
- Great, until my parents died. Then I was moody and impatient for a few years.

22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
- I wanted to be my father. He never seemed to worry about anything. Now I think he was probably irresponsible and lazy.

23. As a child, what were your favorite activities?
- I liked climbing trees, stealing moon sugar, and playing at war.

24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display?
- I was charming and quick-witted, as I am today.

25. As a child, were you popular? Who were your friends, and what were they like?
- I was popular among the wood elf children, but I had some friends of other races, too. I remember one name, Cythe, because he died in a ruin we were exploring together. We were typical trouble-makers.

26. When and with whom was your first kiss?
- A Bosmer girl named Ariseniel. We were about ten, and she tackled me.

27. Are you a virgin? If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity?
- Sorry, no. That ship sailed with a long-limbed Altmer girl I met in the Middens at eighteen years.

28. If you are a supernatural being (i.e. mage, werewolf, vampire), tell the story of how you became what you are or first learned of your own abilities. If you are just a normal human, describe any influences in your past that led you to do the things you do today.
- Normal 'human' or supernatural creature? I think you left out some people. There is one big influence from my past; the leader of the Vinedusk Rangers recruited me.

Part 3: Past Influences

29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?
- Meeting Lucrezia, no question.

30. Who has had the most influence on you?
- My father, I suppose. It is difficult to choose.

31. What do you consider your greatest achievement?
- Nearly mastering the bow in my own style.

32. What is your greatest regret?
- Letting John Wolf die in front of me.

33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done?
- I nearly killed Lucrezia’s half-brother because I was having a bad day.

34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind?
- That depends on who you ask. My criminal record from Elden Root has been removed. I am a skilled thief and pickpocket, if you’re curious.

35. When was the time you were the most frightened?
- Probably standing with Calomel among the whole Sugar Claw clan’s brawling event. I’m glad I didn’t piss myself.

36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you?
- I have a tattoo. *waits for the next question*

37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why?
- I would have warned my parents about the bandit raid so they might still be alive.

38. What is your best memory?
- Lucrezia. No, I won’t go into detail.

39. What is your worst memory?
- Watching my friend Cythe disappear into an Ayleid ruin trap. That was a bad one.

Part 4: Beliefs And Opinions

40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?
- Very optimistic.

41. What is your greatest fear?
- Dying without making a difference, I suppose. Or having my soul trapped in a crystal for a thousand years.

42. What are your religious views?
- I venerate Kynareth, whom the khajiit call Kynarthi. She is the goddess of the skies.

43. What are your political views?
- I support the Aldmeri Dominion. Ayrenn is the best choice for Empress.

44. What are your views on sex?
- I vigorously support it. Oh, you want a serious answer? Okay, sex is a good thing. People feel it appropriate at different times and levels of intimacy. I’ve had some flings myself. Lucrezia and I are open to having others join us, so long as we're both present.

45. Are you able to kill? Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable?
- I think I demonstrated all that just the other day, didn’t I? Oh, fine. I can kill a man easily with a bow. It takes a little more preparation to do it up close. I don’t kill if there’s a better way to handle a situation, and I usually think there’s a better way.

46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any sentient being could do?
- That’s easy. Hurt someone because they can; because they like causing pain.

47. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?
- Yes.

48. What do you believe makes a successful life?
- Success is leaving the world better than you found it.

49. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings (i.e. do you hide your true self from others, and in what way)?
- I hide a lot of myself. I bury the dark feelings, just trying to blend in.

50. Do you have any biases or prejudices?
- Well, I try to stay away from vampires. That’s just good sense, right?

51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances? Why do you refuse to do it?
- Well, I promised Lucrezia I wouldn’t lie to her. That’s a promise I want to keep.

52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)?
- Who do you think? Next question.

Part 5: Relationships With Others


53. In general, how do you treat others (politely, rudely, by keeping them at a distance, etc.)? Does your treatment of them change depending on how well you know them, and if so, how?
- I treat strangers and my friends politely. Those I get to know who don’t become my friends, those I keep at a distance. There are very few people I treat with no respect.

54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why?
- I feel like I answered this. Next question.

55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why?
- Queen Ayrenn. After seeing what she has to put up with (just in her own family), the girl has got spirit.

56. Who are your friends? Do you have a best friend? Describe these people.
- Lucrezia: gorgeous, intelligent, fun, a little dangerous in a good way
- John Wolf: grumpy, mopey, strong.
- Donvyn: sad, considerate, selfless.
- J’vani: strong, attractive, intelligent.
- Swiftclaw: masked, but forthright. A contradiction.
- Sumar: more of a professional associate. Secretive, suave.
- Calomel: intelligent but not wise, also selfless and caring.
- Gnarlus: he impressed me by helping John.

57. Do you have a spouse or significant other? If so, describe this person.
Lucrezia, I described her already. She’s amazing. Dark hair, large eyes, perfect body.

58. Have you ever been in love? If so, describe what happened.
- The first time I would call it infatuation. I had a young romance with a girl I hardly knew, and then she got bored of me. I thought the lesson in that was that relationships should be casual. I'm actually in love now, with my wife.

59. What do you look for in a potential lover?
- Mutual interest, excitement, passion. Probably female, too.

60. How close are you to your family?
- I wrote my cousin every few months when I was away. Now that I live close to her, I visit once a week.

61. Have you started your own family? If so, describe them. If not, do you want to? Why or why not?
- We have one on the way. Children are a great joy and our legacy.

62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help?
- Professionally, I would turn to Sylvaswift and Sumar. For personal matters, Lucrezia.

63. Do you trust anyone to protect you? Who, and why?
- I trust Ranneth, my cousin. And also Lucrezia, Arisel, and Sylvaswift.

64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you?
- Lucrezia, John, Gnarlus, maybe others.

65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why?
- Qa’iit: he had my respect as a warrior and an honorable khajiit. Then he went bonkers wanting to kill vampires. I don’t like the conflict he is creating.

66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?
- I avoid conflict, though I have a few strong opinions.

67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?
- Not if I can help it.

68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people? Why or why not?
- I tend to get lost in a crowd. Literally. I like small crowds.

69. Do you care what others think of you?
- It depends if they’re my friends or not.

Part 6: Likes And Dislikes

70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes?
- I like fishing and rock climbing. And cooking.

71. What is your most treasured possession?
- My wedding band.

72. What is your favorite color?
- brown

73. What is your favorite food?
- Moon sugar brittle.

74. What, if anything, do you like to cook?
I like to cook everything. I’m always looking for more recipes.

75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)?
- listening to music, watching a play, seeing circus performers, or a friendly game of cards.

Part 7: Self Images And Etc.

76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs? If so, why? Do you want to quit?
- I use bugsmoke sometimes, and I drink. I don’t see a need to quit. They are social habits.

77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night?
- The days of the week are often the same to me. I spend the evening socializing and then spending time with Lucrezia.

78. What makes you laugh?
- A good joke. Wry humor, dry wit. General silliness.

79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you?
- needless bloodshed and rudeness.

80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself?
- I would read a book, go for a ride, or cook something.

81. How do you deal with stress?
- Usually by calmly making plans to fix the situation. Rarely I flip out and go to a dark place.

82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?
- Plans are important, but so is flexibility. I am often spontaneous.

83. What are your pet peeves?
- Rudeness, hypocrisy, and the hoarding of wealth for greed’s sake.

Part 7: Self Images And Etc.

84. Describe the routine of a normal day for you. How do you feel when this routine is disrupted?
- I have a bite to eat and wash myself in the morning, then go to a town and look for customers and hear gossip. In the later evening, I socialize. I take disruptions as opportunity to learn something new.

85. What is your greatest strength as a person?
- My personal sense of right and wrong.

86. What is your greatest weakness?
- I’m going to skip answering that.

87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
- I’d be taller.

88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted?
- Extroverted.

89. Are you generally organized or messy?
- Organized.

90. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at.
- Good: reading people, cooking, archery.
- Bad: reaching the top shelf, sitting still, dancing.

91. Do you like yourself?
- I’m an okay guy.

92. What are your reasons for being an adventurer (or doing the strange and heroic things that RPG characters do)? Are your real reasons for doing this different than the ones you tell people in public? (If so, detail both sets of reasons…)
- As a spy? I like working for a cause greater than myself. It also challenges me in many new ways.

93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime?
- I’d like to help bring peace within the Dominion so that the Dominion can focus on conquering the Pact and the Covenant.

94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
- Having a nice home in Reaper’s March, with a family.

95. If you could choose, how would you want to die?
- Oh, big heroic sacrifice for me, thanks. Lots of drama and action. Something they’ll tell stories about later on.

96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left.
- Hmmm. I would break into the vault at Elden Root, spend every coin I had on the most expensive food and drink I could find, and spend the other twelve hours with Lucrezia.

97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death?
- Promoting peace for the Dominion.

98. What three words best describe your personality?
- friendly, outgoing, polite.

99. What three words would others probably use to describe you?
- Friendly, polite, short.

100. If you could, what advice would you, the player, give to your character?
((Stop being so snarky; you aren’t as clever as you think!))