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Name: Ri'sari
Age: Middle aged
Race: Suthay Khajiit
Flair: Facial scars from the battle with his older brother at a young age.

Rumors:
Ri'sari is the alpha of the Sugar-Claw Clan in S'ren-ja and has had many run-ins with the Dominion government, especially the notorious Thalmor. He came to be clan leader under suspicious circumstances. Some say he kidnapped a clan mother and held her hostage for some time. During the early days of the throne war, he is said to have formed a company known as the Blue Skooma Company in Auridon that fell apart due to infighting.

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Senchal is an infamous city, found on the easternmost tip of Elsweyr's Quin'rawl Peninsula, that serves as the largest port in Tamriel. The city is an assortment of bazaars, taverns, merchant quarters and open-air markets ringed on three sides by crowded harbors. Senchal is a favorite spot for pirates and sea captains wishing to sell or buy illegal and black-market goods, it being easier to smuggle goods into and out of the Empire by way of the Topal Sea than the well guarded inland highways. Thieves, unfortunately, are commonly found here as are beggars and the Khajiit moon sugar junkies. The Black Keirgo is Senchal's most squalid and dangerous quarter where sugar-dens and sugar-addicts both line the streets. A good portion of the city is either abandoned or in ruins from the strain of Knahaten Flu in 2E 560. Entire neighborhoods were razed in an effort to cleanse Senchal of the flu and have yet to be rebuilt.

Background:
Born to the large Five-Claws Clan in Senchal, Southern Elsweyr, J'sari was the second son to the long-lived and well respected clan alpha Ri'suqar. Senchal saw many traders, scholars, and adventurers of all races within its walls. Due to his higher status upbringing, the young J'sari was no stranger to the customs of others or value of literacy as so many Khajiit are.

Although he had a comfortable upbringing, J'sari was often the target of his old brother's torment. As the future clan alpha and son of the clan mother, Ra'irat was handed everything. J'sari only told his quiet sister and best friend, Salar, of his brothers many acts of lust and unwarranted beatings upon him. The alpha and clan mother were more than willing to believe that J'sari's bruises were from his time "playing in the moon sugar fields" even though he seldom played with anyone. They could think nothing bad of their favored son Ra'irat, of course.

J'sari took to Skooma at the young age of 12, spending most of his time in the notorious Black Keirgo district where he first met another Khajiit his own age known as J'sarr. J'sarr was a local Mage's Guild student whose study was funded by his father, a well-known Skooma dealer. The only person J'sari sought to talk with other than Salar and J'sarr was a traveling "fire mage" entertainer known as Jo'zidak the Flameclaw. His shows in Senchal were always a spectacle and both J'sarr and J'sari loved how he could command fire.

Over the years, J'sari ran away several times; Once spending a full 3 days missing in the Tenmar Forests with his sister Salar. It was when Salar threatened to tell their father about Ra'irat's many years of abuse upon J'sari that she was found dead under mysterious circumstances. Broken and uncaring due to the passing of his sister and only friend, J'sari immediately blamed Ra'irat and told his father and the clan mother everything. Unwilling to accept the truth, they held that the matter was closed and that J'sari would never speak of his brother so illy again.

During the great chaos of the Knahaten flue in the 2E 562, J'sari killed his sickly father, Ri'suqar, claiming the title of Ri' clan ruler king of Senchal. His brother Ra'irat was enraged upon the death of their father as he was to be crowned upon his passing. Ra'irat challenged Ri'sari to a duel for the title of clan alpha. Ra'irat was much stronger and would have easily won in fair contest but there were few warriors remaining in the burning city to ensure a fair fight. Ri'sari's associates in the underground Skooma trade held down Ra'irat during his final moments as Ri'sari did his best to command a basic fire spell against his brother, slowly cooking him alive by the groin.

Ri'sari held his title, but had no clan or city any longer as the city of Senchal was abandoned. As so many other Khajiit of Senchal, he headed North. Traveling with J'sarr and his father, Ri'sari used his status among Khajiit and experience with others races to broker a deal with a particularly well-spoken Dunmer. This arrangement would later lead to the formation of the Blue Skooma Company in Auridon. But, this is a story for another time.

I chose to do something different here. Here's a character questionnaire that Tryynity recommended. I tried to give answers that leave more questions so you have to Roleplay with Ri'sari to find out the full story! :)

Part 1: The Basics

1. What is your full name?
Aran-Ri'sari

2. Where and when were you born?
Senchal, Elsweyr.

3. Who are/were your parents? (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.)
Father: Ri'suqar, Clan Alpha, Forgiving
Mother: Jinessi, Clan Mother, Wise

4. Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like?
Ra'irat: Deceased. Show off, skilled crafter, uncaring.
Salar: Deceased. Quiet, confiding, afraid.
Ansaari: Living. Intelligent, unstable, prankster.

5. Where do you live now, and with whom? Describe the place and the person/people.
S'ren-ja, Elsweyr. Ri'sari lives with his clan, many merchants, and hired help.

6. What is your occupation?
Clan Alpha.

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.
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 190lbs
Race: Khajiit, Suthay-raht
Fur: Black and cream
Eye color: Green
Style of dress: Dark with a love for silver and gold.
Marks: Claw scratches on the face.

8. To which social class do you belong?
High among Khajiit.

9. Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?
Does not like water.

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

11. What does your voice sound like?
Rough, drawn out, and often condescending.

12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently?
"The moons"
"This one"

13. What do you have in your pockets?
Moon sugar and a fake coin.

14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics?
Often kneads in to his own pantlegs or armor.

Part 2: Growing Up

15. How would you describe your childhood in general?
Chaotic.

16. What is your earliest memory?
Stealing a sweetroll and getting hit with a broom.

17. How much schooling have you had?
Reading and writing tutor.

18. Did you enjoy school?
No.

19. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities?
Ri'suqar, his father taught him much of how to lead others.

20. While growing up, did you have any role models? If so, describe them.
Jo'zidak the Flameclaw. A skilled flame mage that often came through their village. Though many of his performances used alchemy in place of real fire magic, he was well known for making a good Skeever stew using only his paws and a bowl of milk.

21. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family?
Poorly. He confided only in his sister Salar. The rest never meant much to him as a child.

22. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A fire mage.

23. As a child, what were your favorite activities?
Drawing out scenes of Khajiit lore in the sand with his tail-tip as a brush.

24. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display?
Cowardly, persistent, angry.

25. As a child, were you popular? Who were your friends, and what were they like?
Being the third child of a clan alpha gave some respect among other cubs, but no where near as much as his first-born brother garnered. Ri'sari's only friend was his sister Salar. They talked bad about everyone else.

26. When and with whom was your first kiss?
A Bosmer girl named Casna when he was 14.

27. Are you a virgin? If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity?
No. The same Wood Elf named Casna when he was 14.

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.
The death of his sister Salar made him cold and distrusting of many. He has never had such a good friend again because of it.

Part 3: Past Influences

29. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?
Finding the crates of Balmora Blue.

30. Who has had the most influence on you?
Ri'suqar, his father.

31. What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Petitioning the Clan Mothers for clanship.

32. What is your greatest regret?
Founding the Blue Skooma Company in Auridon.

33. What is the most evil thing you have ever done?
Ordered the burning of a rival clan building that had many alive in it.

34. Do you have a criminal record of any kind?
Importation of Illegal Substances
Murder
Organized Crime
Production of Illegal Substances
Bribery of Public Official
Tax Evasion

35. When was the time you were the most frightened?
When he was told he would never see his son.

36. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you?
Being defeated by an Argonian in a fight pit where his whole company watched.

37. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why?
Killing his father.

38. What is your best memory?
Casting a fire spell for the first time.

39. What is your worst memory?
Running while those of his birth clan were killed.

Part 4: Beliefs And Opinions

40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?
Pessimistic

41. What is your greatest fear?
Dying alone.

42. What are your religious views?
Publicly respects Jone & Jode moon deities but privately gives tribute to Sheggorath the Skooma Cat.

43. What are your political views?
The Mane is a flawed concept and should not hold power. Alliance with the Dominion is wrong. Every Khajiit should choose their own path.

44. What are your views on sex?
Sex is an act of lust and fine. A Khajiit should be careful where they plant their seed and never do so upon the first meeting.

45. Are you able to kill? Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable?
Yes. Any circumstance that results in threatening the clan or himself.

46. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any sentient being could do?
Punish someone for another's crimes.

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

48. What do you believe makes a successful life?
A successful legacy.

49. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings (i.e. do you hide your true self from others, and in what way)?
Not honest. He hides most of how he feels or wants to do because he has only seen compassion lead to suffering.

50. Do you have any biases or prejudices?
He hates Argonians and has a distaste for Altmer.

51. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances? Why do you refuse to do it?
Pay more than it's worth. It is not worth that much.

52. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)?
Family and clan.

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?
Politely. Treatment is determined by their level of respect.

54. Who is the most important person in your life, and why?
His son. He wants to make his son better than himself.

55. Who is the person you respect the most, and why?
Qa'iit. He is the honorable Khajiit that Ri'sari wishes he could be.

56. Who are your friends? Do you have a best friend? Describe these people.
J'sarr: An old friend and Ri'sari's first business partner. He is a prudent mind and often resists Ri'sari's swift judgements successfully with persistent reason.
Qa'iit: An honorable Khajiit that Ri'sari respects and wishes he could be like. Qa'iit has served Ri'sari faithfully through thick and thin.
Sylvaswift: The dashing stalker that enjoys life's simple pleasures. Ri'sari loves that Sylvaswift knows how to get things done quietly and without questions.
Kazzah: Although he messes up as much as he succeeds, Ri'sari likes Kazzah's company for his timid nature. It makes him feel better about himself.

57. Do you have a spouse or significant other? If so, describe this person.
Ri'sari has two lovers:
Kiraya, the mother of his only son. He is starting to forgive her for making her son grow up away from Ri'sari.
Synn: A companion that Ri'sari went to in a weak moment and now confides in ever so often.
Ri'sari has not claimed a mate.

58. Have you ever been in love? If so, describe what happened.
No.

59. What do you look for in a potential lover?
Respect, candor, leadership ability.

60. How close are you to your family?
Only living family is his son who grew up in Morrowind. Though his son is finally with him, they are distant as hard as Ri'sari tries.

61. Have you started your own family? If so, describe them. If not, do you want to? Why or why not?
Ri'sari has a son but considers no others his family. He does want to claim a mate.

62. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help?
His lover, Syn.

63. Do you trust anyone to protect you? Who, and why?
No.

64. If you died or went missing, who would miss you?
Probably no one.

65. Who is the person you despise the most, and why?
Lord Vorian Stormor of the Thalmor. He forced Ri'sari's clan to flee Woodhearth and cost Ri'sari everything.

66. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?
He tends to argue and look for conflict.

67. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?
Yes.

68. Do you like interacting with large groups of people? Why or why not?
Yes. He finds that the more claws you have, the more often you win.

69. Do you care what others think of you?
No.

Part 6: Likes And Dislikes

70. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes?
Taking Skooma in private.

71. What is your most treasured possession?
His sisters ring which he keeps on his pinky finger.

72. What is your favorite color?
Blue

73. What is your favorite food?
Raw Fish

74. What, if anything, do you like to cook?
Skooma.

75. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)?
A good fight.

Part 7: Self Images And Etc.

76. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs? If so, why? Do you want to quit?
Yes. To cope, deal with stress, and see Sheggorath. No.

77. How do you spend a typical Saturday night?
Reviewing product shipments.

78. What makes you laugh?
Well timed wit.

79. What, if anything, shocks or offends you?
Someone referring to him without his title of Ri'.

80. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself?
Skooma.

81. How do you deal with stress?
Skooma.

82. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?
Spontaneous planner. They are not the best plans.

83. What are your pet peeves?
Altmer superiority, non-Khajiit speaking Ta'agra dialect, promises for coin upon completion of a job.

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?
Some moon sugar before listening to the results of yesterday's sales.
Hearing complaints of those in his clan.
Settling complaints.
Throwing fire at something while alone.
Eating alone.
Talking in front of all of his clan to reassure them.
Falling asleep with Skooma.

85. What is your greatest strength as a person?
Ability to motivate others.

86. What is your greatest weakness?
Fear for getting those he likes hurt.

87. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
His short temper.

88. Are you generally introverted or extroverted?
Introverted.

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: Motivating others, unarmed combat, retreating.
Bad: Peaceful resolution, explaining himself, making friends.

91. Do you like yourself?
No.

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…)
Ri'sari leads because he was jealous of his father. When his birth clan was no more, he felt he had to lead again to prove to himself he was better than his father. He now leads because it is all he has known.

93. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime?
Making a right of claim.

94. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Most likely dead.

95. If you could choose, how would you want to die?
Fighting for his clan.

96. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left.
Tell his son his story, breed as much as possible, and OD on Skooma.

97. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death?
Bringing others together.

98. What three words best describe your personality?
Caring, fearful, correct.

99. What three words would others probably use to describe you?
Aggressive, stressed, experienced.

100. If you could, what advice would you, the player, give to your character? (You might even want to speak as if he or she were sitting right here in front of you, and use proper tone so he or she might heed your advice…)
Kill yourself. Nobody likes you and you constantly make this guild harder to run, you evil bastard!