Forum:FC:Café Fanfic I



Hey guys, this is an idea I'm trying out. If it succeeds, I'll make a new one every month. If it doesn't, I won't.

Let's talk about fan-fiction. Your fan-fiction. Each month, I'll either come up with a topic or I'll use one suggested by you guys. Then just sort of discuss it. You might learn something, you might find out about other people's fan-fiction that sounds really awesome. Please restrict this to stuff from your fan-fiction, but aside from that, no pressure. You can suggest, make observations, but no condemning other people's work and "I don't know" is a perfectly acceptable answer.

April's topic: Answer the following ten questions about a main character from one of your stories, or an idea you've had for a main character. Does not have to be finished story or character.
 * 1) What kind of childhood did your character have?
 * 2) Who is the person they are/were the closest to?
 * 3) How did they meet that person?
 * 4) What's their favorite hobby?
 * 5) What's their favorite food?
 * 6) If your character could go on vacation to any one place, where would it be?
 * 7) What does your character look for in a mate?
 * 8) What was the hardest time in your character's life?
 * 9) Why and how did they get through it?
 * 10) If your character suddenly got a thousand credits, what would they do with it?

I'll start, using Selusda Kraen, the lead protagonist of my Force Exile Series. Feel free to add your own or discuss other people's stuff. Atarumaster88  ( Talk page ) 04:01, April 14, 2011 (UTC)

Atarumaster88's Selusda Kraen (28 ABY)
(Discuss) Atarumaster88   ( Talk page ) 04:01, April 14, 2011 (UTC)
 * 1) He was raised at the Jedi Temple to be a Jedi Knight in the last days of the Republic after being taken from his parents at a young age. He was mediocre as a youngling and Padawan.
 * 2) As of 28 ABY, his wife Milya Kraen.
 * 3) Selu found her trying to sneak onto the ship he served on, but they quickly united to defeat a group of thieves stealing the ship. They saved each others' lives in the process.
 * 4) He likes history, collecting history, recording history. If the Clone Wars hadn't broken out and the Republic overthrown, he probably would have been a Jedi historian. Spending time with his wife and children is also high on his list.
 * 5) Selu is not picky, but likes and . Commenorian food is also a favorite.
 * 6) He's never had a close association with one world, but he enjoyed
 * 7) Someone who is loyal, strong, kind, and with deep moral convictions. Beauty is desired as well and Force-user is definitely a plus.
 * 8) The destruction of the Jedi Temple in 19 BBY.
 * 9) All his friends were killed in front of him and his entire universe was more or less destroyed. He went from being a Jedi Knight to a friendless, hunted fugitive and enemy of the state. His brother Sarth found him and helped him through the hard time.
 * 10) Probably buy presents for his family then donate the rest to charity. As a Jedi, he's used to living simply.
 * As a mediocre youngling and padawan, how was he treated in the Temple? Was he ostracized by the other younglings?  Were there talks of sending him to the Jedi Service Corps?  Was he chosen as a padawan out of pity?  How did he deal with having mediocre talents?  Was he content with flying under the radar?  Did he envy the skills of other younglings?  Did he see his sub-par skills as a challenge to overcome?  Trak Nar  Ramble on 05:23, April 14, 2011 (UTC)

Karohalva's Rulph Obrikein (ambiguously 25 ABY)
Rulph Obrikein is an Imperial loyalist serving a diminutive self-styled successor state to the Empire somewhere in the Mid Rim. Misfortune has elevated him to idol of the rank and file, largely due to propaganda and a weird, fevered sort of charisma which he radiates. No Force sensitivity, though arguably if the Force has a twisted sense of humor, then it has made him one of its favorite subject of punishment.


 * 1) Don't know.
 * 2) Arguably his closest friend was his commanding officer who later committed suicide in response to accusations of war crimes.
 * 3) Don't know.
 * 4) Don't know.
 * 5) Don't know.
 * 6) He wants to go home.
 * 7) He's too distrustful to ever seek or accept a mate.
 * 8) He wiped out a planet-full of people through a freak accident.
 * 9) He didn't get through it. He underwent a complete psychological breakdown and still hasn't recovered.
 * 10) He would be suspicious because he's a paranoid basket-case who inexplicably exudes charisma and hates it.

Final sum up: put Rambo, Rommel, and that crazy homeless guy we all know in a blender and give him a string of mysterious victories against impossible odds and then have him accidentally commit genocide. Then you get Rulph Obrikein.

Cheers! Karohalva (Talk) 04:26, April 14, 2011 (UTC)
 * You're mean to your guy! I'm curious, how does Rommel fit in? I've read some histories of him so it'd be interesting to see what you brought in. Atarumaster88  Jedi_Order.svg ( Talk page ) 04:36, April 14, 2011 (UTC)
 * Of course, I'm mean to him. I'm using him to incarnate the abject misery but determination to fight to the bitter end out of misguided loyalty to state and nation, as well as the willingness to do what in other circumstances is unthinkable, that so characterized the Wermacht soldiers fighting on the Eastern Front. Lucas does his best to base the Empire on the Third Reich, so why not? As for Rommel, my observation is that he wasn't as brilliant as everyone claims. Instead, he used his adherence to mechanized warfare to exploit the deficiencies of his opponents. He was an educated opportunist who gambled and won, as are all great commanders. I would have alluded to Heinz Guderian, whose memoirs, Panzer General, impresses me greatly, but I reasoned no one would know who he was. Obrikein is an opportunist. He sees the flaws of his opponents and exploits them. Karohalva (Talk) 04:47, April 14, 2011 (UTC)

Sebolto's Drewika Zirátæ

 * 1) He was born into a noble Acrolian family, but was orphaned as a child, forcing him into premature adulthood.
 * 2) Probably his clone brother, Tavo Zirátæ.
 * 3) The Geonosian Arena, during the Battle of Geonosis. Tavo nearly saved Drewika's life, destroying an attacking Destroyer droid.
 * 4) Music, as he is a drummer and a composer, the study of military tactics, and the collecting and building of weapons.
 * 5) . Plain and simple.
 * 6) Probably . He likes the views. Or perhaps.
 * 7) Definitely character before looks. Though he prefers both.
 * 8) His early childhood, without any parents, forcing him into a hard, mercenary lifestyle to drown his pain.
 * 9) He got through it by an unforgiving mercenary lifestyle, as well as taking pity on those beings whose station in life was similar to his early childhood (I.e. the Clone troopers)
 * 10) He's a rich man, what good is a thousand more credits? Probably invest in another useless, unique weapon that will hang on his wall forever.

(Discuss)  King of the Dugs  (Blab with me) 04:27, April 14, 2011 (UTC)
 * Interesting. He's a rich military man, but also favors character over looks in a mate and is known for his altruism. He also eats a commoner's food for his favorite. Did the manner in which he acquired the wealth influence him to not be the stereotypical venal rich person? Atarumaster88  Jedi_Order.svg ( Talk page ) 04:38, April 14, 2011 (UTC)
 * Alot of it is based on the fact that he left his rightful inheritance after his parents' death, making his living as a mercenary. When he finally returned to Acrolis and his ancestral palace, he wasn't sure what to do with the money. He still stuck with his original lifestyle.  King of the Dugs  (Blab with me) 14:02, April 15, 2011 (UTC)

Trak's Pepan Manja (c. 25 ABY)

 * 1) What kind of childhood did your character have? Never really got into that. I guess a pretty average childhood.  Pepan was a pretty good cook, prolly started off in his parents' kitchen, helping with dinner.  Beyond that, though, I never really explored that area.
 * 2) Who is the person they are/were the closest to? Well, Pepan does have friends and family on Kubindi. On Coruscant, though, he roomed with Darellius Bucher, a classmate.  In prison, he gets along with Hardin.  For the most part, though, Pepan is a loner.  He's social only when he needs to be, otherwise he keeps to himself.
 * 3) How did they meet that person? Pepan met Darellius when he went to school.
 * 4) What's their favorite hobby? Cooking.  Pepan loves to cook and write recipes.
 * 5) What's their favorite food? Insectoids.  Gands especially have an exquisite taste.
 * 6) If your character could go on vacation to any one place, where would it be? It's a toss-up between Thyferra, the Roche asteroids, and Gand. However, since Gand has an ammonia atmosphere, then Pepan would prolly just go to Thyferra.
 * 7) What does your character look for in a mate? Pepan currently has no interest in a mate.  However, if he met a nice Kubaz gal with as good of taste and refined of palate as him, he'd be pretty happy.  If he can get outta the clink, first.
 * 8) What was the hardest time in your character's life? Being booted outta school and losing his internship at Calliandro's.
 * 9) Why and how did they get through it? Pepan never really got through it.  He just went downhill from there.
 * 10) If your character suddenly got a thousand credits, what would they do with it? Pay his bail. =P

Overall, Pepan is a loner and a psycho cannibalistic nutjob. He's better off behind bars.  Trak Nar  Ramble on 04:40, April 14, 2011 (UTC)
 * Is he cannibalistic, though? I mean, does he eat other Kubaz, or restrict himself to insects? I wouldn't consider it cannibalism if he's eating other species. Atarumaster88  Jedi_Order.svg ( Talk page ) 04:43, April 14, 2011 (UTC)
 * Well, I used "cannibalism" to define the eating of sentients in general, not necessarily the eating of one's own kind. In a galaxy of many races, it seems more apt to define it as such. But, Pepan restricts his diet to insects and insectoids. However, he has eaten other foodstuffs, as the prison won't cater to his diet anyway. Nope, he eats government cheese and luncheon meat from huge green cans, just like everyone else.  Trak Nar  Ramble on 04:54, April 14, 2011 (UTC)
 * Heh. Maybe someday we should collaborate, Trak, and have Pepan and Rulph meet each other Mass Murderers Anonymous. Karohalva (Talk) 04:52, April 14, 2011 (UTC)
 * Heh, why not? Writing nutcases is fun anyway.  Trak Nar  Ramble on 04:54, April 14, 2011 (UTC)

Magnum Rockwater

 * 1) The average childhood, although he did excel in school, specifically Political Ethics.
 * 2) His wife.
 * 3) They met on Alderaan at University during their Pol. philosophy class.
 * 4) Watching bio-holos and historical analysis programs.
 * 5) He has a thing for stiff spirits. Alderaan Ale.
 * 6) Any place that offers an ounce of solitude and quiet.
 * 7) Beautiful and caring, he needs an intelligent woman that could understand and sympathize with his plight and problems. Housewife.
 * 8) Assuming control of the Senate Bureaucracy after Orasco impeachment.
 * 9) He got through it by maintaining close ties to the Jedi Order and having a close circle of Senators to confer with.
 * 10) Put it into his bank for his re-election campaign or donate it.

Heady and intelligent, he is a capable leader and looks out for people.- I'm the Chosen One You must see it... 04:46, April 14, 2011 (UTC)
 * You used him in a fanfic yet? Karohalva (Talk) 05:09, April 14, 2011 (UTC)

Not yet, all the fics I had him in were lost in the Great Misplacement of the Flash Drive. That being said, the novella I am working on will have him in it. You interested in something?- I'm the Chosen One You must see it... 05:26, April 14, 2011 (UTC)
 * Yeah, how's his personality applied in his career? The article is vague. For example, how does patience (or lack thereof) with ignorance influence his behavior around constituents? If they're bigoted idiots, does he cater to their bigotry? If the media slanders him, does he take it personally? If so, why? Karohalva (Talk) 05:41, April 14, 2011 (UTC)

I am sure he would treat his constituents with respect, it would be out-of-character for him to attack them for their transgressions or character flaws. He will tolerate them and treat them well, but he will not let it affect his way of doing business. He won't cater to the bigots, but he will take care to listen to their ideas. As for the media, he will not take much from them. He views his position as one of service not status. He doesn't focus on looking good in the eyes of the media, rather he only cares about helping protect the Republic and its people. However, if he feels that the press is hurting the Republic in anyway, he will make it known. He isn't a dictator that will install a puppet media to praise him. He doesn't care much about personal vendettas or grudges. This lends to his popularity because he is viewed as an unusual politician. The public lost faith in the status quo (hence the impeachment of Orasco), so they feel if he can do the job even though he is different, so be it.- I'm the Chosen One You must see it... 05:58, April 14, 2011 (UTC)

Tuffass
Because I'd like to attempt to steer this one away from the stereotypical drill sergeant archetype, at least a bit. I still want that aspect, but I'd rather it be something he'd turn on and off, like most DIs. Anywho...


 * 1) What kind of childhood did your character have? Still working on this. Tuffass started off as a nameless Gand findsman initiate who was born into an orthodox sect.  His initiation required him to bathe in specific chemicals, as well as being subjected to genetic manipulation by the Elders to induce the appearance of knobby growths on his arms and legs.  He was then trained to use these as weapons.  Most of his childhood and adolescent years would have been spent sequestered with his sect while he underwent intense training and possibly some missions here and there to hone his skills.  He meditated like most findsmen, and one of his meditations led him to enlist in the Republic Marines.
 * 2) Who is the person they are/were the closest to? You know, I never really thought about that.  I don't think Tuffass is particularly close to anyone.  He is social with his fellow officers, and after his retirement, he mellowed out, but I haven't given him a significant person in his life.  Laera Reyolé was mentioned as being one of the grunts Tuffass was proud of, and they had worked together before, but that's it.  He has other grunts he's proud of, too.  Beyond that, Tuffass is a loner until I think of something.  He may have had someone back on Gand, now that I think about it, family and fellow findsmen and all that.
 * 3) How did they meet that person? Can't really say since this part hasn't been touched upon yet.
 * 4) What's their favorite hobby? Tuffass devoted his life to the military.  When off-duty, though, he meditates, goes for walks (or gimps, considering his limp), or heads to the gym.  When he retired and his mobility started to become more limited, he would hang out at the local post of the VGW.
 * 5) What's their favorite food? Haven't thought about it.  Perhaps there is something at the commissary that he likes and keeps in his office.  Perhaps he's a chocoholic.  Actually, you know what?  I think I'll do that.  Tuffass loves chocolate.  He loves chocolate filled with groundnut butter.  And he loves it after it's been in the freezer for two hours.  Oh baby, the quickest way to his heart right there.
 * 6) If your character could go on vacation to any one place, where would it be? Considering he's been away for so long, Tuffass prolly wouldn't mind going back to Gand and see those mists again.
 * 7) What does your character look for in a mate? Not sure.  Tuffass was pretty much married to the Marines.  The mists sent him on a different path and he vowed to not stray from that new path.
 * 8) What was the hardest time in your character's life? The battle of Yavin 4.  He lost his left arm and leg in that battle.  After the initial adrenaline high while attempting to clear the landing zone so he could be evacuated out of there, and after his mangled limbs were amputated, Tuffass had flashbacks of the battle.  For a while, every time he'd close his eyes, he'd see the Massassi that tried to dismember him.
 * 9) Why and how did they get through it? The mental trauma culminated in a personality shift.  Tuffass became more aggressive.  He felt that he had been caught unawares by the enemy, and he did not want the same thing to happen to his recruits.  So, what better way to prepare them for a service in hell than to make sure their training is hellish as well?  The aggression was also a cover for the flashbacks and any other emotions that he perceived as weaknesses.  He also meditated and went for walks and visited the gym to release the aggression and calm his mind.  He never spoke about Yavin 4 or how he had come to lose his arm and leg (which grew back shorter than their original length, thus causing his limp), as he perceived it as a weakness.
 * 10) If your character suddenly got a thousand credits, what would they do with it? Put it in his savings, help pay off bills? Tuffass wasn't really motivated much by money.

Basically an Ellis Island immigrant success story. Starts off not knowing a lick of Basic and with only the clothes on his back, retires a Gunnery Sergeant in the Marines. I'm still tweaking his personality here and there. This is a joint effort with Goodwood, and while I had originally based Tuffass off of R. Lee Ermey, I'd like to add some different traits to him and round him out a bit more, break him away from his current archetype. I wanna keep his attitude (after all, he intends to live up to the name he earned), but I'd like to round out his personality a bit more and felt that the PTSD might help with that.  Trak Nar  Ramble on 06:41, April 14, 2011 (UTC)

Celeste Ial

 * 1) What kind of childhood did your character have?
 * 2) *Celeste had a rough childhood. Her father was governor of the Seswenna sector until he was killed in an accident. Her and her mother then served as servants to the Tarkin family, where she befriended Echon Tarkin, Wilhuff Tarkin's son. After her mother's death, she was allowed to remain with the Tarkin family. Once the Grand Moff had died, she and Echon joined the Imperial military. Once the Empire had fallen in 4 ABY and she believed Echon to be dead, she fell into a deep depression. During the Elsian blitz, she and her squadron charged into the thick of battle, capturing the rebel leader, Kilbasa. Her actions cost many lives and she was retired without honors. Despite the setback, she was selected for the mission to the ancient planet of Voltar to start a war with it's inhabitants in 7 ABY.
 * 3) Who is the person they are/were the closest to?
 * 4) *Celeste finds herself closest to Echon Tarkin, her childhood friend. As a servant, she was not able to talk to many children besides him. After she believed him to be dead, she refused to make close attachments.
 * 5) How did they meet that person?
 * 6) *She was a servant in the Tarkin mansion. Echon approached her because he was bored and wanted someone to play with.
 * 7) What's their favorite hobby?
 * 8) *Her favorite hobby was probably collecting holovids from various sources. Most of them pertained to Echon.
 * 9) What's their favorite food?
 * 10) *Not really sure. Too much fine cuisine in the galaxy.
 * 11) If your character could go on vacation to any one place, where would it be?
 * 12) *No idea. The galaxy is too big to pick one place.
 * 13) What does your character look for in a mate?
 * 14) *By the time she was in her early teens, Celeste wanted to marry Echon.
 * 15) What was the hardest time in your character's life?
 * 16) *When she had received the news that the Death Star II had been destroyed with the Emperor on board. When Echon was also listed as "missing in action", she lost it.
 * 17) Why and how did they get through it?
 * 18) *She almost didn't. She became very suicidal and was costing the remains of the Empire valuable men. It wasn't until she was forced out that she started to calm down. By devoting her time to collecting remains of Echon via holovids, she repressed her suicidal tendencies.
 * 19) If your character suddenly got a thousand credits, what would they do with it?
 * 20) *Money never really felt like something she cared for.

I decided to start with Celeste here since she's a character that I have most of the details fleshed out, but haven't really put them down on paper (or in this case, on SWFanon). She's one of the main characters in Imperial Treachery and I'm planning on putting the others down as well.-- Josh Bender Talk 09:02, April 14, 2011 (UTC)
 * The obsession that Celeste apparently exhibits with Echon... did that ever get her into trouble with her peers? Did anyone comment about it?  Trak Nar  Ramble on 20:25, April 14, 2011 (UTC)
 * Do take care with this character. There's a fine line between romantic pursuit and crazed stalker. Karohalva (Talk) 03:02, April 15, 2011 (UTC)

Ty294

 * 1) What kind of childhood did your character have? Early childhood not known, but he became Stormtrooper in his teens.
 * 2) Who is the person they are/were the closest to? His closest friend was a Chistori bounty hunter named Maccus.
 * 3) How did they meet that person? Business partnership.
 * 4) What's their favorite hobby? Fighting, killing and getting paid for it.
 * 5) What's their favorite food? Not known.
 * 6) If your character could go on vacation to any one place, where would it be?.
 * 7) What does your character look for in a mate? He doesn't, at least, not intentionally.
 * 8) What was the hardest time in your character's life? During the period from 16 ABY to 17 ABY during the SE-Sith Wars.
 * 9) How did they get through it? With a lot of nasty injuries.
 * 10) If your character suddenly got a thousand credits, what would they do with it? Buy more guns and go earn more credits.

This is the Dawnbreaker version of this character. I consider the Dawnbreaker series "non-canon" as it pertains to the rest of my story-line. Ty294 (Talk)  12:45, April 14, 2011 (UTC)
 * How was that period between 16 and 17 ABY hard on Ty? What happened to him?  How was he able to cope with it?  Trak Nar  Ramble on 21:38, April 14, 2011 (UTC)

Michael Lars/Annikin Skywalker (22 BBY)
Michael Lars, who will later be known as Annikin Skywalker, is a character introduced in the upcoming Star Wars: Episode I - The Chosen One. He is a poor moisture farmer on Tatooine, living under the tyrannical rule of the Hutt Cartel. He has a desire for rebellion but a fear of taking action. Michael lives a humble life, not knowing the destiny that awaits him in the prophetic Land of the Twin Suns.


 * 1) What kind of childhood did your character have? He had a simple upbringing. He lived on his family's moisture farm with his adoptive father, Luke Lars, and adoptive brother, Owen Lars, never knowing his mother&mdash;who died when he was a baby.
 * 2) Who is the person they are/were the closest to? His adoptive father, Luke Lars. He was a warm and caring figure who was able to provide guidance to Michael for years.
 * 3) How did they meet that person? After Michael's mother died, Luke&mdash;who knew his mother&mdash;adopted him. I'll refrain from saying anymore due to MAJORSPOILERS.
 * 4) What's their favorite hobby? Flying/racing.
 * 5) What's their favorite food? I don't know.
 * 6) If your character could go on vacation to any one place, where would it be? Somewhere with lots of grass and water&mdash;and no sand. It's coarse and rough and irritating, and it gets everywhere.
 * 7) What does your character look for in a mate? Kindness, compassion, and companionship. He wants a full equal partner, not someone weaker or superior.
 * 8) What was the hardest time in your character's life? A tragic, defining day a year or so before The Chosen One. I won't say much more than that.
 * 9) Why and how did they get through it? He hasn't, which is a major plot point in The Chosen One.
 * 10) If your character suddenly got a thousand credits, what would they do with it? He's from Tatooine. Credits are no good out here! If he got 1,000 peggats, though, he would use it to take care of his family and improve their impoverished lives.

Those of you who have read previous drafts of The Chosen One will notice some changes, especially in terms of the name Michael Lars. A blog post talking about some of these things, among others, is forthcoming. - Brandon Rhea  (talk) 18:51, April 14, 2011 (UTC)

Fiolli's Evening Delwynn

 * 1) What kind of childhood did your character have? She intentionally does not discuss it, but it was largely unremarkable.
 * 2) Who is the person they are/were the closest to? Other than her late husband and daughter, Jedi Master Sidian Greystone.
 * 3) How did they meet that person? He taught a seminar on investigative archaeology while she was in training on Coruscant. This led her to become an investigator.
 * 4) What's their favorite hobby? She desperately needs a regular hobby; that's part of her weaknesses. She consumes herself with work when she's on the case. When she's not on the case, she's usually "being productive" by rearranging furniture or redecorating/renovating her small house.
 * 5) What's their favorite food? Wintenberry pie.
 * 6) If your character could go on vacation to any one place, where would it be? She would prefer to be home on Alsakan, since she travels so much for work.
 * 7) What does your character look for in a mate? Someone who can bring some balance to her life, although she's still not ready to puruse anyone at this point in time.
 * 8) What was the hardest time in your character's life? The death of her husband and daughter during a bank heist on Alsakan.
 * 9) Why and how did they get through it? In truth, she hasn't. She continually searched for their killer, and eventually found him. One of the major points in the Golden Age of the Republic series is her dealing with the emotional trauma.
 * 10) If your character suddenly got a thousand credits, what would they do with it? She would probably invest it into upgrading her ship, since it is in some ways home and a necessity for her work.

I have to admit, it was hard to approach a character that expresses very little personally and answer these questions. If you've read the two books in the series thus far, you'd notice that I've expanded upon the character here based upon what I imagine her to be like. I'm interested to hear what thoughts are out there. &mdash; Fiolli  {Alpheridies University ComNet} 15:09, April 15, 2011 (UTC)