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Body and Appearance
1. Describe the character's height and build. Is she heavyset, thin, short, rangy?
She stands at 5'11" and has a cello body type; something between an hourglass and a pear. She's not very heavyset, but she's a curvy woman (think of something like a Marilyn Monroe figure).

2. How old is she?
Actual age would be 500, but physically is about her early twenties. Politically, she's 237, with four years as the Confederacy.

3. Describe her posture. Does she carry herself well or does she slouch?
Unless she's actually in a meeting, Alice's posture is quite relaxed, really. She doesn't really slouch, unless she's sitting down, though. She really doesn't have very good posture when she's sitting down (not in a meeting) because she'll do things like put her feet up on the chair and such.

4. How is her health? Is she fit or out of shape? Any illnesses or conditions? Any physical disabilities?
She's in good health and likewise is fit; she doesn't have any illnesses or conditions. Like Aaron, however, she has the same scars as they both represent the same area. They're mostly from the Civil War, and the largest three do limit her movement; the burn on her chest damaged her lungs a bit so she can't do things like run as she becomes winded.

5. How does she move? Is she clumsy, graceful, tense, fluid?
Graceful and fluid, though she'll tense up and get a little awkward if she's upset.

6. How attractive is this character physically? How does she perceive herself in the mirror?
She's attractive and knows it; Alice sometimes becomes a bit concerned about that fat that tends to stick to her hips or her scars, but she's good at picking her mood back up again.

7. Describe her complexion. Dark, light, clear, scarred?
Using Von Luschan's chromatic scale, Alice's skin tone would be Type V "Dark or 'brown' type", specifically a 24-26. Her skin is a little lighter in the winter, and likewise becomes a little darker in the summer. It is scarred, however, and these scars are mainly lighter versions of her skin tone or a sort of pink-ish color.

8. Describe her hair: color, texture, style.
Her hair is strawberry-blond, kind of an orange-ish color. It's a bit short; she's kept it in a bob cut since the 1920s, though it was much longer previously. In the winter, she'll let it grow out to shoulder-length. Her hair's very thick and coarse and despite her care it has a straw-like texture; the ends also curl and there's a bit of a wave that often give it a messy sort of bed-head appearance.

9. What color are her eyes?
Gray; there's a light brown ring around her pupils and a darker iron gray ring at the edge of her iris, while a middle stormy gray is between the two.

10. Does the character have any other noteworthy features?
She has a beauty mark on the right side of her face, its location making it reminiscent of Marilyn Monroe's.

11. What are her chief tension centers?
Her shoulders and back, which she will jokingly blame on her bust.

12. What is the character's wardrobe like? Casual, dressy, utilitarian? Bright colors, pastels, neutrals? Is it varied, or does she have six of the same suit?
Her usual clothing style is pretty relaxed; she enjoys wearing summer dresses, shorts, and blouses in the warmer months, while switching to warmer clothes when the weather cools. She’s fond of light colors and pastels, as well as floral or intricate patterns, and her style often has a vintage or old fashion feel.

13. Do her clothes fit well? Does she seem comfortable in them?
Most of them do, though some of her shirts seem a tad tight across her bust, or if she gets something that fits her bust it's usually a bit big across her waist. So some tops fit and others...not so much. For the most part, she seems comfortable, unless it's one of the ill-fitting shirts.

14. Does she dress the same on the job as she does in her free time? If not, what are the differences?
Her free time is much more casual than on the job, in which case she'll wear women's suits with heels. Which she will kick off the second the meeting's over.

15. You knew it was coming: Boxers, briefs or commando?
She likes lacy underwear because she thinks the lace is most comfortable, but she'll wear cotton for bed. Usually, it's bikini cut panties or thongs, but she'll wear boy shorts for bed.



Speech
1. What does this character's voice sound like? High-pitched, deep, hoarse?
Smooth and high, and though she has a Southern accent, it's not a very thick accent. It's very welcoming and comforting.

2. How does she normally speak? Loud, soft, fast, evenly? Does she talk easily, or does she hesitate?
Very easy-going, at a medium speed and volume. However, if she's upset or flustered, it'll quickly speed up and get louder. Like Aaron, she isn't one to hesitate and speaks easily.

3. Does the character have a distinct accent or dialect? Any individual quirks of pronunciation? Any, like, you know, verbal tics?
A soft Southern accent, though the dialect tends to change depending upon where she is.

4. What language/s does she speak, and with how much fluency?
She speaks English, Hawaiian, French, and Spanish fluently, and is a less fluent with Mandarin and Cantonese. Out of the last two, she's better at Cantonese than Mandarin; Cantonese is the language most immigrants to the US spoke, while Mandarin is the most popular and common in business.

5. Does she switch languages or dialects in certain situations?
Yes, depending upon who she's speaking to. If, for example, she were speaking to Canada, she may throw in some French, while a Mexico would get some Spanish, etc.

6. Is she a good impromptu speaker, or does she have to think about her words?
Very much a impromptu speaker; Alice tends to go ahead and say whatever comes to mind, even if it results in her putting her foot in her mouth sometimes.

7. Is she eloquent or inarticulate? Under what circumstances might this change?
Usually eloquent, though she'll stutter when flustered enough.



Mental and Emotional
1. How intelligent is this character? Is she book-smart or street-smart?
Being a Nation, she's very intelligent, actually. She's incredibly familiar with US laws, customs, history, etc. That said, on the whole, she would also lean a little more towards being street-smart.

2. Does she think on her feet, or does she need time to deliberate?
On her feet, and is a little bad about not looking before she leaps. 

3. Describe the character's thought process. Is she more logical, or more intuitive? Idealistic or practical?
Logical and practical, but also idealistic. If she's in an unfamiliar situation, she'll follow  her instincts and never doubts her woman's intuition.

4. What kind of education has the character had?
Much of what she knows was either self-taught or from her siblings, as girls weren't given as much of an education as boys for many years. She tries very hard to keep up with and understand the goings on when it comes to mathematics and science and other subjects she wasn't originally taught.

5. What are her areas of expertise? What, if anything, is she interested in learning more about?
There's the duties that come with being a nation, and then other areas include cooking, sewing, managing estates, the graces other girls were taught, or treating illnesses and injuries. She's always interested in learning new things, even if it isn't something she's likely to actually use.

6. Is she an introvert or an extrovert?
Extrovert; she's very out-going and gregarious, and tends to speak up more than Aaron would as she's also more honest. However, she shares his habit of often not sharing personal thoughts and feelings, though she's also more willing to; all it'd take is asking.

7. Describe the character's temperament. Is she even-tempered or does she have mood swings? Cheerful or melancholy? Laid-back or driven?
Far more even-tempered than her counterpart, normally quite cheerful and laid-back. Alice is more clear or open minded than Aaron and more compassionate and sympathetic, mature, caring, and sweet.

8. How does she respond to new people or situations? Is she suspicious, relaxed, timid, enthusiastic?
Relaxed and welcoming, though she's learned to not immediately take everyone she meets for their word so she tries to keep some distance here.

9. Is she more likely to act, or to react?
Like Aaron, she's more likely to react rather than starting something herself; she'll step in if she feels it's needed.

10. Which is her default: fight or flight?
Whether it's a verbal or physical fight, Alice is more likely to stay and fight; that is, of course, unless she knows she's unlikely to win.

11. Describe the character's sense of humor. Does she appreciate jokes? Puns? Gallows humor? Bathroom humor? Pranks?
She dislikes gallows or bathroom humor, though she's as playful as Aaron and enjoys jokes and the occasional prank, even if the pranks on her.

12. Does the character have any diagnosable mental disorders? If yes, how does she deal with them?
Not applicable; she doesn't have any disorders.

13. What moments in this character's life have defined her as a person?
When she was found by Amelia and taken in, her time as six of the thirteen original colonies, the Revolution, the War of 1812, the American Civil War and the Reconstruction Era, the Dust Bowl and Great Depression, various other events in US history

14. What does she fear?
Being powerless, like Aaron she fears being left with nothing, general fears among Nations such as war and epidemics or failing their people

15. What are her hopes or aspirations?
Despite being more play first, work later, her main aspiration would simply be performing her duty as a nation to the best of her ability.

16. What is something she doesn't want anyone to find out about her?
Being such an honest person, there really isn't anything that stands out that she really doesn't want others to find out about her.



Relationships
1. Describe this character's relationship with her parents.

2. Does the character have any siblings? What is/was their relationship like?

3. Are there other blood relatives to whom she is close? Are there ones she can't stand?

4. Are there other, unrelated people whom she considers part of her family? What are her relationships with them?

5. Who is/was the character's best friend? How did they meet?

6. Does she have other close friends?

7. Does she make friends easily, or does she have trouble getting along with people?

8. Which does she consider more important: family or friends?

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

10. Is she currently in a romantic relationship with someone other than a spouse?

11. Who was her first crush? Who is her latest?

12. What does she look for in a romantic partner?

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

14. Does she have any rivals or enemies?

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

16. How does she feel about sex? How important is it to her?

17. What are her turn-ons? Turn-offs? Weird bedroom habits?



Beliefs
1. Do you know your character's astrological (zodiac of choice) sign? How well does she fit type?

2. Is this character religious, spiritual, both, or neither? How important are these elements in her life?

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?

4. How does she regard beliefs that differ from hers? Is she tolerant, intolerant, curious, indifferent?

5. What prejudices does she hold? Are they irrational or does she have a good reason for them?



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

2. What is her social status? Has this changed over time, and if so, how has the change affected her?

3. Where does she live? House, apartment, trailer? Is her home her castle or just a place to crash? What condition is it in? Does she share it with others?

4. Besides the basic necessities, what does she spend her money on?

5. What does she do for a living? Is she good at it? Does she enjoy it, or would she rather be doing something else?

6. What are her interests or hobbies? How does she spend her free time?

7. What are her eating habits? Does she skip meals, eat out, drink alcohol, avoid certain foods?



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

1. Color? Turquoise, light blue, dusty pink
2. Smell? Cotton, fresh air 
3. Time of day? Morning
4. Season? Spring
5. Book? The Blue and the Gray: The Story of the Civil War as Told by Participants by Henry Steele Commanger
6. Music? Lady Antebellum songs, especially "American Honey"
7. Place? At a river or creek
8. Substance? Gold
9. Plant? Cotton
10. Animal? Dogs or birds


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