had this in his Journal and even though he didn't initially tag me I am doing it anyway.

1) Choose one of your own characters.
2) Make them answer the following questions.
3) Then, tag three people.
4) Feel free to add some questions of your own.

An interview with Sir Erik DeGuillion, level 13 paladin of st Cuthbert, Greyhawk Campaign (first ed AD&D circa '94)

Interviewer: What gender are you?
Sir Erik: I doth believe that is obvious. But because you asked: Male.

Interviewer: What is your age?
Sir Erik: I am the ripe old age of 29.

Interviewer: Do you want a hug?
Sir Erik: I of course enjoy hugging friends and family, however, thou are neither.

Interviewer: Do you have any bad habits?
Sir Erik: I have been told and I can not verify the veracity of this: I tend to snore. I suppose that would count, yes?

Interviewer: What is your favorite food?
Sir Erik: The pleasure of a job well done is food enough for me.

Interviewer: Are you a virgin?
Sir Erik: I don't discuss personal matters with strangers without some urgent need. This doth not seem urgent to me.

Interviewer: Have you killed anyone?
Sir Erik: Sadly yes. When a miscreant forces my hand there is often no choice but to either let them get away (unacceptable) or stop them with force as necessary. Occasionally this means slaying them when they are determined to die rather than face the mighty wrath of justice. My lord, Saint Cuthbert is a compassionate Diety but he insists on absolute obedience and purely just behavior. I do hope this adequately answers thine question.

Interviewer: Do you hate anyone?
Sir Erik: Hatred of people is a foul emotion best left to those whose schemes you foil. It will debase even a pure soul given enough force of feeling. Simply put: no. I loathe the actions of those I find myself often in conflict with. My duty often requires I brush up against those who commit vile acts.

Interviewer: Do you have any secrets?
Sir Erik: Many. I am privy to much that goes on in politics in the Realm I am from. However discretion, honor and common sense force me to keep them to mine self.

Interviewer: What is your favorite season?
Sir Erik: Autumn. It is beautiful and not often hot yet not cold. There is poetry in life cycling through all the seasons but it is most vividly displayed in all its glory during the fall.

Interviewer: Who are your best friends?
Sir Erik: Well there is Argetheron my loyal steed. He is the best friend any man could wont for. Without him I wouldn't be alive to speak of him today. Sadly the rest of my friends are no more. Sir Orville a man (half-Orc though he was) with unparalleled sense of duty and honor fell in battle slaying a dragon. Much glory to his name! Morgan Dare who feared naught but his own self managed to finally anger someone who could out duel him and ended his life as he lived it. I miss his hardy sense of humor and steadfast blade at my back. I will not speak of the others.

Interviewer: Others?
Sir Erik: Leave it be! *glowers*

Interviewer: (Oh kay...) What are your hobbies?
Sir Erik: What pray tell is a hobby?

Interviewer: A hobby is an activity that is not work but which you spend alot of time on. Usually also you spend money on it too.
Sir Erik: Oh. No. I have no activities other than the ones that take up my time as paladin of saint Cuthbert and loyal aide to the rulers of my realm.

Interviewer: What is your favorite drink?
Sir Erik: Spring water from an untouched brook.

Interviewer: *under breath* Smart Alec.
Sir Erik: Smart Erik you mean? (I have excellent hearing you should know.)

Interviewer: *mutters something even more incomprehensible* When is your birthday?
Sir Erik: Well the natal day my parents celebrated was fictitious and I doubt it would hold any meaning for thee since the event was another place and time entirely.

Interviewer: Are you nice or mean?
Sir Erik: Nice means small verily? and so doth mean. So your question is whether I am small or small? I beg your forgiveness but couldst thou rephrase thine question?

Interviewer: Do you act kindly or unkindly?
Sir Erik: Well being a paladin means acting for the greater good so sometimes to do that and fulfill my duties I am obliged to be unkind towards those who would scoff at the laws and injure the innocent. Otherwise I do my best to act in a kindly manner to those who deserve it. Even if someone is less deerving of kindness if it is not costly do so I do it. Sometimes an unlooked for kindness may transform those who were your enemies into allies or at least give them pause to think.

Interviewer: What do you think of your creator?
Sir Erik: Isn't that a loaded question? Or are you being intentionally vague? Of course if you mean my Diety I adore him as you would expect. If you mean my parents well I loved them both while they were alive and even so now that they have passed on to other planes of existence.

Interviewer: What is your weakness?
Sir Erik: I suppose you asked this already when you asked if I had any bad habits earlier. Though perhaps you meant some mythic weakness such as the way iron supposedly may slay an elf (not true.) In that case I would say I am helpless not to aid those in need. Failing to do so would displease me greatly even were the occasion such that it could not be helped.


Interviewer: What do you do on a regular basis?
Sir Erik: Well I am a paladin. It is my job to protect the weak and bring evil to justice. I also have a personal interest in raising the consciousnesses of those who are less fortunate culturally such as Orcs, Goblins, and other misguided races. Not to say all such beings are evil. Some merely have lost the way. Sadly most of humankind has shunted these folk off into the role of villain so that is how they often behave. Given an opportunity I think they can be redeemed and if not well to not try is a failure.

Interviewer: Does anyone love you?
Sir Erik: Saint Cuthbert loves me. That is all I need to know.


Interviewer: What do you consider fun in the day time?
Sir Erik: I am curious what you consider to be fun. I prefer serious work not frivolity though of course occasional merriment to mark an event of disproportionate importance may be needful. If you meant how do I relax? I spend time with my steed caring for his needs. I also make sure my weapons and armor are in good shape and not tainted in any way. Also I spend a good deal of time praying in communion with my deity. That is all only when I am not off attempting to aid those who are in need.

Interviewer: At night?
Sir Erik: See my answer for the day. A paladin's job is never done.

Interviewer: Are you gay?
Sir Erik: Gay? Well I am as happy as the next fellow I suppose. I don't often consider it. I guess you could say I am jolly when required and sober when not required to be.

Interviewer: No I meant Gay as in Homose...oh nevermind.

Sir Erik: OK. *yawns* Any more questions?

Interviewer: What is your place of origin?
Sir Erik: A small Barony southwest of Greyhawk City. My Father ruled it while he was alive and now my brother does.

Interviewer: Who are your parents?
Sir Erik: Kelendri Sparrowsong and Mandel Deguillion. My mother Kelendri was a tribeswoman of the steppes who met my father whilst he was on campaign against the orcs and fell in love with him. The two were happily married and had 2 sons.

Interviewer: Are you wearing underwear right now??
Sir Erik: Under my platemail you mean? I am wearing a leather hauberk and tunic and leggings and footings, plus the usual apparel one wears.

Interviewer: I noticed sometimes you use what seems like antiquated language and sometimes your words flow quickly and with a modern twist. Why is that?
Sir Erik: I doth not know what thou dost mean. Though if I were to guess I'd suppose it is some magical influence. I am only guessing here...Canthelor Twice-lived would be better able to give you the lowdown on that.

Interviewer: Canthelor? Who?
Sir Erik: A wizard. A master of magical powers and a sagacious font of wisdom. A magus. Nevermind I can see you don't believe me. He is not here to demonstrate so leave it be I pray thee.

Interviewer: Whats your occupation?
Sir Erik: I am a paladin. That is what occupies all of my time. *shakes his head at the redundant question* One would think you weren't listening to my prior answers. Are we nearly done? Oh we are? Good day then, may your journeys be safe and your dealings just.