Character Analysis Meme

❦ BASIC STATISTICS
Name: Dr. LeRoy Facilier, the Shadowman
Age: 43
Distinguishing/Hidden features: Almost ridiculously tall, thin, and long-fingered. He is almost never seen in anything apart from his purple suit, fang necklace, cane, and tophat.
Style: Slimy chic.
Greatest flaw: He uses people with little to no remorse. To make matters worse, he knows exactly what he's doing but simply doesn't care. His needs are greater than his.
Best quality: Very charismatic.

❦ BACKGROUND
Character's Financial/Social Situation: He lives very much on the edges of life. He hates to let it show, but he knows a bad business day could mean a skipped meal or two that week. Socially he is quite apart from everyone else, be it because they respect him, fear him, or simply have no idea what to make of him. The general consensus is that the ol' Shadowman "is bad news."
Educational Background: Trained in voodoo by Mama Odie during his childhood, but he ran away when she scolded him too much for relying on shadows. He has been self-taught ever since through experimentation and a bunch of books he managed to steal from Mama Odie before running away.
Family & Relationships: Unknown. He was raised by Mama Odie, but he's never really considered anyone else family, and whether he still considers even her family is another matter entirely. His relationships with others are shallow and cursory: he gets what he wants, you get what you want, and everyone goes on their ways. No need for anything more than that, as far as he's concerned.
Character's Spiritual/Religious Beliefs: As a voodoo witch doctor, he's got a complicated set of beliefs based loosely around spirits and, to a degree, karma. But his real god? Money.

❦ EMOTIONAL/MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
Any Mental Illnesses? Nope, unfortunately he can't claim an insanity defense with any honesty.
How does Character see himself/herself? Smooth, charming, and one suave bastard.
How does Character believe he/she is perceived by others? Much the same way, thank y'all very much. He does know he frightens people a bit, but the cautious curiosity's what keeps his customers comin' back, ain't it? They just can't resist.
How would others describe your Character? A shifty, self-serving conman, but they can't deny he's got style.
What is the spine of your character? He's a slick one all right. He'll do most anything to weasel outta trouble with others, morality be damned. A bit of a coward? Maybe. But better off cowardly than dead.
What is the mental process of your character? Clever and keen. His first thought is often how he can manipulate someone into doing what he wants, and he's almost always got a plan or two up his sleeve.
What would most embarrass this character? His reputation is crucial to his business, so anyone runnin' around tarnishin' his image is sure to hear from him. Leave it at that.
What does the character want out of life? Money. And since he can't exactly magick himself to get it, he uses others. No big deal, right?
What would the character like to change in his/her life? The size of his paycheck.
What motivates this character? Money and the hope of repaying the debt he owes his friends.
What frightens this character? His tenuous relationship with those very same friends. He knows it's all a give and take, but he also knows he's been doin' a lot more takin' than givin' lately, and it's sure to catch up with him.
What makes this character happy? Have I said anythin' about money yet?


❦ FAVORITE
Food: He likes a good gumbo. Mama Odie used to make it for 'im.
Color: Purple, of course.
Season of the year: Summer. All the suckers come out to play.
Movie: He don't really have time for movies.
TV Show: Not much time for TV, neither.

❦ STATEMENTS
I believe when we die, we: Why think about that now? You're better off postponin' that as long as possible instead.
The greatest thing one person can do for another is: Give 'em their soul. Don't find many donors though, unfortunately.
The ugliest thing I ever saw was: Ohh, believe me, I've seen plenny-a unpleasant things. No need to go down that road.
The most beautiful thing I ever saw was: That girl from Shreveport. Can't quite remember 'er name, but she was somethin' else.
I am superstitious about: All your little superstitions? They're all real. Might wanna rephrase your question.