Character Survey King Richard IV

First Person Survey for: King Richard IV

Name Given at Birth: Richard George Arthur

Nicknames: Your Majesty

Hometown or where you were born: London, Whitehall Palace

Current Residence: London, The Palace

Age: 42

Class: Royalty

What do you do, your main function in life/society: King of England, Sovereign Ruler

Have you ever gone skinny-dipping / do you know how to swim: Yes, in the treasury.

Do you make fun of people: Yes, but mostly foreigners

Favorite Color: Bright yellow, as of daffoils, or fresh-minted gold coin

Have you ever committed or been convicted of a crime: Not so long as laws can be changed.

Closest friends/How did you meet: The Queen, Lady Eleanor is my dearest friend, Cousin Princess Jane - We were raised practically from the same litter, Maestro - He provides trustworthy information from circles I cannot travel, There are many more who would call me "friend"

One Pillow or two: Three seems enough. One for sleeping, two for throwing at the lemur

Pets: The Queen and Royal Children all keep pets. I simply borrow their pets when I need vexation.

Favorite Type of Music: Harp, string quartets, the meadowlark waking our camp on a Springtime Sunday

Hobbies/Pastimes: Falconry, hunting, maps and charts

Personal Hygiene: I bathe routinely - Fridays before supper. Excellent health attributable to the Royal Physician - I still keep all my teeth and most of my hair

Favorite Food: Leg of lamb, a loaf of dark rye, keg of stout, steamed new potatoes, beet salad, berries and cream

Are your parents alive, do you get along with them: Dead. I'm getting along without them, but with the passing of years, I find myself thinking about them more often, comparing myself to Father.

If your parents are dead, when and how did they die: Father passed accidentally 20 years ago - a jousting accident shortened his old age Mother lingered for 10 long years with her broken heart

Favorite place to relax: Dappled shade of a forest

Favorite Holy Day / Why: Christmastime - I enjoy the Yule with my Queen and Children

Favorite Drink: Stout, Ale, cold well water, a lively Port

What's your bedtime: 9pm sharp

What, if anything, do you usually wear on your feet: Slippers in the Palace, Kid boots on the road

Are you married or single: Married and happily

Do you have a family / who are they: The Royal Brood numbers a dozen strong. You cannot miss them - they are the noisy children who have never been outside their castle before. You will certainly notice them. They seem to be everywhere.

Favorite Entertainment: Hunting

Favorite Subject in School or Chore growing up: Scientific discussion, maps and charts

Least Favorite Subject in School or Chore growing up: Foreign history

Favorite Sport: 

Most Humiliating Moment: You may read of it in my Royal Biography

Proudest Moment: Becoming a Father at the birth of my Crown Prince, Eric

Craziest Person or silliest you know: So many people claim to see Fairaes, it would difficult to choose just one. But the Royal Jester can be incredibly silly when I wish it so.

What do you look for in the opposite sex: Good bone structure, fine carriage and flowing hair

In our Hierarchical Society everybody has somebody "over" them, Who is your immediate "overlord" The Lord Almighty

And how do you feel about that person: "Fear Him," says the Good Book

Favorite Sport to watch: Falconry, the Joust, Wrestling, Jousting is glorious to behold

Do you remember your first kiss: My Word, why certainly! My memory is as fresh as a daisy. What was your question again?

Do you keep in touch with your childhood friends: Only a few of them. The rest trouble me for favors.

Where is your favorite "Vacation" spot: A shady camp by the river

Have you ever been overseas: Yes, I visited France only last year.

Do you have Dirt/Mud floors or Stone: Polished Marble

What is your bed made of: Sturdy mahogany, feather ticking, goose down pillows, silk sheets, brocade covers, tapestry drapes

How many people sleep in your bed: Myself, and sometimes the Queen. And the littler Children whenever it thunders.

1: I am kind and benevolent

2: I AM kind and benevolent

3: I love my Queen, but England is my Bride

4: Children are the blessing of old age

5:  The King will suffer jest, but repays an insult

6: Waste not

7: There is much joy in song

8: A man's home is his castle. And his taxes are due.

9: Hope to be remembered as a rugged outdoorsman, skilled huntsman, dashing ladies' man of heroic proportions, loved by children, horses and dogs

10:  Old people become grumpy at so many questions. To the point of raising taxes, or catapulting a lemur from the tower. Speaking of lemurs, would you know what they like most? Honey. And what I like most? Watching the lemur lick honey from his tail. Actually, he does not lick so much as bite. This must sting somewhat, as he does the most curious dance while enjoying his honey treat. And yet, he still comes to my desk where I secret the honey jar amongst my inks. Hmm, I wonder if ink would not taste better to him?