#five characters

[gosiksmallspace]

Thank you @babischlong-six for the tag! ❤️

Hard to chose only five lol

Tagging: @frayed-at-the-seams, @godotismissingx @bobafvcks @inashoe @professor-cant-fuck and anyone else who wants!

[wowbright]

Describe yourself in 5 characters

describe yourself in five fictional characters and then tag five more people to do it, too!

I got tagged by @spaceorphan18 and @tchrgleek

It took me a while to make this list. Kurt Hummel was the only one that instantly came to mind. Coming up with a fifth one was so hard! (Doesn't mean it's not accurate though.)

@brigdh @carsonphillips @knittywriter @kurtmckinnon @kurtsascot

[shoeboxgoblin]

I wanted to jump on the "five favorite characters" bandwagon! Let's do it

If you see a common archetypal throughline here no you dont.

[lutethebodies]

Five Favorite Characters

Tagged by @bitchesgate3 (Thank you! I usually don’t do these things but I’m amped for this one).

Rules: make a poll with five of your all time favorite characters and then tag five people to do the same. See which character is everyone's favorite.

I feel like I should preface my Five Faves with a few disclaimers, so thanks for your patience. More about why below the cut, but the TLDR is: as someone whose demographic and experience is perhaps waaaay out of step with most of current Tumblr, my choices may reflect that. Whatever; I accepted basic middle-aged normie-dom long ago. 

I also may have answered this differently during other parts of my life (see honorable mentions below the cut) but this is how I feel right now. If I'm limited to five, I'll make it one for each decade I've been a fan of anything (film, TV, books, games). That gives me, in 80s-90s-00s-10s-20s order, a vengeful drunk, two old men, and two brilliant women:

As for tags, well, by the time I discover something it's usually over—so I'm sure anyone I've tagged will have already done this. I hope these folks (and the person who tagged me) won't mind a public shoutout for being kind to, and patient with, someone who can be as awkwardly and frequently out of his depth as often as he posts stuff they like to like. Anyway thanks @alicelufenia @spiderwarden @trappedinafantasy37 @passacalia @coolseabird @n1ghtmeri @mimetoist.

Ok then, lots more favey stuff below:

Inigo Montoya. Most people know this master swordsman from Mandy Patinkin's portrayal in the Princess Bride film. It's glorious and justifiably loved. But the Inigo from William Goldman's book gets context. Yes, Film-Inigo relates his tragic backstory well enough to squish into the overall plot. But Book-Inigo (and Book-Fezzik, btw) gets a substantially fleshed-out-flashback chapter detailing every excruciating step of his life after its defining trauma. It shows how his whole existence has been warped by enduring and then adjusting to one singular major trauma, and how by both achieving mastery of the rapier and by abusing alcohol he's let that trauma (and by extension, others like Vizzini who capitalize on it) define and control him forever after. I emphasize this to note how much of an anticlimax Inigo endures after he achieves his vengeance. These days I take that as a warning to not get too wrapped up in how I define myself or how I might attach my identity to long-ago trauma.

Jean-Luc Picard. I love Star Trek and all of its captains. I love Kirk and Sisko and Janeway and Pike and (insert forgotten names here). But I identify with Picard, and it's not just because we both have daddy issues and French names that begin with "Jean-" and both Patrick Stewart and I went almost completely bald in our early 20s. I do like that he's more of a diplomat/explorer than soldier, but that he can still handle himself in a scrap. I love that he's an archaeology and history geek. But I identify most with Picard in his intense and singular commitment to anything he does, and while he may focus on one thing while dealing with it, everything else he's up against has not slipped his mind. He simply places things in a mental queue and methodically tackles them when he can. I'm not a Picard expert so I've probably forgotten why this is, or may have mischaracterized him. I'm too hypersensitive to mimic that iron discipline with which he manages himself. But I do admire it.

Davos Seaworth. Like many people I have lots of beefs with the world GRRM created for his famous fantasy series. But Davos has stuck with me as a favorite character because of how loyal he is. The reformed smuggler's loyalty to his lord is so strong that it's an actual psychic shield against a witch's magic. It's literal life-fuel when Davos' fleet is destroyed and he's marooned for weeks. It's a mental weapon to parry away a pirate pal's bewildered jibes and proposals of leaving it all behind for a life of plunder. It's the only stable thing in Davos' life, and it's stronger than whomever it's dedicated to, which he learns when he must finally adjust his loyalty and give it to someone else. Rogues survive when they make their old priorities fit new situations, which is what Davos does. Loyalty's a big deal to me, so it's perhaps inevitable that I love a character who epitomizes it. That and these days I also identify with broken-down old guys who've endured weird injuries.

Hera Syndulla. I caught up with "Rebels" during quarantine and it (with the other Filoniverse stuff) reignited my longtime Star Wars fandom, which had been crushed by the repulsive sequel-trilogy-fandom fights. Hera was a big reason I loved "Rebels." Yes, she's an attractive and intelligent mom-age woman who's brilliant at what she does, with infinite patience for her overly-intense hypersensitive partner—which as an over-40 straight guy was right up my alley. Still, that's a probably-unfair reduction of someone who may indeed be, as io9 once said, "one of the best Star Wars characters of all time." Unflappable leader, expert pilot, loyal friend, caring lover—and someone who will break her own rules when needed. Furthermore, a fantastic and much-needed repudiation of the tired, sexist "all Twi'leks are nubile erotic toys" trope. Oh, and she has daddy issues too, with maybe my favorite touch in anything Star Wars: she reverts to her childhood accent when she gets frustrated with him.

Minthara Baenre. I haven't simped for a character in any other work the way I do for Minthara. I hadn't switched on a video game for 30 years. When I got back into tabletop RPGs I swore I'd never play D&D as a video game. I'd somehow missed the whole Drizzt-powered drow craze of past decades. And yet here I am, playing with BG3's dress-up dolls and making them kiss. If you've read the above entries, you might see why I find Minthara so compelling. Ride-or-die loyalty to her partner. Knows exactly who she is and what she wants, for better and worse, and won't apologize for it. Wielder and victim of her own passions, to a vengeful degree. Accepts that her flaws may conquer her again, but not for reasons they have in the past. Understands that one's past can inform one's present, but it can also be abandoned as needed. Revels in being hotter than a fireball in Avernus. Deploys her voice as a serrated weapon or soothing balm. My favorite romance in the game.

Honorable Mention. My favorite genre is SF/F, so I've kinda ignored other classic canon characters that I've loved (Odysseus! Mordred! Mercutio! ...Raoul Duke? Eh). So most of my honorable mentions fall within that genre too: Boba Fett and Lando Calrissian (SW: ESB) Donatello (TMNT), Gurney Halleck (Dune), Ro Laren (ST: TNG), Kira Nerys (ST: DS9), Anastasia Dualla (BSG remake), Cassian Andor (SW: R1/Andor), Bo-Katan Kryze (SW: CW/Rebels/Mandalorian), Qi'ra (SW: Solo), Clay Cooper (Kings of the Wyld), Tam Hashford (Bloody Rose), Xiala (Black Sun), Edgin Darvis (Honor Among Thieves), Rhaenys Targaryen (House of the Dragon).

Look at that, only three bards! If you've read this all the way to the end, thanks for the indulgence.

[esilher]

Describe yourself in 5 characters

Describe yourself in five fictional characters and then tag five more people to do it, too!

I wasn’t tagged by anybody but…..I wanted to do this! This is fun!!

If you want to play too: @mynonah @shame-is-a-wasted-emotion @annepi-blog @nicoise @justgleekout ?

[liminalmemories21]

5 Comfort Characters

tagged by @jesuisici33

Rules: list your top 5 comfort characters & provide gifs

1 - Giles - BtVS - look the older I get the more I relate to Giles

2 - Benton Fraser (& Ray K) - Due South - you do not understand, these characters were formative, and also so so pretty.

3 - Aeryn Sun (and John Crighton) - Farscape - these are the OTP to end all OTPs, they are such a fantastic character match, and they both grow so much with and for each other. Also, not for nothing, nobody has ever looked that good in leather before.

4 - Neal Caffrey- White Collar - he's just so pretty and so clever (usually too clever for his own good, but it's part of his charm)

5 - Dowager Duchess of Grantham - Downton Abbey - I aspire to be the Dowager Duchess of Grantham, or possibly I just aspire to be Maggie Smith, but either way, I want to be that catty and that funny when I'm 80.

tagging @rmd-writes, @freneticfloetry, @iboatedhere, and @paperstorm

[grundyscribbling]

I was tagged by @ettelene

The game: make a poll of five favorite characters from five different fandoms and let my followers vote for their favorites.

I tag, assuming they wish to play, @jaz-the-bard, @joyfullynervouscreator, @starspray, @jane-ways, and @dawnfelagund.

[captzexx]

Make a poll with five of your all time favorite characters and then tag five people to do the same. See which character is everyone’s favorite.

Tagged by: @nixalegos

Tagging: @damien-ward @handhourgalleries @phyghyver @westfall-faith @fantasy-so-far

More polls the better I say, if you want to play.

[the-golden-comet]

Five Characters Tag ✨

Thank you for the tag, @shards-things ! I’m going to add a spin of my own and ask people who have seen/participated in my stories and tag games which of my OCs they’ve seen are their favorites.

So, five OCs that I adore are Peter, Benjamin, Ali, Noah, and Tenshi. Everyone can vote on theirs! 💫

Leaving this as an +open tag ✨

[mothwingwritings]

When you asked about this I got curious about knowing what would you say if you were asked the same question (if it’s okay)

I love being asked questions like this, so thank you for asking it back to me! I did answer it a little when I reblogged Momo's response, but I have had more time to think about it at this point.

Realistically I do not really know how many of the characters would honestly be interested in me. ^^; I am pretty weak and introverted and prefer staying in my house most of the time instead or venturing out in the world. And to be honest... I am kind of a weeny and I think a lot of the Baki men would intimidate my ass so much I wouldn't have the courage to approach them, let alone speak to them or form a bond. (ヾ;￣▽￣)ヾ It's the anxiety. (ᵕ—ᴗ—)

BUT... I feel like Biscuit and I would be pretty good friends, because even though I am a homebody I do love to go out and kick it with buds, and he actually kind of reminds me of one of my close friends IRL so I think we would get on just fine. I also feel like when Baki, Retsu and Katsumi aren't in fight mode they would be pretty chill and nice people to hang with too, so I think we could/would be homies. I would equally want to be friends with all of them also (imagine the connections you would have being Biscuit's bff? I would be like bestie we need to go on a cool fun vacation together stat, fuck prison, lets gooooo), and maybe Jack, though I don't know how much Jack and I actually have in common? It would be cool to have Jack as a friend though because like... Look at him. No one would ever fuck with you again lol.

As for any of them being interested in me romantically... Maybe Biscuit? Or Sukune? They both seem/are good romantic partners who I think/know would really care for their S/O's and treat them well. I like being domestic with my S/O's and going on stupid little cutesy dates and I feel like they would appreciate that loool. Also, not to sound like a princess but it's very nice to be pampered and doted on and I think they would both be more than happy to do that for their lover. 😌

Now in my own little head-verse I would want all of them Katsumi and Retsu to want me carnally and romantically. I love them and they are so handsome and cool and strong and ugh... A girl can dream. If I could be the object of either of their affections should I magically get transferred into the Bakiverse that would be A-OK with me. (˵ •̀ ᴗ - ˵ ) ✧

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[alelathedragon]

gimme 5

I say five but i might end up just doing three like i saw the other person do, depends on mood. I thought this would be fun so gimme 5 cus I'm an indecisive bench

The fanbases I know, thus would have an easier time with are: Splatoon, Pokemon, Mario, MLP, Inscryption, Okami, Spyro, Crash bandi, Legend of Zelda, Cookie Run, A hat in time, Just shapes and beats, Puyo Puyo-- you can give me characters outside of those fanbases but might not do them

[sliebman10]

5 Comfort Characters:

Rules: list 5 characters and tag 5 people.

Thank you for the tag, @udaberriwrites

Hmm...all them them could very easily be HP characters, so I'm challenging myself a bit here to have none of them be from HP.

Diana Bishop - A Discovery of Witches

Baz Pitch - Carry On

Nick Nelson - Heartstopper

Veronica Mars - umm... Veronica Mars

Lorelai Gilmore - Gilmore Girls

Tagging: @bleepbloopbotz @schmem14 @fonkeloog @mikaharuka @burningaurora

[nikoco11]

AAAGHHHHHHHHHHH

finally finished this i’m happy!!!!!! she’s one of my favorite designs in game and my favorite designs i’ve ever drawn wahaahaaaa

[canisalbus]

This made me think of Machete being flattened from cuddling or just generally being a dog that looks like he was squished by a boulder like a cartoon

Also I am constantly in tears over Vasco and Machete

[chloesimaginationthings]

FNAF Springtrap's first night in Dead by daylight..