I'm not sure how relevant these are to the specific ideas we are kicking around, but anyone wanting to look them over should get some insight<del>regarding what goes on in my sick perverted little mind</del>as to how I think and what appeals to me.<br/><br/>character wanted  ---   http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=124574.msg5479346#msg5479346 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=124574.msg5479346#msg5479346)<br/><br/>picture prompts  ---   http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=103106.msg5393017#msg5393017 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=103106.msg5393017#msg5393017)<br/><br/>video inspiration ---   http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=118549.msg5366997#msg5366997 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=118549.msg5366997#msg5366997)<br/><br/>more picture prompts  ---   http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=102783.msg4462114#msg4462114 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=102783.msg4462114#msg4462114)<br/><br/>two couples  ---   http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=96984.msg4244836#msg4244836 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=96984.msg4244836#msg4244836)<br/><br/>evil characters wanted  ---   http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=139376.msg6296486#msg6296486 (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=139376.msg6296486#msg6296486)<br/><br/><br/>My ideas for my characters are basically as follows and subject to change to suit my playmates' desires:<br/><br/>The old king.<br/><br/>He was already old when his only son was born, and now he's even older.  His wife's death was a blow from which he never recovered.  (As for how long ago that was, it could remain some unspecified point in the distant past, OR it could be a recent event if your characters are responsible for making the king a widower and available to marry again.)<br/><br/>He was once a warrior, but now is easily winded.  He tries to keep up appearances (riding, hunting, reviewing the troops) and even though he might not be able to "satisfy" his new wife, he's happy letting everybody think he can.  He's still somewhat wise and intelligent, but lately he's had difficulty with his concentration, though he hides it well.  So far, nobody on the Privy Council suspects anything is wrong with the king -- since most of them have been ageing along with him.   ;D<br/><br/>The young prince:<br/><br/>His age will be whatever ChaoticEnvy is comfortable with.  An only child, he's brought up to be king and he accepts that role destiny had thrust upon him.  When he was younger he was a bit of a brat -- always hiding from his tutors when he didn't want to study, etc --- he's found several secret passages in the palace that nobody else knows (since the palace is hundreds of years old).  Now he is studious, a fair horseman and swordsman, but hardly the best.  He worries about his ability to rule, and fears what might happen if he has to lead his kingdom to war.<br/><br/>Several eligible young ladies have been presented as possible brides -- yes, it's getting to be that time -- but he hasn't expressed a preference for any of them.  How can he even think about spending the rest of his life with any of them when he's secretly in love with his stepmother, the queen.<br/><br/>One more thing I'd like to ask about -- the role of religion in the setting.  Since this is about good vs evil, I'd be interested in having an officially recognized "church" much like Medieval Europe had<em>the</em>Church.  Without getting into some long discussion about whether the church was/is good or bad, etc ... I like the idea of there being something along the lines of the church which is supposed to represent all that is good and holy. A place to worship, confess sins, etc... and a monothestic religion, not one with a pantheon of gods.  Anyway, that's just my preference.  I know a lot of people are not comfortable with introducing religion into the play, and I fully understand if you want to just leave that part out.