The Language of Worlds Linkup

This month I thought I would discuss one of my main characters from my Sci-Fi story. Since that's the story I'm working on for GTW's 100-for-100 and I've hardly talked about it on this blog.

I actually have quite a few main characters in this story, since it is a team book. At least four main-main ones, but today I decided to talk about the one who is probably my favorite.

So without any further ado I give you Rane Catlea a scrappy thief, and where I left off, reluctant recruit for the Federation.

All pictures I got from Pinterest, credit goes to their original creators

1. Your character goes on a leisurely stroll. Where to?

Since Rane rarely ever stays in one place for too long, I would say that she would probably just wander aimlessly. See the sights, get used to he terrain of whatever planet she is on, explore.


2. What's their favorite food? Why? What does it taste like?

Rane enjoys a chirrut. It is kind of like a burrito only made with a combination of whatever ingredients are native to that planet so wherever she goes, chirruts taste different. One of her hobbies while traveling is to find the native chirrut stand and find out what it tastes like.

3. Describe their typical day.

I don't know, Rane's life is pretty spontaneous and sporadic. She would claim that she doesn't have a "typical" day. But I suppose it would start with her waking up aboard her ship where she basically lives, sassing her robot, repairing her ship or gun or any number of broken technology, and then maybe stealing from someone.

Probably about mid afternoon she'll run from the local law enforcement. Grab a chirrut or two from a nearby stall as she races past for lunch. Possibly spend a couple hours breaking out of a cell if she's feeling slow that day.

Come nightfall, she'll climb to the tallest building (or if there aren't any tall buildings, put her ship in hover mode) and then she'll watch the sun (or suns) set and gaze at the stars planning which planetary system she will go to next.

4. When are they most productive? Morning, evening, or sometime in-between?

Rane is most productive in the morning right after she gets up, then her energy peters out throughout the day until right before she goes to bed. Then she is productive again.

5. Who are they closest to?

Rane's closest (and sole) companion is a robot she stole from the factory before he had gotten his whole serial number. Or his personality programmed. As a result, KC (or Casey as she calls him) is severely sarcastic and has a hard time following orders, making him the perfect companion for Rane.

6. Have they ever lost someone close to them?

Rane is an orphan, but she doesn't remember her parents or how her life was like before she was a thief and nomad. Still, she hasn't allowed herself to get close to another living being since then.

7. Describe their education.

Rane was taught to read and write and her history from her parents before they died. But since then, she has ditched a classical education in favor of learning from the worlds around her. Finding out the history of a planet from the drunk patrons in a bar. Figuring out how to fix a power converter by first breaking it. Learning as she goes.

8. What is their talent?

Rane is scrappy and a quick thinker. She isn't afraid of trying unconventional methods. Whatever situation she finds herself in, she'll find a way out of it.

She's also really good at piecing together any bit of broken tech. A remarkable feat given that often the only thing she has at her disposal is junk tape.

9. When do they doubt themself? What makes them do so?

Rane hides all of her doubts behind a cocky exterior. If she can convince herself that she can do everything then she doesn't have to worry about being able to do anything. However, if she comes across something where she has already failed before, like for instance in human relations, she begins to get extremely nervous.

10. When do they feel most comfortable/cozy?

Probably aboard her ship, but not when she is in space though. Large expanses of nothingness makes her uncomfortable. So right after she lands on a planet or right before she leaves. While she plays music from her cockpit and goes about her tasks, singing along and filling the silence with her voice.  She especially enjoys dying her hair or changing her clothes and style. Rane likes change a lot and she is never satisfied with looking the same way for too long.

So there you have it. What do you all think of Rane? You excited to hear about the other characters from this story? Does her life sound ideal or lonely? Are you participating in GTW's 100-for-100? Comment below!