I found this survey on
's journal. It's about how Mary-Sue one's character is - for those who are not acquainted with the notion - it means a female fanfiction character who is so perfect as to be annoying. ^^
So I'm going to try it on my OC - Raijin ^^
= does not apply
= does apply
They are possessed by an angel.
They are possessed by a demon. (technically, but baring in mind the fact that this is what keeps her alive and is part of her rather than posessing her in the full meaning of the word)
They are a werewolf/vampire/faerie.
They are physically strong.
They have a rare hair/fur colour.
Their eyes are an unusual colour.
This happens to be red. (partially true - amber with red brims to be more accurate)
Their eyes change colour.
They have wings.
They can grow extra body parts/shapeshift.
They are immortal. (Well, DUH!)
If a female, they have large boobs (I'd add moderately big - not of those tremendously huge bouncing things that look like footballs to me - for more info see the anime Grenadier).
If a male, they are very muscular.(and what if she's FEMALE and quite muscular?)
They are very attractive to the opposite gender.
They are telekinetic/pyrokinetic/etc.
They have sixth sense/can mind-read/etc.
They have an object of some sort that gives them powers.
They have a special ability/power, but they don't know about it yet.
They were bestowed/cursed with these powers.
They are a healer.
They are from a very rich/royal family.
They don't know that they are from a very rich/royal background
They have lost one/both of their parents.
They witnessed one/both of their parent's death.(technically no - she was too young to remember ANYTHING of that - besides she hardly gives a damn about that
)
They ran away from home.
Their parents are cruel, uncaring, abusive etc.
They are part angel/demon/faerie/some other mythical creature.
They never knew their parents
They were abused/spoiled as a child. (Spoiled she sure was...)
They are very attractive to the same gender.
They have lots of friends/no friends. (more like having none)
They are emo/cutesy.
They look much younger/older than they really are.
They are currently in a relationship.
They have lots of morals and state them a fair bit for example: 'I would rather be with my friends than with my boyfriend/girlfriend', 'Nothing matters more to me than my friends/family', 'I wouldn't hesitate to die in place of a friend' etc. (It's fine if your OC has these beliefs/values, but if they constantly say them out loud/preach them to others, then we have a problem.) (she hardly has ANY morals at all - only rules, to which she sticks to
)
They have a mental disorder.
They have an emotional disorder.
They struggle to stay sane.
They are a psycho.
They have multiple personalities.
They are very intelligent.
They have hallucinations.
They can summon spirits/demons/angels etc.
They have an unusual/unrealistic pet.
They have a guardian spirit.
They have a 'special type' of soul.(erm, does having no soul counts at all
)
Their soul is not the same as them.
They can talk to spirits/ghosts.
Some part of their body glows.
They have a rare/unusual name.
They were born on an important date, such as New Year's Eve, Midsummers Night, The Winter Solstace etc.
They have a twin/sibling that they were separated from at birth/a young age.(definitely no - she and her older brother are a tight team ^^)
They are connected with a certain element. (could say so - lightning - hence her name - Raijin)
They are connected with a certain animal.
They always dress like a certain 'label'.
They look quite a bit like a character from a popular Anime/Manga.
They are a race/species that is discriminated against/misunderstood.
They have a certain power that is misunderstood/feared.
They live/lived on the streets at some point in their lives.
They are hiding from someone/something.
They have a rare blood type.
They cry blood.
Certain noises/smells/situations/etc. make their powers activate/give them a nervous breakdown.
They are from a different country to where they live.
They are very mysterious/dark.
They are very lively/happy.
Their mood changes a lot/very quickly.
They are very patient.
They are from a long line of?
They have a piece of jewelry/clothing that they always wear.
They have amnesia.
They have some sort of permanent medical condition.
The have a curse upon them.
They are involved in some sort of prophecy.
They are 'the chosen one'.
They have insomnia.
Overall points: 16
Take points off your OCs overall score if they fit any of the following statements:
They smoke.
They are an alcoholic.
They are overweight.
They are addicted to drugs.
They have a short temper.
They enjoy bullying others.
They do not care much about others.
They are emotionless.
Point reductions: 1
Final score: 15
< 5 points: Anti-Sue/Stu
Your character may be a bit on the boring side. Of course, this does depend, but generally if they are scoring that low, it wouldn't hurt to 'spice them up' a bit.
6-15 points: Balanced Character
If your OC scored around here, then they are probably quite a well-balanced and interesting character. Those scoring in the higher end of this category may be a bit too much though.
16-25 points: Borderline Mary-Sue/Gary-Stu
We have a problem. You need to tone your character down. They are most likely a bit annoying to others, too.
26 < points: Mary-Sue/Gary-Stu
Yay - my OC hardly makes it in the well-balanced character points
Perhaps I should change a bit a few more things about her..... but I kinda don't want to - I think she's fine the way she is (besides I HATE perfect characters ). Anyway - maybe further on I'll change some things about her but perhaps later on ^^