In the lead up to A Warrior's Path, the Lance Bear Wolf prequel novella, I will post a three-part Q&A series with the character.
History
What were you like as a baby/child? Fearless, bold, carefree.
Did you grow up rich or poor? Lower class.
Were you nurtured or neglected in childhood? Nurtured.
What is the most offensive thing a person has ever said to you? There are too many to remember, I was in the Army.
What has been your greatest achievement? Surviving war.
What is the worst thing you did to someone you love? It was months between check ins.
What is your greatest ambition? To find a woman and start a family.
What advice would you give your younger self? Never quit.
What smells remind you of home/your childhood? Pine trees, fresh air, and the horses.
What did you want to be when you grow up? Marine. Did it work out? No, dodged a bullet there LOL.
What is your favorite childhood memory? Being in the woods.
What is your worst childhood memory? Father’s death.
Did you have any imaginary friends as a child? No.
What are you most ashamed of? Stealing a list of drug dealers/distributors.
What are you most proud of? The work doing for those still on active duty.
Has anyone saved your life? Not yet.
Were you ever bullied as a child? Yes.
What is the most embarrassing thing to ever happen to you? Darn near pulling the trigger on an instructor when I was in RRC selection.
Values and Desires
What are your values? Honesty, humbleness, truth, doing the right thing and loyalty.
What is the worst thing that can be done to a person? Torture.
What is freedom? The ability to make choices.
When did you last lie? In Panama.
What is your view of lying? It’s much easier to remember the truth.
Do you keep your promises? Yes.
Who is your hero? Chief Plenty Coups.
If you could save one person, who would it be? My mother.
If you could ask for help from one person, who would it be? My mother.
What is your favorite proverb? “Dead sucks, don’t die.”
Do you believe in happy endings? I guess it’s possible.
What is happiness? Freedom and helping others.
What is your dream job? Becoming the SOCOM J2 Chief Architect.
What do you like to spend money on? The outdoors.
What is something you would never do? Fake my death.
What is something you would do that might surprise people? Break the law.
Are you a leader, follower, or lone wolf? Yes, all the above.
Would you trade ten years of your life for money/beauty/intelligence? No.