NOTE: all quotes are from "The Complete Writer's Guide to Heroes and Heroines." I'm leaving a lot out - most of which applies, some of which doesn't. If you want the latter, well, buy the book. It's interesting. ;-) -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Soolin seems to be a layered character, The Librarian plus The Seductress. This is somewhat contradictory, since one of the telling traits of The Librarian is downplaying sexuality and distrusting her own attractiveness, but there it is.

I've already done the Seductress quotes for Jenna, but I'll repeat them at the end for those who get this message first.

As for The Librarian:

"She tends to think that only she has the answers. More often than not, she is right, but she can be a bit stubborn about considering other opinions. After reviewing her options, she chooses a path that suits her best. Once on course, she does well."

"Used to getting things done on her own, self reliance is her middle name. And she likes it that way. After making all her decisions for so long, the thought of asking for assistance appalls her."

Under virtues:

"Efficient-The LIBRARIAN gets things done. She does not procrastinate, she does not dither, she does not make excuses. She looks a matter over, decides how best to accomplish the task, and then she does it. Making it look easy is one of her specialties."

"Serious-She is not one to fool around. Life is work, not a walk in the park."

"Dependable-Count on this woman. She never leaves anyone in the lurch. Her careful precision insures that the project is done exactly the right way with no mistakes. Once given a job, the LIBRARIAN sticks with it until certain it is completed and correct."

"The LIBRARIAN: + is solitary + is analytical + is detail oriented"

"Introverted, she is not distracted by outward appearances. She is able to take in fine points overlooked by more outgoing types."

[The rest of this message is a repeat from Jenna's message, for Soolin's Seductress layer.]

"The SEDUCTRESS holds enormous power over others, hypnotizing them with her charm and desirability. She is mysterious, manipulative and bewitching."

"Men feel more powerful and desirable in her company, because she deliberately sets up that illusion. She may have a specific purpose in bewitching her man, but she can turn on the charm whenever she wants, even if she is not interested in anything particular."

Under virtues:

"Assertive-The SEDUCTRESS has learned that to be on the offensive is to her advantage. .... She does not care about being in charge as long as she is in control of her own destiny."

"Strong-This woman is a survivor. The SEDUCTRESS does whatever is necessary to get what she needs. Enduring whatever she has to, she makes full use of her powerful attractions and mental acuity. When smoke clears, she is still standing."

Under flaw:

"Cynical-The SEDUCTRESS is jaded. Scornful of others, she trusts only her own judgment. She is suspicious of everybody, especially men. In her experience, everyone is in it for themselves."

"The SEDUCTRESS: + is independent and smart + is able to size up people quickly and accurately + is cool and calculating + is very, very savvy"

Susan Beth (susanbeth33@mindspring.com)