My question is, what do you guys think of it? Is my understanding of the Suno correct? Or do you think I'm missing something? If we can get this spot on, then this could become a good resource for anyone wishing to write this character.
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Suno Character Sheet
Note: This will cover her during the RRA and King Piccolo sagas, including filler.
• Age: 10 to 13
• Personality
• At a Glance: kind, compassionate, selfless. independent, willing to speak her mind, tends to worry
• Detailed
• Kind, Compassionate, and Selflessness: We see this demonstrated numerous times throughout the series. When she first encounters Goku frozen, she helps him without question. This is despite the fact that it becomes much more difficult once a storm rolls in. A storm like this certainly put her at significant risk.
The overall way she treats Goku comes off as kind and compassionate as well. However, with this example, it should be noted that Suno likely had a crush on Goku. At the same time though, she befriends Eighter just as quickly as she did Goku. So, she likely would treat Goku very similarly even if she did not have a crush on him.
Moving on to the King Piccolo saga and we see just how much Suno embodies these traits. You should consider how she would be affected by being present during King Piccolo's attack on the city. Psychologically, it would most likely be similar to a terrorist attack. Despite this, Suno doesn't think of herself. Instead, she assists and comforts the wounded as best as she can.
This level of selflessness also exposes her to the risk of becoming too selfless, where she neglects her own needs in order to help others. This is not something that is certain to happen to this character. Whether or not this comes to pass is dependent on a few factors. As the exact nature of her psyche can never be fully gathered, and the fact that her screen time is lacking, the first factor is writer interpretation. The other important factor is what experiences Suno goes through in the future. Keep this in mind when writing this character.
• Independent
• When we first are introduced to Suno she is on her own, several miles away from her village. In such a harsh, arctic climate it is unlikely many adults would walk this far, much less a 10 year old. Furthermore, the fact that she was well acquainted with Dr. Flappe is telling. Dr. Flappe lives many miles away from the village, and it doesn't seem like he leaves his home often. Therefore, the only conclusion is that Suno has a history of walking what is essentially a day trip, most likely unsupervised.
If you consider the environment in which she has grown up in, this level of independence does make sense. Living in such a small village in the tundra is not an easy life. Everyone has to develop some degree of independence, as the climate is unforgiving.
• Willing to Speak Her Mind
• This trait is shown primarily when Goku is describing the Dragon Balls. Suno rudely interrupts after finding what she viewed as an inconsistency. Then, in what can only be described as shooting the messenger, after Goku tells her what Oolong's wish was, she angrily says how stupid that wish was. A weaker example is while checking to see what is taking Dr. Flappe so long, Suno makes a sarcastic comment. However, this is said while no one else is around. So, it is not clear if she would use this kind of sarcasm around others.
There is one other example we could use. I am hesitant to use it, however, as its source is detached from the main anime. In "Goku's Traffic Safety," Suno calls out Goku for recklessly crossing a busy street. Do remember that this source should be taken with a grain of salt. It has major continuity issues.
• Tends to Worry
• This one is fairly self explanatory. During the time where Goku is inside Muscle Tower, there are several times we cut to Suno being worried about Goku. So much so that she even prays for him.
• Conclusion
• So, just what kind of character is Suno? She is a kindhearted person who cares deeply about others. She puts others before herself, which under certain circumstances could lead to her neglecting herself. She's not someone who is passive though. If she feels that you are in the wrong, she'll be sure to let you know. She is perfectly capable of taking care of herself and is just as comfortable working independently, as she is working with others.
Note: This will cover her during the RRA and King Piccolo sagas, including filler.
• Age: 10 to 13
• Personality
• At a Glance: kind, compassionate, selfless. independent, willing to speak her mind, tends to worry
• Detailed
• Kind, Compassionate, and Selflessness: We see this demonstrated numerous times throughout the series. When she first encounters Goku frozen, she helps him without question. This is despite the fact that it becomes much more difficult once a storm rolls in. A storm like this certainly put her at significant risk.
The overall way she treats Goku comes off as kind and compassionate as well. However, with this example, it should be noted that Suno likely had a crush on Goku. At the same time though, she befriends Eighter just as quickly as she did Goku. So, she likely would treat Goku very similarly even if she did not have a crush on him.
Moving on to the King Piccolo saga and we see just how much Suno embodies these traits. You should consider how she would be affected by being present during King Piccolo's attack on the city. Psychologically, it would most likely be similar to a terrorist attack. Despite this, Suno doesn't think of herself. Instead, she assists and comforts the wounded as best as she can.
This level of selflessness also exposes her to the risk of becoming too selfless, where she neglects her own needs in order to help others. This is not something that is certain to happen to this character. Whether or not this comes to pass is dependent on a few factors. As the exact nature of her psyche can never be fully gathered, and the fact that her screen time is lacking, the first factor is writer interpretation. The other important factor is what experiences Suno goes through in the future. Keep this in mind when writing this character.
• Independent
• When we first are introduced to Suno she is on her own, several miles away from her village. In such a harsh, arctic climate it is unlikely many adults would walk this far, much less a 10 year old. Furthermore, the fact that she was well acquainted with Dr. Flappe is telling. Dr. Flappe lives many miles away from the village, and it doesn't seem like he leaves his home often. Therefore, the only conclusion is that Suno has a history of walking what is essentially a day trip, most likely unsupervised.
If you consider the environment in which she has grown up in, this level of independence does make sense. Living in such a small village in the tundra is not an easy life. Everyone has to develop some degree of independence, as the climate is unforgiving.
• Willing to Speak Her Mind
• This trait is shown primarily when Goku is describing the Dragon Balls. Suno rudely interrupts after finding what she viewed as an inconsistency. Then, in what can only be described as shooting the messenger, after Goku tells her what Oolong's wish was, she angrily says how stupid that wish was. A weaker example is while checking to see what is taking Dr. Flappe so long, Suno makes a sarcastic comment. However, this is said while no one else is around. So, it is not clear if she would use this kind of sarcasm around others.
There is one other example we could use. I am hesitant to use it, however, as its source is detached from the main anime. In "Goku's Traffic Safety," Suno calls out Goku for recklessly crossing a busy street. Do remember that this source should be taken with a grain of salt. It has major continuity issues.
• Tends to Worry
• This one is fairly self explanatory. During the time where Goku is inside Muscle Tower, there are several times we cut to Suno being worried about Goku. So much so that she even prays for him.
• Conclusion
• So, just what kind of character is Suno? She is a kindhearted person who cares deeply about others. She puts others before herself, which under certain circumstances could lead to her neglecting herself. She's not someone who is passive though. If she feels that you are in the wrong, she'll be sure to let you know. She is perfectly capable of taking care of herself and is just as comfortable working independently, as she is working with others.
