Let's play a game. I will ask you ten questions, and supply three answers to choose from for each question (labeled "a)", "b)" and "c)"). Please tell me the answer you choose and why. These questions are in the context of a fantasy RPG world, not real life. Here is the first question: It is a particularly grueling class with Armsmaster Festil. He has been unreasonably demanding on everyone, including you. His criticisms seem to border on abuse, and it seems he has no positive comments to make. He turns to berate you at the end of class, and over his shoulder, you see some classmates put an aggressive but non-poisonous snake in Festil's hand sack. You would: a) Do nothing. The great Armsmaster needs a dose of humility and this might be a good way of paying him back for all the misery he has put you through today. b) Tell Festil you saw a snake creep into his hand sack, but do not tell him what your classmates did. No reason to get anyone in even further trouble. c) Immediately tell Festil what the classmates did. There is no excuse for treating a seasoned fighter like him with disrespect, regardless of his treatment to you that particular day.

Second question: Your father tells you one night the story of his battle at Borim Valley, where his men had routed the enemy. They would have captured them all if not for the brave sacrifice of a young Sergeant on the opposing side, who held a pass long enough for his men to retreat to safety. He had done so knowing that it would cost him his life. If you had been that man would you have: a) Fled, rationalizing that your experience with battle tactics was too valuable to be wasted, and could make the difference later? b) Held the pass also, so that the men under your command could flee, though it meant your life? c) Searched for some means to distract the enemy so that your men might have the possibility of escaping, but not at the cost of your own life?

Third question: Your father sends you on a task which you loathe, cleaning the stables. On the way there, pitchfork in hand, you run into your friend from the homestead near your own. He offers to do it for you, in return for a future favor of his choosing. Do you: a) Decline his offer, knowing that your father expects you to do the work, and it is better not to be in debt? b) Accept his offer, reasoning that as long as the stables are cleaned, it matters not who does the cleaning? c) Ask him to help you, knowing that two people can do the job faster than one, and agree to help him with one task of his choosing in the future?

Fourth question: Your father delights in telling you stories of his travels in his youth. In one memorable tale, he tells you about a primitive island he visited where a young child was sacrificed once a year to appease Arius, the God of Fire. Whenever the natives neglected the sacrifice, the island volcano would erupt, killing hundreds of villagers. You immediately tell your father: a) You do not believe in any such Volcano God. Civilized men should intervene, find the natural cause behind the eruptions, and stop the sacrifices. b) The God Arius must be evil to demand child sacrifice. The villagers should find some way to combat this God, instead of just giving in to his demands. c) It is tragic, but the death of one small child is preferable to that of many villagers. If it works, they should keep the tradition. Gods are not to be toyed with.

Fifth question: Your father and you are returning from the town market when you see a small boy running from a store. In his hands he clutches a loaf of bread. Behind him races the baker with a cleaver in his hands. You know that the boy must be hungry, but the town is suffering from a drought, which has made food valuable. Do you: a) Side with justice and urge your father to stop the boy? b) Help the poor waif by running into the baker's way? c) Stand out of the way and wait to see what your father decides, trusting his experience?

Sixth question: One month after Tales and Tallows, you look at the horde of treats you have collected and find lots of brandied plums, a treat you particularly dislike. You know your younger sister likes them. Do you: a) Give here all your brandied plums? b) Trade the brandied plums for something she does not really like but you do? c) Pretend that they are excellent brandied plums and see if she will give up something really good in exchange?

Seventh question: On a clear day you chance upon a strange animal, its leg trapped in a hunter's clawsnare. Judging from the bleeding it will not survive long. Do you: a) Draw your dagger, mercifully ending its life with a single thrust? b) Do not interfere in the natural evolution of events, but rather take the opportunity to learn more about a strange animal that you have never seen before? c) Use herbs from your pack to put it to sleep, then free it from the clawsnare and take it somewhere where it can be safe, knowing that in doing so you will probably deprive a hunter and his family of sustenance?

Eighth question: Othisa, a friend, has been beat by a boy several years older than either you or her. She asks for your help. Are you more inclined to: a) Gather a bunch of friends together and ambush the boy, teaching him a lesson about bullying. b) Tell Othisa to avoid the bully - no reason to make things worse than they are. c) Challenge the older boy, knowing that you will probably take a beating, but confident that if you do it enough times, he will move on to pick on someone who is an easier target.