User blog comment:Tanglefrost/Survivor: Con Dao- Character Applications/@comment-39614143-20200103044754

Name (Age): Parvati Laghari (33)

Current Residence: Ankeny, Iowa

Occupation: Private Investigator

Claim to Fame: I was able to disobey my parent’s order of an arranged marriage and dropped out of the nursing school they made me go to. I work hard and got a feeling of accomplishment from what I wanted, not what others wanted.

Hobbies: Boxing, reading Harry Potter, watching crime shows, apple picking

Pet Peeves: People that are dumb, spoiled, and/or touchy. Also, people who act irritating on purpose. Anyone who mocks others for their beliefs and backgrounds disgust me and will face my wrath.

If You Could Have Three Things on the Island, What Would They Be and Why: I would like to bring my family’s cookbook to share recipes, a journal to write down my feelings, and a punching bag to hit whenever I get agitated.

SURVIVOR Contestant You Are Most Like (can be my fanon or canon): I am a strong, independent, and intelligent Hindu woman like Karishma Patel. I also can be as persuasive as Sandra Diaz-Twine.

Reason for Being on SURVIVOR: I want the money, the challenge, and the adventure. But most importantly- the money.

Why You Will "Survive" SURVIVOR: I believe that I can survive Survivor because of my intellect and adaptability. I can work well with others, am physically strong, and I have a few camping skills that others will need me for.

Why You Will Be the Sole SURVIVOR: I will win because I can AND will outwit everyone else. Aggressive is the best word to describe me as I take no prisoners, in both life and in this game. I am an alpha female and I’m not afraid to both show it to everyone and downplay it, if needed. I will flip votes in my favor whenever I believe it will help me.

Additional questions for you (Answer AS YOU, not as your character)

Rate you castway's strategic, physical and social game out of 10, 1 being the worst and 10 being the best. Provide a reason why you chose the numbers.


 * Strategic- 7. Parvati is very smart and persuasive, but she does not have the best self awareness. Parvati is also argumentative and easily aggravated. Her confidence also makes her believe she is smarter and sneakier than everyone else.


 * Physical- 7. Parvati is very athletic although her swimming skills are average.


 * Social- 4. Parvati can make normal conversations and bonds, however her attitude and expressions will hurt her. She also always wants to be seen as the leader.

What could cause your castaway to win? Parvati will be one of the more ruthless castaways and can sway others to her side when she needs them to and when she just wants to. Causing paranoia and hiding her physical prowess helps her out as it can cause others to target each other. She goes with Sandra’s strategy of “as long as it ain’t me” plus the flip-flopping status of Tony and Rob C.

What could cause your castaway to lose? Parvati is a social mess. She can easily piss too many people off or be seen as cocky/annoying. Her argumentative and controlling personality also makes her be seen as someone that others don’t wanna work with.

What kind of castaways would your castaways align with? She will align with anyone as long as it benefits her. She would mainly want to work with smart women, who will help her out, and younger castaways, as they are easier for her to manipulate.

What kind of characters would your castaways avoid or be enemies with? Anyone else who can be controlling and/or annoying will make her lose her mind.

Please provide a small paragraph of backstory.

Parvati grew up in Houston, Texas. She was often mocked for her ethnicity and religions background. However, she grew up with a thick skin, a quick wit, and focused on her intelligence, which led to her becoming her school’s valedictorian. Her parents tried to force both her and her fraternal twin sister into nursing schools and arranged marriages. However, Parvati stood her ground and took a path that she wanted to do, and her sister was able to stand up for herself because of Parvati’s actions. Their parents are still mad but will continue to love and support their daughters.

Do you consent to having your manga altered (such as natural hair shades, eye colours, custom clothing/face details) if your castaway is cast? (under NO CIRCUMSTANCES will this impact your character's chances of being cast)- I would prefer not to