Pierre Martin's Questionnaire

1. What town or city do you live in? Why do you live there instead of anywhere else? Describe your home.

Link Answered before Pierre Martin's first Contract.

Pierre-Martin lives in Etretat, a small coastal town in the north of France, a place where he spent his childhood.

Although the town is renowned for its breathtaking cliffs and picturesque landscapes, for Pierre-Martin, it serves as a constant reminder of the past.

Once filled with hopes and dreams, the town has now become a prison of memories.

He resides in an abandoned building tucked away in a narrow alley, a place that offers him just enough shelter from the harsh cold.

At night, he covers himself with scraps of cardboard, desperately trying to find warmth amidst the biting chill of the sea breeze.

Despite his difficult situation, Etretat is still the place that feels most familiar, a distant echo of his former life.

2. How do you get your money right now? What do you spend it on?

Link Answered before Pierre Martin's first Contract.

For Pierre-Martin, his income is quite irregular and comes from a variety of small, occasional jobs that he can find around Etretat.

This might include helping out with odd tasks for local shopkeepers or collecting returnable bottles and cans.

On rare occasions, he might receive a small amount of assistance from local charities or kind-hearted strangers who take pity on him.

He spends his meager earnings mostly on essentials like food, which is often basic and inexpensive, and the occasional drink, which gives him a brief respite from his harsh reality.

A reality he is running from a lot more than he would like to. 

3. Describe your Ambition. What are you striving for? How far would you go to achieve this? Would you kill for it? How close to death would you come for it?

Link Answered before Pierre Martin's first Contract.

Pierre-Martin’s greatest ambition is to escape the pit of alcoholism that has consumed most of his adult life.

More than just becoming sober, he dreams of transforming himself into someone who can genuinely do good for others.

A man who, despite his past, leaves a positive mark on the world.

He wants to be a force of kindness, especially for those society ignores.

Pierre-Martin is willing to go to incredible lengths to achieve this; he would endure pain, hunger, rejection, and even face death itself.

But one thing he could never bring himself to do is kill.

He has a deep aversion to violence and an intense fear of death. Ironically, he would rather risk his own life than ever take another’s.

4. What was the most defining event of your life (before signing The Contract), and how did it change you?

Link Answered before Pierre Martin's first Contract.

The most important event in Pierre-Martin’s life before signing the Contract was a conversation he had as a teenager with a priest.

At the time, he was just another lonely orphan, drifting without direction.

But this priest told him something that stuck: that being an orphan didn’t define him, and that his future was his to shape.

He said Pierre could do great things.

Days later, Pierre saw the same priest on television; it turned out he was a world-famous figure visiting the town incognito.

That moment changed him deeply.

Hearing those words from someone so respected made him believe, even briefly, that he might truly have a purpose.

5. Name and briefly describe three people in your life. One must be the person you are closest to.

Link Answered before Pierre Martin's first Contract.

The person closest to Pierre-Martin is René, another homeless man who shares his spot in the alley. René is older, quiet, and wise in his own way. They look out for each other like brothers. René is more than just a companion; he’s like a mirror of what Pierre-Martin could become if he gives up. He rarely talks about his past, but there’s pain in his eyes that Pierre recognizes. When Pierre starts to lose hope, René’s presence reminds him not to fully let go.


Then there's Madame Lemoine, an elderly woman who runs the small bakery nearby. She sometimes gives Pierre leftover bread and talks to him like he's a normal person, which he appreciates more than he lets on.


Finally, there's “le Curé,” the famous priest who spoke to him when he was young. They never met again, but his words have stayed with Pierre, like a quiet voice in his head pushing him forward.

6. How was your childhood? Who were your parents? What were they like? Did you attend school? If so, did you fit in? If not, why not?

Link Answered after Contract 3, Vacation Island

Pierre-Martin’s childhood was defined by isolation and a constant lack of warmth. He never knew his parents; he was abandoned at a very young age and raised in an orphanage. The staff there wasn’t nurturing or supportive. In fact, they were often cruel. They discouraged any sign of individuality in him, frequently telling him that his dreams were pointless and that his future was already lost. Pierre had a curious mind, always asking questions and imagining better worlds, but instead of being encouraged, he was shut down at every turn.

Despite the oppressive atmosphere, he did go to school. Surprisingly, he was a good student. He had strong grades and enjoyed learning; it was one of the few places where he felt a sense of possibility. He managed to fit in socially, at least on the surface, but he was never popular or well-liked. Most of the time, he just blended into the background, surviving rather than living.

7. Have you ever been in love? With who? What happened? If not, why not?

Link Answered after Contract 3, Vacation Island

Pierre Martin did fall in love once. Her name was Claire, a classmate from his school years.

She was intelligent, compassionate, and had a quiet resilience that stood in contrast to Pierre’s restless spirit.

Their relationship lasted for three years; years that Pierre would later look back on as the brightest in an otherwise bleak life.

But he was young, impulsive, and struggling with his own demons.

He didn’t listen to her when it mattered most, and he pushed her away without realizing what he was losing.

Claire eventually left, unable to keep fighting for someone who wouldn’t meet her halfway.

Pierre never stopped regretting it.

8. What are your worst fears? Why?

Link Answered after Contract 3, Vacation Island

Pierre Martin’s greatest fear has always been failure.

Not just the ordinary kind, but the complete, soul-crushing failure of becoming nothing.

Growing up, the adults around him constantly told him he would never amount to anything.

Those words, repeated over and over, carved themselves deep into his mind.

Now, even as an adult, that fear clings to him.

He’s terrified of living a life without meaning, of being invisible, forgotten, a name no one remembers.

More than death itself, he fears irrelevance. He dreads the idea that he might leave no trace, never do anything of value, and pass through the world like a ghost no one noticed.

For Pierre-Martin, the fear of being forgotten is like a shadow that never leaves.

It’s not just about dying; it’s about living a life that never mattered.

The idea of going through the world without touching anyone’s heart, without leaving any trace, terrifies him.

He fears that all his struggles, all his pain, might be completely meaningless.

That no one will remember his name, his face, or his efforts.

Even in his moments of hope, this fear lurks in the background, whispering that it’s already too late. It’s why he clings so hard to the dream of doing good: to prove that he exists.

9. What is (are) your most prized possession(s)? What makes it (them) so special?

Link Answered after Contract 3, Vacation Island

Pierre Martin’s most important possession is his small seaside home in Étretat.

It’s nothing fancy; just a modest, weathered house with peeling paint and creaky floors.

But to him, it’s a symbol of survival and quiet victory.

After years of living on the streets, covering himself with cardboard to keep warm, having a roof over his head and a door he can lock feels almost unreal.

He hears the sound of the waves every night, and that calm rhythm reminds him that he’s still alive and still capable of change.

 

His second most treasured item is a small, mysterious orb he acquired during a Contract.

It looks like an ordinary marble, but when held with intention, it scans people and reveals their physical state; their injuries, illnesses, addictions, and hidden conditions. For someone like Pierre Martin, who desperately wants to help others despite his past, this object feels like a gift, almost sacred. It gives his purpose something solid to hold onto.

10. What is the biggest problem in your life right now?

Link Answered after Contract 3, Vacation Island

Pierre Martin’s biggest problem right now is learning how to reconnect with people.

After spending so many years on the streets, surviving in silence and mistrust, he struggles to express himself the way he wants to.

He often feels awkward or invisible in conversations, unsure of how to act or what to say.

He wants to be charismatic, to inspire others, and be someone people naturally listen to, but it doesn’t come easily to him.

There’s always a voice in his head telling him he doesn’t belong, especially now that he’s trying to rebuild his life.

He recently managed to find stable work and move into a small home, but instead of confidence, he mostly feels like an outsider pretending to be someone he’s not.

The fear of being judged, of not being “normal” enough, holds him back.

What he craves most is connection, but that’s exactly what feels the most out of reach.

11. Describe a typical morning. How do you get ready to face the world?

Link Answered after Contract 3, Vacation Island

A typical morning for Pierre Martin starts quietly.

He gets up early, makes himself a strong cup of coffee, and eats a simple bowl of cereal.

Then, before the streets get too busy, he goes for a short jog along the cliffs near his seaside home. The fresh air helps clear his mind and gives him the strength to face the day.

When he returns, he takes a hot shower, gets dressed, and heads off to work at the local bakery. The job is simple, but it gives him structure and a sense of dignity.

After work, he tries to do a few push-ups to stay active, but he rarely manages more than a couple before giving up.

Still, he tries.

In the evening, he settles into bed with his new phone (a small but meaningful luxury) and catches up on the world. He mostly watches documentaries on art, poetry, and cinema, feeding a part of his soul he once thought was lost.