I suppose its a bit of both. I act like myself when chatting for the most part.
But when it comes to writing their story, its also a little bit of both as well. I do see myself in both Maria and Juliana. But most of their character comes from who I see Maria and Juliana as.
Maria being the the level headed, protective older sister who would do just about anything to protect her family. She thinks things through and has grown up quickly after being thrust into the difficult situations they have been put through.
In the beginning Juliana is more timid and delicate, but as the story progresses she grows into a short tempered, courageous, adventurous young lass who is greatly affected by the changes in her life. She acts more on impulse than rationalization.
Both are compassionate though and despite their fiery attitudes, they still feel sympathy. It's an internal conflict that keeps them both balanced between pirate and the young girls that are hidden behind their new life of piracy.
Haha, got a little off topic... but you can see that I'm not quite like my pirates. Or at least how I perceive them to be. Parts of their personalities do however, reflect my own. Now if what you mean is do I act in game like I am in real life, then the answer is mostly yes
