[quote=Little Alice] But the Lesser Houses are just kind of grouped families that just have the same surname and serve the same High House. For now I rather have people focus on characters that aren't out there conducting any thing criminal activity ... I might be later opening it or if you have an idea for how your character can be a cut-throat for his House, I would rather receive a pm about it. [/quote] Damn it! I've only just read this having finished my CS xP I'm happy to change things, but could you provide some suggestions as to what needs changing and perhaps what to? I'll make the changes later on :) [hider=Calais] [center][b][i]Name :[/i][/b] Calais Cousland, servant of House Rynir [b][i]Nicknames :[/i][/b] Nighteye (very rarely called this, and only by certain individuals) [b][i]Gender:[/i][/b] Male [i][b]Age and birthday :[/b][/i] 24 [i][b]Origin :[/b][/i] Born in Hials to a guard of the House Rynir, Calais has served this house all his life. [i][b]Length and build :[/b][/i] Calais stands at just under six foot and is of slim and but wiry/toned build. [i][b]Weight :[/b][/i] Around 70-80kg (it varies depending on the season) [i][b]Sexuality :[/b][/i] Straight ------------------------ [i][b]Appearances :[/b][/i] [url=http://th04.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2011/359/6/5/nathaniel_howe_by_rsek-d4k5c9v.png] ------------------------ [i][b]Occupation :[/b][/i] Calais serves mostly as a Ranger, serving multiple purposes ranging from hunting animals to scouting to defending against bandits. Whilst it is not known to most, on a couple of occasions he has served as a cut-throat to his lord. [i][b]Favorite phrase/saying :[/b][/i] Before firing a hard shot (or before he attempts something risky) he will often whisper a prayer to Irtan. For example “Irtan, let my arrow find its mark”. [i][b]Favorite Food :[/b][/i] Calais has no favourite food per say, but is happy when given the chance to take part in a great feast. He does like his berries and such, and can live off the land better than some. [b][i]Favorite Weather and Season :[/i][/b] Calais prefers the dark, and as such his favourite time of the year is late Fall when the land darkens in colour and the nights grown long, but when the weather is still bearable. [i][b]Patron God/Goddess :[/b][/i] Calais was raised by his father to worship Irtan, the god of Luck and Chance. He will often pray and make tribute to Irtan, but unlike his father he has grown wise enough not to rely on him. Since taking on the role of cut-throat Calais has also begun worshipping Skelatia, although he rarely prays to her. ----------------------- [i][b]Personality :[/b][/i] Calais, having grown up so close to nobles has learnt how to properly present himself and could be mistaken for a noble himself. He always speaks with clarity, although his words often carry hidden barbs or jests. His humour is dark and he has no problem spiting those who he does not get along with. Though he could be mistaken for being sinister or untrustworthy, Calais is loyal to his house and whatever friends he keeps. That being said, he does hold some resentment towards the younger lords. [i][b]History :[/b][/i] It is said that his family were once the heads of their own House and were regarded highly, but that his great grandfather placed too much faith in Irtan and lost much of his possessions and wealth through gambling. As a result they faded quickly and were replaced, and that in shame they moved far and took shelter with their friends, the House of Rynir. It is said also that his grandfather was no better than his father, that he also gambled often and was eventually killed by loan sharks who had grown tired of waiting. Bronthir, Calais’ father, was brought up by servants of the House of Rynir and when he came of age became a loyal guard. This history meant that Calais and his father were held in good stead by the House of Rynir and were trusted well (although they were scorned for their choice of God). Calais was brought up closely with the noble children and learnt all they did (for his father was friend with their teachers also). However as time went by and they got close to their teens, the noble children began to taunt and bully Calais for his lesser status, to the point that they would not even let them play with them. This was in part due to their mother who believed that the lower classes (as Calais technically was) should know their place, and so encouraged her children to be wary of him. As a result Calais spent more time with his father training or with the rangers who taught him their ways. From the first time he touched a bow it was clear he was a natural archer, and he took to the darkness much quicker than most children. It was set then from an early age that he would become a ranger, and whilst his father had no problem with this, he was sad that he did not get to see more of his son. By the time Calais reached adulthood he had become a very talented ranger, and there were few amongst the house that could best him with a bow or that could sneak as well as him. Given that the Head of the House Rynir trusted him so well and given his skill, Calais was asked on one occasion to assassinate another Senator who was proving to be more and more troublesome. Whilst Calais was initially unsure about this, he eventually complied and earned the nickname ‘Nighteye’ from his lord to keep his identity secret when messages were sent between them. Since this time Calais has only killed a couple of targets for his lord, and has spilt more blood fighting bandits and the like. [i][b]Theme song :[/b][/i] [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLgQ3em2JYY] --------------------- [i][b]Clothing and/or armor :[/b][/i] Calais wears a leather muscle cuirass most of the time, but hides it beneath his clothes. Atop of this he can usually be found to wear something like a dark tunic and a dark hooded cape; if he is in the wild he will often dirty his clothing and adorn flora to make himself more camouflaged. [i][b][u]Tools and weapons :[/u][/b][/i] ======= [b][u]Name :[/u][/b] Whisper (bow) [u][b]Description:[/b][/u] Calais was gifted the bow from one of the older rangers after entering adulthood. It is a longbow made of ancient yew and has been well treated both by its crafter and by Calais over the years. It is considered to be an excellent bow and could probably earn him a decent amount of coin where he to sell it. He named it whisper for it barely makes a sound when fired. [i][b]Appearance :[/b][/i] [url=http://img4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20130608204721/finalfantasy/images/b/be/Type-0_Longbow.png] ======= [b][u]Name :[/u][/b] Iron dagger [u][b]Description :[/b][/u] Just a plain iron dagger [i][b]Appearance :[/b][/i] It sits sheathed on his belt, but round towards his backside so that his cloak and body hide it. --------------------------------------- [b][u]Skill/Abilities :[/u][/b] Calais is an excellent archer and very good ranger in general. He is adept when it comes to stealth, especially when in the wild and he can use the trees (for he is a good climber too). Whilst he was trained by his father to use a long sword he never carries one for he finds them to large and is therefore a bit rusty. Whilst he carries a dagger he is nothing special with small arms and would do all that he could to avoid a straight fight with it. He can live off the land and can track too. --------------------------------------- [i][b][u]Traits[/u][/b][/i] Calais can read well. Calais is also somewhat of a decent gambler, although he has learnt from the luck of his predecessors that he should stay clear of it as much as he can. [i]Also, I pledge loyalty and honor to the High Ruler of the Empire... but I can't promise not to be a jackass[/i] [/center][/hider]