[hider=God: Zimmadin the Audacious] Name: Zimmadin the Audacious. Titles: The Audacious. The Daring Bard. The Gambler of Fate. True name: Franklin Zimmadin Inspiration: Sheogorath, Orpheus, RPG Bards and TVTropes. Appearance: A rather simple-looking male human wearing a foppish hat with a large peacock feather protruding from it, and robes which appear to be several sizes too large for him. Said robes are so patched with bright colours that it is nigh impossible to tell what colour they were to begin with, though there is a large amount of gold. His actual facial features are ordinary, though he inspires a slight feeling of surreal dizziness in those that look upon him. A hummingbird typically sits on his shoulder. Symbols: A large peacock feather. A broken lute. A hummingbird. A quizzical expression. Portfolio: Chaos Domain: Luck subdomain. Alignment: Chaotic Neutral Servitars: Otherworldly Ethereal spirits disguised (poorly) as Bards. Weapon: Typically a Scimitar, but anything flashy, excessive and over the top. Animal: Hummingbirds Followers: Bards, duelists, swashbucklers and gamblers. Zimmadin was once mortal - or at least, so some stories would come to tell. A wanderer who lived with not a single fear and knew no master. So unflinching and so audacious was he that he that when he had seen every last challenge that the mortal realm could offer he did not beseech the higher powers, but rather [i]demanded[/i] they granted him their favor - elevating him to a station where he could watch over those that might dare as he did. For his sheer audacity, he was granted a game of chance by some ancient deity of fortune: with the gods own divine right as its prize. Suffice to say, he did not lose. It is said that so long as one trusts their fortune wholeheartedly to the Bardic Gambler, their very fortune might be swayed. So long as they show their disregard for any kind of modesty, subtlty or restraint, his favor might see them through the most convoluted of circumstance. [/hider] [hider=Hero: Lustran] Name: Lustran Full (real) Name: Endrick Harbor Age: 34 Appearance: Narrow faced and cold of expression, Lustran is solidly built yet lythe after many years of living as what can only be described as an outlaw. He has charcoal grey hair which is several inches long, swept back to reveal a face whose expression naturally falls somewhere between a sneer and a snarl. His eyes are a cold steel-blue, piercing and recessed beneath a prominent brow. His face is slightly gaunt, though this is made more prominent by the surreal [i]hollowness[/i] in his expression. Personality: Cold and disinterested in the affairs of others, to call Lustran the emotional equivalent of a wall would be a disservice to walls everywhere. His mind is a fortress: layered in so many facades that he has long forgotten what his natural personality was before he began his new life. On the surface, he is a cold hearted outlaw - a mercenary, a wanderer and a brigand through and through. He cares little for others beyond using them for his own means and has no qualms about taking the underhanded route to success. He plays the part of the villain well, as that is what he has become. He has forgotten a large portion of his past - not through accident or malevolent intent, but through choice. His memories of his past life have been suppressed long ago along with his name and personality. Now he is simple a criminal - fighting because he knows little else any more. He is intelligent and cunning, if not particularly wise. More importantly however is his strong sense of self entitlement and twisted view of justice and retribution. Lustran can be disproportionately cruel with very little motivation. Alignment: None. Morality: Lustran cares little for good, evil, law or chaos. He looks out for himself and has his own agenda. Likes: Lustran enjoys many of the vices of mankind - he might be cold but he is still very much human. He tries to keep himself occupied at all times through whatever distractions might be available. He also seems to take a sick pleasure in executing vengeance on any he deems to have wronged him. Dislikes: Not unusual for any man, Lustran is not fond of being wronged. What is unusual however is how much so this applies - he is sadistic and cruel when pushed even only very slightly, and there are some topics that rile him more than others. He cannot stand to be unoccupied for any notable length of time and must constantly be doing [I]something[/I] to keep his mind busy. Secrets: N/A Companion (Optional): 'Valkyrie' (see ‘Other’) Outfit: A brown leather greatcoat, lined with a thin layer of chainmail. The coat is well fitted and of high quality, if very old. It is stitched in many places where the leather has been split or pierced by various means. Beneath this, Lustran wears a fitted doublet of black velvet and matching legwear - both of high quality and well cared for, but again somewhat aged. He also wears thick boots and gloves made of rugged leather, with iron accents. Other: Lustran carries a large, heavy crossbow on his back, supported by a leather sling that he wears over his coat. This bow - which he refers to as Valkyrie - is an old and rather unique weapon in that it's weight and size render it almost more reminiscent of a Gastraphetes (http://www.charybdis.nl/ef5f5030.gif) than a regular crossbow. It is fitted with an iron spike which also functions as a bayonet if need be. http://youtu.be/WmeOmCyG7PY [/hider] [hider=Hero: Emryn Gallows] Name: Emryn Gallows Full (real) Name: Emryn Gallows Age: 19 Appearance: Far from masculine, the soft skinned and fair haired Emryn has maintained an almost childlike appearance into his adulthood - with sparkling blue eyes and blond hair pulled back into a loose ponytail he certainly appears far from intimidating. His features are soft and narrow, well cared for and clean. Despite his evident recent travelling he is still well groomed with a smooth face and not a scar or blemish or stubble of facial hair to be seen. Personality: Emryn is a kindhearted and optimistic individual, who suffers from a mild case of ‘hero syndrome’ - he is unable to see someone being mistreated without feeling a deep need to intervene. Sadly, this conflicts with his lack of material prowess: while Emryn seems capable enough in theory, he simply does not have the mindset of a warrior. He is compassionate, but somewhat naive and lacking in knowledge of the world - startlingly so in some areas. He understands the need to lie, cheat and steal on occasion - or at least, he claims to - but struggles to understand the concept of one person's needs being greater than another's. This can often leave him conflicted and unable to act in situations where he really should - deigning to rely on others to make difficult decisions in his stead. He is a naturally social and curious type, though this can lead to problems on occasion when he has tried to socialise with less kind characters. Alignment: Whoever needs help the most. Morality: Emryn is kindhearted and compassionate - a ‘good’ person by almost anyone's standards. He cannot stand seeing anyone wronged unduly and has a powerful sense of justice that he struggles to ignore, even when he understands the reasons why he should. His idealism is something of a problem but has led to a natural ability to make friends, as he comes across as trustworthy and brightens the day of anyone he can. Likes: Emryn appreciates kindhearted gestures, honesty and integrity. He is also quite fond of teas and visiting new locations. Making new acquaintances is something he tends to enjoy. He enjoys the [i]concept[/i] of dueling, but lacks the capability to fight well and is far less fond of losing. He also has quite the sweet tooth, and enjoys spending time at night reflecting on his memories beneath the starlight. Dislikes: As mentioned, Emryn cannot stand losing. He struggles to forgive himself for being bad at anything and hates to have to rely on others anymore than necessary. He cannot stand cruelty, underhanded actions or even neutrality when it might lead somebody to harm. Secrets: N/A Companion: N/A Outfit: A simple, loose fitting outfit made from several thin layers of sturdy cloth worn over each other bound by leather belts and ties - mostly in shades of forest green. In addition, he wears a long scarf, hood and cloak all made from a very thin, lightweight red cloth. Beneath this and hidden from sight, he wears a silver amulet in the shape of an owl. Other: He also carries a simple quarterstaff. https://youtu.be/ewIjEWQFZzU [/hider]