Face Claim: Jack Greystone
"The outdoors offer me release." -Keld Christensen
Name:Keld Bodil Christensen
Nickname:Lion Dude, Kel or Kelly (if you want to be a dick), K, Wolfman, The Viking, Tarzan
Birth Date:October 16, 1992
Age:24
Gender:Male
Sexuality:Heterosexual
In Depth Appearance:Keld is mostly known for the length of his hair. There aren't that many men who let their mane and facial hair grow out to the extent that he does. His hair, at most, can reach down to his pectorals. His strands vary in shades of gold, sandy, and dark brown. When his hair is unbound and free to spill over his shoulders, many a whisper has labeled him "The Lion Man." He will at times braid his hair, pull it back, or wear it high on his head in a bun.
The Scandinavian stands at six-foot-three and he weighs 195 lbs (88.4 kg). He has the build of an athlete. His skin is slightly tanned from the amount of hours he spends outdoors. His eyes are brown, and at night, his irises glow white like the moon. On his left arm and pectoral is a sleeve of tribal tattoos, descending down his arm to his wrist, and they appear as such:
[Image]If a maiden or man were to see Keld with his shirt off, then they would be in for a treat. His body is cut with smooth solid muscle. Unless you're outdoors in the wilderness or visiting his dorm room, you might not get this chance. When he's not in school, the most he might wear outdoors is pants and shoes, and that's about it. He loves the freedom.
Clothing Style:Keld wears loose shirts that are mostly solid colors and when he's not in class, he can be seen outside wearing open plaid, button-up shirts. He likes forest and earth colors such as greens, greys, and browns. His shirts sometimes have sleeves on them or they will have been cut off.
He will wear cargo shorts, loose jeans, and for footwear, he'll wear boat shoes, moccasins, or leather sandals. He has an old pair of shoes that look as though they're on their last tread, and for some reason he doesn't consider throwing them away or buying a new pair. In fact, he's had his clothes for a very long time and rarely buys anything new so it wouldn't be surprising for someone to find rips, tears, holes, and some questionable stains on his clothes.
Quirks/Oddities/Habits- Some say that he's a hoarder because he never gets rid of his things. He will wear the same clothes and shoes until he can't wear them anymore, and by the time his clothes have reached that point, they're practically hanging off of him. His shoes might start talking but if they still protect his feet, then he'll wear them until they come apart at the soles.
- He doesn't like when people touch his things without his permission. He also doesn't like to BE touched, especially when he doesn't know you. He will slap someone's hand away if it looks like they're going to touch him or snatch someone's hand to keep them from touching his things. It's just a pet peeve of his.
- When offered a handshake, Keld will inspect the offered hand first before taking it. This not only just includes looking at it, but he might even sniff it to make sure the person wasn't sticking it where they shouldn't. Yeah, some people will be offended by this, but he doesn't give a damn.
- Some say that he's a little socially awkward. There are times where he doesn't know how to react to a situation, such as a crying girl. Even more awkward would be a crying man. Keld might look around for someone more qualified to handle those situations. It's not that he doesn't feel sorry for the person, he just doesn't know how to properly show that he sympathizes with them.
- When climbing out of a pool, river, or lake, Keld will sometimes show animalistic characteristics such as shaking his head to rid his hair of excess water.
- This guy sleeps butt-ass naked. Don't like it? Don't room with him. :) FREEDOM!
Likes:- Animals
- Nature
- Camping/Hiking
- Hunting
- Working Out
- Working with his hands
- Meditation
- Challenges
- Meat
Dislikes:- Litterers
- Animal abusers
- Bullies
- Peanut butter
- Chick Flicks
- Computers
- Mathematics
Fears:- Someone killing his free-roaming wolf companion, Volk.
- What he can't see.
- Failure.
Personality:♦ Brave ♦ Free Spirited ♦ Stubborn ♦ Resourceful
Getting along with Keld is like getting along with a beast. You need to respect his space, and don’t try to get over-friendly with him so soon. He has levels of trusts that are like echelons for one to reach—echelons that they don’t even know exist. There’s: the enemy, the acquaintance, the friend, and the best friend. Not many people make it to the best friend level for it requires a selfless action, an action that proves you actually care about others than your selfish self. Once someone has reached that level, then they have a loyal and highly reliable friend.
Keld is a quiet person who tends to speak only when spoken to unless some dumb lout or bitch is flapping his or her gums, then he won’t hesitate to interject with a biting remark. He doesn’t like when someone puts their ass forward and has the audacity to test him. Then again, he likes a challenge and will happily welcome a competitor with a fist to their overconfident face; and so if someone does wish to test him, then they better bring their A-game.
Who likes seeing the weak being oppressed? He is protective of those who are bullied and will stand up for them and even go as far as fight for them. It is just wrong, and he thinks those who pick on the weak are cowards and deserve to be shamed.
He loves animals. He has befriended many but his favored companion is a grey wolf that he named Volk and his pack. Keld is pretty bold, upfront, and personal, and if ever he sees an unhappy animal on a leash whether he was within law or not, he will free it right in front of its owner. These actions could get him in trouble, and quite frankly, he doesn’t care.
Keld likes meat but not to say that he doesn’t like vegetables either, he just doesn’t like them enough to make vegetarianism a reality. He is a
man, and a man like him deserves the biggest and rarest steak on the menu. Please, thank you, and goodbye.
Rarely will other students find Keld indoors. He will more than likely be out somewhere running wild or swimming in some river. He likes to hunt with his wolves and fish with the bears. He just can’t be locked away inside a room forever and therefore, his technology skills suffer. Writing reports…shit…he would be the guy typing with two fingers on the keyboard. Hell, he might just flip a computer table.
The demigod can be rather stubborn. He won’t throw away clothes that he might have bought five years ago and he won’t easily change his mind unless that person can convince him that their idea is much more logical and better. Basically, Keld can be a colorful character.
Background:Keld’s father, Egilhard, was hunting in the forests of Norway when he stumbled across a woman who stood in the chilly cold in but thin strips of animal fur. She stood among a pack of dogs, holding a spear in her hand. Her red hair pooled about her shoulders like a shawl and her eyes glowed dimly like the moon. When they made eye-contact, he was frozen as the beauty stared him down; and after she had taken her fill of him, her pink lips curled impishly into a smile. Without a word, she turned and fled into the forest, looking back curiously to see if his father would follow. Dropping his gear immediately upon the ground, Egilhard gave chase, running as hard and as fast he could but no matter how much he exerted himself, the red maiden remained ahead of him. The cold dried his throat and froze his lungs. Eventually, his heart could not take anymore and Egilhard staggered to a halt, leaning over and clapping his hands over his knees. Next, he looked up and the beauty was gone, and he searched desperately for her. Sulking in defeat, a youthful giggle sounded behind him and he turned to find the beauty eying him curiously.
They flirted and played together in the woods. The maiden even helped him hunt and take back to his home a hefty caribou. When she discovered that Egilhard was a bachelor, she slept with him and told him that night that she was a goddess and would give him a son. Keld was born into the world then and he went hunting with his mother regularly. He had his first kill when he was 7 and it was then that she taught him how to hunt more efficiently. She taught him about animals and their behaviors, and observed her son until he started to show latent signs of his demigod abilities.
She left him solely under his father’s care for several years, speaking to him from the moon whenever he needed her. Under his father’s mentorship, Keld was able to grow into a fine man, and when he came of age, he enrolled at Olympus Academy where he discovered that there were others like him.
Extra:(I can't just claim one. I love too many.)
My favorite gods are Hades, Ares, Zeus, and Dionysus.
My favorite goddesses are Athena, Aphrodite, and Persephone.
Godly Parent: Artemis
Relationship With Godly Parent:Keld looks up to his mother, and understanding that she is a busy goddess, he tends to only talk to her when he needs to. He figures that she left him alone with his father so that he would grow to be independent and strong and not reliant on her too much. Keld has since become a man that she is very proud of. Now...if only he could find a mate.
Godly Abilities:Animal Mimicry - This ability has heightened his senses above that of an average mortal. He can mimic the scent of a bloodhound, the eyesight of a hawk, the bellow of a lion, and the strength of a bear. He can mimic any animal, but this is not to be confused with taking their form. He does not shape-shift. However, he can grow the fangs of the creature he is mimicking or their claws. This ability also allows him to communicate with them, although anyone watching would probably be left standing there in confusion watching a grown man bark, growl, or sniff other creatures.
Alpha - Beasts always see him as being a top predator and will respect his space. Only the most reckless of creatures challenge his dominance, and Keld will show no mercy in taking them down.
Hunting and Tracking - Being the son of Artemis, being an excelled hunter is a given. He doesn't hunt with one weapon. He will construct traps for smaller game and use a spear when dealing with enraged beasts. He uses a knife for skinning creatures, and a bow for those skittish creatures who are in tuned with their surroundings. Keld feels that there isn't a beast or person on earth that he can't track.
Weather Fluctuations - Whether it's hot or cold, Keld doesn't need to wear too many layers to keep warm. Like his mother, his body will adapt and acclimatize to whatever environment he is in.
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