MathiasDrake
Professional AFKer
Towns Folk
so I think I'll try and jump in for a while shippo.
Name: Nicolai Westfall, often just called Nick or Nico despite it annoying him.
Apparant Age: Looks 16, though in truth he's 18
Gender: Male
Physical Appearance:
Personality:
From the look of him, Nicolai wouldn't appear to be a very capable fighter, or a good student, hell he doesn't appear like he could manage his own room.
He's exceptionally friendly and laid back, unafraid to speak up for anyone he befriends. He also tends to recklessly speak out against something or someone he finds "Ridiculous." He's also exceptionally lazy, but if motivated to do something(Or forced to), he can get the task done rather easy. All in all he's a good friend if you manage to see past his lazy and hot headed nature.
Short Bio/History:
Weapons: Enchanted cards(will explain under "NOTES" and change if requested)
A single "featherweight" Dagger enchanted to weigh almost nothing, allowing him to actually handle and use it properly(See Weaknesses).
A similar "featherweight" enchanted Long-bow, so it doesn't hinder him too much for movement purposes(This includes the quiver, but no the arrows)
Strengths: Highly agile
Master Thief
Can grant some minor enchantments to gear, but not on the spot and he needs the proper resources.
Weaknesses: Not able to effectively defend against physical close range combat(But able to dodge slow targets with no effort due to being so agile)
Not good with many blades as he lacks the raw strength to swing them with effective force(Thus the single Feathweight dagger, as a last resort or stealth weapon)
No magic skill other than minor enchanting and Alchemy(As Alchemy is less magic and more "science," so to speak)
Also generally bad at following plans, he prefers to improvise and usually pays for it later.
Extra Info: Regarding the Enchanted cards, I'll put a spoiler below with the info and method system.
Other info includes minor knowledge in the creation of poisons, both lethal and non-lethal. He also can make small objects float for a short moment, but it gives him a small headache after a short while, making it the most impractical skill he has.
I think that covers it, but I'll fix it if I missed anything
Name: Nicolai Westfall, often just called Nick or Nico despite it annoying him.
Apparant Age: Looks 16, though in truth he's 18
Gender: Male
Physical Appearance:
From the look of him, Nicolai wouldn't appear to be a very capable fighter, or a good student, hell he doesn't appear like he could manage his own room.
He's exceptionally friendly and laid back, unafraid to speak up for anyone he befriends. He also tends to recklessly speak out against something or someone he finds "Ridiculous." He's also exceptionally lazy, but if motivated to do something(Or forced to), he can get the task done rather easy. All in all he's a good friend if you manage to see past his lazy and hot headed nature.
Short Bio/History:
Nicolai wasn't brought up like your fairy tales, he wasn't a child who grew up in the wild by himself for his entire life, learning to scavenge from animals. No not quite, instead he was raised by a group of mercenaries, some warriors, other archers, occasionally a mage or two would drop by the guild after a mission. No matter who it was, there was someone there to look after him and teach him something. After all, he didn't exactly know his parents, let alone if he had any to start, perhaps the only story-like feature he holds.
Before he was "saved" by one of the elite fighters assigned to escort a convoy of ships to an distant island, he lived his life with simple thieving of food and sneaking into old abandoned buildings for shelter and a place to call home, even if only for one night. The ships had stopped at a town he happened to be around currently, they were taking a small break and restocking personal supplies and getting needed supplies, taking the chance Nicolai snuck on board to see what was there. The ship carried supplies for a ruins exploration trip, enough gear to supply what would be a small military attack one would think. Nicolai was only about 9 years old at the time, but he knew very well what to watch for and how to retreat, but even so, in an attempt to loot some of the supplies for himself, he was caught by a couple of the hired guards still on board.
Clearly out-matched in skill and strength and he couldn't retread as there was only one exit he could spot. One went to grab him, but he side-stepped and took the dagger off his belt and slashed at the other guards leg, making him stumble. He didn't break do much damage though, it barely got through the leather on his target's leg-guards, said guard took the dagger from him, grabbed him by his cloak, and restrained him with some spare ropes in the storage room. One of them left the room to find their boss, coming back shortly after.
While the three discussed how to deal with him, Nicolai took a chance and tried to sneak off. He managed to get the ropes loose, slide them off, and get right at the door before we was lifted up off the ground. This time by the mercenary captain, who was hired as extra help and protection. He, apparently, had been watching the attempted scuffle from outside the whole time. The two guards and their boss looked over, though not sure how Nicolai got over there, thanked the mercenary for catching him again. The man, who they called Jackson, made it seem as though he had been trying to find Nicolai, claiming that he was supposed to be on deck helping the crew, not below deck causing trouble. The head guard, who was relieved it wasn't a stowaway, thanked Jackson for clearing it up as the captain of the ship wouldn't be pleased if a stowaway was discovered and told Nicolai, who he simply called "boy," to stay out of trouble from now on.
Jackson however, didn't just let him go off the ship. He asked the boys name, which was followed by Nicolai's mandatory recruitment to the guild and accepting Jackson as a mentor until they could return to the guild hall.
Skipping ahead several years later, Nicolai was almost 17. Since the incident 8 years prior, he was raised by the mercenary guild that Jackson was from. They welcomed him when he arrived, however they also knew of his antic even prior to Jackson's report, apparently word of a "Master Thief" had been spreading all over the country and even to other countries and kingdoms nearby. While he did gain a sense of responsibility and a good work ethic from his time spent with them, he still had much to learn and was always given something to do. Nicolai got quite lazy after a time, often skipping work, lessons, or training so that he could nap somewhere instead, he also occasionally got caught trying to sneak into the treasury for extra money but not very often. Once he turned 18, the Guild more freely allowed him to go on his own to other places, but from then on any trouble he got into was on him, which he understood and left to roam the lands and occasionally look for work or jobs.
Before he was "saved" by one of the elite fighters assigned to escort a convoy of ships to an distant island, he lived his life with simple thieving of food and sneaking into old abandoned buildings for shelter and a place to call home, even if only for one night. The ships had stopped at a town he happened to be around currently, they were taking a small break and restocking personal supplies and getting needed supplies, taking the chance Nicolai snuck on board to see what was there. The ship carried supplies for a ruins exploration trip, enough gear to supply what would be a small military attack one would think. Nicolai was only about 9 years old at the time, but he knew very well what to watch for and how to retreat, but even so, in an attempt to loot some of the supplies for himself, he was caught by a couple of the hired guards still on board.
Clearly out-matched in skill and strength and he couldn't retread as there was only one exit he could spot. One went to grab him, but he side-stepped and took the dagger off his belt and slashed at the other guards leg, making him stumble. He didn't break do much damage though, it barely got through the leather on his target's leg-guards, said guard took the dagger from him, grabbed him by his cloak, and restrained him with some spare ropes in the storage room. One of them left the room to find their boss, coming back shortly after.
While the three discussed how to deal with him, Nicolai took a chance and tried to sneak off. He managed to get the ropes loose, slide them off, and get right at the door before we was lifted up off the ground. This time by the mercenary captain, who was hired as extra help and protection. He, apparently, had been watching the attempted scuffle from outside the whole time. The two guards and their boss looked over, though not sure how Nicolai got over there, thanked the mercenary for catching him again. The man, who they called Jackson, made it seem as though he had been trying to find Nicolai, claiming that he was supposed to be on deck helping the crew, not below deck causing trouble. The head guard, who was relieved it wasn't a stowaway, thanked Jackson for clearing it up as the captain of the ship wouldn't be pleased if a stowaway was discovered and told Nicolai, who he simply called "boy," to stay out of trouble from now on.
Jackson however, didn't just let him go off the ship. He asked the boys name, which was followed by Nicolai's mandatory recruitment to the guild and accepting Jackson as a mentor until they could return to the guild hall.
Skipping ahead several years later, Nicolai was almost 17. Since the incident 8 years prior, he was raised by the mercenary guild that Jackson was from. They welcomed him when he arrived, however they also knew of his antic even prior to Jackson's report, apparently word of a "Master Thief" had been spreading all over the country and even to other countries and kingdoms nearby. While he did gain a sense of responsibility and a good work ethic from his time spent with them, he still had much to learn and was always given something to do. Nicolai got quite lazy after a time, often skipping work, lessons, or training so that he could nap somewhere instead, he also occasionally got caught trying to sneak into the treasury for extra money but not very often. Once he turned 18, the Guild more freely allowed him to go on his own to other places, but from then on any trouble he got into was on him, which he understood and left to roam the lands and occasionally look for work or jobs.
A single "featherweight" Dagger enchanted to weigh almost nothing, allowing him to actually handle and use it properly(See Weaknesses).
A similar "featherweight" enchanted Long-bow, so it doesn't hinder him too much for movement purposes(This includes the quiver, but no the arrows)
Strengths: Highly agile
Master Thief
Can grant some minor enchantments to gear, but not on the spot and he needs the proper resources.
Weaknesses: Not able to effectively defend against physical close range combat(But able to dodge slow targets with no effort due to being so agile)
Not good with many blades as he lacks the raw strength to swing them with effective force(Thus the single Feathweight dagger, as a last resort or stealth weapon)
No magic skill other than minor enchanting and Alchemy(As Alchemy is less magic and more "science," so to speak)
Also generally bad at following plans, he prefers to improvise and usually pays for it later.
Extra Info: Regarding the Enchanted cards, I'll put a spoiler below with the info and method system.
Nicolai's weapon of choice is two sets of razor-edged playing cards, however only one Ace of Spades is present. Two Jokers are also present, but generally useless or unreliable. The different suits all have a unique color and design instead of the ordinary red and black.
The coloration of the card suits is as follows:
The coloration of the card suits is as follows:
- Hearts are defined by a Dark Orange coloration, designed with flames and smoke. Upon impact with target enemy, the ground, or any surface these emit a smoke cloud. Purely supportive, as it poses no actual threat.
- Clubs are defined by a Forest Green coloration, designed with one large tree. When thrown, it reacts as a boomerang would and loops back after a short time. Difficult to use, but if used right it can be used as an effective "blind-fire" tactic.
- Diamonds are defined by an Icy Blue coloration, designed with a silhouette next to a mirror. These ricochet off a maximum of three surfaces, be it floors, walls, or ceilings(A skillfully placed parry from most blade weapons will cause it to ricochet as well) Another tricky-to-use card suit in Nicolai's arsenal. Though if he has enough in hand to use, it can be a harsh onslaught to avoid, but also skillfully reflected back.
- Spades are defined by a Silver coloration, designed with an angels wings. While one would think they have a special use, these are just plain razor cards, with one exception: The Ace of Spaces.
- The Ace of Spades is colored Silver and Gold, designed with a combination of the four above. It's the only card that can combine two effects of choice from the other three Suits. This makes the Ace of Spades a Trump card, on top of there only being one to use in each battle.
Other info includes minor knowledge in the creation of poisons, both lethal and non-lethal. He also can make small objects float for a short moment, but it gives him a small headache after a short while, making it the most impractical skill he has.
I think that covers it, but I'll fix it if I missed anything
