[hider=Sir Chester] [CENTER][I]Character Theme –[/I] [URL=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMpc8DIubRM]Battle Cry of the [s]Queens[/s] Kings Guard[/URL] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [IMG]http://images2.fanpop.com/images/photos/4400000/Supernatural-1-09-Home-jeffrey-dean-morgan-4451456-1450-963.jpg[/IMG] Sir Chester is just short of 6ft, with an average frame and strong toned muscles. He has light brown eyes that give nothing away, and above them thick dark eyebrows that are often slightly furrowed. His hair is short and black and extends into a neat trimmed beard which is now adorned with streaks of silver. He has several small scars on his face that for the most part are unnoticeable. Under his clothes however, you will find that he is covered in dozens of scars both large and small that he has amassed over the years. Some of these are from his childhood abuse but many are from the wars; in most cases he is unable to recall where each originated. He wears a hauberk and chausses, over which he wears a purple and gold tabard to signify his allegiance. In addition to this he wears knee high plate boots, plate gauntlets, and a leather belt on which he tends to keep his sword and other necessities. He needs a new helmet but is very fussy when it comes to picking one out. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 【[U]Full Name[/U]】 [I]Arthur James Chester[/I] 【[U]Alias[/U]】 [I]Sir Chester[/I] 【[U]Gender[/U]】 [I]Male[/I] 【[U]Age[/U]】 [I]44[/I] 【[U]Sexuality[/U]】 [I]Straight[/I] 【[U]Birth Place[/U]】 [I]Torleston, a small village on the Southern Coast[/I] 【[U]Nation/Allegiance[/U]】 [I]Kingdom of Vasili[/I] 【[U]Profession[/U]】 [I]Knight of the King’s Table and Deputy Leader of the Consano[/I] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 【[U]Personality[/U]】 [I]Sir Cester is a very disciplined man, and some would perhaps describe him as aloof. He is not the kind of man that will openly discuss his past or personal life and given that he can’t really talk about his job, means that he doesn’t really say an awful lot. He does have a sense of humour, though he tries to hide it; if you look out for it you might see the edges of his lips curl slightly whenever a joke his made. Those that work with him often find him to be a rock of sorts, able to provide guidance and willing to kick your arse in the right direction if you start to stray from the task at hand. Despite his austere nature, he is very loyal and willing to put his own safety on the line to save a comrade. He believes firmly in notions of chivalry and honour, and is a worshiper of the Old Pantheon. He has a dislike of the Church of Light, but tries not to hold it against its followers… that is until they start preaching to him. He finds it hard to trust mages because of his father and because of the stories he has heard. Until recently Sir Chester spent most of his time by King Barius’ side, and in the last couple of years even became his confidant. He sees Barius not only as his King and the man he’s sworn to protect, but as a good friend too. It is because of this that he was hesitant to join the Consano and leave his guarding duties to another. [/I] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 【[U]History[/U]】 [I]Sir Chester cannot remember much about his early childhood, with most of his memories either being supressed or simply blown away with time. What he does remember is that he was born Arthur Ellis, and that his mother and father were both mages. His father was a cruel man, and saw Arthur as more of a project than a son. He would try to make Arthur learn magic from a young age, and when he failed he would beat him severely. His mother was not much better, for she herself would blame Arthur when she was beaten herself. In truth, given the severity of the abuse he received, he was lucky to have not died at an early age. The tipping point in Arthur’s life came when he was nine years old. He had still shown no signs of gifted blood, and his father could no longer take it. Enraged, his father came to the conclusion that Arthur could not be his son, and accused his wife of cheating. She pleaded with her husband but it was no use, for with one devastating spell he burned her alive. Even to this day Arthur can clearly remember her agonising screams and the fear he felt. His father then turned on him, saying that unless he could manifest magic to protect himself that he would meet the same fate as his mother. But he could not. Arthur did not have gifted blood and he would never be capable of magic feats. He would have died that night by his father’s hand were it not for the timely intervention of an elderly guard, named James Chester, who sunk a sword through his father’s spine. The guard took responsibility of James, as hard as it was (he did kill his father after all), and over the years the two grew close. James Chester was more of a father to Arthur than his real dad ever was. Arthur spent the rest of his childhood and his teenage years living with his adoptive father, being trained in the way of the sword and listening to old war stories. Not long after Arthur’s eighteenth birthday, James passed away peacefully and left his entire estate to his adoptive son. Arthur, wanting to follow in James footsteps, joined the military under the new name Arthur James Chester. For seventeen years Arthur James Chester served in the army, most of which was spent in the North fighting the tribes. By the time Cain had rallied together the Tribal Alliance, Chester had reached the rank of Centurion and had grown into a fine young leader and soldier. He was there at the capturing of Fort Cain, and was personally responsible for the capture of Chief Urgnot. Because of this he was recognised as a promising officer, and only a few years later was promoted to the rank of Legate (a few years ahead of average age for the rank). When the Invasion of Dawn began, he and his men were amongst those that suddenly came under the direct command of King Barius. At first he thought this would lead the army to disaster, but was surprised at the King’s wisdom and willingness to hear the advice of his officers. Unfortunately all the wisdom and advice in the Kingdom could not have prevented the massacre known as the Battle of Chalk. When King Barius’ army first landed on the chalk covered beaches of the White Coast, there was little resistance by the defending forces. They believed that they had successfully flanked the forces of Dawn, while the bulk of their fleet attacked the Northern Coast. But this was not the case. Somehow the Kingdom of Dawn had discovered their plan and set an ambush which they hoped would allow them to decimate the army and kill the king. Vasili forces were outnumbered 4:1 and were fighting on unfamiliar land – they stood no chance. It was in this battle that Chester would earn his knighthood, for he fought at the King’s very side and saved him from multiple foes. Eventually he and his best men were able to rescue the king and retreat back into the sea. Since then he has served as the King’s personal and most trusted guard. The fact that he has been sent to help the Consano shows that although resources have not been put towards it, the King does have faith in it. [/I] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 【[U]Skills and Abilities[/U]】 [I]Sir Chester is a veteran soldier and officer, and has seen more battle than most. As a result he is able to keep a cool head in battle and does not flinch in the face of death. He is a strong, although not so charismatic, leader capable of leading thousands of men. In regards to combat he is one of the best swordsmen in the Kingdom, and whilst he has not seen combat in a few years, he continues to train daily with the Royal Guards. He is able to use a long sword very well, but normally goes for an arming sword and shield. He can fire a bow, but not particularly well.[/i] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 【[U]Weapons/Tools and Magic[/U]】 [I][u]Weapons/Tools [/u] Chester’s Arming Sword – A steel sword which he inherited off of his adoptive father. It remained locked away in a chest throughout his military career, for he did not want to risk losing or destroying it. However after becoming the King’s Guard he decided to start using it again, because he knew that his father would be proud that his sword stood by the King himself. Heater Shield – Chester uses a wooden heater shield that was a parting gift from the king. It is painted purple, and has the Sigil of House Vasili printed in gold on its front. Its edges are trimmed with real gold; not that it helps with protection. [u]Magical Spells[/u] Chester has absolutely no magical abilities.[/I][/center] [/hider] [hider=Lady Buxton] [CENTER][I]Character Theme –[/I] [URL=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__hStdzoYVk]I am the one[/URL] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [IMG]http://img4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20150401162823/disney/images/thumb/3/30/Asgardian_-lady_sif.jpg/640px-Asgardian_-lady_sif.jpg[/IMG] Lady Buxton stands at 5ft9 and has a pale, yet healthy, completion. She is of average build for her height, but is athletic with strong toned muscles. Although not curvy and somewhat ‘warrioress’, her figure still catches the eyes of many men. Her sleek jet black hair contrasts her icy skin and drapes down over her muscular shoulders when it is not tied into a tail. Her brown eyes are dark like her hair and look almost black in poor light. As for clothing, she prefers to wear lighter armour. Currently she wears a white collared tunic beneath a dark leather moulded cuirass. On top of this she wears a long leather coat that stretches down to her knees. Below the waist she wears black cloth trousers and leather boots that reach up to her knees. In addition to all of this she wears a belt on which she carries a few small pouches full of various necessities. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 【[U]Full Name[/U]】 [I]Katrina Buxton of House Vasili[/I] 【[U]Alias[/U]】 [I]Lady Buxton[/I] 【[U]Gender[/U]】 [I]Female[/I] 【[U]Age[/U]】 [I]30[/I] 【[U]Sexuality[/U]】 [I]Straight[/I] 【[U]Birth Place[/U]】 [I]Cliffton[/I] 【[U]Nation/Allegiance[/U]】 [I]Kingdom of Vasili[/I] 【[U]Profession[/U]】 [I]Knight and Leader of the Consano[/I] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 【[U]Personality[/U]】 [I]Lady Buxton’s warm personality deeply contrasts the cold climate that she inhabits. Her charisma and wit makes her a very likable person, and with her strong will and cool head she is also a great leader. She holds herself like a commoner rather than a noble, walking with a bounce in her step rather than a stick up her arse. Even her voice lacks the refined accent one expects from royalty, and is instead filled with the kind of lewd comments that one expects from a soldier; something which her mother blames her father for. She seems to treat no person differently to next unless she is given reason. As friendly as she is, one would be foolish to think of her as dim-witted or a push-over. Behind her smile is cunning mind, one that is always asking questions and seeking to see the truth. And like both her father and mother, her will can be indomitable, especially when her morals are put to the test. She is the kind of leader that recognises that a team is made up of individuals, and that each one is just as important as the figure they follow. As such she strives to ensure her men are at their best, in every respect, and as such will often learn everything there is to learn about everyone under her command. [/I] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 【[U]History[/U]】 [I]Katrina Buxton was born in the city of Cliffton and was the second child of Bree Vasili and Richard ‘The Bear’ Buxton. Her mother was the sister of King Barius and she became the Countess of Cliffton not long after Katrina was born. Her father, Richard, came from a long line of Dragon Hunters and became well known throughout the Kingdom when he vanquished Turaung, the last dragon to be seen in the Kingdom. It was obvious from a young age that Katrina took after her father and not her mother, as opposed to her older brother Randolf. Whilst Randolf was content to be led into a life of aristocracy and follow high-class norms, Katrina was certainly not. Whilst her brother would be learning to court-room manners she would be scaling the castle walls or flinging around a sword that she shouldn’t have gotten hold of. Whilst this displeased her mother, her father was delighted and he was more than eager to mould his daughter into a little dragon hunter. Throughout her childhood she was not only mentored by scholars, she was taught by her father to fight. When she in her teens her father began taking her out to the mountains to train like the local soldiers did. The high elevation allowed her to greater strengthen her lungs and legs, and she soon became as fit and disciplined as any elite soldier. It was not just her body that grew strong either; Katrina blossomed into a charismatic woman, who never wavered in her convictions. Her training with her father sadly came to an end shortly after turning eighteen, as he passed away one night in his sleep. The healers told the family that it was his old wounds that finally caught up to him. Not only did this devastate Katrina emotionally, it also threw her plans of joining the military into the air. Like many royals she planned on joining the army as an officer, hoping to one day lead one of her uncle’s armies. After her father’s death however, her family wanted her close by and so she resigned to joining the City Watch instead. She spent eight years as a Watch Officer being mentored and groomed by the Captain of the Watch, before finally taking his place following his retirement. Of course there were other Watch Officers with more experience than her, who could no doubt have done a better job, but all were loyal and none spoke out against her accession. For four years she would serve as the Captain of the Guard whilst her mother continued to run the city, and for the most part everything ran smoothly. The beasts of the wilds were kept far from the city walls, few went without food, and fewer still resorted to crime. Indeed Cliffton remained one of the most prosperous and pleasant places in the Kingdom… or at least that was until the Temple of Sol was desecrated. Followers of the Church of Light stormed the Temple that laid outside the city, cutting down the men and raping the women and children to death. People became outraged at the Watch’s failure to prevent the massacre, and religious tensions skyrocketed in the local region. Few around Cliffton prayed to the Lord of Light, and so witch hunts quickly began. It was at this point that King Barius became involved; he wanted to bring a swift end to the tension before it could spread and reign chaos throughout his lands. Because she was his niece and in a prime position to deal with the situation, King Barius knighted Lady Buxton, believing that it would take more than a simple Watch Captain to deal with such a sensitive issue. In order to focus purely on the investigation, Lady Buxton resigned as Captain and put all her own resources into finding the real culprits of the crime. For the last four months she has spent all her time trying to find answers, but has only yielded questions. Every lead she has followed has led to a dead end, sometimes quite literally, and it would seem that there is something much bigger at play here. Now, with the sudden emergence of the plague, she has put her investigation on hold and has convinced the King to let her deal with this threat instead. Given the timings, she also wonders whether or not the two investigations are somehow linked. [/I] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 【[U]Skills and Abilities[/U]】 [I] With a strong personality and good education to boot, Lady Buxton is somewhat of a natural leader amongst others. Her years spent in the City Watch have only strengthened this trait, and there are few that know her that would not follow her. In addition to this, she is a keen strategist and even now finds delight in beating her brother at chess. She has been trained to fight with many weapons, but she only excels when she is using polearms. Her weapon of choice is the Guandao, and she fights with both acrobatic grace and frightening speed. She can use a bow too, but not so well that she bothers to carry one. She has an incredibly high level of fitness, and due to her training in the mountains is a good climber and as sure footed as a mountain goat. As an extension of this she is a fairly capable free-runner, although most skilled assassins and thieves will leave her in the dust.[/i] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 【[U]Weapons/Tools and Magic[/U]】 [I][u]Weapons/Tools [/u] [url= http://www.aikidolebouscat.fr/Naginata/GrdImages/naginata08.jpg]Ornate Guandao[/url] – Lady Buxton received this Guandao as a leaving present from her mother. It is about a centimetre shorter than her, and is surprisingly light for the type of weapon (although still fairly heavy overall). The shaft itself is made of wood, and over this are layers of painted bronze that makes an image of a dragon rising through flames. This bronze is not just for aesthetics; it also adds some protection to the staff. The blade is made of cast iron and has also been crafted to make it look like it is covered in fire. Two small daggers – Lady Buxton also carries on her two small bronze daggers. One in each boot. [u]Magical Spells[/u] Lady Buxton has never shown as signs of having gifted blood.[/I][/center] [/hider]