[b]Name:[/b] Robert Holden, aka Robert the Capricious
[b]Age:[/b] 31
[b]Race:[/b] Human
[b]Sex:[/b] Male
[b]Appearance:[/b]
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[b]Homeland:[/b] Kingdom of Tuleria
[b]History:[/b] 
So, where to begin with the tale of Robert the Capricious... I suppose the first time that Robert truly began to live was when he joined the navy as a greenhorn at the age of 16. Before then, he lived under the rule of his parents, who were not peculiar in any shape, way, or form other than the fact that they were the antithesis of mundane. They were simple food vendors who lived day to day. They didn't make much money, but the family didn't have to worry about being hungry. It was because of this boring life that Robert went off and joined the navy at such a young age. He wanted adventure like any young man would want. Course, like all young men who foolishly join the military at such a whim, he did not expect the challenges that he would face. Robert had a baptism of fire once he joined the navy in the first week of service. The brig that he was serving on, The Dirk, had intercepted a pirate ship that had been marauding the coastline. The battle was fierce as hot lead whizzed through the air and crude blades clashed. The battle ultimately ended with the surviving crew of The Dirk surrendering due to the captain and first mate being killed.

Robert was captured and conscripted into the pirate's crew as a powder monkey. Although his new job was hard, Robert couldn't help but admire the pirates. They were truly the masters of their own fate and will. They did what they did out of their own volition, and stuck with it under the leadership of Peter the Lightfoot, the captain of the pirate crew who was well known for his skill at sailing and making ships travel quickly through expert navigation. The lifestyle of the pirates just simply suited Robert and so he worked diligently to climb the ranks among the pirate crew. Robert was a natural out in the sea. He could run the fastest and in a straight line in the midst of a storm, and could easily take care of himself in a brawl or a boarding. It took several years, but Robert eventually became a trusted member among the pirates to the point where he was to command his own ship in the fleet. The ship that he was to command was The Dirk. Soon after his promotion, Robert became bored. The crew was simply too good at what it did. It struck quick and hard at easy prey while deftly running away from trouble. They were making money, but Robert was more in it for the experience. Thus, one day while at port, Robert caught wind of a bounty on Peter and how anyone who brought him would be rewarded with a blind eye turned to what they had done in the past. It was then that Robert's nature as a fickle person truly became apparent as it was then that he decided to kill Peter. Of course, Robert couldn't do it alone, so he simply announced to his crew on The Dirk what his intentions were and offered his crew an equal share of the reward and an opportunity to return to civilization as rich men. The men all agreed.

It was a fortnight later when the pirates descended upon a small Tulerian patrol ship that Robert saw an opportunity. The pirates had easily convinced the ship to surrender since The Dirk was faster than it and the ship was easily boarded by Robert's men. The small crew of the patrol ship were taken prisoner onto The Dirk. Peter's ship then followed suit and boarded the patrol ship as well. The second that happened. Robert yelled for the boarding ropes on The Dirk to be cut. The Dirk then made some distance between itself and the two ships. Robert then ordered his men to fire at the masts of the two ships. The second that Robert's guns opened fire. The Dirk received return fire from Peter's ship. It appeared that someone had leaked Robert's intentions and that Peter was prepared. The masts of the two ships were hit, but The Dirk received substantial damage in its hull and began to take in water. Robert ordered all the men to start patching up the ship and bilge the water coming in while he and a skeleton crew managed the sails. The next few minutes of Robert's life seemed to go in slow motion as adrenaline pumped through his body. Peter's ship was continuing to fire with some effectiveness and The Dirk was moving slowly due to the water that had entered from the hits that the hull had taken. Ultimately, The Dirk was able to move out of the angle of fire and begin to blast the two ships at will. After 15 minutes, the two ships sank and Peter's crew were at the mercy of Robert. The survivors were rounded up and the body of Peter was recovered. However, Robert treated his old captain's body as he had some respect for him. In fact, some of the men heard Robert mutter "You gave me one hell of a fight, old man."

Robert brought Peter's body to Port Luclin along with the crew of the patrol ship. With the body as evidence and the crew's testimony, Robert was granted with the bounty. However, instead of taking the money and returning to a life as a civilian. Robert made a request. He wanted a Letter of Marque. Robert wanted to be able to continue to pirate life, but in a legal manner. Essentially, he wanted to become a privateer. His desire was granted on the condition that he pay for all his starting expenses himself. Thus, Robert spent his amassed, tiny fortune to begin his life anew as a legal pirate under the service of the Kingdom of Tulane. He continued this stint for 5 years until he realized that there wasn't much more to see in the oceans anymore. The time he spent as a pirate and privateer allowed him to travel to high seas and fight incredible battles. In fact, he spent some time as a monster hunter during his time as a privateer to help him relieve his boredom and make a pretty gold coin or two. Thus, a few months ago, he sold his ship and stopped being a privateer although he still carries his letter of marque with him since it helps as a form of identification and he might get nostalgic one day and want to sail the seas one last time.

[b]Motivation:[/b] He's sick of sea adventures plus he's getting a bit too old for the gig since all he has seen for 15 years was the ocean. So, this is the best alternative: to have a land adventure, see something new, meet new people, and have fun while still making a bit of gold or power.

[center][b]Traits & Equipment[/b][/center]

Your character has two facets to how they function in the world. The first is their general traits, the list of which you can find in the first post, under chapter 3. The second is their two unique traits: These are ones you design. You can make them scalable, passive, active, or otherwise--it’s entirely up to you. Just remember that you can grow unique traits over time, so you don’t have to overpower them to begin with! You also get more of them as time goes on.

[b]General Traits[/b]
--Sharp: You’ve started to notice how certain people stand, and how others try to keep certain parts of themselves out of harm’s way, or try to cover up certain not-so-good looking pieces of armour. Given more time, you could manifest this into a real talent for assassinating even the most armoured of targets. (Basics of weakness-finding and lie detecting.)
--Acrobatic: You understand the basics of climbing ropes, ascending walls, jumping across rooftops, and rolling when you hit the ground. On the other hand, you’ve only really grasped the basics of it, so jumping a twenty foot chasm while being shot at is not recommended. (Basics of acrobatics: Climbing, falling gracefully, etc.)
--Adrenaline: The only thing scarier than a fit man, is one with the determination to live. You realize now that a single moment can change everything, and in your most desperate moment, you can tap into hidden reserves of energy through adrenaline. It doesn’t last long and you feel tired afterwards, but it sure beats dying, and that temporary burst of speed and strength definitely isn’t anything to complain about either.

[b]Unique Traits[/b]
--Sea Legs: After years of spending time in the oceans, Robert has developed quiet an interesting pair of seas legs. He has come to a point where moving/uneven terrain do not throw off his balance no matter what he's doing, and is one damn fine swimmer/diver for a human. In fact, he's known to become a better fighter when the waves are rough since he is able to use the swaying of the ship to help him transfer momentum. He is simply a superb naval fighter due to his experience.
--In Honesty We Trust: When people see Robert and talk with him, they do not think that he is a questionable figure mostly because of the fact that he carries himself in a honest demeanor. He doesn't have the face of a person who is trying to plot something nor hiding something. When Robert wants something, he makes it blatant. Thus, people are naturally willing to trust him because of his openness and how straightforward he is.

[b]Equipment List[/b]
Tulerian Naval Officer's Uniform
Cutlass
Percussion Cap Pistol
Buckler
Collapsible Telescope 
Letter of Marque
A small bag tied to his belt that's filled with gold coins

[center][b]Personal Section[/b][/center]

[b]Romance:[/b] Yes
[b]Does the Kouri Plushie exist?:[/b] Still don't know the answer to the question, but it definitely can be made if it doesn't.

[b]Signature:[/b] Heyitsjiwon