Ok, here's my Character: [hider=Kareth]Name: Kareth of Deliar Nicknames: The Hammer of the North, or Hammer (A nickname poking fun at his bluntness, personal weapon and his northern descent, which later became a badge of honor after his fierce display against the Northern Barbarians. He doesn't use this nickname much outside the Legion.) Gender: Male Age and birthday: Born in winter of 1266, Kareth is 36. Origin: Kareth was born in the north, and was orphaned during a barbarian raid. An imperial officer found him and raised him in his house as a servant. Length and build: 5' 10'' appears stocky, but is very muscular. (See picture) Weight: 14 stone. Sexuality: Straight. ------------------------ Appearances: [img]http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr103/Grothnor/blacksmith.jpg[/img] Except he's not a blacksmith. ------------------------ Occupation: Unoccupied, recently finished a tour with the legion. Favorite phrase/saying: “Onward to Death and Glory... more likely Death than Glory...” His way of saying 'this is really stupid, but lets do it anyway.' “All men die. Only some of us find Glory before we do.” One of his favorite lines from the story of the Great General Alutius, a Hero of the early Empire. He has used this line many times to inspire his troops. Favorite Food: Salt Pork. He developed quite the taste for it in the Legion. Favorite Weather and Season: Foggy weather. He thinks it adds a degree of mystery to the world, even if you know the area like the back of your hand. Patron God/Goddess: Skelatia. As a low ranked soldier, Kareth is less involved with how to plan a battle and more concerned with weather or not he will survive it, so he prays to Skelatia, she who deigns who will be taken, either that she pass over him or ease his journey to the next life. He also Prays to Irtan on occasion. A little extra luck never hurt, right? ----------------------- Personality: Kareth is simply a soldier. He follows orders from his superiors without question and offers respect to those whose stations are higher than his. He is friendly and polite to those who don't know him, but once he feels comfortable with you, his coarse soldier side starts to show. He is blunt and has little patience for subtlety. He particularly despises the Northern Barbarians, and is rather vocal on the subject. History: Kareth came from a village to the north. After a barbarian raid left him orphaned at the age of 12, an Imperial officer from House Tinath took him in and raised him as a servant. There he received a basic education and a firm grounding in Imperial Virtues. When he turned 16, he joined the Legion, and took to that lifestyle with gusto. He managed to attain the rank of Tesserarius for distinguished service against the Northern Barbarians. After 20 years of soldiering, as much as he enjoyed that lifestyle, he wants to settle down and raise a family. He now has returned to the City of Deliar, looking for work, and with his pay from the legion. He does feel that he owes House Tinath his loyalty for raising him. Theme song: Road to Revelation by Two Steps from Hell. I cant get a link working. --------------------- Clothing and/or armor: He has his armor from the army, which consists of a leather tunic and bracers, chainmail tunic and a simple iron breastplate, but he doesn't wear it often now that he's a civilian. He does still wear his legion belt with the buckle inscribed with unit, cohort and rank. Tools and weapons: ======= Name: Northern Hammer Description: A flanged mace. Standard issue in the Legion. It has 27 notches on the shaft. Appearance: [img]http://www.preferredarms.com/images/weapons/large/axes_and_maces/Seven-Flanged-Mace.jpg[/img] ======= Name: Chopper Description: A falchion. Standard issue in the Legion. The back edge has 36 notches filed into it. Appearance: [img]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7c/Falchion.jpg/220px-Falchion.jpg[/img] --------------------------------------- Skill/Abilities: Command: Kareth has led a compliment of 50 men and commanded their respect. When he orders, people have a tendency to obey, a handy skill from his time in the Legion. Combat Proficiency: Kareth is skilled in the use of Maces and Falchions, and knows how to fight with a Shield. He also can use a bow, though not with any exceptional degree of skill. Wilderness Survival: Kareth can fend for himself in the absence of civilization. --------------------------------------- Traits: Brave: Where other men quail, Kareth stands. He is not easily cowed. Physically Prime: Conditioned by the physical trials of Legion life, such as carrying 7 stone or more in gear up to 20 miles daily, Kareth is in his physical prime. Courteous: Kareth will treat people with politeness and courtesy so long as they do nothing to earn his ire. Literate: Reading and writing are important. Honorable: If he owes a debt to you, Kareth will not forget it. [/hider] Let me know if I forgot or need to expand anything. [center]EDIT: [i]I pledge loyalty and honor to the High Ruler of the Empire.[/center][/i]