[b]Name[/b]: Alexander Roma, “Alex/a” 
[b]Title:[/b] -----
[b]Age:[/b] 19
[b]Gender:[/b] Male

[b]Appearance:[/b] [url=http://i.imgur.com/I50PjFh.png]A face[/url] that could be mistaken for a young lady’s is probably what catches most people’s attention first. While not blessed with a large stature, at only 5’7 (1.71m), Alexander does have a taut muscular build that’s easily hidden given his choice of attire. 

[url=http://i.imgur.com/v9LKnnJ.jpg]Given[/url] his appearance Alexander has grown quite fond of the uniform and armor. Tabard aside, the steel plate definitely lends an air of authority and intimidation alongside the face guard that reveals only a small part. 

[b]Personality:[/b] A relatively upbeat individual who enjoys putting forth his 100% whenever practical. Not particularly overbearing, Alexander rarely expects people to keep up, but can get a bit annoyed if no effort is even bothered with. He’s not afraid to push against his limits and will hardly ever complain, but also understands the importance of some R&R occasionally. 

Mixes his enthusiasm with a level head, so it’s actually rather easy to calm Alexander down. In the same vein, he is rather slow and hard to anger. There are quite a number of things that do annoy him, from comments about his appearance to violating the law right in front of him, but actually making him mad is an entirely different beast. 

If there would be a vice that Alexander would be guilty indulging in it would probably have to be his battlelust. Don’t let the appearance fool you, but he enjoys very little more than a nice fight whether it be friendly or with lives on the line. His carefree nature during these battles, regardless of how serious they actually are, can be somewhat off putting, though he’s learned to control himself better thanks to the criticism of those above him.

[b]Biography:[/b] Grew up in one of the largest cities and oldest cities whose walls still stood tall as a reminder of the times where things that warranted it still existed in the world. Always looking upwards, Alexander desired to one day stand atop the massive structure. Despite his girlish appearance even when young, he was just as hardy as any of the other boys and driven by his desire eventually even outpaced many. Course some of the other boys didn’t like that, so scraps became a rather common thing.

Eventually he did join into the City Guard. The fights didn’t stop there though, as growing up had only made his appearance even more questionable. He spent quite a few hours every week proving that he deserved to be there with every other recruit. Some people got the message, others didn’t, a few simply enjoyed a good brawl as Alexander had come to, and there were also a special case here and there... 

In the end, he did manage to become part of the Guard and quickly proved himself to be a capable member. His enthusiasm and dedication caught the attention of someone above him and though certain problems with his personality prevented promotion, Alexander did see better equipment and more problematic assignments sooner than other graduates. 

With the God’s descent and the opening of the Labyrinth once more though, he’s set his sights beyond the city’s walls.  

[b]Skills[/b]
[i]Sword and Board:[/i] The basic fighting style the Guard is trained in that uses sword in one hand and shield in the other. Alexander is a more offensive-based fight who pushes forward with a flurry of blows and blocks; fluid and always moving. He steps forward to cut strikes short with his shield and even relies on his armor to take strikes if it means an opening he can take advantage of. His weapon, with its lack of handguard, swings just that much faster than an usual sword and his swordplay reflects that small difference. 

[i]Many Blows, Strike Fast:[/i] Alexander’s unarmed style is also heavily offensive based. Rather than any single powerful strike to put down opponents, he wears and tires down his enemies with swift movements and numerous hits. Sticking to his enemies, refusing any distance, cutting their attacks short, and retaliating when they’re off balance. 

[i]Guard on Watch:[/i] Not an investigator by any means, there’s a separate squad for that, Alexander nonetheless possesses a keen eye and good situational awareness. Tied in is also greater stamina, both mental and physical, thanks to long shifts being quite common for him. The guard can’t slack just because it’s been ten hours after all!

[i]Clank, clank, I’m catching Up!:[/i] While not particularly stealthy given his distinct tabard and noisy armor, Alexander is quite faster than most people would expect. Disregarding acrobatic feats, he’s actually managed to run down a few criminals before they realize what hit them and can keep up a good chase for a substantial amount of time. 

[i]Noooo, don’t break!:[/i] Alexander is a far cry from a craftsman, but he did learn the basics for how to keep and maintain the various pieces of equipment he may be assigned. While he’s best with what he uses most often, he does have training to service a variety of different armors, weapons, and other things. 

[b]Guild:[/b] Ares

[b]Equipment (On person)[/b] 
[i]Belt Pouch (3 Gold, compass, flint and steel.)
Utility knife and canteen hook to his belt as well. 
Weapons (Hand-and-half sword, dagger, and round shield.)
Armor/Attire (Partial plate, helmet and hood, gambeson, travel cloak.)
Messenger Pack (Two torches, an oil flask, hooded lantern, rope, small blanket, and a single ration.)
Maint. Supplies (Whetstone, cloths/rags, oil) [/i]

[b]All Possessions[/b]
[i]Additional weapons. (One short sowrd, and another dagger.)
More thorough maintenance supplies for weapon and armor.
More day-to-day clothing. (Simple tunics, cotton shirts, pants, and boots.)
Additional supplies. (Oil for lantern, toiletries, dried rations, cooking supplies, etc.)
Five Gold in savings for a rainy day. 
[s]Hand-and-half sword.[/s] (Currently undergoing repair)
Supplies in Wool/Linen Sack (Bedroll and blanket, four torches, two oil flasks, and a hooded lantern attached to exterior with hooks. Pouch of toiletries, rations (4 days), eating utensils, cooking kit, some rope, and extra sets of clothes are stored inside.)[/i]