[quote=@Athinar]
[@Fallenreaper] Naw, Ruby's right around the same level as Iron, although she is significantly more... murder-ey.
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Which killing would disqualify her, lol. Although Iron does have a were coyote form but I'm not using currently.

[quote=@Skallagrim]
[@Fallenreaper] I know the name of your mentor, Tearstone. I have either fought him or had discussions with him. Getting so old names are like fleeting memories. Anyway your character is a nice bit of realistic (for the most part). I don't think you'll have too hard a problem finding opponents as realistic is always a good bit of fun. It brings an edge to your writing if you can do realistic well. 

**** Melon is correct (below) posting a general idea of strength and speed helps. Also bladed weapons up close and personal makes for very nasty, very fast fights. It doesn't take much to kill with a karambit, a quick step inside, a slash across the inside of the arm, up and across the throat from there. Followed by a heel trip and you are off. Nasty bit of deadly. 
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That's comforting to know, especially since I know Lyzan spoke highly of you, Glint, Rilla and few others. He even mentioned Melonhead had potential really. And yes, I read that match between Glint's Arcana and Xeelov which as an exercise, Lyzan asked me questions of what I would do if I was playing Xeelov at key intervenes. I managed to come up with moves he hadn't considered though he pointed out the possible flaws in them like Aracna being able to push or an exposure of a weak spot. Sadly that has been a long time ago.... I still have the notes though. 

Returning to Tearstone, he's still around. Merely just jingle him and I'm sure you could coax him into a match. My only request is you send me the link! 

Bit referring to Melonhead: see answer to Melon. Higher Tier pcs are easier to state strengths and speeds for but also harder to keep within those expectations when in competition. Namely due to paranoia on my part. 

I've seen several YouTube vids over the use of the weapon and understand that but it's also possible to defend against it, disarm, or cripple with it. So I've got a sense of the speed and control required. However I'm also aware I won't be accurate the first fight which why I encourage other arena observers to point out problems, flaws, possibilities and overall help me improve my ability with information. This might also allow others who are lurking to see how arena vets and other combats handle the teaching of a newbie. 
 
[quote=@MelonHead]
[@Fallenreaper] In regards to Iron it's not that big a deal but stating your character's physical characteristics are 'human' isn't very specific. It essentially means 'human average' which isn't very representative of an obviously physically fit human. There's also a pretty huge range of strengths and speeds that humans are capable of. 

Plus in lower tier battles you tend to have a triangle of skill strength and speed, with one of the three being sacrificed for the others for balance reasons. Just because it's highly unlikely any two humans will match each other in strength and speed. 

As your character is wiry they would probably favour speed a little over physical strength. 
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I had considered that to be honest but actually finding an accurate source for either speed or strength reference on the net isn't easy and there's so much conflicting information, it's hard to guess what's plausible or not. If you have suggestions, an estimate within human range for his stature and size, I would appreciate it. Though actually his stats went in order that strength was high because it feels right for the PC. I know it sounds strange but I've actually played, and likely will again when the hiatus is over, him before in a pm rp. His speed slower because of that by default and I wasn't sure how go about that honestly due to lacking information.