[u][b]ASTORE D'AZZO [WIP][/b][/u]

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[b]Name:[/b] Astore d’Azzo

[b]Nickname(s):[/b] n/a

[b]Alias(es): [/b] Ciro

[b]Gender:[/b] Male

[b]Age:[/b] 17

[b]Race:[/b] Italian

[b]Birthplace:[/b] Genoa, Italy

[b]Allegiance(s) / Faction(s):[/b] No Faction at present, allied with Assassins [will be updated as the RP goes on]
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[b]• Physique:[/b] Astore’s physique is almost a textbook example of a typical ectomorph’s, as he’s quite tall, very skinny, and is not very muscular at all. He can move very quickly when he needs to, and he’s relatively flexible, but he has horrible endurance, and can be considered physically weak due to his near complete lack of strength. His constitution is pretty horrible too, as, once he’s been hit solidly a few times, that’s all it takes for him to go down - though someone actually has to deal damage to him [i]first[/i] for that to happen, and his exceptional speed and agility make him a difficult target for both long and close-range fighting. Both his pain tolerance and threshold are relatively low compared to the average person, which, considering his more ‘delicate’ stature, isn’t that surprising. He’s slightly long legged in terms of proportions, but not to where it’s incredibly noticeable, and, overall, his features are smooth yet slightly angular. Overall, his face shape could be classified as ‘diamond shaped’, as his face is widest at his temples, and his face in general just has a somewhat lean (bony, even) look to it. His chin is slightly pointed, and he has a jawline that looks sharp enough to cut. His nose is rather defined-looking and has a ‘strong’ quality to it; it seems to be somewhere between aquiline and somewhat more ‘hawkish’. His cheekbones are slightly higher than the average person’s, but they’re not overly prominent. He generally looks his own age, though occasionally he can pass himself off as a year or two younger.

[b]• Height:[/b] 5’11”

[b]• Hair:[/b] Astore’s hair is a rich, dark mahogany color with natural, dark auburn highlights, and it is straight, fine, smooth, and almost silky in texture, and pleasantly soft to the touch. In terms of length, his hair reaches just a bit past his shoulders, and it’s generally very well kept and clean—looking as far as ‘cleanliness’ in the Renaissance goes, anyway - but it’s not uncommon for it to look a bit tangled from time to time. He typically keeps his hair back in a low ponytail for convenience’s sake, but it’s not uncommon for him to let it down from time to time. He doesn’t really style it any other way, though. In terms of facial hair, Astore is quite clean shaven, and doesn’t plan on letting any grow out anytime soon. 

[b]• Eyes:[/b] His irises are a light grey color, though the ring of color that borders the ‘outside’ of his irises is a much darker grey. They typically have a relatively warm and friendly look to them, except in extreme situations, and, at many times, they can seem intense and intelligent as well - especially when he’s working on something, or talking to someone about complex ideas or concepts.

[b]• Skin:[/b] Astore’s skin is a lighter shade of olive than one might expect from a young man living out in the elements, and it is rather smooth to the touch. It does not freckle whatsoever, and he does not sunburn easily, nor does he really ‘tan’ either.

[b]• Scars / Markings / Etc.:[/b] He has relatively few scars, surprisingly enough, despite having lived on the streets for a couple of years of his life. He does have some, but none of them are worthy of individual note. Furthermore, he has no tattoos, or other such markings. However, he does have his right ear singly pierced, and has a medium-sized but relatively simple gold stud securely fastened there. He currently has no other earring types, however, and therefore never changes his stud out to wear anything else.

[b]• Clothing Description:[/b] Astore tends to dress simply, but somehow manages to dress neatly and in decent clothes while remaining more or less nondescript. He keeps his clothing as neat and stain-free as possible, and, while he isn’t vain about it, he does try to avoid situations that cause him to ruin an outfit, as he is in possession of very few garments at present, and would like to be able to wear them for as long as he can. He tends to wear average sized linen shirts, although they often hang off of his frame almost comically, and he prefers to wear various colors, although he keeps to darker or more neutral tones to retain some semblance of ‘forgettable-ness’. He wears pants made of the same material as his shirts, for the most part, but he also has a nice pair of chocolate-brown leather pants that he seldom wears except on special occasions. In terms of footwear, he owns a pair of nearly worn-out canvas and rope shoes that aren’t particularly comfortable, considering that they’ve been so heavily used. On the occasion that he needs to completely conceal his identity, or when the weather gets nasty, Astore also wears a hooded, calf-length, woolen, dark moss green dyed cloak, and this particular garment has no embroidery or other decorations than just its color. In terms of accessories, Astore does happen to have an old brass boatswain's whistle that he inherited from his grandfather, who had once been a famous Italian naval officer. He wears it on a chain around his neck, but usually keeps it hidden under his shirt, to protect it both from damage and rival thieves.

[b]• Weapons:[/b] He doesn’t currently own more than one weapon, but he knows how to use the one he has quite well, not to mention he takes [i]very[/i] good care of it. Astore’s primary (and only) weapon would be a heavily modified and somewhat strange looking crossbow, which he fondly nicknamed Eleonora. The tiller of the weapon is made from ash wood, and the lath and stirrup are made from mild steel. These things are all unadorned for the most part, save for a relatively simple carving on the right side of the ‘butt’ of the tiller, where Astore ‘engraved’ his weapon’s nickname into it in calligraphic handwriting, and he had a protective sap-based glaze put on the wood to make it look nice and glossy. However, what really sets his weapon apart is its inclusion of a (relatively rough) scope, which is crafted from brass and clear, uncolored glass, and one of the lenses has slight magnifying properties. His bolts are all made from mild steel, with spring steel tips and fletched with brightly colored feathers. He typically keeps this weapon strapped to his back, and, if he’s trying to keep it hidden, he’ll wear his cloak over it to conceal it. However, keeping his crossbow hidden is rarely an issue for him, as he doesn’t think just the fact that he has a weapon will immediately make people think he’s ‘dangerous’.
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• Gait/Presentation: 

[b]• Accent:[/b] Ligure

[b]• Habits / Quirks:[/b] Astore is an incorrigible “hand talker”, and, when he’s excited, stressed, worried, or powered by some other similar emotions, he is incapable of speaking without allowing his hands to move in accompaniment. While this is a largely benign quirk, it has caused him some embarrassment and problems with others, as, not only has he accidentally made hand gestures that could be misinterpreted, but he’s also accidentally hit/slapped people while gesturing. Also, he has a habit of biting his nails when he’s bored or stressed, and this habit of his is hardly an attractive or clean one.

[b]• Fighting Style:[/b] He’s definitely more skilled at ‘long range’ combat, considering that being far away from his opponents gives him more time to think and strategize than being in the middle of a bloody fray, and his weaponry is also better suited for distance than for close range. His preferred combat style could be defined as synonymous with a sniper’s - he prefers his ‘fights’ to be one sided, quick, and as bloodless as possible. However, when that’s not an option and he’s forced into hand-to-hand, he’s also quite good at evading attacks and generally defending himself, although he’s much less effective at dealing damage, and is incapable of looking out for anyone but himself in situations like these.
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[hider=Relations]
[b]Relationship Status:[/b] Single and open (albeit quite oblivious to any advances)

[b]Love Interest(s):[/b] Arete, eventually.

[b]Family:[/b] Durante [Father] and Flavia d’Azzo [Mother], Ilario Galletti [Grandfather, Deceased]

Allies/Friends: 
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[*] Ottavio

[*] Sabio

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[To be added to/expanded upon later!]

Enemies: 
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[*] Templars

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[To be added to/expanded upon later!]

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[b]Theme Song:[/b] [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzhfmYxR6qE]Adventures of Gillock[/url] by Two Steps From Hell

[b]Dialogue Color:[/b] [color=8B1C62]maroon4 - #8B1C62[/color]

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