[Hider=Name: Gibraltar Blood-Render]
[center][i][color=AFEEEE]"This world has only grown more deadly and dangerous, it is only fitting that I become more so myself..."[/color][/i][/center]
[b]Alias/Nickname:[/b] Storm Breaker

[b]Rank:[/b] Knight Captain

[b]Appearance:[/b]
[hider=Normal Apperance][img]http://img03.deviantart.net/3cdd/i/2014/226/e/8/cyntopia___cyborg_concept_art_by_saturnoarg-d7v62vn.jpg[/img][/hider]
[hider=Mech Suit Equipped][img]http://www.digital-art-gallery.com/oid/16/640x828_4628_The_Mech_2d_concept_art_mech_illustration_vehicle_design_sci_fi_picture_image_digital_art.jpg[/img][/hider]

[b]Age:[/b] 68

[b]Race:[/b] Half-Orc (Human/Orc half breed)

[b]Personality:[/b] Disciplined and honor bound.  A harsh yet fair individual with the experience of more than a hundred battles under his belt. He is well respected among his soldiers and his leadership goes without question. Despite his discipline, brute force has always been his mistress and it has never failed him in successfully completing a mission.  His cybernetic augmentations have further suppressed his emotions, making him more calculative and logical than his warrior heritage would let on.

[b]Biography/history:[/b] A veteran of more than a hundred battles, Gerund earned his place with the price of blood and bodies.  Once a normal man, he fought as a foot soldier, quickly climbing the ranks as his skill in warfare increased, his knowledge in tactics learned through battle and not books. As the years went on, war only grew more deadly and as more soldiers kept dying, Gibraltar took a long hard look at life; it was hell. His warrior's spirit never faltered, but he feared that one day he would not be strong enough to protect the people he lead and served.

Gibraltar's stress had found him stumbling into a bar, ordering drink after drink as he crashed into some young woman's life.  A loner by the looks of her, someone who didn't want the company, yet never turned the half-orc away from her, or at the very least tolerated his company. It didn't take long for his lips to loosen and for the man to confide in the young woman, a contemplative look on his face...After that night he was made the offer that would change his life forever. [i][color=firebrick]"Become a cyborg, you will be that much stronger and your life will be indefinite."[/color][/i] How could he refuse?

When it came time for Gibraltar to sacrifice his body for the augmentations, he made no hesitation in his decision and underwent the surgery, transforming him from the already hulking 6'4"/260 lb (193 cm/104 kg) warrior into a 7'6"/410 lb (230 cm/185 kg) war machine. Training with his new body wasn't difficult, the augmentations were top notch and the genius mind behind them had calibrated them to a dime. It didn't take long for Gibraltar to return to the battlefield, a new warrior, stronger than ever before, and even though a machine masked the man, his soldiers never lost their respect for him. The young woman, Abiteth, he made his companion and aide, a friend outside the field of battle and if need be, someone he could rely on to lead in his stead.

Two years, several battles, and much extensive testing later, Gibraltar would reenter the field with a fully powered and weaponized mech suit; The Model TS-62: Time Berserker. Unlike his cybernetics, the mech suit took longer to master, the warrior literally having to get used to his new 'second skin'.  With time he was able to fully adapt to his mech suit, able to achieve walking and running speeds and fighting against both normal sized units and even some of the larger more nefarious creatures used in his virtual training. When he was finally able to rejoin the battlefield, his mech suit was an armored force unlike anything seen before, the pinnacle of armored combatant technology.

[b]Reason for recruitment:[/b] Joined to help better the world and through his years of combat experience, lead and pass on knowledge to those who would come after and perhaps even surpass him.

[b]Strength of Will:[/b] Unnatural Will

[b]Magic:[/b] Channeled Magic (Force Magic: Lighting Element), Channeled through enchanted runes etched into his cybernetic augmentations, channeled magic can be further enhanced by drawing from his Mech's crystal power source. 

[b]God relations:[/b] N/A

[b]Tech:[/b] 
[b]Cybernetic Augmentations:[/b] Most of Gibraltars physical body was replaced with synthetic and armored material, most notably his limbs, torso, spinal column and eyes. These augmentations have also been upgraded with a neural receiver that links directly with his mech suit, allowing him to use it as if it were his own body. The augmentations also come with a few handy features, such as a holo-tactical pad on his forearm, communication devices, a grappling hook device located in his wrist, and a last ditch 'Rocket Punch' in case a situation were to get hairy.

[b]Model TS-62:Time Berserker Mech Suit:[/b] The suit is made out of a palladium and tungsten alloy, along with a few other trace metals.  His suit's weaponry can be swapped to fit the needs of his situation, though more often than not he has equipped a rather large crystal blade and a heavy and thick plated tower shield. Other amenities to the suit include hydraulic pistons located in the back legs for support and a jet boot module more used to gain traction and achieve small jump heights rather than actual flight. Should the pilot need to leave the suit, his personal weapons are stored in canisters located in the suit's legs.  If the suit is at risk of destruction, the pilot and his personal arsenal can be ejected.
[hider=Current Arsenal]
[i]Crystal Forged Blade[/i]A crystal, provided by Abiteth, said to have come from her homelands.  Cut and forged to be an incredibly sharp weapon and an extremely potent catalyst for channeling spells. The blade itself is about 8' long and beveled with a double edge.  Is attached to the mech's right arm, can extend and retract, though the blade is still visible even when retracted.
[i][hider=Tower shield][img]https://s2.megabrandsmedia.com/catalog/parts/970823-4528.png[/img][/hider][/i] A tower shield made of the same material as the mech suit, about twice as thick as the hull plating, this is normally attached to the left arm.
[i][hider=Mk IV Gauss Cannon][img]http://www.haloarchive.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/H4-M68ALIM-GaussGun.png[/img][/hider][/i] A powerful cannon utilizing electromagnetic coils to accelerate projectiles towards their targets with extremely high kinetic force. This weapon can be mounted on the shoulder.
[i][hider=Mk II 'Reaper' Autocannon][img]http://img05.deviantart.net/619c/i/2012/364/e/b/battletech___lb_x_autocannon_by_steampoweredmikej-d5prf5z.jpg[/img][/hider][/i] A fully automatic anti-personnel weapon, designed to fire 'shredder rounds' ammunition that, when it makes contact with a target, explodes, sending high velocity shrapnel in multiple directions.  Normal sized units unfortunate enough to be hit by this ammunition are completely torn to shreds. This weapon can be mounted on the arm.[/hider]

[b]Possessions/items/property:[/b] The Time Berserker is owned by Gibraltar, but Abiteth was its original creator. He is also in possession of...
[i][hider=Orcish Cleaver][img]https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/7a/bd/55/7abd552d67805001c22d33a8737e5d1a.jpg[/img][/hider][/i] An heirloom from Gibraltar's homelands and one of the few items he has insisted NOT to be upgraded. The weapon is essentially a hulking slab of metal, effective in the hands of an orc, even deadlier in the hands of a cyborg. He keeps this sword attached to his back via electro-magnetism which he can switch on and off at will.
[i][hider=Orcish Handcannon][img]http://img09.deviantart.net/3a58/i/2010/067/7/0/30mm_handcannon_prototype_by_king_of_pirates.png[/img][/hider][/i]: A larger than normal hand cannon, quite a bit heftier too, fires similar 'shredder' rounds like his Auto cannon.
[i][hider=Sedater Dart:][img]http://orig07.deviantart.net/af91/f/2011/281/d/e/de87c4cb911e69828463846771b7c6fe-d4c8m26.jpg[/img][/hider][/i] It has been made aware to Gibraltar of Abiteth's...demonic tendencies. IF she can't willingly turn herself back, as a worst case scenario, Gibraltar has permission to use a special sedative provided by the young mechanic.  This sedative is always on his person in the form of a dart shot in his wrist, and on his mech as a point-laser firing mechanism.
[i]Recharging Station:[/i] Located in Abiteth's cave, the station is more or less a casket that he 'sleeps' in to recharge his power cells. Since his upgrade, he no longer requires actual sleep, but he does put himself in a low power state, this does allow him to dream.

[b]Skills:[/b]
[i]Heart of the Warrior:[/i] The aspect of war. War is his ally and death is his brother. In the battlefield, Gibraltar is home, and the enemies he cleaves in the name of his people, his soldiers, his leaders, only strengthen his resolve.  Years of combat have honed this skill and those who witness him in action have given different descriptions.  Some have called him a monster, while others would call him an artist.
[i]Strength of the Wolf:[/i] The aspect of leadership. Wolves hunt in packs, and Gibraltar understands this terminology better than anyone. Understanding the layout of the battlefield and his enemies, Gibraltar is able to direct his troops in such a way that through overwhelming numbers, firepower, and strategic placement, victory is always within reach.
[i]Determination of the Giant:[/i] The aspect of will. In Orcish lore, the True Giants (not their spawn) were said to have bodies made of stone and a patience and will that outlived any enemy who sought to destroy them. Though his own body may not be made of stone, he has carried this ideal with him always in battle. Gibraltar has an incredibly potent determination when he sets his mind to something, he can out-wait his enemy, and strike at the perfect moment, death need not come so quickly to them, to him, or to his brothers in bloodshed.
[i]Soul of the Mechanica:[/i] The aspect of the cyborg/mech. A new embodiment, or rather an extension of one that he has found in recent years.  What kind of will does it take to make a man give up his flesh and blood? More importantly, his soul? Gibraltar's will to keep moving forward, to strip away his own humanity, to become something...else, has never left his mind.  The decision to give up his flesh and blood for metal and oil, is nothing he has ever regretted, but it is something he must never forget.  Because of this, he has the willpower to continue fighting for what he believes in, and the will to pilot his mech unlike anything ever seen before in battle.

Misc: Due to the nature of his suit, limbs or even the entire mech itself can be temporarily disabled by powerful enough magic users.[/hider]
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[center][h3]The Battle Bards[/h3][/center]

[hider=The Brother]
[b]Name:[/b] Elias Eurona
[b]Alias/Nickname:[/b] Ash

[b]Appearance:[/b]
[img]http://i.imgur.com/OTgBnIM.jpg[/img]

[b]Age:[/b] 28
[b]Race:[/b] Human
[b]Rank:[/b] Artisan

[b]Personality:[/b] A rather brash, if not arrogant individual, always ready to brawl or rock out when someone is least expecting it.  His usual responses with individuals involve him either bashing heads with them, or telling them ‘smell ya later’.  His only real restraint is his sister, whom he loves and respects above all else and will listen to if she tells him ‘this is a bad idea’.  Is often overprotective of her and will not hesitate to mess up someone, who tries to mess up her.

[b]Biography/history:[/b] Born into a house of nobility with his sister Maelyn, Elias has always been considered ‘the black sheep’ in his family. Raised and expected to act in a certain way, Elias would constantly disappoint and dash the hopes of his parents, who began to treat him more cruelly as the days went on.  The only person who ever gave him the time of day was his sister, who treated him far more kindly than he ever treated her growing up. Despite Elias’ ‘disappointments’ he always had a home, that is, until he took it too far one day and his parents disowned him, throwing him out of the house; Maelyn followed him willingly.
From that day on the two looked out for each other, bonded and became close and fast friends. They joined a travelling gypsy group where Elias learned how to play the guitar from the gypsy leader, Firion, and learned how to use said guitar to channel his magic through. After travelling with the group for several years, going to many distant places and learning new things, the two found their home at the tower of stars, their they became knights.

[b]Reason for recruitment:[/b] “Wherever my sister goes, [b]I go[/b]”

[b]Strength of Will:[/b] Potent Will

[b]Magic:[/b]
[i]Bardic Sword (Force Magic):[/i] Employs a wide range of offensive magical spells that range from the elemental to psionic, though most of his attacks involve sonic energy.
[i]Inspirational Ballad:[/i] Inspires other warriors to fight for what they believe in, making them fight harder, faster and stronger (can only be done with Maelyn)
[i]Tattoos of Protection:[/i] Personally can’t stand to wear a shirt (makes him feel claustrophobic), so he had his body all tatted up with enchanted ink to give him the same kind of armor and protection as any other soldier on the field. Also allows his body temperature to remain at a comfortable 72 degrees fahrenheit, regardless of weather conditions.

[b]God relations:[/b] N/A

[b]Tech:[/b] 
[i]The Right Eye[/i] - A bionic/magical item, allows him to see anything the wearer of ‘The Left  Eye’ sees, but only if the wearer allows it.

[b]Possessions/items/property:[/b] [hider=Himintelgja][img]https://slm-assets2.secondlife.com/assets/5902002/view_large/artist%20gladiator_053.jpg?1342141583[/img]
An electric guitar and Elias’ weapon of choice.  Allows him to channel his bardic magic and it doubles as a battleaxe when he gets into close-quarter-combat.[/hider]

[b]Skills:[/b]
[i]Brawler[/i] - Many a drunken moon has passed to hone the skills of this fist fighter.  He doesn’t have formal training, but he’s dealt and been dealt enough blows to know what hurts and what doesn’t.
[i]Axe Smasher[/i] - Self taught skill, basically figured out how to swing his axe to cut down his enemies without cutting himself.
[i]Metal Head[/i] - Learned to love the metal, can play most everything from power to death. Learned from the gypsy Firion.

[b]Misc:[/b] Absolutely, cannot stand to wear a shirt, pretty much refuses to, they make him feel claustrophobic.  Armor is even worse.[/hider]
[hider=The Sister]
[b]Name:[/b] Maelyn Eurona
[b]Alias/Nickname:[/b] Frost

[b]Appearance:[/b] 
[img]http://i.imgur.com/iorOHwp.jpg[/img]

[b]Age:[/b] 29
[b]Race:[/b] Human
[b]Rank:[/b] Artisan

[b]Personality:[/b] Kind, elegant, unafraid. These characteristics embody the alluring beauty that is Maelyn Eurona. Ever since she was a child, Maelyn has always wanted to bring a smile to others, or help those who needed it the most. Despite her brother’s rather aggressive nature, she loves him dearly and always tries to steer him on towards the right path, or at the very least reconsider the actions he’s about to commit. Some would call her ‘Elias’ Keeper’ and she would sometimes agree, always believing, that no matter how strong he was, that he needed her help most of all.

[b]Biography/history:[/b] Born into nobility with her brother Elias, Maelyn was always considered ‘the favored child’. She grew up under her household with high expectations and most every time not only succeeded those expectations, but went above and beyond them as well. She studied hard and learned well, performed the violin with skill and mastery, and grew up learning to love ‘the arts’ plays, dramas, literature of all kinds. Despite how proud she made her parents, they always scolded her for looking after or standing up for her brother, considering him to be nothing more than a waste of her time; but she saw something more.  
Over the years she would try to get close to her brother, only to be pushed aside and yet she never gave up hope that one day, they would become the best of friends; that day came sooner than she could have ever anticipated. When her parents finally had enough of Elias and kicked him out, Maelyn defied her family heritage and joined him, angry that they would disown their only son because he didn’t live up to their expectations.  This act of defiance would have her disowned as well, though she never regretted her decision to follow after her brother.
They eventually stumbled upon a gypsy caravan and traveled with them, learning things of the world and bonding ever closer with each other, for Maelyn, this was a dream come true. When she began playing for the caravan, her music was well accepted and greatly appreciated, the caravan’s Shamaness, Alara, took Maelyn under her wing to help her unlock her hidden potential and channel her magic through her violin. As the years passed and their travels continued, the two would eventually find themselves at the tower of stars, where they have remained ever since.

[b]Reason for recruitment:[/b] “There are those who could use our help, and I feel the Knights of the Tower is my best chance to help those who need it with our unique skillset.”

[b]Strength of Will:[/b] Potent Will
[b]Magic:[/b]
[i]Bardic Shield (Abjuration/Conjuration):[/i] Employs a wide array of defensive spells to protect and heal herself and those around her.
[i]Inspirational Ballad:[/i] Inspires other warriors to fight for what they believe in, making them fight harder, faster and stronger (can only be done with Elias)
[hider=Rings of the WIld Shaper][img]http://image.dhgate.com/albu_838369695_00/1.0x0.jpg[/img]
A golden wrist ring forming many rings to symbolize the circles of life and the chains that bind all living things together. Uses these to call upon the spirits of nature for guidance and protection.[/hider]

[b]God relations:[/b] Thandaralisad, The Wild Bringer, though she doesn’t necessarily adhere to him or his practices, she respects his nature and all living things. Knows him through a series of spirit animals taught to her by Alara, the Gypsy Shamaness.

[b]Tech:[/b] 
[i]”The Left Eye”[/i] - A bionic/magical item, allows her to see anything the wearer of ‘The Right Eye’ sees, but only if the wearer allows it.

[b]Possessions/items/property:[/b]
[hider=Silver Tear][img]http://i.imgur.com/wrmtt2f.jpg[/img]
A specialized violin that allows Maelyn to channel her bardic spells.  The bow doubles as a rapier, the point being sharp enough for penetration, while the monomolecular filament of the string allows for slashing.  The violin itself can be used as a type of shield.[/hider]
[i]Bond of Moon and Stars:[/i] Maelyn’s favorite book, the only possession she took (stole) with her when she left her home. It is a five act play written by a famous playwright, whose name has been lost to history.  The story is several centuries old, but tells of a forbidden love between a lowly hellspawn and a fae lady of nobility during a time of war. She’s read the story so many times she has the lines memorized by heart and often times you’ll find her quoting lines from it.

[b]Skills:[/b]
[i]Classical Violinist:[/i] A skill she has honed from a very young age, at her parent’s behest, though even without it, the violin is an instrument Maelyn has always adored.
[i]Culturally Inclined:[/i] Has a vast knowledge of different cultures and their arts, literature and songs, most notably that of human and fae civilizations.
[i]En Garde!:[/i] Another skill her parents forced her to learn, though it is a skill she has come to be grateful for.  Trained in the art of fencing and swordplay, most notably with a Rapier and Saber. During her time with the gypsies she continued to improve that skill with Alara’s son, Gabriel.

[b]Misc:[/b] Absolutely loves the arts (dramas, literature, art, etc.) and takes any opportunity she can to learn more of any culture’s arts and share that knowledge with others if they would like to know..[/hider]