[hider=Mage: Gabriel of Marvik] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/h0eAqIV.png[/img][/center] [center][sub]Art by [url=https://numyart.deviantart.com/][color skyblue]Numyart[/color][/url][/sub][/center] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/6O0zL41.png[/img][/center] [indent][indent][indent]Tall and muscular, Gabriel has the tell-tale physique of many from the lower class in Grenheim, though far more well-built due to his proficiency with the bow. His back muscles in particular are extremely defined from lifelong use of a hunting bow and far stronger than one would expect from constant training to remain the ranged, apex predator in his neck of the woods. Many jagged scars marred his tanned skin; most were from close encounters with wildlife, as part of his occupation. His dark hair is coarse and unruly, kept long and would often cover his eyes if he let it down. Most of time, he kept it tied back with a string. Working often with a bow has produced deft but calloused fingers, which also bear many scars from formative years training with a butcher knife. There isn’t much to say about his usual clothing. As a simple villager, he only owns a few sets of clothes to his name, most are simple linen tunics and pants. One fixed feature of his appearance is a somewhat tattered fur coat, mostly due to the harsh winters of his village. Leather boots and gloves were also frequent accessories, even when he isn’t out in the woods. Around his waist is a well worn leather belt, from which hangs his hunting knife and a small pouch for essentials. [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/lcg8x31.png[/img][/center] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/EqCbPEA.png[/img][/center] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/EFL8kma.png[/img][/center] A hunter’s son, Gabriel grew up in an isolated cottage with his father. One of his earlier memories was of the hunt: the smell of spilled blood and deer musk, his father’s warm laughter and the weight of the kill on his shoulders as they carried it back. Even in his younger years, Gabriel was withdrawn. He had always preferred to explore the woods around him rather than seeking companions. Then Arden came into his life. The boy was a scion of a noble family, and yet somehow he managed to befriend the stoic Gabe. On the winter of his 16th year, his father passed away, his body finally succumbed to an old sickness. Gabriel did not mourn the man for long; that winter had been long and harsh, and he had to work to keep himself fed. Naturally, he inherited his father’s cottage and his occupation. For years, he lived the hermit life; only travelling to the nearby village to restock on necessary supplies and barter his catch with the steady visits from Arden. Aside from that, most of his days were spent in the woods, setting up traps and tracking down new quarry. Together, they maintained a tentative routine: Arden would come over for dinner several times a week, sharing whatever meagre meals Gabriel had cooked up while bringing over delicacies to share with the hunter. After an act of defiance that cost Arden his own position, Gabriel took him in, letting the scion stay with him until the day they were finally located for the bonding ritual. [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/IpDvdwM.png[/img][/center] Gabriel is best described as cold, standoffish and completely unsociable. He seemed entirely ruled by his logic, rarely expressing or acting on his emotions. With the exception of Arden, the hunter often prefers to spend his time doing his own things, rather than being around other people. He rarely speaks in the company of strangers too, and this attribute clearly affects his ability to work in a group. Because of his preference for solitude and autonomy, he also dislikes being dependent on someone or following orders, though he does make an attempt to keep things cordial. It doesn’t mean the same thing as engaging in conversations, though. [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/6LVuKM6.png[/img][/center] [center]Very very very platonic friendship. He cares deeply for Arden, despite what he shows (or doesn't).[/center] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/M1AAcKT.png[/img][/center] [center]Arden Harwell[/center] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/wBaY5eF.png[/img][/center] [center]Located on the front of his left hip. Glows faintly with a soft hue of mixed blues, purples, and greens.[/center] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/M49Nb1O.png[/img][/center] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/lcg8x31.png[/img][/center] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/ZoYsFQy.png[/img][/center] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/ki4IDRW.png[/img][/center] A hunter by trade, Gabriel wields a recurve bow. He quite used to stalking and firing while crouching down in tall bushes, so when he engages enemies, expect him to employ a similar technique: he will attempt to keep his distance and take them by surprise. [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/omm3G2a.png[/img][/center] [center]Recurve bows, arrows and bow-related equipment. Hunting knife.[/center] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/SAcg8Aq.png[/img][/center] He’s a commoner by birth. So, he’s quite poor, doesn’t know how to read and has never actually seen a horse close up. His combat experience is restricted to just wildlife; though there was scuffles with humans before. Regardless, Gabriel isn't exactly a seasoned fighter. [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/lcg8x31.png[/img][/center] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/EcMFeF2.png[/img][/center] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/p1FUKk8.png[/img][/center] [center]Devotion.[/center] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/7CNPbos.png[/img][/center] All of Gabriel’s spells are focused around empowering and drawing strength from his partner. Therefore, they can only affect Arden as of the moment. [color skyblue][b]Blood In The Water[/b][/color] [i]Throwing Arden into a murderous rage, greatly increasing his strength, speed and stamina. Yet, this spell is also draining on both him and Arden, though at different time interval. For Gabriel, the exhaustion worsens as the spell is maintained (lasting as long 20-30 minutes at a stretch, though that would be pushing Gabe's limits very hard), while for Arden, it hits him all at once when he gets out of beast form.[/i] [color skyblue][b]What's Mine Is Yours[/b][/color] [i]Transferring all of Arden’s current wounds onto him. When this spell is used, Gabriel gains a minor healing factor, allowing him to recover at a glacial pace. Yes, he can kill himself with this ability. [/i] [color skyblue][b]Through Thick And Thin[/b][/color] [i]The closer Gabriel is to his knight, the stronger he is, surpassing even the feats of lifelong, competitive athletes, though it doesn't extend into anything egregiously "superhuman" (lifting around 1000 lbs. at peak spell effect and running at roughly 20-30 miles per hour). Basically, his physical prowess is enhanced by Arden's presence. [/i] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/lcg8x31.png[/img][/center] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/UG0kZza.png[/img][/center] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/oZv10hi.png[/img] … [img]https://i.imgur.com/4J4m7vw.png[/img] People. [img]https://i.imgur.com/wXmUa7k.png[/img] His job. [img]https://i.imgur.com/kE59e59.png[/img] [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4dbhX5c36A][color skyblue]Shoot me down.[/color][/url] /// [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28T5N7Z-02c][color skyblue]Broken bones.[/color][/url] [img]https://i.imgur.com/2AwwepK.png[/img] Nope. [img]https://i.imgur.com/lcg8x31.png[/img][/center][/indent][/indent][/indent] [/hider]