[center][b][h1][i][b]M[/b] a r l o w e[/i][/h1][/b][color=gray][b]“I just want to know what’s beyond that horizon.”[/b][/color] [hider=image][img] https://i.imgur.com/Da075cF.jpg[/img][/hider][/center] [b][u]Name[/u][/b] Marlowe Vallis [b][u]Age[/u][/b] 19 [u][b]Gender[/b][/u] Male [b][u]Home Sea[/u][/b] The Southern Sea [u][b]Aether Sign[/b][/u] None [u][b]Aether Abilities[/b][/u] None [b][u]Personality[/u][/b] Marlowe toes the line between naïve and ignorant many times due to his entire life being spent on the small Windward Island. That naivete tends to get him into more trouble than not, as that small-mindedness is buffeted by a brash and headstrong attitude. Marlowe has garnered a name in the Windward Island community as a bit of a dunderhead and is constantly in trouble with Chief Talu due to his [i]adventurous[/i] spirit. Beyond his more obviously childish qualities, Marlowe is a kindhearted individual. He’s apt to stop and see why a child is crying and then dash headlong into danger to help, beyond considering the danger. He also suffers from an extreme wanderlust, dreaming of what lies beyond the Southern Seas and dreams of seeing the world. That kind heart is only one side of the coin however. Marlowe does have a brash temper, only spurred on by his impulsive attitude. Speaking ill of his mother, his father or the Chief has sent him into a blind rage before, leading to [i]of course,[/i] more problems. While Marlowe does seem to have strings of bad luck following him, he does keep an upbeat attitude and a positive outlook on the future, even in dangerous situations. [b][u]History[/u][/b] [i]It is said that those children born under the dead light of an eclipse will be doomed to a cursed life, for they exist outside of the natural order of the sun and moon...[/i] Marlowe was one of the few born without an Aether sign, due to his birth during an Eclipse. According to legend, his body is unable to use aether at all. This also branded him an unlucky child only made worse by the constant onset of tragedies that befell him at a young age. Marlowe’s father was a Diver from the far seas, settling down in Windward island and marrying his mother. Growing up, Marlowe occasionally saw his father between jobs for the Diver’s guild, until his eighth birthday where a member of his father’s team returned with his father’s sword: the only memento of a fallen diver. Shortly after his father’s death, Marlowe’s own mother fell ill and died, leaving Marlowe an orphan, passed around different families of the island until it was decreed that he was the Chief’s [i]problem[/i] much to Talu Wayfinder’s chagrin. Marlowe has since grown up as the chief’s aide, helper, and constant annoyance. This isn't to say that Talu [i]hates[/i] Marlowe, but rather wishes the boy could become more mature and take his place as a true man of the island instead of a childish man with dreams of grandeur. Whilst Divers who don't use aether are not unheard of, there have never been any famous Divers who bear the birth of a cursed eclipse. Having heard stories of his father’s adventures from other sailors around the island and constantly shirking his duties to practice with the blade, Marlowe’s dreams are simply to escape the small confines of Windward Island and see the world beyond the Southern Sea’s relative safety. Marlowe's main "crew" are the younger children of the island, who find it fun to watch Marlowe practice and attempt to learn how to use his blade. His relationship with Marea is a strange one as well. Having become used to his life in isolation as a single child and orphan, upon her arrival he found himself now with a new "family" member. Of course, her calm attitude and helpful skills have endeared her to Chief Talu, whilst Marlowe's own foolish antics continue to infuriate the Chief. [b][u]Gear[/u][/b] Fisherman’s Blade: An odd blade, roughly three feet long with a hooked tip, almost like a harpoon. The blade slices through the water as easily as air and was his father’s trusty blade on many voyages. Strangely, Marlowe has never seen any other Divers or fishermen use such a weapon. The tip itself seems to be impractical as it would apparently "hook" into the hide of a beast it was stabbed into. Shell Necklace: A memento of his mother’s, it’s said to give good luck. It doesn’t seem to work for Marlowe. [b][u]Other Notes[/u][/b] -Marlowe is an excellent swimmer even for the island’s standards. He possesses great skill and has spent time training in underwater fighting. Though he lacks a rebreather than all Diver’s have, he can stay underwater for nearly six minutes with little issue. -Marlowe is semi-literate, able to read the common language but can barely write. -Marlowe has an almost perfect mental image of the surrounding island seas in the Southern Sea. [hider=theme music I guess?] [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwU0CCBMs1o[/youtube] [/hider] +++ GM's note: It's still a bit WIP, but here's how a basic profile should look.