[@Rai], here's my CS, although I still need to decide on appearance and also flesh out the history (which is in outline form currently). Let me know your thoughts :) [hider=Czigani Veranieth Hanoxx | Tyro] [b]Name:[/b] Czigani Veranieth Hanoxx [b]Age:[/b] Early twenties, a fledgling really... [b]Bloodline:[/b] Tyro (Fire & Earth) [b]Group:[/b] Former member of the [i]Sureiya/Dragon Slayers[/i], any recognition within the guild has been stripped since her self-imposed exile. Physique/Appearance: (WIP) [b]Weapons:[/b] Rapier, secured in a leather belt sheath, and two daggers, crossed and secured in the rear of her belt. One of the daggers is used for parrying if needed. She also, as of late, carries a quarterstaff used for travelling as well as a means to defend herself. [b]Abilities:[/b] A duelist by nature, Czigani has gained substantial skill and knowledge of swordplay, specifically with the rapier-style of weapon and an off-hand parrying dagger. She specializes in calculated defense techniques, in order to wear down her opponent and leave them open for a winning strike. She could be considered above average, with much room to grow with the right instructor... Unarmed combat, while skilled, is very much second rate comparatively, and is focused more so on defensive and disarming opponents. Hunting and tracking were staple disciplines within her family, and she is considered above average in these skill sets, as well as building and maintaining traps for particular targets. Highly resistant direct flames and heat for a short period of time [b]Weakness:[/b] Impaired Vision - Her right eye was badly damaged in a duel, resulting in very poor peripheral vision from that side, and some level of difficulty gauging distance overall, but she is learning to overcome the handicap. [b][ Spells ][/b] [b]Fire Based:[/b] Fire Touch - cause small objects to set fire with a mere touch, generally uses this spell on her weapons. [b]Earth Based:[/b] [i]Volcanic Stone skin[/i] - for brief periods of time, her skin can be as tough as the hardest stone, and hot to the touch [i]GeoKinesis[/i] - With enough mental focus, surrounding stone matter can be manipulated. [i]Earth Meld[/i] - by laying down on the ground, the body can sink into the surrounding earth, thereby hiding her physical form. Heart rate slows and the body goes into a kind of hibernation for a short period of time. Can even travel short distances as long as there are no large impassable obstructions. (i.e. a wall) [b]Pet:[/b] None currently. Her previous pet was captured and killed while she was still in hiding within Fotia. [b]Experience:[/b] Aside from an excellent academic education, she was taught several variations of hand-to-hand combat and swordplay by her uncle, the King of Fotia, Magnix Hanoxx. In addition, seeing great progress in his niece, Hanoxx trained her in the ways of the Dragon Hunter, which landed her a place within the Sureiya after her first successful kill. She has also held the title of “Duelist” as being one of the kingdom’s leaders in one-on-one dueling competitions. [b]Motivation:[/b] Truth and Survival. Czigani has seen enough corruption within her own family, specifically dark dealings in slavery and oppression, and seeks to end the slave trade if that is even possible... [b]Birthplace:[/b]The upper echelons of Fotia society [b]History:[/b] (outline for now) - As niece to King Magnix Hanoxx -his sister’s daughter- Czigani’s life was anything but private. Seemed many people knew of what she was doing in her private life. - Czi isn’t afraid to speak her mind, especially against things she doesn’t agree with... - Doesn’t agree with the abuse and trafficking of young Fotian girls, many of whom are being taken to other kingdoms or beyond. -Ends up in heated argument with one of the well-known traders (who is also buying and selling young females) during a visit to the market, and, in her anger, she slits his throat. -She is arrested, thrown in dungeon where she spends several days -The King is furious as that particular trader was bringing in massive wealth and opening up better trade routes, etc. -The trader was also one of his cousin’s children, so they wanted to exact revenge on Cziagni -Hanoxx decided there was going to be a trial held, and the brother of the one killed would be the challenger. (He was an accomplished gladiatorial combatant) -They fight, she is slashed across the face by a hidden poison dagger, and knocked down to the ground, but Hanoxx calls it before the death blow. -She is then scheduled for execution the next day -Close relative visits her cell and advises her that the royal meeting is taking place and the airships will be leaving for Vrondi. -The key to the cell is left behind and Czi escapes, sneaking onto the airship heading for Vrondi. -There, she flees into the forest... [/hider]