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[u][b]Name[/b][/u]: Jarde Devaron
[u][b]Age[/b][/u]: 17
[u][b]Gender[/b][/u]: Male
[u][b]Race[/b][/u]: Human

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*He has a hood he can pull over his head to conceal his face
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[u][b]Personality[/b][/u]:
Jarde is a playful person that gets a kick in lightening the mood and cracking jokes. A man of unity and harmony, he dislikes it when tensions boil up and will try to dispel it with a precise, well-crafted joke or humorous remark. However, even this friendliness has limits and will generally avoid the company of foul people.

He likes to give people nicknames but very rarely calls people derogatory terms, even if they are getting on his nerves. Those words are reserved for those who anger him greatly. And nothing angers him more greatly than harm, physical or emotional, coming to those he loves. Speaking of his love, he knows he doesn't know what to say to her or how to act around her but keeps himself calm by reminding himself of reality.

In battle, he tends to be quiet and focuses much of his thoughts into the situation. This is so because battles are matters of life and death and screwing up in one could lead to very painful regrets.

[u][b]Brief Backstory[/b][/u]:
Jarde is a regular commoner in Thaln born to a farmer family. Still, that did not stop young Jarde from hearing and dreaming of the great knights of Thaln, especially the Iron Rose Knights. However, his status as a mere commoner regularly reminded him that it was unlikely for him to rise above his station.

However, one festival in a city and he saw a girl whose beauty captured his heart. Unfortunately, she was of noble birth, making it almost impossible for young Jarde to talk to her. But another noble in birth but not noble in soul, proudly declared that he was going to make the young lady his as if she was property. This angered Jarde greatly and the commoner boy publicly challenged the young, haughty noble some time later.

Jarde thought the fates were on his side. After all, was he not defending the dignity of the young lady? But he was wrong. Skill and prowess triumphed over righteousness. Still, young Jarde put up a decent fight but his opponent's words stung at him: 

'[i]Even if you win, do you think she can be with you?[/i]'. 

Those words sapped the will from the young farmer and lead to his loss. Disappointed, battered and embittered, Jarde made way for home.

But not before an old man stopped him. The aged person observed Jarde fight and deduced he had talent that can be enhanced with skill and training. And training was offered and Jarde accepted. The old man's lessons were hard but the farmer boy endured. His body shaped to fit and his mind honed to let go of his bitterness. Several years later, Jarde was a capable fighter. Not one that relied on strength but one that relied on speed.

Then the old man suggested something unthinkable for Jarde: 

'[i]You should try to join the Iron Rose Knights.[/i]' 

The former farmer protested but the old man was adamant, saying that status did not matter to the order. Somewhere between reluctance and eagerness, Jarde learned more about the Iron Rose Knights to find out how he could properly join. As he dug through, he saw someone familiar, or rather, easily recognized as she never left his mind ever since he saw her. It was then he learned the name of the young lady now leader of the Iron Rose Knights:

Fanilly Danbalion.

[u][b]Equipment[/b][/u]:
- [url=https://i.pinimg.com/originals/df/b2/e7/dfb2e70bb364c6819b3213be52c65ea4.png]Twin Kusarigamas[/url]: A gift from the old man. They are a pair of sickles from the East. These are Jarde's main weapons.
- Gladius: A gift from Jarde's village. This expensive but sturdy blade comes handy when the Eastern sickles fail.
- Throwing Knives: A set of seven daggers. Light but sharp, perfect for hurling at short to medium distances.
- The Essence Of Koril: This strange purple gem attached to a necklace appear to bend space a bit, enough for arrows and other fast projectiles to slightly miss their mark. However, it only ever activates once and when Jarde does not see it coming.

[u][b]Skills[/b][/u]:
Jarde is very fast and can easily evade average swings and projectiles slower than an arrow from a bow. He strikes quick and at weak points in the enemy and will not hesitate to fight dirty if the going gets tough. However, his strength is lacking and he would need to get creative when facing heavily-armored or protected foes.

Being a former farmer out in the wilds, he also knows some knowledge about plants and how to track animals.
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