I've discussed this in pm with [@Arthanus], so don't mind the random CS lobbing!

[hider=Acrius][center][h3]Acrius Stroude[/h3][/center]

[center][hider=Appearance][img]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D2A1rZtUwAMogf6.jpg[/img][/hider][/center]
[b]Race:[/b] Human
[b]Gender:[/b] Male
[b]Age:[/b] 21

Appearance: Acrius stands at 5’9” with an athletic, wiry build. His baby face makes others assume he's younger than he is. He has piercing, amber-orange eyes that seem to pierce through you.
 
[b]Bio:[/b]
Acrius is an orphan from the Grand Empire. From youth he's had to feed himself, usually in the form of begging, working and, at worst, stealing. He wasn't exactly good at most things; failing at even basic tasks causing him to get fired rather quickly. One thing he was good at, however, was fighting. From youth he's been in countless scraps. It was like Acrius had a talent for it, and he would leverage this talent.

Despite being a no-name, he was able make a name for himself using his martial prowess. Acrius was usually hired for escorting, guarding, and even bolstering forces during small skirmishes over nobles over land disputes. His name would echo throughout the Grand Empire when a no-named 18 year old boy was able to win a grand gladiatorial tournament against a fairly renowned, fan-favorite knight. Many say the battle was an awe-inspiring display of swordsmanship and grit.

By a stroke of luck, his highness Leonidas Lionheart was in the royal observatory and watched this fight. Acrius himself didn't know what the grand prize was, only entering for the tournament for, well, fighting. Apparently, the grand prize was to directly serve under Prince Leonidas. Acrius was surprised at this. Some no-name vagrant swordsman serving the crowned prince. But maybe... just maybe this was the sense of purpose he was looking for. Since then he has faithfully served the prince for three years.

[b]Personality quirks:[/b]
Acrius has a certain love for the battlefield. The smell, feel, and atmosphere of a battlefield feels like home. Needless to say, he loves a good duel. It's only during fights where his emotions are unrestrained. Outside of battle he's fairly different. Due to being an orphan he couldn't write or read; he also had a very rough and openly defiant nature. He even questioned those undoubtedly above him in ranking. Most of this has been beaten out by Leonidas, who forced him to educate himself and 'fix up his manners'. While he can now read and write, he is still fairly rough and tumble with his manners.

Ideal - Follow Leonidas to help achieve his ideal while trying to become the best swordsman in the Grand Empire.
Flaw – Is unable to take a loss without sulking.

[b]Bonds:[/b][list][*][i]Leonidas Lionheart:[/i] Sworn to serve the prince until death. Is directly under the prince's order. Considered a close friend and confidant.[*][i]Lancelot Grimoire:[/i] Lancelot is one of Acrius' intense rivals. Lancelot could also be considered a prodigy, atleast by Acrius' standard. He is shown to be able to easily keep up and trade blows with Acrius. However, Lancelot doesn't have as much interest in the blade compared to Acrius and does it as a 'hobby'. This fact irritates Acrius to no end, seeing as they're still equal despite his endless training.[/list]

[b]Friends/Acquaintances:[/b][list][*][i]Siegfried Lightbringer:[/i] They have a working relationship due to Acrius' friendship with Leonidas. Siegfried has personally beat in some manners and respect into Acrius due to his discourtesy.[/list]

[b]Fighting style:[/b] Acrius is versed in different weapons but he is most proficient with a two-handed longsword, which he's used since he was old enough to lift a weapon. 

[b]Equipment:[/b][list][*]Partial plate with leather and chain-mail underneath[*]A two-handed longsword with a gold and blue colours and etchings.[*]A smaller short-sword for emergencies.[*]Standard ration supplies.[/list]

[b]Skills/Abilities:[/b][list][*]Martial Prowess: Acrius can be considered a prodigy in this field. He is easily able to learn and pick up weapons.[*]Flame Magic: Acrius has shown affinity for flame magic but needs further training, only being able to do basic spells such as a simple fireball or engulfing his weapon in flames.[*]Mending: Due to his propensity for fights, he's learned how to do basic, emergency medical procedures on himself and others. He's even once cauterized his own wounds with flame magic.[/list]

[b]Other:[/b]
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- Is oddly popular amongst women back in the empire, which confuses him as he makes no attempt to flirt or serenade women.

-=Rules=-

1. Listen to the GM(s), If you have a complaint tell me. I am not an evil dictator and if I am wrong I will admit it.
2. Romance and Gore allowed, But keep it in good taste and in site rules
3. Now not all characters will play nice with each other I understand that, but keep the disputes in the RP not in OOC
4. Be civilized and polite please
5. All basic RP rules apply to this roleplay: Power playing, Meta gaming, and others are not allowed.
6. The story isn't exactly set, if you have an idea for a mission feel free to pm me the details and I'll try to work it in.
7. Copy the rules into a Hider in the "other" of your cs so I know you read them.
8. Get into your character's skin become him or her as you are playing have fun and give us insight into their thoughts.
9. Try to keep active, in both the IC and OOC pages please. And even if you don't have anything to say, at least read the OOC[/hider][/hider]