[hider=The Sword of Cerberus][hr][hr][center][color=Indianred][h1][b]A J A X[/b][/h1][/color] [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/654438713455149084/938771128564977684/IMG_0392.png[/img][/center][hr][hr] [color=Indianred][B]| AGE |[/B][/color] [color=darkgray][INDENT]???[/INDENT][/color] [color=Indianred][B]| APPEARANCE |[/B][/color] [color=darkgray][INDENT]*Appears physically to be in his late twenties to early thirties. *Height - 6’ *Weight - 200 lbs *Build - Athletic *Hair Color - Black *Eye Color - Light Brown *Casual Attire - Tops will vary, but always with long pants and boot combinations. Often prepared for action, even if not mission related.[hider=*Combat Attire]Body armor designed to protect against cutting/piercing damage specifically. Favors free movement but balances at least enough durability to survive other AB revenant attacks. The coat is more for the elements, to defend against short bursts of extreme heat or cold, as well as most chemical attacks. The most durable pieces of his attire is his torso, boots, and most importantly his mask. [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/654438713455149084/939053941600165938/IMG_0405.jpg[/img][/hider][/INDENT][/color] [color=Indianred][B]| PERSONALITY |[/B][/color] [color=darkgray][INDENT]| Analytical | Sentimental/Self-Critical | Iron-Willed | Honest | Wrathful | Reserved[/INDENT][/color] [color=Indianred][B]| BLOOD CODE |[/B][/color] [color=darkgray][INDENT]Type AB - Deemed one of the more potent AB revenants, Ajax likely has the most well-rounded set of physical enhancements. If anything were to stick out, however, it’d likely be his agility and dexterity. He possesses a surprising amount of muscle memory from his ‘former’ life, which enables him to both understand and control his body better than most of his peers. Compounded with this is his relationship to the parasite, which can send his regenerative abilities and pain tolerance into overdrive under certain circumstances. His color code is scarlet.[/INDENT][/color] [color=Indianred][B]| BACKGROUND |[/B][/color] [color=darkgray][INDENT][i][sub][sub][color=red]Ajax Plight Your little girl seemed so happy that day. Smiled bright, You’d never notice how the sky was so grey. Wrapped tight, In your arms is where you promised she’d stay. That night, you knew how she would swell your pride up one day. It’d all fall into place, you saw it all in her face. She just started her race, you’ll have taught her to pace. You’ll plan it all, it'd be great, or you thought so but wait. Was it God? Was it fate? Why were they calling so late? They gave a time and a date, claimed to double the rate. Although you knew it was bait, you still needed the plate. You feel the heat of self hate, yet don’t know why you’re irate. Your heart is fraught with the weight? Must be your conscience, you say? Your family all vanishing, that you’re the cause of their state? Your blurry memory’s essentially the cause of debate. It makes it hard to translate, this type of trauma’s innate. For now I’m sorry to say, our time is up for today.[/color][/sub][/sub] ||Ajax has been around for a lot longer than his physical age as a revenant would imply. ||Rumor has been that he was one of the first combat revenants inducted by Cerberus. ||In that time, he has learned much and been on many crusades against the Lost. This has landed him high in the ranks, reputable enough to be nicknamed the Sword of Cerberus before the Miasma Rage. ||He has accumulated some memories, causing him to suffer night terrors of things that may have happened near the great collapse. ||A direct counter to those memories though, is the fact that he remembers a family that he had, whose fate is ultimately unknown to him. Although unsure why, a feeling within leaves him inclined to believe they survived. ||Determined to find out, Ajax hunts for vestiges to piece together his fractured memories to paint the picture in hopes of following where they went.[/i][/INDENT][/color] [color=Indianred][B]| $KILLS / #EQUIPMENT |[/B][/color] [color=darkgray][INDENT]$Martial Artistry - His muscle memory determines that he is most naturally suited to martial arts, drastically shortening the journey of ‘relearning’ them during his time under Cerberus. He has exhibited moves relating to Wushu, Muay Thai, and Krav Maga among others in his fighting style. As far as melee weapons are concerned, he has an affinity for swords, whether one or two handed. $Marksmanship - Although not his specialty, he is no slouch in terms of accuracy with a variety of ranged weapons. He tends to be better with weapons that have slower fire rates, taking more to ‘archaic’ weapon styles. $Free-Parkourist - His agility in tandem with his body control allows him to traverse different landscapes with speed, fluidity, and efficiency. $Multilingual - Despite settlements being few and far between, it helps to be able to understand several languages anyway. Most of which he studied through the time he’s been a revenant, but there are a few that he seems to inherently understand possibly by obscured memory. $Hunting Detective - A combination of senses and experience make it easy to track and find things. Moreover, his experience on the field along with training has enabled him to use logic and evidence to put together situations, scenes, and POIs even when there is only little to work with. He has quickly made these traits become a vital skill, given his goal of trying to find his family. $Drawing - In a world where memory is short, he’s found a hobby in chronicling things that he’s seen or thought about through pictures. #[i]Blade[/i]ma$ter - Among Ajax’ most distinguished of skills is his ability to wield swords. The most unique thing about him in particular though, is the capability of juggling a third blade, essentially tri-wielding one-handed swords. He usually only carries [url= https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/654438713455149084/942434156703514624/IMG_0431.png]a specialized double-edged jian[/url], but the amount and types of swords equipped can vary with the danger involved in the current mission. He also typically carries two curved knives on his person in different locations for quick access. #Shurikens - Although seeming a little redundant at first, he has varying types of trick shurikens that he carries with him. Stakes are pipe bombs, Stars are acidic, and the curved knives double as extra sharp boomerangs for reuse.[/INDENT][/color] [table][row][cell][table][row][cell][center][img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/654438713455149084/938778467384836096/IMG_0399.jpg[/img][/center][/cell][/row][/table][/cell][/row][/table] [color=Indianred][B]| LIMITATIONS AND WEAKNESSES |[/B][/color] [color=darkgray][INDENT]Miasma Rage - Ajax is particularly vulnerable to the substance as he’s been exposed to a lot of it during the years. There have been many instances where he’s almost been Lost but strangely opposed to what usually happens, Ajax doesn’t succumb to a manic frenzy. Instead, it is channeled into a violent outburst that he is capable of recovering from. Reports indicate that in the field, he used the Rage to clear a battlefield of Lost without friendly fire before passing out. It is theorized that his aforementioned enigmatic relationship to the BOR in his system is the source, but tests have not confirmed or denied anything. What is known is that Ajax undergoes these bursts when exposed to even small amounts of the chemical, making his mask vital in particular. Bayonette Range - While capable of using the weapon, his accuracy with it is highly limited on how long he has to aim it when at long range. In the short range, he finds it redundant, and uses the other projectiles that he carries that he is more accurate with, thus he never carries a rifle. CQC Flaw - Being that he is a close quarters sort of fighter, it leaves him more vulnerable to his mask getting damaged. Although previous situations where he’s gone into his Miasma Rage have proven to have little to no friendly casualties, there’s no telling when the day will come that changes the statistic. Shurikens - Can feasibly only carry about 20 at a time, majority of which stored on the inside of his coat: 6 acidic stars, 4 bomb stakes, 6 regular shuriken, 4 regular stakes. Critical strikes are crucial with the regular versions, or they would be otherwise impractical for combatting the Lost.[/INDENT][/color] [color=Indianred][b]| NOTES |[/b][/color] [color=darkgray][indent]Ajax always carries a [url=https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/654438713455149084/939454211287035924/20220205_043444.jpg]small drawing[/url] he made of the girl most prominent in his memory on his person at all times.[/indent][/color] [center][youtube]https://youtu.be/2zVEjEEqhKI[/youtube][/center][/hider] [hider=The Connections of Ajax][hr][hr][center][color=red][h1][b]A J A X[/b][/h1][/color][/center][hr][hr] [color=gray][b]Role in the team: [color=ed1c24]The Floor General[/color][/b] 💔 [i]Ex-friends/lovers/enemies[/i] ♥️🤍🤍🤍 [i]Neutral[/i] ♥️♥️🤍🤍 [i]Acquaintances [/i] ♥️♥️♥️🤍 [i]Friends[/i] ♥️♥️♥️♥️ [i]Close friends[/i] ❤️‍🔥 [i]Lovers[/i] [center] [h3][color=Indianred][i]Erik[/i][/color][/h3] ♥️♥️♥️♥️ [i]The history of Erik and Ajax run deep, all the way back to being on the Provisional Government’s task force, Cerberus. They were on the same squad, with Ajax having taught Erik the ways of the blade. If there is anyone who the Sword trusts implicitly, both in and out of battle, it is him. As such, Erik is one of the few that Ajax has told about the true nature of life’s mission. Out of everyone he knows, Erik is likely the closest thing to blood family Aj has; a brother from another mother, yet born in blood.[/i] [h3][color=Olivedrab][I]Poppy[/i][/color][/h3] ♥️♥️♥️♥️ [i]Interestingly, his relationship to Poppy is closer than to Akaia, despite meeting them around the same time. He deeply relates to her feeling to find someone, and the two usually go to great lengths to inform the other of potential clues. The sort of bond that they formed, eventually led them sharing their memories about the people they are searching for. As such, Poppy is someone Ajax is comfortable confiding in about what he remembers and the abnormalities of his condition. In turn, he is perfectly willing to, and has, done the same for her. If Erik is a brother to him, Poppy would be sister-like.[/i] [h3][color=Indianred][I]Cerise[/i][/color][/h3] ♥️♥️♥️♥️ [i]As the first recruit to their squad, Cerise holds a special place in Ajax’s heart. There are many things in his time around her that he’s learned about himself that he never would have from Cerberus. It wouldn’t be out of place to see Ajax spending his leisure time listening to her play piano. Her kind and gentle nature in these tough times makes him believe in the purpose of their group. The Sword sees these traits as rare among revenants, something that must be protected. She is too innocent and too trusting, despite her years of running with him and Erik. Ajax is always on guard to assure no one takes advantage of her heart; woe betide any who would try.[/I] [h3][color=Khaki][I]Lysandra[/i][/color][/h3] ♥️♥️♥️🤍/❤️‍🔥 [i]The friendship of Ajax and Lysandra is a curious one. On the surface, it appears that the two have something of a rivalry. Despite typically being more calculated and adaptive, the insufferable woman manages to pull out a more contentious side of him. Lys‘ insistence of her own strategy and brainpower often clash with Ajax’s instincts and experience, especially while in the field. Given time, though, their confrontations have become more like back and forth banter. With years of interaction though, the Sword came to understand her perspective more. Her strong personality, as well as inklings of this rare other side to Lys, prompt [i]emotional responses[/i] that he isn’t sure how to interpret. For now, he simply doesn’t address them, though more insightful in his dealings with her.[/i] [h3][color=Olivedrab][I]Akaia[/i][/color][/h3] ♥️♥️♥️🤍 [i]As unorthodox as Akaia is, even for a Sidhe, Ajax doesn’t seem much fazed and gets along with her just fine. Though much of their friendship resonates through Cerise, he finds interest in her quirks, such as her pet crow as well as her various means of communication. In fact, she’s part of how he was able to put together the fact that there are languages he remembers innately. They are not the closest per se but, as he’s gotten to know her over the years, the Sword cares for Akaia and respects her capability.[/i] [h3][color=Indianred][I]Dallas[/i][/color][/h3] ♥️♥️🤍🤍 [i]Although not knowing the man for long, ultimately, he has merited a measure of Ajax’s respect. The trait of protecting the weak, no matter the cost, is an admirable quality. What the Sword is wary of, is his foolhardy approach. In this world, the good die young, and the reckless get Lost. Both results are only a matter of time for someone like Dallas as far as Ajax is concerned. The Sword holds hope that the man will recognize that before it’s too late.[/i] [h3][color=Khaki][I]Desmond[/i][/color][/h3] ♥️♥️🤍🤍 [i]In a world where humans are no longer the apex predator, the capable ones stand out. They haven’t interacted much in the month he’s been on the squad but they are seemingly on positive terms. As one of the few humans of the group, even more asa frontline fighter, the Sword keeps watch over him as a team is as strong as its weakest link. Although unquantifiably younger and less experienced than him, Ajax respects Desmond’s warrior spirit.[/I] [h3][color=Indianred][I]Ionna[/i][/color][/h3] ♥️♥️🤍🤍 [i]It is strange, the nostalgic sort of fondness that Ajax has for this childish revenant. This abnormal soft side of the Sword could be considered a weakness, as he’s less critical of her than most strangers and outsiders. Despite only knowing her only days, his mind associates Ionna with his familial memories. Although she looks nothing like the little girl he searches for, he feels the urge to protect Ionna in a similar way.[/i] [h3][color=Indianred][I]Vincent[/i][/color][/h3] ♥️🤍🤍🤍 [i]Ajax is not usually the type to judge someone, though Vincent irks him. He seems to radiate the same red flags that Dallas has, yet worse. The boy has so far displayed a lack of forethought before his actions; A fighter but not much more. So far, he’s been surviving, which many others cannot say. However, the Sword has seen many who were Lost to their bravery, and hopes that Vincent’s time on the team will refine his rougher edges.[/i] [/center][/color][/hider]