I know the OOC is popping up sometime today, but I figured I'd drop my complete character sheet here since I've just finished, and in case I'm not quick enough on the draw for one of the warlock slots. Let me know what you think! I'm happy to change or add anything as needed. [hider=Edmund Hereward] [color=dbd9d9][h1][u][color=c42a21]E[/color]dmund [color=c42a21]H[/color]ereward[/u]__ _ _ _ _[/h1] [img]https://i.imgur.com/e6qSJSM.png[/img] [sub][h3][u]54[/u] | [u]M A L E[/u] | [u]P A R R E N C E[/u] | [u]F O R C E & B L O O D[/u] | [u]W A R L O C K[/u]__ _ _ _ _[/h3][/sub] [sub][h3][u]C H A R A C T E R I S T I C S[/u]__ _ _ _ _[/h3][/sub] [i]Edmund is an unnerving man to be in the presence of: He is taller than most men, his thin limbs and fingers giving him a ghastly silhouette when cloaked in his wardrobe of blacks and whites. Red gloves complete his sinister attire, made of fine silk paid for with blood money. He keeps his distance from others physically and emotionally, his body language remaining guarded as he speaks, his words carefully selected so as not to betray any more information than he would like. He is measured and withdrawn, a being of logic and stability. He rarely if ever reveals an emotion around others, and his parlance is taciturn and to the point. Yet, behind the veneer of the enigmatic, unsettling "Black Duke", as those close to him have come to know him—lies a man of great complexity with a startling vision for the world. Edmund's worldview hinges on a simple principle: He believes that all life, above everything else, seeks peace of mind. Humans are driven into conflict because they have perverted the natural order, demanding more than is needed. Animals will only attack when their territory—their peace of mind—is threatened. Humans, however, hold excess and desire in the most noble regard, and so endlessly pursue it at the cost of security. Thus, the goal of a noble man should be to equalise: The ideal world is one in which all people have the same, without hierarchy, existing as a collective rather than battling amongst each other. Edmund, however, acknowledges this world is not one he lives in. And so, he fights tooth and nail to ensure his peace of mind. This is his main drive: How can he stay secure, and clear his mind of worry? Thus, his moral system is one which revolves entirely around himself. He is not amoral, nor bloodthirsty: He does not enjoy killing or causing suffering, nor does he have any desire to manipulate or harm others for simple fun. However, he is not opposed to any of this should it bring him peace of mind—he will bring conflicts to an end if such a conflict would cause him anxiety, and likewise kill, lie and steal if it meant protecting his livelihood. Still, Edmund is human, and he cannot shake the twinge of remorse that strikes when he is forced to commit "evil" acts—if there is a less harmful path to take, he will opt for it. Still, he will do as he must, in the end. Though he masks it well in public, Edmund is in fact quite an emotionally turbulent individual. He is prone to mood swings, especially into anxiety and paranoia. Easily is his mind disturbed, latching onto troubling thoughts or small moments of negativity and inflating them. Rather than discouraging him, however, these thoughts drive him—though, if driven too deep into paranoia, he is prone to rash decisions in a desperate attempt to silence his mind. [/i] [sub][h3][u]B A C K G R O U N D[/u]__ _ _ _ _[/h3][/sub] [i]Though he is known as a wealthy and respectable businessman, Edmund was not always a member of the aristocracy. Born into a farming family, the young Edmund was an ambitious child, striving for greatness from an early age. His father encouraged these pursuits, putting forward what little funds they had in an effort to educate the boy. It was thanks to this that Edmund's shrewd business sense began to develop, and as he grew, he began devising various methods through which his family farm could improve: Optimal crop rotation, chemical compounds to improve soil quality—but his greatest strength was his shrewd business sense, which led his humble family farm to expand considerably. No longer would they be subsistence farmers—now they were merchants, selling their bountiful produce. As their fortunes turned, and the money began to roll in, Edmund was overwhelmed with a profound sense of peace. He had found security in life: A path was clearly laid out for him, and there would be no uncertainty or unpleasant surprises. He could tell exactly how his life would go, and that brought him tremendous calm. Until the competitors began to arise, and his position as merchant to the esteemed was challenged. Jackals, that’s what these charlatans were—con-men selling subpar snake oil packaged as fine cuisine for the most eminent of epicureans. They dared to challenge his expertly grown produce, muscle in on his market with their cheap peasant slop? He’d see them ousted, whatever it took. And what it took was just a few deals with businessmen of a less savoury stripe: They would make sure accidents befell shipments, produce was spoiled, carriage drivers intimidated out of their jobs. In return, Edmund would slip a modest sum under the table for them, overlook the stolen valuables and contraband sneaked into the back of his shipments. And if these associates got too big for their boots…Well, surely, the enforcers of justice would believe the story of a noble merchant, intimidated into compliance by the brutish thugs and criminals? Finally, Edmund believed himself to be truly untouchable. That was, until whispering of war began to reach his ears—a war that could totally upturn his livelihood, his network, everything he’d worked for. He would not stand for this: He would do all it took to protect the kingdom in which he made his living. Though, if the enemy offered him parlay…Well, he’d go wherever loyalty was valued the most./[/i] [sub][h3][u]I N V E N T O R Y[/u]__ _ _ _ _[/h3][/sub] [i]-A steel dagger, with a jagged lightning-bolt shaped edge, similar to an Indonesian[/i] Kris. [i]-A notebook and pencil. In this notebook, Edmund writes just about anything relevant to his interests. -A pocket mirror, for making himself presentable for business meetings. -Various vials and burlap pouches for carrying small possessions. -A smooth cloak made of expensive material, which Edmund can use as bedding in a pinch. -A plain white porcelain mask worn when consorting with criminals.[/i] [sub][h3][u]T H E G I F T[/u]__ _ _ _ _[/h3][/sub] [i][b]Third Wheel - Force and Blood - Bloodchild[/b] While not one to rush into battle perhaps as keenly as some others, Edmund nonetheless recognises the importance of self defence. For this purpose, he mainly leans into practising Blood magic: Its versatility in both defence and offence makes it a boon to have when repelling enemy assaults. He focuses heavily on its ability to shape constructs from matter, controlling the flow of battle by constructing obstacles for his enemies and opportunities for himself and his allies. He is a master of zoning out the battlefield, making himself difficult to approach and employing traps and projectiles to frustrate his enemy’s attempts to close the distance. In a similar vein, his secondary school of Force allows him considerable mobility, as well as an added method of controlling his environment. He bounces sound around to confuse the enemy of his position, throwing himself about and levitating to quickly reposition. However, while able-bodied, Edmund is nowhere close to the physical strength and endurance of most other combatants—thus, he is in trouble if his opponent does catch him, and the ability of Force to empower one’s physical attacks is mostly useless to him. Nonetheless, he is a slippery opponent indeed, utilising his powers like a trickster to disorient and tire his opponent. [/i] [sub][h3][u]S T R E N G T H S & S K I L L S[/u]__ _ _ _ _[/h3][/sub] ❖ [i]Intelligence - Edmund is a learned and scholarly man, with knowledge in a variety of subjects, as well as the wit to apply it practically.[/i] ❖ [i]Business sense, both legitimate and illegitimate - A shrewd businessman, Edmund understands the art of the deal quite well. He is no stranger to shadier deals, as well, and has an intimate knowledge of the criminal underworld's customs.[/i] ❖ [i]Silver tongued - Befitting of a businessman, Edmund is a persuasive individual with good people skills. He can rouse morale in the most crestfallen, and convince even the stubbornest of them to see things his way.[/i] ❖ [i]Determined - Edmund is incredibly driven, and is not easily deterred from what he desires. He will continue to pursue his goal where others would succumb to despair, his willpower seeing him through to the end.[/i] [sub][h3][u]W E A K N E S S E S & F L A W S[/u]__ _ _ _ _[/h3][/sub] ❖ [i]Selfish - Edmund looks after himself above all else, and despises self-sacrifice, even when necessary.[/i] ❖ [i]Paranoid - Edmund is easily spooked, worrying far too much for his own good.[/i] ❖ [i]Close-minded - Edmund is stubborn, and often insistent on his way. He is slow to accept new ideas, and would spurn the advice of even a sage if it contradicted his own view.[/i] ❖ [i]Controlling - Edmund is cunning and manipulative to a detriment, and struggles to form genuine connections with others. This often leads to them mistrusting him, and makes loyalty difficult for him to earn.[/i] [sub][h3][u]C O L O U R C O D E & O T H E R[/u]__ _ _ _ _[/h3][/sub] ❖ [i][color=c42a21]Hex - c42a21[/color][/i][/color] [/hider]