[hider=Vilhelm LundstrΓΆm][h1][b][i][color=FFD700][center]Vilhelm LundstrΓΆm[/center][/color][/i][/b][/h1] [center][img]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53178515972_988a67648b_z.jpg[/img][/center] [h3][b][i][color=FFD700][center]ℂ𝕙𝕒𝕣𝕒𝕔π•₯𝕖𝕣 π•Šπ•¦π•žπ•žπ•’π•£π•ͺ[/center][/color][/i][/b][/h3] [b][color=FFD700]β„•π•’π•žπ•–:[/color][/b] Vilhelm LundstrΓΆm [b][color=FFD700]π”Έπ•π•šπ•’π•€π•–π•€:[/color][/b] None [b][color=FFD700]π”Έπ•˜π•–:[/color][/b] 50 [b][color=FFD700]π•Šπ•‘π•–π•”π•šπ•–π•€:[/color][/b] Human [b][color=FFD700]π”Ύπ•–π•Ÿπ••π•–π•£:[/color][/b] Male [b][color=FFD700]𝕆𝕔𝕔𝕦𝕑𝕒π•₯π•šπ• π•Ÿ:[/color][/b] Adventurer / Big Game Hunter / Amateur Archaeologist; Army Field Officer (Honorably Discharged); Amateur Boxer (Disgraced) [b][color=FFD700]π”Έπ•π•šπ•˜π•Ÿπ•žπ•–π•Ÿπ•₯:[/color][/b] Lawful Good [h3][b][i][color=FFD700][center]π”Έπ•‘π•‘π•–π•’π•£π•’π•Ÿπ•”π•–[/center][/color][/i][/b][/h3] [b][color=FFD700]β„π•–π•šπ•˜π•™π•₯:[/color][/b] 6'3" (192cm) [b][color=FFD700]π”Ήπ•¦π•šπ•π••:[/color][/b] Large and exceptionally well-built, with a broad top-heavy physique that emphasizes his chest, arms, and shoulders. [b][color=FFD700]𝔼π•ͺ𝕖𝕀:[/color][/b] Dark Blue [b][color=FFD700]β„π•’π•šπ•£:[/color][/b] A thick mane of white hair parted down the middle and braided into a ponytail, with a well-groomed beard-and-mustache covering the lower half of his face. [b][color=FFD700]π•Šπ•œπ•šπ•Ÿ π•‹π• π•Ÿπ•–:[/color][/b] Caucasian, tanned from exposure to the Sun. [b][color=FFD700]𝕋𝕒π•₯π•₯𝕠𝕠𝕀/π•Šπ•”π•’π•£π•€/β„™π•šπ•–π•£π•”π•šπ•Ÿπ•˜π•€:[/color][/b] Vilhelm has no tattoos or piercings, disapproving of nearly all forms of body modification. His face, however, shows signs of thick scar tissue around the eyebrows from his boxing days. [b][color=FFD700]β„™π•–π•£π•€π• π•Ÿπ•’π• π•Šπ•₯π•ͺ𝕝𝕖:[/color][/b] A Dandy in all respects, Vilhelm dresses the part of the quintessential gentleman, even when delving into dust-filled crypts. His typical [url=https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53179623443_c2bf937cc8_b.jpg]outfit[/url] consists of a slim-fit double-breasted suit that accentuates his physique, worn beneath an embellished leather overcoat and fedora with a scarf draped across the shoulders. While adventuring or performing fieldwork, he switches to a lighter [url= https://i.pinimg.com/1200x/cc/17/b0/cc17b0302822ad38f725801f49186316.jpg]vest-and-trouser ensemble[/url] or a [url= https://cdn.historicalemporium.com/store/media/001972/001972_06.jpg]safari suit[/url] with tall brown boots and a Wolseley-style pith helmet. [center][/center][h3][b][i][color=FFD700][center]β„™π•–π•£π•€π• π•Ÿπ•’π•π•šπ•₯π•ͺ:[/center][/color][/i][/b][/h3] [i][color=FFD700][center]Honorable * Well-Mannered * Amiable * Prideful * Restless * Short-Tempered[/center][/color][/i] [b][color=FFD700]ℝ𝕖𝕝𝕒π•₯π•šπ• π•Ÿπ•€π•™π•šπ•‘ π•Šπ•₯𝕒π•₯𝕦𝕀:[/color][/b] Single [b][color=FFD700]β„™π•–π•£π•€π• π•Ÿπ•’π•π•šπ•₯π•ͺ:[/color][/b] A descendant of Northern Barbarians famed for their brawn and battle-rages, Vilhelm has spent the better part of his life attempting to defy the stereotype of primal savagery associated with his lineage. An impeccable gentleman both in manner and speech, Vilhelm is gracious and considerate, if somewhat stoic and strait-laced, carrying himself with an air of refined dignity. He is intelligent and well-educated, particularly in the humanities, excelling in: history, literature, philosophy, and the social sciences. A natural athlete and amateur boxer in his youth, Vilhelm is a lover of all contests of physical strength, believing them necessary skills for any well-rounded gentleman to have. He holds that a soft life is not a life worth living, and regards the pursuit of strength in all its forms as one of life's highest callings. Carrying more of the Barbarian in him than he would care to admit, Vilhelm possesses a restless, adventurous spirit that seeks new and greater challenges despite his advancing age. He is proud and easily offended, gloating in victory, and bristling in defeat. Mercurial, prone to sudden melancholy, and possessed of a violent temper, Vilhelm's capacity for anger stands in direct contrast with his otherwise gentlemanly demeanor, and has persisted over the years despite his best efforts. [b][color=FFD700]β„π•’π•“π•šπ•₯𝕀:[/color][/b] [list] [*] Strokes his beard and mustache when deep in thought. [*] Frequently cracks his finger and knuckle joints, clenching and unclenching his fists to ward off stiffness. [*] Tends to fret over his own appearance: habitually dusting off his coat, fixing his sleeves, straightening his collar, or adjusting his hat, among other tics. [*] Refers to people by their full first names, even if asked to use nicknames. [/list] [b][color=FFD700]β„π• π•“π•“π•šπ•–π•€:[/color][/b] [list] [*] Reading (Favorite genres include Classic Fiction, History Books, Romance Novels, etc.) [*] Attending the Theater [*] Clothes Shopping [*] Sports (Boxing, Hiking, Rowing, Singlestick / Canne de Combat, Horseback Riding, etc.) [*] Big-Game Hunting [*] Adventuring / Treasure Hunting [/list] [b][color=FFD700]𝔽𝕖𝕒𝕣𝕀:[/color][/b] [list] [*] Vermin (Insects, Rodents, Certain Reptiles & Amphibians, etc.) [*] Sudden Loud Noises [*] Great Heights / Falling [*] Losing Control of his Anger [*] Dying Alone and Forgotten [/list] [b][color=FFD700]π•ƒπ•šπ•œπ•–π•€:[/color][/b] [list] [*] Reading [*] Domesticated Animals, particularly Dogs and Horses [*] The Arts (Music, Ballet, Theater, Picture Shows) [*] Good Morals [*] Honorable and Dignified Behavior [*] Sweet Things (Sodas, Candies, Pastries) [*] Fine Clothing [*] Beautiful Things (Paintings, Landscapes, Natural Landmarks, Flower Gardens, etc.) [*] Drinking with Pleasant Company [*] Sports & Athletics [*] The Outdoors [*] Hunting [*] Adventuring [/list] [b][color=FFD700]π”»π•šπ•€π•π•šπ•œπ•–π•€:[/color][/b] [list] [*] Uncouth / Rude Behavior [*] Degenerate or Immoral Actions (Stealing, Unjust Killing, Cruelty, Scheming, Substance Abuse, Gambling, Excessive Body Modification, Deviant Behavior, etc.) [*] Dirty Fighting [*] Elitist Attitudes [*] Sudden Loud Noises [*] Coffee [*] Vegetables [*] Magic* (General Distrust more than outright Dislike) [*] Growing Old [/list] [h3][b][i][color=FFD700][center]π•€π•Ÿπ•—π• π•£π•žπ•’π•₯π•šπ• π•Ÿ:[/center][/color][/i][/b][/h3] [b][color=FFD700]π”Ύπ•–π•Ÿπ•–π•£π•’π• π•Šπ•œπ•šπ•π•π•€:[/color][/b] [list] [*] [b]Physical Fitness -[/b] Naturally hardy since youth, Vilhelm is in [i]remarkable[/i] shape for his age, able to keep up with much younger men with relative ease. His strength, especially, is near-superhuman, and a source of great pride. [*] [b]Bare-Knuckle Boxing -[/b] An amateur boxer in his college days, Vilhelm left the sport in disgrace decades ago, but his skills have stayed with him. While not as fast or agile as he used to be, he is still a veritable brawler, able to take on several untrained opponents with little trouble. [*] [b]Cane Fighting -[/b] To the unwary, Vilhelm's cane is little more than an accessory of sophistication for the aged gentleman, but it is his most dangerous weapon outside his own two hands. With a swiftness that belies his stature, Vilhelm can aim a well-timed blow at the head or extremities; use the cane's metal handle as a deadly blunt instrument; or turn an opponent's momentum against them for grabs and restraints. [*] [b]Bartitsu -[/b] A fighting style he adopted after a fatal boxing mishap, Vilhelm favors Bartitsu for general self-defense and light skirmishes, incorporating elements of jujitsu, his old boxing techniques, and his ever-present cane to distract, discombobulate and immobilize street thugs or other low-level threats without resorting to the more brutally straightforward fisticuffs or cane fighting. [*][b]Sword Fighting -[/b] As part of his army officer training, Vilhelm learned how to fight with a Field Officer’s Sword. Though he no longer carries a saber due to its unnecessary weight, Vilhelm incorporates many of the stances and maneuvers into his cane fighting technique. [*] [b]Riding -[/b] Highly fond of horses, Vilhelm has been riding since his time in the Army and enjoys it both as a recreation and form of exercise. [*] [b]Marksmanship -[/b] A capable shot – though a poor hand at the quick draw – Vilhelm is skilled with most firearms, but is more comfortable hunting animals than shooting men. [*] [b]Big-Game Hunting -[/b] A hobby he picked up from his superior officers, Vilhelm is an experienced white hunter, having tracked and killed a variety of dangerous creatures in his travels. Despite its inherent brutality, Vilhelm is a firm believer in fair and ethical hunting behavior, valuing a quick, clean kill with as little suffering as possible. [*] [b] Archaeology –[/b] Though something of a side-venture to supplement his adventuring lifestyle, Vilhelm is nonetheless an accomplished treasure-hunter, having taken on jobs for archaeological institutes, universities, museums, private sponsors, and even the odd Republican official. Known for his independent and hands-on approach, Vilhelm lives onsite and works with a minimal crew, personally overseeing nearly all steps of the process. [*] [b]Diplomacy -[/b] As a well-dressed man of fine breeding, Vilhelm is a skilled diplomat. Stately and eloquent, he can affect both a commanding authoritativeness or a more grandfatherly disposition depending on the situation. [*] [b]Literacy & Language -[/b] Born with a natural talent cultivated by his upper-class education, Vilhelm is a gifted writer and orator, fluent in Common, Dwarvish, Elvish, Gnomish, Giant, and the Illuskan language spoken by his Northern ancestors. [/list] [b][color=FFD700]π•„π•’π•˜π•šπ•”π•’π•/π•Šπ•‘π•–π•”π•šπ•’π•π•₯π•ͺ π•Šπ•œπ•šπ•π•π•€:[/color][/b] [list] [*][b]Rage -[/b] While it can hardly be considered a "skill", Vilhelm's temper does indeed have its uses. When sufficiently angered, wounded, or in times of great danger, the dam holding back Vilhelm's anger breaks, and he enters a state of primal fury. Though lacking the Berserker-like quality it had in his youth, Vilhelm’s Rage is still terrible to behold. His already-immense strength heightens to superhuman levels, he becomes highly insensitive to, if not outright immune to pain; and his fighting style becomes [i]much[/i] more ferocious. As powerful as these Rages are, however, they are short-lived, leaving Vilhelm weak, exhausted, and remorseful upon regaining his senses. [*][b]Danger Sense -[/b] An uncanny ability to detect when things may not be as they seem, Vilhelm has a knack for identifying danger moments before it appears – something that has saved him more times than he cares to admit. [*][b]Feral Instinct -[/b] A lifetime of close brushes with death have honed Vilhelm’s instincts to a fine point. He is highly intuitive and has a good sense for people, able to pick up on deception and determine whether a situation feels β€œright” or not. [/list] [b][color=FFD700]π•€π•Ÿπ•§π•–π•Ÿπ•₯𝕠𝕣π•ͺ:[/color][/b] [list] [*] Brass-Topped Walking Cane [*] Double-Barrel .500 Nitro Express Elephant Rifle [*] Winchester 1886 Repeater Rifle [*] Colt .45 Single-Action Army Revolver [*] Leather Field Diary w/ Fountain Pen & Inkwell [*] Canvas Tent [*] Travel Backpack (Containing a Bedroll, Mess Kit, Tinderbox, Spare Clothes, a Lantern w/ Extra Oil, 10 Days Rations, a Waterskin, Spare Ammunition, and 50 Feet of Hempen Rope) [*] Wallet Containing $100 [*] [url=https://i.pinimg.com/originals/be/75/2d/be752dba3f14856851c801a1aac1f721.jpg]An Old Bronze Ring[/url], once belonging to an ancient Northlander [/list] [center][img][/img][/center][h3][b][i][color=FFD700][center]β„π•šπ•€π•₯𝕠𝕣π•ͺ:[/center][/color][/i][/b][/h3] [b][color=FFD700]π•Šπ•¦π•žπ•žπ•’π•£π•ͺ:[/color][/b] Explorer, Archaeologist, Soldier, Hunter, and Pugilist – Vilhelm LundstrΓΆm has been all of these things, each a chapter in a long and storied history. Over the past two decades, Vilhelm has been credited with dozens of exploits both throughout the Republic and its neighboring kingdoms. Born into wealth the year the Empire collapsed, Vilhelm was never one for idleness; driven by a constant, almost wild restlessness. Passionate for history and athletics even as a youth, Vilhelm excelled in both sports and academia, reading and exercising voraciously in his spare time. Despite receiving an excellent home education, Vilhelm never finished college, enlisting in the Republic Army when he was twenty years old. Serving in the Iridian Expeditionary Forces for the next ten years, Vilhelm was finally able to indulge his lust for adventure: traveling to the wild, untamed parts of the Old Empire and scoring his first big-game kill as a young officer. Receiving an honorable discharge for distinguished conduct, the death of Vilhelm’s father left him with a sizeable inheritance that he would use to fund his adventuring career over the next twenty years. In that time, he has plundered tombs, uncovered rare and valuable artifacts, fought brigands, and shot game in the most remote wildlands, cultivating an image of refined masculinity, tamed by civilization into law-abiding but adventurous living. Now a gentleman of fifty, Vilhelm hasn’t let age slow him down. Working with the Iridian Archaeological Association, he continues to hunt for historical artifacts and buried treasure, amassing both fame and fortune with no end in sight. Receiving a most intriguing letter requesting his expertise, Vilhelm has made the few days journey to Christiana Town on the border of the Kharakhi Desert, where he faces his greatest challenge yet. [center][img][/img][/center][h3][b][i][color=FFD700][center]𝔼𝕩π•₯𝕣𝕒𝕀[/center][/color][/i][/b][/h3] [b][color=FFD700]ℂ𝕙𝕒𝕣𝕒𝕔π•₯𝕖𝕣 β„šπ•¦π• π•₯𝕖:[/color][/b] [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXvRe-6l3BM]"Seek Strength. The rest will follow."[/url] -King Vendrick, Dark Souls 2 [b][color=FFD700]π”Έπ•Ÿπ•ͺπ•₯π•™π•šπ•Ÿπ•˜ 𝔼𝕝𝕀𝕖:[/color][/b] [/hider]