[hider=Damian Florestas] [center][h1][b][i]"The Beast Whisperer"[/i][/b][/h1][/center] [center][img]https://i.pinimg.com/564x/6f/83/ae/6f83aec9ef9bb26ba94e8ce7db41a62a.jpg[/img][/center] [b]Name:[/b] Damian Florestas [b]Race:[/b] Human [b]Sex:[/b] Male [b]Age:[/b] 24 [b]Magic Divination:[/b] Espermancy, Galdr [hider=Abilities] [i][b]Esper[/b][/i] [b]Clairvoyance (Past Sight):[/b] Given a target Damian can look into the past of any person, place or thing to witness a piece of their story. [b]Summon (ghosts):[/b] When tracking an illusive target, Damian can summon forth a shade of said target in order to better track them down when traditional hunting methods prove too slow or unusable. [b]Telekinesis:[/b] Damian has a minor affinity for telekinesis, only able to move objects only a few pounds in weight off the ground. [b]Forced temporal realignment:[/b] Combining his Clairvoyance and Summon abilities, Damian can repair inanimate objects by forcing their current broken state to match their past unbroken state. [i][b]Invocation[/b][/i] [b]Animal Magnetism:[/b] A passive ability that allows Damian to calm and befriend animals of all kinds more easily. Whether normal, magical, mystical or summoned, Damian has a greater chance to bond with them far sooner than most. Note, this ability does not hamper or interfere with the bonds Summoners and Invokers have with their own Summons. [b]Whisperer:[/b] Damian has the ability to communicate with and understand animals of all kinds and species. This includes the feeling emotional spectrum of any given animal he's speaking with. [b]Spirit Infusion:[/b] By calling upon the name of a given animal or beast, Damian can infuse his body with their strengths and abilities. This technique can be used to enhance standard objects and other people as well. [b]Will of the Hunt:[/b] Calling upon the trait of carnivores, Damian infuses his gaze and aura with their instinct to kill and devour. Any caught in his gaze will have their fight/flight response triggered. Those strong enough of will can resist, made easier if not the target. [/hider] [hider=Non Magical Skills] [b]Silver tongue:[/b] Due to Damian's time as a highly rated Photographer, he has a wealth of experience dealing with various levels of the upper class. Primarily, how to speak with various Nobles and not get exploited or ripped off. His reputation, presence and use of words make it difficult for most to ignore his wit and logic. Those of high intelligence and willpower can resist, but should still take heed lest Damian's own Charisma sway them without knowing. [b]Survivalist:[/b] Having to live in the wilderness for long periods of time in order to get the photographs he needs has forced Damian to learn how best to survive in the wild against all manner of beast, aberration and the miasma. If someone is ever stuck in the wilderness and Damian is with you, you are as good as saved. [/hider] [hider=Equipment] - Well used travelers backpack (Bag of Holding) - Cooking supplies - Survival gear (compass, rope, flint, etc) - Longbow (Fae-make) - Hunting knives (Machete) - handmade Tomahawks - Magi-tech Pistol - Portable camera gear - Pendent - Guitar - Tea kettle and set - Tribal paints - notebooks [/hider] [u][b]Brief Background:[/b][/u] Despite his unassuming looks at first glance, Damian goes by another name; photographer of world renown, [i]The Beast Whisperer.[/i] So named due to his skill in photography, beastiary knowledge and fondness towards animals of all stripes. Despite displaying some rather... eccentric behaviors, Damian's knowledge and services have remained in high demand. One of those eccentricities lay in regards to his companion, a raptor-cat of rare pelt and coloration who travels with the man and rarely leaves his side. Her name is Chloe. [hider=Chloe][img]https://i.imgur.com/fBFbaWn.jpeg[/img][/hider] Now, in prior years Damian has felt he had neither the time nor the interest to accept the invitations sent his way from the tower. After completing a recent job however, Damian decided it was finally time to see what all the hubbub was about. Venturing to the Tower was to at the very least listen to the Headmaster's request, alongside sating his own curiosities... [u][b]Anything else we should know about you:[/b][/u] Damian is a calm character, a professional known to stay focused on the job but equally known to relax when not. Apart from his reputation for excellent quality, Damian is well known for treating all clients equally, regardless of bearing or birth. Having traveled the world Damian holds a unique perspective from meeting and learning from people of all stripes, one that's a little more open to the stories of many. This has garnered some annoyance from the upper Echelons of society, their long held beliefs being challenged. Damian on the other hand doesn't really care for his skills, achievements and reputation allow him to essentially do as he pleases. If a client proves uncooperative it's their reputation that gets damaged, not his. Another point of contention is Damian's lack of affiliation with the Mage's Association, as Damian works as a free agent without oversight. While it has led to some slander from certain Nobles, their slander has never held water with many finding quick reason to stop. While words spoken against him barely garner a reaction, mistreatment of those unable to use magic or of common animals is a line that many learn never to cross. Though apart from bad food there really isn't much that ruffles his feathers, so to speak. To the consternation of many, either in genuine interest or to get dirt on him, none have been able to gleam anything past what is already widely known. To many he is an enigma wrapped in mystery.... [hider=Other Notes] - Has abnormally strong mental defenses against psionic and magical intrusions - Loves to learn about different cultures, through cuisine, music and mythologies - Has near encyclopedic knowledge of the worlds fauna - Expert hunter and tracker - Is an avid tea enjoyer [/hider] [/hider]