[b]Name:[/b] Lucian [b]Full Name:[/b] Lucian Greyson Moreau (His true birth name has been lost to time) [b]Age:[/b] Appears 25, actual age 232 years old [b]Nationality:[/b] English/British with Russian origin on his father's side [b]Talents/Skills:[/b] He is an excellent orator and can use his skills to manipulate others; he is also very charismatic. He has a deep knowledge of human nature from the torments he underwent during his capture. His quick reflexes and speed also contribute to his survivability. His combat and swordsmanship skills can even be said to be 'scary'. He is a master when it comes to disguise, making it easy for him to work through shadows. One of the newer talents he possesses is a multitude of instruments that he knows how to play that were forced upon him by his captors. It can be said that he is intelligent because of how quickly he can and has mastered these skills. Lucian also has the skill of interrogation during the months of capture with the hunters, and his vengeful acts [b]Parents:[/b] Lucian's parents and family perished a long time ago before his transformation into a vampire. He has no memory of them anymore. [b]Significant Others:[/b] Previously has had some relationships that have been destroyed, most notably a woman he saw himself falling in love with, but she was taken away from him. There have also been some hookup encounters, but they do not last long term. Sexuality: Open to connections, as a way to fill the void. Straight and single (at the moment) [b]Relationship Skills:[/b] Lucian's relationship skills are very flawed. He does have an excellent ability to use his charismatic skills to seduce people, but he never takes it any further, always being too afraid of what is going to happen. [b]Physical Characteristics[/b] – [b]Height:[/b] 6'1" [b]Weight:[/b] 75 kg (165 lbs) [b]Eye colour:[/b] Deep sapphire blue that can appear almost black in dim light. They often reflect the pain and sorrow he tries to conceal. They can also hold a reddish tint whenever he is hungry, which will grow brighter the more desperate he becomes for food. [b]Hair colour:[/b] Black, often styled to appear effortlessly elegant [b]Skin colour:[/b] Pale, with a subtle ivory undertone. [b]Distinguishing Features:[/b] A brand on his back, a symbol of the human hunters who tortured him. He is self-conscious of this brand and will often not let anyone see it. [b]How Does He Dress?:[/b] Always impeccably dressed in the latest fashions. He uses his clothing to project an image of wealth and power. Always seen in dark fabric, he prefers tailored suits or velvet jackets. [b]Backstory:[/b] Lucian was captured by human hunters and for months endured immense torments. The captors tortured him by starvation, mutilation and cruel humiliation tactics. Most notably, starving him to the point of insanity and forcing him to listen to instruments as they played and killed the other vampires that they had captured, their screams just adding to the haunting melody, and all while trying to force him to do the same and play along with the song. Months went by before Lucian eventually killed the hunters and escaped. The extreme hunger he underwent led to him killing the captors and drinking their blood until there was nothing left, a moment he carries with him every single night, but also reminds him how far he had to go for revenge for what they did. Lucian then killed any other members of their family and their loved ones to make sure that they never came for him or any other vampire another day. [b]Mannerisms:[/b] Speaks with a melodious voice and a disarming smile. Uses charm to manipulate others, but his eyes often betray his haunted inner state. Sometimes he will just pause in place, reliving a moment in his head from his torture. [b]Habits:[/b] Nightmares plague him, leading to insomnia. He also tends to play the instruments that remind him of the capture, but in turn, he can relive his torture. Also, he tries to find anything or anyone close to 'the hunter' or any other vampire hunters and kills them along with a small convent of vampires that were all slain by 'the Reaper'. [b]Health:[/b] He is a vampire, so his physical health is in tip-top shape; however, his mental health, because of the many moments of trauma, the loss of his loved ones and the torture he underwent, is fractured. Despite having nightmares every night, from the hunters and memories of the loved ones he has lost. [b]Hobbies:[/b] Gathering information (gossip), observing people, practising his oratory skills as well as perfecting music and blade skills. [b] Favourite Sayings:[/b] ~ "Charms are but a veil; the truth lurks beneath, waiting to be unveiled." ~ "In the dance of mortals, every step echoes with deceit, and every smile hides a darker secret." ~ "One must embrace the shadows to truly understand the light, lest one become blinded by its warmth." [b]Speak Patterns:[/b] Possess a smooth, melodious flow enhanced with vivid and poetic imagery. His words weave a symphony of temptation with a dash of danger. [b]Disabilities:[/b] No known disabilities. But when he pauses to relive some kind of capture, it's like his mind forgets everything, slowing down not allowing his body to move, but his heart continues pumping even harder to try and make him run faster [b]Style:[/b] Moody Elegance [b]Greatest Flaw/s:[/b] Lucian is unable to let go of his past and is filled with vengeance. His past torments are a weakness both mentally and physically, but can also be a strength, allowing him to use them to make him even stronger. He will never harm children unless he is forced to. [b]Best Qualitie/s:[/b] Lucian is remarkably loyal as well as dedicated. His charisma is what draws most to him. The need to protect others who have gone through something similar. He will never harm children unless he is forced to. [b]Emotional Characteristics:[/b] [b]Strengths:[/b] Master of disguise, charismatic, quick thinker, has a strong network of informants. [b]Weaknesses:[/b] Terrified of The Hunter, haunted by nightmares and flashbacks, unable to form genuine connections. [b]Extrovert or Introvert?:[/b] Presents as extroverted, but is deeply introverted underneath. [b]How Does This Character Deal With Anger?:[/b] Uses his charm and wit to defuse the situation. When the anger rises, his charisma often becomes sharp and icy. There isn't any in between [b]With Sadness?:[/b] Can't process it, so it stays hidden, using his silver tongue and smile to hide a painful ache. [b]With Conflict?:[/b] Uses Manipulation to move away as quickly as possible [b]With Change?:[/b] Accepts Change, but very slowly, often very on edge and frustrated when anything changes. [b]With Loss?:[/b] He is completely lost, as he can't process sadness, so he just freezes, not moving, not knowing what to say or do anymore. [b]What Does This Character Want Out Of Life?:[/b] He wants to create a safe space where everyone going through it will be safe from the hunter and the Reaper. [b]What Frightens This Character?:[/b] The Hunter, The Reaper and anything or anyone affiliated with the Hunter or the Reaper. [b]What Makes This Character Happy?:[/b] People playing instruments with him, as they were the only things that he could think about that were not his tormentors. [b]Is This Character Judgmental of Others?:[/b] Yes, he can be very judgmental of others at times, but when it comes to ‘friends’, he will fight with anyone who says something against them. He can often be rude to others, but there is nobody he judges more than himself. [b]Is This Character Generally Polite Or Rude?:[/b] Very polite, sometimes to the point of being unreadable and unnerving. His good manners can often make it impossible to tell how serious he is, [b]Fight-Flight-Freeze-Fawn Response?:[/b] Primarily fawns at first when he's in danger because of his trauma, but when he recovers, the fight or flight [b]Spiritual Characteristics:[/b] [b]Does This Character Believe In God?:[/b] He neither agrees or disagrees. There is no proof. [b]What Are This Characters Spiritual Beliefs?:[/b] Agnostic, believing that the real world is not a spiritual one but one that needs to be adapted to [b]Is Religion Or Spirituality A Part Of This Character's Life?[/b]: No [b]If So, What Role Does It Play?:[/b] There is no role. [b]Powers:[/b] [b]His Ability:[/b] Charm- Lucian has an extraordinary ability to lure people towards him by using his charismatic and kind words to have others want to work with or know more about him. The person normally does not understand his words; it is pure charm. [b]Weaknesses:[/b] Lucian's biggest strength is also his biggest weakness. The tortures he faced can often make his ability to be used incorrectly, with him hurting himself and or others [b]How This Character Fits Into The Setting:[/b] Lucian has seen the hunter. He barely escaped to the point where he is known to the vampire group that calls The Guide their leader because he warned them a long time ago. His experiences make him a reluctant, but potentially powerful, ally for the other vampires in the city. His new goal is to spread the word and find anyone else who thinks he is real and to group them together so they can stand and fight. He lost many friends to 'The Reaper' and desperately wants revenge, but honestly is terrified at the same time, although his anger can blind him at times.