[b]TJbyrum[/b]: Sounds somewhat similar to one of my characters, just more proactive I presume. I don't watch game of thrones though so I'm curious to see what the rest of his story is. My Characters: [hider=Jacques Aullard][b]Basic Information[/b] Name: Jacques Aullard Age: 23 Sex: Male Birthplace: Fraux Profession: Soldier Caste: Freeman [b]Physical Description[/b] A shorter man believed of larger stature most are surprised to see that Jacques barely reaches the top of their chest. Though he is rarely shorter than women, he is known as the smallest soldier among his fellows, a trait he's teased for. He takes it in good heart though and the blond haired man is rarely seen without a beaming smile of pearly whites. He's considered, to his knowledge at least, decent looking though no real stunner. He has broad shoulders and is well muscled and speaks in a deep tone making him the little package with a big punch. [b]Character Story[/b] Jacques was one of six sons and eight children to his father Albert. It was tradition in the family that the first born be named after the father and Jacques was a close second seeing as he was a twin. Named instead after his oldest uncle Jacques grew up in a loud and lively household. Though they lived within Fraux the Aullard family had strong ties to the neighboring fief ruled by the Duke Blanchard. To this effect his family was sworn to two lords which made some matters dazzlingly confusing. Nonetheless his family was never too poor and held good standings with the law for the most part. As Jacques grew older he became fond of the ideology of knighthood and protecting and serving the greater good. When he was of age he was enlisted as a man of arms with Fraux. The fief was known for its trade abilities and this resulted in a heavy military presence along the trade routes that were easily struck. With only a few good scraps to his name and no real life altering blunders Jacques had hardly seen the worst of mankind as he fended of bandits alongside his friends. He never expected to be summoned to fight against the Ouissard land though and it shook his world for the first few months. Stationed within the reserve units he saw little blood other than that of the injured men that returned. He worked primarily as a rear security, doing watches and sometimes patrols. Though separated from his family and old friends he made new ones and made the best of what was given to him. When the retreat from the mist was sounded and the treaty signed Jacques was among the many that volunteered to enter the mist and discover its secrets. [b]Equipment – Combat [/b] Weaponry: [list][*]A standard issued spear, of nearly seven long with a simple leaf blade tip. The pole is fashioned of wood for balance.[/*][*]A short mace, more of a hammer really, is his second weapon. The head has small flanges and the whole thing is fashioned out of metal making it powerful, but tiring.[/*][/list]Armour: Jacques wears a soldiers typical armour. Leather boots with pants bloused at the shin. An under layer of thin leather padding atop which a chainmail hauberk is worn. He wears thick leather gloves and a metal helmet to keep his head about him. He carries a heater shield in his left hand or across his back when atop horseback. Auxiliary: As a last resort Jacques relies on his heater shield as a weapon, using it to smash into enemies. [b]Abilities – Physical [/b] Passive Ability – Hardiness: Jacques is good at taking a hit, or two or three for that matter. Passive Ability – Cunning: He's smart and has a bit of a silver tongue and can influence some people to see his side of things. Passive Ability – Balanced: Jacques stands steadfast at all times and is difficult to topple. Activated Ability – Brace: Trained how to brace against cavalry bracing against simpler blows comes naturally. Activated Ability – Rally: Bolstering the spirits of those nearby Jacques appears the leader, if only temporarily. [b]Abilities – Magical [/b] Passive Ability – Name: Passive Ability – Name: Passive Ability – Name: Activated Ability – Name: Activated Ability – Name: Activated Ability – Name: [/hider] [hider=Alber Aullard][b]Basic Information[/b] Name: Albert Aullard Age: 23 Sex: Male Birthplace: Fraux Profession: None Caste: Outlaw [b]Physical Description[/b] Against a background of civilized people Albert stands out as a ruffian and a lout. His reddish hair is unkempt and messy, matted with dirt like his bear. His eyes have deep bags under them and his nose is crooked from being broken once too many times. He is average height, but lean and looks nearly malnourished. He always has a general dirtiness in his attire and person masking any chance of looking decent he may have, even if it is only appearing the part. [b]Character Story[/b] Albert was one of six sons and eight children to his father Albert. It was traditional in the family that the first born son be named after the father and Albert was the first, albeit only briefly as he's a twin. Growing up in a loud and lively household Albert always roughhoused with his brothers growing up. Though they lived within Fraux the Aullard family had strong ties to the neighboring fief ruled by the Duke Blanchard. To this effect his family was sworn to two lords which made some matters dazzlingly confusing. Nonetheless his family was never too poor and held good standings with the law for the most part. As Albert grew older he became fond of a girl his age. Chasing after her he found that her family and his were of about the same social standing and he had hoped to marry her. His lovers father had other plans though and had sealed her fate with a man of higher standing to garner financial support to purchase more land, and in turn gain more wealth. This culminated in a bloody brawl between his lovers fiance and himself that left the other man lying in the dirt with a knife in his gut. Fleeing persecution Albert became an outlaw and sought life away from prying eyes and hands that would leave him dead for a few coins. It isn't uncommon, at least in his experience, to find other outlaws. Though he'd rather not trifle with the sort he built a good rapport among a fair amount of them and was welcomed to any table they sat at. He always swore he would return to his lover with a fortune and steal her away from her greedy father, ignoring that he knew full well she would already be married to some other wealthy man. His friends would commend him on this feat and would drink to his salvation. Before the offer came for someone to venture into the mist to find its reason Albert and some ruffian friends were caught in the mess when traveling through roads from village to village. He began to see the mist for what it was, though it did little good for he couldn't escape. [b]Equipment – Combat [/b] Weaponry: [list][*]Though somewhat unusual that an outlaw would carry a sword Albert does in fact carry a short sword. Maintained to the best of his ability the straight blade has a simple crucifix hilt and leather bindings. He isn't an expert in its use, but is capable with it in his hand.[/*][*]Despite being a somewhat offhanded weapon the dagger that Albert holds in his left hand is the workhorse in his duels. With it he can parry and redirect blows and even turn a shield to the side to get in the guard of a pesky adversary.[/*][/list]Armour: Albert wears little armour. He has leather boots and plain cloth pants, wears thin gloves meant only to protect his hands and a quilted leather vest. This little armour amounts to nothing more than preventing bruising in the case of a brawl, and pales in comparison to true armour. Auxiliary: As an absolute last resort Albert truly has nothing other than his fists. He can grapple, but it leaves him open to being poked with a dagger which he'd rather avoid. [b]Abilities – Physical [/b] Passive Ability – Nimble: Quick on his feet and fast with his fingers Albert moves quickly and concisely. Passive Ability – Perceptive: Albert has a good set of eyes and sees what a lot of others miss. He's also good at feeling out a persons limits and knows when he's pushed too far. Passive Ability – Aggressive: Maybe too much at times, Alberts aggression makes him a hard hitter and a mean fighter. Activated Ability – Riposte: Able to quickly work around peoples movements and anticipate their next move Albert can slip in for lethal blows. Activated Ability – Dirty Fighting: Underhanded tricks are somewhat of a specialty and they work most of the time when he tries them. [b]Abilities – Magical [/b] Passive Ability – Name: Passive Ability – Name: Passive Ability – Name: Activated Ability – Name: Activated Ability – Name: Activated Ability – Name: [/hider]