Name: Pykes
Age 19
Sex: Male
Nationality/Homeland: Blackwater, of the Thousand Kingdoms. (Modern day Wisconsin, parts of Lacrosse, Monroe, and Jackson Counties.)
Appearance:Pykes stands 5'7", he is thin and lean, looking underfed and much less bulky compared to most from Blackwater. He has wild reddish/brown hair shaved on both sides and patches of ginger facial hair. His eyes are piecrcing blue/green, and his tan skin is dotted with tattoos. These include 14 cross tattoos on his left arm, three black ring tattoos around his right bicep, a fox's head tattoo on his left shoulder, and various symbols on his legs/back.
Equipment:-Black leather head, chest, leg, and arm armor
-Steel spear
-Brown scarf
-Green/black outfit under armor.
(Armor, scarf, and outfit are adorned with the
sigil of Blackwater.)
Skills: --
Common:- Polearm combat
--The spear is the traditional weapon of Blackwater, all soldiers are raised with one in hand.
- Running speed
--Pykes has always been faster than most, but when in a thick forest, jumping over and around roots, trees, and rocks is when he is the fastest.
- Stealth
--Being an outsider in his own culture and a mute has made Pykes very good at being unnoticed. He does not make much noise and only moves when necessary.
- Herbology
--Pykes loves plants, and despite having no formal training in herbology, he has come to know much about them through personal experimentation. He knows of secrets hidden within nature that no one else notices.
- Hand-to-Hand
--Come with the military lifestyle, at the loss of your weapon you must fight in a more personal fashion.
- Camouflage
--Pykes can disappear in the wildlife, his love of plants and his reclusive nature help him to remain hidden. Pykes will hide and watch someone before making any move, good or bad.
- Military doctrine
--The common citizen of Blackwater must obey a strict code system and adhere to a structured society, the soldiers of this nation are even more regimented. Pykes knows how armies work and operate.
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Uncommon:-
Archery--Considered a coward's weapon by the people of Blackwater, archers are deemed a necessary evil. Despite training being minimal, Pykes showed himself to be a natural with the bow. The equipment his people use is of poor make and condition, if given a good bow, Pykes could truly prove himself.
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Animal expertise (taming/identification)--Pykes enjoys the company of animals more than people, be it the Whitetails and Rabbits he hunts to the dogs he hunts with. He has a way with animals, they seem to be calm whenever he is near them. Pykes also knows how these beasts behave and think, as well as their uses.
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Survival*--Were it not for his loyalty to Balcwater, Pykes would disappear into the night and live on his own. He knows how to live on his own and how to carve his own existence in the wildlife, far from the rest of the world.
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Orientation--With or without a map, Pykes always seems to be able to get to where he wants to go. He is able to recognize areas by their features, even when he hasn't been there previously.
Personality: Pykes is a mute, he has never been known to speak. What is known about his personality is assumed by the people around him as a gentle, calm, and non-combative person (compared to most from Blackwater at least). That being said; he is entirely obedient and loyal to his people and only remains with Blackwater due to that sense of loyalty. He views other cultures with curiosity, but also caution, and he will never go out of his way to meet someone. Wherever Pykes is, you get the feeling that he would rather be somewhere else.
History:Pykes is a product of Blackwater, he grew up in the military without knowing his parents (as is custom). At the age of 15 he was in a hunting party that was tracking down a caravan from the Westerlands. They set an ambush but the few raiders soon found that the convoy had hired very well equipped mercenaries and all raiders were killed except Pykes who ran off into the woods. That night, the caravan made camp atop a hill known as: Pykes Peak, with a young boy following them quietly. Over the next week, the caravaneers were haunted by Pykes who had effectively trapped them on the hill with scare tactics, traps, and late night raids, picking the mercenaries off one by one. Eventually, another Blackwater raiding party came to investigate smoke and found Pykes sitting in the middle of the mercenary camp with a burning pile of bodies and a massive stash of loot.
Pykes name was earned during a coming-of-age ceremony shortly after, but his true parents never showed themselves. Since then, Pykes has been mostly involved in scouting, hunting, and tracking operations with little actual combat experience due to his thin stature. Less than 5 months ago, High Counciler Ells chose Pykes for his personal guard, a collection of the most unusual but effective soldiers in Blackwater.
Pykes is one of 6 guards accompanying Councilor Ells to the Royal wedding.
