Bio: Atticus early childhood isn't worth noting much, it was spent mainly training to be a Witch Hunter. His family has long since served as hunters and he wasn't going to be the first to disappoint. Training consisted of swordplay, marksmanship in both bow and crossbow, hand to hand combat, and lore.
At the age of 19, Atticus was graduated his training after many long years. It wouldn't be till many months later when he was on his first case. A noble womans son killed in some magical ritual. Atticus was sent to figure out what happened and why. Upon arriving at the scene of the crime, Atticus was able to determine that the child was killed by a nonreuglated magic user who was attempting to use the child as a fuel source. With the knowledge at hand he was on the hunt. It wouldn't be till a few months later when the second murder happened. By this point he was closing in on the suspect. When he finally caught the murderer, Atticus learned that he had succeeded in using his victims as a fuel source. The murder was able to increase his strength to inhuman levels from the rituals. The fight that happened between the two was very taxing on Atticus. He had to constantly dodge his opponents attacks while waiting for opening. Luckily his opponent overextended his reach allowing Atticus to run his through with his sword.
This is how his life for many years, the only exception being the occasional break or training. Luckily the group he works with are a neutral part unable to take part in war, unless one of the sides is using magic to corrupt or is using those that have fallen. Then and only then.
Personality:
Distrusting- Magic users can't be trusted because they either burn out or turn bad. During his year Atticus has learned to watch his back never know when those you travel with or work with will turn.
Loyal- Those that have earned his trust will find someone that while help them through thick and thin.
Quiet- Being a Witch Hunter, Atticus has learned that holding ones tongue can save their life, every action you do have a equal and opposite reaction and more often than not its a that reaction is something bad.
Quirks: Atticus does enjoy smoking a pipe here and there maybe the occasional beer. Is an avid reader.
Skills/Magic:
Swordmanship- Many years of training has made Atticus has become a very well rounded swordsman often fighting with a finely crafted steel blade given to him upon completion of his training
Marksmanship- One of the many tenants the learn during training. Witch Hunters employ a unique weapon to them a hand held two shot crossbow. Atticus considers himself a decent shot with it.
Antimagic Combat- Witch Hunters are expected to be able to combat all types of magic. Shadow metal eye covers, ivy hand cuffs, sap mouth gags, skunk bombs and wax ear muffs. Plus other deterrents
Has a special mixture that all Witch Hunters are taught that is only known to them. Said mixture is able to act as a general deterrent. Concoction is made of a mixture of salt, iron, silver and oil. Applied to blade or crossbow bolt when needed
Hunter- Witch Hunters are taught to use all their senses to find where their target has gone
Adept of Sight- Atticus is able to see what others can't. Spotting very minuscule details, ie footprints many days old, finger prints, etc. Is able to get a lot of information just from looking at fresher tracks.
Weaknesses:
Magic- Despite being trained in antimagic combat Atticus is still weak to magic attacks That is if opponent is able to get the jump on him
Knowledge- While some would consider this a positive trait. There is such a thing as knowing to much knowledge. Things that are not supposed to be known. Atticus constantly search old tomes, forbidden and nonforbidden for any sort of information on how to better steel himself.
Camaraderie- Used to traveling alone or with one other. Atticus has difficulty working in larger groups and will often isolate himself since he has learned that only people you can trust are other hunters.
Role: Vox Operator/Veteran Squad of the Maccabian Janissaries 89th
Shock Troop
Communications chief
Marksmanship
Small Squad Tactics
Characteristics: Weapon Skill: 6 "Sometimes a solid hit to the face does just as much damage as a stabbing them." Ballistic Skill: 7 "You dont live long without being able to hit something." Strength: 6 This damnable vox system weighs a ton." Toughness: 6 "Armor kinda helps. But once you've taken a few blows things dont hurt as much." Agility: 3 "Whadda expect I'm wearing heavier armor." Intelligence: 4 "Gotta have at least some intelligence to live as long as I have." Perception: 4 "While the face plate looks nice I don't got the best peripherals." Willpower: 9 "The Emperor Protects." Fellowship: 5 "Fuck the conscripts they don't last as long. I prefer to keep with the other veterans.
Equipment:
M36 lasgun- This weapon has served Elias well for many years. Damage is show on the weapon for previous combat.
Maccabian Janissary Flak armor and helmet with face plate- A Janissary isn't a Janissary without his finely crafted armor.
Assault Shotgun- A weapon he tactfully acquired one day when his company was resupplied.
Vox communication system- Work 9 times out of 10, 40% of the time. Allows for long range communication.
Other standard guardsman equipment
Personality:
Pious- Wholly believes in Emperor. Often mumbles prayers to himself to help steel himself for the next fight.
Stoic- The mask helps hide the pain. The mask lets the enemy know you don't have any fear as you march into their oncoming fire
Jaded- After many long years and wars. Elias has seen many come and go; yet he and a few others remain. Tends not to talk to conscripts or unblooded guardsmen since they probably wont survive their first fight.
History:
Left his homeworld of Maccabeus Quintus at the rip age of 17 when he was given the opportunity to join the Maccabian Janissaries, even though he knew he would never see his homeworld again and would die in battle.
A few years after joining the 89th Maccabian Janissaries. His company was decimated when retaking a hive city from rebel humans. After the fight. The few remaining Janissary's were folded into the 157th Maccabian Janissaries.
Many campaigns and fights that aren't really worth mentioning. New scars, new faces, eventually everything just tend blur together at some point.
Not the best I've done. But I got stuck several times. Trying to make a og guard is difficult. lol
Role: Vox Operator/Veteran Squad of the Maccabian Janissaries 89th
Shock Troop
Communications chief
Marksmanship
Small Squad Tactics
Characteristics: Weapon Skill: 6 "Sometimes a solid hit to the face does just as much damage as a stabbing them." Ballistic Skill: 7 "You dont live long without being able to hit something." Strength: 6 This damnable vox system weighs a ton." Toughness: 6 "Armor kinda helps. But once you've taken a few blows things dont hurt as much." Agility: 3 "Whadda expect I'm wearing heavier armor." Intelligence: 4 "Gotta have at least some intelligence to live as long as I have." Perception: 4 "While the face plate looks nice I don't got the best peripherals." Willpower: 9 "The Emperor Protects." Fellowship: 5 "Fuck the conscripts they don't last as long. I prefer to keep with the other veterans.
Equipment:
M36 lasgun- This weapon has served Elias well for many years. Damage is show on the weapon for previous combat.
Maccabian Janissary Flak armor and helmet with face plate- A Janissary isn't a Janissary without his finely crafted armor.
Plasma Pistol- A weapon he tactfully acquired one day when his company was resupplied.
Vox communication system- Work 9 times out of 10, 40% of the time. Allows for long range communication.
Other standard guardsman equipment
Personality:
Pious- Wholly believes in Emperor. Often mumbles prayers to himself to help steel himself for the next fight.
Stoic- The mask helps hide the pain. The mask lets the enemy know you don't have any fear as you march into their oncoming fire
Jaded- After many long years and wars. Elias has seen many come and go; yet he and a few others remain. Tends not to talk to conscripts or unblooded guardsmen since they probably wont survive their first fight.
History:
Left his homeworld of Maccabeus Quintus at the rip age of 17 when he was given the opportunity to join the Maccabian Janissaries, even though he knew he would never see his homeworld again and would die in battle.
A few years after joining the 89th Maccabian Janissaries. His company was decimated when retaking a hive city from rebel humans. After the fight. The few remaining Janissary's were folded into the 157th Maccabian Janissaries.
Many campaigns and fights that aren't really worth mentioning. New scars, new faces, eventually everything just tend blur together at some point.