Eli Validus

Name: Eli Validus
Gender: Male
Age: 20
Birthday: January 6th
Sexuality: Straight
Special Characteristics: Missing his right arm; replaced with a mechanical one.

Personality:
Born Leon Himayne, Eli is a man still trying to define and shape who he is in the world. A sense of grandeur, and a strong belief that his destiny is to be on top, he is constantly pushing forward without a set goal in mind. To him, his journey is simply "to the top." What or where that may be, he won't know till he's there. All he knows is that he will be there someday. Dead set in this ideal, he has a pride and arrogance to match it. He won't comprise, nor will he bend on what he wants. To him, the ends justify the means, so long as the end is beneficial to him. Stealing, lying, cheating, anything is fair game. To that extent, he is rotten to the core and completely unrepentant. A con artist by trade, he parades himself as a magician, with flashy antics and impromptu shows. Eli mostly calls himself that to cover for his true intentions, but he does genuinely enjoy being part of a show and the center of attention. The applause and smiles of the audience completely mesmerize him, making him feel as if he is the most important thing to them at the moment.

He is nothing if not confident. An absolute faith in his abilities may make him appear reckless, but he would argue that. He's a gambler, always up for the risk and thrill, yet never taking one he doesn't believe he can win... or cheat. Arrogance can cloud his judgement, but so far he's always managed to make his way by. Outside himself, there are very few people he places in faith in. He trusts no one, yet no one knows that. Friendly and outgoing in appearance, he values connections and their uses. To him, everyone is a pawn in a game only he's playing. As such, he'll smile and do all he can to keep people in his graces, even if it means a loss here and there. There is no stopping once he's set his eyes on something. The few he considers friends or family are blessed with an unwavering faith.

Eli wants to be "it." He wants to be the coolest, the cream of the crop. Attention is his drug, and admiration is his goal. People should be looking up to him, wishing to be him. Because of this, he despises imitation. He wants to be unique, something no one else has ever seen. Anything close to what he is instantly has his ire. This ties in with his hatred of authority. Eli plays by his own terms, and refuses to change or follow anyone else. To him, that's nothing more than sacrificing yourself for other's gain. He would sooner die than give up his freedom. As such, one of the few things that he works against that isn't directly for him is oppression. He'll fight it at every turn, hoping to show others to stand on his own two feet as he learned. Potential is what Eli views himself as, and something he can respect in others. Children especially, he has a soft spot for them. Because of the abuse he suffered as a child, he'll bend over backwards to help them.

In combat, Eli retains his casual approach, never seeming upset. He always tries to “outplay” his opponents, playing out his plans strategically. He’s not one for violence, and prefers to end things quickly, using whatever means necessary. He has no qualms with dirty fighting, and often employs it himself. Eli prefers to rely on his wit and cunning in a fight, rather than brute force. Employing his various “tricks”, he is constantly trying to bait his opponent into his trap. Eli tends to work well with others, but can often be frustrating to deal with, since he rarely informs them of his plans in the fight. When it comes to working under a leader, it depends solely on who the person is. If they are someone he respects, he will go above and beyond to accomplish his role. However, if it isn’t someone he respects, he will flat out refuse to do anything they tell him.

Likes:

• Competition; Eli is an incredibly competitive person, and loves going against others. While he loves winning and has no intention to lose, he isn’t a sore loser, and recognizes that more is learned in defeat than victory.
  
• Children; Eli has a soft spot for children, viewing them as pure, gentle things. He has a tendency to include shorter people, treating them like he would a child.
  
• Gambling; Eli has an almost addiction to gambling, and is always looking to make a bet or play a game. He gets a rush off winning things from others, even if it’s through cheating.
  
• Music; Eli has a love for music, and can often be caught humming or whistling to himself, if not outright singing. He knows how to play a small arrangement of instruments, and often plays anything he can get his hands on to pass the time.
  

Dislikes:

• Authority; Eli has severe problems with the idea of anyone bossing him around, believing it is stripping away his freedom. If anyone attempts to be above him, he believes they have to earn their spot, as well as his respect, before he will ever treat them as such.
  
• Animals; Eli doesn’t care very much for any type of animal, believing them to be stupid beasts. He feels that they are either annoying and wild, too difficult to deal with, or trained and mindless, simply living out an existence of servitude to try and survive.
  
• Spineless People; Even though Eli loves being praised and served, he can't stand people who would sell themselves out to others. People were meant to stand on their own feet and fight for what they have, and anyone who would give that up is garbage in his eyes.
  

Motivations:

• Pride; Eli has a large pride, and it forces him to constantly push himself. Unwilling to allow himself to be considered weak, Eli is always looking to grow stronger.
  
• Spite; Cast out by his parents for being “worthless,” Eli moves forward to spite them and prove them wrong, planning to one day make them eat their words.
  
• Competition; Eli lives for the thrill of the match. He loves the feeling of putting his wits, strength, and all he has against an opponent, especially when he wins.
  

Fears:

• Being Unprepared; Eli tries to always remain one step ahead of everyone around him, so when he finds himself in a situation where he isn’t the one ahead, it puts him on edge and unnerves him, causing him to slowly grow panic when he’s unable to take the lead.
  
• Necromancy; Eli views death as one of the absolutes of life. It’s something that can’t be outplayed or defeated. As such, whenever something or someone defies it, it unnerves him, making him imagine if that happened to him, becoming someone else’s tool.
  
• Commitment; Eli is fickle and knows it. He is often changing things about himself and going with the wind. As such, he fears the idea of being tied down to one place or style.
  

General Appearance

Height: 5’9”
Weight: 164lb
Hair: Blonde, worn short and messy, uncombed but styled, with a long braided ponytail down the back.
Eyes: Green
Skin Tone: Light Caucasian
Appearance: Eli almost always wears a black coat, with the right sleeve ripped off and the left rolled up. The inside fabric of the coat is orange, and shows on both the rolled up sections as well as its folds. The bottom of it is ripped up slightly, and it shows obvious signs of wear and tear. He usually wears a grey sleeveless shirt underneath it, and a pair of dark blue jeans. He wears a pair of brown boots that go up to his knees, and has a leather card holder on each leg above the knee. He is always wearing an orange scarf loosely around his neck. His right arm is missing, and is replaced with a magically powered prosthetic. The arm is a bright silver, and has a series of orange glowing lines adorning it. The lines all trace back to a circular indent on his right shoulder, which also glows the same color.

Guild/Council

Guild: Guildless
Tattoo: N/A
Rank: C

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