Dalton Walker

Age: 27
Birthday: August 22nd
Sexuality: Straight
Special Characteristics: Various scars across all parts of his skin, from cuts and gashes to minor burn scars and bruising.



Out of combat:
In many parts of his life and character Dalton is inspired by water and the oceans of the world and how varied they can be. Much like water, when things are calm and still Dalton is steady, methodical and patient. He often takes to life in a slow and deliberate manner, wanting to take in all he can during his travels and see and explore as much as possible before he misses the oppurtunity. Dalton also seeks at all times for anywhere he can be of use, someone that needs his help or a settlement that requires a good job done. He is a generally kind and accepting man who wishes to learn about the various cultures of Earthland and the people that encompass them and often perhaps being too curious for his own good when the oppurtunity to learn about something exotic to him comes up, spending a good portion of his time travelling from place to place and striking conversation with any other travellers he finds himself meeting the path of.

A man dedicated to the act of protecting and helping others, Dalton can also often be found training and, when not doing that, putting that training to use in combat. A dedication to doing good that is so strong infact that he on more than one occasion has found himself in more trouble than he perhaps is capable of handling as testified by the various marks and healed scars on his body. No matter the odds and difficulties he faces though Dalton does his absolute best to keep moving on and learning from his experiences so that he may better deal with problems in the future and by extension be better able to help others deal with their problems. Despite his inclination toward aiding others though he is far from a pacifist and believes that violence will always be a major factor in the world and that all that can be done about it is to ensure that such violence does not harm anyone who does not wish to be a part of it by fighting fire with fire, prompting Dalton's intense combat training. When speaking to Dalton most would likely think him a bit overly exaggerated and loud with the way he speaks, often appearing happy and motivated through his speech.

In combat:
However, that still calmness can change. Though water may be still when nothing is occuring, when some force or catalyst of change is applied a great ripple can occur and become rapid motion, something reflected in the way Dalton acts. When the need to fly into combat arises Dalton becomes entirely focused on the fight, studying and watching his opponent or opponents as much as he can as if his curiosity about others extends even to how they do battle. His demeanor changes somewhat as well when fighting, his already somewhat exaggerated way of speaking becomome even more so with his words turning to an archaic, perhaps even poetic tone. He is often merciful with his opponents and tries not to kill them however he understands at times that it is unavoidable.

Dalton is quite excitable when it comes to fighting, a favourite pass time of his. Under a leader in a combat situation Dalton would follow most any order when it comes to tactical situations and repositioning however when it comes to taking orders on a moral level he may take issue and refuse orders depending on what they are, such as if ordered to bring harm onto what he feels were innocent people. As a commander himself Dalton would be anything but subtle, seeking not only to perform good work his his group but to send a message as well and build a reputation.

Likes:

Water/Swimming: All his life Dalton has been raised learning about the ocean and the wonders it contains as well as about what can be accomplished using water magic. As a result Dalton's own personal philosophy is based around water and he enjoys swimming when he has the time to do so. He enjoys the freedom and sense of endlessness that the ocean possesses and hopes to one day have the time to go on a long sail of some kind.

Helping Others:Something that brings Dalton more happiness than anything else is to see that his actions help others and that he can bring joy to people by doing good and applying himself to the task. Dalton's day can be brightened immensely by only the smallest of good deeds in the name of another person.

Fighting: A born warrior at heart, Dalton openly seeks oppurtunities to battle others whether it be a friendly spar or a full on fight against something he considers evil and dangerous. Dalton isn't entirely sure why he likes fighting so much, perhaps for the oppurtunity to see the combat styles of others and test his own against them, or perhaps it's because it validates all the training he does for it. Whatever the case he's hardly a stranger to asking people if they'd like to spar, or stepping in a conflict to get his hands dirty.

Dislikes:

Forced Suffering: One sure way for Dalton's mood to slip into negativity is for him to hear of or witness the suffering of someone imparted by another, especially when someone weak is unjustly put in harms way by someone more powerful. Such is often enough to trigger a defensive response from him, eager to put himself in danger to aid in the prevention of suffering in whatever way he can, something that often puts him at odds with others.

Selfishness: A particular trait that Dalton finds himself disliking more than any other in people is entitlement and selfishness, seeing power hungry individuals in particular as hard to trust and easy to think poorly of. While it's not impossible for him to look past such a quality that some people possess, it's not something he will find himself comfortable with easily. As such, there are many mages in the world that are quite unpopular with him.

Inactivity: As patient as Dalton can be he still isn't a fan of waiting around not doing anything, much preferring to distract himself with tasks or travel than sit around with his thoughts.

Motivations:

Being of use: Above all else Dalton simply wants to be useful to others in his life, whether that be through fighting to help them or by providing some other aid via his skills and abilities. He wishes in the future to be better able to assist people with whatever they may require, though with a clear focus on putting his fighting skills to use.

Honing his skills: Dalton often reflects on himself and what he should focus on improving, both as a person and in terms of his abilities. He wishes to learn new things and apply them to his future actions and behavior, becoming wiser and more aware of the world around him so that he can understand how best to act.

New Experiences: A large part of his life has been to travel in search of new things, new people and new lands to explore. He is incredibly curious at heart and wants to see all that their is to see, as well as experience first hand in combat how many different fighting styles there are. Perhaps one day Dalton will settle down and be satisfied with what he's discovered, but it seems that so far he is content to continue his travels.

Fears:

Becoming useless: Dalton strives to remain able to help others and capable of making impactful actions, such is that his biggest fear is that he may receive a wound or befall some other circumstance that leaves him unable to do what he enjoys doing and travel. This extends to other things as well such as being fearful of losing his weapons or magic as well as scared to risk gaining a negative reputation and therefore reducing the chance people will want to associate with him.

Death: Something that often runs through Dalton's mind and takes his concentration away is the concept of death and the inevitability of it, he greatly fears the idea of dying and one reason he likes to distract himself is so he does not risk falling into thinking about things such as that as he often does without wanting to. When presented with a situation that can put serious risk to his life he may falter, though he still tries to overpower this fear.

Moths: A fairly mundane phobia of his, Dalton finds himself terrified of moths. The larger the moth the more harsh his reaction will be, ranging from mild discomfort to active fleeing. If asked to pinpoint the origin of this fear he wouldn't be able to say, figuring it's just a natural thing that developed as he was growing up.








Height: 6'4"
Weight: 220 lbs
Hair: Bald
Eyes: Brown
Skin Tone: Average white skin tone, not too pale or tanned

Appearance
The first thing someone would notice when looking toward his head is that he was entirely bald, both on his scalp and over his face with the cleanliness of it making it clear that this is a deliberate action of his, likely shaving his head and face regularly. His face itself is fairly regular and average save for the numerous scars placed over it, rough and darkened skin indicating that he had taken a slashing blow diagonally across his face and smaller cuts over his cheek and lip, forehead and chin with a soft pink patch over the right cheek signalling an old burn wound. His ears are of normal size and angle however his left ear is missing it's lobe, replaced by naturally healed skin. Dalton's nose is on the larger and misangled side of things with it being clear he had taken more than a few hits strong enough to break his nose, misshaping and swelling it a bit. His mouth also betrays a past of violence, many of his teeth being metal replacements and his tongue bearing a circular scolding mark on it, as if someone had placed a burning rock in his mouth.

His neck is solid and a bit elongated due to his height but otherwise appears normal with his shoulders being notably wide due to a mix of combat training and genetics. From the shoulders down it's clear that Dalton is a very physically active person, his body well built and bulky though not particularly toned around the abdomen, carrying yet more fighting scars around his chest, back and stomach. His arms are clearly well trained and strong with his slightly large than average forearms indicating a long history of weapon combat, befitting a warrior along with his heavily worn and calloused hands. Dalton's legs are also impressively large and make it clear that he is a man who often has to stand his ground against punishing forces and move around whilst carrying a lot of weight.

His feet are fairly unmarked and clean, perhaps surprisingly so in comparison with the rest of his body. Most commonly Dalton can be seen wearing an intricate suit of fullplate armor, constructed of steel and carrying various dents and signs of damage that has been buffed and repaired. The armor has some additional plating over the shoulders and neck and in general is thick but not overly so, still realistically weighted enough to allow for some agile and quick movements. When out of this armor and wearing more civilian clothing he tends to lean more toward the practical, clothes that have numerous and spacious pockets and made of sturdy material over fashionable though he does prefer green and blue colours in his attire.

Guild/Council

Guild: Currently Guildless

Rank: D Rank

Edited to provide rank