Name: Nohres Xaclamir
Gender: Male
Age: Mid-to-late 20's
Birthday: August 20th
Sexuality: Bisexual
Special Characteristics:
Personality:
Dedicated, loyal, resolute, ebullient; these are just some of the words that would be used to describe Nohres' personality. Few that meet him and spend any length of time around him would argue with such descriptors. He is a man who believes in being genuine with the people he cares about and seeks to help in their daily struggles. The idea that he should guard himself, give this false persona to the world, is one he actively rejects. To him, there can be no real friendship or understanding between people if such a relationship is based on a lie.
A man who is quick to laugh and pick up a shovel, Nohres values hard work and conviction from the people he associates with. When asked a question, he has no problem with giving an honest answer. He is not cruel or vindictive in his actions, though that is not to say that he cannot hold a grudge or does not feel agitation when wronged. For him, the understanding that comes from honest interaction begets a relationship that helps individuals grow in strength as they learn from one another. Only the weak are cruel and delight in the suffering of others.
In spite of the boisterous front that many are presented, it would be a fatal mistake to call him stupid or simple-minded. He possesses a wickedly keen mind that readily grapples with concepts and intrigue that his outward appearance belies. A life secluded from the wider world, cloistered from the events and learned of through reports and scrying, is not one that appeals to Nohres. Just as his appearance hides a fierce intelligence, so too does his care of others and inclination to give aid freely mask a deep undercurrent of ambition and ruthlessness. Though he possesses a genuinely good heart, he is no stranger to the hard actions being necessary in life.
In battle, Nohres is a calm individual who prefers patience and observation in the opening moments. Brash actions lead to a swift defeat and mistakes can bring death to himself or others. Instead, he favors a defensive, reactionary start to most engagements. On the rare opportunities in which he has foreknowledge of his opponent, he displays strong confidence in himself that allows him to go forward on the offensive from the start. If he has the power to end a fight decisively, he will employ it immediately unless given a reason otherwise. As he does not care for needless cruelty or undue suffering, he does not care for fights that lead to such actions.
When given the opportunity to work with others, Nohres favors a more supportive approach to battle. Nohres has absolute confidence in knowing his capabilities and failings; thus he is happy to let others help him as required or help others as needed. His sense of pride is not all-encompassing and self-important; the success of others is just as rewarding as personal success. When things turn against the group, Nohres is quick to shoulder as much as he can while his teammates regroup for a counteroffensive or to flee from the battle. In his mind, if his suffering can prevent theirs then he will gladly endure it.
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Likes:
- Food: Nohres is a man very much driven by a fondness for food, in particular meats. The faintest wafts of succulent meat and fresh bread is enough to get him running, even from a near-total collapse. Money is nice, as are other material goods, but nothing quite compares to a good meal.
- Honest Labor: For a man like Nohres, a good day involves working up a sweat. Whether through chopping wood, carrying large pallets of goods, or helping to build a house; if it involves the strength of his back and the sweat on his brow, he's more than happy to get to it.
- Companionship: The company of friends and companions brings out the most in life, as far as Nohres is concerned. While the victories and milestones of the individual are certainly important and should be celebrated, celebrating them as a group is a much greater joy to be relished and sought after.
- Confidence: Not braggarts or boasting, Nohres has respect for those individuals who possess confidence in themselves and their abilities that does not stem from pushing others aside or down to make their abilities seem more profound and awe-inspiring.
Dislikes:
- Senseless Cruelty: No one can avoid moments of anger or resentment, nor can one avoid all conflict. However, senseless cruelty, in particular, bothers Nohres. Anything that puts another down for the pettiness of another's ego, for the sadistic pleasure, is something that quickly riles him up.
- Cheating: In the spirit of competition and growth, Nohres disdains anything done to unfairly gain an edge over the competition. He believes that one should win by the conviction of their hearts and the strength of their spirit, not through underhanded tactics and blackmail.
- Isolation: Being alone does not bother Nohres, per se. Quiet times are relaxing, but to truly be alone; no one for companionship, no interaction with others. Just silence and the thoughts in his head quickly drive the man to dark places.
Motivations:
- Faith in Tomorrow: Nohres believes in a better tomorrow. While today may bring violence and suffering, the promise of tomorrow holds the possibility of new friends, redemption, and peace. While some might say such a belief is naive in the extreme, Nohres is truly driven by the hope that his actions can bring about a better tomorrow; for himself, and for his friends.
- Always Something New: Never one to be content with monotony, Nohres is always striving to encounter new people, learn new things, and explore new places. Dissatisfaction with a place or a people simply means it's time to pack up and move on if he cannot remedy that dissatisfaction. While he is confident in himself, his abilities, and his knowledge, Nohres is keenly aware of the fact that he does not know everything in the world. And that's simply a challenge to take on in his eyes.
- A Fragmented Mind: Nohres does not remember everything about his past. He has vague feelings and memories of growing up, and the people he lived with, but faces are hard to conjure. Amidst these holes is the unsettling feeling that someone has been forgotten. He seeks to find clues that might help him fill in these gaps in his memory.
Fears:
- Helplessness: As one who deeply values his friends and adopted family, Nohres cannot stand the idea that something may happen to them while he is forced to watch, powerless to stop their doom. Not the knowledge that something terrible happened while he was away, but rather the idea that something happened while he was there and he could not stop it.
- Abandonment: The idea that he could be so abhorred, so disdainful, so shameful, that others would abandon him causes Nohres great pain and anxiety. While not everyone will like him or care for him, Nohres does not favor the idea of being forever alone in a world of people.
- The Cold: Beyond a simple chill, there is something deeply unsettling to Nohres about the cold and dark of the deepest winter. In such environments, his mind is never at peace and night terrors are almost nightly in their frequency. In the farthest reaches of his mind, he can almost hear laughter in the dark and cold, and he is unsure of what unsettles him the most about this laughter; how familiar it is or what dark things it promises to herald.
General Appearance
Height: 198 cm [6' 6"]
Weight: 110 kg [242 lbs]
Hair: Short brown hair, cropped short.
Eyes: Blue
Skin Tone: Tan
Appearance: Towering over the vast majority of people, there is an extreme physicality to Nohres that is impossible to miss. Thick muscles stretch across his body; combined with a hard jawline and a thick beard kept well-trimmed, Nohres has a natural aura of command and authority to the common person. Although stoicism compounds many of these aspects to reinforce his serious demeanor, when Nohres is driven to smile the seriousness is revealed to mask a softer, more compassionate side that many never get to see.
Guild/Council
Guild: Guildless
Tattoo: Crimson, Right Shoulder.
Rank: B
Faction: Rune Knights
Faction Chapter: N/A
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