Ashen Light

Ashen Light wrote:Name: Ashen Light

Gender: Male

Age: 26

Birthday: November 2

Sexuality: Heterosexual

Special Characteristics: Pitch black eyes. Not void black like space, but like undisturbed water under a cloudy night sky.

Personality: Calm and dependable are two words that most aptly describe Ash. Leadership is predominantly informed by personality, and his self control and reserved demeanor lend themself well to managing differing personalities and the random roadblocks that get in the way of teamwork, mission completion or just downright survival. 

Overall, though, he is a serious man. His humor is dry, his wit biting, and he tends towards blatant sarcasm when provoked, but he does not suffer easily those with flamboyant personalities, a need to gloat or any who would tell rather than show. As a man with a firm belief in strength coming from within he is naturally wary of anyone putting on displays. This lends itself to appearing aloof until he gets to know others, and that suits him just fine. He would much rather be left alone with his thoughts.

This same reservation lends itself to a man inclined to allow others to find their own success and failure. Advice is only offered once, and if not needed he'll just shrug and remind them he gave warning. It's up to them if they learn from the mistake and heed him in the future, but if not that is fine. Self agency is important to him, as is personal repsonsibility.

Personal responsibility is something he takes quite seriously, and there is no lower form of person than one unable to accept their own failures or faults. It is truly a poor soul who casts blame on others. This is also typically the easiest way to get on his good side. Failing and owning up to it is an immediate win with him. 

This is why he is fine being leader or follower, but he prefers to lead only once he has accurately understood the mission and those he must work with. Being thrust unprepared into such a situation makes him balk, and is a fast way to get him to revert to his typical habit - being a lone wolf.

He would sooner fail alone than struggle together when he feels it the more logical outcome. So far as Ash cares, you use the weapon you need not the one you have, so marshalling your strength is important - if failure is the only outcome, then better one person suffer than all. 


Likes:

• Being Alone: No one asking bothersome questions, some peace and quiet. What's not to love?
  
• Bamboo Flutes: The sound of them is relaxing to the point of making him meditative.
  
• Dogs: They know who you are on sight, and always show their truest selves.
  

Dislikes:

• Repeating Himself: If he knows you know something, and he has to repeat the answer, he is going to get extremely annoyed - quickly.
  
• Rain: His skin gets damp, he's stuck in the armor and it makes walking anywhere bothersome.
  
• Crowds: They're loud, they crowd you, and you might get stabbed.
  

Motivations: 

• Curiosity: Ash is always looking to learn new things, and is driven by the insatiable desire to simply know more. It does not need to be earth shattering, or provide him boosted ability - it could simply be a unique cultural fact. Nothing interests him more than learning something new.
  
• Feeling Useful: He doesn't need to be the best, he just needs to know his contribution mattered.
  
• Companionship: Used to being on his own, he's come to appreciate a true friend when he finds one. A shame they're so difficult to come by.
  

Fears: 

• Heights: He can and will clam up when near the edge of something quite high up. Don't leave him near the edge of any cliff.
  
• Rejection: Failure means nothing to him, but the fact he may lose friendship over it terrifies him. This can and does lead to secretive behaviors that erode trust.
  
• Loss of Control: Being captured, being pinned, being unable to move. All things that elicit outright panic.
  

General Appearance

Height: 6' 3'', 190.5 cm

Weight: 235 lbs, 106.6kg

Hair Color: Brown

Eye Color: Brown

Skin Tone: Pale

Appearance: A tall, bulky knight with a forward hunch of his head, Ash is the sort of dark, imposing figure that begs to be left alone. This is done by choice. If appearance is anything to go by then he comes from a land of cold, as his skeletal armor is layered over a furred coat. An iron halo rises behind his head and the flat-brow above his visor gives his helmet a judgemental look.

The black eyes beneath leave the impression there's naught within the armor but menace.

In his gauntlets is clenched a staff, topped with a spiked, empty sphere that brings to mind a combination of branding iron and two-handed mace. 

Guild: Guildless
Tattoo: N/A
Tattoo Color: N/A

Faction: N/A

Ashen Light wrote:Name: Ashen Light

Gender: Male

Age: 26

Birthday: November 2

Sexuality: Heterosexual

Special Characteristics: Pitch black eyes. Not void black like space, but like undisturbed water under a cloudy night sky.

Personality: Calm and dependable are two words that most aptly describe Ash. Leadership is predominantly informed by personality, and his self control and reserved demeanor lend themself well to managing differing personalities and the random roadblocks that get in the way of teamwork, mission completion or just downright survival. 

Overall, though, he is a serious man. His humor is dry, his wit biting, and he tends towards blatant sarcasm when provoked, but he does not suffer easily those with flamboyant personalities, a need to gloat or any who would tell rather than show. As a man with a firm belief in strength coming from within he is naturally wary of anyone putting on displays. This lends itself to appearing aloof until he gets to know others, and that suits him just fine. He would much rather be left alone with his thoughts.

This same reservation lends itself to a man inclined to allow others to find their own success and failure. Advice is only offered once, and if not needed he'll just shrug and remind them he gave warning. It's up to them if they learn from the mistake and heed him in the future, but if not that is fine. Self agency is important to him, as is personal repsonsibility.

Personal responsibility is something he takes quite seriously, and there is no lower form of person than one unable to accept their own failures or faults. It is truly a poor soul who casts blame on others. This is also typically the easiest way to get on his good side. Failing and owning up to it is an immediate win with him. 

This is why he is fine being leader or follower, but he prefers to lead only once he has accurately understood the mission and those he must work with. Being thrust unprepared into such a situation makes him balk, and is a fast way to get him to revert to his typical habit - being a lone wolf.

He would sooner fail alone than struggle together when he feels it the more logical outcome. So far as Ash cares, you use the weapon you need not the one you have, so marshalling your strength is important - if failure is the only outcome, then better one person suffer than all. 


Likes:

• Being Alone: No one asking bothersome questions, some peace and quiet. What's not to love?
  
• Bamboo Flutes: The sound of them is relaxing to the point of making him meditative.
  
• Dogs: They know who you are on sight, and always show their truest selves.
  

Dislikes:

• Repeating Himself: If he knows you know something, and he has to repeat the answer, he is going to get extremely annoyed - quickly.
  
• Rain: His skin gets damp, he's stuck in the armor and it makes walking anywhere bothersome.
  
• Crowds: They're loud, they crowd you, and you might get stabbed.
  

Motivations: 

• Curiosity: Ash is always looking to learn new things, and is driven by the insatiable desire to simply know more. It does not need to be earth shattering, or provide him boosted ability - it could simply be a unique cultural fact. Nothing interests him more than learning something new.
  
• Feeling Useful: He doesn't need to be the best, he just needs to know his contribution mattered.
  
• Companionship: Used to being on his own, he's come to appreciate a true friend when he finds one. A shame they're so difficult to come by.
  

Fears: 

• Heights: He can and will clam up when near the edge of something quite high up. Don't leave him near the edge of any cliff.
  
• Rejection: Failure means nothing to him, but the fact he may lose friendship over it terrifies him. This can and does lead to secretive behaviors that erode trust.
  
• Loss of Control: Being captured, being pinned, being unable to move. All things that elicit outright panic.
  

General Appearance

Height: 6' 3'', 190.5 cm

Weight: 235 lbs, 106.6kg

Hair Color: Brown

Eye Color: Brown

Skin Tone: Pale

Appearance: A tall, bulky knight with a forward hunch of his head, Ash is the sort of dark, imposing figure that begs to be left alone. This is done by choice. If appearance is anything to go by then he comes from a land of cold, as his skeletal armor is layered over a furred coat. An iron halo rises behind his head and the flat-brow above his visor gives his helmet a judgemental look.

The black eyes beneath leave the impression there's naught within the armor but menace.

In his gauntlets is clenched a staff, topped with a spiked, empty sphere that brings to mind a combination of branding iron and two-handed mace. 

Guild: Guildless
Tattoo: N/A
Tattoo Color: N/A

Faction: N/A