Post by Balian on Aug 31, 2006 19:01:27 GMT -5
Character's Name: Balian De Carvalio
Character's Age: 32
Gender: male
Race/Class: Griffon Rider/Leader
Character's History/Background(be as detailed as possible): Balian was found by his adoptive parents, lost and abandon near the base of the mountain that they lived on. Only 6 months old, little Balian had been wrapped up in a wool blanket and tucked away in a basket, left for the wolves. The man who found him, the King or leader of the village and of the griffon rider race, took him in and planned on him inheriting the position after he passed away. Balian was educated and brought up like royalty. When he was 15 he was paired with Aquila, his griffon. from that day he and her were inseparable, working together on both combat and magic. Not until his 18th birthday did they tell him about how they found him. He didn't take lightly to the news, but duty to his people prevented him from leaving on any form of quest to find out about his past. Eventually he placed it behind him and focused only on his future. both his parents passed away at an early age, the circumstances of their deaths unknown. Many suspect murder, for they were simply found in their beds, as if they died in their sleep. From that day on, Balian was 26 at the time, he has lived and ruled alone. He never married, only served his people as best he could.
Character's Personality: Balian is a very hardworking character. He has a sense of humor, but only on rare occasions when there is no emergency of higher importance. He is very wise, very knowledgeable, and is capable of performing tasks that one would not expect him to achieve or even attempt. Under his rule, the griffon rider race has fared very well, even through the past few years when times had seemed very difficult. He enjoys solitude, getting lost in a good piece of literature an excellent way to spend the evening. His duty comes first, and after everything else will he tend to anything concerning himself. He is very selfless and extremely loyal to all who gain his trust, which is hard to do.
Character's Appearance: Balian had long dark brown hair that he combs back for occasions where he needs to look refined. His eyes are deep and brooding, great knowledge swimming beneath them. Many find him him intimidating because of his serious and dominating stature, but he is one of the nicest most genuine people. He stands at a height of 6'1 and has a very toned and broad body. His griffon, Aquila is as black as a raven. Balian named her after the constellation, and he finds her company to be the most pleasurable.
Anything special: He is a very talented rider as well as swordsman. Balian had a natural talent for archery, and has one of the best aims that one will ever see.
Weaknesses/Strengths:
Weakness: he cannot stand to see innocent people hurt
Strengths: he is very intelligent and an excellent fighter.
