Onyx Duskrunner's page

If you were to spot Onyx walking down the street, at first glance it would be easy to mistake him as a human. A hooded man, slightly taller than average, strong shoulders, light brown skin, tattoos banded across his eyes and an ever present smirk. That is until you realize that the dark bands across his face aren't tattoos, his teeth are a bit too sharp, and his dark eyes aren't just shrouded, they are black.

It becomes a lot more obvious if he were to pull back his hood, revealing a small set of black curved horns lining the side of his head. Or if they were to see that his black facial markings are only a small part of the network of intertwined birthmarks that decorate most of his body that seem to either begin or end at an intricate spiral that covers most of his back.

Onyx is built for running, and he dresses appropriately. Well fitted, mostly unadorned leathers, long boots, bracers, and a hooded cloak are his apparel of choice. He knows his appearance can make people uneasy, and makes an effort to hide it, unless it suits him otherwise.

Onyx never knew his parents. He knows that his mother was a Tiefling, his father was a human, and they were part of an organization called "The Riftwardens", and that the markings on his body form the Seeker's Sprial, the symbol of their order. He doesn't know anything more about them, his foster father, Damian Duskrunner, tells him that his parents went missing while on a secret mission when Onyx was about a month old. Everybody, Onyx included, believes them to be dead.

Onyx's foster family treated him well, if not strictly, and taught him the ways of Kenabres and the Worldwound. Damian was given orders to scout and patrol the border of the Worldwound, to ensure the Wardstones are doing their job. He took to the duty so well and effectively that they were officially deemed the Duskrunners by the Prelate. An unofficial member since he was a child (only recently made official), Onyx learned to use a bow, hide in the shadows, and take advantage of his gifts from a young age.

"See, but do not be seen. Strike, but do not be struck. Do not risk yourself for pride, our knowledge is worth more than a kill." - Duskrunner's mantra.

Kenabres is a serious place, so Onyx knows the value of a well-timed joke. He believes that being too serious too often isn't healthy for anyone, and he tries to do his part (with varying degrees of success).

That being said, he knows when focus and precision is needed. It's almost as though he is two people, one when there is work to be done, and one when the situation allows for levity.

He likes to gamble and drink, but has never let either control his life. Like his adoptive father, he takes his job with the Duskrunners very seriously, and won't do anything to interfere with his duty.