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The "Great" Miguel
CG Human Fighter
Trait: Starchild
Basic Description:
Miguel is an ex-pirate, turned world traveler. He loves three things: Desna, travel, and his sword, though not always in that order. He is a fighter trying to become in truth as good with the weapon he carries as he believes himself to already be.
Miguel is a formidable sight. He stands just over six feet tall and weighs 200 pounds. He has dark hair and light eyes and a somewhat condescending grin ever-present on his otherwise warm face. He carries a falchion on his back and appears to be very comfortable with it's weight and that of his armor, like a man in a uniform. His cloak and boots are always travel worn for he calls only the night sky and his dreams home.
Miguel is an ex-pirate, turned world traveler. He loves three things: Desna, travel, and his sword, though not always in that order. He is a fighter trying to become in truth as good with the weapon he carries as he believes himself to already be.
Miguel is a formidable sight. He stands just over six feet tall and weighs 200 pounds. He has dark hair and light eyes and a somewhat condescending grin ever-present on his otherwise warm face. He carries a falchion on his back and appears to be very comfortable with it's weight and that of his armor, like a man in a uniform. His cloak and boots are always travel worn for he calls only the night sky and his dreams home.
Background:
The Great Miguel was the firstborn of twins to a Calistrian prostitute who served in the temple in Ilizmagorti. Their father was first mate on a pirate ship, and after a particularly good hall he went upscale for some entertainment. That resulted in Miguel and Manuel. Miguel's small amount of training in the Calistrian temple gave him a basic knowledge of Desna and her domain over travelers. With a love of Desna Miguel's feet began to itch, and as they approached the age of majority they sought out their father with the help of a particularly found priestess and joined on his ship. Manuel was born with his fathers love of the sea, while Miguel loved the thought of exploring the world he was more drawn to the art of the sword then the call of the ocean. It didn't take long before Miguel couldn't handle the confines of a life devoted to the sea so he struck out on his own to explore the world and to master the art of the sword
The Great Miguel was the firstborn of twins to a Calistrian prostitute who served in the temple in Ilizmagorti. Their father was first mate on a pirate ship, and after a particularly good hall he went upscale for some entertainment. That resulted in Miguel and Manuel. Miguel's small amount of training in the Calistrian temple gave him a basic knowledge of Desna and her domain over travelers. With a love of Desna Miguel's feet began to itch, and as they approached the age of majority they sought out their father with the help of a particularly found priestess and joined on his ship. Manuel was born with his fathers love of the sea, while Miguel loved the thought of exploring the world he was more drawn to the art of the sword then the call of the ocean. It didn't take long before Miguel couldn't handle the confines of a life devoted to the sea so he struck out on his own to explore the world and to master the art of the sword
Personality:
"Alone and outnumbered The great Miguel once bested three marauding pirates!" Miguel has been lucky. Though not really a personality trait, it has shaped his personality. Miguel believes himself to be better with the sword then he truly is. This primarily comes down to him defeating rivals he could not have beaten without luck to have given him the upper hand. Pirates who tried to board his ship while it was weakened after a good haul before getting to port found themselves always slipping on a loose board on the deck giving Miguel an opportunity to land a decisive blow. Or when boarding a merchant ship Miguel was faced with three superior swordsmen who were all dispatched by a snapped line that caused the sail to pull a loose rope tripping up their feet, throwing them off balance and right into Miguel's assault. Miguel is not completely unaware of his luck, but he certainly thinks its not quite as important as his skill. His personal motto is "Some say better lucky than good, I believe best to be lucky and good." His delusions of grandeur make Miguel rather fearless, and prone to stupidity. His worship of Desna and his history of everything turning out okay make the "discretion" part of valor a completely alien concept to him. He willing throws himself into the fray without thought of personal safety. He willing goes where others fear without worry of repercussion.
Aside from his superiority complex Miguel is a very likable guy. He follows his heart and encourages others to do the same. If he weren't so oblivious to danger he would make a good leader, as his refusal to even contemplate the possibility of failure is rather contagious. He has a joking, never very serious attitude, and even sees death as little more then just a journey to a new realm, and nothing to be saddened by.
"Alone and outnumbered The great Miguel once bested three marauding pirates!" Miguel has been lucky. Though not really a personality trait, it has shaped his personality. Miguel believes himself to be better with the sword then he truly is. This primarily comes down to him defeating rivals he could not have beaten without luck to have given him the upper hand. Pirates who tried to board his ship while it was weakened after a good haul before getting to port found themselves always slipping on a loose board on the deck giving Miguel an opportunity to land a decisive blow. Or when boarding a merchant ship Miguel was faced with three superior swordsmen who were all dispatched by a snapped line that caused the sail to pull a loose rope tripping up their feet, throwing them off balance and right into Miguel's assault. Miguel is not completely unaware of his luck, but he certainly thinks its not quite as important as his skill. His personal motto is "Some say better lucky than good, I believe best to be lucky and good." His delusions of grandeur make Miguel rather fearless, and prone to stupidity. His worship of Desna and his history of everything turning out okay make the "discretion" part of valor a completely alien concept to him. He willing throws himself into the fray without thought of personal safety. He willing goes where others fear without worry of repercussion.
Aside from his superiority complex Miguel is a very likable guy. He follows his heart and encourages others to do the same. If he weren't so oblivious to danger he would make a good leader, as his refusal to even contemplate the possibility of failure is rather contagious. He has a joking, never very serious attitude, and even sees death as little more then just a journey to a new realm, and nothing to be saddened by.
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