Leon Dyce

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Leon Dyce
"Visions of Melancholic Serenity"
Gender	Male
Race	Miqo'te
Clan	Keeper of the Sun
Citizenship	Ul'dahn
Age	29
Guardian	Althyk, the Keeper
Height	Five Fulm Ten
Sexuality	Heterosexual
Nameday	1st Sun of the 5th Umbral Moon
Occupation	Veteran, Specialist, Hunter, Mercenary, Wanderer

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Character

General

Name: Leon Dyce

Age: 28

Birth Nation: Ala Mhigo

Current Residence Gridania

Public Affiliation(s):
Immortal Flames Veteran, Cartenau.

Appearance

Height: 5'10 (179cm)
Build: Shredded, Rugged
Eye Color: Light Jade
Hair Color: Soot Black, with Gray Markings

Due to past injuries, Leon's skin is a canvas of scar tissue. This scarring ranges in injury type and severity, be it blades, spears, knives, and various other projectiles. You will find it difficult to see clear patches of unscathed skin. Though most of his face remains unscathed, (with the exception of lesser burn scar tissue) Leon would be considered a Burn Unit's worst nightmare.

With closer inspection, the oldest of burn wounds would be the most apparent. This burn wound, known as his "Thorn Mail", is noticeable as a complete set of plate mail that was effectively fused to his skin, and subsequently removed. The most noticeable burn symbols of which are the Immortal Flames scales seared onto his left shoulder. His chest was forcefully imprinted with a disfigured, melted, yet jagged angel with wings.

While he is a prime physical specimen, many of his muscles are oddly misshaped due to past traumas.

He has an unusual tattoo on the nape of his neck.

Leon has a very calm and learned demeanor earned from years of experience and travel.

Personality

Leon is a calm, thoughtful, and sterrn person on first impression. He believes in purpose and duty. He sticks to a routine, physical and mental, to maintain personal balance.

Even though he struggles with PTSD, it mainly affects him socially by his aversion to large crowds.

He will often offer his assistance to those in need, should they be genuine. He tends to refrains from approaching people directly. He does not mind others approaching him and speaking casually.

Due to his experiences and past, he naturally expects the worst from people. He welcomes this expectation to be proven wrong.

He's often found gazing off into the distance, in deep thought. Just as often as he can be found in meditation, or practicing his Iaido.

Combat History

Leon (as a thieving street-rat) purchased the training services of an expert swordsman at a young age with his pick-pocketing earnings. He trained from 10 years old to be a soldier of the Immortal Flames.

In the following years he would rise in the ranks of the Immortal Flames undertaking specialized Vanguard training, honing his swordsmanship, martial arts, stealth & tactics and marksmanship skill set.

Now years after Carteneau, Leon has been ever vigilant in maintaining his skills through private contract services and monster hunting, along with taking on tasks for the Immortal Flames to maintain his active status within their forces.

Tendencies

Likes ▲ Observing Mannerisms ▲ Philosophical Discussion ▲ Calm Reasonable Company ▲ Tinkering with Allagan Technology

Dislikes ▼ Crowded and or cramped locations ▼ Unjust Treatment of others ▼ Overtly intrusive individuals ▼ Straying from "Routine"

Hobbies & Talents ■ He maintains his routine, keeping his skill and mind at peak condition. Meditation, Study, Introspection, Practice. ■ A natural with the bow, he often spends his time creating targets and challenging his precision. ■ Skilled in freerunning, sleight of hand (stealth arts), mixed martial arts, swordsmanship, throwing knives/needles, bows, and firearms. ■ Though he loathes to admit it, he actually has a lovely singing voice. This pairs well with his skill of playing the Piano (self taught).

Other ♦ He struggles with Post Traumatic Stress disorder, and occasionally triggers into a 'survival' mode. ♦ His routine assists with his PTSD, keeping his mind on a set schedule with multiple meditation rounds. ♦ He's quick to accept extermination missions, specifically those with a difficult target. ♦ He is loosely affiliated with the Maelstrom, occasionally hired to handle "VIP target" contracts.

Rumors

Common Rumors (Easily overheard) ♦ "I remember that one as just a little lad. Played atop the rooftops with a little cloaked girl." - Elderly Ul'dahn Resident ♦ "Nice company. Guy's got stories out the wazoo. He orders drinks for rowdy patrons. Here here I guess." - Gridanian Barkeep ♦ "A quiet, serious Vet. I've never seen someone fight the way he does. Incredible." –Flame Corporal Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear) ♦ "Aye, I saw 'im smile once. Tha's when I knew 'e was off 'is rocker." –Limsan Pirate ♦ "That guy? Yeah he's one of them paranoid fellas. Carries more weapons than he's worth." -Gutsy Lalafell ♦ "Every movement 'it' makes is precise and deliberate." –Weathered Adventurer

Rare Rumors (Rarely overheard) ♦ "A buddy of mine worked with him before. Claims he felled a Chimera in under 10 seconds." –Skeptical Pugilist ♦ "That thing.. I- I don't feel comfortable talking about him." -Horrified Flame Sergeant ♦ "I once saw 'im split a Roe from stem to stern, wit' a damn flensin' needle. Crazy nutter." - Wary Fisherman

OOC Notes

Themes:
General: Forget Not - Ne Obliviscaris

General: The Islander - Nightwish

Combat: I, Dementia - Whitechapel

Meditation: Consciousness pt.1 & 2 - Persefone
Thorn Mail: Thorn Mail - Pentakill
Requiem: Taikatalvi - Nightwish

Voice Actor: Elias Toufexis

Tropes:
The Atoner
Ax-Crazy
Beware the Nice Ones
Creature of Habit
Forgiven, but Not Forgotten
From Camouflage to Criminal
Good Is Not Soft
Heroic B.S.O.D.
I Ain't Got Time to Bleed
Implausible Fencing Powers
Master Swordsman
Misery Builds Character
No One Should Survive That
The Reliable One
Thousand-Yard Stare
Took a Level in Badass
Trauma Button - PTSD Trigger
Shell-Shocked Veteran
Sociopathic Hero
War Is Hell