Eckerd Woeclad

Eckerd Aldenport
D'you mind if I, uh... put some clothes on? as portrayed by rregret
Gender	Male
Race	Hyur
Clan	Highlander
Citizenship	Gridanian
Age	Late 20's
Patron Diety	Oschon, the Wanderer
Occupation	Adventurer, Bounty Hunter

Character

General Information ■ Full Name: Eckerd Aldenport (ECK-urd ALL-den-PORT) ■ Nickname(s): Eki, Icky, Heartburn ■ Marital Status: Single ■ Sexuality: Heterosexual

Physical ■ Height: 6'4" ■ Weight: 210 lbs ■ Hair: Ginger ■ Eyes: Light Green

Miscellaneous ■ Nameday: 10th Sun of the 3rd Astral Moon ■ Vice(s): Smoking ■ Alignment: Chaotic Good

Appearance

"The Red Waters" by rregret

At first glance, one's eyes would most likely fixate on the large scar running across the left corner of Eckerd's lips, located just above the strong jawline that's arguably had to withstand a punch or two in its day, and surrounded by a thick five o'clock shadow. Included on his list of "most distinguishable features" are the ginger hair and the easily noticeable infestation of devilish freckles along the bridge of his nose and cheekbones, effectively taking up what little space remains inside the bullseye of his face. There is, of course, also a particular tattoo. But we don't talk about the tattoo. Ever. He sure doesn't.

While perhaps not the largest Highlander in town, Eckerd still manages to stand around a head taller than your average person, with his broad shoulders and rather solid physical state only adding to his menace level if ever encountered in a dark alleyway. His arms, as well as the muscles on his pair of legs, each tell the story of a life spent around tireless footwork and vigorous thrusts. A lancer's story.

Understandably, Eckerd rarely puts too much effort into what manner of clothing he'll be wearing on his everyday outings. Heavily biased towards practicality over formality, and with little to no gil to spare for fancy clothes, it's only natural that he be seen in outfits more fit to an expedition or a recon mission than to a gentle stroll along the beaches of La Noscea. Under the moonlight. With someone spe-- Hah! Not happening.

Traits

Personality

Enjoys

• A large variety of cigars, having no personal favorites of his own.
• Exploring new places and the feeling of grand adventure.
• Romantic novels with enough cheese to provide for the breakfast buns of an entire Imperial Invasion Force.
• Sweets, including -- yet not restricted to -- licorice and dark chocolate.

Avoids

• Glory hogs and bootlickers.
• Large crowds and overall gatherings of people in vast numbers.
  • His reason for this being less about maintaining a "mysterious loner"-status and more about being anxious to no end.
• People with unreasonably high expectations.
• Surprises. Surprises are bad.

Hobbies and Interests

• Falling down from high places and hurting himself. A lot. May include profanity and salty tears.
• Haggling. Because prices on things are simply too overblown sometim--... most of the time.
• Reading. Obviously.
• Wrestling and other forms of hand-to-hand combat.

Skills

Climbing. Having grown up surrounded by the mountains of Gyr Abania -- and later the lush forests of the Black Shroud -- it's safe to say that the most foolproof way of locating Eckerd Aldenport is to keep one's eyes locked upwards. Note: Not recommended while in the close proximity of cliffs and/or other environmental hazards.

Combat. When faced with the possibility of permanent death, or at the very least, permanent mutilation, Eckerd tends to place his faith in the hands of a sturdy lance -- or a polearm of a similar fashion -- whenever possible. Combined with a healthy dose of physical strength and years of experience in the field, this twenty-something sellsword has established himself as anything but a pushover. Still, there's always room for improvement, and an experienced fighter could easily point out the most fatal flaw in his technique: a heavy over-reliance on offense.

Background

History

To be expanded.

Rumors Rumor (\ˈrü-mər\): information or a story that is passed from person to person but has not been proven to be true. ◢ Common Rumors ■ "Never in a thousand cycles had I expected to be selling that kind of book to a man like him. I mean, it doesn't even have any raunchy bits of note in it!" ~ An unknown merchant ◢ Moderate Rumors ■ "Ah, the Aldenport brothers -- kind of heart and brave of soul. A tragedy, what happened to those boys." ~ An elderly Gridanian ◢ Rare Rumors ■ "I hear he's been making a good amount of coin these past few years, yet only keeps a quarter to himself. Wonder what that's all about. " ~ A fellow adventurer ◢ PC Rumors ■ "They're sayin' what now?!" ~ Eckerd Aldenport ■ "I am more than certain he got that Tattoo from something other than just waking up from a drunk night with it. We all know what happens when alcohol is consumed to the point you don't know what is going on." - Kaguya Nightsong ■ ■ ■

Relationships ♥ Romantic Interest    ♥ Platonic Love     ● Good Standing    ● Indifferent     ● Poor Standing Family 💀♥ Garth Aldenport - "My life's never meant as much to anyone. And he paid the price for it." The eldest of the Aldenport brothers, Garth was the glue that kept the three of them together through the worst and best of times. 💀● Matias Aldenport - "We never got the chance to talk things out, huh..." ● Seleucia and Léon Aldenport - "She's family, and so's the kiddo. I'll watch over 'em for you, Matty. I swear." ● Paulus (Father) - "Ain't got nothin' to say 'bout him. He's long dead." ● Bree (Mother) - "Gotta wonder what name she goes by these days." Friends "This is where I'd write 'bout my friends! That is, uh... if I had any..." "I'll have you know that I just cried a bit." "... You're still here? Seriously!? That's-- Oh. You're gone." Acquaintances Gallery Artwork All artwork made in collaboration with rregret. Music Birds Of A Feather Fall Together When Silence Is Deafening All music by yours truly. References All the credit and respect in the world go to Bancroft Gairn for the base template of this profile. Thank you!