Andras Astora

Andras Astora
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The Crow
Gender	Male
Race	Hyur
Clan	Midlander
Citizenship	Unknown
Age	25
Height	5 Fulms, 11Ilms
Weight	160 Ponze
Profession	Mercenary
Patron Deity	None
Server	Balmung

Currently under construction

Appearance

Andras is on the slightly tall side compared to the relative average sizes of most midlanders. He has a shaved head with red streaks going across some of his head and a red tattoo on his face. He has red eyes and a somewhat darker skin tone and scar on his face. His body is built like that of a soldier with a defined and sharp body but not overtly muscular.

History

His story is rather quite simple and direct. He was orphaned at age 7 and simply shifted from orphanage to orphanage until he was old enough to be able to fend for himself. At age 13 he was no longer given asylum and since no family took him he was tossed out of the orphanage system he was in, but he held no grudges or disdain, he respected the fact that he was able to live so far due to those orphanages and simply moved on with his life. He soon came across a band of mercenaries who decided to take him in to do some labor and train him to eventually join the ranks, the skills he learned with those mercenaries were invaluable; Reading, writing, cooking, basic concepts of trading and bartering as well as maintaining ones gil so that you never run low. Among the teachings he was obviously taught the art of combat and tactics and was highly proficient in mastering combat techniques and remembering multiple tactics, he favored the lance but was also skilled in the use of daggers and kept some on his person always for less than desirable situations. He traveled and fought with these mercenaries for 7 years before he parted ways with them seeking to live out his own life and undertake jobs of his own desire. He quickly made a name for himself being able to accomplish a multitude of jobs his clients brought him and soon was given the moniker "The Crow". He earned this monkier due to his somewhat dark attire and his wielding of the lance as you can aptly correlate many lances to hold the likeness of a birds beak. However the more substantial reason he earned this title is because some jobs tend to get dangerous at times and yet no matter how dangerous he manages to come through and complete the task, to some a crow is creature that fancies the afterlife moreso than the living at times and seeing as how the jobs that Andras undertakes sometimes incur death at times many saw it fit to give him the moniker. He also tends to be rather tricky and discreet with his words never giving anyone the full picture, this vague air around him also helped in the earning of this title. After building a name for himself he soon caught the eye of the Garlemald empire and was contracted by them to join one of the units in the suppression of the doman rebellion. He carried out his contract brilliantly and is said to have impressed some officers of the empire during his time fighting with them. Shortly after he completed his contract with Garlemald he traveled to Eorzea a land new to him with intentions unknown.

Personality

In order to find work he is no stranger to social banter and the such and is quite considerate with his words but at the same time never truly reveals his full hand nor complete intent. He often talks in somewhat overtly polite or elegant ways and sometimes even a riddle or two to mask his true intentions and distract the one he is conversing with. This does not mean he does not recognize serious matters and will often change his tone to his more perhaps normal way of speaking to ensure that whatever situation lies before him any parties involved are keenly aware of what is happening and what will be done.

Affiliations and Known Associates

As mercenary he is associated with a wide assortment of people and organizations but the only real significant one would probably be the Garlemald Empire at this current time.

Characteristics

• Nicknames: The Crow
• Age: 25
  • Nameday: 13th Sun of the 6th Umbral Moon
• Gender: Male
  • Sexuality: Heterosexual
  • Marital Status: Single
• Alignment: Chaotic Neutral
• Height: 5'11
• Weight: 160 Ponze
• Body: Athletic/Built
• Hair: Shaved/Black
• Eyes: Red
• Skin:Slightly tanned complexion
• Clothing: Wears various attire when not on the jobs but always makes sure its attire that will not interfere to heavily with his movements should he need to fight in them.

Likes

• Optimism
• Freedom
• Resolve
• Word Play
• Reading

Dislikes

• Hubris
• Ignorance
• Arrogance
• Honor
• Law

Areas of Expertise

• Martial: Well versed in combat, Favors the lance and dagger
• Crafting: Only proficient enough to maintain his own gear
• Other:

Strengths

• Combat
• Strategy
• Negotiation
• Determined
• Unyielding

Weaknesses

• Grey moral compass
• Self preservation
• Secretive
• No loyalty
• Adverse to politicians/nobility

Other Notes

Religion

None-He believes in a higher force but will simply wait and see for himself where death takes him rather than revere deities and follow fractured followings.

Quirks

Tends to make light of numerous situations despite what the overall atmosphere may be like.

Equipment

His battle and or field gear is a black and red trench coat made of dragon and basilisk leather making it resistant to multiple elements and acts as his first shield. His gloves, pants and boots are lined similarly in the same fashion but with not as much material as the trench coat. His gloves are lined with steel near the hand area in case he finds himself in unarmed combat, his pants are quite basic but have a few pockets in which he can store emergency items. His boots are fashioned heavily at the base so that he can always maintain a steady stance on various terrains. He wears an augmented visor that assists in observing aetheric levels in order to be able to combat mages accordingly. His weapon of choice is an augmented lance made of the toughest materials to ensure a long campaign of use. The lance is also capable of shooting projectiles but must charged by aetheric energy either from himself or an outside source, depending on how much energy he can store within the lance he can either get multiple shots off or only one it all depends on the situation and environment. He also keeps a set of hidden daggers on him in order to surprise his enemy should the momentum not be in his favor. On his lower back he has a compact yet spacious bag where he stores numerous things from maps, to potions, to emergency medical supplies. Underneath his trench coat is his second shield which is a compact plated armor that covers the vital areas of his torso area, on his shoulders are small pads of flexible leather purely designed hinder the force of an attack that may strike the region. his legs are covered in a similar leather however on his knees to about his foot he has lightweight metals covering those areas in order to once again hinder any strike that may make its way there. His equipment for the most part emphasizes on agility and while metals are on his body he has trained and battled with them for such an extensive time they are practically weightless to him at this point and hinder him in no way in his movements.

Rumours

The following rumours can be heard about NAME, predominantly in WHERE. (If your character has an opinion about her, feel free to add it here.)

Common rumours

• "Ah the crow? now that is a man who can get the job done."
• "I find myself often losing track of what I am saying when speaking with that mercenary."
• "Oh him, well he knows how to kill, you best be careful with him"

Known Haunts

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