Anton Borneheld

Anton Borneheld
Gender	Male
Race	Hyur
Clan	Midlander
Citizenship	Unaffiliated
Age	27
Marital Status	Open relationship
Occupation	Axe-murderer, chef
Height/Weight	5'8, 180lbs/pnz
Orientation	Unknown
Guardian	Oschon, the Wanderer

And lo, we have the wild Anton, back from his self-searching, soul-finding adventure into the wilds of Eorzea. He's learned his way around an axe quite well, and they seem to be his favorite tool of mass destruction, instruction, or corruption. He ran to escape a life of debt, to come back for a world of fabulous new friends, potential lovers, and enemies alike! ...Now he just needs a place to live.

Having found that, now he's simply just trying to find his better half. Or himself. Whichever comes first.

Basic Info

This is the place where basic information goes about Anton. Problem is, that 'basic information' is scattered all about that page instead. ENJOY.

Likes ■ Socializing ■ Women ■ Axes ■ Lightly armored clothing ■ Cooking ■ Teaching ■ Jokes, pranks, etc.

Dislikes ■ Pointless abuse ■ Burnt food ■ Axes ■ Pointlessly bold people ■ Useless people ■ Disrespect

Other ■ Alignment: Neutral Good ■ Vice(s): Drinking, staring after attractive women ■ Favorite Food: Lately? Mahi-Mahi. ■ Favorite Drink: Iced water is always good. So is anything that'll get ya drunk. Big fan of Dragonsbreath. ■ Favorite Color: Purple. ■ Favorite Weapon: Anything large, even improvised. Axes, greatswords, spears, rotten flooring, tree branches.. ■ Favorite Climate: Wilds, please.

Appearance & Personality

Commonly seen wearing the lightly armored clothing that he so adores. So chosen because of his particular fighting style, he only ever gets into heavier armor when he absolutely has to. The wilds taught him one thing: To survive, you have to keep moving. With this in mind, he wears armored gauntlets and boots, with deceptively thick armor plating partially covering his leggings and torso. He generally, also, doesn't wear a helmet.

Loyal to a fault, Anton tends to stick near where his friends are at. When he can't find them, not only does he get a little anxious, he tends to retreat into his mind, spacing out until absolutely necessary. This made it a bit hard for him when he first made his appearance back with 'humanity'--He wasn't used to the world anymore, only to the way of the wilds. Truly, he did meet the occasional traveler out there, but it wasn't enough to keep him from being just a little strange upon his return.

In the months since his return, he's come across a wide variety of people, each making him realize different traits about himself. With some, he's incredibly protective, to the point that he'll even threaten loved ones of the person he's protecting. With others, he's endlessly tricksy, flowing from one lie to the next, but never serious. When it comes to prospective recruits to the Dreamers, he tends to make them a drink, tailored specifically to their style, and pick their brain for a while--All while under the guise of telling them more about the estate and it's occupants.

Lately, however, he's brought his formal chef training to bear, preparing masterful recipes of such crazy ingredients, ranging from across the world. Every day brings a new idea!

In everything, he always has an ulterior motive, which tends to be his own survival. He gathers information like a normal person would gather flowers, to bargain with as needed to ensure his place should anything happen. Not that anyone ever actually believes him.

Biography

Childhood

Most unknown at present. Parents were Ul'dahn merchants, assumedly shady due to an early death, or perhaps simply victim of a robbery gone wrong. Few friends.

Teenage

Most unknown at present. Assumed lifestyle of street rat and gambler, probable thief?

Wilds

For lack of a better term, Anton was an incredibly unlucky person. His ability at gambling was terrible, and he accrued so much debt that it had come to a head--His life, or his money. Being that he had no money, and he didn't particularly want his life to be over... He left. For fear of getting his friends hurt, he said nothing--They couldn't be used as bargaining chips if they didn't know. Just like that, he was gone. His first destination was to Limsa Lominsa, posing as a gladiator mercenary. He had minimal skill with a sword and shield, but figured he could get away with it readily enough, especially if he wore a helmet all the time to hide his identity. After a time, he learned he had quite a propensity for swinging about an axe, and as a pastime, he studied the cooks in the Bismarck. After a while, he was easily able to mimic them, and even understand why they did what they did. After a good while, though, his past caught up with him again--Even with his hair grown out, face grown older, and demeanor changed. He'd learned a different way of life, changed himself around amazingly, but still was not to be at rest.

To Costa, he ran. They'd been looking for mercs there, right? He could get a job there, easy as that. But no. Not hiring. With that, he fled further inland, right into the wilds. For a while, he stumbled on his own--Barely able to make due. He refused to speak with any traveler, for fear of being found, but eventually it had come to the point that he was on death's doorstep. A roegadyn by the name of 'Mentor' found him, and helped him back to health, teaching him how to survive properly--At this point, he was far enough into the wilds, that it was amazing there was someone else around.

Mentor was a man who liked to learn. In return for any knowledge he'd gleaned from a traveler, he gave something back--Usually another form of knowledge. Anton had very little to teach Mentor, but even his meager sword-and-board skills were something the big man could learn from. As thanks, the roe took his time teaching Anton how to live in the wilds--What was edible, what wasn't. Where he could find help without going back to civilization, and how to handle the basic predators--A point that he was surprised about, though, was that Anton had yet to run into any of the wildlife, though probably due to him being like unto death at the time.

They parted ways, and Anton made his way to one of these sources of non-civilization help. The man he met was all too happy for a visitor, and though he never gave a name, taught Anton what is now his most valuable skill: How to really use an axe.

Present

Anton is now a proud member of the Radical Dreamers, after being found by the single friend who remembered him: Tikka Swift. A name that assuredly makes not a lick of sense to him, but he doesn't particularly care--He has friends here. He has family here. He works as a melee instructor and chef for the most part, occasionally playing nursemaid to those with only superficial wounds when the true medical heroes, such as his best friend Kiipa Nulstat, are busy. He regularly clashes with Gen Quickpaw, the leader of the company.. Generally over matters of simple nature, yet unable to come to a simple conclusion. One minor facet that he enjoys, though not an official position, is his job of wrangling the new folks in for a drink and an introduction. Between cooking and tending bar, treating wounds, and teaching, he's a regular in most walks of the estate life.

Shortly after returning from the wilds, he managed to gather himself up a girlfriend. This, unfortunately, didn't last nearly as long as anyone was hoping--Even bystanders had high hopes for the two, Misha Jinhri and Anton, but after only a month, Misha left on a quest of soul-searching, to find herself. When she came back, things had changed... And the two, while remaining pleasant friends, were no longer a couple as a result of the findings of that journey, and the time apart. His love-life has remained relatively shattered from then on, progressing onto a helpless puppy love over his best friend, to constant flings with folks from around the company and his side job with the Obsidian Coterie. He thinks he's found something worth his time in one Sumari Polaali.. But he's not yet certain how it'll pan out. Who knows?

Rumors Some of these rumors are untrue or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under PC! ◢ Common Rumors (Easily overheard) ■ "He keeps saying he's an axe murderer, but I see no axe..." ■ "He just won't stop staring at me..." ■ "Is he.. Even there? He's not paying attention." ◢ Moderate Rumors (Moderately difficult to overhear) ■ "Where did that axe come from? He wasn't holding it a moment ago.." ■ "He looks, but doesn't touch. So odd.." ■ "Hey! He stole bread from me a while ba--Wait, is it him? He looks so well kept.." ◢ Rare Rumors (Very difficult or rarely overheard) ■ Those with a criminal history may know of his prior debt. ■ Those who have met Mentor, or know of the tribals he visited, may see something similar in Anton. ■ For someone that claims years of Bismarck training, he's not been listed on their rosters.. Ever. ◢ PC Rumors (Rumors from the character's of other players) ■ "He has a mustache, and everyone knows that mustaches mean you're evil. I keep waiting for his sinister plot to unfold, so that I can be there with a smug 'I told you so.' Well, unless his sinister plot involves blowing up Eorzea. ...Gosh, do you think his sinister plot involves blowing up all of Eorzea?" -Tikka Swift ■ "At first I thought he was a 'little' on the crazy side. But after getting to know him I saw what such a kind and mature man he was. I'm really happy ta' have met him... And, ya' know, just puttin' it out there, but he's really handsome too!" - Misha Jinhri ■ "Anton? There's too much to be said, and not nearly enough time. There are moments I feel a deep sadness for him, because I watched his loyal heart break. Things could have been different... and I know things are hard, but he doesn't run. For that, if nothing else, he will always be my dearest friend." - Kiipa Nulstat ■ "He's... kind. I-I know he doesn't look it, and he looks more... well, he's intimidating. But under that... he's got a good heart, I think." - Lune Vormold ■

Relations ♥ Romantic Interest ♥ Sexual Interest ♥ Platonic Love ● Good Standing ● Neutral Standing ▼ Trainee ● Poor Standing ♥♥♥ Kiipa Nulstat : As far as he's concerned, this woman, while still in his life, is 'the one that got away'. She's the ideal fit for the type of woman he wants as his partner in life.. But it's simply not to be. Poor timing, combined with poor choices, certainly didn't help that. They've gone from great friends, to acquaintances.. And now back up to fairly close friends again--It's been a rough time of things, getting to the point that Anton's even had a mental breakdown over things. He realizes one thing through it all, though: She trusts him enough to leave her baby explicitly in his care for weeks at a time. While her various actions toward him have certainly worked to damage his ego, such as calling him her brother, or teasing him on the size of his manhood.. He trusts her, too. He loves her dearly, and that'll never change. ♥♥ Sumari Polaali : She was his boss. Not only that, the sister to one of his dear friends, Tikka Swift. What was he even thinking, doing what he's done with her? It started out innocently enough. Feeding and watering the poor cat when she finally shambled out of her laboratory, late into the night. It seemed he was one of very few people that worked to make sure she actually ate, and without him around, would likely go several days without. One night, she complained about soreness, and he offered a massage while she ate and drank. These days... Well, suffice to say that he is regularly delivering food to her lab midday, and she takes her meals with him most nights, either up in the dining hall, or in the comforts of his room. He is now what amounts to her private chef and masseuse, and she helps fill his need to be.. Well, needed. She is one of the primary reasons he's still working with the Dreamers, having already thought about leaving multiple times. At this point, they've decided to try their hand at dating. ♥ Tikka Swift : Tikka. His first friend that he'd found upon leaving the wilds. He knew her from beforehand, and felt incredibly bad for leaving her to her own devices like he did. She'd gone through so much while he was gone, he was determined to try and make it up to her. He'd thought to try and start a relationship with her, but after learning all that he has... He's just not sure if he can. Especially since she seems so young. Probably for the best. He's since realized that she'd not been as clear with her age, and was in fact quite older--And now has no idea at all what to think, aside from the fact that she's mostly machine and now has two babies. ●♥ Katja Hoax : What was once a contract deal for no-strings-attached sex to burn off excess stress and anger has turned into an awkward friendship. Well, what might be called a friendship. She's since broken off the saucy deal because 'he deserved better'.. And after griping about it for a while, he's come to understand that she did it because of much more than that. He's been doing his best to mend fences and be friendly with the woman, but she doesn't always make it easy. She regularly comes to him to shrug off the wear and tear of the day--Whether through alcohol, or conversation. ●♥ Attika Nianu : As much as Anton should call this little moon kitty his student, she's progressed to so much more. She's his friend and confidante, and his assistant in Coterie endeavours. On top of that, she's even gone as far as to jump him in the tub. Shy, stuttery Atti's grown up into a much more respectable fighter, and a lovely woman to boot--And it's only taken a handful of months. ♥ Leif Steele : Good man. Was found one day by Anton just staring at him, with his buddy, Sebastian. Really creeped him out. Since then, Leif's done a great job of making sure Anton's not done anything stupid. In another life, you know, if Anton liked men that way--There'd probably be something there. If Anton had a male best friend, it was this guy. Who knows, maybe some day he'll dabble in the manlier side of things. Especially now that he's played with that sort of thing. Sure, she was a woman, but she did have some manly bits.. ● Tallera Weaver : Crazy voodoo sorceress. Anton ran across her one day, and since then, every time they meet up, somethin' crazy happens--Or they count the whores inside the Quicksand. One or the other. She seems fair convinced that she's a zombie, but he's not convinced--He does know, however, that she /really/ likes watching the stars. Of course, this became quite a bit more clear when he realized that the woman was, in fact, an Ishgardian Astrologian--A star-mancer-mage-wizard. He's got quite a bit of respect for the girl, and what she's been able to pull off, lately. On top of all that, he now works with the crazy woman as his side job, hunting down exotic beasties for parts--And in turn, he hires her for jobs regarding more magical skill. ● Nalii Elakha : Thief. Stole several of Anton's possessions, and then tormented the man by repeatedly trying to crush his feet, pull his hair, or otherwise harm him. She then proceeded to bolt back to his home, his room, to mess with more things--Only to be stopped, tossed in the bathtub, and talked to. She promptly responded by trying to soak his bed with water, which he would have none of. She then left. ● Misha Jinhri : Misha, Misha, Misha. They met as a result of Tikka jumping off a balcony and Anton following her, but they hit it off easily. And, with Leif dodging out of getting a drink with the three of them, they realized that they clicked fairly well... So, they went on a date. And then another one. And decided that, regardless of how fast they were or weren't going, they'd try their hand at being a couple. It didn't work out, but the two are still friends. Or.. They were, anyway. After a long stretch of nothing but disrespect, he's not sure what to do with her anymore. ● Gen Quickpaw : They get at odds with each other on a regular basis, but Anton knows his score with the boss: So long as he's not abusing his station, and is working to make the company look good, he's doing okay. Gen, honestly, is one of Anton's few favorite people to be around--Constant insults or not. ● Emmette Stringers : At one point, he worked for her. When she cut him loose with a lie loaded with bullshit, his respect for her went out the window--Along with his liking of her company, the Obsidian Coterie. ● Felix Cyprus : One of the first people he met in the Dreamers. A stoic guardsman, now turned.. Stoic fistfighter? He wasn't sure what to make of the tall, dark, and lovely man at times, but he did try to call the man a friend. ●▼ Jeros Redd : Jeros. Technically? Jeros was his superior in terms of both free and grand company. Anton worked with the Maelstrom--So did Jeros, only for much longer. Same, too, with the Dreamers. Nonetheless, Jeros is helping to get the big guy back into fighting shape, after a nasty run-in with a particularly devastating voidsent. Indeed, they very much teach each other. Recently, he's been helping the man put together his past, and helping him unfold his future as a trainee armorer. ▼ Ceshiene Kahkol : Co-chef, or chef-in-training..? That is yet to be figured out. ▼ Lune Vormold : Proper trainee! She came to him asking to be trained in weapons and bodyguard-work at the behest of her master. Anton simply had to oblige, as she seemed so determined--And still does. She's second to Attika in favor, as far as his students have been. ▼ Jainus Darkblade : Newbie. Asked to be trained in the art of axe-murdering. Has yet to show up for class.. Still. He's not quite sure she ever will, though he still sees her around the estate halls every now and then. ▼ Kakana Kana : Axe-slinging berserker turned greatsword-artist. He's currently training her in discipline, to try and slow the rampage potential that she's capable of. Or, at least, that was his plan, before she pointed out that she's nothing more than a magic-crazed tiny ball of destruction with no recourse but to murder everything around her. Now he just wants to get her the hell out of the estate!

Gallery

I'll be adding pictures to this section as I get them.

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  Misha and Anton's sunrise date

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  Besties!

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  Tikka the pirate, Anton the stalker!

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  Hungry Kiipa!

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  First date: Fireworks!

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  A successful mission, Tikka and Anton!

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  Nose-fishing

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  Hello!

Footnotes

Theme Songs: Sick Puppies - War , One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer - John Lee Hooker , Avenged Sevenfold - Hail to the King , Eminem - Not Afraid

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