Edric Wolfgang

Edric Wolfgang One Man Mob About Name... Edric Wolfgang Alias... Ed, 'Ink' Age... 30? Gender... Male Race... Hyur Clan... Highlander Orientation... Straight Marital... Single Deity... None Nationality... Ul'dahn Occupation... Unknown Alignment... ???? AppearancePersonalityRumoursOOCCredit Edric stands at above average height for a Highlander man, with broad shoulders to match. His head is topped with a short mess of dirty blonde hair; his face a set of dull brown eyes, framed by thick eyebrows and dark bags, a nose that’s visibly been broken multiple times, a few faded scars, and a dry mouth that seems stuck in a slight frown. His body is strong and sturdy, formed from years of beatings and habitual training. His knuckles protrude from his fists, and his muscles are compact and powerful, but unpleasant to look at: his abs lopsided, his arms an unsightly mess of muscle, scars and ink, his back often twisted from swelling. The resulting image is of a man whose prime years are fading, but looks are often deceiving. Scars & Markings: On his face are a scattering of faded scars, but the most visible starts wider in his cheek and thins as it cuts vertically into his eyebrow. Scattered along his forearms and hands are clear signs of blade slashes, white scar tissue standing out against the slight tan of his skin and disrupting the patterns of ink tattooed from his wrists to his shoulders. Other various past injuries are also clear upon closer inspection, ranging from a palm sized, severely burnt area of his abdomen to the lashes of whips on his shoulder blades. Voice: Edric's voice has a rough, slightly gravelly tint to it, though whether this is natural or a result of something else, such as smoking, is hard to tell. His voice is deep and serious in most situations, and very often sounds dismissive and distracted, as if he were always expecting something or someone to surprise him out of nowhere. Rarely, he takes on a lighter, sarcastic tone, though this is hard to come across without the help of alcohol, or a genuine, hard earned trust. Clothing: Edric doesn’t care too much about his appearance. He opts for practical and often comfortable clothes during every day wear, and when working he prefers to stay light and not give the enemy anything to easily grab on to, any armour being reserved for places a glancing or deflected blow might land. He tries to avoid work that requires a uniform or other dress code, as he makes it a point to not spend money on 'cosmetics'. If it's clear he's made an effort to look presentable, it's a sign of something serious. Edric is a product of his environment, being every bit the thug he was raised and trained to be. Untrusting of new people, stubborn in his first impressions, and sometimes selfish: he will use any weapon, tactic, or skill in his possession to get the job done or benefit himself, if he believes it’s worth it in the end. Underneath the cruel exterior, however, is a hard working, loyal, and dedicated person, whose only end goal is to have a happy and safe life for himself, even if he gets his hands dirty getting there. Likes Money: Edric’s mother was a merchant, and her lust for gold is one of the few things he inherited from her. She taught him how to haggle, spot a scam, and most importantly, how to move money without the notice of certain nosy authorities. Exercise: Edric likes to relieve stress by getting his blood pumping enough to block out anything on his mind, often doubling as a good workout. Whether it’s sparring, training by himself, or other physical activity, he enjoys the feeling of adrenaline pumping through his body, and will sometimes take it too far, often to the detriment of his health. Privacy: Privacy is possibly the most important part of Edric’s work, and the basis of any kind of business relationship he forms. On a more personal scale, he also needs regular time to himself to think, plan, or simply unwind. If overloaded with interactions and not given time to absorb them, it can make his temper flare. Dislikes Authority: As a general rule, Edric doesn’t trust people. That goes especially for those who preech rules, restrictions, and regulations. In his mind, local guards tend to be layabouts who enjoy strolling around getting up to not much at all, and the opinions of employers as to how exactly he should go about his work are entirely unneeded. Unemployment: Sometimes business can go through a dry spell, where all he has to do are his routine exercises and drills, and nothing else other than the occasional trip to a tavern or whorehouse. In these times, he easily gets bored, and can make rash, self-destructive decisions just to bring something different into his day. The Unknown: Strange magic, someone's hidden motives, or a new technology that he couldn't have even imagined. To Edric, few things are as dangerous as going into a situation without knowing what cards are in play. There's a good reason he finds information brokers so valuable, and it's exactly this thinking. He doesn't shy away from uncertain situations, but he makes sure he is very, very cautious. Fears Weakness: For a long time, Edric was helpless. He couldn’t fight back against the guards, older and/or bigger children, or even random thugs who thought they’d steal from some refugee kid. His strict, compulsive training is the result, especially now he must also fight against the effects of aging. Although he would never admit it, the thought of being powerless terrifies him. Lack of Security: Having as many enemies as he did when he was more active in his career, Edric naturally fears that no matter where he goes, and what measures he puts in place, he will never be safe. A recent, devastating loss has made this fear come to the front of his mind, and has instilled in him a sense of hopelessness. His wealth and strength were useless to stop it, but they're all he's ever had. Trivia Favourite Food: Warm bread. Favourite Drink: Aldgoat milk. Favourite Color: Sky Blue. Some of these rumors are untrue, speculation, or are greatly exaggerated. Please feel free to add your own rumors under the Player Character category! NPC . ◢ Common Rumors - Easily overheard. Use these freely! ■ "Seen the bastard around Ul'dah before, he's just a worn out thug." – Random Brass Blade ■ "Those tats all over his arms? I hear he put a knife to the artist's throat and forced him to do it, that's why they're so weird looking." – Suspicious Pearl Lane resident ■ "That prick with the ink and bushy eyebrows? Could've sworn he kicked the bucket..." – Shady Merchant ◢ Uncommon Rumors - A little more difficult to hear. Use sparingly or ask first! ■ "Worked with him recently, tracking some beast or another. Terrible hunter, fantastic distraction. He should stick to fighting people." – Local Hunter ■ "Seen him around here a good bit. Normally seems quiet, though. Never bothers no one." – Coffer & Coffin Patron ■ "I've heard of a big Hyur covered in tattoos and scars who's been going around the local crafters, asking for work. What does he think he is, a Lalafell?" – Ul'dahn Guard ◢ Rare Rumors - Very rarely overheard. Please ask before using! ■ "Worked for his dad years an' years ago. Might as well be the same bloke, they're so similar. Talk about a rough family." – Very Old Ul'dahn Criminal ■ "Ah, him. He came to me once, covered in bruises, offering my weight in gil if I could raise the dead. I explained it was impossible, then swiftly got away. I'm not above defending myself from thugs like him!" - Travelling Healer ■ "He's not a Hyur, he's some kinda G-garlean machine, you know. Saw him fighting some men with swords, and they w-weren't even cutting, and it's because his skin is metal! A-and he makes fire come out of his fingers, and laser beams from his arse!" - Nosy Somnus Addict PC . ◢ Player Character Rumors - Feel free to add rumors of your own! ■ "His eyebrows are some of the thickest I've ever seen. 'Like two hairy caterpillars fighting one another' a woman said once." *chuckles* Vincent Sarkoza ■ "Add rumor here." Name ■ "Add rumor here." Name Personal RP Limits ■ I will play mature content and themes (violence, sexuality, drug / alcohol use) as long as they're logical in a plot-driven encounter. Coarse and excessive language. Temporary injury and incapacitation. Temporary imprisonment. Most walk-up encounters. ■ Ask about long-term and/or permanent injury and disfigurement. Long-term captivity or imprisonment. ■ I won't play permanent character death or rape plots. ERP. Disclaimer ■ If an aspect of RP makes you uncomfortable in a scene we're playing, please send me a /tell, letting me know. Communication is very important, more important than potentially keeping immersion. RP Hooks Reasons you might be able to start up some RP with Edric. ■ Edric's tattoos, when visible, are littered with subtle Ala Mhigan imagery, some with religious significance. What they're doing on an mobster from Ul'dah, I suppose you'd have to ask, if you're interested. ■ Having a variety of skilled contacts has been one secret to Edric's 'success'. Are you an alchemist? Healer? Blacksmith? Lockpick? It's likely he would at least want to know of you, just in case your skillset could fill a gap in his own. ■ Rare: There are people Edric has worked on opposite sides to who may hold grudges. If your character takes dirty jobs, it's possibly one of his old enemies hired them to rough him up. ■ Rare: Edric has been inquiring, as subtly as he can, about learning various different crafting professions, as well as trying to find someone to teach him how to read. This could be one reason for a well-connected scholar or tradesman to approach him, but expect a very cautious response. ■ Very Rare: Whether lucky or not, certain people have seen Edric perform physical feats that simply aren't possible for a regular Hyur, no matter how extensive their training might be. Although his reputation as a street thug tends to make people dismiss the accounts as drunken rumours, there might be some truth to them. Who knows? ■ Very Rare: Although extremely rare, Edric has been known to train people who take his interest, or simply remind him of his younger self. He's a very secretive, stubborn man, but his wide range of martial arts experience has been very useful to the few who he's given his advice to. Be ready for an outright refusal. Time Zone/Server ■ GMT+0 (UK) ■ Balmung Credit Thank you all for letting me use/alter your codes. If it weren't for you my wiki would not look how it does. ■ Template was created by Bancroft Gairn. ■ Adapted by Xheja Rajhera. ■ Background and headers Atreus del Alumet. ■ Tabs by Suen Shyu. ■ Music and OOC notes by Glioca Sargonnai. ■ Mashing everything together like a mad scientist D'lyhhia Lhuil. Please remember to proper credit when using this wiki. Thank you. The lovely black and white art was done by Evilin Lee. This is their DeviantArt page, but I found them on artistsnclients.com: https://evilinlee.deviantart.com/ "Don't worry, you can trust me."