Kazberk Swyrbharsyn

Kazberk Swyrbharsyn
[[Image: |250px]] "Go ahead and run, I prefer movin' targets anyhow."
Gender	Male
Race	Roegadyn
Clan	Hellsguard
Citizenship	Limsa Lominsan
Age	31
Nameday	24th Sun of the 5th Astral Moon
Patron Deity	Rhalgr, the Destroyer
Occupation	Maelstrom Officer
Orientation	Homosexual
Server	Balmung

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Character

General

Kazberk Swyrbharsyn is an unusual Maelstrom officer, a lone Hellsguard amongst numerous Sea Wolf peers. In actuality, Kazberk is of mixed blood. Born to a Sea Wolf father and Hellsguard mother, Kazberk inherited the swarthy brown skin of his mother, retaining his father's jet black hair. As a result, Kazberk readily accepts his public identity as a Hellsguard since it is simply easier for him than explaining his parentage to every person he meets. Kazberk's name is actually "Khusberk", but so often mispronounced the first part of his name, "Khus," as a child that the new pronunciation stuck and he was henceforth known as "Kazberk" to all.

Despite his appearance and mixed heritage, Kazberk has risen through the ranks of the Maelstrom to the high rank of Storm Sergeant First Class. His skills as a marksman were inherited from his father, who trained him from a young age in the art of marksmanship.

Appearance

Like most Roegadyn, Kazberk is tall, stout and well-muscled. His chiseled physique is the product of both diligent training and the daily rigors of being a Maelstrom soldier. His skin is a tanned brown color that bears little or no blemishing. Kazberk's dark, black hair has been swept back with thin bangs hanging down his forehead. Kazberk has one long scar that crosses diagonally down his left eye. He also sports a scruffy chin curtain beard, which is often neatly trimmed. On his left shoulder is a tribal tattoo that references his Hellsguard heritage. Kazberk is also noticeably hairy, with dark hair lightly covering his arms, legs, chest and belly.

Always worn around Kazberk's neck is a small good-luck charm in the shape of a pair of silver wings that was given to him by his father. His normal wardrobe typically consists of his Maelstrom uniform, which he wears whenever on duty.

When off-duty or relaxing, it's not uncommon to see him dressed in more casual, comfortable clothes or even lounging shirtless, widebrimmed cowboy hat turned down to cover his face as he enjoys a relaxing nap. He can sometimes be seen wearing open-chested black coat that is a relic from his earlier days as a member of the Lominsan Armada. Kazberk's custom-made blunderbuss is his constant companion, holstered on his back due to its size. The gun has been extensively modified to increase its accuracy as well as being able to swap to a "rifle" mode to handle long range shots.

As a result of his Maelstrom training, Kazberk moves with a speed and dexterity that belies his large size. In contrast to his Hellsguard appearance, Kazberk speaks with a thick Lominsan accent. His deep soothing voice, when combined with his physically imposing stature, often makes him a calming presence in heated situations.

Kazberk is often dressed in his uniform

Personality

Level-headed and responsible, Kazberk takes his duties as a Maelstrom officer seriously. This is reflected in the gruff, professional manner that he treats most strangers with while on duty. However, once off duty, he opens up a bit more and one will see his softer, more conversational side come to light. Kazberk is rather friendly and enjoys helping people who seem in need of aid.

A loyal friend to anyone who earns his trust, Kazberk tends to be very protective of his beloved comrades and will defend them with his life if necessary.

Kazberk often spends free time alone, reading novels, working on gun modifications or enjoying a glass of wine. Reading in particular is a favorite pastime and he always makes it a point to pick a new book whenever he can. He tends to favor adventure or mystery novels, but is well-read across a variety of genres. He can be shy about his hobby of reading, but once he finds a fellow book lover he will open up considerably about their shared hobby.

In spite of his solitary pastimes, Kazberk does not isolate himself from socially. He often takes the time to meet up with friends and enjoys spending time with them, drinking and chatting away late into the night.

Kazberk is slow to anger and rarely loses his temper in front of others, but when he does, it is a fearsome sight to behold. When enraged, he is not above resorting to violence to settle the offense. However, even when angry with someone Kazberk never draws his firearm unless he truly intends to pull the trigger on them.

Kazberk is gay and prefers to date other Roegadyn men. However, Kazberk is a private individual and generally doesn't openly discuss his orientation around others, usually letting the detail slip as casually as possible. Not one for one night stands or casual sex, Kazberk prefers to seek out the intimacy of long-term partnerships in hopes of finding his soulmate.

Kazberk is usually one who thinks before he acts

Tendencies

Likes

• Loyalty
• Finely-crafted guns
• Fine Wine (especially the Silver Selkie reserve from Wineport)
• Sailing
• Marksmanship Training
• Reading Novels
• Strong Coffee
• Freshly baked Eel pie
• Warm weather

Dislikes

• Cold weather
• Sahagin
• Kobolds
• Mushrooms
• Storms
• Obnoxious Lalafell
• Paperwork

Hobbies/Talents

• Gunsmithing/Blacksmithing
• Reading books of various subjects,
• Expert Marksman
• Maelstrom Tactical Expertise
• Proficient with an Axe
• Moderate Archery Skill

Relationships

Family

Swyrbhar Rhotmyrgansyn - Father

Roaring Gale - Mother (Diseased)

Friends

Iyrnberk Roehfoetsyn

Rumors

Common Rumors

• Oi, he's that Hellsguard Maelstrom officer ain't he? I hear he's quite a shot. Can shoot the beard off your chin at 100 paces, so they say.
• Ha, he's a serious one alright. Never one to be caught drunk or chasing women...come to think of it, I've never seen him with a woman...
• He once saved a whole group of miners single-handedly! Rushed into the bleeding tunnels alone to fend off hordes of Kobolds! Man's bloody lucky to be alive.
• Ye wouldn't know by looking at 'em, but his father's a Sea Wolf like the rest of us. Guess his mother's Hellsguard blood was burning hotter that night, eh? *Raucous laugher*

Moderate Rumors

• He's trained with them Gridanians before. Apparently he's learned how to handle a bow as well.
• That gun strapped on his back is a custom job. Made it himself! Can you believe it?
• I hear he's been throwing himself into more dangerous missions lately. Hmph, probably trying to grab more glory for himself.
• Saw him off-duty once at the docks. His nose was buried in some adventure novel. Didn't peg him as the bookish type.

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Rare Rumors

• Saw him one night walking the docks with a fellow Sea Wolf lad. Thought they were just good friends until I saw they were holding hands...
• They say his mother's death what's spurred him to dive more into his work. No wonder he's been signing up for all those dangerous assignments.

History/Timeline

Kazberk Swyrbharsyn was born to Swyrbhar Rhotmyrgansyn and Roaring Gale on the 24th Sun of the 5th Astral Moon. Swyrbhar, a Maelstrom officer had met his wife, Roaring Gale while she was passing through Limsa Lominsa as a merchant and traveling blacksmith. Having fallen in love with Swyrbhar, Roaring Gale decided to settle down in Limsa Lominsa permanently.

Growing up, Kazberk admired his father's courageous exploits as a Knight of the Barricuda in the Lominsan Armada that defended Limsa Lominsa and aspired to one day join their ranks. As a young boy, Kazberk often assisted his mother in her work and became familiar with many aspects of blacksmithing. Due to Kazberk's interest and growing skill in blacksmithing, his mother often tried convincing him to join her full-time. However, Kazberk already had his heart set upon becoming a Knight of the Barricuda and enlisted soon as he was of age.

During his first few years in the Lominsan Armada, Kazberk garnered the respect of peers and superior officers alike, proving himself a capable marksman just like his father. However, Kazberk was eager to move out of his father's shadow and worked hard to build a name for himself.

In the years leading up to the Calamity, Kazberk was among those who supported Admiral Merlwyb Bloefhiswyn's rise to power when she re-established the Maelstrom. Though he was uncomfortable with her actions to solidify her position, ultimately Kazberk saw it as a necessity for a united Limsa Lominsa to flourish amid the growing conflicts with the Beast tribes and the encroaching Garlean Empire. Kazberk followed his father in joining the Maelstrom early on and aided in several battles undertaken to repel Garlean forces under the command of Nael Van Darnus.

Kazberk's father was present at the Battle of Cartenaeu Flats and was one of the few survivors of the vicious melee. Kazberk was stationed away with another Maelstrom force tasked with defending Limsa Lominsa and narrowly avoided dying himself in the ensuing destruction caused by Bahamut's Teraflare. Kazberk's mother, Roaring Gale, was tragically killed when Bahamut's attack struck the nearby camp where she had set up shop to provide weapons and armor for the Allied forces of the Eorzean Alliance.

In the years following the Calamity, Kazberk threw himself recklessly into numerous dangerous missions, protecting Limsa Lominsa during its reconstruction and rescuing wayward merchants from the clutches of the Sahagin and pirates alike. His daring exploits have propelled him to stand among the Grand Company's most elite soldiers. However, unknown to most, Kazberk's tireless efforts were spurred on by grief as he mourned his mother's death during the Calamity.Kazberk's father remains a high-ranking officer in Maelstrom command and like his son, devotes himself to his work in order to stave off the grief of losing his beloved wife.

With Ishgard rejoining the Eorzean Alliance, Kazberk has journeyed there to spend time training alongside the emerging guild of machinists housed at the Skysteel Manufactory. In addition to studying new methods of gunsmithing to upgrade his gun, Kazberk trained alongside the Ishgardian Machinists and learned new skills to improve his marksmanship. Upon his return to Limsa Lominsa, Kazberk returned to active duty and became involved in the new Squadron initiative started by the Grand Companies.

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