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 gunsmithing and marksmanship.

Appearance

Like most Roegadyn, Kazberk is tall, stout and well-muscled. His chiseled physique is the product of both diligent training and the hard, daily labor of being a sailor. His skin is a tanned brown color that bears little or no blemishing. Kazberk's dark, black hair has been swept up into wavy spikes and accented with reddish-brown highlights that perfectly match his eyes. 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.

Always worn around Kazberk's neck is a small good-luck charm in the shape of a pair of silver wings that was bequeathed to him from his father. His normal wardrobe typically consists of his Maelstrom uniform; the Black, gilded coat and bicorne of the Storm Elite. When off-duty or relaxing, it's not uncommon to see him dressed in more casual, comfortable clothes or even lounging shirtless, hat turned down to cover his face as he enjoys a relaxing nap. 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 voice a pleasing mix of smoky and gruff that, when combined with his physically imposing stature, often makes him a calming presence among friends.

Kazberk is often dressed in his uniform

Personality

Composed and calm, 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. 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.

An introvert, Kazberk prefers to spend most of 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.

In spite of his solitary pastimes, Kazberk does take the time to meet up with friends and enjoys spending time with them, drinking and chatting away 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.

Tendencies

Likes

• Loyalty
• Finely-crafted guns
• Fine Wine
• Sailing
• Marksmanship Training
• Reading Novels
• Strong Coffee
• Freshly baked Eel pie
• Warm weather

Dislikes

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

Hobbies/Talents

• Gunsmithing
• Reading books of various subjects,
• Expert Marksman
• Proficient with an Axe
• Moderate Archery Skill

Relationships

Family

Swyrbhar Rhotmyrgansyn - Father

Roaring Gale - Mother (Diseased)

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 singlehandedly! Rushed into the bleeding tunnels alone without backup 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.

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

In the years following the Calamity, Kazberk's 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 grief as his mother had perished during the initial disaster wrought during the Calamity.

With Ishgard rejoining the Eorzean Alliance, Kazberk has journeyed there to train alongside the emerging guild of machinists housed at the Skysteel Manufactory. In addition to studying new methods of gunsmithing to upgrade his gun, Kazberk also aims to learn new skills to improve his marksmanship.

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