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Name: Orson of the Ordoxi
Age: 14
Gender: Male
Biography:
Orson was born heir apparent to the feudal kingdom of Ordox -- a rugged, coastal kingdom with large mountain ranges marking its opposite border -- despite the rule of Monrun. He had been born after the appeal of a centuries standing ban on the interaction with foreigners. As such, xenophobia had been long ingrained within the country's culture and history. Xenophobia which stems from the long ago preference others had for his people as slaves. Slaves which learned twice as fast as others, matured just as quickly, and with half the life expectancy of most other races. Regardless of this, the Ordoxi people are biologically human, and, after reaching adolescence, never appear to be anything more than prepubescent children.
He was born during a changing time in his soon-to-be kingdom; the seas were swallowing what little lands they had, and no longer providing the bounty they once had; the mountains were shaking, collapsing any sort of mines his people were working, and whatever metals they were able to retrieve were sick, brittle lumps. The formerly self-sufficient was now hobbled by prophecy, and, after centuries of isolationism, finally opened its borders to the greater world; even participating in the selection of the world-king.
Such deep-seated prejudices do not fade over night, however, or even the long -- relative to the Ordoxi -- fifteen year reign which Lord Isgavriel had found himself. Within that time, the neutered kingdom had developed a sense of antipathy which no one could act on. Nobody embodied this more than the young and aging prince, who, despite his birthright, only felt to be a figurehead verified with the Lord of the World's word. A year after reaching maturity, the age of ten for the Ordoxi, he ran away from home.
He learned to play the piccolo, and made a living away from the luxuries of royalty as a traveling minstrel. He was a patriot with his songs, when he sang, and was popular, if forgettable, in his travels. Most didn't recognize the prince for who he was, despite the various notices placed around Ordox, as almost all had not met the man.
Unidentified, that is, until the visit of the prophet. The unnamed man had bestowed upon the man information -- information which made Orson's heart do leaps of joy -- and a dagger, a special weapon which would be able to kill the demon king. The runaway prince had decided to fulfill this prophet's vision, and kill Monrun with the five other chosen (loathe as he was to do so) so that his kingdom would be able to return to its former glory and ways.
Personality:
Orson is the embodiment of everything a prince of Ordox should be. He despises everyone not of his race, and doesn't care who knows it; going so far as to not share a granule of empathy when somebody other than an Ordoxi dies. His stubbornness is limitless as well, and his hubris makes such statements as soloing the king come easy off his tongue. That isn't to say he is loose-lipped, however, as he managed to masquerade as a common minstrel for four years.
Because of the latter two facts, many consider Orson to be a very flashy, and over the top individual, despite his obvious flaws. He's easy to embarrass, and a good joke is enough to get even this curmudgeon of a man to snort. Has the habit of humming his songs while under duress, or boredom.
Stats:
Might ->> 2
Finesse ->>>>>>> 7
Fortitude ->>> 3
Constitution ->>> 3
Health ->>> 3
Speed ->>>>>> 6
Perception ->>>>>>> 7
Arcane ->> 2
Spirit ->>> 3
Abilities:
~Heir of the Ordoxi- Orson receives a temporary buff to his Speed and Perception stats.
~Don't Miss A Beat- An attack which misses Orson prompts flat damage against the aggressor.
~Don't Turn Your Back- Orson always throws his blade with the pointy end at his target, and may return the weapon to his hand by mental command.
Equipment:
~A family short sword, bearing his family's crest
~A plain steel dagger for his offhand
~One of six daggers
~Travelling clothes
~A rucksack with travelling essentials
~A piccolo, because he still likes to play
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