Rper Name: The Last Curse
Character Name: Julius Scott
Appearance:
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Race: Spirit
Also referred to as ghosts, phantoms, specters, and many other monikers, Spirits are the souls of the deceased that still linger in the mortal realm. Their existence is stemmed from a variety of factors, the most notable being unfinished business, denial of a proper burial, or tragic and emotional deaths. Nearly everything with a soul can become a spirit, but their reasons to stay in the mortal plane can vary: some seek vengeance for their deaths, others seek to aid or hurt the living, and some cannot pass into the afterlife - doomed to haunt their final resting place for eternity.
Though wholly incorporeal on their own, spirits are known for their ability to possess objects. Though these objects usually have limited mobility, several rituals can seal a spirit within an object or grant them complete control over it - indefinitely condemning that spirit until that object's destruction.
Though Spirits cannot be harmed with mortal weapons, they can be banished to the spirit realm or repelled through the use of spells, wards, enchanted weaponry, and even specific chants. If they have possessed an object, the spirit will mimic that object's weaknesses, and upon its destruction, the spirit's soul will be exorcised and returned to the spirit realm.
Height: 5'9'' (69 Inches)
Weight: 190 Lbs (Around 86.18 kg)
Abilities:
Immunity - Due to his inorganic body, Julius is immune to diseases, poisons, and parasites. In addition, he lacks a functioning digestive system, also rendering him immune to conditions like hunger.
Enhanced Durability - In place of skin, Julian's body is composed of metals such as bronze, aluminum, and iron, making him slightly more resilient to slashing or cutting attacks. However, the joints connecting his arms and legs to his body are protected by soft aluminum, which gives protection comparable to human skin. In other words, his arms and legs are just as vulnerable to severing as a regular human being.
Skills:
Remarkable Swordsmanship - Taught aboard his previous ship and renewed in his current crew, Julius is very competent with a blade. His fighting style primarily consists of finding an opponent's weakness and exploiting it until he wears them down. Quick, feinting stabs and slashes are his preferred methods of combat.
Considerable Marksmanship - Julius can comfortably handle and shoot small to medium-sized firearms. Though his aim at long distances is mediocre, Julius can easily hit a target in close to medium range. However, his accuracy does falter in darker or obscuring conditions.
Remarkable hygienist - Julius is a stickler for cleanliness. Not only does he keep his garments and equipment exceptionally clean, but he also makes sure to keep his allies' gear in top shape. Though his knowledge in medicine is limited, Julius knows how to keep a wound clean and covered, staving off possible infection. He also carries around a small kit for polishing, sharpening, and unrusting metal, just in case his body or weapons require quick maintenance.
Improvised Repairment - If his body is damaged, Julius can utilizing nearby scrap metal to patch himself up. Though these repairs are crude, they're enough to seal off any perforations or reinforced weakened body parts. Severe damage like a severed limb, a damaged battery, or a damaged solar panel cannot be fixed this way and must be repaired by a craftsman.
Basic Medical Knowledge - Julius is capable of treating minor and bandaging minor flesh wounds. More complex ailments such as diseases, broken appendages, or infections are out of his expertise.
Peerage:
Physical - Talented
Mental - Trained
Magic - Human
Equipment -
-A pair of cutlasses
-A Dragon firearm
-A small box of lead balls
-A small pouch of gunpowder
-A small kit for treating metal
- Several rolls of bandages
-A traveling pack
-A small bottle of strong metal adhesive
-A small flask of alcohol
-A small blue cleaning rag
Background:
(TLDR; Julius was once a pirate that traveled to the Elderoles Archipelago in search of loot. Unfortunately, he and his crew suffered many hardships and met their demise from hostile canon fire. Because he was denied a proper burial, Julius's spirit lingered on the mortal plane and was bounded to the wreck of his ship. By a dying spell, his soul was transported into a metal body, where he was forced to clean the vessel of his pirate captors.
On one night, Julius escaped from his keepers, running into a dense jungle until he stumbled upon a camp of treasure hunters. They took him in, and Julius resumed his cleaning duties aboard this new ship. The more time he spent around the treasure hunters, the more he started to adopt their lifestyle into his own, eventually seeking to become an adventurer just like them.
As a form of repayment and a way to re-live his old voyaging life, Julius continues to aid the treasure hunters in their exploits. Seeking adventure and new memories, as long as the treasure hunters keep hunting, so will he.)
Born in a land far away, Julius was once a proud member of a notorious pirate crew. Dubbing themselves as the "Bloodhounds of the Sea," they were known for their constant plundering and insatiable appetite for treasure, chasing hoards of loot wherever it may be. Such avarice would lead to their expedition to the Elderoles Archipelago, a continent supposedly filled with untouched lands and limitless riches.
Unfortunately, all the rumors came out to be false. Upon arrival: the Bloodhounds tangled with many strange and unfamiliar creatures, suffered from foreign illnesses, and struggled against the local races - many of which sporting technology vastly superior to theirs. It was only until one failed raid on a seaport where they'd meet their end. During their escape, several hostile vessels relentlessly pursued their ship, viciously bombarding it with powerful explosives. The Bloodhounds couldn't hold a candle to their attackers, the enemy's artillery sending everyone onboard into a cold, watery grave.
Killed in an unknown land and denied a proper burial, Julius's spirit lingered in the mortal realm, tethered to the water-logged husk that was once his ship. He attempted to escape numerous times but was forced back into those watery remains, some supernatural force bounding him there. With no other means of escape, all he could now was wait.
Julius would find salvation soon enough. Then, during one uneventful day, a sudden bright flash of light engulfed the water around him, obscuring his view with a thick veil of white. Once the light died down, Julius found that he was no longer trapped in that shipwreck but was standing in a seemingly never-ending void of black. He wasn't even able to study his surroundings as a tremendous tremor rocked the space around him, sending him to his knees. As the world around him continued to rumble, his vision distorted - twisting and swirling until everything was utterly incomprehensible. And then there was nothing.
When Julius awoke, he was no longer in his ethereal body but trapped in what seemed to be a metal construct. In reality, his soul was pulled from his final resting place and sealed within a peculiar crystal through an ancient and dying ritual. Said crystal placed inside his chassis's head, granting him control over his new body, simultaneously imprisoning him within it. The reason for his creation would soon become apparent as a couple of buccaneers forcibly escorted him into a dusty, dimly lit room, shutting him inside with just a broom and a rusty dustpan.
Julius was reduced to a simple sweeper for months - cleaning after the people who gave him a new life. Then, unable to see the outside world or speak to anyone other than himself, the memories of his former life started to fade, replaced by the simple instructions given by his captors.
Eventually, Julius would find a way to escape his captors. While they were away and anchored their ship ashore on a large island, Julius managed to sneak out of their boat; a dense jungle was the only obstacle between him and his freedom. However, he was only a quarter-way through before he stumbled upon a camp filled with a small group of supposed 'treasure hunters.' In desperation, Julius begged for them to take him with them, and reluctantly they accepted.
Once he reached their ship, Julius went straight to work, cleaning their clothing, polishing their weapons, and keeping everything in an orderly fashion. Amidst his duties, he was exposed to the many facets of treasure hunter life. Julius watched them come back from their explorations, often with large bounties of loot in tow; he side-mindedly listened to their stories of peril and hardship and even participated in their frequent celebrations. Soon, the memories of his old life would start to reappear, and so did his curiosity. Julius worried less about cleanliness and began to dabble more into the treasure-seeking lifestyle, his fellow crewmates prepping him along the way.
Now a standing crew member of the treasure hunters, Julius seeks to repay by aiding them in their exploits while re-living the escapades he went through as a human. While he admires the aspect of treasure, the action of finding it is the most appealing process to him. The one thing more exciting than finding the hidden fortune is the journey and all memories made along the way.
Extras:
-While his metallic body may bestow some useful boons, it also produces many burdens:
*Though his spirit requires no sustenance or fuel to move, his body requires solar power to remain nimble. There are two significant components on his chest and back to capture and convert solar rays into useable energy. This energy is distributed to his joints and helps keep them from locking up. Excess energy is stored in a sizeable battery-like component in his chest. In addition, there are smaller batteries located on his knees, wrists, elbows, and neck that store energy for that region. If any of those batteries are destroyed, that region will lose its flexibility and become stiff. Additionally, severe damage to the central battery will cause all of his extremities to lose flexibility.
Julius is constantly charging in broad daylight, but in areas with little to no sunlight, he'll start to drain his battery; rigorous movements during this time will only hasten the speed. Unfortunately, he only has 8 hours of battery life during this time and will become gradually more sluggish as it continues to drain.
To charge, Julius must fully expose his solar panels in broad sunlight and wait for a brief thirty minutes or so. During this time, he is very vulnerable to attacks.
*Julius is considerably more vulnerable to electric attacks, water, and corrosive substances: A harsh shock of electricity can overload and fry his batteries, rendering him immobile. Submerging him entirely in water for a considerable amount of time can cause his components to short-circuit, rendering him immobile. Corrosive substances can easily chew away at his metal exterior, weakening his body and destroying his structure.
*Julius must keep his body clean at all times, especially when returning from particularly messy adventures. Substances like mud can collect and harden in his joints, hampering his mobility. In addition, without proper maintenance, parts of his body can rust and tarnish, making them more brittle and weak.
*Julius's body is not very heat resilient. Though he can stand arid temperatures like those in deserts, prolonged exposure to harsh flames or extremely high temperatures can cause his body to melt. The same effect applies to his solar collection and storage components.
*Julius's soul is bound to a crystal located in his head. As long as the crystal is intact, his soul will stay be sealed within it. If the crystal were shattered, his soul would be freed, but he would lose all control of his body - becoming an incorporeal ghost. In this form, Julius returns to the spirit plane and cannot interact with the living in any way.
-To prevent wasting energy at night or during times of rest, Julius can enter a state akin to sleeping where he ceases all movement for some time. In this state, he is just as vulnerable as someone sleeping.