Character Name: Corwin Alteires
Appearance: Corwin stands roughly 6 feet inches and strikes a sturdy figure with a muscular frame built from years of combat and training. His skin has taken on a deep tan from years under the unforgiving sun, deeply contrasting the strong line of his jaw which the rest of his face seems to follow, giving his blue eyes a sharp, appraising gaze. His chestnut brown hair falls haphazardly around his head, down just slightly past his jaw, although his bangs barely reach down to his eyebrows; all the better to keep such things out of his line of vision during battle after all, though it does serve to further frame and enhance the sharp lines of his cheekbones.
His attire consists of a durable, white cloth shirt, although it has seen better days and what can be seen of it is covered in grime and cuts; a vest of chain mail worn over it that is in a slightly lesser state of disrepair, although not by much; a scarred, worn, and battered iron chest plate which clearly bears the memories of many a battle; tanned leather pants which are equally as mangled as his shirt, especially around his knees; a brown leather belt which has almost faded to white at this point; and a pair of thick leather boots that have gone the same way as the belt.
Role: Human Soul
Title: N/A
Gender: Male
Alignment: Good
Strengths: Valiant - "Without courage, there can be no conviction." Of all his traits, none has helped Corwin more in his survival in purgatory more than his stalwart courage in the face of adversity. Even against the greatest of foes he has stood proudly against him in the name of his lord, brandishing shield, sword, and spear with no hesitation. If there is a ghastly wall in your path and no other will stand to the challenge, look no farther than Corwin to strike down that which would hinder your path.
Unwavering in the face of uncertain odds - "Though they may be many, I will not falter." Having spent most of his adult life on the fields of battle, Corwin is no stranger to fighting large groups and in less than desirable circumstances. However, his faith in himself, his lord, and his comrades has seen him through to many a victory, both on earth and in purgatory. His belief is that to expose his back is to invite death upon him, especially in this twisted realm so far from the warmth of god, therefore he almost considers retreat a non-option unless specifically commanded by a superior.
Trustworthy - "A man's worth can be judged by his word alone." If there is one trait that Corwin holds highest above all else, it is how trustworthy a person is; a virtue he holds himself strictly to. If Corwin gives you his word on something, you can be absolutely sure that come hell or high water, it will be done or he will die trying.
Flaws: Willing to Commit Atrocities - "If it is in the name of the lord our god, then I shall be his fiery vengeance." If Corwin believes wholeheartedly that doing something unspeakable will somehow benefit his lord in some way, shape, or form, he will not hesitate to take that action. From burning down huts filled with the women and children of "Heathens" to publicly executing accused traitors to the crown, there is no limit to what he can be pushed to do with the right motivations.
Severe Alcoholism: "There are some things...some demons which can only be vanquished at the bottom of a tankard." War is a hellish thing, no more so hellish than the crusades and Corwin was on the front lines. Even though he believed what he was doing was right, no one man could do the things he has done without regret, and so heavy was his burden that his only method of coping was to drink himself into stupors until he forgot or was too inebriated to care.
Completely Mistrusting of Most: "Stand with your brothers without question, but always keep your shield to your back." Towards the end of his earthly life, between his own guilt and excessive drinking, Corwin had become almost inconsolably paranoid towards anyone outside the people he fought alongside personally. If you were not a crusader or at the very least, not someone he had known for a long while, you would almost surely be met with instant suspicion and almost outright malice.
What your character fears: - Being Trapped in Small Spaces
- Being Bound and Tortured
- Inanimate Objects that have the capacity to stare back at him
