Dau Kaiden

[Dau Kaiden]

Physical Description Name: Dau Kaiden Race: Human Age: 21 Birthday: 60th of Spring, 491 AV Summary Hair: Brown Eyes: Blue Height: 5'11'' Weight/Frame: 180lb/Athletic Character Concept Kaiden is fascinated by the presence of the Aperture in Nyka, and is drawn to it by his own interest in combining the art of Djed manipulation and martial prowess. Consequently, he has made his home within the city in order to better experience the mystical and physical elements with its walls. He holds a healthy respect for the combat prowess of the monks under any Celestial, and has chosen residence within Skerr's domain for her tolerant attitude and positive ideals. On the whole, Dau Kaiden's priorities come down to the realization of potential and the gift of choice. His greatest fear is to lose that ability, and that fear will grow when confronted with an impasse. Rightfully or wrongfully so, he will endeavor to discover as many possible solutions to a given threat. Dau Kaiden relies on utilizing his environment to his greatest advantage, and applies his acrobatic and climbing skills during pursuit and evasion to navigate and gain the advantage. Consequently, a keen sense of Observation is required to best utilize these skills to their full potential. Missing routes or openings renders the physical side completely moot. Character History Kaiden's father, Naehr, was once a metalworker from Syliras. During Kaiden's early years, his father introduced the boy to a number of martial skills, using scraps of metal, wood, and string to build rudimentary weapons. However, Naehr was dissatisfied with his lifestyle, privately criticizing the Knights and the councils of the city. Over time, this frustration grew to anger, and his words gradually became public. It did not take long before the man was taken to the Tank after a public outburst, the coals of his dissent fueled by drink. As punishment, his fate was determined-- if he would not forge, he would instead carry the metals he had worked to another city along the trade routes. A life of crafting would be replaced by one of labor, unless he should relocate. Dau remained in Syliras for several more years, growing into a young man. In this time, he learned and observed what he could of the fighting styles of those who passed through the city, recording what meager observations he could as he grew to understand, both conceptually and physically, the techniques used. During this time, he befriended a bare-handed warrior who taught him the basics of Flux-- channeling Djed through the body to focus and amplify strength. Within a year, he heard of the monks' martial prowess, and the Aperture within Nyka. He saved what money he could, assisting his father in his labors and working odd-jobs throughout the city. He chose to leave, joining a caravan bearing a load of metals and weaponry to Nyka as a simple guard. Possessions 1 Set of Clothing (cloak/coat & footwear included) -Flaxen Shirt -Flaxen Pants -Simple Undergarments -Flaxen Cloak/coat -Simple Boots 1 Waterskin 1 Backpack which contains: -Comb (Wood) -Brush (Wood) -Soap -Razor -Food is given out Daily -1 eating knife -Flint & Steel Heirloom: Advanced practice dummy Built and gifted by his father, Naehr Kaiden, to further Dau's martial pursuits. 100 Laats Housing: A townhouse in Skerr's district, within Nyka. Ledger Purchase Cost Total Starting +100 GM 100 GM Skills, Lores, Magics, Gnosis, Languages Common Skills: Trade skills related to Farming, Fishing, Merchants, Quarryworking, or Fighting. Skill EXP Total Proficiency Acrobatics 5 SP 5 Novice Unarmed Combat 5 SP 5 Novice Archery 5 SP 5 Novice Longsword 5 SP 5 Novice Climbing 5 SP 5 Novice Stealth 5 SP 5 Novice Flux 10 SP 10 Novice Running 15 RB 15 Novice Observation 5 SP 5 Novice Writing 5 SP 5 Novice Practiced Languages: Common Helpful Lores: (Pick 2) Lore of The Power of the Aperture Lore of Nykan Wards Thread List Nyka Gates, Fall, 90th 512 AV