Gerard

[Gerard Eriksson]

Gerard Eriksson Physical Description He looked….he looked normal. Not a giant, no flaming red hair or eyes as blue as the ocean. He was a normal chap, fit but normal. Didn’t look poor or rich, he looked……..damn it he looked infuriatingly normal. Why couldn’t I have been saved by a giant or a freaking hero worth talking about. Of average height(5’8”), light brown eyes, tanned skin, and clean cut with short black hair. He keeps himself well groomed and by his physique and demeanor its obvious he possess the traits of a fighter but in this day and age who doesn’t. He often wears neutral colors and does nothing to call attention to himself. The only time he doesn't blend in with a crowd is when he is experiencing withdrawal. Because life isn't always interesting boredom can stay for days at a time and when this happens Gerard is apt to fidget and get a drawn hungry look on his face. Name: Gerard Eriksson Race: Human Age:20 Birthday: 10th of Spring 492 Character Concept I’m extremely thankful. I mean really you don’t get much help from random passerby’s these days. I just wish I was able to thank the man but he just vanished before I could say anything. Obsessive- Driven would be a kind word to describe Gerard but that’s like calling the sun hot. With everything he does he put everything of himself into it. If he is on a job that job consumes him and when he is off the job the thought of getting better for the next thrill consumes him. He trains religiously and is constantly on the search for new thrills. Junky- No love for drugs or drink just for thrill. He will do almost anything to not be bored. This can give him the false label of “hero” because when you see someone jump into a river to save a drowning man you think of that person as good. Instead Gerard does it because it was more interesting than just watching. But like every other junky in the world he isn’t trustworthy. If hired you can expect the job to get accomplished but not in the way you wanted it to be. Sociopath- Only borderline but still not what you’d call a full human. He only understands the basic human emotions and can barely emote them unless under extreme circumstances. He generally fakes his way through most social encounters and is generally only put in those situations because of his need for jobs. He isn’t a deranged murder or a babbling fool but its easy to tell he processes information a little differently especially when he crosses the line violently or verbally. Traveler- Never stays in one place to long. His actions can easily get him noticed and when cities are filled with knights, murders, rich businessmen, and all sorts its best to leave so he doesn’t draw their ire or appreciation. Character History The difference between me and you son is I made a mistake, you are one. You will be my road to forgiveness and must do everything in your power to help those in need to seek the forgiveness of the gods. Understanding Gerard means you understand his father; an exiled monk o f Nyka who was a follower of Uphis. Erik went on exile for taking up possessions and his failure brought him to treat his son harshly especially when he found his son to be a “monster”. This resulted in rigorous training that involved reading, writing, numbers, combat, and other physical activities. The act that so offended his father was the mindless killing of small animals. Gerard would snap the necks of small birds and pull the legs off spiders but those practices didn’t go unchecked for long. Seeing his son going down a path reserved for the likes of assassins and vicious criminals he made Gerard take up a life of discipline and hardship. He imposed on him the values of helping others and this is why Gerard takes up so many odd jobs and helps what some people might consider lost causes. His mom he knew only for a short time because Erik had only wanted a mate to father a heir. His exile shamed him into putting all his frustrations and goals into his son. Gerard had to be a good man to not only wash his soul clean but to clean the soul of his father. Despite this pressure and lifestyle Gerard has only felt what must be love for his father because his father has given him the tools to live a life to combat boredom. With his father he traveled a lot though mainly in Sylira and some in Taldera. This was because his father often took up the job of guarding caravans or ships and Gerard had nowhere else to stay. Gerard never really had a home to speak of and traveling is as much apart of him as city life is to others. This leaves him somewhat uncomfortable in crowds and keeps his possessions down to the bare essentials. Possessions 1 Set of Clothing -Simple Shirt -Simple Pants -Simple Undergarments -Simple Cloak/coat -Simple Boots 1 Waterskin 1 Backpack which contains: -Comb (Wood) -Brush (Wood) -Soap -Razor -Balanced Rations (1 Week's worth) -1 eating knife -Flint & Steel Heirloom: A small knife his father gave him. Four inches in length with a hilt that wrap around the knuckles. A weapon he used as a monk of Nyka and passed down to Gerard after Malik passed away two years ago.(50gm worth) 100 Gold Mizas Housing: Standard 20X20 housing. Ledger Purchase Cost Total Starting +100 GM 100 GM Skills, Lores, Magics, Gnosis, Languages Skill EXP Total Proficiency Unarmed Combat 30 100 Competent-(30 pts from starting pack) Knife Fighting 10 100 Novice-(10 pts from starting pack) Running 5 100 Novice-(5 pts from starting pack) Climbing 5 100 Novice-(5 pts from starting pack) Acrobatics 15 100 Novice-(15 pts from racial bonus) Practice Languages: Fluent Language:Common Poor Language: Vani Lores: Lore of Uphis Monks Lore of Weather Patterns Thread List