Syd Yssarin (CS)

[Syd Yssarin]

Character Name Appearance Race: Human, Mixed Gender: Male Age: 20 Birthday: 2, Spring, 495 Birthplace: Zeltiva Appearance: Syd is a fairly tall (6' 2"), thin, and athletic young man. He has medium length dirty blonde hair that spikes out in front of his face, and has complete heterochromia (different colored eyes), one light gray-blue, the other deep green. He appears lanky and uncoordinated, though is actually very physically fit due to constant exercise, mainly running. He has an angular face that is very attractive, though he avoids shaving some days to avoid any distractions. He has lightly tanned skin and has a moderately toned physique. Due to past encounters, Syd has large scars on his back that are in an X shape. He has his left ear pierced with a fishing hook he found as a child. Character Concept Syd is not the happiest person in the world. He's a very cynical young man. Syd is a quiet person, electing to watch and listen to people rather than question them at every possible moment. He does question those in authority, mostly of the religious kind, as he distrusts any magic and religious figures. Though kind, Syd is not the type of person to go out of his way to protect others nor will he hinder those that may cause him trouble in the future. He harbors a desire to find companionship, though he has no idea what that means, as he is lacking in many social skills. Likes: Knowledge, running, inclusion, warm weather, carving wood figurines Dislikes: religious authority, being touched/close contact, cold weather, violence, the sight of blood Character History Born to an Inarta mother and a human father in the city of Zeltiva, Syd Yssarin was only with his birth parents for a short period of time. After his father's work as a dock worker became insufficient in providing for the family, it was decided that Syd would be given up and placed in an orphanage, all in the hopes that he may have a better life with a better family. Syd's time in the orphanage was not an easy one. As he was a quiet and very shy young boy, the other children and even some adults avoided him and often made him the butt of jokes. Syd himself felt uncomfortable with the others and reasoned that he was cursed or unclean in some way. Many of the adult workers saw Syd as a troubled child without much potential, even going so far to keep potential parents from adopting him. At age 9, Syd ran away from the orphanage under the assumption that he could wander the world and make it on his own. It was on the backstreets of the eastern part of Zeltiva that he learned his skills in survival. The first night he was out on the streets, Syd was pestered by drunken laborers. Before the men got violent with the young boy, a man named Abel came to Syd's aid. Through wit and charm, Abel was able to secure Syd's safe rescue. Able was somewhat of a father figure to Syd, though he was already an aged old man of 68. The two stuck together to survive in a harsh world that seemed to disregard them as fodder and filth. Able taught Syd all he needed to know, and then some, about the ways of living on the streets. Slight of hand, charm, lockpicking, and more became the skills that guided Syd. Abel brought Syd into his home with the same love and affection a man would have for his own son. On several occasions, Syd pilfered university books and writings that became the source of his love of philosophy and rhetoric. This drove him to steal more and more from those who appeared to have items that would aid in his desire for knowledge. Abel, although impressed by Syd's quick mastery of basic larceny, was not impressed by the books, seeing them as trivial pursuits. At age 17, Abel passed away of a horrible sickness. As this was the only real family Syd had, he was unsure of what to do without Abel. He became even more quiet, as he had begun to open up more under Abel's tutelage. This was also the beginning of his mistrust of religious authorities. He hoped and prayed and wished for aid from the gods for help, but none appeared and he lost all and any faith he may have had. Though he was alone, Syd was able to continue living in Abel's old house in the eastern part of town. It was around this time that Syd became interested in women, though he had no idea what that meant. He felt a need for companionship, but was unable to understand how to accomplish such a relationship. Having lived on the streets for so long, Syd never understood social etiquette nor did he have much in the way of social skills. Syd has recently become interested in making his way out into the world, wanting to take in the vast unknown of Mizahar. First he would need to leave Zeltiva. If he wanted to make it out of there, he would need three things: money, equipment, and a guide.   Language Fluent Language: Common Basic Language: Nari   Skills Carving 5 (5 SP) 5 Novice Carpentry 15 (15 RP) 15 Novice Larceny 15 (15 SP) 15 Novice Running 15 (15 SP) 15 Novice Unarmed Combat 5 (5 SP) 5 Novice Weapon: Knives 5 (5 SP) 5 Novice Philosophy 5 (5 SP) 5 Novice   Lores Lore of Zeltiva Streetplan Lore of Zeltivan Culture   Possessions 1 Set of Clothing -Simple Shirt -Simple Pants -Simple Undergarments -Simple Black 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 100 Gold Mizas   Heirloom One silver and emerald ring that he was left with when his parents put him in the orphanage. It is a reminder of the family he could have had. He wears it every day. Housing Location: Eastern part of Zeltiva House: Abel's small flat in the eastern part of Zeltiva Ledger Purchase | Cost | Total Starting | +100 GM | 100 GM Thread List Repaying A Favor The Package and The Locket