Ramo Norling

[Ramo Norling]

Ramo Norling Appearance Race: 1/2 Vantha, 1/4 Eypharian, 1/4 Human Gender: Male Age: 25 Birthday: 28th, Summer, 492 Birthplace: Mura, Konti Isle Appearance: Ramo has a light skin. His height is 5'6'' but his shoulders are wide which makes him look stocky and thick. His hair is brown and is washed out due to the exposure to sun. His eyes are grey. Due to his 1/4 eypharian ancestry, his skin glistens subtly. However, the glistening effect is so subtle that glistening of his skin seems like he is perpetually sweating instead. Character Concept Ramo was brought up in the world of merchants. Drama and scandals with and against other merchant families was the daily part of life. In the world of merchants, business goes hand in hand with the latest gossip and petty drama. Ramo has grown up to enjoy such a culture and thus there is no shortage of ruckus and controversy wherever he is present. Character History His father is a half-eypharan, half-human who was born in Zeltiva. His mother is a vantha from Avanthal. Ramo's parents were married as a guarantee for a life long business deal between their respective parents. The Avanthal grandparents and Zeltivan grandparents met in the port of Mura in the Konti Isle. They made a deal with each other to provide each other their home exports for a family price to cut down on inter-mediator fees, which would let both of them to make a hefty profit in their home cities. However, a deal like this is very significant and thus both of them wanted a guarantee that the other side keeps their promises. Eventually they settled on forming a marriage between their children, who would live in the port of Mura and who would keep a warehouse to store their wares in Mura while both grandparents are not present.This business deal was a success. These children in arranged marriage were Ramo's parents. Over time Ramo's parents expanded their business to also offer storage services for other merchants besides their close family. Soon, there were children. Ramo's was the 4th child. His oldest brother will stand to inherit the warehouse business. Ramo's second oldest brother has proved himself to be a competent warrior and thus Ramo's father has helped to kick-start the second son's band of hired swords, who will be protecting family's ships on the sea. However, Ramo has still yet to make something of himself yet. He had gotten into the habit of living off of his allowance and causing nothing but trouble and scandals to pass the time. Eventually, Ramo's father had enough and threw Ramo on the street, gave him some money as a starting capital and told Ramo to not return before he has made something of himself - something which would make him proud. As a result, Ramo is now travelling the world trying to make something of himself. As of now, Ramo has arrived in Ravok. Language Fluent Language: Common Basic Language: Kontinese Poor Language: Vani Skills Skill EXP Total Proficiency Intelligence 10 SP, 10 RB 20 Novice Negotiation 20 SP 20 Novice Sailing 10 SP 10 Novice Weapon: Sword 10 SP 10 Novice Lores Lore of Mura Trade Route Lore of Ravok Politics: Galatos Family Possessions 1 Set of Clothing -Simple White Shirt -Simple Black Pants -Simple Undergarments -Simple Black BCoat -Simple Brown 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: Cold Iron Cutlass(Sword) 36gm(12gm x 3) Upon becoming men, father gave each of his sons a cutlass. Ramo holds onto it since it reminds him about where and from whom he comes from. Housing Location: Ravok House: Fine Room rented at Ravok, Tarsin's Boarding House, 155 gm / Season Ledger Purchase Cost Total Starting +100 GM 100 GM Cash-in Housing +500 GM 600 GM Thread List Link your current & past threads here!