Abel Whitevine

[Abel Whitevine]

The Desert Lynx Information Basic Information Birth Name: Abel Whitevine Date of Birth: 11, Winter, 493 AV Place of Birth: Syliras Age: 19 Race: Human, Mixed Location: Avanthal Physical Information Gender: Male Height: 5'7" Weight: 140 lbs Skin Color: Tan. Hair Color: Black. Eye Color: Azure. Languages Native Language: Vani Basic Language: Common Poor Language: Shiber

[Abel Whitevine]

Physical Description Abel Whitevine is a rather energetic young man whose body has been cultivated by a unique combination of factors. First and foremost, Abel is no stranger to the pain of starvation. To say the very least, he has intimately known malnourishment for the initial years of his life; and the state of his stature and build reflect this. Second, Abel has undergone years of rigorous training on the streets of Sunberth under the watchful eyes of his uncle. Day after day, he darts and weaves between throngs of patrons, dives to and from the rooftops of buildings, and everything in between. As such, in light of these two great factors, Abel's body is characterized by a moderate height and a lean, nearly slender build. Though he lacks a large sum of visible muscle, his utilization of his lithe form through acrobatics more than makes up for it. Paying homage to his sire, Abel's hair consists of long, shoulder-length locks of hair of a dark brown. Though typically worn in a messy, untamed manner, his hair is naturally straight and holds an azure shine when under the light of an aurora; a testament to the Vantha blood coursing through his veins. His skin tone is the middle ground between the differing heritages that characterize his existence, being that of a light tan complexion that is prone to growing darker in response to intense heat and lighter in response to intense cold. In terms of hygiene, Abel does his what he can to look his absolute best at all times; using whatever is at his disposal in order to do so. He bathes as often as possible, takes exceptionally good care of his teeth, and has an affinity for carrying the scent of mint on his clothing. Lastly, on the subject of attire, Abel's "style" generally consists of a constant type of garment, though the actual pieces and colors may differ. His preferred fitting of clothing is the union of form-fitting and loose; being that of a neat middle ground that affords him exceptional movement and range of motion with no fear of fabrics getting in the way. This choice of clothing style is nearly essential for one whose line of work may require getting away as swiftly as possible from a heist.

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Character Concept Abel Whitevine is, above all else, a budding larcenist whom embodies all the traits typical with one of his professional. Being that the vast majority of his years were spent prowling the streets of Sunberth in the avid pursuit of sustenance and coin, Abel has developed into a nearly fearless individual. All that he does, whether it be the simple swiping of an apple to a full-on burglary, is done with zero hesitation; as he knows full well that doubting one's skills results in getting caught! Furthermore, Abel has developed a sharp, cunning mind that is instrumental in the successful execution of his various heists. Deception is one of his greatest allies and he will not hesitate to lie and mislead if it means that he will walk away with additional weight within his purse. As far as morals are concerned, Abel follows a philosophy that can be summarized as simply: "If one is strong, he lives. If one is weak, he dies. The weak only exist as sustenance for the strong. In his mind, organized society's existence is nothing more than the personification of weakness; as those being governed are too weak to take what they want and instead work themselves to death. He believes that he is strong, and therefore takes no issue in preying upon the "weak" through his thievery. Larceny is simply how he chooses to exercise his strength, and he tests this strength by holding onto all he has "earned" for as long as possible. On another note, Abel is characterized by a natural curiosity. Ever since the days of his childhood, he has been driven by a desire to unearth the skeletons that are stashed in the closets of others. Abel is enticed by secrets and hidden truths and will go out of his way to procure new bits of information for his own personal satisfaction; even at the risk of a heist. He is not without his faults, however. Abel Whitevine is, while talented in his chosen profession, a young man of nineteen. As such, he is subject to the shortcomings of this tender age. Abel takes pride in his abilities, very much so, and therefore has developed a slight cockiness to his demeanor. Furthermore, he is subject to anger, impulsiveness, impatience, and other flaws that come with the age. On the other hand, there are some admirable qualities to Abel. First among these is his dedication to those few he loves, namely his mother. He would never lift a finger to harm or take from her and even goes out of his way to pilfer enough food so that she can remain healthy. He is fiercely loyal to those few he cares for, and, though gaining his trust is an arduous task, will gladly risk his skin to liberate them from a bind.

[Abel Whitevine]

The Story Thus Far... Many years ago, long before Abel was even an idea, there was a particular Benshira whom prowled about the tents of his people. Born to the name Ephraim, the man operated under the moniker "The Desert Lynx" and mercilessly preyed upon the peace-loving denizens of Yahebah. It was never clearly understood why Ephraim targeted his own people to steal from, for the people themselves never knew his story and Ephraim never liked to speak about it. For quite some time, The Desert Lynx pilfered and plundered under the cover of darkness, stealing anything from gold to livestock for reasons all his own... This happened until the fateful day that a caravan graced Ekytol with it's presence. They, a collection of merchants, sellswords, and a healer, hailed from the region of Syliras. Their leader, a Vantha by the name Bran Whitevine, was a particularly shady man who had dealt in the blackmarket for several years, and utilized the caravan as a means to fence stolen goods that came into his possession. Upon their arrival within the city of Yahebah, the people warned them of a notorious thief whom would come to steal all of their wares, and fate would have it that Ephraim did indeed target the caravan during an evening prowl. However, instead of making away with their foreign valuables, Ephraim had an encounter with Bran. The crafty merchant made the Desert Lynx a rather enticing off then: an invitation to join their caravan and utilize his unique skills in order to amass more wealth than he ever would preying upon the Benshira. As a sign of good will, Bran sweetened the deal by handing Ephraim several hundred mizas. Needless to say, Ephraim was greatly intrigued and agreed to accompany the caravan from thenceforth, masquerading as a simple hired hand. Outside of the region, such a precaution was barely necessary, but Bran wanted to keep his underground activities silent...especially to his sister whom was woefully ignorant of his true occupation. Her name was Vianne Whitevine. She was a sweet, kind, and loving woman who was a heartless romantic at heart. Since the days of her childhood, all she desired was to have a husband and children to call her own. However, she was born with a physical deformity that occupied the majority of her face. While it did not make her "ugly" per se, it did dampen her chances of competing with her fellow maidens for the hand of a handsome suitor. Years came and went since she had come of age, and not once did a suitor step forward to take her hand in marriage. What's worse, when her parents attempted to arrange a marriage, her husband-to-be called the entire event off after a single look at her! This left her devastated and in the eyes of the Vantha people, she was "hopeless". In order to pry his beloved sister from the brink of despair, Bran offered to take her along on his travels where she could put her medicinal skills to good usage. With great reluctance, she agreed. For a few seasons, the caravan moved up and down the Kabrin Road with minimal incident...and soon, Vianne found herself apart of the "fairytale romance" she had always desired. Ephraim was always kind and considerate of her, and since they spent ample time together, feelings soon developed. Eventually, these feelings blossomed into a passionate relationship that culminated in their marriage within Avanthal. For a brief span of time, the caravan stopped there, as Vianne desired to settle down and enjoy the "newly wed" life in her beloved homeland for awhile. This aggravated Bran to no end, as he was losing money, and it was torment for Ephraim, as he was not accustomed to the freezing temperatures of Taldera. Eventually, the two managed to convince Vianne to leave Avanthal and return to the caravan once more and it was business as usual...until she turned out to be with child a few months down the line. This again halted the caravan, basing them in Syliras until Abel entered the world one cold, Winter morning. It was then that Vianne put her foot down, as she absolutely would not subject her newborn son to life on the road. Bran and Ephraim relented and set up shop in the human capital of the world. For a season or so, things went about as usual; though Ephraim was having a much harder time getting away with his heists with the Knights roaming about. After a few close calls, he all but called it quits and began to engage in honest work...which nearly drove Bran mad with anger. For the first five years of Abel's life, things were blissful for the little family. The young boy, nicknamed "Little Lynx" by his father, was educated by his parents in their respective cultures. Abel was truly happy at this time, as he wanted for nothing and was showered with love by his mother and father. However, this happiness came to a swift and abrupt end when Bran made a bold suggestion to Ephraim. "A heist to end all heists" he called it. At first, Ephraim thought his brother-in-law was insane to even suggest it, but he was eventually persuaded by his sibling's silver tongue to go along with the plan...they were going to rob the Miza Mint and walk away richer than any men in all of Mizahar. However, when the heist was attempted, Ephraim did not get very far...and he was promptly and publicly executed before the eyes of his wife and child. Vianne was absolutely devastated, as all the lies her husband and brother had perpetuated over the years had come to the surface in one horrifying moment. Bran, for fear of his connection to the attempted heist would come to light during investigation, took it upon himself to relocated Abel and his mother to Sunberth in order to disappear. In his mind, they had enough funds from his illegitimate affairs over the years to be stable for awhile. However, what he didn't count on was Vianne's swift development of vices to get her through the depression the death of her husband caused. In just a few short years, she had developed problems with gambling and drug addiction that burned through Bran's funds like wildfire. This left the shattered family bereft of adequate means to survive, and Bran did everything in his power to keep his sister and nephew from ending up on the streets. Times were hard for Abel during those days, and in time he began to follow the footsteps of his father. However, unlike his sire's thievery being born of an unspoken distaste for his people, Abel stole out of necessity. It all began with loaves of bread and apples to fill his own stomach, then purses and valuables in order to help pay for the expenses that faced the household. Over time, Abel became rather good at what he did, though he was nowhere near as good as his father. Bran, despite all that had happened to Ephraim, took it upon himself to further set the boy along the crooked path of thievery. He taught Abel how to prowl, how to freerun, and various other skills that would serve the little lynx in his future endeavors. In time, Bran began to get into the fencing business once more by selling all that Abel procured through his nocturnal prowls. Over many years, Abel took his larceny to a new level by accepting requests by various clients for items that were hard to come buy. For consumers, this option was exceptionally cheaper and much more gratifying than paying merchant after merchant to procure the items for them legitimately. In this way, they would simply pay Bran (whom had appointed himself Abel's manager and fence) upfront and Abel would embark upon voyages across Mizahar in order to secure the item or goods. To say the least, business has been good thus far.

[Abel Whitevine]

Relationships   Mentors Portrait Name Information Bran Whitevine Being directly responsible for the death of Abel's father has done nothing to deter Bran Whitevine from manipulating his nephew into following in the footsteps of the Desert Lynx. Ever since Abel was young, Bran has cultivated him into a rather proficient thief and has taken it upon himself to act as his manager and fence (and takes his "due" payments out of Abel's earnings). He is a man characterized by greed and little else.   Family Portrait Name Information Vianne Whitevine Ever since the execution of her beloved husband, Vianne has been characterized by a near-constant state of depression. She fills the void left behind by her husband with drinking, gambling, and occassional drug usage; and only halts in order to make the terrifyingly long voyage to Avanthal to observe Morwen's Homecoming semi-annually. She does indeed love her son and brother, but has been too scarred by the loss of her one true love to show it. The Desert Lynx Ephraim, son of Yeshua, of the tents of Malech...The Desert Lynx was a notorious thief who preyed upon the Tents in and around the city of Yahebah for many years. He was, according to rumor, born a bastard and thereby shunned by his kinsmen and people. For this reason did he willingly forsake the commands of Yahal and begin his walk down the path of wickedness. However, despite his numerous sins, he found love in the arms of Vianne and true happiness in his only son. He was convinced to embark on a suicidal heist by his brother-in-law, Bran, and paid the ultimate price. It is said that, before the executioner's blade struck home, that Ephraim cried out to Yahal, begging protection and mercy for his son and wife.   Companions Portrait Name Information Pending N/A   Acquaintances Portrait Name Information Pending N/A   Enemies Portrait Name Information Pending N/A

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Skills, Lore, & Itinerary   Skills Skill EXP Total Proficiency Larceny +15 RB, +11 SP 26 Competent Stealth +24 SP 24 Novice Weaponry: Kris +5 SP 5 Novice Subterfuge +5 SP 5 Novice Acrobatics +5 SP 5 Novice   Lore Title Lore: Pickpocketing Targets on the Move Lore: A Beginner's Guide to Freerunning   Itinerary Location Arrival Departure Syliras Winter 11, 493 Fall 87, 499 AV Sunberth Winter 28, 499 AV Summer 60, 509 AV Avanthal Winter 1, 509 AV Spring 54, 510 AV The Northern Reaches Spring 54, 510 AV Summer 42, 510 AV The Wildlands Summer 42, 510 AV Summer 54, 510 AV Ravok Summer 54, 510 AV Fall 8, 510 AV The Wildlands Fall 8, 510 AV Fall 18, 510 AV Nyka Fall 18, 510 AV Fall 63, 510 AV Maritime Transit Fall 63, 510 AV Fall 83, 510 AV Mura Fall 83, 510 AV Winter 9, 510 AV Maritime Transit Winter 9, 510 AV Winter 37, 510 AV Sahova Winter 37, 510 AV Winter 82, 510 AV Maritime Transit Winter 82, 510 AV Spring 1, 511 AV Sunberth Spring 1, 511 AV Spring 91, 512 AV The Wildlands Spring 91, 512 AV Summer 32, 512 AV Zeltiva Summer 32, 512 AV Summer 77, 512 AV The Wildlands Summer 77, 512 AV Fall 18, 512 AV Syliras Fall 18, 512 AV Fall 63, 512 AV The Wildlands Fall 63, 512 AV Fall 73, 512 AV The Northern Reaches Fall 73, 512 AV Winter 29, 512 AV Spires Winter 29, 512 AV Winter 74, 512 AV The Northern Reaches Winter 74, 512 AV Winter 91, 512 AV Avanthal Winter 91, 512 AV Present

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Ledger & Possessions   Heirloom Depiction Name Description Treval Codex Throughout her travels up and down the Kabrin Road, Vianne Whitevine came into possession of many trinkets, books, and other uncommon items. Among these was a copy of the Treval Codex that was translated in the Common language. She used this book in particular to begin her son's education in reading and speaking Common, and gifted it to him when he was about four years of age. Since then, Abel has taken rather good care of the tome; though time has not been especially friendly to it. This particular copy of the Codex has many torn, yellowing pages, a worn out spine, and blemishes upon its cover. Yet the text within is still legible.   Ledger Purchase Cost Total Starting +100 GM 100 GM Shelter Cash-In +500 GM 600 GM Mask - 3 SM 599 GM, 7 SM Thieve's Tools -30 GM 569 GM, 7 SM Night Leather Armor -60 GM 509 GM, 7 SM Composite Shortbow -75 GM 434 GM, 7 SM Climber's Quiver -50 GM 384 GM, 7 SM Shortbow Arrows (60) -3 GM 381 GM, 7 SM Archery Glove -1 GM 380 GM, 7 SM Archer's Arm Guard -1 GM 397 GM, 7 SM Lock, Simple -20 GM 377 GM, 7 SM Lock, Average -40 GM 337 GM, 7 SM Kris (2) -10 GM 327 GM, 7 SM Knife -5 SM 327 GM, 2 SM Dagger Scabbard (2) -4 GM 323 GM, 2SM   Possessions Item Amount Obtained Waterskin 1 Starting Knife 1 Starting Dagger Scabbard 2 Starting Kris 2 Starting Mask 1 Starting Lock, Simple 1 Starting Lock, Average 1 Starting Thieve's Tools 1 Starting Cards 1 Starting Night Leather Armor 1 Starting Simple Tunic 1 Starting Simple Pants 1 Starting Simple Boots 1 Starting Simple Cloak 1 Starting Backpack 1 Starting Comb (Bone) 1 Starting Brush (Bone) 1 Starting Soap 1 Starting Razor 1 Starting Balanced Rations (Week) 1 Starting Eating Knife 1 Starting Flint & Steel 1 Starting Composite Shortbow 1 Starting Shortbow Arrows 60 Starting Archer's Arm Guard 1 Starting Archery Glove 1 Starting Climber's Quiver 1 Starting Treval Codex 1 Heirloom

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