"Go ahead. Push me. I dare you."
:: THE BASICS ::
Race : Vantha
Gender : Male
Day of Birth : The 2nd of the Fall Season, 494 AV
Age : 18 as of this Summer Season, 513 AV
Place of Birth : Frostfawn Hold, Avanthal, Taldera Region
Social Status : Craftsman
Current Residence : Frostfawn Hold, Avanthal, Taldera Region
Current Profession : Leatherworker at Laria's Furs in the Central City of Avanthal
:: LANGUAGES ::
Primary (90/100) : Fluent Vani, which he learned from his brothers, Zivan and Vanechka
Secondary (30/100) : Basic Mizaharian (Common), which he learned from his father, Borys
Tertiary (15/100) : Rudimentary Tukant, which he learned from his uncle, Kasimur
:: APPEARANCE ::
Height : 5' 5"
Weight : 165 lbs
Build : Athletic
Hair Color : Jet Black with a Blue Tint
Hair Texture : Coarse and Thick
Current Style : Close-Cropped, but Messy
Eye Color : See Chart
Skin Color : Medium Tan
Skin Texture : Mostly Smooth
Distinguishing Marks : None, as of Yet
Distinguishing Traits : Left-Handed
"There's a fine line between love and hate." |
"I like to look with my eyes and my hands. Got a problem with that?"
:: CHARACTER CONCEPT ::
PERSONALITY MERITS & FLAWS
= Overly friendly, when he wants something or likes somebody, but generally gruff with everything and everyone else
= Genuinely funny, when telling an interesting story, but unnecessarily snarky and sarcastic during the simplest conversations
= Compassionate and kind to animals, but only when nobody is watching
= Unwaveringly loyal to his friends, but blatantly disrespectful to his family
LIKES & DISLIKES, LOVES & HATES
= Likes rain, but dislikes traveling in it & loves snow storms, but hates the mud it makes after it melts
= Likes his mother's mother, Inessa, but dislikes his mother's father, Kosteka & loves his best friend, Varik, but hates his brother, Vanechka, and his uncle, Grigor
= Likes the color blue, but dislikes red & loves gold, but hates pink
= Likes sweets, but dislikes very sticky things & loves wine, but hates ale
INTERESTS & HOBBIES
= Leatherworking, which is a family trade, but he feels he can do better work than most of his relatives
= Animal handling, which is a secret passion of his, but you'd never know it from the way he talks about them
= Storytelling, although his tall tales can become rather far fetched at times
= Walking in the local woods, which he enjoys doing with his friends
GOALS & DREAMS
= To get the heck out of Avanthal...although, if he was given a good enough reason to stay, he'd reconsider
= To be the best leatherworker in Taldera
= To be a famous storyteller
= To be loved |
"My uncles, Grig and Kas. Two petchin' pains in my arse!"
:: A BRIEF HISTORY ::
IN LIKE A LION... {Fall, 494 AV}
Nikomas was born on a dark and stormy night, which was befitting of such a monster child. Practically killing his mother in childbirth, everything about his coming was difficult, which made it really hard for his family - in particular, both of his older brothers - to embrace their newest addition. He was like an unexpected, unwanted guest who just wouldn't go away, and he cried, and cried, and cried for what seemed like an eternity. However, after a few seasons, he finally managed to settle down, but by then he had made a name for himself.
...AND OUT LIKE A LAMB? NO PETCHIN' WAY! {495 AV to 505 AV}
As Nikomas grew, so did his reputation of being a troublemaker. At an early age, he discovered that he could use words, along with his charming smile, to get what he wanted. But that only lasted for so long, as most of his family already knew him to be a disturbed little boy. So, one by one, as they caught on to his games, he shut them out, and, instead, spent as much time as he could among the members of his community.
ONE IS THE LONELIEST NUMBER... {506 AV to 511 AV}
By the time Nikomas reached early adulthood, he had managed to alienate most of his family to the point of no return. As his father and mother traveled further away from Avanthal - looking for new opportunities to grow their fur trade - the hardship of keeping an eye on him fell first to his older brothers and then to his two uncles. However, Nikomas did everything in his power to make their lives a living nightmare.
In time, just as his parents already had, they washed their hands of him and let him go off on his own. The one saving grace, which allowed them to sleep soundly, was that somehow through all of the fighting and lies, heartache and tears, Nikomas had managed to learn the family trade. Therefore, he would not only be able to support himself, but he would be more of a contributor and less of a burden to the community.
...BUT THREE'S A COMPANY! {512 AV}
Out on his own - well, as far as he could be within the confines of the Frostfawn Hold - Nikomas finally felt like he could really take control of his life and make the most of it. With his two best friends by his side and a desirable trade under his belt, anything and everything seemed possible, that is, as long as it didn't cost too many mizas or require a lot of effort on his part. Yeah, anything was possible. Right? |
"My boring brothers, Ziv the musician and Van the...? I have no idea what he does with himself, nor do I care."
:: RELATIONSHIPS ::
Key: Adores = (++++), Loves = (+++), Likes = (++), Neutral = (+/-), Dislikes = (--), Hates = (---), Despises = (----)
FAMILY (Immediate, Living)
Father (+/-) : Borys, 47, Furrier
Mother (+/-) : Vanmria, 45, Furrier
Older Brother (+/-) : Zivan, 26, Musician
Older Brother (---) : Vanechka, 24, Designer
FAMILY (Extended, Living)
Grandfather (----) : Kiryl, 68, Herder
Grandmother (---) : Manya, 69, Baker
Aunt (--) : Radenka, 49, Weaver
Grandfather (--) : Kosteka, 68, Leatherworker
Grandmother (++) : Inessa, 59, Songstress
Uncle (---) : Grigor, 34, Leatherworker
Uncle (+/-) : Kasimur, 34, Actor
FRIENDS, LOVERS & ENEMIES (Past, Present & Future?)
Best Friend (++++) : Varik, 19, Hunter
Best Friend (+++) : Falda, 16, Musician
Enemy (----) : Cuznor, 17, Leatherworker
COWORKERS & ACQUAINTANCES (In Avanthal)
Employer (+/-) : Laria Skyglow, 48, Proprietor & Seamstress
Coworker (++) : Arvas Skyglow, 25, Leatherworker |
:: TRAINING ::
SKILLS (50 Points, Per SP, Plus 10 Points, Per RB)
Competent at Leatherworking 26 Points, Out of a Possible 100
A Novice in the Skill of Animal Husbandry 15 Points, Out of a Possible 100
A Novice in the Art of Storytelling 12 Points, Out of a Possible 100
A Novice in the Skill of Wilderness Survival: Tundra 7 Points, Out of a Possible 100
LORE (2 Total, Per SP)Leatherworking Lore : How to Tell a Kelvic Skin from an Animal Skin
Storytelling Lore : Vantha Myths and Legends
:: EQUIPMENT ::
LEATHERWORKING (Purchased)
- One Iron Sewing Needle
- One Spool of Heavy Thread
- One Wooden Mallet
- An Assortment of Stamps and Awls
- An Assortment of Rivets and Rings
- One Iron Cauldron
- One Wooden Stretcher
- One Wooden Drying Rack
- An Assortment of Tanning and Finishing Oils
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"Oh, yeah, this coat feels exactly like the warm embrace of my loving parents. Exactly."
:: POSSESSIONS ::
CLOTHING
- One Pair of Semi-Fancy, Wool Pants in Black (Per SP)
- One Set of Plain, Cotton Undergarments in White (Per SP)
- One Semi-Fancy, Cotton Shirt in Slate (Per SP)
FOOTWARE
- One Pair of Semi-Fancy, Leather Boots in Black (Per SP)
ACCESSORIES
- One Durable, Wool Cloak in Navy (Per SP)
- One Thigh-Length, Fur-Lined, Fancy Leather Coat in Black (Heirloom, Valued at 40gm, Per SP)
PACKS & POUCHES, CASES & CARRIERS (Including Contents)
- One Fair-Quality Waterskin (Per SP)
- One Day's Worth of Water (Acquired)
- One Leather Backpack in Black (Per SP)
- One Set of Toiletries including a Bone Comb & Brush, Straight Edge Razor, and Bar of Soap (Per SP)
- Seven Small Tins of Fair-Quality Food (Per SP)
- One Eating Knife (Per SP)
- One Flint and Steel Kit (Per SP)
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"I can't wait to get out of here. This place stinks. No. Really. Take a sniff."
:: HOUSING ::
ONE-ROOM ARVINTA (Valued at 500gm, Per SP)
Location : Frostfawn Hold, Avanthal, Taldera Region
Dimensions : Roughly 20' by 20' with 7' Ceilings
Architectural Details : One Heavy, Wooden Door, Two Small, Round Windows, a Small, Stone Hearth, Plain, Wooden Walls and Floors
Ownership Status : Contributing 135gm a Season or 1.5gm a Day
FURNISHINGS PROVIDED BY HOLD LEADER (Per SP)
- One Fair-Quality, Single-Wide, Wooden Bed with a Good-Quality Bed Roll
- One Fair-Quality, Small, Wooden Wardrobe (Contains Clothing)
- One Fair-Quality, Wooden Stool
- One Fair-Quality, Small, Square, Wooden Table
- One Clay Chamber Pot in a Brown Glaze
SUPPLEMENTARY FURNISHINGS (Purchased)
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"Mizas come and mizas go. It's the memories made with them that matter the most!"
:: LEDGER ::
STARTING FUNDS
100 Gold-Rimmed Mizas (Per SP)- - 70gm, The Purchase of a Leatherworker's Kit
- - 25gm, The Purchase of One Dog for Garran Frostfawn
- + 455gm, Seasonal Salary for Spring 513
- - 135gm, Living Expenses for Spring 513
350 Gold-Rimmed Mizas (Summer, 513 AV) |
"Yeah, that's right, we're a triple threat. I'm the brains, Varik's the brawn, and Falda's the beauty."
:: IN-CHARACTER THREADS ::
The Season of Spring, 513 AV
:: OUT-OF-CHARACTER THREADS ::
Nikomas' PlotnotesNikomas' ScrapbookOdds & Ends |
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Nikomas Frostfawn 
by Nikomas on March 17th, 2013, 7:03 pm 