Rafael Colebourne

[Rafael Colebourne]

Rafael Colebourne Appearance. Race: Human. Gender: Male. Age: 15. Birthday: 16th, fall, 499AV. Birthplace: Sunberth Appearance: Rafael has messy, half-long black hair that grows a bit longer in his neck. Two ash-grey eyes stare into the world with a mixture of contempt and curiosity. His skin is pale, and if one were to look closely, one would notice the light freckles on his nose and cheekbones. He never goes anywhere without his red scarf which hangs loosely around his neck. It is a family heirloom that he treasures deeply. Rafael stands about 5"8 tall. Most would regard him as scrawny although he isn't particularly underweight Character Concept Rafael is a sympathetic but stubborn character. He is absolutely convinced that he knows best and is hard-pressed to admit he is wrong about anything. His stubbornness doesn't mix well with his inflammable spirit and anti-authorial nature, but whenever he manages to avoid conflict he is quite sociable and talkative. Even though he doesn't have much himself, he doesn't mind stooping low to help others in their struggle to survive. Above all, Rafael is a very curious boy with a yearning for adventure and too much naivety to be aware of the perils that it brings. Character History Born and raised in Sunberth, Rafael managed to retain his innocence in this hard, cruel place. His father was a miner at first but soon switched trades and became a slaver, which was much more profitable, though he squandered it on games of chance and drinks. Though his father was often drunk, Rafael was never abused by him and had a distant, but not uncaring relationship to his father. At age twelve, his mother disappeared, leaving only her red scarf behind at home. At first Rafael thought she had been mugged and painstakingly searched the streets for her. His father suspected that she'd left with another man, a notion that rendered him unpredictable and emotionally unstable. Eventually, father and son gave up searching for her and proclaimed her dead. Rafael's father then took his son aboard his small vessel to trade slaves. It was on this first journey that Rafael developed a sense of pity and empathy for slaves and other underdogs. Wether it was the rough sea or the abuse he saw bestowed upon the slaves that rendered him sick, he never knew for sure. But after this one journey, Rafael never set a foot on the ship again. After an argument with his father, they agreed that he could manage the house while his father was away. At first his father returned frequently to check on him, but as Rafael grew more mature and independent, his father stayed away for longer trips. Rafael last saw his father briefly at the 73th of fall on which he was given an iron dagger for his (late) 14th birthday. Language Fluent Language: Modern Common. Poor Language: Zithanese (picked up at sea from one of the slaves) Injuries Right-hand pinkie cut off, courtesy of Razkar. Skills Skill EXP Total Proficiency Intelligence 10SP +2 12 Novice Stealth 28SP + 1 29 Competent Escape Artist 10SP 10 Novice Brawling 2SP + 15RB 17 Novice Observation 4 4 Novice Larceny 1 1 Novice Rhetoric 1 1 Novice Negotiation 1 1 Novice Endurance 1 1 Novice Lores Lore of Sunberth Street Layout Lore of The Night Eyes Stealing in the Name of Hunger Caught Red Handed...Literally A Pinkie for Retribution Razkar: The Foreign Savage Edreina: Red Haired Witch When a Crushing Force Meets an Indestructible Object A Full Stomach, A Peaceful Slumber Possessions 1 Set of Clothing -Simple Shirt -Simple Pants -Simple Undergarments -Simple Cloak or Coat -Simple Boots 1 Waterskin 1 Backpack which contains: -Comb (Metal) -Brush (Metal) -Soap -Razor -Balanced Rations (1 Week’s Worth) -1 eating knife -Flint & Steel 100 Gold Mizas Heirloom: Red scarf (worth 2GM). Housing Location: Sunberth. House: (Cottage package) Rafael lives an a small, but reasonably stable, house in Sunset Quarter. The extra coin his father brought in allowed them to make the house less drafty in the winter, but it still can get quite cold inside. There is only basic furniture in side, a table, a stove, some chairs and two beds, all in one room. It isn't much, but it is home. Ledger Purchase Cost Total Starting +100 GM 100 GM Winter 513 AV -45GM (housing) 55GM Spring 514AV Inactive 55GM Summer 514AV Inactive 55GM Fall 514AV Inactive 55GM Winter 514AV Inactive 55GM Spring 515AV WIP 55GM Thread List A Night Like Any Other - 3rd of Winter 513AV The nous to avoid the noose - 35th of Winter 513AV. The Hand That Bleeds You - 48th of Winter 513AV. The Heart That Shields You - 49th of Winter 513AV. Local Knowledge - 52nd of Winter 513AV.