Name: William Callison
Birth Name: Davik
Nickname: Will
Age: 35
Gender: Male
Rank of Royalty: Sir
*Military Rank: Captain (Former)
Nation: The Plains of Jord
Marital Status: Widowed
Species: Human
Physical Appearance:
- Height: 6' 11"
- Weight: 327 lbs.
- Hair: Brown
- Eyes: Green
- Skin: Caucasian
Personality: Despite his hardened appearance, Will is a jovial man who's only desire is to travel the world solving as many problems as he can. While not one for conversation, he always has an ear for someone in need and is more than willing to take any job he can justify against his own personal code of honor. But his patience can be easily worn, and his temper isn't a pleasant sign to behold at the best of times.
During combat, however, his mindset changes to a wilder, less restrained template, using taunts and insults to drive the opponent(s) into a rage, where they may begin to make mistakes.
Character Flaws:
- Can be seen as a hypocrite, especially when it comes to his personal honor clashing with his fighting style.
- Incredibly defensive of his past, to the point of outright hostility when one threatens to expose it.
- Lacks any sort of real self-preservation instinct when it might interfere with a goal.
Biography:
Childhood – Born with the name 'Davik' to a nomadic clan of raiders living in the Plains of Jord, his first years were spent on the edge of society, growing up around the worst the world had to offer. While he was able to avoid the brunt of his parents abuse while he was young, his late childhood was full of harsh training and constant combat to prepare him for a life of fighting to stay alive. He was conditioned to act alongside the older members of the clan, and was taken on his first raid days after his 11th birthday. However, when he was 13, his elder foolishly decided to attempt a raid on the city of Terra Solo, and in the confusion, Davik was injured and left behind by his retreating clan mates. But instead of being caught by the city guard, he was found by a local man and taken off the streets while he was too tired to fight back.
Teen Years – The man who brought him in, a local Lord by the name of Goddrick Callison, dedicated himself to reforming Davik into a respectable member of the human race. While he initially resisted the changes, Davik eventually came around to Callison's warm parenting style, especially when comparing it to his previous family. But while he gradually started to integrate himself with the local customs, the newly christened William Callison found a rival in Goddrick's similarly-aged son, Xavier. The two boys constantly fought over the most trivial things, and their constant fighting took a toll on Goddrick, and his health waned as a result. As they reached adulthood, Xavier feared his fathers death, assuming he would decide to make William the head of the family, despite his lack of blood relation. Will, however, had no desire to be the head of the family, and gladly stood aside while Xavier took his place. Xavier was less accommodating and, just hours after his father's death, forced William out onto the street, allowing him to keep the family name only out of obligation to his father.
Adult Life -- At the age of 21, William found himself on the streets of Terra Solo, using a fighting ring near the docks to vent his frustration at his 'brother'. Months passed before he was recruited by the city guard, who were desperate for new recruits. Despite his past, William found he had a knack for the disciplined life of a guard, and served with honors for 10 years, before becoming the Captain of the Guard for the entirety of Terra Solo. In the intervening years, he was married to a noble girl, but their relationship bore no children. But before long, his wife fell ill in the days after his 34th birthday and she died in her sleep soon after. With his wife gone, Will no longer found joy in his work, and willingly stepped down as Captain, before leaving the city and starting his life on the road.
Present Day – Will currently works as a sell-sword, using his skills to solve problems while he tries to find his new purpose in life. He travels constantly, moving to wherever the most work can be found.
Class: Barbarian/Knight
Special Abilities to your Class:
- Trained in using objects in the environment to inflict damage.
- Can self-induce a blind rage to ignore injuries/pain for short periods of time, but reduces his effectiveness in combat,
- Able to use armor for extended periods without tiring
- Has a natural talent with axes
Occupation: Mercenary
Weapon(s):
- Twin Handaxes. Both old and blunt from use. Hang from either side of his belt.
- A well-maintained steel longsword nicknamed 'Traveler'.
- Steel-plated gauntlets on either hand
Talent(s):
- Surprisingly good at cooking.
- Deceptively silent when not wearing armor.
Pet(s): None
Other:
- He holds virtually no grudge against his actual parents for leaving him in Terra Solo, and only hides his past because people might use it as excuse to think lesser of him.
- He carries a single book in his pack at all times, but it's contents are known only to him.
