Character Development

Full Name:

Nickname: Talon, The Blade's Shadow

Meaning/History of Name/Nickname: Talon is most assuredly not his actual first name, chosen instead for the symbolism of being little more than a weapon.

Gender: Male

Age: 26

Date of birth, if known: August 24th

Hair color/style/length: Shoulder length dark brown hair taken care of only as much as is necessary to keep it from being messy

Eye color: Light brown

Vision capabilities: Fine, used to low light situations

Skin tone: Fair, pale from lack of exposure to the sun

Marks (freckles, birthmarks, tattoos, scars): Many extremely faint scars across the torso, arms and legs.

Height: 5'7

Weight: 145 lbs.

Build/Body shape: Trim, muscular.

Notable mannerisms: Tendency to isolate himself into darker areas, typically suspicious of the motives of others.

Notable family alive: Biological family unknown, considers the Du Couteau's the closest thing to a family he's had.

Notable family deceased: Mother and father presumed deceased, any siblings likely dead as well.

Country of residence: Noxus, but a bit of a wanderer.

Province or district, if applicable: Tends to frequent the waterways under Noxus instead of the streets, considers them his home moreso than elsewhere.

Country of origin: Noxian-born

Type of living space: Wanders, unless in the sewers of Noxus

Condition of living space: Wet, damp, poorly kept.

Notable history behind living space: Was used as an escape from danger in his younger years as well as dispose of bodies.

Roommates/Housemates/Guests/Family in residence: None

Character's best trait (to character): Self-Reliance

Character's actual best trait: Loyalty, as hard as it is to gain.

Character's worst trait (to character): Emotions and their ability to cloud judgement

Character's actual worst trait: His amoral view of the world, while in some cases possibly a strength, tend to lead him to kill with little hesitation if someone should not match his view of "strength"

Character's motto: "Live and die by the blade"

Hopes/Dreams/Desires: A desire to see the strong thrive as only they can. On top, without lies to keep them there.

Religion/personal philosophy: Might makes right fits by and large, though he has a surprisingly virtuous view of the mighty as just individuals who survive based solely on their strength, viewing the use of deception or lies as a weakness

Involvement in politics: Usually minimal, though has been attempting to breed change in Noxus. (Through murder)

Default temperament: Distant, cold

Mannerisms while angry: Threatening, temperamental

Mannerisms while pleased: Calm, collected with a hint of sarcastic wit

Hates: Weakness

Reaction when presented with above: Disgust, violence when presented with no alternative to removing the intrusion.

Loves: Few, but personal safety and autonomy are paramount

Reaction when above are threatened: Immediate violence

Vices: Respect and the pursuit thereof.

Type of self-rewards and when character feels they are deserved: Clearing his own mind of clutter in the more tranquil parts of the world, the wilderness, after completing a mission or objective

Type of self-punishments and when character feels they are deserved: Extreme self-loathing on the heels of a failed task, though not to any kind of physically harmful end.

Biggest regret and why: Has viewed his inability to take up arms and make his own way earlier in life as a major failing.

Default reaction to adversity: A single issued threat of physical harm typically carried out if a response is not seen immediately.

Reaction to triumph: Little outward reaction, though an inward sense of satisfaction.

Behavior while alone: Stark and largely emotionless.

Behavior around same gender: Standoffish in some cases, otherwise unaffected.

Behavior around opposite gender: Little change, but sometimes more reserved due to a lack of understanding of typical female behaviours

Biggest accomplished achievement in life: Taking his own life in hand by killing Kavyn

Official awards/recognition: Views the threat he is seen as to the Noxian power structure as a sign of his strength.

Most important current relationship: Marcus Du Couteau, though he has been missing for sometime and may very well be dead

Relevant friends: Katarina and Cassiopeia Du Couteau, Vladimir

How the character relates to each: The term friend is very loosely applied here, the former are considered family insofar as he understands and applies the concept and the latter is a business associate

Current relationship with family members: Respectful, functional, but little else

Events that will affect your character's progression: The future of Noxus, the reprimand from the League

Past relationships that may affect progression: Marcus' return

The most bizarre thing about your character: A fascination with blades has lead him to sometimes care more about them than most other things in the world. In cases of satisfaction, has been known to buy or steal a new blade simply because he can.

Where you eventually want to see your character: Either having reached emotional catharsis to use his skill at killing for some kind of benefit while rediscovering the use for emotions OR turning Noxus into a machine-like state where authority is designated solely by strength.