Torin
Aug 18, 2008 20:03:33 GMT -5
Post by Torin on Aug 18, 2008 20:03:33 GMT -5
Torin Deschain
Race::
Human
Side:
Neutral, due to lifestyle.
Birthplace:
Outside of Gilead. He started life as a Gypsy, so he had no place to call home.
Age:
20
Gender:
Male
Birthday:
April 26th
Eyes:
Dark Blue. They turn a bit stormy, dark blue mixed with a bit of gray, when he concentrates.
Hair:
Nose-length Dirty Blonde, curls at ears
Weight:
A little over 100 pounds
Height:
5'7"
Magic User:
No. He finds magic fascinating, but he's terrified of it at the same time.
Preferred Weapon(s):
Torin is a thief, with one long dagger that is concealed behind his neck. Its an ordinary knife, but has a silver blade. He also has nine smaller knives, about four inches long. One on each ankle, hidden in his boots. Two on each arm, one on the upper, and one on the lower. And three on the inside of his cloak. These are disposable, and easily made.
Personality:
Has amnesia. Torin is light-hearted and very optimistic. Because he doesn't show his emotions often, people tend to get mad at him. He'll try and help anyone who needs help, physically or emotionally. He loves his friends and would do anything for them.
Appearance:
Torin is a slender Twenty year old. He stopped growing after he hit Seventeen. His hair is dirty blonde and isn't too long, a little pass his nose. When he is concentrating, he brushes it out of his eyes. He wears black boots that have been with him for years, which his friend, Ardocc, made for him when his old ones caught on fire. Gray, tight-fitting pants or blue slacks. A white open chested shirt or a lavender tunic are also worn by Torin. He wears a brown leather belt and a pair of leather and steel gloves. They help for grip. Sometimes, just for fun, he wears hats he buys at the market. At night, and during assignments, Torin can be seen wearing a dark gray cloak, which hides most of his head, and his entire body. The cloak trails on the floor when he runs. He carries a brown pack that holds some food, a few recipes, a carving knife, and a makeshift pillow. He is strong, but has almost no muscle tone, so most people underestimate him.
Likes:
Torin eats like a pig. Not messy, but alot at one time. He munches throughout the day, but because of a high metabolism, he maintains his figure. He takes full advantage of that, so he likes most food. Because of his like of food, he has become an amateur "Master" Chef. His favorite food would be pickles, with some ale on the side. His favorite color would be purple. He can't live without the thrill of the steal. Loves animals, especially squirrels and rabbits. Books, can't forget his love of books. He has a secret hiding spot for them deep in the Beor Mountains. He makes some hats, but buys most of them.
Dislikes:
He dislikes compulsive liars, but coincidentally, he IS a compulsive liar. He can't stand being alone, but again, coincidentally, he is alone most of the time.
Fears:
Torin is terrified of deep water. He can stand being in the shallows, and taking a bath doesn't bother him. He doesn't know why he is afraid of deep water, because of his amnesia. But what resurfaced the fear was a narrow escape from some bandits. Torin jumped blindly during the night, into a freezing lake, and suffered from a severe case of hypothermia. Luckily, Ardocc, his closest friend, tended to him while he was sick. Torin is scared of using magic, but not afraid of being near it.
Strengths:
Being very light-footed and possessing wonderful acrobatic skills, Torin started his new life working in a traveling circus. He can assess a chest from one glance, traps, lock mechanism, the works. Also is a wonderful swimmer, but never has the chance to show it due to his fear. Plays a small flute which he uses to pass the time. He can pretty much make any gloomy situation a bit better because of his happy atmosphere.
Weakness:
Torin is too trusting. He is easily hurt and hides his feelings well. He can cope with bad things but always rushes through things when something happens emotionally to him. Also has to buy a new book when he sees it.
Family:
He can't remember his biological parents, and he presumes that they died long ago. The one man he respects enough to be his father is Carter, the trapeze master he met during his time during the circus. Ardocc is so close to Torin, that Torin considers him his brother. Torin had another great friend, Nola, but she disappeared two years prior. He considered her his Sister.
Not-So-Brief History:
Torin is 20 years old, and only remembers half of his life. At the age of 11, Torin woke up in Teirm with no memory. It was soon clear that he had amnesia. He knew his name and age, but that was it. Wandering the streets of Teirm, he saw a sign for a traveling circus. What he saw there changed his young life. He easily got a job after trying out.
Torin was as surprised as the performers.Torin was introduced to Carter, his new trainer. Carter acted like a father to Torin, and it wouldn't be long until Torin thought of him as one. Torin had great abilities in the acrobatic field, but was still missing some fundamental basics. Carter filled in that hole. Carter also taught Torin how to read and write and Torin quickly grew into the man he is now.
After a few years traveling Alagaesia, Torin set out on his own, collecting books, working for politicians mostly. His first client was a Duke who saw him in the circus, and realized Torin's possible aptitude to steal. Torin's first job was stealing a jade statue. He stole it, but couldn't take his mind off it and after a few months of doing hundreds of assignments, decided to take it back.
He met Ardocc a bit before he took it back, and Ardocc assisted him. Fearing for his life, and for Ardoccs, they fled into the Beor Mountains, mostly because the Duke found Torin and Ardocc and burned down Ardocc's most prized possession. His boat.
During there travels, they met Nola, a feisty woman, who wished to be a sorceress. They quickly became a close-knit family of sorts and explored for years to come. Nola became a sorceress, and kept trying to teach Torin and Ardocc, but they always refused. Torin was afraid that the magic might consume him. Torin bought Ardocc another boat, and Ardocc returned to his island to see his grandfather.
Nola disappeared one night after Ardocc's departure and Torin has been alone since. Upset and lonely, Torin staggered into Tierm, and set up a life for himself as a Tavern worker, in the Green Dragon Tavern. He makes the pickles and cooks the food. He longs for his friends and never stops thinking of them. He hopes one day that Ardocc will return and they can find Nola because Torin gave up hope a few months after she vanished. He now steals at night for the nobility, slowly gaining money to find Ardocc.
Anything extra:
A grey squirrel follows Torin around sometimes on jobs and around town. Torin decides just to call it squirrel wishing not to get too attached.
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Wow. That took quite a bit. Anything I need to add?
