Fall has recently set in, the weather unsure of what it wishes to be. Some days continue to be hot and dry while others see storm clouds and rainfall.
Savish have begun working on a fortification at the northern edge of Myath forest, seeking to build it as a forward camp in anticipation of an attack on Stone Haven.
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General Name:Koh Age:22 Gender:Male Race: Human Birthplace:Stone Haven Profession: Mercenary, Sellsword Family Members:Lord Relon, Father Lady Relon, Mother Alignment: Neutral Language/Tongues: Common and Elven Pets:None Goals: Survive the war. Fulfill all contracts. Get rich or die tryin'.
Appearance Hair:Short, Black Eyes: Blue Skin:White, Mild tan Height:6'2" Build: Slender, Athletic
Koh has no distinguishable markings on him, his body is free of any tattoos and scars are few or faded away. His hair is always trimmed and short, a leather scabbard is always slung over his back, holding his sword. While a brown satchel is over one of his shoulders as well. Cotton shirts and brown pants with a leather belt. Pouches hang from his belt containing various different items.
Characteristics As a mercenary, Koh completes his contracts no matter what it is after he accepts them. Some in the profession will take whatever job comes down the path, Koh is different. He has his own morals he sticks to when picking up jobs... for the most part. Coin drives him, it's difficult for him to say 'no' to a large pay day as being rich and having a large home are part of the things he wants in his life.
Though for as many jobs as he fulfills, he has a large weakness. Betting. Betting has left him standing without even the shirt on his back and starting all over from scratch. Koh takes almost any bet if it sounds remotely fair, or if the stakes are just right. Not knowing when to quit and cut his losses has put him in bad situations more than once. Koh can feign loyalty if he sees an opportunity in it, he's most often looking out for himself and anything that might benefit him. Though his loyalty has been won before, there have been many that have thought they had him on their side only to realize all to late it was just a ruse. In this same regard, Koh is a decent actor having been introduced to the art through a mentor when he was younger.
Deft with a blade, Koh has a keen 'fight or flight' sense that has kept him intact and alive as a mercenary. He isn't afraid of running if necessary but will also stand and fight if he's got a chance to win. Growing up in a noble family, one might expect that Koh is able to handle a multitude of social situations. This is true to a degree, he knows how to handle contracts and mingle with the rough crowd. But when it comes to those of the female persuasion, he falls apart. He can handle being around them but talking to them is an entirely different situation. Koh doesn't have a problem with fighting women though, he's more likely to cut them in a fight than talk to them in a tavern.
Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
Sword Play Acting/Facade Noble Background Confidence Can Handle Self
Weaknesses
Greed and Coin Betting Socialization in some aspects. Dishonesty
History Koh was born in Stone Haven to a noble family, as their first son he was doted upon expected to one day take up the family name. For the first ten years of his life he was pushed to study and learn. It quickly became obvious that this wasn't his favorite thing to do. Often sneaking out of his families mansion he found enjoyment in fighting with the other children in the city. Not all of his study was lost on him though, he was taught some magic. Never learning how to cast anything, he learned to understand and sense magic.
As he grew older, fighting became a larger part of his life. Fighting behind his parent's back, he learned that his skills in fighting could net him coin in fights. This time in his life was where Koh was introduced to betting, fighting as often as he did it changed from brawling in the streets to fighting in bets for coins in tavern basements.
On his fifteenth birthday and with his parents becoming increasingly dissatisfied with his constant disobedience. Instead of gifts, his parents told him what his consequences would be if he continued down the path he was on. Either learn to be the heir they wanted him to be or be magically bound to their mansion. Without flinching, Koh denounced his namesake and any claim to his parents properties. This was a dream come true and a nightmare, as the lavish life he lived was something he enjoyed. Now without anything to his name he became determined to become filthy rich.
That day he left the mansion and Stone Haven, headed straight for Wastewater way. Even with the war with the savish going on, he couldn't care less. He claimed no allegiance to any but himself. Upon reaching Wastewater, he signed his first contract with a mercenary group known as the Grey Stars. This contract him bound him as a servant for three years but in turn he would be taught the way of battle.
Three years of servitude and training turned him into a stone-cold mercenary. A professional with a blade and the skills to use a bow correctly, Koh was able to take on his own contracts working through the Grey Stars. This lasted for about another year before a falling out happened between Koh and a Grey Star leader. From that moment Koh continued as a sellsword, working on his own and at times with some others if necessary. Fulfilling any contract he took, Koh made a bit of a name for himself as a guy to go to if something needed to get done.
Battle
Weaponry: Sword in a leather scabbard. Proficient in bow usage, would rather fight with a blade.
Armor/Outfit: When knowingly entering combat or on a job, Koh normally wears light armor. Leather often does well and has even been known to where just cloth.
Type of Magic and Years of Experience/Study General Magic: 2 Years - In just his two years of magic study, Koh can sense magic as well as some other small tricks.
Special Attack(s): Magic Grab - If faced with a magic attack, Koh can 'catch' the magic in one hand. Absorbing the magic before throwing the same attack right back out from his hand. The more often he does this, it actually makes Koh dizzy and fatigued.