Joseph Borowitz
May 27, 2019 7:14:01 GMT -8
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Post by ricarditoreyes on May 27, 2019 7:14:01 GMT -8
Name: Joseph Borowitz
Resolve level: 1
Appearance: A clean young man with a very light beard and short spiky hair. Several cut marks can be seen on his left arm, most of them being located at his forearms. He also wears a black eye-patch over his left eye to cover up his eye injury, resulting from shrapnel. He is relatively handsome, but not as handsome as he says he is.
Age: 24
Sex: Male
Physical Description: A short young man measuring up at about 6'0" and weighing about 173
pounds. Not too well built and gets tired quite easily.
Biography: Joseph understands the power of optimism and encouragement in times of danger. He is extremely confident in his abilities and does not mind letting others on the expedition know it. With a long history of serving a group of bandits, Joseph understood the power of companionship and knew how to develop it, even with those he had never met before. This has also led to him developing a decent sense of humor and allows him to temporarily lower tensions and de-stress his companions if they choose to listen and laugh along. Most of those who know him well will describe him as a narcissist, as he actively lets his companions and enemies know of his abilities and confidence both in and out of battle. This is a double-edged sword, however, as under stress and bad circumstances he might insult others and consider them inferior.
Although he is very outgoing and talkative, there are some things he wishes not to talk about. His family and his origins, per say, since he has abandoned most if not all of the important people in his life in search of meaning for his life. Religion is also another prime example, as he has had a bad experience with religion and the church in the past. He will not be willing to discuss his beliefs, as it reminds him or certain actions in the past. Currently, he is searching for meaning in life and this is what brings him to the hamlet. He himself does not know what would fulfill him spiritually.
Quirks:
"Positive"
- Humorous:
He can laugh at other's jokes and make jokes of their own.
- Encouraging:
Will encourage others after they do something good. Examples: Killing an enemy, Landing a critical hit.
- Good Companion:
Even if he does not know others on the expedition well. He will do his best to protect and encourage them.
"Negative"
- Hot-headed:
He cannot control his emotions or actions if he gets angry.
- Impulsive:
He does not think about his actions before he commits to them.
- Straight-forward:
If a teammate does many bad things or if he does not favor them, he will not hesitate to insult them.
- Overconfident:
Will underestimate his opponents and believes in himself too much at times.
- Narcissistic:
Always lets his teammates know of his abilities, which can be annoying and stressful at times.
- Non-forgiving:
Will not let those that harm him or his friends get away with it easily. Example: If an enemy lands a critical hit on a teammate, he will refuse to retreat until said enemy is dealt with.
- Materialistic:
Cares for material goods (gold, valuable items, etc.), although not to the point that he would put others in danger purposefully to get them.
- Susceptible to peer pressure:
His actions can be influenced very easily by what others think (or what Joseph thinks others think).
Backstory Synopsis: An ex-mercenary who came to the Hamlet after hearing of massive rewards and gold was given to those who are willing to take up a challenge.
Full Backstory: As a child, Joseph grew up in a pretty well-off family. This allowed him to participate in a variety of exotic sports that others could only dream of participating in. Throughout his teenage years, he has picked up and dropped a various amount of sports and activities. The only one that really stuck with him was fencing and other forms of swordplay. He was talented and absolutely loved the sport, so much so that he somehow convinced his parents to allow him to drop out of school to do swordplay full time. He promised his father, an ex-soldier respected by the village, that he would join the army as a result and use his abilities to serve his country as his father had. However, after he was given the freedom to leave his house and go wherever he pleased, he would always choose the local tavern and meet up with the other teens and young adults in the village. Through those teens and young adults, he learned how to drink, fight, gamble, curse, and do other horrible things behind the backs of his family. The teens being rebellious as most teenagers are, rejected the idea of the church and religion. Obviously, this took a massive toll on Joseph, who blindly followed them on a mission to vandalize the local abbey and destroy what little they could. In an attempt to impress the other boys on his mission, Joseph wrecked the idols in the abbey, making loud, thunderous noises as he did. The others were anything but impressed, and in fear of getting caught themselves, left the scene during Joseph's mad spree of destruction. During his destructive rampage, the abbot returned and found a young teenage boy destroying important items of faith. He was immediately detained by the abbot and luckily was sent back to his father after a large transaction was done and the traditional beatings and punishment were put in place. His father now saw the juvenile demon that Joseph had become, and the only solution he saw was to send the young boy to the army with hopes that the commanders will straighten him out and teach him respect and manners. Joseph had no choice but to comply as he knew arguing with his father would only lead to more beatings and abuse. However, before his father sent him off, he did not want his final moments with his only son to be filled with only hatred and profanity. He gave the boy his parrying gauntlet. One of his prized possessions from his time in the army. He also stole his father’s family signet ring before his departure.
Shortly after receiving his father's orders, Joseph volunteered to join the army under the king and others saw him as a noble and selfless entity of purity, although Joseph knew very well what his motives were and refused to discuss it with anybody. Joseph joined as a low ranking infantryman and it did not take long for him to become bored with the tireless training and strict disciplinary measures the army imposed upon him. He often skipped training and was extremely disobedient and rebellious. This caused him to be a target of abuse for the higher ranking instructors of the army, but also an idol and symbol of bravery for the other recruits who disliked the training regimen and the army as a whole. Joseph managed to convince a small group of about 5 other men to run away and join the local bandits using money, women, and most importantly freedom as motivation.
It did not take long for the small group of men to meet up with the local bandits, who welcomed them with open arms. They were lacking in manpower and the leader saw the addition of men as a necessity rather than a good choice. Joseph did not have a problem with killing and pillaging, but preferred to take on the role of being the face and voice of the bandits with his persuasiveness and speech skills. He handled relations with other gangs and syndicates and had no problem persuading them. He also took on the role of a debt collector who would use both his words and his weapons to intimidate innocents into paying the bandits. The other men and Joseph were much freer and satisfied under the leadership and guidance of the bandit leader. However, Joseph still felt that feeling deep inside of himself. The need to achieve more, he could not quench it no matter what he did. He decided that perhaps he disliked the idea of being a follower as a whole and that was the reason he was always so dissatisfied with his life no matter what faction or group he fought for. This caused him to leave the others and he decided to become a thief and a bounty hunter of sorts, taking contracts and killing those he was asked to without question. For a short while, he felt as free as he could possibly be. No rules, no punishments, no teachings, he was his own man and nobody could or would tell him otherwise. However, like all the other times in his life, he once again felt that bore. He knew it was coming but kept denying it until it took over him, leading to him slipping into a severe depression and giving up on finding satisfaction in life. Even if he still did not give up, he could not give himself the answers he needed. He stopped by the tavern more and more often, investing in material goods and drinks that at the very least gave him a temporary respite.
Soon he rejoined the bandits. Most of the bandits saw him as a traitor and wanted him executed, but the bandit leader still had uses for him, as the others were not as fluent or persuasive as Joseph was. This caused Joseph to be harassed and sometimes even jumped by fellow bandits, who saw him as nothing more than a greedy traitor who came running back to them because he failed as a bounty hunter. A few months passed, and word spread like wildfire of unimaginable evils. However, that did not interest Joseph as much as the word of large rewards for those who could slay them. The others could see Joseph's temptations and knew exactly what he was thinking. Joseph saw this opportunity as incredibly valuable. He could finally get the chance to find the meaning in his life and get to escape the abuse by other bandits at the same time. The bandit leader knew exactly what Joseph, along with most of his men were thinking. He declared a kill on sight order to anyone who thought to escape. That did not stop Joseph. The bandits woke up to find all of Joseph's belongings gone and Joseph himself nowhere to be found. The bandit leader, enraged by Joseph's ungratefulness, regretted ever taking him in. He declared a vendetta against Joseph and ordered all of those under him to kill him on sight. During his journey, Joseph has encountered the bandits hunting for him several times, and either had to bribe and talk his way out of death or run and hide due to being outmanned and lacking the combat experience to take on all of the bandits, who enjoyed killing and had plenty of experience in doing so. The greatest injury he suffered is getting shrapnel into his left eye, which is now completely blind.
Misc. Notes:
- Joseph always carries his gauntlet around with him, as it is the only thing to remind him of his family.
- The sabre Joseph uses is a standard military grade sabre and the first and only real sword Joseph has.
- Due to having to travel long distances to reach the hamlet, Joseph has armed himself with medicinal herbs for emergencies and a canteen of water, along with a flask of alcohol.
- Joseph is very easily tempted by women and will always try to hit on any girl he can.
- As stated above, the only visible scars Joseph has are the cut marks on his left forearm. These were caused by him trying to use the parrying gauntlet but failing.
- Due to being born in a quite well off family, Joseph was taught manners and good posture at a young age, and thus this is reflected in how he walks and speaks to those he respects.
-Skills & Equipment
Weapons:
- Standard military grade cavalry saber.
- His father's parrying gauntlet.
Armor:
- A layer of thick leather armor under his coat.
- No head protection other than a feathered pirate-like hat.
Other gear:
- A flask of alcohol.
- A canteen of water.
- A small pouch of medicinal herbs.
- Eye-patch on his left eye.
- His father’s family signet ring.
Strengths:
Joseph’s fighting style relies heavily on hitting the enemy first and being able to get to a defensive position in time. He has trained for this through fencing, which allows him to do this effectively. He is also very encouraging to those that he favors and has no problem giving them compliments to boost their confidence. He is also very optimistic and does not give up easily. Due to a long history of talking and persuading people Joseph has no trouble making new companions and getting to know those who are on the expedition with him. He does this to show them that he cares for them and they are more than just his teammates. Joseph also has a decent sense of humour, which he can use to further de-stress his companions if need be. His confidence in his ability is also a strength, as it reduces his fear of the enemy and stress of having to fight them.
Weaknesses:
Even with the large amounts of experience Joseph has from dodging and evading attacks, he will not be able to dodge everything. Since he has low protection due to his choice of not wearing armor, he will not be able to take as many blows as others might. He can also be overconfident at times and underestimate his opponents. Even though he is a good and encouraging speaker, Joseph is still human and can crack under pressure. He can even abuse his teammates if they do something he dislikes. This can put lots of pressure under his teammates when things have already gone South. He also tends to be quite hot-headed at times and very impulsive, leading to him making unintentional bad decisions and not being able to keep his emotions in check.
Resolve level: 1
Appearance: A clean young man with a very light beard and short spiky hair. Several cut marks can be seen on his left arm, most of them being located at his forearms. He also wears a black eye-patch over his left eye to cover up his eye injury, resulting from shrapnel. He is relatively handsome, but not as handsome as he says he is.
Age: 24
Sex: Male
Physical Description: A short young man measuring up at about 6'0" and weighing about 173
pounds. Not too well built and gets tired quite easily.
Biography: Joseph understands the power of optimism and encouragement in times of danger. He is extremely confident in his abilities and does not mind letting others on the expedition know it. With a long history of serving a group of bandits, Joseph understood the power of companionship and knew how to develop it, even with those he had never met before. This has also led to him developing a decent sense of humor and allows him to temporarily lower tensions and de-stress his companions if they choose to listen and laugh along. Most of those who know him well will describe him as a narcissist, as he actively lets his companions and enemies know of his abilities and confidence both in and out of battle. This is a double-edged sword, however, as under stress and bad circumstances he might insult others and consider them inferior.
Although he is very outgoing and talkative, there are some things he wishes not to talk about. His family and his origins, per say, since he has abandoned most if not all of the important people in his life in search of meaning for his life. Religion is also another prime example, as he has had a bad experience with religion and the church in the past. He will not be willing to discuss his beliefs, as it reminds him or certain actions in the past. Currently, he is searching for meaning in life and this is what brings him to the hamlet. He himself does not know what would fulfill him spiritually.
Quirks:
"Positive"
- Humorous:
He can laugh at other's jokes and make jokes of their own.
- Encouraging:
Will encourage others after they do something good. Examples: Killing an enemy, Landing a critical hit.
- Good Companion:
Even if he does not know others on the expedition well. He will do his best to protect and encourage them.
"Negative"
- Hot-headed:
He cannot control his emotions or actions if he gets angry.
- Impulsive:
He does not think about his actions before he commits to them.
- Straight-forward:
If a teammate does many bad things or if he does not favor them, he will not hesitate to insult them.
- Overconfident:
Will underestimate his opponents and believes in himself too much at times.
- Narcissistic:
Always lets his teammates know of his abilities, which can be annoying and stressful at times.
- Non-forgiving:
Will not let those that harm him or his friends get away with it easily. Example: If an enemy lands a critical hit on a teammate, he will refuse to retreat until said enemy is dealt with.
- Materialistic:
Cares for material goods (gold, valuable items, etc.), although not to the point that he would put others in danger purposefully to get them.
- Susceptible to peer pressure:
His actions can be influenced very easily by what others think (or what Joseph thinks others think).
Backstory Synopsis: An ex-mercenary who came to the Hamlet after hearing of massive rewards and gold was given to those who are willing to take up a challenge.
Full Backstory: As a child, Joseph grew up in a pretty well-off family. This allowed him to participate in a variety of exotic sports that others could only dream of participating in. Throughout his teenage years, he has picked up and dropped a various amount of sports and activities. The only one that really stuck with him was fencing and other forms of swordplay. He was talented and absolutely loved the sport, so much so that he somehow convinced his parents to allow him to drop out of school to do swordplay full time. He promised his father, an ex-soldier respected by the village, that he would join the army as a result and use his abilities to serve his country as his father had. However, after he was given the freedom to leave his house and go wherever he pleased, he would always choose the local tavern and meet up with the other teens and young adults in the village. Through those teens and young adults, he learned how to drink, fight, gamble, curse, and do other horrible things behind the backs of his family. The teens being rebellious as most teenagers are, rejected the idea of the church and religion. Obviously, this took a massive toll on Joseph, who blindly followed them on a mission to vandalize the local abbey and destroy what little they could. In an attempt to impress the other boys on his mission, Joseph wrecked the idols in the abbey, making loud, thunderous noises as he did. The others were anything but impressed, and in fear of getting caught themselves, left the scene during Joseph's mad spree of destruction. During his destructive rampage, the abbot returned and found a young teenage boy destroying important items of faith. He was immediately detained by the abbot and luckily was sent back to his father after a large transaction was done and the traditional beatings and punishment were put in place. His father now saw the juvenile demon that Joseph had become, and the only solution he saw was to send the young boy to the army with hopes that the commanders will straighten him out and teach him respect and manners. Joseph had no choice but to comply as he knew arguing with his father would only lead to more beatings and abuse. However, before his father sent him off, he did not want his final moments with his only son to be filled with only hatred and profanity. He gave the boy his parrying gauntlet. One of his prized possessions from his time in the army. He also stole his father’s family signet ring before his departure.
Shortly after receiving his father's orders, Joseph volunteered to join the army under the king and others saw him as a noble and selfless entity of purity, although Joseph knew very well what his motives were and refused to discuss it with anybody. Joseph joined as a low ranking infantryman and it did not take long for him to become bored with the tireless training and strict disciplinary measures the army imposed upon him. He often skipped training and was extremely disobedient and rebellious. This caused him to be a target of abuse for the higher ranking instructors of the army, but also an idol and symbol of bravery for the other recruits who disliked the training regimen and the army as a whole. Joseph managed to convince a small group of about 5 other men to run away and join the local bandits using money, women, and most importantly freedom as motivation.
It did not take long for the small group of men to meet up with the local bandits, who welcomed them with open arms. They were lacking in manpower and the leader saw the addition of men as a necessity rather than a good choice. Joseph did not have a problem with killing and pillaging, but preferred to take on the role of being the face and voice of the bandits with his persuasiveness and speech skills. He handled relations with other gangs and syndicates and had no problem persuading them. He also took on the role of a debt collector who would use both his words and his weapons to intimidate innocents into paying the bandits. The other men and Joseph were much freer and satisfied under the leadership and guidance of the bandit leader. However, Joseph still felt that feeling deep inside of himself. The need to achieve more, he could not quench it no matter what he did. He decided that perhaps he disliked the idea of being a follower as a whole and that was the reason he was always so dissatisfied with his life no matter what faction or group he fought for. This caused him to leave the others and he decided to become a thief and a bounty hunter of sorts, taking contracts and killing those he was asked to without question. For a short while, he felt as free as he could possibly be. No rules, no punishments, no teachings, he was his own man and nobody could or would tell him otherwise. However, like all the other times in his life, he once again felt that bore. He knew it was coming but kept denying it until it took over him, leading to him slipping into a severe depression and giving up on finding satisfaction in life. Even if he still did not give up, he could not give himself the answers he needed. He stopped by the tavern more and more often, investing in material goods and drinks that at the very least gave him a temporary respite.
Soon he rejoined the bandits. Most of the bandits saw him as a traitor and wanted him executed, but the bandit leader still had uses for him, as the others were not as fluent or persuasive as Joseph was. This caused Joseph to be harassed and sometimes even jumped by fellow bandits, who saw him as nothing more than a greedy traitor who came running back to them because he failed as a bounty hunter. A few months passed, and word spread like wildfire of unimaginable evils. However, that did not interest Joseph as much as the word of large rewards for those who could slay them. The others could see Joseph's temptations and knew exactly what he was thinking. Joseph saw this opportunity as incredibly valuable. He could finally get the chance to find the meaning in his life and get to escape the abuse by other bandits at the same time. The bandit leader knew exactly what Joseph, along with most of his men were thinking. He declared a kill on sight order to anyone who thought to escape. That did not stop Joseph. The bandits woke up to find all of Joseph's belongings gone and Joseph himself nowhere to be found. The bandit leader, enraged by Joseph's ungratefulness, regretted ever taking him in. He declared a vendetta against Joseph and ordered all of those under him to kill him on sight. During his journey, Joseph has encountered the bandits hunting for him several times, and either had to bribe and talk his way out of death or run and hide due to being outmanned and lacking the combat experience to take on all of the bandits, who enjoyed killing and had plenty of experience in doing so. The greatest injury he suffered is getting shrapnel into his left eye, which is now completely blind.
Misc. Notes:
- Joseph always carries his gauntlet around with him, as it is the only thing to remind him of his family.
- The sabre Joseph uses is a standard military grade sabre and the first and only real sword Joseph has.
- Due to having to travel long distances to reach the hamlet, Joseph has armed himself with medicinal herbs for emergencies and a canteen of water, along with a flask of alcohol.
- Joseph is very easily tempted by women and will always try to hit on any girl he can.
- As stated above, the only visible scars Joseph has are the cut marks on his left forearm. These were caused by him trying to use the parrying gauntlet but failing.
- Due to being born in a quite well off family, Joseph was taught manners and good posture at a young age, and thus this is reflected in how he walks and speaks to those he respects.
-Skills & Equipment
Weapons:
- Standard military grade cavalry saber.
- His father's parrying gauntlet.
Armor:
- A layer of thick leather armor under his coat.
- No head protection other than a feathered pirate-like hat.
Other gear:
- A flask of alcohol.
- A canteen of water.
- A small pouch of medicinal herbs.
- Eye-patch on his left eye.
- His father’s family signet ring.
Strengths:
Joseph’s fighting style relies heavily on hitting the enemy first and being able to get to a defensive position in time. He has trained for this through fencing, which allows him to do this effectively. He is also very encouraging to those that he favors and has no problem giving them compliments to boost their confidence. He is also very optimistic and does not give up easily. Due to a long history of talking and persuading people Joseph has no trouble making new companions and getting to know those who are on the expedition with him. He does this to show them that he cares for them and they are more than just his teammates. Joseph also has a decent sense of humour, which he can use to further de-stress his companions if need be. His confidence in his ability is also a strength, as it reduces his fear of the enemy and stress of having to fight them.
Weaknesses:
Even with the large amounts of experience Joseph has from dodging and evading attacks, he will not be able to dodge everything. Since he has low protection due to his choice of not wearing armor, he will not be able to take as many blows as others might. He can also be overconfident at times and underestimate his opponents. Even though he is a good and encouraging speaker, Joseph is still human and can crack under pressure. He can even abuse his teammates if they do something he dislikes. This can put lots of pressure under his teammates when things have already gone South. He also tends to be quite hot-headed at times and very impulsive, leading to him making unintentional bad decisions and not being able to keep his emotions in check.
