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Background of Kavrus Matthia

- Family

What were the character's parents or guardians like?
Kavrus' mother was a priestess in a rural farming community in the kingdom of Halgore. Years of drought had diminished the peoples' faith in the God of the Harvest and some spoke out against the church and its offerings. Irayn, his mother, consulted her God on how to restore the faith of her people. Her devotion to both her deity and her people swayed the God and he sent her an Astral Deva to couple with, producing proof of the Gods' existence and her connection to them. She was also granted spells to conjure water when needed and brought the community out of its rut.
Does the character have any siblings?
Leydin Matthia, Kavrus' elder brother of six years, was born to a human who died between their births when his horse fell into a ravine. Leydin hates Kavrus with a passion and had tried numerous times throughout their childhood to kill or maim his half-brother.
Does the character have a family of their own, or did they?
Kavrus has only been free of his family for a few years and is not yet ready to think about family.
Do they ever intend to settle down if they don't?
Perhaps many years down the line he will but Kavrus is still wrapped up in the beauty of his newfound art.
What about other relatives; were any memorable for any reasons?
Kavrus' uncle was a trapper some miles distant and he only met the man once. He was given a fur vest to keep him warm in the winter, specially designed to allow free movement of his wings, as his uncle and mother were closer than their lack of communication would imply.
What is the current status of any of the character's relatives, i.e. alive, dead, missing, estranged, ill, enslaved, imprisoned, divorced, etc.?
Leydin Matthia moved down the valley when he was seventeen and married into another farmer's house. He then branched out and started his own farm. Irayn is still tending to her community's needs but feels the loss of her children. Kavrus has no idea what his uncle is doing anymore.
Were there any skeletons in the family closet?
Aside from Leydin's attempted fratricides Kavrus knows of none. His uncle could have some but if so they've never been mentioned.

- Home

Where was the character raised?
In the aforementioned farming valley. In his mother's house.
What was the family's status in terms of wealth, social, and local standing?
As his mother was the area's head priestess they were well known and prone to receiving gifts of food so she could continue to rain down the Gods' blessings. As for finances their family didn't have much of their own aside from the farm that Leydin worked until he was old enough to leave.
Did the family move at all?
Leydin moved out because he couldn't stand living with the b*****d son of an angel and Kavrus himself moved to get away from the people in the valley who he couldn't relate to.
Does the character have a home of their own?
None as of yet.

- Childhood/Adolescence

What was the character like as a child/adolescent?
Considering his lineage and appearance most people were afraid of possibly damaging Kavrus by having him work like the other men. Despite his inhuman physical attributes they feared making the Gods angry and instead left him to follow his mother around without much to do. His lack of guidance, discipline, and work, left him a sometimes sullen youth with the occasional bitter thought about his reasons for existence.
Were any childhood/adolescent friends or enemies particularly memorable?
Aside from his brother nobody dared to even touch Kavrus, as friend or enemy, which made him long for a life free of such superstitious ninnies like he had read of in the books that passing merchants occasionally sold. Kavrus was too much of an object to have friends or enemies.
Were any childhood/adolescence events particularly memorable?
The day the master mage Thestari came into town while looking for rare herbs for his alchemical pursuits. Kavrus immediately caught his eye and the two spoke of the world outside of the valley. Upon leaving Thestari invited Kavrus to learn from him if he ever tired of being an icon. Kavrus took him up on the offer two years later.
Did the character learn any skills as a child/adolescent?
Mostly he read about wars, architecture, and other religions. It was when he became apprenticed to Thestari that Kavrus also learned of interplanar travel and the depths of magic.

- Professional History

Why did the character enter the profession they did?
It was more entertaining than Farmer and also gave Kavrus a good reason to leave the valley.
How did the character receive their training?
By flying to the island nation of Cumbria to learn from the master mage Thestari. While on the island he came to know a people very different from his own and decided to call it his sovereign nation.
Did they find any of it particularly difficult or easy?
The robes took some getting used to with his wings, and Thestari's tower required him to frequently crouch through doors as they were not built to accomodate such appendages.
Has the character done anything particularly notable since completing their training?
Nothing yet, but he has joined the military in hopes of using his knowledge and wit to protect these people.
What contacts, friends, enemies, or mentors did the character make while training or pursuing their career?
Thestari introduced Kavrus to a few creatures from the planes of water and earth, saying that once he was powerful enough to call upon such beings himself it would be good to know how to speak with them. In his training he learned to speak the tongues of these creatures as well as those of celestials and infernals so he could make requests or demands if needed. "You can never have too much information" was one of Thestari's favorite sayings. Kavrus had yet to learn from the elemental planes of fire and air as Thestari saw the Ignan speakers too volatile and the Aurans too flighty for a novice like Kavrus. He has met a few, but does not know their languages.

Appearance of Kavrus Matthia

- Physicality

How tall is the character?
Five foot seven inches.
What kind of build and proportions does the character have, and are they muscular, toned, scrawny, overweight, etc.?
Kavrus isn't scrawny but not muscular either. He's toned but most of his strength comes from his blood.
How much does the character weigh?
155 Lbs.
What kind of style, color, and texture is the character's head/body/facial hair, if indeed they have hair?
Kavrus wears his auburn hair just beyond shoulder length and keeps his facial hair well trimmed to an area around his mouth. Both his head and facial hair lean more toward red than brown but too much of both shades to be either one.
What shape and color(s) are the character's eyes, and are they at all expressive of any given emotion(s)?
Kavrus' green eyes are the regular shape for humans of his birth region but they sometimes seem to shine with an inner light. His desire for acceptance sometimes registers in his eyes.
What color is the character's skin?
Due to his life of reading and kneeling in his mother's modest temple his skin is more pale than most but is nowhere near as pale as some people.
Does the character have any distinguishing marks such as birthmarks, scars, disfigurements, tattoos, or brands, etc.?
Aside from his wings? rolleyes Kavrus got his unit's insignia tattooed on his left forearm upon entering the service in hopes that it would help him be accepted more easily.
What does the character's expression usually convey, i.e. disdain, friendliness, surliness, calm, etc.?
Depending on the situation. If Kavrus is feeling lonesome his expression will convey a need of some sort while if he has recently encountered someone who sets his nerves on edge it will appear closed off and perturbed at the world.
What does the character's voice sound like?
Mid-range between deep and high. A baritone voice lacking in nasal speech and typically friendly or rebutive depending on his mood.
Does the character have any favorite sayings or catch phrases?
Not as of yet.
How does the character move, walk, and carry themselves?
Kavrus learned early on that walking with a slouch or in a meek manner didn't help his situation at all so he typically walks strongly with his shoulders squared. Unfortunately for him this mainly boosts the opinion that he considers himself superior.
What would the character like to change about their appearance?
Nothing at the moment. Kavrus is pleased with his appearance.
If the character's appearance could be summed up in one word, what would that word be?
Angel?
How would others generally describe the character's appearance?
Meticulous, otherworldly, eclectic, foreign, divine, etc..


- Apparel

How does the character dress when relaxing?
In a comfortable pair of breeches, usually without a shirt since the cold rarely affects him, and lounging around the tower with a good book.
How does the character dress when they wish to make an impression?
Carefully. Kavrus' wizardly robes are specially made for him at a slightly increased price due to the extra work involved. The shape is mostly normal except for the gaping hole in the back which he steps through. Once hhe has his legs inside he puts his arms through the sleeves so the front and sides of the robe hang normally, and then flips the collar over his head. The collar is long in the back and forms a cloth strip which runs between his wings and under his belt the full length of the robe.
How does the character dress when traveling?
Breeches with a shirt and tunic of similar design to his robes only falling halfway to his knees instead of to his ankles and split from thigh to hip.
How does the character dress when working?
In whatever he has on at the moment. Wizards are usually less concerned with attire in combat unless it's a duel in which case he dresses to impress.

- Belongings

What item(s) is the character rarely without?
His spellbook and staff.
Does the character have any particularly cherished possession(s) such as an heirloom, memento, gift, etc.?
Kavrus still keeps his uncle's vest but no longer wears it. It clashes with his robe and doesn't fit the image of a wizard in training.