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wentfishing) wrote2015-09-04 10:27 am
wentfishing) wrote2015-09-04 10:27 am
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OOC INFORMATION
Name: Alba
Contact: NightblitzWakka @ AIM; albaaulbath @ plurk
Other Characters: N/A
CHARACTER INFORMATION
Character Name: Twisted Fate
Age: About 35
Canon: League of Legends
Canon Point: Post-Burning Tides
Character Information: Always on the run.
Personality:
There are a lot of things that people have said to describe Twisted Fate. That he's a cheat, a swindler, and will find a way to rob you blind and send you on your way with just your knickers if you agree to a card game with him.
Sometimes words are just rumors, but in Twisted Fate's case, they're pretty damned close to the truth.
As one of the most infamous thieves across the continent, it would be ridiculous of Twisted Fate to not be inclined to find ways of robbing people blind, and he does so in a multitude of different ways. Ever since he was a boy, Twisted Fate has developed his skills in using his wit to manipulate people, pulling their strings verbally like a puppeteer to either flatter them or rile them up. Either way, this makes it easier to trick them and play them into his hand, especially when he's convinced them to try their luck in playing a card game against him. When playing with Twisted Fate, no matter what he'll have found a way to stack the odds against you. As far as targets go for his card sharking, as it were, Twisted Fate has no interest in betting with a poor man, preferring to target the egotistical, the proud, and the rich. It's little with a matter of honor and more a matter of practicality. If a poor man can't pay him, then what's the point, after all?
Which brings a matter of his selfishness into play. As a boy, Twisted Fate was abandoned by his family, and henceforth grew up with the mindset of looking out purely for himself and protecting himself. This means trying to define Twisted Fate's intentions are difficult other than he benefits in some way by interacting with someone. The only thing he'll hide is what those benefits are, but he does unusually have a way of expressing that he is using you, yet convinces you to go along with it anyway. The world is not a nice place to play, and he plays along anyway, finding ways to make the rules bend and break to him. He has no qualms about approaching people with a confident swagger in his step, a smug smile on his face, always acting like he knows something you don't -- even if he may not actually know anything. There's no way for you to know that, is there?
This is not to say that Twisted Fate is incapable of loyalty to a person, but that it is exceptionally rare. He has laid out his loyalties specifically in very few scenarios, and it is important to mention the few times it has happened, so let's rewind back to a time in which Twisted Fate was still known as Tobias. The first had been his family, whom he had loved enough to break the rules of the river for by protecting them from furious outsiders. Unfortunately, this meant that by breaking the rules meant they were forced to exile him from the river people, leaving the boy to grow up on his own, which meant he had developed a sleight of hand, a crafty mind, and a silver tongue. The second person he'd ever felt any regard of loyalty for had been someone he felt a kinship with: the outlaw and cutthroat, Malcolm Graves. Both men met, after all, by cheating each other at cards, which amused both of them enough to agree to a partnership, which lasted ten years as they conned, swindled, and stole across the continent together, notorious as they robbed many. Unfortunately, their partnership only came to an end due to one fateful night: there was a job that Tobias expressed concern over, and felt that they did not have an assured escape plan, but Graves, stubborn as he always was and always will be, chose to ignore Tobias' warnings and pursued the heist anyway. When the job was going south, Tobias ordered their crew to back out and they were forced to abandon Graves, which caused the outlaw to be arrested and thrown into the infamous prison known as the Locker. Desperate to get his friend back, Tobias attempted to free him, which caused the remainder of their crew to be killed in the process. It's incredibly important to mention his relationship with Malcolm Graves, as the botched job affected Tobias enough for him to return home to put his name back into the river and changed it to Twisted Fate, trying to begin his life anew. Ten years later, Graves broke out of prison, enraged and assuming that Twisted Fate betrayed him. For a time, Graves chased Twisted Fate across the continent, determined to have his revenge and in turn Twisted Fate was determined to live, knowing that Graves would not listen to the truth. Eventually, the two have rekindled their friendship under strenuous circumstances -- and it is worth noting that Graves is his only true friend, and has almost died for him more than once.
Twisted Fate's third important relationship worth noting is Evelynn, an infamous assassin. The details of their relationship came in two sides: Evelynn found their relationship to be fun, whimsical, and enjoyable, but for Twisted Fate it was more romantic and devoted. In terms of romance, Twisted Fate was very poetic about it, and took the time to learn how to dance with Evelynn and described their tango as "the dance style that best expresses [their] relationship - [they] aren’t just dancing; [they're] competing with every step, dip, and spin." Their relationship was short lived, and Evelynn ended it, which was enough for Twisted Fate to attempt to drown his grief in drink. He is a romantic at heart and goes into a relationship with both feet in, so when it had ended as it did, he took it badly -- enough that the two are now considered rivals.
So, what to take away from Twisted Fate's perspective on loyalties, he keeps a short leash on this matter and doesn't devote much emotionally in many people, selecting who to place a certain amount of trust into. Everyone else can be considered game pieces to him, opportunities to utilize and benefit from. He is never above lying to people, even a friend, if it means he can gain something from it, or protect himself. Unless he has a strong relationship with a person, he will not hesitate to turn his back on them to keep himself safe.
And even if he were to remain in, say, a fight for someone he feels strongly for or is running from a fight to protect himself and his assets, Twisted Fate has a certain oddity about how he responds to situations. For example, keeping his appearances -- both emotionally and physically -- is insanely important to him. Ever since coming into money for himself, Twisted Fate has spent large amounts of it on himself and his own comforts. He has been described as a dandy, and has done his best to avoid blood in the streets to keep his boots clean, and expressed regret when he had to step into fish guts to escape his pursuers. He despises ruining his appearance, but if it's life or death, he will reluctantly go into a mess to survive an occasion.
All in all, Twisted Fate is an intelligent man, interested in his own assets and surviving. If it comes down to a perfect stranger or himself, he will almost certainly choose himself over anyone else, using his words and playing someone until he gets what he wants.
5-10 Key Character Traits:
- Selfish
- Manipulative
- Vain
- Trickster
- Mischievous
- Deceptive
- Romantic
- Guarded
- Clever
Would you prefer a monster that FITS your character’s personality, CONFLICTS with it, or EITHER? Either!
Opt-Outs: Mermaid, fairy, and kelpie.
Roleplay Sample: Lady Luck is smiling.
Name: Alba
Contact: NightblitzWakka @ AIM; albaaulbath @ plurk
Other Characters: N/A
CHARACTER INFORMATION
Character Name: Twisted Fate
Age: About 35
Canon: League of Legends
Canon Point: Post-Burning Tides
Character Information: Always on the run.
Personality:
There are a lot of things that people have said to describe Twisted Fate. That he's a cheat, a swindler, and will find a way to rob you blind and send you on your way with just your knickers if you agree to a card game with him.
Sometimes words are just rumors, but in Twisted Fate's case, they're pretty damned close to the truth.
As one of the most infamous thieves across the continent, it would be ridiculous of Twisted Fate to not be inclined to find ways of robbing people blind, and he does so in a multitude of different ways. Ever since he was a boy, Twisted Fate has developed his skills in using his wit to manipulate people, pulling their strings verbally like a puppeteer to either flatter them or rile them up. Either way, this makes it easier to trick them and play them into his hand, especially when he's convinced them to try their luck in playing a card game against him. When playing with Twisted Fate, no matter what he'll have found a way to stack the odds against you. As far as targets go for his card sharking, as it were, Twisted Fate has no interest in betting with a poor man, preferring to target the egotistical, the proud, and the rich. It's little with a matter of honor and more a matter of practicality. If a poor man can't pay him, then what's the point, after all?
Which brings a matter of his selfishness into play. As a boy, Twisted Fate was abandoned by his family, and henceforth grew up with the mindset of looking out purely for himself and protecting himself. This means trying to define Twisted Fate's intentions are difficult other than he benefits in some way by interacting with someone. The only thing he'll hide is what those benefits are, but he does unusually have a way of expressing that he is using you, yet convinces you to go along with it anyway. The world is not a nice place to play, and he plays along anyway, finding ways to make the rules bend and break to him. He has no qualms about approaching people with a confident swagger in his step, a smug smile on his face, always acting like he knows something you don't -- even if he may not actually know anything. There's no way for you to know that, is there?
This is not to say that Twisted Fate is incapable of loyalty to a person, but that it is exceptionally rare. He has laid out his loyalties specifically in very few scenarios, and it is important to mention the few times it has happened, so let's rewind back to a time in which Twisted Fate was still known as Tobias. The first had been his family, whom he had loved enough to break the rules of the river for by protecting them from furious outsiders. Unfortunately, this meant that by breaking the rules meant they were forced to exile him from the river people, leaving the boy to grow up on his own, which meant he had developed a sleight of hand, a crafty mind, and a silver tongue. The second person he'd ever felt any regard of loyalty for had been someone he felt a kinship with: the outlaw and cutthroat, Malcolm Graves. Both men met, after all, by cheating each other at cards, which amused both of them enough to agree to a partnership, which lasted ten years as they conned, swindled, and stole across the continent together, notorious as they robbed many. Unfortunately, their partnership only came to an end due to one fateful night: there was a job that Tobias expressed concern over, and felt that they did not have an assured escape plan, but Graves, stubborn as he always was and always will be, chose to ignore Tobias' warnings and pursued the heist anyway. When the job was going south, Tobias ordered their crew to back out and they were forced to abandon Graves, which caused the outlaw to be arrested and thrown into the infamous prison known as the Locker. Desperate to get his friend back, Tobias attempted to free him, which caused the remainder of their crew to be killed in the process. It's incredibly important to mention his relationship with Malcolm Graves, as the botched job affected Tobias enough for him to return home to put his name back into the river and changed it to Twisted Fate, trying to begin his life anew. Ten years later, Graves broke out of prison, enraged and assuming that Twisted Fate betrayed him. For a time, Graves chased Twisted Fate across the continent, determined to have his revenge and in turn Twisted Fate was determined to live, knowing that Graves would not listen to the truth. Eventually, the two have rekindled their friendship under strenuous circumstances -- and it is worth noting that Graves is his only true friend, and has almost died for him more than once.
Twisted Fate's third important relationship worth noting is Evelynn, an infamous assassin. The details of their relationship came in two sides: Evelynn found their relationship to be fun, whimsical, and enjoyable, but for Twisted Fate it was more romantic and devoted. In terms of romance, Twisted Fate was very poetic about it, and took the time to learn how to dance with Evelynn and described their tango as "the dance style that best expresses [their] relationship - [they] aren’t just dancing; [they're] competing with every step, dip, and spin." Their relationship was short lived, and Evelynn ended it, which was enough for Twisted Fate to attempt to drown his grief in drink. He is a romantic at heart and goes into a relationship with both feet in, so when it had ended as it did, he took it badly -- enough that the two are now considered rivals.
So, what to take away from Twisted Fate's perspective on loyalties, he keeps a short leash on this matter and doesn't devote much emotionally in many people, selecting who to place a certain amount of trust into. Everyone else can be considered game pieces to him, opportunities to utilize and benefit from. He is never above lying to people, even a friend, if it means he can gain something from it, or protect himself. Unless he has a strong relationship with a person, he will not hesitate to turn his back on them to keep himself safe.
And even if he were to remain in, say, a fight for someone he feels strongly for or is running from a fight to protect himself and his assets, Twisted Fate has a certain oddity about how he responds to situations. For example, keeping his appearances -- both emotionally and physically -- is insanely important to him. Ever since coming into money for himself, Twisted Fate has spent large amounts of it on himself and his own comforts. He has been described as a dandy, and has done his best to avoid blood in the streets to keep his boots clean, and expressed regret when he had to step into fish guts to escape his pursuers. He despises ruining his appearance, but if it's life or death, he will reluctantly go into a mess to survive an occasion.
All in all, Twisted Fate is an intelligent man, interested in his own assets and surviving. If it comes down to a perfect stranger or himself, he will almost certainly choose himself over anyone else, using his words and playing someone until he gets what he wants.
5-10 Key Character Traits:
- Selfish
- Manipulative
- Vain
- Trickster
- Mischievous
- Deceptive
- Romantic
- Guarded
- Clever
Would you prefer a monster that FITS your character’s personality, CONFLICTS with it, or EITHER? Either!
Opt-Outs: Mermaid, fairy, and kelpie.
Roleplay Sample: Lady Luck is smiling.