Whispers From Beyond

Title: Whispers From Beyond
Name: Arkanian
Player: Tony Kirchner
Caste: Day
Concept: Traveling Minstrel/Rogue Abyssal
Motivation: Destroy The Mask of Winters
Anima: Searing Sun
Whisper: Character Sheet

Physical Description

Arkanian's visage has always changed frequently for a number of reasons, now more than ever he uses the ability to change his appearance to avoid those who hunt him. Arkanian tends towards a similar appearance with a number of reoccurring characteristics that compile into his true physical identity. Arkanian always dresses in formal funeral attire, dressing as if he just stepped out of his own coffin; the gothic attire sets the tone for his personality leading to an often accurate first impression of his demeanor from his appearance alone. Most often packed for travel has he rarely stays in one place for long, he caries most of his gear across his back in a large pack that adequately hides most of his weapons while allowing the clear image of a lyre. This enhances his traveling musician appearance that he seeks to maintain.

When Arkanian is not under disguise he appears as a pale skinned young man, standing approximately 6'3" with a thin frame that has grown into an appearance of mild malnutrition. His skin is almost porcelain like in texture and color which poses a stark contrast to pitch black eyes, generally sunken in and underlined in dark shadow. He wears his smooth silver hair short and spiked in the back and keeps the bangs just out of his eyes; his almost always stoic facial expression and doll like features give him a hauntingly angelic appearance.

Personality

Arkanian projects himself with a cool and calm demeanor while keeping his very different nature hidden from all but the most observant. To most who meet him, he comes off as a cold hearted cynic who has a fascination with death. Those capable of seeing through his various masks, often quite literally, are more familiar with a beast driven by hatred, fear, and a touch of insanity.

While Arkanian is traveling in creation he generally dresses as a traveling bard, dark cloak draped over in an expensive suit with a lyre strapped across his back. He is familiar with the etiquette of the noble courts both in the scavenger lands and the often more complicated courts of the underworld. Despite being currently cut off from means of income he traditionally finds a way to continue a higher standard of living through various means, often taking the guise of well paid local musicians or presenting himself to higher courts to perform for wealthy nobles. Such a status allows him a high level of passage as he travels, but keeps a low profile in the spy networks of his enemies. A status that Arkanian very much wishes to keep.

Background

Arkaian's origins are lost to all but the Malfeans, The Mask of Winters, and himself. His appearance and dialect show that he is from the River Province, most likely from the city of Thorns. Of course this seems unlikely due to the recent take over of The Mask of Winters.

What little is known of Arkanian can be picked up easier by observation than by asking him any direct questions, ones that he would most certainly be reluctant to answer. He received a upper class education covering a broad range of subjects including math, science, literature, and noble etiquette. This accompanied what can only be described as world class instruction in the musical arts; instruction that focused foremost on his ability to play the lyre but included other instruments and song writing.

Before showing up in Great Forks it is believed that he was a traveling bard, possibly the personal minstrel for a king. For whatever the reason Arkanian was released from service, his own demeanor indicates a dark end but that is far from known fact. His arrival in Great Forks was discrete and he maintained a low profile throughout his stay; known for rarely staying at the same place two consecutive nights and often changing his shape. While none who hear him can deny his skill he has yet to play a public performance and make his name known, so it would seem that his purpose in the city lies in some unknown ulterior motive.

Goals & Objectives

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Defining Quote

"The greatest griefs are those we cause ourselves."