Thorne
Appearance
A stern looking, middle-aged fellow, Thorne keeps his graying hair somewhat long and his mustache and beard well kept, if a tad scruffy. His skin is tanned from many years of working outdoors. He has chiseled features and an athletic build.
He tries to appear as plain as possible while staying practical, wearing simple cloth shirts and cloaks, and cloth or leather pants. He keeps a simple short sword, a buckler, and minimal armor on him at most times. This includes a pair of bracers, which he uses in tandem with cloth bandages to try and keep the backs of his hands and wrists covered without being too obvious.
He tries to appear as plain as possible while staying practical, wearing simple cloth shirts and cloaks, and cloth or leather pants. He keeps a simple short sword, a buckler, and minimal armor on him at most times. This includes a pair of bracers, which he uses in tandem with cloth bandages to try and keep the backs of his hands and wrists covered without being too obvious.
Skills and Abilities
A former military man, Thorne is decently skilled with a few martial weapons such as swords, crossbows, spears, and the like. Though he was never a top combatant in his day, he's seen his fair share of fights and has a certain level of combat intuition. His preferred weapon is one he keeps hidden on his person: a simple length of chain tipped with a wicked hook on one end and a spiked counterweight on the other. Thorne prefers to fight from a comfortable distance, disabling would-be assailants with binding and debilitating attacks.
As a man on the run, Thorne has become far more adept at surviving. Hiding in plain sight, using lies and subterfuge to travel unnoticed, knowing who to talk to and whose palms to grease, knowing what plants are poisonous when you've been laying low in the woods for weeks, having the strength of will to run without a break for hours on end...these are things that Thorne shines at.
As a provider to the girl in his care, as well as a vengeful killer, Thorne puts these abilities to other uses. Thorne exceeds at learning about his marks and getting into positions that he can kill much stronger opponents from. His wit and tenacity are stellar, and they work in tandem with an ability that he keeps far, far more secret.
Through the power of cursed runes which permanently brand his hands and forearms, Thorne can produce ethereal rings from his wrists capable of nullifying magic and suppressing a mage's ability to cast. He can channel the negative magic energy along many metal surfaces (usually his chain) to render a mage vulnerable even without making direct contact. Each use of the runes puts a great physical strain on Thorne, however, and should he over use them he is susceptible to falling unconscious for extended periods of time.
As a man on the run, Thorne has become far more adept at surviving. Hiding in plain sight, using lies and subterfuge to travel unnoticed, knowing who to talk to and whose palms to grease, knowing what plants are poisonous when you've been laying low in the woods for weeks, having the strength of will to run without a break for hours on end...these are things that Thorne shines at.
As a provider to the girl in his care, as well as a vengeful killer, Thorne puts these abilities to other uses. Thorne exceeds at learning about his marks and getting into positions that he can kill much stronger opponents from. His wit and tenacity are stellar, and they work in tandem with an ability that he keeps far, far more secret.
Through the power of cursed runes which permanently brand his hands and forearms, Thorne can produce ethereal rings from his wrists capable of nullifying magic and suppressing a mage's ability to cast. He can channel the negative magic energy along many metal surfaces (usually his chain) to render a mage vulnerable even without making direct contact. Each use of the runes puts a great physical strain on Thorne, however, and should he over use them he is susceptible to falling unconscious for extended periods of time.
Personality
Thorne is stern, soft spoken, and dutiful. His military life and strict upbringing has given him a deep set of personal convictions and idea of justice. He is harsh in his dealings with others and dismissive and unsympathetic towards most. When he kills he is cold and methodical, not allowing his deep hatred for those whom he targets to overwhelm his judgment.
Yet he hides a more caring side, one which he only shows around his charge, Autumn. Though he is bitter at his lot in life, he sees her as the one good thing he has left and does everything in his power to keep her as safe and happy as possible.
Yet he hides a more caring side, one which he only shows around his charge, Autumn. Though he is bitter at his lot in life, he sees her as the one good thing he has left and does everything in his power to keep her as safe and happy as possible.