Oleander
02-07-09, 01:46 AM
Name: Briska Badrosian
Age: 46
Race: Human
Hair Color: Chestnut brown, riddled through with white
Eye Color: Olive Green
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 220 lbs.
*Occupation: Briska is an artisan, dabbling in a few different artforms, and selling the results. He is a tailor, a jewellry maker, etc. Any artform that suits his fancy.
*Personality: Briska is a gruff sort, not bothering with social niceities. Even his customers are not immune to his harsh mannerisms. But this is not the only facet of his personality. Briska has a great love for children. He finds their inquisitive and enthusiastic behaviour refreshing. When in the presence of a child with a keen mind, he's all smiles, and encourages the child to pursue the arts and higher learning, rather then give into a life of violence and boarishness. And don't poke fun at his womanly profession. Or he'll bust your skull.
Appearance: Briska is a tall, sturdy man, with a barrel chest, thick arms and slim, nimble fingers. His long, chestnut brown hair is worn to his mid-back, and braided tightly. He has no bangs, as all but two three long segments at each temple are pulled into his braid. The loose hair at his temples is adorned with two inch-thick brass rings. His skin is a ruddy brown, and mared with many small burns and cuts from years of working with open flame and sharp tools. The lines in his face are deep, and his eyes are sharp and full of concern.
He loves the finer things in life, and his clothing conveys this. He wears sage green, brocade tunic,embroidered along the hem, collar and cuffs with oak leaves. A crisp white linen shirt and loose fitting, cream colored pants are worn underneath. Around his rather broad middle is a soft tan silk sash. And lastly, on his feet, are a pair of well worn, brown leather shoes.
History: Briska was born and raised in Scara Brae. His father was a guardsman, and his mother a housewife.
Briska often spent time wandering the markets and bothering shopkeepers. If was during these wanderings that he discovered what he wanted to do with his life.
He wanted to be an artisan, like the men and women who would let a snoopy child watch them work. The creative range of artisans fascinated Briska, so he set to work learning all he could.
In his young-manhood, Briska spent many years travelling, familiarizing himself with new materials, techniques and artforms. During these travels, he often found himself in situations that required some degree of violence to get out. As such, he's a self-taught fighter with a simple polearm.
Now, in his golden years, Briska has settled down...mostly. He still has a tendancy to shut down his shop and disappear for weeks on end.
Skills:
*Sewing
*Embroidering
*Glass-blowing
*Jewellry making
*Painting
*Leatherwork
*Earth Magic - Very undeveloped. Briska has long had an affinity for earth magic, but never uses it save for moving rocks and such around his garden. His magic is at such a state that he can move small boulders (1-2' across) a distance of 10 feet (for smaller rocks, a distance of anywhere between 50-100 feet, depending on the size) at will, generate small fissures large enough to swallow a small mammal (Can only be utilized once per battle, Twice per quest), and, if one is so inclined, dig small trenches for a vegetable garden.
*Armed and Unarmed Combat
-Unarmed: Mostly just barroom style brawling, with no formal training.
-Armed: Fights with polearms, ranging from bladed polearms, to a large, sturdy stick at the side of the road. (Above Average)
Equipment: (Subject to change)
* Oak Staff with brass caps at each end. Functions as a walking stick most of the time
* A few needles and some thread (for both clothing repairs and stitching wounds in a pinch)
* Water Skin
* Hooded Lantern
* Pack (Carrying capacity: 20 lbs at best)
* Wooden Pipe
* A good book (Never leave home without one)
Age: 46
Race: Human
Hair Color: Chestnut brown, riddled through with white
Eye Color: Olive Green
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 220 lbs.
*Occupation: Briska is an artisan, dabbling in a few different artforms, and selling the results. He is a tailor, a jewellry maker, etc. Any artform that suits his fancy.
*Personality: Briska is a gruff sort, not bothering with social niceities. Even his customers are not immune to his harsh mannerisms. But this is not the only facet of his personality. Briska has a great love for children. He finds their inquisitive and enthusiastic behaviour refreshing. When in the presence of a child with a keen mind, he's all smiles, and encourages the child to pursue the arts and higher learning, rather then give into a life of violence and boarishness. And don't poke fun at his womanly profession. Or he'll bust your skull.
Appearance: Briska is a tall, sturdy man, with a barrel chest, thick arms and slim, nimble fingers. His long, chestnut brown hair is worn to his mid-back, and braided tightly. He has no bangs, as all but two three long segments at each temple are pulled into his braid. The loose hair at his temples is adorned with two inch-thick brass rings. His skin is a ruddy brown, and mared with many small burns and cuts from years of working with open flame and sharp tools. The lines in his face are deep, and his eyes are sharp and full of concern.
He loves the finer things in life, and his clothing conveys this. He wears sage green, brocade tunic,embroidered along the hem, collar and cuffs with oak leaves. A crisp white linen shirt and loose fitting, cream colored pants are worn underneath. Around his rather broad middle is a soft tan silk sash. And lastly, on his feet, are a pair of well worn, brown leather shoes.
History: Briska was born and raised in Scara Brae. His father was a guardsman, and his mother a housewife.
Briska often spent time wandering the markets and bothering shopkeepers. If was during these wanderings that he discovered what he wanted to do with his life.
He wanted to be an artisan, like the men and women who would let a snoopy child watch them work. The creative range of artisans fascinated Briska, so he set to work learning all he could.
In his young-manhood, Briska spent many years travelling, familiarizing himself with new materials, techniques and artforms. During these travels, he often found himself in situations that required some degree of violence to get out. As such, he's a self-taught fighter with a simple polearm.
Now, in his golden years, Briska has settled down...mostly. He still has a tendancy to shut down his shop and disappear for weeks on end.
Skills:
*Sewing
*Embroidering
*Glass-blowing
*Jewellry making
*Painting
*Leatherwork
*Earth Magic - Very undeveloped. Briska has long had an affinity for earth magic, but never uses it save for moving rocks and such around his garden. His magic is at such a state that he can move small boulders (1-2' across) a distance of 10 feet (for smaller rocks, a distance of anywhere between 50-100 feet, depending on the size) at will, generate small fissures large enough to swallow a small mammal (Can only be utilized once per battle, Twice per quest), and, if one is so inclined, dig small trenches for a vegetable garden.
*Armed and Unarmed Combat
-Unarmed: Mostly just barroom style brawling, with no formal training.
-Armed: Fights with polearms, ranging from bladed polearms, to a large, sturdy stick at the side of the road. (Above Average)
Equipment: (Subject to change)
* Oak Staff with brass caps at each end. Functions as a walking stick most of the time
* A few needles and some thread (for both clothing repairs and stitching wounds in a pinch)
* Water Skin
* Hooded Lantern
* Pack (Carrying capacity: 20 lbs at best)
* Wooden Pipe
* A good book (Never leave home without one)