"You give the dark notice and it will nip at your shadow every step forward."

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{ Bio updated July 10th, 2023, see "Stance on Self-Contained RP" further below }

# WHAT IS SEEN AT A GLANCE #

Race : Drow
Height : 5'10"
Weight : 144 lbs
Hair : Snow white
Eyes : Amber
Speech : Scandinavian

If the white hair didn't give it away at first, then the peaking, pointed ears as well as the darkened skin of this dark elf would. He would walk confidently amongst the crowds with a surprising amount of ease at operating during the day.

When faced, he would appear rather handsome and comely, his jawline long and pointed to his chin with a healthy fullness to his cheeks. Most striking is how his eyes appear to lack the usual crimson of his kind, instead having a light amber glean to them.

He would wear long coats which usually espouses his rather fit build for one of the elven kind, a pair of swords at his hip held by assorted leather belts. Each sword came with a different guard and pommel, one made of silver and engraved with the sigil of Eilistraee, the Lady of the Dance, and the other golden with the sigil of Selùne, the Moonmaiden.

While cautious, he seemed to lack the usual, perpetual frown that his kind seem to wear constantly, having a rather pleasant way to smile to people in general, his caution instead reserved to his fellow drow whom, depending on the impression left on him, would either be held at a distance or somewhat trusted.


# WHAT LIES BENEATH #

Race : Drow (surface born)
Alignment : True Neutral
Faith : Eilistraee and Selùne
Traits : Easygoing, untethered, honest.
Languages : Common, Elven, Drow

Vinzergard is a drow with a rather peculiar situation as while he was born from drow parents, neither lived in the Underdark when he was conceived. His mother was a former priestess of Lloth who had to escape from the underworld and make her way to the surface where she converted her faith to Eilistraee. His father, meanwhile, had long been living on the surface as part of a mercenary company which did end up rescuing the temple where his mother had resided. The event led to the two to connect and eventually be wed.

A few years later, Vinzergard was born and much to his parents' surprise, they noticed his eyes not having the telltale red iris that they expected. Perhaps it was a blessing from the Lady of the Dance or from Selùne (which his father worshipped) to spare the boy that feature, perhaps in celebration of his innocence as a newborn dark elf. Regardless, having been spared a life in darkness, their child had no problem growing up under the sun.

With time, the young elf grew into his puberty and later adulthood, towering over his parents in size. Taught the way of the sword by his father and a semblance of talent for magic which was fostered by his mother, he would at one point take off to explore the world on his own. Adventures abound and with every new friend, new ally and new enemy he would come to make, his skill and his personality became forged with the reality of life as one from a kind that is often looked upon with suspicion from the outlook.

But now his path led him to a set of isles renown to host a variety of different people, many of which accepted each and everyone with equal opportunity. Stepping off of the ferry, boots trampling the dirt, he looked upon the city with anticipation.


# FEATURES AND ABILITIES #

- A skilled swordsman; despite having two blades, he usually fights with one at a time, each seeming to serve a given purpose given the enemy he faces;
- A capable dancer who uses his quick step and agility both in enjoyment of the dance and his fighting style;
- He knows a bit about herbalism and alchemy, usually making his own potions and other usable concoctions that he would use in combat, if necessary
- Due to his father's connection to mercenary forces and work, Vinzergard is knowledgeable about topics related to sword for hires, the meaning of ranks and how mercenary services are usually paid.
- Due to his mother being a priestess of Eilistraee (and formerly of Lloth), Vinzergard is knowledgeable about religion, especially of Eilistraee, Lloth and Selùne.


# POWERS #

(As a simple note, those powers aren't enforced IC at any time and only offered as means to create interesting RP opportunities and situations.)

[Moonlit Clarity]
While somewhat unbeknownst to him, when he focuses his gaze on a person at night, he can sense the intent of words spoken by that person, be it truth or lies. It comes to him as a strong sort of intuition that, with the years, has proven to be rather accurate.

[Crescent's Blessing]
He is seemingly blessed by both Eilistraee and Selùne which protects him from the corrupting influence of Lloth and any hostile magic originating from Lloth's gifts. As such, those spells either fail or last much shorter; in case of permanent effects, they usually end within a day.


# RP HOOKS #

~ When the collectors come... ~
You've not paid back the money you owe? Then someone might track you down and convince you to shell out the gold. Granted, he might just opt to make an example of you by having a bit of fun, maybe give you some more time to come up with the cash if you show some good will...

~ Bodyguarding very closely ~
Needed muscles to keep you safe and you hired a male drow. The evening is coming to a close and your few extra glasses of wine happen to make your eyes trail more and more over the body of the one supposed to guard you. Maybe a tip will make him open to do more than just 'guarding'...

~ Playing the hero ~
He happens to help you out of a sticky situation, mostly by happenstance... but you happen to be very grateful and he wouldn't be adverse to receive that sincere sentiment in most intimate ways...


# THE DOs and DON'Ts #

[ Reds ]
Watersports, scat, paedophilia, men / males (direct intimacy only, doesn't mind 'teaming up' with another man on a beautiful women for her pleasure or socializing), extreme bodily harm (giving or receiving), being submissive / a slave, bestiality (as in, straight up animals; he enjoys female anthropomorphic characters just as much as any other kind)

[ Yellows ]
Submissive to a dominant women (would need him to be convinced thoroughly or care much about said woman for it to happen). Shemales and hermaphrodites (he doesn't mind being on the giving end, less so on the receiving end)

[ Greens ]
Socializing, seduction, casual sex, recurring meetings, oral sex (giving and receiving), hardcore sex, vaginal and anal sex / ejaculation (giving), one-night stands, either dominant or even in the bedroom.

[ Stance on self-contained RP ]
Think of SC RP as RP happening in its own little bubble / timeline : whatever happens during those RPs isn't canon at large and usually done out of the way (indoors or in remote locations) to avoid unintended interruptions. This is mostly to avoid "pinning down" a character to another and leave openings to enjoy opportunities outside of my and your character meeting. By default, I consider all RP as persistent but I leave the door open to make it self-contained if you wish it to be and I may suggest it if it seems appropriate given the situation or goals of the RP we want to share.

[ Stance on PvP ]
Let's be honest : you probably have a character build that can take down a small god in the D&D universe; I don't. Never cared for PvP in any form in NWN or any chance-based combat system, even less involving dice rolls. If you want to PvP, look somewhere else; I'm not even going to indulge in your power fantasy.

[ Stance on Tells ]
Feel free to send me a tell if you'd fancy the company of Vinzergard or other information. If you have any questions or particular requests, feel free to let them be known ;)