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Post by Richard de Calys on Jul 3, 2011 15:18:52 GMT -5
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.:Name of Character:. Richard de Calys .:Nick Name:. Most people refer to him as de Calys, unless they are particularly well acquainted with him, in which case they are allowed to call him Richard. .:Age:. Twenty six .:Race:. Cantian .:Status:. Royalty
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.:Physical Appearance:. Richard is of medium height with a slim build and pale complexion. He has blue/grey eyes and brown hair with a fringe of such a length that it’s constantly having to be pushed away from his eyes, or simply combed to one side.
Being a duke he is used to wearing expensive and flamboyant – but always stylish – clothing and takes pride in his appearance. Since living on the streets however he has had to change his wardrobe dramatically. Everything he wears has been rather expertly stolen with the exception of a silver ring on his right index finger that belonged to his late father. For the first year or so of life without money he had to resort to wearing whatever he could find, now however, he steals only from the wealthy and so has returned to the clothing of his pre-street days. He has a particular fondness for hats, and prides himself in that he looks rather fetching in them. .:Height:. 5'9 .:Portrayed by:. Luke Treadaway
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.:Personality:. Having been brought up the eldest son of a duke, Richard has spent his earlier years in his father’s shadow, trying desperately to learn all he could so he could live up to expectations. He is incredibly aware of his social standing and uses it to his advantage, even more so when it is the only thing he has left.
Richard has quite the inability to stay still – talking with his hands, bouncing on the spot etc, much to the annoyance of those around him as they are often accidently smacked in the face during his bouts of enthusiasm. He is extremely flamboyant and likes people to be aware that he is around – even if subtlety is called for. He has more than enough confidence in himself and his own abilities, which makes him take the risks that he really shouldn’t. He likes the whole world to know of his achievements and so will purposely seek out any enemies to gloat – and then run away very fast.
Richard always pays his debts, albeit reluctantly and whilst trying to find a loophole. He is has his own view of morality, and will gladly give his services to whoever buys them. He therefore has no specific affiliations, except to himself of course. He does however draw the line at mass murders and those who wish to rise up against the aristocracy – after all, he is still a duke, just an impoverished one. .:Strengths:. Persuasion and charm – which is how he got to where is now. Whenever he makes deals he almost always manages to take favours as his payment and make sure that they are fulfilled. Anyone who reneges on their payment will know about it, but only for a few minutes. He takes pride in the fact that all of his are paid, and so regards those who do not pay with very little empathy.
Sword fighting – taught to him throughout his childhood by the best swordsmen of Cantia, as a duke should always be able to defend himself.
Reputation – not many who have heard of him would dare cross him. He has spent many years building it and uses it to his full advantage whenever he can.
Despite his ‘loyalty for hire’ work ethic he has an ability to make himself seem trustworthy and reputable and would make friends very easily, if he didn’t go and remember all their debts, that is. .:Weaknesses:. His many enemies – in his line of work he manages to annoy many people, many of them quite powerful. His carefree attitude towards this probably doesn’t help matters much, and just serves to anger them even further.
His vanity – he likes his foes to know when they have been beaten, and to beat them in style and would quite readily risk his live in order to let them know just how well their plans have been foiled, and just how easy it was for him.
Richard does not have a forgiving nature at all. He resented his father after his second marriage, and has always hated his stepmother for remarrying as well. He sees mercy and forgiveness as a weakness, especially when he has a reputation to consider.
He is also somewhat of a loner, despite his vast amount of connections and clients he does not trust anyone and would sell anyone out if it suited him. .:Magic Abilities:. None himself although he regularly deals with those who do as well as specialising in buying and selling rare magical paraphernalia. .:Special Skills:. He is a skilled swordsman, and an even more skilled salesman. He can pretty much sell anything to anyone. He’s also been known to steal it back and sell it to them again. .:Accents:. Southern English
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.:Birthplace:. Cantia .:Family:. King Edmund of Cantia – uncle Henry de Calys – father (deceased) Isabel de Calys – mother (deceased) Ector de Calys – younger brother .:Occupation:. It’s not so much an ‘occupation’ but he can find you whatever or whoever you want .:Current Location of Residence:. Camelot .:History:. Richard de Calys is the oldest son of the late Henry de Calys the previous duke. His mother died of a fever when he was fourteen and was quickly replaced, much to Richard’s disapproval, with Susannah de Molton. Richard’s brother, Ector, is the son of Susannah and ten years old.
Henry de Calys died a few years later after a hunting accident, resulting in an infected wound. It was shortly after this that Richard discovered that his father had managed to gamble his entire inheritance, leaving the family facing poverty. Susannah quickly married the richest noble she could find to secure her and Ector’s financial security. Richard, however, was left alone and with his rather useless title. He was forced to leave his home and live on the streets – reduced to the status of a beggar.
But all was not lost. Richard found himself able to quickly adapt to his new life and became quite the pickpocket. Pretty much everything he stole was then sold on for far more than it was worth thanks to Richard’s charm and persuasion, earning him a reputation as the sort of man who could get anything for anyone, but for a price. Over the past eight years his reputation has been increasing and he has managed to make many connections and build up rather a lot of favours owed to him across Albion.
Richard never stays in one place for too long; he’s too busy acquiring favours from every aspect of human, and non-human, life. Despite the loss of his home, money and brother, he has come to enjoy his life and excels in his ‘dodgy dealings’.
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