Gender: Female (usually dresses as a male though)
Class: Swordsman
Guild: "HHH"
Size and Structure: 5”3 and about 114 lbs. She’s between slim and average with light curves.
Weapon:
Ironwood baton: Almost resembles a practice sword. This is her preferred weapon of choice. It’s light, yet still very durable, allowing her to still move quickly in combat. It has no cutting edges though so it can only really be used with blunt force and for disabling others.
Light-weight rapier: Forged from several different metals to combine light-weight sturdiness with a razor edge. It’s heavier than her baton, but still allows her to move rapidly.
Appearance:
For other occasions, such as when she isn’t working, she usually likes dressing in a simple white dress or any other more feminine attire; she won’t wear pants other than when she’s working. She always lets her hair down and just naturally seems to exude a more charming appearance than when in her male attire.
Her most distinct feature is her green eyes which boast a more vivid colour than most. Many don’t notice this unless they pay close attention however.
Personality:
Off the job she’s out-going and fun-loving, at times becoming a little wild. She’s a woman and she’s willing to flaunt it (subtly) in the way she walks and talks. Money and alcohol are two of her greatest weaknesses and she’s not afraid to admit it. Despite putting money first, she always seems to waste all her earnings very quickly.
She loves a good laugh and honestly it’s probably one of the best ways to get on her good-side. Those who don’t have a good sense of humour usually find themselves victims of her teasing. She prides herself in her use of sarcasm and humour.
Crossing her can be dangerous business if you aren’t careful. Though she’s pretty good-humoured, she can be pushed over the edge and that’s when she gets aggressive. She won’t fight until she’s been attacked first, but you can bet it will hurt.
Once she puts on her pants, her personality changes drastically. This results in people rarely ever knowing that both herself on and off work are the same people. On the job, she’s very work-oriented and will obey her orders faithfully. She takes her assignments seriously, though whether this is by nature or her drive for money is unclear, even to her.
She speaks with very few words and consistently in a very serious tone though her choice of words wavers from being down to earth to being fairly vague. This personality is comparatively mysterious in nature and her opinion on most things becomes very indifferent.
Home: Originally from Eldin but now calls Torin home
Back-story:
Bryndis was born into an average family in Eldin as the youngest of 8, though since the time she was old enough to remember she’s the only one to be raised by their parents. All her brothers and sisters had been sent to either schools or convents, or had been taken as apprentices or knights in training. Her knowledge of them only stemmed from the occasional letter home. With so many successful children coming along, her parents intended to raise her as a ‘proper lady’ and with any luck marry her off to a wealthy suitor. Bryndis on the other hand couldn’t stand where her life was heading and began rebelling fiercely by the time she was 14. She tried to become a knight but was instantly rejected. Her next option was a guild, but both her age and lack of training made for an instant refusal.
Getting desperate, she hired a mercenary to train her, a plan which worked out excellently-at least for a year. Once her parents discovered her training routines, they tightened their grip, though the skills she learned had already set in. As her parents picked out potential suitors, Bryndis continued to train by herself in secret, becoming more and more comfortable and confident in her skills.
It was finally one ordinary seeming evening that she took the opportunity to leave home. She knew what she was giving up, and although frightened, she also knew what she had to gain. Her skills were good – she was sure she had what it took to be a mercenary at least. Unfortunately for her, it wasn’t that simple though, and while roaming around Eldin she still struggled to find clients. Her small frame and stature made many people doubt her abilities as both a labourer and a fighter. To help her get by, she often took on small jobs like waiting tables and singing in taverns and bars. They rarely paid well though, and she usually found herself squandering a large portion of her earnings after her shifts. How could she help it though, between the allure of the young men who sometimes came by to the seeming endless flow of ale if you had the coin. Though never bored, it was very much a dead-end living and she ultimately decided to take her chances and move on to Torin, entering under the guise of an entertainer.
Work was a little easier to come by in Torin and the lifestyle there suited her better, but she still wasn’t doing as well as she hoped. People still doubted her, mostly based on her appearance - and who could blame them? If she was going to be paid, people wanted to make sure she could at least get the job done. In a drastic move, she adopted a more masculine appearance and a different personality to see if it would help. While people still doubted her as a mercenary, work instantly became easier to find. The money she was getting was still not that great though. It was enough to get by and still have a good time now and then, but still, she knew she could do better. Perhaps if she finally joined a guild...
Thoughts on Guild Members:
Black: Black was a mysterious one, that was for sure. She'd heard stories about him, but meeting him in person was something she'd never expected to do. Bryndis was uncertain whether she could trust him or not but the man always seemed to know exactly what he was doing. He was also willing to give her a chance, and that was something she couldn't overlook. Hopefully she'd be able to meet to his expectations as a member of the guild. Looking at him, his appearance was a little unsettling at first. A shadowed out face with just a pair of glowing eyes, the rest of himself always covered and cloaked. He kept himself completely hidden and while she was curious why, what really interested her is what actually he looked like. She imagined a couple possibilities, but whatever his appearance, Black was powerful and not to be messed with.
Loke: Right off the bat, Bryndis liked his personality. This guy seemed to know how to have a good laugh and a good time, they'd get along just fine. Not to mention there was no harm in having a little extra luck on your side. She couldn't help but wonder though if it really was okay to rely on it, especially in battle. Maybe she just didn't completely understand the power, but it seemed a little reckless to her. His gambling is what led her to think this- it didn't look as though this habit had left him unscathed. Black clearly appears to trust him nonetheless, and fair enough, Loke probably wouldn't have made it this far if he wasn't skilled.
Vivian: Honestly, Vivian was a little intimidating. Bryndis admired that in a way- this woman looked like she meant business. On the other hand, felt she would probably have to work hard to impress her. Not that this was anything new for her. Vivian always looked serious too, and Bryndis couldn't help but wonder if she ever let loose. She'd clearly been through a lot, but nonetheless... One thing that made her uneasy was the fact that Vivian was a mind walker. She had heard the occasional tale about mind walkers and their talents, but she was unfamiliar with the actual extent of their abilities. If the name was any indication though, she guessed it involved people's minds, and frankly the thought of anyone being able to mess with her mind or hear her thoughts was rather...nerve-wracking.
Barmaid Lucinda (NPC): This girl was a sweetheart. Bryndis couldn't help but remember her own youth when looking at Lucy. Her willingness to stay on and help with the guild was commendable, plus it also entertained her to no end the way the girl doted on Black. She liked the girl and saw her as someone who would make a good friend.
Extra: Her birth name isn’t Bryndis Leigh. She changed it after becoming a mercenary. When dressed as a boy she also wears a special corset under her shirt which helps mask her gender and doubles as armour.
Theme Song: Collect Call - Metric