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Name:
Francis Condor Savage
Nicknames:
Fran, Frank, Savage
'I've got a few.'
Age:
24
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 4th
Birthplace:
Rio de Janeiro
Role on Ship:
Able Seaman
'I'm the glue that keeps this ship from falling out of the sky, one of the guys that's everywhere making sure all the little things get done. It's not always the most glamorous of jobs, but hey, it's a great way to see the world.'
Role in Circus:
Tightrope Walker
'You'll find me up at the top of the circus tent, running across wires. I'm at home on the heights and it's also good practice for the thievery.'
Francis Condor Savage
Nicknames:
Fran, Frank, Savage
'I've got a few.'
Age:
24
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
July 4th
Birthplace:
Rio de Janeiro
Role on Ship:
Able Seaman
'I'm the glue that keeps this ship from falling out of the sky, one of the guys that's everywhere making sure all the little things get done. It's not always the most glamorous of jobs, but hey, it's a great way to see the world.'
Role in Circus:
Tightrope Walker
'You'll find me up at the top of the circus tent, running across wires. I'm at home on the heights and it's also good practice for the thievery.'
First Impressions
Height:
6'2"/188kg
Weight:
170 lbs/77kg
Build:
Athletic
Hair Color:
Dark Brown
Eye Color:
Blue
Scars or Markings:
Francis has a few scars, mainly picked up from his earlier years on the streets. The most prominent is the small star shaped scar on his back, right below his left shoulder. That was a 'mark' of his boyhood gang. He also has a jagged scar across his right calf from a bar fight.
He has no tattoos, although he came painfully close to receiving a 'thief' brand in Rio.
Brief Written Description:
Francis has a naturally athletic build. Tall, muscular and toned, he has no problem with revealing his body to the world. His well defined muscles are the result of years of hard work on ships. His skin is naturally a light brown, tanned from days in the sun. His preferred style of clothing is loose, light and flexible; clothes that allow him ease of movement. He has a natural grace about his walk, perhaps it is his superb balance.
6'2"/188kg
Weight:
170 lbs/77kg
Build:
Athletic
Hair Color:
Dark Brown
Eye Color:
Blue
Scars or Markings:
Francis has a few scars, mainly picked up from his earlier years on the streets. The most prominent is the small star shaped scar on his back, right below his left shoulder. That was a 'mark' of his boyhood gang. He also has a jagged scar across his right calf from a bar fight.
He has no tattoos, although he came painfully close to receiving a 'thief' brand in Rio.
Brief Written Description:
Francis has a naturally athletic build. Tall, muscular and toned, he has no problem with revealing his body to the world. His well defined muscles are the result of years of hard work on ships. His skin is naturally a light brown, tanned from days in the sun. His preferred style of clothing is loose, light and flexible; clothes that allow him ease of movement. He has a natural grace about his walk, perhaps it is his superb balance.
Digging A Little Deeper
Quirks and Faults
Lacking in Caution \\ Francis tends to jump head first into things without thinking the potential consequences through. Following his heart instead of his head isn't always the smartest move, although sometimes it does lead him on the biggest adventures.
Likes
Adventures \\ Fun \\ Mischief \\ Mayhem \\ Storms
Sailing \\ Flying \\ Travel \\ Beer \\ Drinking
Women \\ Gambling \\ Riches \\ Jokes
Dislikes
Boredom \\ Getting Caught Cheating \\ Losing \\ Gangs
Pain \\ Bees \\ Falling \\ Singing
Dreams
Riches \\ 'Everyone dreams of riches. Francis is no different. He dreams of one day sleeping on a bed of silk surrounded by gold and silver.
Fears
Being abandoned \\ Even as an adult now Francis still has nightmares of finding himself alone and friendless in the world.
Being Arrested \\ Naturally Francis fears the idea of being taken to prison, in his own worlds he's too beautiful to be locked up forever.
Strengths
Gift of Tongues \\ Francis has picked up a collection of languages on his travels. Although not fluent in many, he knows the basics like 'Where is the nearest pub?' or 'Come to bed with me pretty lady'.
Fighting \\ Avoidance was once Francis' way of ending disputes, particularly when he was a skinny orphan. But as he grew he came to rely on his fists. He has some talent in fighting, he's fast and can pack a punch.
Weaknesses
Gambling \\ His poker face is terrible, he can't read cards and he generally just plows straight in without any kind of strategy. When he loses or gets caught cheating? He uses his fists to get him out.
Drinking \\ While Francis loves to drink he is a light-weight, surprising given his build. It doesn't take much for him to be a stumbling wreck and so he usually watches what he drinks... most of the time.
Under My Skin
Personality
|Adventurous, Mischievous, Impulsive, Extrovert, Flirt|
Francis craves adventure. Boredom and monotony are not things that suit this young sailor. Frank follows his heart rather then his head, choosing paths that are likely to lead him to exciting situations. While this isn't always the smartest approach to life, it's one that guarantees that wherever Francis goes he's sure to be having a good time.
Francis is a fun-loving, extroverted, goof-ball. He loves to have fun, tell jokes and spend time with his friends. He's a bit of a social butterfly, making friends quickly wherever he goes. It only takes a few things in common for Francis to take a shine to someone. He's generally not shy about talking to strangers, or flirting with anyone who catches his eye. He enjoys the odd fling as he travels from town to town, although he's always careful not to lead on anyone who would be likely to hold a grudge.
What you see with Francis is what you get. Although a skilled thief, lying and deceit is not something he has ever been good at. His terrible gambling skills no doubt come down to the fact that Francis has a terrible poker face. Avoidance was always Francis' preferred method of escaping the authorities or thugs, but as he got older and filled out he found that his fists were just as good for getting him out of problems. Sure, he'll still turn and run if he thinks it's a better option, but it's no longer his only option.
As a boy living on the streets you had to be quick on your feet and able to make snap decisions. While Francis may come across as the big goof-ball, he is still very much aware of what is going on around him. You can take the kid away from the street, but not the street away from the kid. He'll always retain something of that orphaned, street kid.
There is also a mischievous streak to the young man. He enjoys playing practical jokes on his friends, or even those who he doesn't consider friends. He's extremely creative when it comes to thinking up new pranks. He's mischief isn't just reserved for those he knows. He'll happily cause a little mayhem among strangers, especially if it will turn out to his advantage. While Francis doesn't go around deliberately seeking to take advantage of people, if an opportunity presents itself he won't pass it up.
Diving Into The Past
History
Orphaned at the age of four, Francis never really knew his birth parents. Instead his family was the rag-tag group of young street urchins that roamed the streets of Rio de Janeiro. Francis spent most of his childhood flitting between buildings, shimmying up pipes and racing across cables. He spent more time in the air than on the ground. He was naturally agile and had a wonderful sense of balance, two traits that made him ideal for thievery. By the time he was nine Francis and his band of orphans had made something of a name for themselves. Their little gang had made themselves known to the police. A few close calls with the authorities was more than enough encouragement for the young boy, he quickly hopped on the next ship leaving Rio regardless of it's destination or legality.
Sailing wasn't something that came naturally to the nine year old. For the first month of his voyage he was almost incapacitated with motion sickness. It got to the point that the captain was considering cutting his loses and leaving the boy behind. However Francis, always the unlikely survivor, pulled through and proved that he was an asset. His fearless attitude to heights and aptitude for running the rigging was obvious.
Francis quickly grew to love life on a ship. He also loved the adventure and travel that came with it, not to mention the women he met. As he grew older he came to appreciate the later even more so. Whenever he grew too bored with his current vessel he would jump ship and join up with whichever one next took his fancy. In this way he made his way around most of the world.
In most places he passed unnoticed, in others the attention of the authorities often meant he was forced to leave earlier than expected. Francis still retained his love of 'borrowing' other people's possessions. He had sticky fingers, plain and simple. He was also a gambler, although a piss poor one at that. When he lost or was caught cheating he would often have to fight his way out, more than once causing several bar brawls that almost snowballed into riots. Needless to say the young man's thirst for adventure was almost unquenchable.
It was only natural for him to jump at the chance to work with Annie when he heard that she was looking for crew. His interest was piqued even further when he heard her plan, to pose as a circus act before robbing the rich blind. The idea sounded like fun to Francis and he eagerly sighed up, becoming an able seaman/ tightrope walked/ thief.
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