Name: Archer Bishop
Nicknames:
Race: Human
Age: 28
Position you will fill: Captain
Specializations:
[Well-Traveled:] Archer has a surprising amount of knowledge about his surrounding wildlife, the cultures of certain civilizations, and the legends affiliated with certain areas. He is able to determine what plants are poisonous, how people will react to certain gestures, and how to identify location by landmark.
[Stealth-Combat:] Because Archer is kind-hearted, he finds in difficult to kill without mercy. Archer offers his enemies a quick death, either by snapping of the neck or unconscious suffocation. His tiffs in various bar fights have allowed him to hone his skill.
[Sword-Fighting] Archer relies heavily on his crew, because he is confident in his gunmanโs steady aim, for close combat, Archer exercises proficiency in sword-fighting should the need arise
Themesong: Wavin Flag - K'nann
Personality
In a word, Archer is modest. He believes that the minimum amount of words to properly convey a message should be used and absolutely hates small talk. A task oriented individual, Archer has been known to show his colder side when it comes to getting the answers and action he needs. He will not hesistate go to the farthest extent, but it has become obvious that he has not become desensitized. Through the trials of life he has learned to cope with guilt, but it still holds a heavy burden on him. In recent years he prefers not to actively seek confrontation, and would rather leave that to his crew, but in contrast, if someone harms a companion of his, he sees it as the only way. Despite his inner demons, Archer is very good at maintaining relationships.
Archer doesnโt waste time trying to manipulate people, he is straight forward with his every purpose and because of this is a very loyal and trustworthy companion. Once he develops a bond with a crew mate, it isnโt uncommon for Archer to become protective and brotherly. This doesnโt, however, mean that he is entirely trusting of others. Archer is far from naรฏve, if anything he is worldly and very perceptive of peopleโs emotions. If he even so much as picks up a negative aura, he will proceed with caution, never confident enough to accuse.
As Captain, he possesses all the qualities a good captain should have. He is an excellent keeper of the peace, and is quick to diffuse and analyze unfavorable situations. Archer has trouble understanding humor, but has been known to indulge in playful joking and rough housing from time to time, but for the most part is hardened by his past and likes to get things done.
History
As a youth, Archer was a trouble maker. His parents, who were skilled middle-class gadgeters from Chromia, were at a loss for what to do with their rambunctious boy. Being unable to keep up with their demanding careers and a delinquent in the making, they shipped him from his home to a militia program on Vedan at the young age of eight where he would "hopefully" learn some proper values. Saying that it had an adverse effect was an understatement. Heart bitter with resentment from what Archer viewed as abandonment, Archer acted out more viciously than before. Archer grew a fondness for anarchy during his stay and, to the best of his ability, would sabotage whatever equipment, formations and meals his preteen brain could conjure.
After countless nights in solitary confinement, it became apparent that the boy was a lost cause.
It was on April, 12th that the famous sky-pirate Dante Coldbane was brought in to the military base, for immediate execution that Archer's life changed. There was something about the way Dante carried himself, that caught the twelve year olds eye. To this day, Archer couldn't say why he did what he did, but Dante needed to live.
That night, Archer, the ever cunning child, set the world's most sought after pirate free, stowing away and joining the Devil's Fury as a cabin boy. Dante, indebted to Archer, grew a fondness for the boy, and for the next eight years, instilled into him a lifetimes worth of accumulated knowledge about the sky. He passed on legends, and philosophies. Explaining to the boy the pirates code and the key to proper leadership. But the most valuable piece of information Archer received from his mentor, was the legend of Utopia.
"My boy, there is a city of gold in this sky, I've seen it with my own eyes. And you and I, we're going to find it, and the riches of the world will be ours to share."
People called Dante mad, and sure it was just a legend. But there was something about the way that Dante's eyes lit up whenever he spoke about the lost city that seemed so sincere. It was almost as though Archer could see the glimmer of the city gates reflecting in Dante's pupils. Archer would follow this man to hell and back, if it meant sharing the journey with a man he called his father.
Of course, his story doesn't end there.
Archer couldn't believe his ears when Dante had told him the rumor. The city of gold was seen floating near the Great Abyss. In that moment, the two shared a moment of the purest joy. For eight years they had soared the sky, scraping by on the profit from fool's gold. And now they finally got the break they deserved. Immediately, the Devil's Fury soared off into a clear sky, bee-linging straight for the landmark.
But the Great Abyss is a temperamental place. When things seemed to be at their most promising, the sky was struck with the most violent storm Archer had ever been a part of. He knew something was amiss, by the solemnity that replaced the ludicrous demeanor of Captain Coldbane.
"Were going to die? Aren't we?" Archer remembered asking his captain.
Through the whipping of harsh wind and cracking thunder, Dante sat in silence. Eyes set on the distant horizon in contemplation, "No my boy, you will live." Dante uttered before leading Archer to a small sky surfer on the port of the boat.
Archer remembered fighting, but ultimately losing the battle against his hardheaded captain, and escaping, just soon enough to watch the Devil's Fury capsize, and be sucked into the Great Abysses massive vortex.
But through that cursed storm,rain, veil of forming tears and in a brief flash of lightning, Archer caught a glimpse of something else. For only a moment, in the center of cumulus cloud, Archer saw a clock tower. A golden clock tower.
Archer wished he had died with his crew that day, fell into the great Abyss with Dante, but unfortunately things did not work out that way. His only saving grace is the hope of realizing Captain Coldbane's dream of finding his Utopia, or dying with a loyal crew trying.