âȘ Basics âȘ
âȘ Physical Appearance âȘ
|Physical Appearance|
A spry and average height young man, Leon has a thin and more athletic build. Able to lift his own weight and having developed the ability to run continuously out of a necessity, close inspection of his biceps and the like reveal toned muscle, but still fitting his meagre size. With a regular complexion, Leon has charming green eyes, chiselled features and shimmering golden hair styled in that roguish, unkempt look. For the most part, his face is pretty flawless, and this blessing spreads throughout the rest of his body. Overall, heâs pretty good looking by most standards â and when you portray a view of confidence, that just makes it all the more apparent.
|Height| 5â4â (165cm)
|Weight| 130lbs (59kg)
|Scar Tissue|
Though hidden beneath his gloves, Leon has a multitude of scars on his hands, a natural set born out of his practice with knives and various other incidents.
|Tattoos|
Branded on his left hand is a Caduceus symbol, a mark representative of his previous ties with a thieves guild. Unlike typical versions of the symbol, the head of the rod is that of a skull, and the wings branching off of that are devil-like in nature.
A spry and average height young man, Leon has a thin and more athletic build. Able to lift his own weight and having developed the ability to run continuously out of a necessity, close inspection of his biceps and the like reveal toned muscle, but still fitting his meagre size. With a regular complexion, Leon has charming green eyes, chiselled features and shimmering golden hair styled in that roguish, unkempt look. For the most part, his face is pretty flawless, and this blessing spreads throughout the rest of his body. Overall, heâs pretty good looking by most standards â and when you portray a view of confidence, that just makes it all the more apparent.
|Height| 5â4â (165cm)
|Weight| 130lbs (59kg)
|Scar Tissue|
Though hidden beneath his gloves, Leon has a multitude of scars on his hands, a natural set born out of his practice with knives and various other incidents.
|Tattoos|
Branded on his left hand is a Caduceus symbol, a mark representative of his previous ties with a thieves guild. Unlike typical versions of the symbol, the head of the rod is that of a skull, and the wings branching off of that are devil-like in nature.
âȘ Psychological Evaluation âȘ
|Personality|
To sum up Leon in a few words just would not do justice to him. Seriously, with the wit, charm and looks of a god, thereâs no-one that couldnât like him. His talents are limitless, and no matter what he does, he succeeds above and beyond expectations. Women throw themselves at his feet, begging him to even look at them. As it is, words canât describe how incredible a man he actually is.
...
In reality, Leon is a chauvinistic asshole. Heâs good looking and he knows it, maintaining a vain arrogance when it comes to appearance. But the cockiness doesnât stop there, as his absolute faith in his skills and talents often leads him to constant bragging and remarks of just how easy everything is. Around others, he tends to either talk himself up, talk them down, or flirt with the ladies in mostly degrading ways. Should things go wrong, Leon never claims responsibility, often blaming others or putting it off to âbeing unluckyâ. Despite the fact heâs an absolute jerk, he can be charming and polite when he wants, sourcing information or blending in with crowds as necessary â Itâs just around people he knows does he demand attention be focused on him. On his own, he can be a little brooding, but heâll quickly cover that up should someone approach him. Greedy and selfish, heâs not opposed to lying or stealing what he wants, or even overtly claiming a stake of what he wants no matter who he offends. After all, heâs a modern Adonis. He doesnât have to respect anyone lower than him â and thatâs everyone. Of course, thereâs the odd occasion where heâll need something from someone⊠In which case he tolerates being nice to them. Or at least, as arrogant as heâs able to get away with⊠Greedy, selfish, power-hungry and prideful, Leon is willing to do anything to get what he wants, and often can be quite possessive and stubborn, especially if someone questions his competence.
Also, thereâs a few people he respects that he might be nice to. Maybe. He probably wouldnât admit that. Additionally, he has a penchant for getting other people into trouble and spreading rumours. Itâs a nasty habit.
To sum up Leon in a few words just would not do justice to him. Seriously, with the wit, charm and looks of a god, thereâs no-one that couldnât like him. His talents are limitless, and no matter what he does, he succeeds above and beyond expectations. Women throw themselves at his feet, begging him to even look at them. As it is, words canât describe how incredible a man he actually is.
...
In reality, Leon is a chauvinistic asshole. Heâs good looking and he knows it, maintaining a vain arrogance when it comes to appearance. But the cockiness doesnât stop there, as his absolute faith in his skills and talents often leads him to constant bragging and remarks of just how easy everything is. Around others, he tends to either talk himself up, talk them down, or flirt with the ladies in mostly degrading ways. Should things go wrong, Leon never claims responsibility, often blaming others or putting it off to âbeing unluckyâ. Despite the fact heâs an absolute jerk, he can be charming and polite when he wants, sourcing information or blending in with crowds as necessary â Itâs just around people he knows does he demand attention be focused on him. On his own, he can be a little brooding, but heâll quickly cover that up should someone approach him. Greedy and selfish, heâs not opposed to lying or stealing what he wants, or even overtly claiming a stake of what he wants no matter who he offends. After all, heâs a modern Adonis. He doesnât have to respect anyone lower than him â and thatâs everyone. Of course, thereâs the odd occasion where heâll need something from someone⊠In which case he tolerates being nice to them. Or at least, as arrogant as heâs able to get away with⊠Greedy, selfish, power-hungry and prideful, Leon is willing to do anything to get what he wants, and often can be quite possessive and stubborn, especially if someone questions his competence.
Also, thereâs a few people he respects that he might be nice to. Maybe. He probably wouldnât admit that. Additionally, he has a penchant for getting other people into trouble and spreading rumours. Itâs a nasty habit.
âȘ General Equipment âȘ
|Weaponry|
|Kusarigama|
The primary weapon of Leon, a Kusarigama is a weighted chain and Kama (Sickle-Like weapon) connected together. This weapon can fulfil a variety of purposes, the chain defensively or offensively used to tangle foes or their weapons, while the Kama can be used to deftly strike near or far foes with a carefully placed slash or throw. With deft spinning of the chain, it can be hard for anyone to close in safely. On the odd occasion, this weapon can also be used like a thrown bola to ensnare someoneâs legs and trip them. Additionally, a latch at the bottom allows for the attachment of alternate peripherals, whether that be a second Kusarigama, his Bladed Tonfa, or anything else with the universal connection. This weapon is typically coiled and attached up his sleeve, the blade portion of the Kama able to fold into the base for transport, allowing it to be drawn at a momentâs notice.
|Bladed Tonfa|
In the case of intense close combat, or should his Kusarigama be entangled with an opponent, Leon has access to a Bladed Tonfa sheathed near the back of his waist. Down his left arm he wears a metal plating should the blade be pushed back against him, but typically, the durable weapon will hold firmly against most melee weapons. Competent with a reverse grip, should their not be enough space to twirl his Kusarigama, this weapon also makes an appropriate substitute for close quarters. In short, this weapon is like a police nightstick⊠except sharp.
|Dagger|
Sometimes, a giant Kusarigama and a Bladed Tonfa are a bit conspicuous. For that casual assassination work, slipping out of bindings, or just when he gets annoyed by the weight of things, Leon can use his sleight of hand to retrieve this knife from one of his many hiding places, be that his shoe, thigh, sleeve⊠Wherever he manages to pull that thing from. It also makes mean work of vegetables at the cooking bench, and can be used as a party trick with knife games and juggling.
|Attire|
Leon isnât the kind to limit himself to one outfit, but given he didnât get a chance to bring much belongings with him, heâs limited to his basic outfit. That being, A bronze pair of goggles, a dusted beige scarf and shirt, brown jacket, and some loose baggy pants. A criss-cross of bands and belts hold his various belongings strapped to him, and on each hand, a simple pair of brown leather gloves.
|Kusarigama|
The primary weapon of Leon, a Kusarigama is a weighted chain and Kama (Sickle-Like weapon) connected together. This weapon can fulfil a variety of purposes, the chain defensively or offensively used to tangle foes or their weapons, while the Kama can be used to deftly strike near or far foes with a carefully placed slash or throw. With deft spinning of the chain, it can be hard for anyone to close in safely. On the odd occasion, this weapon can also be used like a thrown bola to ensnare someoneâs legs and trip them. Additionally, a latch at the bottom allows for the attachment of alternate peripherals, whether that be a second Kusarigama, his Bladed Tonfa, or anything else with the universal connection. This weapon is typically coiled and attached up his sleeve, the blade portion of the Kama able to fold into the base for transport, allowing it to be drawn at a momentâs notice.
|Bladed Tonfa|
In the case of intense close combat, or should his Kusarigama be entangled with an opponent, Leon has access to a Bladed Tonfa sheathed near the back of his waist. Down his left arm he wears a metal plating should the blade be pushed back against him, but typically, the durable weapon will hold firmly against most melee weapons. Competent with a reverse grip, should their not be enough space to twirl his Kusarigama, this weapon also makes an appropriate substitute for close quarters. In short, this weapon is like a police nightstick⊠except sharp.
|Dagger|
Sometimes, a giant Kusarigama and a Bladed Tonfa are a bit conspicuous. For that casual assassination work, slipping out of bindings, or just when he gets annoyed by the weight of things, Leon can use his sleight of hand to retrieve this knife from one of his many hiding places, be that his shoe, thigh, sleeve⊠Wherever he manages to pull that thing from. It also makes mean work of vegetables at the cooking bench, and can be used as a party trick with knife games and juggling.
|Attire|
Leon isnât the kind to limit himself to one outfit, but given he didnât get a chance to bring much belongings with him, heâs limited to his basic outfit. That being, A bronze pair of goggles, a dusted beige scarf and shirt, brown jacket, and some loose baggy pants. A criss-cross of bands and belts hold his various belongings strapped to him, and on each hand, a simple pair of brown leather gloves.
âȘ Abilities & Talents âȘ
|Natural Talents|
[Ambidextrous, Adroit, Adept Acrobat] â Leon has an amazing and uncanny talent for being physically capable. With an incredible sense of balance and spatial awareness, heâs quick with his hands and feet, and has put that to use learning a variety of tricks, acrobatics and the like (See Learned Skills)
[Savoir faire] â Able to think on his feet and respond appropriately to any situation, Leon is quick witted and street-smart, which is the only reason heâs survived as long as he has. Heâs verbally fluent, able to spin a sweet tale of lies without giving the slightest hint of a falsehood, selling ice to Eskimos.
[Infuriating] â Though less of a skill and more of a natural side-effect of being better looking then everyone and flaunting his superiority, it is very, very, easy for Leon to get under someoneâs skin.
|Learned Skills|
[Martial Arts - (Kusarigamajutsu)] â Leon has in most all aspects mastered his weapons, turning what would otherwise be a mouthy braggart into a dangerous foe. The discipline also helps him with his physical aptitude, making him fit and capable of fighting even without weapons â Though nowhere near as effective.
[Thieving] - A specialist in acquisitions of all kinds, Leon is a reputable and legitimate businessman. Or so he says. Pickpocketing, Lock-Picking, Burglary, Theft, Assassination, Forgery, Robbery, Con-work, Leon has been involved in most all the underside has to offer. Though he has a penchant for certain skills over others, heâs capable of each in his own right.
[Ninja-Like] â This skill is also a set, much like his thieving talents. Acrobatics, Stealth, Reflexes, Climbing, Sliding, Sneaking, Leon can capably slip in and out of the shadows with ease, maintaining silence on those âdelicateâ operations.
[Tricky] â Thievery is all well and good, but thatâs not quite as glamorous when no-one knows you did anything. That said, sometimes Leon gets his kicks through a little showmanship and sleight of hand. After all, a little magic makes for quite a distraction, and all it takes is a lapse of focus to make his main profession easier.
[Gift of the Gab] â When he wants to, Leon can really put his charisma to good use. He can smooth talk, source information, barter, all kinds of things. Of course, all of these depend on his mood, and quite often he can offend someone with his ego if the chatter goes on too longâŠ
âȘ Personal History âȘ
|Learned Skills|
|History|
|Early Childhood|
Leon Cowen began existence as an everyday child of a peasant. Such a life was as tough as can be expected, Leon learning the skills of his familyâs trade â That being, stealing whatever they could to get by. He was good at it â But never as talented as his older brother, which was always an area of frustration when his brother stole his earnings. It wasnât until the age of five or six was he given an opportunity for something greater. One day, while fetching apples from the trees in the nearby mountains, he stumbled across a monk, though he didnât quite know it at the time. Asking the man to assist him with retrieving the apples, Leon used the opportunity as a way to raid the manâs valuables, attempting to scamper off after claiming his prize. Once safely down the mountain, he found that his âearningsâ of the day, along with his knife were missing, the bag heâd managed to take from the man containing nothing but a map up the mountain. Curious, (And wanting his belongings back), Leon scaled the mountain, eventually locating a local monastery. After a lengthy discussion with the monk (who was also the leader of the group) Leon was given the opportunity to study and train as a disciple â on the condition that he forgo contact with his family. Crafty as ever in his youth, Leon agreed. After all, with free food, lodging, study, heâd get what he could out of the man and then return to his family when it suited him. Training under the masterâs tutelage, Leon learnt to read, write, and began training his spirit and mind. Though a child compared to the other students, he quickly learnt and surpassed all of them through his fiery competitive nature â Though this same trait, along with his ego were constantly scrutinised by his teacher. Indeed, Leonâs greatest vice was always his greed and pride; and though he was given many lessons on the problems with such sins, he never took them to heart.
|Teenage Years|
One day Leon finally overstepped his boundaries, being exiled from the monastery â Though he didnât entirely care too much by that point. He had what he wanted, and decided it was finally time to return to his family. What he found on his return surprised him a little. His brother had managed to join the elite guild of thieves âPhantom Deathâ, his mother and father having left to a better life with his brotherâs earnings, while his younger sister had begun her training amongst the secretive society. It seemed despite what he learned, he was still in his brotherâs shadow â and worse still, he had nothing to show for it. Demanding entry to the guild, Leon began working to earn his way up to the level of his brother, his training and talents proving him to be just as good as a number of their top agents. Still, if he wanted to surpass his brother, heâd have to do everything he had. Heâd never killed someone at the monastery â In fact, he was pretty sure it went against everything he was taught. Yet, driven by his inferiority complex and pride, Leon began taking on the darker tasks of his guild â Hits and Assasinations, highway robbery and muggings. Though he questioned his intents and reasoning, reflecting back on his teachings; nothing was going to sway him from his goal of surpassing his brother. Finally, he earned his way into an examination to become a Reaper â One of the head assassins of Phantom Death. His challenge: To face down his brother, one that he met with eager confidence. Despite all his skills and talents however, he stood no chance, his brother unleashing unearthly powers that no Cogni could possibly use. Kenley, his brother, had become a Gemaret â And his final recommendation to his colleagues was that without such powers, Leon was unfit to be called among the Reapers.
|To Present Day|
Beaten but still determined, Leonâs confidence would not be wavered. Pouring his time into attempting to find a gem to give him the power to match his brother, Leon continued his work in Phantom Death, looking to find anyone with information on such âmagicalâ jewels. For the most part, his leads were fruitless, lies or other misleading information leaving him frustrated. His latest job took him to a cargo ship, where apparently a âBeautiful Jewelâ was being kept aboard. Whether a Varian gem shard or simply a prized possession, Leon intended to take it for his own purposes. What he found was neither, discovering a young girl manacled and locked in a cargo crate. She was pretty, that was certain, but the information he was given indicated that a prized possession was being shipped off to be soldâŠ- Disgusted by what might have been occurring, along with awakening his inner morality and sympathy, Leon freed the girl, taking her back to what he believed to be the safety of the guild. Instead, it seemed heâd stumbled into something much bigger, the cargo ship belonging to the very guild he was a part of: Phantom Death. Ordered to return the girl for shipment, and met with nothing but derision and spite for his objections, Leon took the opportunity to escape with the girl known as Eve. Fleeing to the dock, Leon quickly âborrowedâ a vessel, though he wasnât exactly a sailor. Thankfully for him, he encountered a pair of individuals happy enough to overlook his âillegitimateâ method of claiming a sea vessel, assisting him in getting it out of port. Partially indebted to Tawny and Jasper, and with no real home to return to, Leon decided heâd continue to travel with them. After all, he felt a degree of responsibility to the amnesiac girl of Eve and his search to find a Varian gem would likely be more successful beyond the reach of Phantom Death.
|Early Childhood|
Leon Cowen began existence as an everyday child of a peasant. Such a life was as tough as can be expected, Leon learning the skills of his familyâs trade â That being, stealing whatever they could to get by. He was good at it â But never as talented as his older brother, which was always an area of frustration when his brother stole his earnings. It wasnât until the age of five or six was he given an opportunity for something greater. One day, while fetching apples from the trees in the nearby mountains, he stumbled across a monk, though he didnât quite know it at the time. Asking the man to assist him with retrieving the apples, Leon used the opportunity as a way to raid the manâs valuables, attempting to scamper off after claiming his prize. Once safely down the mountain, he found that his âearningsâ of the day, along with his knife were missing, the bag heâd managed to take from the man containing nothing but a map up the mountain. Curious, (And wanting his belongings back), Leon scaled the mountain, eventually locating a local monastery. After a lengthy discussion with the monk (who was also the leader of the group) Leon was given the opportunity to study and train as a disciple â on the condition that he forgo contact with his family. Crafty as ever in his youth, Leon agreed. After all, with free food, lodging, study, heâd get what he could out of the man and then return to his family when it suited him. Training under the masterâs tutelage, Leon learnt to read, write, and began training his spirit and mind. Though a child compared to the other students, he quickly learnt and surpassed all of them through his fiery competitive nature â Though this same trait, along with his ego were constantly scrutinised by his teacher. Indeed, Leonâs greatest vice was always his greed and pride; and though he was given many lessons on the problems with such sins, he never took them to heart.
|Teenage Years|
One day Leon finally overstepped his boundaries, being exiled from the monastery â Though he didnât entirely care too much by that point. He had what he wanted, and decided it was finally time to return to his family. What he found on his return surprised him a little. His brother had managed to join the elite guild of thieves âPhantom Deathâ, his mother and father having left to a better life with his brotherâs earnings, while his younger sister had begun her training amongst the secretive society. It seemed despite what he learned, he was still in his brotherâs shadow â and worse still, he had nothing to show for it. Demanding entry to the guild, Leon began working to earn his way up to the level of his brother, his training and talents proving him to be just as good as a number of their top agents. Still, if he wanted to surpass his brother, heâd have to do everything he had. Heâd never killed someone at the monastery â In fact, he was pretty sure it went against everything he was taught. Yet, driven by his inferiority complex and pride, Leon began taking on the darker tasks of his guild â Hits and Assasinations, highway robbery and muggings. Though he questioned his intents and reasoning, reflecting back on his teachings; nothing was going to sway him from his goal of surpassing his brother. Finally, he earned his way into an examination to become a Reaper â One of the head assassins of Phantom Death. His challenge: To face down his brother, one that he met with eager confidence. Despite all his skills and talents however, he stood no chance, his brother unleashing unearthly powers that no Cogni could possibly use. Kenley, his brother, had become a Gemaret â And his final recommendation to his colleagues was that without such powers, Leon was unfit to be called among the Reapers.
|To Present Day|
Beaten but still determined, Leonâs confidence would not be wavered. Pouring his time into attempting to find a gem to give him the power to match his brother, Leon continued his work in Phantom Death, looking to find anyone with information on such âmagicalâ jewels. For the most part, his leads were fruitless, lies or other misleading information leaving him frustrated. His latest job took him to a cargo ship, where apparently a âBeautiful Jewelâ was being kept aboard. Whether a Varian gem shard or simply a prized possession, Leon intended to take it for his own purposes. What he found was neither, discovering a young girl manacled and locked in a cargo crate. She was pretty, that was certain, but the information he was given indicated that a prized possession was being shipped off to be soldâŠ- Disgusted by what might have been occurring, along with awakening his inner morality and sympathy, Leon freed the girl, taking her back to what he believed to be the safety of the guild. Instead, it seemed heâd stumbled into something much bigger, the cargo ship belonging to the very guild he was a part of: Phantom Death. Ordered to return the girl for shipment, and met with nothing but derision and spite for his objections, Leon took the opportunity to escape with the girl known as Eve. Fleeing to the dock, Leon quickly âborrowedâ a vessel, though he wasnât exactly a sailor. Thankfully for him, he encountered a pair of individuals happy enough to overlook his âillegitimateâ method of claiming a sea vessel, assisting him in getting it out of port. Partially indebted to Tawny and Jasper, and with no real home to return to, Leon decided heâd continue to travel with them. After all, he felt a degree of responsibility to the amnesiac girl of Eve and his search to find a Varian gem would likely be more successful beyond the reach of Phantom Death.
