A nobleman banished from a distant realm, trained to lurk in the shadows of courts.
Carmen, a nobleman banished in a distant kingdom wearing the masquerade of a horticulturist, wandered the earth in search of a cure for a loved one. His travels led him to a lone inn, where he caught word of a grand city which held the answers he needed. Ephyrae.
- Age
- 42
- Gender
- Male
- Eyes
- Purple
- Hair
- Crimson
- Skin Tone/Pigmentation
- Pale green
- Height
- 5'10"
- Weight
- 165
Appearance
Physical Description
His many years of travelling has gifted him with a lean and hardy physique.
Identifying Characteristics
Crimson, leafy hair accompanied with purple eyes.
Apparel & Accessories
A worn black coat with a torn outline on the chest.
A pendant holding a dark red, translucent pearl under his shirt. It has a pulsating glow, like a beating heart.
Mentality
Personal history
Carmen's past remains mostly untold and secretive. What is known is he's originally a blue blood, trained in espionage and intrigue. The details regarding his banishment two decades ago are unknown, but since then he has been pursuing an alleged cure for someone he holds dear. He uses his skills to cause 'unfortunate illnesses' for his livelihood, and to finance expeditions. He currently uses his knowledge regarding botany to disguise himself as a horticulturist, while he gathers ingredients for poisons, and literature for the cure. The exact reason for his arrival in Ephyrae is unknown, but it's almost certainly about the cure he seeks.
Education
Carmen has significant knowledge of alchemy from his upbringing, alongside with espionage and intrigue. He was also taught close-quarters combat, for when plans fall through.
Employment
Carmen is currently seeking employment, believing that the nobles of this city will be in need of his prescriptions.
Morality & Philosophy
While Carmen has no troubles ending a life, his people's culture and strict honor-code has left its mark, and refuses to double cross his clients unless it's life or death.
Personality
Motivation
Carmen's motivation is to find a cure for a loved one's illness. The details and nature regarding this ailment are unspecified.
Likes & Dislikes
Carmen initially pretended to be a horticulturist, but has since become fascinated in its study, particularly with flowers.
He has a strong dislike of traitors.
Social
Current Residence
Ephyrae
Contacts & Relations
Someone he simply refers to as 'The Raven'. He says he holds them close to his heart.
Family Ties
Carmen evades questions about his bloodline like the plague.
Social
Current Residence
Ephyrae
Contacts & Relations
Someone he simply refers to as 'The Raven'. He says he holds them close to his heart.
Family Ties
Carmen evades questions about his bloodline like the plague.