Appearance

Physical Description

Alzed is physically fit, and at 6' 2'', he looks powerful. A rough guess would place him around 200lbs, erring on a bit heavier. He walks with the deadly and confident air of a veteran soldier.

Body Features

He wears a tattoo of black triangles that ring both of his biceps.

Facial Features

Alzed is a well-groomed and stoic man, often wearing a stern face. He keeps his black hair shorn nearly to his skin and his face is clean-shaven (even when he's traveling).

Identifying Characteristics

Alzed wears a small-looped silver earring in each of his ears.

Physical quirks

He keeps his chin held a little too high when he talks to others.

Apparel & Accessories

Alzed favors short-sleeved linen shirts when he's not garbed in his battle gear. Perhaps it's so that tattoos that encirle is powerful arms are visible.

Mentality

Personal history

Alzed was the son of a merchant, but he day-dreamed of doing something more than the rather mundane and plush life successful merchanting provided.
 
Eventually, that, in addition to his love for horses, led him to join the military. As he had his own horse, he was welcomed into the Calishite Calvary. He did well there.
 
When he learned of an opportunity to sail across the sea to new locations as part of an exploration expedition, he made himself available and took it. They landed on the island of Illusk, which they had dubbed Calistan.
 
Unbeknownst to the Calishites, the Illuskans had taken residence on the island 5 years prior. Their first contact didn't happen until a year later after the Calishite landfall. For the next two years they scrimmaged. Commander Gaelin was an incredible captain and led them to great victories. Eventually, however, the Illuskans tracked down the Calishite army and put a stop to their raids once and for all...

Education

Alzed was raised as a merchant's son and learned about the important of working with others to get what you needed. It wasn't always about what you knew, but about who you were willing to talk to and what you were willing to work out with them.
 
He also has military training as a tactician and calvaryman.

Employment

He was first a Calishite soldier; a calvaryman officer. Second, explorer.
 
That's all changed now. Now he's making his own way in the world, unintentionally budding into an adventurer.

Accomplishments & Achievements

Survived the Calishite defeat to the Illuskans.
 
Slew his captor and survived a dragon attack.

Failures & Embarrassments

Failed to keep the Calishite forces present on the Island of Illusk. Fell to the Illuskan forces and became a slave.

Mental Trauma

Was a Prisoner of War and slave for seven months following the Calishite defeat on Illusk.

Intellectual Characteristics

Perseverence, Confidence, and Courage

Morality & Philosophy

People deserve respect and politeness though my friendship doesn't come easily. I've lost my closest friends to the Illuskans.
 
I do what I must and obey just authority.
 
My honor is my life.

person.sexuality

Straight, Heterosexual

person.gender_identity

Male

Known Languages

Common, Dwarvish

Personality

Motivation

Alzed is motivated by his honor, which was stained by his fearful flight from the red dragon attack on New Yartar. He'd abandoned his fellow Calishites that had been taken as slaves and prisoners by the Illuskans rather than slain.
 
He seeks stability. And the ability to enact judgment upon the Illuskans for what they'd done to his friends.

Quotes & Catchphrases

In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.

Savvies & Ineptitudes

Alzed has a bit of luck on his side when it comes to gambling--mostly with dice. He also knows good horse stock when he sees it.
 
He's not too familiar with magic and religion; he's also slow to pick up any game that doesn't involve dice. He doesn't exactly understand music nor does he really care to.
 
Alzed also is unfamiliar with most tools; his trade was of supply chain management. People. And notes. He didn't build or create things.

Likes & Dislikes

He disliked negotiating. That's part of the reasons why he left his father's trade and persued adventure instead.
 
Alzed loves horseback riding, gambling, and fighting.

Virtues & Personality perks

I'm always polite and respectful. I fulfill my responsibilities. I do what I must and obey just authority.

Vices & Personality flaws

If you're not a soldier, you're not really worth much of my time. I'll give you a moment of attention, but I need to be impressed before I'll lend weight to what you say.
 
I gamble.

Personality Quirks

I raise my chin a little too high when I talk to others. It's a little condescending.

Hygiene

I am well-dressed, well-groomed, and well-washed.

Social

Birthplace

Memnon

Current Residence

The Wilds of Illusk

Contacts & Relations

Dynaheir Rayida. An escaped Calishite woman he discovered outside of New Yartar. She and he are fleeing as far from that city as they can, together.
 
Commander Gaelin. Deceased. The Commander of the Calishite forces. Alzed respected him very much.
 
Al'Qadim. Calishite warrior. Last seen the day the dragon attacked New Yartar.
 
Othovir. Deceased. Manbreaker. Illuskan taskmaster. Slain by Alzed the day the dragon attack; he held the key to free Alzed from his bonds.

Honorary & Occupational Titles

Dispersed

Wealth & Financial state

He grew up well-off. One of the few successful middle-class families.
 
He's now beginning to discover what it means to be an adventurer. And how lucrative this type of work is.

Family Ties

Specific to Faerun.

Religious Views

Undecided.

Social Aptitude

Well-versed but lacks the heart of it. He prefers action to talk; unless it's for good boisterous fun.