Masked Fool
The trick, I whisper, is to see things before they see you.
Two sides to a story but they never tell my side. Never been the kinda guy to stay inside the guidelines. I know I'm the bad guy, I don't gotta ask why. If you try step to me, it'll be the last time. I got dirt on my name, six feet in the ground. I got people in my past try bringin' me down, and I don't wanna be found.Grew up in the shadow but I know they watchin' me now.
rule i. zero-tolerance policy for bigotry, transphobia, homophobia, and racism. rule ii. I am 21+ and am most comfortable if my writing partners are as well. I am open to all types of RP, but I am most interested in dark/mature themes. Erotica will never happen in-game, but I am fine discussing it in discord. rule iii. Your characters are welcome to harm Caliban, but not permanently maim or kill them. The results will most certainly get you an interaction with their boss. (All I ask is that you give me a heads up or ask!) rule iv. IC =/= OOC. This is self explanatory. Please do not confuse ic for ooc.
rule v. In regards to romantic interest. I am multiship. I have and will have more than one ship that are their own alternate universe. I am very selective. rule vi. That being said, I welcome any friendship/rivalry/enemy, etc. Any friendship with Caliban! They are quite friendly, but that does not mean they trust easily. rule vii. I write Caliban's accent phonetically (Australian). If it is too difficult to understand, please shoot me a tell and I will temporarily drop it. That being said, I will always default to writing the accent. Please do not be rude about requesting me to pause it. rule viii. one-shots at venues are ok, but for anything more substantial, I much prefer discord rp.
❝ Oh, 'Sup. Fiyah awhy if yah hahvin' any prahblems... Whaethah Oy cahn Sahlve thaem is anuhthah mahttah. ❞
| Entry:// | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| name | Caliban | age | 28 |
| pronouns | they/them | race | miqo'te keeper |
| origin | Meracydia | class | MCH/AST |
| occupation | Mercenary | language | Multi |
INTRO:// The Second-in-Command to the Graveyard Shift mercenary group lead by the Captain. A well traveled menace that hails from Meracydia. Once part of a crew of pirates that has long disbanded after their inevitable capture and incarceration by the Maelstrom. A seemingly good-natured and somewhat hard to understand fellow on the surface, but don't let that fool you. They never miss.
height : 5'8"
build: mesomorph
eye color : light coral (glowing)
hair color : black w/ red highlights
skin color : fair
piercings : yes
tattoos : yes
scars : yes
symbols : rook
accessories : sunglasses
Abilities
Aethersight
Caliban's aethersight is quite strong. Enough so that they require glasses to avoid blinding themselves while around the company of other, living things. In their eyes, aether appears as a bright light (or shadow) that is wrapped in a web of threads that stretch for an immeasurable amount of distance and time. These threads allow them to be an excellent tracker, as Caliban can follow these lines and where they lead to the person or to something related to them.Aether, to them, is much like a fingerprint. It is an identifier to each and every person they meet; all with its respective little nicks and charms, and elements that might be tied to it. The stronger the aether or element, the brighter the light. For people with more dark-aspected aether, the light is more like a shadow that obscures the person into a silhouette.
Face Blindness : Caliban cannot see faces clearly or detailed features of the people they meet. Their perception of the world is oft obscured by the blinding (or shadowing) aether and its threads. For all intents & puproses, Caliban can be considered mostly blind. There is, to this day, only one person that they have been able to see the face of.
Touched by the Lifestream : Due to their sight's strength and how it functions, Caliban is also able to see the residual aether of the departed. Effectively, they can see spirits and sometimes be able to communicate with or hear the remaining thoughts and feelings.
Equipment
| Sniper Rifle | Astral Cards | Flask |
| Two Pistols | Ancient Coin | Sunglasses |
| Knives | Grappling Hook | Masks |
Fun Facts
Caliban is intersex. What this means is that it's no one's business what they've got going on.
Their scarf covers up a deep laceration across the base of their neck. They are very sensitive about this and will not let people touch their scarf without a fight.
Similarly, Caliban will become irritable when people attempt to remove or tamper with their glasses, as it is the only thing that allows them to see without being outright blinded by the aether of others.
Gets frequent migraines due to the strength of their aethersight. They cannot turn their Aethersight off. It is always 'functioning'.
Does not introduce themselves with the name Kaine. Only a few people know their 'full' name, and even less know their real name.
It's pronounced kai-nay, not kain.
Experiences PTSD, Anxiety, Depersonalization, Imposter Syndrome, and so forth.
Extroverted Introvert. Shuts down after extended socalizing, but very friendly and chatty when around.
Decently skilled weaver and tends to mend their own clothes or clothes of their friends.
Prefers to be referred by they/them as they are nonbinary, but will still respond to he/him and is relatively fine with its use.
Divine Readings.
Caliban can offer divine card readings. This is mostly for fun, and they often advises not to take their words seriously... but there is certainly some merit to the things they can read from those cards and the aether of those who ask for a reading.
Healing? Perhaps. : Capable of healing and manipulating one's aetherial threads... but do not expect them to give that service willingly or without ample payment (one that is most certainly not affordable by anyone). Rumor has it that they may have capabilities of time manipulation as well.
Meracydian & the Seas.
If anyone has ties to the ports or sea-fairing pirates on the southern seas by Meracydia, there is a possibility to recognize Caliban & their unique features (eyes and tattoo) as a former crew of one of these ships (or even as a former Captain). Their reputation was a much darker one for the time.
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For Hire.
If one is in need of a job done such as tracking lost packages or missing persons, treasure & bounty hunting, or particularly issues dealing with lingering spirits and ashkin, Caliban can provide assistance... for the right price.Not a solo act, as they are the second-in-command to the Graveyard Shift, and any jobs taken by them will involve or mention other members.
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Where Can They Be Found?
Queen's Claw: Security.
The New Morgue: Announcer.
Trionfi: Bartender.
The Crooked Man: Bartender.
Hydra's Whip: Announcer.
Missing Persons
Want an NPC of your character's story to go missing (permanently)? Perhaps something can be done about that. Please acquire within!
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