I'm not sure if you guys are still accepting, but I'll still toss my hat into the ring just in case
Patroklos
"The Warrior-Bard"
General
Name: Patroklos
Sex: Male
Race: High Elf
Age: 72
Birthplace: Dragon Bridge, Skyrim
Afflictions: Lycanthropy
Affiliations: The Circle, The Companions, The Bard's College
Religion: Altmer Pantheon, namely Auri-El
Sexual Orientation: Bisexual
Appearance
Build: Tall and lean, his build allows for swift movement and enough range to swing a
blade
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 180 lbs
Hair: Well-Kept, Reddish Mohawk parted to the side
Eyes: Golden-Green
Noticeable Markings/Piercings: Scratch over the bridge of his nose, Golden Hoop Earrings
Equipment:
Armor/Clothing: Studded leather outfit both durable and comfortable enough to serve as Patroklos's armor and casual clothing.
Credit to Luddemann and his Bard Outfit mod)
Weapons/Skills:
- Skyforge Steel Sword with Falchion-esque tip
- Also can provide distraction with his singing/playing
The blade serves as his main form of offense, as his time with the Companions have allowed him to hone his skill with the sword. He relies on quick and nimble slashes alongside his playing ability to misdirect or soothe wild beats and other foes.
BackgroundInfo
Personality:
Upbeat and quite flamboyant, Patroklos is likely an Altmer most
Nords of Skyrim are not accustomed to coming across. He maintains a jovial and optimistic attitude, even during the most daunting of times, believing Skyrim is deserving of a bit of song and laughter amidst all the bloodshed and turmoil. He will happily play for any of his fellow companions, and takes pride in being the Companions's renowned songbird.
Likes: Music, Performing before large crowds, Spiced Wine, Apple Dumplings, fellow Companions, fellow optimists
Dislikes: Racists, Pessimists, Complete Silence, unwarranted criticism of his fighting/playing ability
Bio
Patroklos was born and raised in Dragon Bridge to two wealthy High Elves who had immigrated to the area in an attempt to flee religious persecution in Alinor brought on by the Aldmeri Dominion. A young Patroklos was always told this story of how they got to Skyrim, and dreamt of one day being skilled enough to defend his family should the Thalmor ever become an issue for them again. They were however generally safe, with all the
connections they had made to maintain an honest and hard-working living.
His mother was a renowned lute player back in Alinor, and as such Patroklos began developing a love for the musical arts in his late teenhood. The tales of how his mother would command the adulation and respect of an audience with her ballads motivated him to pack his bags and head for Solitude to
sign up with the Bard's College. With his mother's eight-stringed lyre at hand, he gained an easy understanding of basic musical structure and etiquette. He would eventually become Inge Six-Fingers's star pupil, and began playing for high lords, and on one special occasion even for Jarl Elisif of Solitude.
Upon graduation from the College, he would set out to perform, but still felt as though something had been missing. He would reminisce of the days he vowed to eventually become a warrior to be able to defend his family should the need arise. Even though the Thalmor no longer sought out his family, he still longed to be on the battlefield, actually taking part in the glory he would constantly sing about in his songs. With the
money he had made, he made the trip to Whiterun to enlist with the Companions of Jorrvaskr to make this childhood dream a reality.
As a a companion, it took him a few years to get his footing, and to shake off
the image that he was just some hopeful, in-out of his head bard. He would finally join the Circle about 4 years in, finally obtaining the respect of his fellow companions as their "Warrior-Bard".
Color (if accepted): Thisss