Jacian Dulaien

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DESCRIPTION
Jace's reflection has always been a dismal reminder that all he's ever had is half the story. It's always been an assumption that he must resemble his father more so than his mother, but she's still there, there are hints of her influence on him in his mannerisms, in the straight arc of his nose and the shape of his eyes. The color isn't hers though, large and expressive like hers, but not a dark blue like a restless sea under the roll of storm clouds, but a brown hue the deepest shade of the richest earth.

His sun-kissed olive skin suggests some mixed heritage, it's hue contrasted by the dark hair covering his scalp kept closely shaved with thicker sideburns growing into the prickly shadow of facial hair that darkens his chin and upper lip, lending a roguish quality to his features.

While Jace's style of dress leans toward the practical out of necessity, he is not without some extravagances. His left ear is pierced twice at the lobe, one small golden hoop and a stud forged of a punched-out section of a drake with polished edges. In addition, he has one tattoo, inked on the length of his inner forearm is the rough silhouette of a pale blue reef viper.

WARDROBE AND EQUIPMENT
Jace tends to garb himself in clothing of a practical nature most often in the styles of Hammerfell's sailors and dock workers. He favors unembellished shirts of breathable linen and loose-fit trousers that can be rolled to the knee and are secured about his waist with a simple sash from which two scabbards are looped through on either side of his hips housing a pair of crude daggers.

A short vest of light-weight leather is usually worn over his shoulders harboring pockets for small storage. It is rare to see him without a red scarf draped about his shoulders, often employed as a quick means of protection from sandstorms that frequent the lands around the city he calls home. His knee-high, soft leather boots provide more maneuverability than they do protection, when he bothers to wear any footwear at all.

VOICE
The man's voice is low, gravelly and modulated. His accent can be difficult to place for those without a trained ear as it has gained some variation due to his travels. Those familiar with Glenumbra may pick up on some traces of the dialect common to those born in the lower dregs of Daggerfall.

AESTHETICS

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DEMEANOR _.
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⬥ Exudes an innate, easy-going sort of confidence
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⬥ Quick to smile but not without a hint of cynicism or mischief
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⬥ Charming but roguish, dubious yet amicable company
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⬥ Ruthless and unafraid of practical violence

NATURE _.
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⬥ Self sufficient and adaptable; A survivor
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⬥ Restless; Full of wanderlust and a need to see the world
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⬥ Trust is hard to earn but will ensure boundless loyalty
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⬥ Practical Utilitarian; Either its useful or its garbage

EGO _.
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⬥ Content with his physical appearance
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⬥ Underestimates his own intellect, harbors some insecurity
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⬥ Tends to view his future as somewhat bleak
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⬥ Self worth tends to revolve around his more physical skillset

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⬥ Harbors disdain for those born wealthy and for nobility
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⬥ Generally apathetic and opportunistic regarding the war
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⬥ Openminded toward other races, religions and creeds
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⬥ Dog eat dog - take what you can, while you can

RELIGION
Though his beliefs center around the eight divines and in the Breton understanding of the forces of the light and the dark, Jace is no active worshipper and tends to view the gods as apathetic and distant. The nature of his upbringing can be hinted at in that he most commonly references Dibella, Kynareth and Zenithar in turns of phrase.

ETHICS
Moral absolutism is a luxury only afforded by those who have not had to scrape and toil to get by. Jace's sense of honor and rightness while innate, are often at odds with his pessimistic outlook of the world at large and his instinct to survive. Past betrayals have hobbled him to the point that his trust is hard earned but he has a reputation for loyalty, especially for pirating folk, that near goes unmatched.

VICES
Gambling, drinking, women - In that order. Throughout his life, keeping coin in his pocket has always been something he's struggled with as he is positively awful at managing his money despite his aspirations to make something better of himself.

GOALS AND MOTIVATIONS

⬥ Obtaining his freedom; Repay his debts and buy out his contract to Ahlaye T'erhtba; Get out of Abah's Landing for good.
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⬥ See the world and make his fortune. Find a new crew and once more take to the open seas.
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⬥ Find and destroy Captain Cranigh of the Bawdy Maiden along with the crew that betrayed him.
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⬥ Sort His Life; Buy a sea-worthy boat and make his money in a legitimate fashion.

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CURRENT STATUS
Jace is living under a form of indentured servitude to the merchant, fence and owner of Tava's Favor tavern and gambling hall, Ahlaye at'Erhtba out of Abah's Landing. She keeps him on a short leash, employing him as a door-man by day and her own personal enforcer by night. His familiarity with the pirates she often does her business with once made him seem a profitable acquisition but with his unruly behavior and worsening propensity to drink too much and too often, Ahlaye is rumored to have regretted her purchase.

The idea that he will ever make enough or work for her long enough to buy out his contract on his own is an obvious farce. Ahlaye tacks on every expense to his debt, lengthening the years he's expected to do her bidding with each passing day. His room and board are provided by her on loan, his meager allowance for the work done is just enough to keep him fed and what he does manage to squirrel away more often then not ends up spent at her tables.

FREQUENT HAUNTS
Often seen guarding the door of Tava's Favor during business hours though he is a familiar face amongst Abah's Landing's less reputable taverns and establishments during his few off-hours. Around the docks and sketchier areas of the small city, he's well known as Ahlaye's rabid dog, viewed by those who have incurred debts to her with trepidation.

HOME SWEET HOVEL For Jace, home has always just been wherever he can get a sound night's sleep but the only "affordable" option the man has these days is within a storeroom inside of his employer's tavern. Tucked behind a medley of stored goods and tools is a make-shift mattress of straw and rough fabric beneath rumpled blankets. A simple table and a pair of worn stools sits off to one corner, serving as a place for Jace to take his meals.