At A Glance
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NAME
Maxie
...??? mac Raulf, Son of Raulf
Maxie's given name was taken from him (meaning the name Maxie will not actually work in name related spells and will also be considered a lie by some forms of magic). It isn't something he can remember himself and he is technically nameless, regardless of what he uses to replace it. Is otherwise in possession of a patronymic byname, but he never had an inherited family surname. They were not commonly used in his time.
The name 'Maximilianus' was chosen as a replacement after his was ritually taken, but he never uses this full name, seeming attached only to the sound at the beginning; he will accept any variation of the name when written, e.g. Maxey, Macksey, etc.
NICKNAMES
Max, Mac, Mack
..."Herr Hahn" (Arron)
ALIASES
...Mr. Rosewood, Robert, Mallalieu...
There have been quite a few used over the past decade as he's tried out new names and attempted to keep to himself. They are just as meaningless as the name Maxie.
SEX
Male
AGE
Forties
...49; born in late spring of the year 1247 in a tiny town called Mereydewe, during the latter half of May.
Is in remarkably good shape and doesn't seem to be in any state of decline - certainly aging, but aging well enough and still full of vim and vigor. The appearance of his age is apparent in his features, but it often seems superficial in the way he behaves.
SPECIES
RACE
Norse-Gael
...Maxie hails from the Northwestern Highlands of what would be early Scotland or the 'Kingdom of Alba' during the 13th century. An Albannaich Highlander and a Scandinavian Scot - better known in his time as a Gallgoídil (foreigner Gael) - he has equally strong ties to both the Norse and Gaelic sides of his heritage. While his mother tried to pass down what little remained of the Pictish identity that ran through her veins, it was already something being lost to time.
ETHNICITY
Scottish-English
...Maxie only spent the first sixteen years of his life in Scotland. While that upbringing is still within him and easy enough to deduce, the next seventeen were largely spent in England when not traveling Europe, where over time he developed a bit of a mingled accent and lost much of his childhood conditioning. Maxie was born a Scot of mixed heritage, but is by all means just as much culturally English.
HEIGHT
6'4
WEIGHT
245 lbs / 111kg
......if one were to eyeball him and attempt to make an educated guesstimate, that is. If someone were to actually try and move him however, they'll find his mass seemingly much denser than it should be.
EYES
Dark Blue
...A very deep dark blue that appears nearly black at a distance. There is a curious shaded nature to his eyes, which one might take for eyeliner - but the rims of his eyes are in fact pigmented.
The whites of his eyes are clear most of the time, but only fully when he is entirely calm - depending on his state of mind, his eyes supernaturally brighten with light and limbal rings notably darken and expand to take up his entire sclera.
HAIR
Auburn | Silver
...A deep red-brown with silver extending from his temples, very thick and windblown with low waves when long. A pair of prominent, slightly hooked eyebrows nearly solid silver in tone; they're only getting shaggier with age and nowhere is thinning to be had. If anything his hair is getting thicker and healthier with age, if gradually draining of color (faded to blond between what is still red and what has gone fully silver). It's also remarkably soft, suspiciously more like fur on his body. There is a distinct widow's peak in his hairline and the length of his hair varies dramatically, growing rapidly after being cut.
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The Wild Man
An indistinct beast man, hominid appearance primeval and in many ways reminiscent of distant ancestors. A steeper slouch and altered leg structure is apparent, teeth predatory and lower jaw tusked, feet prehensile and body covered in fur. These bestial features vary at their level of exaggeration in accordance to his mood and need for food, but as the years pass he seems less and less human. -
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Hair:
full beard, varies
is currently sporting short cropped hair and a rather well maintained beard for a wild man, which grows long and shaggy quite rapidly (as does the rest of his hair) - the state varies, especially when maintaining human formBuild:
muscular, athletic, unhumana distinct primate stoop and accompanying muscular build, forearms and thighs particularly thick compared to a human manPosture:
stooped, bowlegged, militarythere is a distinct simian mannerism to his movements, bowed legs and round shouldered slump giving him a natural shifting swagger; the length of his arms and digits seem ever so slightly exaggerated and his fingers distinctly curl at rest - however, regardless of how his anatomy forcefully curves, he tends to stand at attention and express disciplined habitsComplexion:
...an altered pelvis and leg structure means he isn't the quickest or most graceful runner - at least not on two limbs
fair, wrinkled, warm, heavily freckledan uneven and weather worn face, fair-skinned with a light ruddy wash - rather prone to flaking and harsh sunburn; a pattern of heavy freckling covers his entire body - splashed absolutely all over, varied spots and speckles and smears of pigmentation are spray painted across his features sporadically, in some places clustering - like the river of congested freckles crossing the bridge of his nose between cheekbones; there are numerous and varied scars across his body to indicate he is no stranger to hard living and conflict (see below)Scent:
pungent, masculine, smokera bold earthy musk of old copper and sweat mingled with the lingering of pipe herbs and mint; while he grooms often and tries to make use of more pleasant scents to mask his own, his body odor can be quite strong
Notable Features
- A build more akin to ancient apes than modern man, with longer arms and shorter legs, digits naturally curling at rest and posture slouched; the bowlegged swagger that accompanies is something a glamour cannot hide.
- A bowlegged and only semi-upright stance, meaning he tends to switch between bipedal and quadrupedal posture depending on the situation. While he spends most of his time upright, it is with a notable hunch and he is more capable of speed and athletic finesse on all fours.
- A pair of oversize and rather curiously shaped ears with a notable point - they are also quite mobile!
- A body covered in hair that grows at a rapid rate. When he doesn't take care to keep up with trimming he quickly ends up looking like a classical illustration of a wild man. A lot of time is spending grooming.
- A flattened nose with slit-like nostrils somewhere between cat and ape.
- A jaw full of strong and rather bestial yellowed teeth with distinct orclike lower tusks. The dental structure is not entirely hominid, with gaps opposite of tusks on upper jaw.
- The nails of his hands and feet are pigmented and nearly black - some might think he paints them, but this is not the case! They are not true claws, but they are rather thick and tend to get long quickly like his hair.
- The wide limbal rings of his eyes consume the white of his sclera.
- The dark blue of his eyes lighten with a supernatural glow in response to strong emotional states.
- There is a dark pigmentation to the rim of his eyelids, giving him a haunted look akin to eyeliner.
- What was once a sea of freckles becomes more mottled splotches of pigmentation, splashed everywhere save palms and soles.
- A long, strong tail that aids in balancing his awkward gait - his tailbone extends at least six inches even when he is trying his best to appear human, at shortest comparable to the tail of a dog (albeit largely hairless and far more flexible). When necessary he uncomfortably wraps and binds this appendage to keep it concealed.
(X-Men First Class)
- While he has a hard enough time hiding his tail when maintaining human form, he also tries to conceal the fact that his feet have the dexterity of other apes - a smaller heel, more flexible midfoot, and a grasping big toe. It's notable he only has one pair of boots - finding ones that fit comfortably is rather difficult as he wears a large, unnaturally wide size.
- A build more akin to ancient apes than modern man, with longer arms and shorter legs, digits naturally curling at rest and posture slouched; the bowlegged swagger that accompanies is something a glamour cannot hide.
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Compassionate, Honest, Kind, Sporting, Good Humored, Loyal, Courageous
Adventurous, Instinctual, Passionate, Bold, Stubborn, Dauntless, Superstitious
Insecure, Moody, Paranoid, Conflicted, Stressed, Hungry
A man of quiet intensity and bold action - among the first to act and the last to quit, but otherwise an individual who tends to keep to himself. While introverted he is a distinct presence with clear experience: yet with his strength comes the sense of something always being kept in check, a tension that adds an uncertain and strained edge to his mannerisms. While outwardly calm and collected, he simmers with a raw energy and passion just beneath the surface. When it comes to his feelings he wears his heart on his sleeve, poor at repressing them and honest to a fault - an absolutely terrible liar. In general he is rather amiable if taciturn, friendly while not the type to ask too many questions or share too much, of a mind that everyone's business is their own. Is primarily driven by compassion and a desire for justice, frequently cracking jokes in an attempt to raise morale in others. Unfortunately, he is also increasingly paranoid and internally conflicted. A big heart often at odds with a big appetite.
Personality Type:ISFJSpeech and Voice:
warm, baritone, smoker; scottish gaelic and middle english dialect(s)A soft and somewhat monotone grumble with a faint slur due to his teeth. A friendly and open baritone when speaking, but when he raises his voice it can become intensely stern and turn into quite the overbearing boom. There is a measured confidence to his warm words and rolled r's, but the tone carries with them a wistful sigh. While his accent is distinctly of Scottish ilk, it stems from an archaic Gaelic that is often mistaken as Irish. The highland tones are layered with a dialect of early Middle English and there are distinct Scandinavian influences in the undercurrents. The normally suppressed Scottish tone tends to be much more noticeable when his emotions run rampant or when he is around other native speakers.Languages (spoken):"Common", Middle English, Scottish Gaelic, Old Norse, and some Norn - less proficient in Early Modern Irish, Scots English, Old French, Welsh (very minimal), and Vulgar 'Veil' Latin (as spoken in Trivantis). Is able to understand a few other languages as a result of what he knows, such as Manx. Is also able to communicate basics in (an unspecified fantasy form of) sign language. It is often that Middle English slips into his use of Common: while he still uses Gaelic terminology from time to time, it is highly infrequent and usually exclamations drawn from old memory.Languages (written):Primarily writes in Medieval Latin and Middle English.Mannerisms:
polite, amiable, honest, animalisticWhile rather well-mannered for the most part, he does have a few distinct tendencies: standing to avoid less sturdy furniture, frequently scratching at itches, rubbing the back of his neck to relieve tension, sniffing at the air, taste-testing questionable items (sometimes even eating them), and staring at others. It is a struggle for him to maintain full composure all of the time.Likes:eating (perpetually hungry and compulsively snacking), smoking (tobacco, cannabis and whatever fantasy alternatives might exist), chew sticks, mornings and waking up early, hunting, hiking, vigorous exercise, animals (especially dogs), kids, dragons, unicorn, being fatherly and protective, helping those in need, warmth / fire (can often be found near fireplaces), weaponry, the occasional book, good company, exploring, patrolling, climbing to high places, naps after meals, groomingFavorite Foods:red meat, raw eggs (especially of magical creatures), raw viscera, bloodwyne, in general nutrient or magic rich substancesDislikes:injustice, oppression, cruelty, abuse, zealots, tyrants, liars (and having to lie), slavery (no tolerance), deep water, wet weather, boats, being out of smoke, tasks requiring delicate motor skills, his darker impulses, not especially fond of birds (particularly seabirds and waterfowl)Distrusts:deities (severe distrust), politicians, nobles, vampiresVices:smoking (too much), eating (all day and all night)Hobbies:training, hiking, exploring, hunting, making toys, feastingAfflictions:"therianthropy", hypermetabolism (with associated hunger pangs and headaches), myopism (can't see well far, benefits greatly from glasses, and does not have night vision), insomnia (seems to prefer naps), motion sickness at sea, and the occasional uncontrollable rippling of the flesh -
The Human
(when wearing a glamour or maintaining more human form)
A form that Maxie can no longer maintain without magical or dietary assistance. The nature of being a 'wild' man informs his being to the extent that taking full human form has become next to impossible, making a reliance on strong glamour spells crafted by others necessary. -
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Scars and Modifications
- There are the shadows of many of old injuries scattered across his body (now largely hidden under hair) - the majority of these wounds seem to have been caused by tooth and claw, but there are plenty by blade and otherwise to accompany them. They are typically hidden under all the hair.
- The soles of his feet and hands are notably calloused and scarred - his hands seem to be prone to cuts and burns, where he actually lacks some degree of feeling in both. In particular his fingertips are very scarred (making some finer tasks difficult).
- What looks to be several sets of puncturing fang marks near his neck.
- A wide, encircling 'ring' scar on his left ring finger - somewhat indented and appearing to have been a burn.
- A set of claw marks on upper right arm and shoulder with accompanying bite scars.
(from a tussle with a werewolf named Berry during a New Year's Super Wolf Moon)
- A complex tapestry of layered puncture wounds and gashes covers his back, but the lower is particularly gouged with long, deep claw marks, with dimples in his shoulders from where other claws punctured.
(from a werecat named Senna while protecting others from their first shift)
- ...A tattoo of a crying 'eye' showcasing lunar cycles and crescents on right ankle.
- There are the shadows of many of old injuries scattered across his body (now largely hidden under hair) - the majority of these wounds seem to have been caused by tooth and claw, but there are plenty by blade and otherwise to accompany them. They are typically hidden under all the hair.
