Fenris

Fenris is an elven warrior and fugitive slave from Tevinter. As a result, he is extremely distrustful of mages, and is more than happy to help fellow slaves. Fenris has traits typical of many elves: long and pointed ears, wide eyes, an angular face, and a slighter build than that of a human. While he's no taller than the average elf, he seems lanky by comparison. What sets him apart is also the very thing that makes him a hunted man; much like a spider's web, lyrium tattoos range the length of Fenris' body, starting below his lower lip and spreading down his neck, arms, and chest. Where exactly they stop isn't clear, hidden behind the bulk of his armor. Dark and jagged, this armor is reinforced with lyrium. The tips of his gauntlets curl into something like claws, cruel and undoubtedly painful when making impact with (or through) flesh. The greatsword Lethendralis is his blade of choice. Once a slave of a Tevinter magister called Danarius, Fenris is covered in a series of lyrium-infused markings, which grant him the unnatural ability to phase through solid objects, which is somehow connected to the Fade. Fenris often uses this ability as a weapon, phasing through individuals and solidifying, killing them instantly. However, these markings are also extremely sensitive, and touching them often results in physical discomfort. Because of this, he has an aversion towards being touched. However, the experiments performed on him also caused him to lose all of his memories. He fled to Kirkwall as a fugitive, hunted by the soldiers of his former master. Being a former slave himself, Fenris is happy to help slaves flee their masters or kill the ones who hold onto their chains. But due to his unpleasant experience with the Tevinter Magisters, he is extremely distrustful of mages, even friendly ones. He feels that they would do anything for power, and will inevitably succumb to the temptations that demons and blood magic has to offer. Fenris is neither talkative nor all that friendly. At first. He’s initially very blunt in group conversations, not often speaking unless spoken to and even then he’s very short with his responses, relying on deadpan humor and sarcasm. Because of these, he’s usually perceived as angst ridden and broody, when in reality he does NOT consider himself either of those things and can be rather put out if someone implies otherwise. In fact, he considers his silence and lack of expression a sign of content. But he’s not without his moods. He’s either very resentful of his own darker moods, or still so unused to being a free man that he feels like he should apologize for almost every outburst he feels is, “his fault/his problems.” Or some combination of the two. But Fenris is in no way a doormat for it, however. He is still very passionate about his worldly views, and doesn’t shy away from defending his opinions when he feels he is in the right. Even if his last word comes off as harsh or even cruel- he doesn’t spare feelings and others find it difficult (but importantly, not impossible) to sway towards the alternative. Although he's able to speak multiple languages, Fenris cannot read. In combat, he can often be heard muttering phrases in Arcanum. His lyrium markings are a constant source of pain, even more so when directly touched or in contact with magic. Given the circumstances of his life, Fenris feels little to no kinship with elven culture (City or Dalish) but will still speak out against racism all the same.