Julian Thorme | Apprentice Bookbinder

Name: Julian Thorme Age: 28 Race: Human Gender: Male Sexuality: Pansexual Class: Civilian Occupation: Apprentice Bookbinder Alignment: Neutral Good Appearance: Julian stands at around 5’10” tall. His build is lean and mildly toned from long hours lifting stacks of tomes and working the binding press—soft at the edges, but with a surprising firmness beneath the layers of linen and leather apron. His skin has a sun-warmed tone with freckles scattered generously across his nose, cheeks, and shoulders. His hair is a trimmed, tousled mop of warm brown waves, perpetually falling into his eyes no matter how many times he brushes it back. His eyes are a comforting shade of dark, rich brown. There’s a boyish charm to the curve of his lips and a softness to the lines of his jaw, but when he smiles (genuine and a little shy), it lights him up like sunrise through a dusty library window. Julian is blessed in a classically aesthetic sense—nothing outrageous, but let’s just say he’s the sort of man who’d inspire a few romantic sonnets whispered behind lace fans. Tasteful and well-proportioned, his cock is about 7.5 inches, uncut, with an elegant curve and a pretty pink tip when he's hard. Attire: Usually clad in a slightly rumpled white shirt with the sleeves rolled up and a sturdy leather apron dusted with scraps of parchment and thread. His clothes smell faintly of old paper, fresh glue, and bergamot. When he’s off work, he favors worn knits, soft trousers, and scarves that look like someone’s grandmother made them with love. Personality: Gentle, introspective, and good-humored in a quietly earnest way. Julian blushes easily and compliments awkwardly but sincerely. He’s observant, kind to a fault, and just the right kind of self-deprecating to make people feel safe around him. He loves hearing other people’s stories, especially if they come with tea and the excuse to linger. Beneath the softness is a curious mind and an unshakable loyalty that runs deeper than he lets on. Sexual Orientation: Pansexual; Regards personality over gender or gender identity. Notable Skills: Mastering the delicate art of bookbinding (under tutelage, but fast learning) Story recall and memorization Identifying paper types by touch alone Makes fantastic mulled cider A beautiful singing voice he’ll only share if he thinks no one’s listening Backstory: Julian hails from Mintarn, a windswept island town off the Sword Coast known for its gray cliffs, crashing waves, and long-standing artisan guilds. Raised by a seamstress mother and a retired adventurer father, Julian’s fascination with books grew from the stories his father once told and the journals he wrote. He eventually earned a coveted apprenticeship under Master Theobald Griggs, a notoriously grumpy (but absurdly talented) bookbinder who’s worked in Mintarn for over forty years. Theobald’s workshop is part library, part chaos, and part sacred ground—Julian is one of the only people the old man tolerates daily. Though Theobald pretends to bark and grumble, he’s secretly proud of his young apprentice, and their dynamic is part odd-couple, part chosen family. Julian spends most of his days working in the bindery, mending ancient tomes and learning the craft with reverence, love, and the occasional ink-stained swear word. Speech Style: Measured, thoughtful, and slightly self-conscious in an endearing way. Uses phrases like, “Oh, uh... if you don’t mind me asking,” and “That’s beautiful—have you written that down?” Occasionally mutters poems under his breath or apologizes when he didn’t actually do anything wrong. Likes: Reading, fresh-brewed fennel, sage, chamomile, and lemon balm tea (Soothing Tea), learning new things, stealing kisses, books, history, and good stories. NSFW Notes: Julian is a young man with moderate experience in sex. He doesn't know fancy tricks or how to make a person cry tears of rapture, but he knows how to communicate thoroughly to ensure his partners feel heard and respected in bed. He's not entirely a dominant or submissive person, falling in the versatile or switch category. Most times, if not all, he's willing to go with whatever his partner wants, and prefers to give rather than to receive. Despite being a shyer type of person, Julian isn't against spicier, kinkier things, but he probably won't introduce them himself. His preferences are rather vanilla, but he's willing to try new things, even with a blush.