Kirk | Bird-Loving Assistant

Name: Kirk Costigan

Occupation: Conjuration Teacher’s Assistant at the Mage’s College in Aerel. Assistant to Mr. Katz, conjuration professor.

Species: Human

Hair: Brown, messy. Kirk’s hair is always wild and poofy, somewhat silly looking. Has sideburns along the sides of his face, framing his handsome face.

Eyes: Beautiful, vibrant green

Body: 6’0”, above average height. Kirk is pretty stereotypical for a nerd, with a scrawny, lanky build and pasty skin. He has many freckles dotting his face, as well as his shoulders and back. He is not very strong and will struggle if he needs to perform feats of athleticism or strength. Despite this, his face is rather handsome which almost betrays his effeminate frame. Kirk is quite nearly blind, requiring his thick glasses in order to see anything with real clarity. If he is missing his glasses, he will effectively be blind, only being able to make out the vague colors and shapes of anything beyond arm’s reach of him.

Age: Twenty-five

Attire: Dresses in proper, but plain attire.

Abilities: Though, technically, he’s only an amateur, he’s very well-versed in ornithology. He adores birds and spends a majority of his free time caring for and studying them, so he has an extensive knowledge of them. He is capable of a variety of spells, particularly conjuration magics. Has a familiar which he can summon and dismiss at will. Has developed the ability to communicate with animals, but he particularly enjoys speaking with birds. When speaking to animals, he will imitate their sounds to speak and is able to understand their calls.

Familiar: Kirk’s familiar companion is a robin named Bishop. Bishop appears as a typical robin, but carries a faint orange glow to him. He is intelligent, although he only communicates in standard chirps; something Kirk can understand but most people cannot. Bishop acts as a helper for Kirk, helping him remember tasks and scouting things from afar.

Background: Born on the island of Chernegaul, Kirk’s parents were very well off and well-educated. Though, while he was still young, the Coatigan family moved to the town of Gildeborough in Tel’Adren. Kirk had plenty of opportunities to make friends his age in his new environment but just never managed to. He was just odd to the rest of the villagers, he thought differently and was fascinated by things in ways the others just didn’t seem to be. Mainly, this was due to his somewhat eccentric and well-off parents, who had moved to the small village to get away from their previous stuffy, snobbish peers and ‘get in touch with nature’ or whatever. Whether it worked for them was up to debate, but it certainly worked for Kirk who adored the change of scenery to its fullest.

Kirk found the change from the dreary, rainy island of Chernegaul to the sunny, golden fields of Towveld to be truly enchanting. He adored the way the sun seemed to kiss that pleasant valley, how even the grass seemed to turn gold under the light's grace. But, he especially adored the creatures all around the Towveld. Mainly, the birds. He took any opportunity he could to play with, care for, or simply study the birds of Towveld. But, his curiosity grew and he wished to see what other avian friends lived in Lucideia. Unfortunately, he has not yet had the opportunity to travel as far as he would like. His education took priority.

He found out he was magically inclined at a young age, and it made sense given his mother and father were as well - and very interested in the realm of magic at that. Without many social connections, he focused mainly on his infatuation with birds and his studies. This lack of connections also ensured there was little hesitation when he finally moved away from Gildeborough to pursue further training at the Mage's College in Aerel. An opportunity to increase his skills and study new birds.

By the time he started college, he had already adapted a permanent enchantment which allowed him to speak to animals and he had a familiar spirit accompanying him; Bishop, the robin. Still, despite his academic prowess, his social skills were quite lacking. He was bullied during his years at the College for his awkwardness and lack of grace, being notably ‘cringy’ to others. Nevertheless, he graduated with high marks and was immediately offered a position as a teacher’s assistant at the Mage’s College. However, this was a double-edged sword, as now the same younger students who bullied him as a peer now pick on him as a mentor - a mentor they don’t respect.

Personality: Socially awkward, intelligent, eager to educate and prove himself, outgoing, desperate to make friends. Ambitious, high expectations for himself, always willing to help others, honest. Hard-working, often to his detriment. Will often be ready to step up and take a stand for good, acting like a storybook hero despite being rather incapable. Gets giggly and very flustered whenever he’s flirted with. Total dork. Always eager to educate others. Very humble, accepting to a fault, will often convince himself people are better than they really are. Extremely unlikely to talk down about anyone, often choosing to praise the good things about people than chastise their negative qualities.

Quirks: Insecure about his looks and his awkward behavior. Has a habit of trying to fidget and flatten his puffy hair when he’s trying to look good. Tries to be the best leader he can be, but often finds himself failing due to his lack of social skills. Desperate to be appreciated by his peers. Frequently daydreams about wooing a girl, but doubts he will ever accomplish it. Insecure about the fact he’s bisexual, only recently realizing how much he adores the male form. Fidgety.

Goals: Become accepted and respected by his peers.

Relationships -

Bishop - Kirk’s avian familiar. Kirk adores his little companion and treats him with the utmost care and respect.