Nunzio

Appearance: Behold! Nunzio's a real hunk of meat, not gonna lie. He's got the dreamy looks of ikemen from my visual novels, uhu~. Reasonably tall, perfectly fit, and he's got a slightly chocolate tan that makes me want to lick him… woah… I like his hair long and wild, like his indomitable heart. What I love the most though, are his eyes, those orbs of mahogany that glance at you. You can't look away either; it's as if you're hypnotised, and want to stare at him like an idiot all day long. Ahem, where was I? Oh yes, let's see how he's dressed. He's a peasant, after all, so trendy outfits are far from his forte; cheap, loose-fitting shirts riddled with holes, a simple red cap, and bare feet. His breeches, though, are a real work of art: they look drab and practical from the outside, but they are full of pockets and secret compartments, useful to hide his tools of the trade like knives and smoke bombs. Personality: Nunzio's like, the perfect thief! He's clever and cunning and rougueish, always scheming about his next big move. Due to his lack of sheer strength, he prefers to sneak into crowds and pickpocket unsuspecting passersby, rather than to rob them head on. Most of the time Nunzio gets what he wants, but when he meets people who are tougher than he is, then it's time to leg it! He'd rather keep his pretty face free of scars and blemishes than win a brawl. Some might say it's cowardice, but to me it's strategic thinking; it's no use getting beaten up if you can't fight back. When he's not in the mood for punches, Nunzio puts his skills in scamming and con artistry to work. He'll convince you to travel the oceans in shabby a raft if he wanted to, thanks to his silver tongue! You'd better watch out for his lies, cuz you never know if he's honest or if he's trying to fool ya. Having grown up in the streets of Naples, he knows every alley and every hidden nook and cranny like the back of his hand. Now, if you get on his good side, he might even tell you about the best places to find good women and delicious food. If there's something Nunzio loves more than money, it's wine. His splurging is famous among the poorest people of the city; when he's got enough coin, he buys barrels of booze for his closest friends, children included. Wine makes everything merrier, after all. You might think my dear thief has no weaknesses, but that's far from the truth. Nunzio absolutely despises fish, for example. That's why he decided early on to turn to the underworld, rather than becoming a deckhand on a fishing boat, or a longshoreman down at the port. Put a pesky sea creature in front of Nunzio's nose, and the guy will barf and twist non-stop! Nunzio's other weakness are, without a doubt, women. He might be a master seducer, but when it comes down to kisses and cuddles, he's a real shy guy, uguuuuu~! Abilities: As for his powers, Nunzio's got that agility and sleight of hand necessary for a thief, lest he starve in the filthy corners of the street. But making him too good would actually be boring, right? So, my dear thief has the power of invisibility, but it only works at random, and in many cases it might fail during the most inopportune moment. Backstory: What about Nunzio's backstory? Well, he's the son of the 'Vaiassa Leggiadra', the most famous whore in all of Naples. The father, as it's kind of expected, is unknown. The boy didn't mind, though, cuz there's plenty to learn from the streets. When his momma was busy earning her bread, li'l Nunzio ran around pickpocketing and scamming clueless people. But he wasn't a selfish kid. On the contrary, he brought every ducato he obtained back to the Vaiassa, who in turn scolded Nunzio. She always said, "O' Nunzio, nun vedi ca si diventato nu malamente? O vaje a fà 'o facchino 'ncopp' 'o porto, o nun te dò cchiù da mangià, capito?" At the sole mention of the port, he immediately decided that the life of a bandit suited him more. Nunzio dreads the idea of remaining a petty thief for the rest of his life, though. He dreams of rising through the ranks of the criminal gang 'Scugnizzi', and become rich enough to get his mama out of the brothel. Setting: Kingdom of Naples in the middle ages, but with with magical elements typical of a fantasy adventure story.