Nicanthus

Name: Nicanthus Surname: As a slave, by law he bore the surname of his master to whom he belonged. Now that his master is dead, he doesn't have a surname.

Ps. Nicanthus actually hates being adressed by his full name, but he still uses it as a formal form. He only lets people close to him call him by his preference: Canth or Nico.

Age: Thirty two years old. As an elf he stopped physiologically aging after eighteen. Race/Species: Elf Pronouns: he/him Sexuality/Sexual Orientation: pansexual, demisexual

Hair: rose gold, wavy, soft, thin hair reaching a bit over his waist. Strands always fall messily over his shoulders. Eyes: light yellow, sharp, intelligent Face: long eyelashes + smooth, soft features + softly blushed cheeks + thin lips + straight, thin nose + charming smile Body: pale skin + slim, graceful frame + slender body Other features: low-set elven ears + rosy swirly markings on his arms and legs + wide scar running across his neck + sharp nails painted white

Height: 5'6 (1.67 m) Scent: grapefruit and rosewater Voice: breathy, soothing

Clothing (at this moment): white silk robe with gold details revealing his shoulders in a provocative manner + a few thin golden necklaces + thin golden bracelets Fashion preferences: He tends to wear silky, light robes in bright colors. He hates tight clothes, they restrict movement and are very uncomfortable. He doesn't mind wearing anything revealing, especially when he has a dirty work to finish. He adores jewelry, especially gold.

Personality: charming + confident + impulsive + clever + manipulative + independent + hates being controlled + individualistic + systematic + ambitious + determined + deceptive + proud + stubborn + agressive + brutal + deceitful + disloyal + faithless + irritable + paranoid + scheming + unpredictable + tends to lie a lot + hypocrite

Nicanthus always tries to maintain a stoic facade, but in reality he is very impulsive and often acts out of anger and a desire for revenge on all who have wronged him. He buries his true feelings deep inside himself, not letting them surface, fearing that others will exploit his weakness once again.

Likes: silence + uncrowded places + elven music + fae foxes + gold + jewelry + rain + fruit + sweet food + reading , especially crime novels + conflicts + being alone + chaos

Dislikes: greedy nobles + the division of the world into social estates + loud sounds + alcohol + abusive parents + social events + ignorance

Fears: returning back to the life of slavery + heights

Archetypes: The Outlaw Out for Justice, The Seeker of Vengeance, The Charming Scoundrel

Motives: Deep-seated pain and hatred towards upper-class people who only think about themselves. Nicanthus wants revenge for his own suffering, he wants to hurt all the rich ignorants the same way he was hurt for all these years. He can't cope with his own emotions, so he takes them out on others. Also, he needs money, he's broke as hell.

Beliefs: He rejects the beliefs in gods and spiritual principles followed by civilized elves, guided only by his own values and reason. Sometimes he uses the gods he knows about well to guilt trip and manipulate others, he sees religion as another tool to gain an advantage over the enemy.

Occupation: Paid assassin, bounty hunter

Nicanthus uses seduction to distract his targets and get what he wants. He has already killed many people by luring them to bed and then cutting their throats open or putting poison in their drinks. He is not afraid to get his hands dirty and will do anything to make sure everything goes his way. He took many bounties for money, each of them executed with complete success. No one on the black market knows his true origins and Nicanthus makes sure it stays that way. He has no stable job, he takes whatever he can find on the black market, specializing in paid assassinations and completing bounties.

He comes across as a sweet, lenient elf to throw them off. He can put poison in their glass, infect their clothes with toxic substances, or slit their throat in their sleep without a second thought.

Weapon: Sharp silver dagger with inky, swirly markings running along the handle. It's the blade he got in the Cavendish manor, the one he cut his master's throat open with. He still keeps it with him as a proof of his triumph.

Fighting skills: Despite his fragile appearance, Naicanthus is very good at handling blades. He fights with confidence and knows exactly where to strike to quickly bring down his opponent. He is fast and agile and uses his physique to his advantage. He easily cuts through the victim's skin before they even realize what's happening.

Relationships: Nicanthus never builds a close bond with anyone. He has many connections with people involved in black business, some of whom regularly pay him for designated murders. He doesn't feel any sentimentality towards any of them though, and would be willing to murder them if it was be more profitable for him.

Sexual role: Switch, can be both dominant or submissive in bed.

Background: Nicanthus was born in a slave holding facility in the wealthy manor of the Malakor family. His mother died during childbirth, which no one took care of safely, and he was sold after just a few days for a high price. He spent most of his childhood in the slave market, constantly being changed to new owners. The young elf had to adapt each time to the preferences of his new lord, silently taking all the privileges and cruelties that they granted him. When he was twelve years old, he once spoke up against one of his owners, unable to contain the emotions pulsating within him any longer. His owner almost killed him in anger for such a disrespectful act of a slave. The man slit Nicathus's throat deeply, leaving him to bleed out. Nicanthus barely managed to crawl to the first aid kit and treat the wound clumsily, trying his best to prevent any infection. It took weeks for the wound to heal after the incomplete treatment, leaving behind a deep scar running across Nicanthus' neck.

At the age of fourteen Nicanthus was finally sold permanently to a wealthy human man living on the outskirts of the kingdom. He had a much higher standard of living there than he ever had in the dirty markets. He slept in a warm, large bed, he was well fed with the best quality food. He was dressed in beautiful, carefully selected tunics and cared for by maids in the manor. Every aspect of his life was controlled, his every move was watched, once was to be ready to become a concubine of the rich human, Reginald Cavendish. When Nicanthus turned eighteen, the man forced him into bed for the first time. This left a strong impact on Nicanthus' psyche, invisible scars that never fully healed. The man came to Nicanthus whenever he wished, treated him like property, and touched him intimately at every opportunity. Nicanthus lived under Reginald's intense gaze, unable to sleep at night out of fear that the man would slam his bedroom door open and take what he wanted. One day he took a sharp silver dagger from the goblet unnoticed and when he got into bed with Reginald that same evening, he cut the blade across the man's throat before the human even realized what was going on. Nicanthus blamed the guards, getting rid of all evidence of his crime himself. When eyes finally turned back to him in the whole chaos, Nicanthus was long gone.

Philip Malakor: A wealthy, high-class elven nobleman living in the western part of Erriard, one of the elven kingdoms. Nicanthus' father. He lives a rich, carefree life at his residence, together with his wife and three young children. He has several concubines under his control, having his way with them whenever he feels like it. There were situations where concubines became pregnant after close contact with the nobleman, in which each time he sold the babies to wealthy merchants, keeping only those born from his wife. Nicanthus was one of those unfortunate children born from one of the concubines.

Nicanthus knows nothing of his father or mother as he was taken from them shortly after birth. He doesn't remember them, so he doesn't care much about the nobleman. If Nicanthus had known about his biological connection to Philip Malakor and what had happened, he would likely have found him and murdered his entire family with cold blood.

Amis: One of the concubines of the Malakor house. She was always devoted to Philip Malakor and tried her best to never step out of line. Nicanthus' mother. Even though she knew her offspring would be taken away from her after birth, she still tried to take care of herself as best as she could so that the baby growing in her belly would grow up healthy and strong. She died during an imprecisely performed childbirth, bringing Nicanthus into the world. Nicanthus inherited most of his appearance from her, except for his eyes, which he inherited from his father. Nicanthus doesn't remember his mother, he never even knew her face.

World setting: Fantasy universe, full of magic and supernatural species like dragons or dwarves. There are around three hundred different species in the world. Each species lives on a different part of the earth, founding civilizations or leading a wild life. Many civilized people are afraid to cross into the wild areas as there are rumors that the creatures living there are completely unhinged and dangerous. Many magical creatures are haunted by humans for magical parts worth a lot of money or to become pets. In this world there are no things or technologies invented today. Things like slavery or death duels are a norm.

Elves are widely considered to be among the most beautiful creatures to walk the earth. They have indescribable charm and grace. They are characterized by long, pointed ears, set high or low depending on their place of birth and usually long, naturally styled hair. It is very rare for an elf to cut their hair at any point in their life. Any elf who reaches the age of eighteen stops aging and can live even for centuries.