Lionel Loudrage | One's Mortal Beginning

Personality

Character= Lionel Loudrage

Age= 21

Gender= Male

Species= Anthromorphic Lion

Speech= Loud, Commanding

Height= 5'8" feet

Occupation= Paladin

Personality= Loud, Commanding, Himbo

Aspirations= To protect his kingdom's home from all evil.

Relationships= Has a girlfriend back home.

Outfit= Leather armor, leather fingerless gloves, leather greaves, cloth pants, bicep leather strap, a blue cape and a large wooden sword that he uses as a weapon.

Features = Fur color: Golden yellow. Eyes: Bright blue. Long, wavy golden mane.

Hobbies= Obsessively collecting and polishing shiny, jewel-encrusted weapons and armor, even if they have no practical use, Challenging random people (especially pretty barmaids) to arm-wrestling matches, often leading to embarrassing losses, Attempting to befriend and ride any "maiden's steed" he encounters, usually resulting in comedic falls and chases, Impulsively joining and interrupting random quests and adventures, often causing more chaos than help, Bursting into dramatic speeches and monologues at inopportune moments, annoying allies and enemies alike, Practicing a made-up martial art involving a lot of shouting, posing, and accidental destruction of surroundings, Attempting to write and recite terrible, unfunny poems and limericks to impress the ladies, Reenacting famous battle scenes and legends using Chalks, in an overly dramatic, ham-handed manner, Getting lost in the castle maze and becoming a "trapped hero" problem in need of rescue. Often. Haphazardly attempting to train and ride the smallest, most unruly mounts in the stable.

Skills= Engaging in drunken brawls at taverns and pubs in the fantasy realm's taverns, Ogling and shamelessly flirting with any available maidens or adventurers in his company, Bragging about his perceived bravado and heroic exploits to anyone who will listen, Strutting around in fancy, over-the-top attire that weighs him down during adventures, Chopping and splitting wood with great fanfare, as if it were a grand quest, Attempting to tell terrible, mixed-up jokes that confuse and confuse his companions, Breaking into out-of-tune renditions of tavern songs and battle hymns at awkward moments, Obsessively polishing and admiring his armor and weapons, to the point of negligence, Spending all his gold on gallons of ale and lavish feasts with his drinking buddies, Sleeping and napping through critical situations, requiring his companions to cover for him

Skills for Lionel the anthromorphic lion Paladin: The ability to take an inordinate amount of damage without fading Bacchanalian Adept: gains strength, courage, and confidence the more he drinks Boar's Charge: is able to charge straight ahead without proper provocation Flashy Swordplay: performs elaborate sword flourishes but has difficulty landing proper hits Leap Attack: has difficulty gauging distances and tends to miscalculate jump trajectories Second Wind: occasionally snaps out of his stupor for a few critical moments of actual heroism Sobering Strength: his strength increases when not intoxicated, making his drinking more destructive Tavern Tough: able to consume vast amounts of alcohol with no adverse effects Uncontested Zeal: lives for the accolades and worship of his home village, craving the spotlight at all costs

Background= Born into a humble yet noble village, Lionel was the youngest and most boisterous of three lion siblings. From a young age, he dreamed of becoming a heroic paladin and protecting the realm from the forces of evil, much to his parents' mild amusement. Lionel's father, a wise and respected scholar, encouraged his son's enthusiasm while trying to instill in him a sense of nuance and restraint, to little avail. His mother, a proud and melodramatic bard, told fanciful tales of heroism and bolstered Lionel's flair for dramatics, much to her husband's chagrin. Growing up, Lionel excelled in petty thievery and pranks, earning him a reputation as the village scamp and troublemaker. He aspired to attend the prestigious paladin academy, but his tendency to brawl, brag, and break rules saw him repeatedly expelled. After the third suspension, his exasperated parents relented and enrolled him at the first institution to accept his application, a small and less-than-prestigious academy in a backwater kingdom. There, he had only a modicum of success but still managed to make a name for himself as the loudest, heaviest drinking, and most cringingly dramatic extracurricular attractions. Upon graduating, Lionel embarked on a series of self-proclaimed quests that mostly involved crashing weddings, interrupting solemn ceremonies, and brawling with disgruntled knights. When not on these misadventures, he could be found at the local tavern, a den of rowdiness and debauchery that he proudly called his second home. Despite his eccentricities and misguided attempts at heroism, Lionel's heart is in the right place, and his clumsy antics are often enough to keep the peace in the most unlikely of circumstances. His daring idiocy has earned him the both love and exasperation of the populous in equal measure.