20-04-2013, 03:37 PM
(This post was last modified: 13-06-2013, 04:16 PM by Good_Old_Epsilon.)
Daniel "Dan" Vancroft
"I'm a Scholar... not a fighter... my weapon is a quill, not a sword..."
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Age: 23 (Birthday on the 13th)
Race: Mesalian
Gender: ♂ Male
Height: 5"5
Alignment: Neutral Good
Religion: Neutral, undecided.
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Current Mood: I am the happiest man alive...
Current Project: Writing a collection of short stories onto a book.
Past Projects/Contributions:
Managed to create Sea-Salt.
Created a toy boat for Bishop.
Assigned Jobs:
Tending The Food Farms. (Early Spring - Mid Fall)
Making Salt for William. (All Year)
Tending the Reading Corner. (All Year)
Race: Mesalian
Gender: ♂ Male
Height: 5"5
Alignment: Neutral Good
Religion: Neutral, undecided.
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Current Mood: I am the happiest man alive...
Current Project: Writing a collection of short stories onto a book.
Past Projects/Contributions:
Managed to create Sea-Salt.
Created a toy boat for Bishop.
Assigned Jobs:
Tending The Food Farms. (Early Spring - Mid Fall)
Making Salt for William. (All Year)
Tending the Reading Corner. (All Year)
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Scars and Current WoundsScars: A small cut at the back of his head.
Wounds: None, all of his minor wounds healed over time.
Wounds: None, all of his minor wounds healed over time.
Physical: Daniel stands between 5"5 and 5"6, making him a rather short man for his age, with dark blonde hair and a fair complexion. His eyes are that of a sea mist, blue clouded with a thin layer of grey. His face looks young, and fresh, suggesting that he has not yet seen battle nor experienced any real physical trauma in his life.
His build is that of a scholar, so not very strong, however he used to did have a healthy amount of fat to balance it out. During his voyage he managed to loose most of it due to extensive exercise and strain.
Clothes: Currently he wears his old clothes, stitched and neatly repaired by Arua. They seem to be somewhat worn out in places, and the stitching can be clearly seen from even far away, giving it a somewhat patch-work look.
He wears a neat, but somewhat simplistic fur coat made by Spy.
His build is that of a scholar, so not very strong, however he used to did have a healthy amount of fat to balance it out. During his voyage he managed to loose most of it due to extensive exercise and strain.
Clothes: Currently he wears his old clothes, stitched and neatly repaired by Arua. They seem to be somewhat worn out in places, and the stitching can be clearly seen from even far away, giving it a somewhat patch-work look.
He wears a neat, but somewhat simplistic fur coat made by Spy.
He always seems to be looking away when talking to someone else and never looks them in the eye, especially if he doesn't know them much.
He prefers to walk around with his walking stick, but when he doesn't, he keeps his hands loosely to his sides or crossed over his chest.
When walking around he seems to be constantly looking around, due to his poor concentration and fondness of day-dreaming.
When talking to someone else, he tries to look as polite as he can, and avoid making anyone angry.
He sometimes gets lost in his own thoughts or memories, causing his speech to be paused at times, or make no real sense.
He speaks in a somewhat quiet tone, rarely shouting or speaking angrily.
He is a VERY clean person, and likes to take a bath twice a day. He keeps his clothes and surroundings neat and clean, or as much as he can anyway.
He prefers to walk around with his walking stick, but when he doesn't, he keeps his hands loosely to his sides or crossed over his chest.
When walking around he seems to be constantly looking around, due to his poor concentration and fondness of day-dreaming.
When talking to someone else, he tries to look as polite as he can, and avoid making anyone angry.
He sometimes gets lost in his own thoughts or memories, causing his speech to be paused at times, or make no real sense.
He speaks in a somewhat quiet tone, rarely shouting or speaking angrily.
He is a VERY clean person, and likes to take a bath twice a day. He keeps his clothes and surroundings neat and clean, or as much as he can anyway.
Green = Positive Traits
Orange = Neutral Traits
Red = Negative Traits
He is Absent-minded and has Poor Concentration. He finds it hard to concentrate on someone talking to him for long, and often ends up day-dreaming about whatever thought manages to distract him at the time. This also makes him rather slow to react sometimes.
He has a Decent Sense of Humor and might joke around and be jovial when no-one is looking, or when he is with someone he trusts. He might laugh at a good joke, as long as it's not a mean joke aimed at him or anyone else. He doesn't like sarcastic jokes aimed at others in mean spirit.
He has Poor Social Skills, and doesn't actively seek people unless he needs to. This is due to the amount of time he has spent studying alone or with only one person at a time. He doesn't always understand the consequences of his gestures. He also wasn't a very social person when he was a child, preferring to play alone.
He is Pedantic and Stubborn, especially about his own work. This is mostly because of his poor concentration. If people were to start manipulating what he was doing mid-way, he would lose concentration and become frustrated. He is not used to working with other people, so what he does, he sees as the only correct solution.
He is somewhat Naive, due to his lack of concentration and his inability to analyze peoples actions properly. He often goes with what people say, because he can't think of what their hidden agendas might be. Unless it's obvious, he won't realize someone is trying to fool him.
He can be Kind and Polite most of the time. This comes from his Inoffensive and Gentle nature. He doesn't like conflict and doesn't like being put under stress, so he is nice towards people. He can also be quite Kind sometimes without realizing it, once again thanks to his lack of general concentration.
He is Cowardly and avoids all combat at all costs, this comes from the fact he lived in a Monastery most of his life, surrounded by walls and people to keep him safe. This means he will be more likely to scream and run away from battle, than actually fight the enemy. He is also unlikely to defend someone, even if it is the right thing to do at the time.
He is highly Independent, Introverted and prefers to work alone. Once again this is credited to him studying on his own in the Monastery, surrounded by stacks of books. He can organize himself well enough to achieve results, but ordering other people would be rather impossible for him.
He is a Slow Learner when taught by a teacher, as his mentor was the only person who was able to get to him and teach him. However, he does have a knack for learning on his own. Given the materials and the time, he is more than likely to learn the subject at least partially.
He shows Hidden Potential when truly focused, given enough time and left alone. It is during these times that he can truly focus his concentration and make things work. It is also during those times that he is most creative. It does not happen often however but is something to behold nonetheless.
If he is ever pushed too much, he becomes Agitated and Angry, finding it hard to concentrate 'with other people breathing down his shoulder'. It is best to leave him alone during those times, to allow him to simmer down and regain his control.
Orange = Neutral Traits
Red = Negative Traits
He is Absent-minded and has Poor Concentration. He finds it hard to concentrate on someone talking to him for long, and often ends up day-dreaming about whatever thought manages to distract him at the time. This also makes him rather slow to react sometimes.
He has a Decent Sense of Humor and might joke around and be jovial when no-one is looking, or when he is with someone he trusts. He might laugh at a good joke, as long as it's not a mean joke aimed at him or anyone else. He doesn't like sarcastic jokes aimed at others in mean spirit.
He has Poor Social Skills, and doesn't actively seek people unless he needs to. This is due to the amount of time he has spent studying alone or with only one person at a time. He doesn't always understand the consequences of his gestures. He also wasn't a very social person when he was a child, preferring to play alone.
He is Pedantic and Stubborn, especially about his own work. This is mostly because of his poor concentration. If people were to start manipulating what he was doing mid-way, he would lose concentration and become frustrated. He is not used to working with other people, so what he does, he sees as the only correct solution.
He is somewhat Naive, due to his lack of concentration and his inability to analyze peoples actions properly. He often goes with what people say, because he can't think of what their hidden agendas might be. Unless it's obvious, he won't realize someone is trying to fool him.
He can be Kind and Polite most of the time. This comes from his Inoffensive and Gentle nature. He doesn't like conflict and doesn't like being put under stress, so he is nice towards people. He can also be quite Kind sometimes without realizing it, once again thanks to his lack of general concentration.
He is Cowardly and avoids all combat at all costs, this comes from the fact he lived in a Monastery most of his life, surrounded by walls and people to keep him safe. This means he will be more likely to scream and run away from battle, than actually fight the enemy. He is also unlikely to defend someone, even if it is the right thing to do at the time.
He is highly Independent, Introverted and prefers to work alone. Once again this is credited to him studying on his own in the Monastery, surrounded by stacks of books. He can organize himself well enough to achieve results, but ordering other people would be rather impossible for him.
He is a Slow Learner when taught by a teacher, as his mentor was the only person who was able to get to him and teach him. However, he does have a knack for learning on his own. Given the materials and the time, he is more than likely to learn the subject at least partially.
He shows Hidden Potential when truly focused, given enough time and left alone. It is during these times that he can truly focus his concentration and make things work. It is also during those times that he is most creative. It does not happen often however but is something to behold nonetheless.
If he is ever pushed too much, he becomes Agitated and Angry, finding it hard to concentrate 'with other people breathing down his shoulder'. It is best to leave him alone during those times, to allow him to simmer down and regain his control.
Basic (10%) - Knows the base techniques of his/her craft with very limited knowledge to back it up. Is likely to make frequent mistakes. Further Learning requires mentoring.
Novice (25%) - Knows the base techniques well, as well as a few more advanced ones with limited, but decent knowledge to back it up. Can make mistakes. Further Learning doesn't necessarily require a mentor, but would make the process faster.
Intermediate (50%) - Knows a good number of advanced techniques with semi-extensive knowledge to back it up. Able to carry out tasks efficiently enough. Further Learning can be done through experimentation, and a mentor is no longer needed. Is able to teach others up to Novice, but it's an extra lengthy process.
Expert (75%) - Knows a large number of advanced techniques, with long earned knowledge to back it up. Able to carry out tasks efficiently and achieve great results. Further Learning can only be done through perfection of his or her craft, and only if possessing the right capacity to do so. Is able to teach others up to Intermediate, but it's a lengthy process.
Master (100%) - Knows every known advanced technique, with very extensive knowledge to back it up. Able to carry out tasks quickly, efficiently and achieve outstanding results. Is unable to reach further levels in his/her craft. Is able to teach others up to Expert, but it's a lengthy process.
The + Symbol next to the skill level means the character has made an improvement in this skill. To reach the next level, he/she must assemble three of these symbols by exploring their skill IC.
Note: Whatever is not mentioned in this little list, he cannot do or simply doesn't know.
Intermediate (+) Woodwork
- Able to design and create Wooden Contraptions and Pulleys
- Able to work to Close Detail
- Able to Process and Carve Wood
- Able to roughly determine Quality of Wood
Intermediate Cooking
- Good Conventional Cooking
- Simple Baking
- Knows a fair amount of Edible Herbs used in Cooking
- Knows a fair amount of Edible Mushrooms used in Cooking
- Knows a fair amount of Edible Fruit used in Cooking
Novice (++) Farming/Gardening
- Able to plant and take care of the following plants:
- Wheat
- Potatoes
- Onions
- Carrots
- Pumpkins
- Hops
- Barley
- Sunflowers
Basic (++) Organizational Skills
- Able to organize and work in a routine.
- Able to arrange things into an order e.g. books.
Can Read, Write and Count
- Decent, read-able handwriting expected of a Scholar
- Able to read at a normal pace.
- Is able to count and measure things, especially during wood-working
Knowledge History
- Folklore and Myth
- Vagrant History and Culture
- Vagrant Language
Knowledge Philosophy
- Existentialism
- General Aphorisms
- Believes in a 'Philosopher Ruler' idea.
Novice (25%) - Knows the base techniques well, as well as a few more advanced ones with limited, but decent knowledge to back it up. Can make mistakes. Further Learning doesn't necessarily require a mentor, but would make the process faster.
Intermediate (50%) - Knows a good number of advanced techniques with semi-extensive knowledge to back it up. Able to carry out tasks efficiently enough. Further Learning can be done through experimentation, and a mentor is no longer needed. Is able to teach others up to Novice, but it's an extra lengthy process.
Expert (75%) - Knows a large number of advanced techniques, with long earned knowledge to back it up. Able to carry out tasks efficiently and achieve great results. Further Learning can only be done through perfection of his or her craft, and only if possessing the right capacity to do so. Is able to teach others up to Intermediate, but it's a lengthy process.
Master (100%) - Knows every known advanced technique, with very extensive knowledge to back it up. Able to carry out tasks quickly, efficiently and achieve outstanding results. Is unable to reach further levels in his/her craft. Is able to teach others up to Expert, but it's a lengthy process.
The + Symbol next to the skill level means the character has made an improvement in this skill. To reach the next level, he/she must assemble three of these symbols by exploring their skill IC.
Note: Whatever is not mentioned in this little list, he cannot do or simply doesn't know.
Intermediate (+) Woodwork
- Able to design and create Wooden Contraptions and Pulleys
- Able to work to Close Detail
- Able to Process and Carve Wood
- Able to roughly determine Quality of Wood
Intermediate Cooking
- Good Conventional Cooking
- Simple Baking
- Knows a fair amount of Edible Herbs used in Cooking
- Knows a fair amount of Edible Mushrooms used in Cooking
- Knows a fair amount of Edible Fruit used in Cooking
Novice (++) Farming/Gardening
- Able to plant and take care of the following plants:
- Wheat
- Potatoes
- Onions
- Carrots
- Pumpkins
- Hops
- Barley
- Sunflowers
Basic (++) Organizational Skills
- Able to organize and work in a routine.
- Able to arrange things into an order e.g. books.
Can Read, Write and Count
- Decent, read-able handwriting expected of a Scholar
- Able to read at a normal pace.
- Is able to count and measure things, especially during wood-working
Knowledge History
- Folklore and Myth
- Vagrant History and Culture
- Vagrant Language
Knowledge Philosophy
- Existentialism
- General Aphorisms
- Believes in a 'Philosopher Ruler' idea.
- Sight-seeing, likes panoramic views.
- Peace and Quiet, Relaxing.
- Books, he loves reading those.
- Tending his Garden, making food from his own produce.
- Collecting artifacts of the past.
- Talking about History, and discussing it.
- Talking about Philosophy, and discussing it.
- Peace and Quiet, Relaxing.
- Books, he loves reading those.
- Tending his Garden, making food from his own produce.
- Collecting artifacts of the past.
- Talking about History, and discussing it.
- Talking about Philosophy, and discussing it.
- Find a home, a house to live in.
- Be with Nicole, and make her happy.
- Find a bigger house. The current one is a little small.
- Start a garden of his own, make some good food.
- Get hold of some interesting books.
- Explore the land, uncover its secrets, recover artifacts.
- Invent and/or create something worth his Master.
- Continue to improve his knowledge and skills.
- Help the village as much as possible.
- Create a Place where people can eat and read. (Reading Corner)
- Avoid contact with monsters from the woods. Must. Avoid. At. All. Cost.
- Be with Nicole, and make her happy.
- Find a bigger house. The current one is a little small.
- Start a garden of his own, make some good food.
- Get hold of some interesting books.
- Explore the land, uncover its secrets, recover artifacts.
- Invent and/or create something worth his Master.
- Continue to improve his knowledge and skills.
- Help the village as much as possible.
- Create a Place where people can eat and read. (Reading Corner)
- Avoid contact with monsters from the woods. Must. Avoid. At. All. Cost.
He is somewhat afraid of Crowds and finds it unnerving to be around one, not to a point of phobia. He simply prefers to be in places that more quiet and devoid of people, to help him concentrate. Peer pressure and many people talking to him at once, make him stumble on his own words from anxiety.
He is somewhat afraid of Failing, or making something that's imperfect when he finally focuses on it. This causes him to become somewhat a perfectionist, constantly polishing his creation in fear of it being imperfect. He is also afraid of failing his Master, who trained him to be the best he can be.
He is very afraid of Combat, as he runs away at the nearest opportunity. He finds blood, fighting and getting hurt absolutely terrifying as a concept, let alone an experience. A Murderer trying to kill him would have him running for the hills screaming. He is unlikely to try and defend anyone, even if it is the right thing to do.
He doesn't quite understand Romantic Relationships, and he is somewhat afraid of them due to inexperience. Once he realizes someone is making an advance, he begins to stutter and stumble on his own words.
He managed to somewhat conquer that fear, by simply being in a relationship. He is still shy, and would be embarrassed, but he no longer is startled by it.
He is somewhat afraid of Failing, or making something that's imperfect when he finally focuses on it. This causes him to become somewhat a perfectionist, constantly polishing his creation in fear of it being imperfect. He is also afraid of failing his Master, who trained him to be the best he can be.
He is very afraid of Combat, as he runs away at the nearest opportunity. He finds blood, fighting and getting hurt absolutely terrifying as a concept, let alone an experience. A Murderer trying to kill him would have him running for the hills screaming. He is unlikely to try and defend anyone, even if it is the right thing to do.
He doesn't quite understand Romantic Relationships, and he is somewhat afraid of them due to inexperience. Once he realizes someone is making an advance, he begins to stutter and stumble on his own words.
He managed to somewhat conquer that fear, by simply being in a relationship. He is still shy, and would be embarrassed, but he no longer is startled by it.
Nicole
Crush
Close Friend
Likes
Neutral
Doesn't Like
Avoid at all Cost
Arua: Aura is nice, albeit a little too quiet... and her dedication to helping people... is a little strange. I mean... no-one sacrifices themselves all the time like that... not without being selfish once in a while... that's just the natural balance of things...
Zarkaylia: Zarkaylia is still capable of ... having a baby..? I mean, I've never... seen much people to tell, but I thought old people can't have children...
Caine: Nicole is my true friend... and so far, he hasn't shown me any ... courtesy, manners or even some common sense... I'm honestly giving up on him... I'm tired of his constant shows of pride... and sometimes arrogance too...
I mean, he calls me ... what was it again..? Something to do with me... being a scholar... and in a negative meaning. Is he really going to go that way..? It's not like I haven't been studying most of my life... books, libraries, great mentors... it's not hard to figure out who's smarter between the two of us...
Caius: He is... a walking symbol of everything... I believe in, and definitely not in a good way... He lied to me, to trick me into signing... his petition. Lying, to get to a seat of... power. I wonder what other... villainous tricks will he ... try to pull off. Time will obviously... tell... But for now... let's just hope he won't get that seat in the council...
Conradian: He saved me from having to share a room... with random people... that I don't know... yeah, he's... more than just okay in my eyes... He's a good guy. I still can't believe I was given a house... so soon after my arrival... I'm so lucky it just can't get any better.
Ezri aka "Captain": ... She completely ignored ... the fact I gave her son the boat... not to mention she beat up Nicole... and she kicked her out of the inn... *Sigh*
Rook aka "Sir": I haven't hear from Rook... for a long time... he's probably making yet another child with Ezri... and I'm not sure if that's the smartest thing to do since they... already have two...
Bishop: Well... at least the little boy was happy, and I did get a thank you from him... Now the kid has a toy... to occupy himself with, so he won't be... making as much trouble hopefully... I've heard he's quite energetic.
Luna aka "The Wolf-Dog": So... William decided to give her to me, to take care of... I mean, I never had a dog before, so I'm really happy he did... I just... I just hope I will be a good enough caretaker for the Wolf. And by the inventor's quill is she hard to train...
Margretha aka "Ma'am": She's been pushing... the council democracy forward... by encouraging a few people... I don't really agree with her ideas, but she's nice enough for me to like her... and she's an elder... all elders deserve respect.
William: William is one... of the few people around here who... actually understands my kind of thinking... hands-on practical type of thinking... and he gave Luna. He said he would... come to the Reading Corner, and read my book too...
Sahra: I haven't... seen her in a long time... and, and now that... I feel things to Nicole... I'm quite happy to just... be a friend to Sahra... Nothing more... I just hope she doesn't... f-feel anything about me... because that would be just... awkward...
Nicole: I... I... I Love her... I really do... and she loves me back... Every moment I'm with her, is filled with warmth, comfort... and pumpkin biscuits. With her, everything is perfect...
"Mitts": She's... alright I guess, not much ... to say about her, apart from... the fact that she doesn't... seem... aggressive. She's still... a little too loud though...
Spy (Confirmed): He sure likes to babble... and some of the stuff he says makes me chuckle... he reminds me of a lecturer I had in the monastery. Always off topic...
Crush
Close Friend
Likes
Neutral
Doesn't Like
Avoid at all Cost
Arua: Aura is nice, albeit a little too quiet... and her dedication to helping people... is a little strange. I mean... no-one sacrifices themselves all the time like that... not without being selfish once in a while... that's just the natural balance of things...
Zarkaylia: Zarkaylia is still capable of ... having a baby..? I mean, I've never... seen much people to tell, but I thought old people can't have children...
Caine: Nicole is my true friend... and so far, he hasn't shown me any ... courtesy, manners or even some common sense... I'm honestly giving up on him... I'm tired of his constant shows of pride... and sometimes arrogance too...
I mean, he calls me ... what was it again..? Something to do with me... being a scholar... and in a negative meaning. Is he really going to go that way..? It's not like I haven't been studying most of my life... books, libraries, great mentors... it's not hard to figure out who's smarter between the two of us...
Caius: He is... a walking symbol of everything... I believe in, and definitely not in a good way... He lied to me, to trick me into signing... his petition. Lying, to get to a seat of... power. I wonder what other... villainous tricks will he ... try to pull off. Time will obviously... tell... But for now... let's just hope he won't get that seat in the council...
Conradian: He saved me from having to share a room... with random people... that I don't know... yeah, he's... more than just okay in my eyes... He's a good guy. I still can't believe I was given a house... so soon after my arrival... I'm so lucky it just can't get any better.
Ezri aka "Captain": ... She completely ignored ... the fact I gave her son the boat... not to mention she beat up Nicole... and she kicked her out of the inn... *Sigh*
Rook aka "Sir": I haven't hear from Rook... for a long time... he's probably making yet another child with Ezri... and I'm not sure if that's the smartest thing to do since they... already have two...
Bishop: Well... at least the little boy was happy, and I did get a thank you from him... Now the kid has a toy... to occupy himself with, so he won't be... making as much trouble hopefully... I've heard he's quite energetic.
Luna aka "The Wolf-Dog": So... William decided to give her to me, to take care of... I mean, I never had a dog before, so I'm really happy he did... I just... I just hope I will be a good enough caretaker for the Wolf. And by the inventor's quill is she hard to train...
Margretha aka "Ma'am": She's been pushing... the council democracy forward... by encouraging a few people... I don't really agree with her ideas, but she's nice enough for me to like her... and she's an elder... all elders deserve respect.
William: William is one... of the few people around here who... actually understands my kind of thinking... hands-on practical type of thinking... and he gave Luna. He said he would... come to the Reading Corner, and read my book too...
Sahra: I haven't... seen her in a long time... and, and now that... I feel things to Nicole... I'm quite happy to just... be a friend to Sahra... Nothing more... I just hope she doesn't... f-feel anything about me... because that would be just... awkward...
Nicole: I... I... I Love her... I really do... and she loves me back... Every moment I'm with her, is filled with warmth, comfort... and pumpkin biscuits. With her, everything is perfect...
"Mitts": She's... alright I guess, not much ... to say about her, apart from... the fact that she doesn't... seem... aggressive. She's still... a little too loud though...
Spy (Confirmed): He sure likes to babble... and some of the stuff he says makes me chuckle... he reminds me of a lecturer I had in the monastery. Always off topic...
Overall Theme:
When Working:
When with Nicole:
When Afraid:
When Working:
When with Nicole:
When Afraid:
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