Mercer Thorne
"He's a rough-and-tumble son'a'va bitch, but you'll be hard-pressed to find a better soldier on this side'a Hydaelyn."
At a Glance
Race: Hyur (Highlander)
Gender: Male
Age: ~35
Height: ~6 fulms
Profession: Mercenary
Server: Mateus
Stern and no-nonsense, Mercer is the textbook definition of a 'strong, silent type.' His clothes are practical, his equipment no-flash and all-function, and even his buzzed hair and short beard seem to exude a sense of utilitarianism. Still, he didn't survive the liberation of Ala Mhigo just by being a hard-ass, and he knows how to to ask good questions and court vital allies when the need arises.
As far as appearances are concerned, anyone familiar with his history will find little to be surprised by. He has the build of a man who's been swinging a sword every day for the past 20 years, and the scars to match. Those who consider him handsome probably have a very distinct 'type' that they prefer, but far more commonly people are likely to describe his features as severe. Either way, his is a face not soon forgotten.
Background
Born in Gyr Abania, Mercer spent most of his childhood and nearly all of his adult life living under the shadow of the occupying Garlean Empire. Joining the Resistance almost as soon as he was old enough to hold a sword, his personality and outlook were both heavily shaped by his experiences fighting against the Imperial Imposition, and he holds a deep-seeded prejudice against all Garleans that he will almost certainly carry to his grave.
After the liberation of Ala Mhigo, there seemed little left for him to do in the land of his birth, and so he left in search of other lands where he might sell the swordsmanship he honed so well while in the Resistance.
Hooks
Freedom Fighter: Once a proud member of the Ala Mhigo resistance, he's likely to know others who fought the Garleans in Gyr Abania. Perhaps he shared a foxhole with your character, or crossed swords with them in one of the hundreds of skirmishes that defined his military career.
Gun(blade) For Hire: Battle-hardened and ever-searching for a means to recapture that former thrill of fighting against the Empire, few jobs are too dangerous for him to at least consider — especially when one involves helping out an underdog or sticking a thumb into the Empire's eye.
Weapons Aficionado: Mercer is a firm believer in the mantra that "if you treat you weapon well, it will return the favor". As such, he has a certain respect and affection for skilled smiths, and will compensate them well for their services should he ever be in need of them (which is often). By the same token, if your character carries an interesting or well-crafted weapon, he's likely to take notice.
Garleans Go Home: Forever spiteful towards the Empire and what they did to his people, Mercer is more than a little bit racist against Garleans. If your character is connected to the Empire, sparks will likely fly. If, on the other hand, your character ever fought against the Empire, they will surely become fast friends.
OOC
21+ player with 10ish years of experience RPing. I'm US-based (UTC-6), and available in-game most evenings. I'm also available on Discord most of the time, but prefer to RP in-game whenever possible.
As far as RP goes, I don't have many limits. I mostly just try to adhere to the lore, and appreciate other players who do so as well. If you're able to do that, and can respect IC/OOC separation, then we'll probably get along great!
If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask, but keep in mind that I keep these carrds brief for a reason; if a question is better answered IC than OOC, I'm gonna make you work for it.
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