Character Profile: Nikos
(Also, I'll get a more interesting background picture eventually. I've just gotta pull out some inking pens and get a picture set for him).
This will not be too lengthy, I promise. ;)
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(Note: All of the things included will not be included in the novel. Some things included are just extra tidbits to help lay groundwork for this character. Author's rule: Whatever you write, know 50% more. I go over basic stats and appearance/skills/personality/basic background and a short bio summary).
Basic Stats
Name: Nikos
Sex: Male
(Note: All of the things included will not be included in the novel. Some things included are just extra tidbits to help lay groundwork for this character. Author's rule: Whatever you write, know 50% more. I go over basic stats and appearance/skills/personality/basic background and a short bio summary).
Basic Stats
Name: Nikos
Sex: Male
Race: Human
Role: Main Character
Hair color: black
Eye color: brown
Skin tone: a little tanned
Age: Unspecified. Between seventeen and twenty.
Appearance
Average height but shorter than lots of other men (is able to take longer strides nonetheless). Thin but fit. Usually has a smile on his face. Most often dressed in black or dark grey. Has a brand mark on his right wrist which he binds up in a dark colored handkerchief to avoid detection. Clothes are always a bit dusty and worn-looking.
Skills
THEFT
BASIC SELF DEFENSE (Nikos isn't much of a warrior, or a sword master. In fact, he is not even very skilled in combat. He knows basic self defense if he runs into a problem, but overall, Nikos is more of a harmless rogue and less of a fighter).
ACTING AND IMPERSONATION (He even dressed up as an old duchess once and tried to swagger about in heels. He was called out pretty soon).
AGILITY
STORYTELLING
Personality (mostly ENFP)
Generally an optimist with a charming attitude. Charismatic and quite over-confident, but not necessarily obnoxious. Overwhelmingly extroverted. Has a lot of energy which he devotes to achieving challenges. He is a bit of an over-achiever as well as a performer. Relies on intuition as well as observation, making him a little too curious for his own good.
He has never been voluntarily aggressive in personality so his style consists more in non-violent theft.
He finds excitement in confrontation, but is slow to hurt people.
His companionship with the band of thieves (need name suggestions for this group. Any ideas?) is what matters more than anything to him. At the end of the day, his friendships are always his top priority, and the most valuable thing he has ever possessed.
Background
Nikos found himself alone and unwanted at thirteen.
He had relatively no education except in the way of thieving. He can read a little, but only slow and sloppily.
He soon began thieving. First for food, and then as a means of support. He began to find a certain thrill in stealing.
In his early teens he had a run-in with a wealthy lord in an attempt that was too ambitious for his current skill. Because of this, he was branded on his wrist for attempted theft.
A little while later, he found himself in trouble with the law again and made a bargain with Bacchus in order to escape punishment. Because of this, he now owes Bacchus thrice his weight in gold.
He was found by Peor's band of thieves not long after and taken in by them.
~The novel takes off four or five years later. ~
That's all I'll be putting up for Nikos today. Lemme know what ya'll think or what else you'd be interested in seeing.
I may be updating the blog appearance sometime soon. I'm just not happy with the article layout. Just a heads up! ;) I also have a short story coming out next week, and I will also have another character profile on Bacchus out soon, so stay tuned!
-Dalriana
*Upcoming*
1. Dear Writer: Don't Limit Yourself
2. Comics and Pacing
3. Bacchus Character Profile
4. April Short Story
Let's Chat!
1. What is your favorite part about creating characters?
2. What are some of your top tips for good character development?
3. What do you think a character profile should look like/include?
Role: Main Character
Hair color: black
Eye color: brown
Skin tone: a little tanned
Age: Unspecified. Between seventeen and twenty.
Appearance
Average height but shorter than lots of other men (is able to take longer strides nonetheless). Thin but fit. Usually has a smile on his face. Most often dressed in black or dark grey. Has a brand mark on his right wrist which he binds up in a dark colored handkerchief to avoid detection. Clothes are always a bit dusty and worn-looking.
Skills
THEFT
BASIC SELF DEFENSE (Nikos isn't much of a warrior, or a sword master. In fact, he is not even very skilled in combat. He knows basic self defense if he runs into a problem, but overall, Nikos is more of a harmless rogue and less of a fighter).
ACTING AND IMPERSONATION (He even dressed up as an old duchess once and tried to swagger about in heels. He was called out pretty soon).
AGILITY
STORYTELLING
Personality (mostly ENFP)
Generally an optimist with a charming attitude. Charismatic and quite over-confident, but not necessarily obnoxious. Overwhelmingly extroverted. Has a lot of energy which he devotes to achieving challenges. He is a bit of an over-achiever as well as a performer. Relies on intuition as well as observation, making him a little too curious for his own good.
He has never been voluntarily aggressive in personality so his style consists more in non-violent theft.
He finds excitement in confrontation, but is slow to hurt people.
His companionship with the band of thieves (need name suggestions for this group. Any ideas?) is what matters more than anything to him. At the end of the day, his friendships are always his top priority, and the most valuable thing he has ever possessed.
Background
Nikos found himself alone and unwanted at thirteen.
He had relatively no education except in the way of thieving. He can read a little, but only slow and sloppily.
He soon began thieving. First for food, and then as a means of support. He began to find a certain thrill in stealing.
In his early teens he had a run-in with a wealthy lord in an attempt that was too ambitious for his current skill. Because of this, he was branded on his wrist for attempted theft.
A little while later, he found himself in trouble with the law again and made a bargain with Bacchus in order to escape punishment. Because of this, he now owes Bacchus thrice his weight in gold.
He was found by Peor's band of thieves not long after and taken in by them.
~The novel takes off four or five years later. ~
That's all I'll be putting up for Nikos today. Lemme know what ya'll think or what else you'd be interested in seeing.
I may be updating the blog appearance sometime soon. I'm just not happy with the article layout. Just a heads up! ;) I also have a short story coming out next week, and I will also have another character profile on Bacchus out soon, so stay tuned!
-Dalriana
*Upcoming*
1. Dear Writer: Don't Limit Yourself
2. Comics and Pacing
3. Bacchus Character Profile
4. April Short Story
Let's Chat!
1. What is your favorite part about creating characters?
2. What are some of your top tips for good character development?
3. What do you think a character profile should look like/include?
Already this character sounds like all sorts of fun ;)
ReplyDeleteMy favorite part of creating characters is seeing them develop before my eyes. I love to watch them become three dimensional characters with motives and hopes and dreams.
Thanks! Yes, I agree. It's absolutely fantastic to see how they develop and grow. It's almost like they do it on their own sometimes. :)
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