Horakhti
Jul 19, 2023 3:26:15 GMT -5
Post by Horakhti on Jul 19, 2023 3:26:15 GMT -5
Horakhti
Gender: Male
Age: 22
Race: Lizardfolk
Nationality: Marsh Flats
Appearance: Horakhti has a hulking presence standing at 7’10” even with his hunched posture and weighing upwards of 650 pounds. His tail is just over 5’ long by itself, incredibly thick and round at the base transitioning into a paddle shape to the end. His most striking feature is the frill plate that extends straight back in line with the low slope of his head, making a diamond shape with the sides fanning out and the back ending in a tip. The rest of his features are mostly crocodilian in resemblance. His head itself is wider with large, conical teeth exposed on the side of his mouth past his lips. Horakhti’s thick hide has osteoderm plates embedded in it all over the top of his head, arms, legs as well as his neck, back and tail. The rest of his skin is relatively smooth compared to the rest of his body. He has several rows of ridge plates that start behind his head and run the length of his back where two tall ridges carry on down the sides of his tail. His hands and feet both possess large claws, but these are more stout as they are more used as a tool than as a weapon.
Personality: Horakhti is a reserved individual, only taking initiative in situations,conversations, and topics that he sees value in. He has a habit of relying on guttural responses when he isn’t interested in the conversation or topic, leading many to think he is hardly more than a barely sapient beast. However, his preference for life outside of the large capitals and cities outside of the Marsh Flats, bantering for goods through completing tasks or trade of other items, and practical possessions over status symbols doesn’t help to contradict that idea. People who have garnered Horakhti’s trust will find he is very willing to do jobs, tasks, and requests with a drive, content in knowing he has a worthwhile pursuit. If someone happens to consistently engage him through talking or doing tasks, they will see a person of dedication to prowess, long tempered insight, and deep connections.
History: Born and raised in the Marsh Flats, Horakhti only spent the first few years under his parents and just a few more with the rest of his brood. For the handful of remaining years of adolescence, he stayed in and around Lilicors Village. He fished and hunted for both food and what profit he had left over, as well as whatever labor jobs he could find to support himself and his growth. Horakhti worked with other fishers during the spring to pull nets on the spawning runs in the deeper channels through the marsh, as well as made himself a deterrent for the more aggressive wildlife that made such endeavors usually costly.
After one extremely “exciting” run, he got directed to the fighting pits as a new activity for him, both as something to take up his time and the profits of both coin and reputation. His first few bouts were varied in their outcome, pure force and mass and limited fighting skill only goes so far. Dissatisfied with his failings, Horakhti desired to improve, needing both training and more experience. He funded his new path with protection for explorers wanting to investigate the ruins deep in the Marsh Flats, picking up few things for himself at the time, scavenging items and equipment from those along the Flood Road, and hunting down creatures that posed a nuisance to locals. Years have built scars and experience, expanding his territory to most of the Marsh Flats for travel and work. Horakhti now is looking for more, new challenges and greater growth.
After one extremely “exciting” run, he got directed to the fighting pits as a new activity for him, both as something to take up his time and the profits of both coin and reputation. His first few bouts were varied in their outcome, pure force and mass and limited fighting skill only goes so far. Dissatisfied with his failings, Horakhti desired to improve, needing both training and more experience. He funded his new path with protection for explorers wanting to investigate the ruins deep in the Marsh Flats, picking up few things for himself at the time, scavenging items and equipment from those along the Flood Road, and hunting down creatures that posed a nuisance to locals. Years have built scars and experience, expanding his territory to most of the Marsh Flats for travel and work. Horakhti now is looking for more, new challenges and greater growth.