Toph
Aug 17, 2023 22:38:33 GMT -5
Post by Toph on Aug 17, 2023 22:38:33 GMT -5
Toph
Gender: Cis Male
Age: 31
Race: Human
Nationality: Born in Darkveil but grew up in Capitol Landing
Appearance: Bald, pale-skinned, blue eyes and a healthy brown beard. Short, skinny, with a posture like he's apologizing for existing. Very prone to display a sly smile as if laughing at an inside joke he made with himself. Soft skin and hands, completely built like someone who has spent decades at a desk away from the sun.
Personality: Toph is extremely curious, analytical, and starving for knowledge of all sorts. He's proud that he has risen above his parents' station. He's averse to conflict and would rather trick or outsmart a foe rather than resort to violence. He's soft-spoken and committed to making a positive difference in the world. In spite of his appearance, he's actually very confident in his abilities but finds it convenient to be underestimated. He is somewhat prone to using his own internal logic and terminology and has to put in an effort to be understood by others at times. He actively cultivates a sense of wonder about the world.
History: Toph's parents are from Darkveil but moved to Capitol Landing when he was young in search of a better life. They worked hard and managed to secure an apprenticeship with a small-time merchant who taught Toph how to read, track inventory, keep records, and eventually larger tasks like managing shipments. Toph worked mostly indoors from the start of his apprenticeship to the age of 31, around 20 years. Recently, he's become tired of spending his life confined and only learning of the world secondhand, through others' written accounts. He decided to set out with his savings and become what he calls an "Investigator"; a seeker of all sorts of knowledge who relies on cunning and analytical skill to make a living. As he would put it, "Researchers are too academic, Adventurers are too 'fighty', Explorers are too aimless, so at least with 'Investigator' someone might be tempted to pay me to uncover secrets. Secrets are valuable knowledge, so that counts."