Post by Asinity on Nov 14, 2017 18:50:29 GMT
Name: Borongo
Age: 30
Gender: Male
Rank: Exiled Mercenary
Age: 30
Gender: Male
Rank: Exiled Mercenary
Appearance:
Most people would describe this dark-haired Boteri as menacing and disheveled. His matted dreadlocks are sometimes gathered together but most often hang from his head like a decade-old mop. Though his skin is often dirty or sweaty from travel, work, or otherwise, Borongo visibly maintains himself as much as the usual Trevastine peasant, which would embarrass most other Boteri. The man's face isn't uncomely, but an air of unchecked confidence mingles with his ever-appraising dark eyes to create a fairly unfriendly countenance. Combined with his weathered armor that seems to be pieced together from various outfits, and clothing that has certainly seen better days, Borongo is one who is most often alone or on the road. He often carries a spear, forward-pitched falcata, and a shield all fashioned from wootz steel.
Personality:
Borongo has a bad reputation, and due to his unapologetic level of confidence, the man seems to wear this reputation like a badge of honor. He smirks at quiet comments, grins at those who try to steal a glance at him, and quietly laughs when confronted with rumors of his exploits. It is clear that the man makes few apologies, and has a fairly checkered past. Borongo will shift from blatant disregard to a business-like friendliness if it is clear he stands something to gain, though he saves a fair amount of contempt for those who try to exploit him. All in all, it is fairly evident that he has more friends than enemies, but also that he is savagely effective at his profession.
History:
The name "Borongo of Ekhet" is fairly known throughout Boterin. To most, it refers to a shamed individual who is both hated and revered for his role as a talented killer with no allegiance, and his disrespect for the mainstream gods. Though little is known about the man's past, it is widely-accepted that Borongo started out as a soldier for the shah of Ekhet. Over the course of battles and engagements with other shah, Borongo developed a savage, merciless behavior in combat and a habit of desecrating the corpses of those he defeated. His actions were seen as an offense to the families of the slain as well as the gods, which only served to fuel the ego of the warrior. Though the warrior gave no excuse for his behavior, it is rumored that Borongo lost a loved one when he was young and never recovered.
He challenged many of his leaders when they would call him out on his actions, which resulted in every one of them losing their lives in single combat. Eventually, Borongo faced execution and abandoned the shah of Ekhet. From there, the warrior served a number of different forces for financial gain. His talent in the art of murder was undoubted, and though the people who hired him often faced criticism from those who served them, Borongo's effectiveness at winning battles was unquestionable. Soon, however, the warrior would push his luck too far.
One evening, after a rather bloody battle in service to the shah of Kulkarest, Borongo was prodded into a drunken brawl that ended in the death of a captain who happened to be a relative of the shah. He realized very quickly that this discovery would lead to his execution, or possibly, worse. The warrior managed to escape from the scene and bought his way onto a ship that was headed to Trevast. For two years now, Borongo has wandered the land of Artis as a nomadic sellsword of sorts. His reputation in the lands of Trevast is little better than in his homeland, and though he escaped the wrath of the shah of Kulkarest, there are still many dangers he faces in this foreign land.
He challenged many of his leaders when they would call him out on his actions, which resulted in every one of them losing their lives in single combat. Eventually, Borongo faced execution and abandoned the shah of Ekhet. From there, the warrior served a number of different forces for financial gain. His talent in the art of murder was undoubted, and though the people who hired him often faced criticism from those who served them, Borongo's effectiveness at winning battles was unquestionable. Soon, however, the warrior would push his luck too far.
One evening, after a rather bloody battle in service to the shah of Kulkarest, Borongo was prodded into a drunken brawl that ended in the death of a captain who happened to be a relative of the shah. He realized very quickly that this discovery would lead to his execution, or possibly, worse. The warrior managed to escape from the scene and bought his way onto a ship that was headed to Trevast. For two years now, Borongo has wandered the land of Artis as a nomadic sellsword of sorts. His reputation in the lands of Trevast is little better than in his homeland, and though he escaped the wrath of the shah of Kulkarest, there are still many dangers he faces in this foreign land.