Cheif Mako
Cheif Mako Tepui
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Broad shouldered, physically fit.
Arms accustomed to throwing spears, and hauling nets.
Short legs, long torso
Body Features
Tribal tattoos adorn his back, torso and arms.
mostly representing the roots of the Kouzlo tree
Facial Features
Focused brown eyes. Dimples when he smiles. Broad flat nose, square jaw.
bushy black eyebrows
Identifying Characteristics
Short legs for such a tall guy.
Heavily tattooed, Blocky silhouette.
Physical quirks
Walks very chest first, almost like a peacock displaying.
Heavy foot steps
Special abilities
Can cast lightning in an 80ft beam so long as he is wielding his trident
Apparel & Accessories
Wears a dense grass skirt, as well as grass leis around his ankles and upper arms.
a thick decorative necklace made of shells woven grass and corals. during ceremonies he also ears a tall grass headdress
carries a ceremonial, yet highly functional trident made from whale bone and opals
Specialized Equipment
Magic +3 Trident.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Born of humble beginnings Mako excelled at the rights and trials of coming of age and was nominated by the tribe to run the trials of leadership.
Mako passed these trials at the age of 19 and rook over leader ship of his tribe.
Several years later he married his wife who he met in a near by village.
Education
Underwent the following Trials
- Trials of adulthood
- Trials of leadership
- Trials of navigation
- Trial of body
- Trial of mind
- Trial of sole
Employment
Chief of the collective Manaleyian tribes
Organizer of the Guardians of the Gods' Tree
Accomplishments & Achievements
Passed every trial on his first attempt (save 1)
Failures & Embarrassments
Took 5 times to pass his trial of sole
struggling to submit to powers beyond himself and what he could directly control.
His aversion to divine or celestial magic limits his ability to preform his duty to the Kouzlo tree properly
Mental Trauma
Nearly drowned during his final attempt at the trial of soul.
A Stormed raged that night and nearly drowned him as he sat upon the ritual platform.
The angry seas and skies of that night still haunt his dreams occasionally
Intellectual Characteristics
Direct in approach but strategic of mind his ability to problem solve has allowed him to maintain peace between the tribes, as well as the other kingdoms of Esparea
Morality & Philosophy
Problems cannot be solved by avoidance and therefore can also not be solved by anyone but the self.
Taboos
While he acknowledges the existence and importance of both gods and Lao Ki, he has a hard time submitting himself to faith or destiny beyond what he can eek out himself.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
Driven to prove that his people did not misplace their faith in him when they nominated him to run the trials and replace the current chieftain when he was only 19
Mako strives to prove that he truly was as wise and strong as he was perceived to be.
It is his desire to make his tribes proud, and carve out a place for them in the much more static world of Esparea.
Savvies & Ineptitudes
Sailing, spiritual linguistics, tactics
Likes & Dislikes
Dislikes religious magic.
Likes tradition and history
Virtues & Personality perks
Focused and wise, motivated by the good of the people around him.
Vices & Personality flaws
Refuses to allow for fishing expeditions during all but the most mild weather.
Fears storms.
Single-mindedly focused at times.
Personality Quirks
Heavy foot falls
Very loud booming laugh
Hygiene
Very hygienic, particularly fond of hair oils and perfumes.
Social
Reign
in his 23 years as chief Mako has improved trade relations with the other kingdoms of Esparea by convincing his people to at least keep their ports in consistent places, while still allowing for the cites and habitations of the people to move as their needs dictate.
Contacts & Relations
Organizor of "The Gaurdians of the Gods' Tree"
Chief of Manaleya
Synod of 9
Religious Views
Accepts the existence of gods, however believes that mortals demand to much from them and should solve their problems by their own hands
Social Aptitude
cool and confident
perhaps even appearing slightly arrogant though that is not the case.
Mannerisms
Likes to dance
has a commanding presence
Speech
loud, clear, deliberate
bassy voice
Alignment
neutral good
Species
Honorary & Occupational Titles
Chief
Age
42
Circumstances of Birth
Humble
Birthplace
Manaleya
Children
Pronouns
He/Him
Sex
Male
Gender
Male
Presentation
Male
Eyes
Browns
Hair
Thick, black, curly, bound in overlapping pony tails, shoulder length.
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Tanned
Height
6'3
Weight
200 lbs
Quotes & Catchphrases
Some men draw a circle around themselves, and that is where their duty ends.
Other men draw a larger circle to include their family, their friends.
and yet other men draw a circle around themselves, and their focus lies exclusively beyond that circle.
OuRah!!
Aligned Organization
Other Affiliations
Character Prototype
Strong headed but kind, stout of both heart and body.
Mako is the compassionate and traditional minded chief of Manaleya
Deeply protective of his people
Mako is deeply loved by his citizens and his family and is held in high regard by the other royal families of Esparea
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