Symon Kyne
Captain-General Symon Kyne
The sly and quick witted leader of The Emerald Eyes, Symon Kyne is a man of many talents, one of which is for gathering others of talent to take part in his mercenary company. Committed to his great grandfather’s vision of a company that is honourable and respects the common people, not merely run for profit, Kyne vows to be everything the Claw is not after his experiences with them, which he guards fiercely. He develops genuine comradery with his subordinate captains and inspires loyalty in his men alongside discipline.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Tall, slim, agile build.
Has large hands, limited sight due to one eye.
Body Features
Has a tall slim build, almost lanky. Still has a decent muscle frame for his age. Walks with a little swagger.
Facial Features
- Alert eyes, as if looking out for danger A sharp chin. A slightly crooked nose. Thin lips. Slight wrinkles on his face. A wart just above his left lip. Red, scarred flesh around the eyepatch.
Identifying Characteristics
Eye-patch over left eye. Under this lies an inch wide emerald that was put in to replace his lost eye.
Physical quirks
Right handed.
Twitches uncontrollably while seeing fire, sometimes blacks out.
Apparel & Accessories
Often wears a long black leather jacket, with copper studs, along with a dull green shirt and grey trousers underneath. He also has black boots and green quartz jewellery on his wrists and hands.
Specialized Equipment
Wields a kinetycist curved sword in battle, also is not unskilled with a bow and arrow.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Having grown up in poverty as his father, third son of a second son, squandered his money in gambling debts, Symon had a rough early life. Learning from unusual figures, he grew into a good fighter, but always strived for something more. After meeting with Kiyaribo and Dikkard, he was convinced to join the Emerald Eyes, and within three years rising up from a common soldier to a captain, challenged the old captain-general, Azraed ‘One Eye’ to single combat, and won.
Fourteen till eleven years ago, he became involved in the Grand Duchy of Hartstone’s civil war known as the Iron Scism, opposite the Company of the Claw. The battles between the two became more than just business, and while the circumstances are not fully known to us, Symon lost one of his eyes and since has vowed vengeance on the company’s leader, Yekkat ‘the Beastmaster’ Tarran for his alleged crimes.
Gender Identity
Man, he/him
Sexuality
Straight
Employment
Having been working as a freelance investigator and mercenary through his early adulthood, Kyne joined the company founded by his great grandfather about fifteen years ago, and within two years, challenged its previous leader, whom he saw as lazy and corrupt to single combat. Coming out on top, Symon reformed the Emerald Eyes towards its traditional role as a company that protects the poor and has a strict code of conduct in war.
Accomplishments & Achievements
Taken command of a mercenary company just three years after joining, been regarded as a popular leader among most of the company.
Mental Trauma
While not open to Orek Steele about his past, he has a past rivalry with at least the leader of the Claw, Yekkat ‘the Beastmaster’ Tarran, which is deeply personal to him. Making him cynical and suspicious, while outwardly friendly with captains and men, tends to keep a distance from them.
Has a strong aversion to fire and tends to keep away from it whenever possible, always looking away. On occasions his gaze breaks, his composure may change and his jovial personality may break.
Intellectual Characteristics
Very much a man of action, Symon would happily take an open position if given the chance to, preferring to get the job done sooner rather than later. Due to some of his plunder, however, he often keeps in small company to minimise his risk as being a target.
Often wondering in thoughts, Kyne has a short attention span and unusual sense of humour, and can come across as eccentric to the uninitiated of the Eyes. Witty and charming, Kyne has many acquaintances, but very few who are close, one of whom was his ex-wife.
Morality & Philosophy
A somewhat philanthropic figure, Symon’s background gives him sympathy for the poorer and marginalised of society, and so he vows to give them places to stay and make a living outside of societal norms.
Taboos
Betrayal, exploitation and financial abuse, including gambling due to his father’s negligence and mother’s substance abuse.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
Dreams of setting a better standard for mercenaries than lazy greed. Has a strong altruistic concern for the less fortunate and marginalised in society, wishing to give them a place they can participate in.
Desires vengeance against Yekkat ‘the Beastmaster’ Tarran in time, though has mostly given up on this now.
Social
Family Ties
Has a former wife, Zoe, and once had a son.
Relationships
Species
Ethnicity
Age
43
Circumstances of Birth
Born into relative poverty.
Spouses
Siblings
Children
Pronouns
He/him/his
Gender
Male
Eyes
Light hazel in his one remaining eye
Hair
Short, black, spiky.
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
White.
Height
6”2 or 188cm
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