Quinton
Quinton is a middle aged former guard in Asheria that now works in taming and training horses for the hamlet with his daughter Anika and Aelia . He can seem distant and has an air of laissez-faire to him but works hard and ensures things are taken care of that he has seen to be his responsibility. The man carries a soft odor of cloves and body odor from days in the field and his skin has been tanned from the sun. Those who know him are fully aware of the weight of the past that looms on his shoulders but the man has moments of a joking demeanor. Calloused hands heavy from past conflicts and working in the field mire any softness to his touch but rarely stern. Quinton seems fine with the company of his children and those he works with on the farm, keeping pleasantries but not abiding is drinking with others he does not know. Requests of being trained in any sort of martial prowess is met with chuckles and dismissals as his lessons of such only seem to be garnered to his children and close workhands of the field.
No one can deny that Quinton knows a multitude of subjects and is well trained in each of them. He goes out of his way to ensure tasks he has accepted in complete, even when not supervised or reminded. That being said, sometimes Quinton's personality will rub others the wrong way as he can seem not caring or dismissing others concerns he sees as fruitless.
Quinton dresses accordingly to the task at hand. His field attire is simplistic, a common shirt and work pants with boots and maybe a belt to secure tools. He still carries and maintains the tools of his trade from his past. Secured in a lockbox he has retained much of his military issued equipment. On special occasions or with some effort by an elder, Quinton will wear his fully military uniform with the marking of his station removed. The simple but elegant padding and plating of his wear would suggest those with rank structure experience lean him more towards an officer ranking but his attitude carries one of a grunt. This set is kept in pristine condition as much as it can be, mired with marks from old battles.
Current Standing with Party: Neutral
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Quinton is overall in a prime shape for his age. Despite years of training and injuries sustained the former soldier moves with a quickness and agility that surprises. Recent injuries from a gnoll ambush has crippled his arm but it does not look like it will slow him down at this point.
Special abilities
The man known as Quinton is a master of the blade and techniques to hinder his opponents and control the battlefield. Whether it pertains to disarming an opponent, closing the distance with devastating effectiveness, or forcing an opponent to lose balance, Quinton has shown time and time again that single duelist will never stand a chance against him.
Specialized Equipment
Quinton carries a longsword with the Asherian crest on the pommel, a simple owl coin structure. This blade is maintained and tended to each night, even if not used in the day prior. This is likely from his military training of the past as he takes stock of all of his equipment methodically. At his hip is always a long dagger, sheathed in a scabbard with old runic and embroidery designs on it. This has not been drawn in the presence of others but the style and uniqueness of the weapon would suggest it is either a keepsake of a loved one or something else all together.
Personality Characteristics
Savvies & Ineptitudes
The man is known to be an adapt bush cook of the sort, recognizing the type of spices to utilize in roasting of root vegetables. More than once Quinton has taken charge of stalls during festivals and has served up simplistic but filling meals. Roasted beets seem to be his particular favorite thing to cook, despite staining of his teeth and facial hair when consumed.
While Quinton will never outright say it, he enjoys teaching others in both methods of combat as well as theories on tactics and studies to do so. One thing he demands of those he accepts to tutor is full devotion. This can be done in terms of doing their own homework when it comes to methods of training and explaining the actions behind the madness.
Likes & Dislikes
- Quinton's vice seems to be a mix of drink and smoke. The taste of cloves and scent that hangs over him is a dead giveaway of his arrival. Surprisingly enough, he avoids smoke during mission and his attire does not carry the scent. Some who have attempted to gain his favor with gifts of smoke and drink will find disappointment as he retorts with a gift that hinders his health is not the best of things but he will accept it none the less.
- There is nothing Quinton loves more than a good game of dragonchess. On quiet evenings Quinton can be seen on the porch, indulging in a game himself or with one of his daughters. Despite years of games, Quinton has only been defeated a handful of times but there is always a lingering doubt planted in his rival's heads if he truly gave it his all. The man seemed to be a tactical genius and favors feinting openings to allow a quick and brutal end.
Age
42
Date of Birth
26th of Redfall, 3105
Birthplace
Children
Eyes
Deep caramel brown
Hair
Straight shoulder length, light grey strands
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Olive toned with mild sun spotting
Height
6'2"
Weight
203 lbs
