Auron Dunwalde

Auron is a tall, muscular man in his late 20's hailing from Ala Mhigo. He has a love for his family and homeland despite being forced away. Auron is from a relatively renowned family from pre-war Ala Mhigo although he's never acted the part. While he never was the heir to the family name Auron always had big shoes to fill in terms of living up to his father and older brothers expectations. Since the fall of Ala Mhigo, Auron has become a Hunter of sorts either that be for people or monsters depends on the contract. Although most of his 'fame' comes from being an experienced combatant in the Ul'dahn Colliseum and other fighting pits.Auron is usually loud. self-assured, and a bit of a hot-head. Known for his fierce fighting style, reckless antics, and a fighting spirit that knows no limits. Its not uncommon to see him to fight to exhaustion, or at least until he's incapable of continuing. Auron is a proud fighter and sees himself as a pillar of strength, more than willing to help his friends at a moment's call. and just as willing to use that strength against his enemies.

History

WIP, This is more a long summary of his story and only really touches on what happens and does not explain his thoughts, feelings, and general characterization which is much easier to express through actual RP.

PRE-FALL

The Dunwalde Family was what could be considered a "great family" in Pre-Imperial takeover Ala Mhigo. Auron's parents, Deron and Mira Dunwalde, were ambitious Ala Mhigan's who sought to further their influence and legacy of their family. His Father was a veteran soldier turned and local 'war hero' from the autumn war, and from a long line of soldiers and fists of rhalgr. His mother was a merchant who’s knack for finding good deals and networking among the Gyr Abanian's was well known. His parents were a whirlwind romance that managed to last, both loyal and loving until their last breaths. Auron has an older brother named Efraim Dunwalde who is a zealous soldier for Ala Mhigo and served as Auron's role model growing up. Efraim was stoic and always seemed to know what to do. Auron also has a younger sister named Rina Dunwalde, who was only 6 when the Garleans attacked Ala Mhigo. She took after their mother, a charismatic and clever girl.Young Auron was boorish and stubborn. Often he was rough with his close friends and peers, and always getting into fights, no matter how much bigger they were. Seen as immature and rowdy, which much to his father and brothers dismay gave him a poor, uncouth reputation. Deron had sent Auron, his mother and sister all out of the capitol to the east during the Civil war against Theodoric. The family staying in the pre-imperial occupation, Werlyt. While Efraim and Deron assisted the rebellion in hopes to free Ala Mhigo from its tyrannical ruler, the family stayed in the beautiful area. After the war, Aurons family was reunited, though it wouldn't last. Once back in the city proper Auron, his mother, and sister all received word of the iminent Garlean Invasion and a letter from his father bidding them to flee to Eorzea. Auron was ready to drop everything to fight for and support his homeland, and he did so, the young Auron devoting himself to the fight until he was confronted by his father as Garlemald had finally brought the fight to the streets of the city. Deron, furious that Auron was fighting instead of assisting the family, ripped into him before sending him to find his mother and sister. He made his way to the family estate where they were supposed to be packing things away, but alas, he was too late, finding his mother on her last breaths and his sister missing.

REFUGE IN ULDAH

Auron knew not the fate of his Father and Brother at the hands of Gaius van Baelsar. He was swept up in the resulting exodus of his people heading towards Eorzea. Some looked to the young Auron for leadership as his family was once one of the great families that held political power in Ala Mhgo proper, however, he was much too young and inexperienced. Too shell-shocked from the encounter that saw his family killed to respond to any sort of questions, mostly pertaining to the whereabouts of his Father. With the caravan of displaced refugee's he traveled far into the shroud, however he and his people were plagued by the greenwrath. The gridanians ultimately turned away their caravan, who still harbored resentment towards his people for The Autumn War, The great Hyur exodus continued into the desert where many died due to the harsh conditions and low supplies for such a journey. Auron now carries resentment towards the nation of Gridania, and likewise for The Syndicates of Ul'dah who were not kind either, offering only small amounts of aid in exchange for servitude. His people were to become mercenaries, miners, and fighters for the blood sport that was the Colliseum of Ul'dah. Treated little more than slaves while in the city they had no where else to turn to...Once his people had begun settling Thanalan in the township of "Little Ala Mhigo.", Auron decided he couldn't stay with his people any longer, the guilt of his family's death heavy in his heart. He joined other refugee's within the outskirts of Ul'dah. The young Auron took any work he could get, joining the miners guild to make what little gil he could to survive. While he was far from happy he had formed some camaraderie with the other refugees'. The first steps outside of his shell in years and he slowly began to burgeon into the man he would become. Though this too would come to an end eventually, one of auron's friends, a woman he came to know as a second sister was assaulted by a brass blade. He intervened to stop the attack, but was brutally wounded, gaining the iconic scar across his face. The guard however, was murdered. However, a cunning, conniving Elezen managed to pay off the other blades, but doing so meant Auron would be his champion within the Bloodsands...

THE STORY SO FAR

HW: Auron struggled initially in the Bloodsands, but not for the reasons you would think. He was given an outlet for the rage that had built up in his youth, and combined with the training from his father and brother… he was a brutally efficient fighter. Which only meant that his opponents were defeated without a ‘satisfactory combat’. Often ending in their death or more suffering at the hands of the Audience. The old Elezen serving as his manager had to step in, teach him the ways of the arena. That charisma and panache were necessary if he wanted to avoid harm to more of his people. The rest was history, the Coliseum validated all his bad habits, his cocky demeanor, flashy and aggressive fighting style, and a dire need to be front and center of any attention. He'd more than earn back his freedom, using his winnings to pay off his manager and finally set after his goal. Freedom for his homeland. Chartering a cart to take him to Gyr Abania once more to try and take back what was lost and join the resistance. It was there he was reunited with Efraim, who had blamed Auron for the death of their mother and capture of their sister, Rina. Efraim had ascended to a high ranking member of the resistance. Efraim was bitter towards Auron and had him ostracized by his and many other rebellion groups for his immaturity and inability to follow instructions. This wasn't far from the truth, and it stung. Leading the brothers to fight and him disbarred from joining as Efraims reputation gave him great sway with the rebels. Despite his damaged relationship with his brother and the other rebel leaders he eventually found refuge with a more 'Radical' group of the rebellion, The Masks. The Masks were led by a mysterious masked figure who went by 'The Griffin', an ideal that could not die and one that had sought to free Ala Mhigo, no matter the cost. Auron served there for a long period until the events of The Griffin being replaced with another, Ilberd. This 'new griffin' took over turning the group into a far more radical group, "no matter the cost" took a new meaning under his leadership, and at first... Auron was okay with it, content to bring the Garleans to the sword in the name of revenge. Eventually though, Auron's conscience caught up to him. The things Auron did under The Griffin's banner all in the name of Freedom for Ala Mhigo haunts him to this day. This came to a head on the lead-up to the assault of Baelsar's wall, leaving shortly before the events that occurred there, not wanting to pull the Eorzean alliance into their fight.The incident at the walls claimed the lives of all of his comrades, their loyalty to The Griffin leading to them being sacrificed to the primal Shinryu. Grief claimed him, a shadow of the man he was, losing everything important to him a second time. While he was still shunned by his brother and the rebellion for his actions, and not able to face the refugees back in Little Ala Mhigo or Stonesthrow. Auron elected to stick to what he knew best, violence. Becoming a wandering mercenary and seeking a reclusive life away from his people. Overcome with grief, rage, and the voices of the dead he was on a thorough path of self destruction. Though he'd sometimes run into his former friends from the refugee camps, he'd be quick to walk away and avoid conversation, not able to confront them, or even himself, about what had happened.SB- SHB: Now that Ala Mhigo is freed, Auron finds himself conflicted. He wants to return home, but knows his sins will not make him welcome there...So, he stayed away. Even after the liberation Auron had still been travelling far and wide working as a mercenary, he’d racked up large amounts of debt to syndicate members, nobles, gangs and any other money lenders. Most of this money was never used for personal gain however, begging the question of where its going. The self-destructive behavior furthering with consistent battles with thugs, bounty hunters, and other mercenaries sent after him to collect, but they’d never collect. He had nothing. Either they’d take their cost in blood or force him into completing a favor fit for a man of his skill. Either way, more battles and violence came, and survival was what he did best.Auron would jump from job to job. Never staying in one place too long for one reason or another. Some places he found a more lasting presence, but anywhere he went he slowly began accruing people that cared for him. He found himself being fundamentally changed by the people that stuck around him, dragging him back into the light. Its a mystery to him, but it changed his perspective, and for the first time in years he found himself wanting a life beyond just survival. Leading him to come to the decision to finally return home. Joining the Ul’dahn adventurer’s free company to assist in the war effort at the Ala Mhigan border.EW-Current: Auron returned to Eorzea after the war came to a standstill. Taking up his old career as a sell sword and pit fighter. Earning himself the nickname "The Chariot" a tarot card which characteristics were ideals of his own, and eventually adopting it as an alias. With the events of Endwalker, Auron was in Thavnair during the initial attack. What was meant to be a vacation of sorts, turned into hell very quickly. Moving to aid in the defense of the nation. He had managed to drag a girl back from the brink of turning, but was forced to slay the monstrosities her parents had turned into. Seeing a bit of his former self in her grief, he tries to help the best he can. Visiting her orphanage often and helping where he can, basically all but adopting her. After the final days he was often seen travelling between Ul'dah, Ala Mhigo, and Thavnair. His connections to each drawing his attention. Often being leaned upon by his brother to help with domestic affairs while he and the rest of the Ala Mhigan military handle rebuilding. Most often serving as, you guessed it! a mercenary. Mostly tasked with the hunting of Blasphemies and other never-do-wellers within the Gyr Abanian province. Once the fighting was done though, a new problem presented itself. Adapting to an era of peace was difficult. He wasn’t well suited for day to day work, he lacked the necessary education or experience to settle down in a typical line of work, nor were the people he fought for this peace and freedom for Ala Mhigo there to celebrate it with him. He was a stranger in his own homeland, an anomaly. After a long while of deliberation, he eventually decided to travel west to the new world where a journey of self-discovery awaited him.MORE TBA

Appearance

Height: 6'4"
Weight: 246 lbs.
Build: Athletic and Toned Musculature
Eye Color: Emerald Green
Hair Color: Light-Brown, Sun-bleached ends
Skin Tone: Tan
Voice: Deep, Sarcastic tone.
(Voice Claim: Carlos Oliviera)

Auron has long unkempt brown hair with a pair of braids on the right side, a gryphon feather and beads tied into the end of said braids. His hair is sun bleached from long periods of outdoor work and training. He has a pair of strong eyebrows, a trait uncommon in most Ala Mhigans. Vibrant emerald green eyes. A scruffy brown beard and a scar on his right eyebrow, his most prominent scar however is a scar that lies in a deep horizontal line across his nose. He sports a large, somewhat faded tattoo across his back and upper arms of a Gryphon , an unfortunate reminder for himself and others of his time serving under the fanatical Griffin. The man has many scars across his body from a career of merc work. He often wears loose clothing favorable to keeping a wide range of motion, but can also sometimes be seen wearing more armored attire when on more dangerous jobs.Often at his waist one may find a number of things depending on the situation, A small pouch for leves, contracts, and bounties. Smaller pouches for of alchemical reagents like potions and other substances that give him a boost in healing, or defenses in more dire fights. He often carries a mask of some kind to conceal his identity, most commonly a facemask of some sort, or something to hide the more defining facial featuresNotable Scars - Head: right eyebrow, Horizontal slash across his nose.
Torso: Thin Stab scar just below his left Clavicle, long thin scar along right ribs. large 'X' shaped scar on his right shoulder.
Arms: Right forearm has a grisly scar from a bite of some large animal, as well as a deep knife would near the elbow. His hands and wrists are damaged from unarmed fights, and are often covered due to their unsightly appearance.

Basics

Name: Auron Dunwalde
Age: Late 20's
Gender: Male
Race: Highlander Hyur
Nationality: Gyr Abanian/Eorzean
Birthplace: Ala Mhigo
Job: Mercenary, Monster Hunter
Sexuality: Bisexual
Relationship: Single
Aether Aspect: Fire
Jobs: Monk, Warrior

Skills

Weapon Training-Unarmed (Master)
-2 handed weapons (Master)
-Swords (Expert)
-Bow (Average)
-Daggers/knives (Novice)
-Aether Manipulation (Novice)Combat Skills-Training
-Tactics
-Monster Lore & AnatomyAdditional Skills-Minor Alchemy
-Herbalism
-Cooking
-Survival Skills
-Ala Mhigan PoliticsFighting Styles-Muay Thai
-Boxing
-Kick Boxing
-Judo

Likes/Dislikes

+ Fighting	x Garleans
+ Good Food & Company	x Magitek
+ Flying/The Sky	x The Shroud
+ Training/Exercise	x Owing a Debt
+ Hot Springs	x Reliance on Gods
+ The Seabreeze & Ocean	x Cold Weather
+ Wit and Banter	x Slothfulness
+ Animals	x 'Delicate' Work

Personality

Pre-Imperial Ala Mhigo- The Dunwalde family was a well respected family before the fall, perhaps some who were familiar with old Ala Mhigo would think Auron looks familiar to the Old War Veteran turned Bureaucrat, Deron Dunwalde.
Ala Mhigan Rebellion - Auron served in the Ala Mhigan rebellion pre-liberation, he was part of an aggressive faction that brought the fight to the Garleans, but left after his disagreements with 'The Griffin'. Perhaps you've seen his wanted poster in Garlean terrotories?
A Faded Tattoo - It isn't hard to tell that Auron was at one point a loyal soldier under 'The Griffin' with the old tattoo on his back. It is faded and scared over in some areas, indicating its age, but a large tattoo is not so easily removed.
The Chariot - An Alias of sorts he often uses when operating in anonymity. A tarot card that symbolizes Victory, Success, Confidence, and Strong Willpower. Traits he associates with himself, thus he took on the moniker when asked what to call him in the underground fight pits. 'The Chariot' is often seen charging into the fray as his fighting style leans itself to a more agressive approach. Maybe you've seen him at these fight pits or another locale of anonymity?
Wanted Debtor- Auron is wanted by some moneylendors and has racked up a serious amount of debt to the syndicate and others. The amount fluctuates as he is quick to offer up his services in lieu of monetary payment. Investigators would find large sums of money sent to different locations. One in to the old residence of his family, Another an address in Garlemald of all places, and the last to an Orphanage in Thavnair. All sent under the Moniker of "Aleksander".
Tavern/Inn- Auron frequents taverns, bars, and Inn's looking for work. He developed a taste for alcohol but, due to the unique properties of his monk chakra, he cannot get drunk without some serious stuff. Usually he can be seen socializing, rabble rousing, or flirting with the locals.
Mercenary Work - Auron has been working as a Merc in Eorzea for awhile now, maybe you’ve heard of him? Or maybe you have a contract for him?

RELATIONSHIPS

Key

★ - FRIEND
♥ - ATTRACTION
♪ - FAMILY
⚔ - HATRED

● - POSITIVE
✖ - NEGATIVE
✔ - BUSINESS
? - UNCERTAIN

★● - Rinh'a Nhari: Someone he met through a mutual 'friend' named Nio. The two don't have the closest of relations due to their closed off nature, but Auron would consider him a friend. Usually meeting in fight events, or through mutual business at The Crown the two often have a teasing relationship but hold respect for one another. Rin helped Auron with learning Aether Manipulation and how to better control it. Although Rin and Nio's teachings bordered on the Insane, they seemed to have worked out in his favor, Auron's natural endurance allowing him to deal with the drawbacks of brute force techniques.★● - Nio Jiin: A classic take of 'Frienemies'. Much like his other friendships its centered around violence, teasing, and being a general asshole to one another. Nio helped Auron learn to control and manipulate his Aether alongside Rin. Their 'teaching' somehow worked for the better or for the worse as it set Auron on the path to becoming the Monk he is today. He thought Nio was dead after a tragic accident where her home blew up, but it seemed she faked her death and is now back to hound and annoy Auron whenever they happen to occupy the same space.★● - Sa'ran Hotgo: Saran was one of the first contacts Auron made with the Collective, An organization that he was a part of for a while. She quickly gained his respect for her battle prowess and leadership skills. He assisted her with various missions and jobs while he served under her, eventually taking over her division once she was made co-leader of the collective alongside her husband Jebei. While Auron is no longer a part of the collective he still views Sa as a good friend and tries to catch up when he can, most oftenly through spars.★● - Toshi Katsu: While most see Toshi as the 'Crazy Frog Man' Auron got to know the person behind the mask. The two were both division leaders of the collective for a time, and both departed from the organization at the same time and for the same reasons. While always a bit 'nonconventional' the Xaela has always offered good counsel and Auron values his takes on people and groups.

Thanks for reading! I am located in the MST, but my times vary depending on my schedule, but my most common time on is the evening hours-Night hours for RP, you may see me around earlier but I usually try and devote the daylight hours for content and then RP to wind down at night!Please be respectful of OOC/IC, some of the knowledge in this Carrd isn't available for everyone to know! If you metagame me I will be upset and likely will ignore it.I prefer Para RP but I am fine with shorter posts back and forth. Generally I mirror others posting patterns. In busier places and events I default to short posts though to not clog up the chat.I love long term plots and stories, while I prefer things to be organic feel free to whisper me in game if you want to start a plot, or involve Auron in one of your plots. I give out discord to people I trust and have RPed with before. If you are one of these people I am fine with discord RP, just know I'm slow to respond on there.All roleplay partners must be over the age of 18 IC & OOC.This character is by nature a bit darker due to his past and the plots I engage in. Themes of Mental Trauma, Torture, Violence, Etc. are not your preference please be warned or keep things light.NO ERP SOLICITATION. Please dont spontaneously ERP at me. Romance RP is fine, RP that leads to ERP is fine. Give me the burn and the build up first. Though dont be surprised if I elect to "fade to black" if its more comfortable.

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