~Character Info~

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Name:Aren Lee Shadiene (Although he just goes by Aren Lee.)


Personality:

First off, Aren nearly always seems kind of calm and laid-back, like he doesn't give a damn about one thing or another. When he's not busy hunting monsters, he likes to try and enjoy his free time, whether that's chilling at the bar or playing cards with the other hunters in the local group. He's also pretty well known for having some kind of sarcastic remark about everything, and is a firm believer in the 'ask a stupid question, get a stupid answer' rule. Yeah, he can easily come across as a jackass. He's also a bit of a flirt with those of the feminine persuasion. While he might not want to get super close with anyone, he's still a young man with desires and needs.

Considering how he comes across to most people, it's hard to get close to Aren and honestly? He kind of likes it that way. His family used to be rather famous...and then infamous due to the actions of his late mother. He's afraid that if anyone found out that he was the son of a woman who murdered an entire town, they'd believe he might end up going down the same path. Not even the local group of hunters knows who he really is. Everyone believes he's just a lone survivor from that poor, poor town. While he gets along with some people fairly well, he's never really opened up to anyone. There's also the fact that his blood is incredibly toxic.

As he's the last of his family line, Aren believes it's up to him to more or less atone for his mother's misdeeds. So being a monster hunter is basically a very fitting job in his opinion. He can fight to protect those who can't protect themselves. It may not be quite enough to make up for the hundreds of people his mother killed, but there's more than a little satisfaction every time he saves a life. Doubly so if said life is a pretty lady~

Aren, while typically laid-back, actually finds the thrill of battle nearly comparable to the satisfaction he gets from helping others. The adrenaline that comes with a life or death situation is just incredibly appealing to him, and while his abilities are strong, he does his best to find foes that put them to the test both physically and mentally. It's...just not fun if a fight is easily won. He wants to work for it.

...there's also the spirit of an Undine residing within his body. While Aren doesn't know her name, nor is she willing to give it to him, he hasn't tried to expel her or let anyone else know. She's kind of motherly and is constantly chastising him for being reckless or crude. However, she actually cares about his well-being. Especially considering if he should die, she would too. She acts as a sort of mentor and guide, as well as lending him a clarity of mind in combat that few can attain that makes it seem as if time slows down around him.


History:

Aren was not born like a normal human. He was created by his mother using the DNA of his uncle to create a clone of him. He wasn't even originally supposed to have free will, as his body was originally planned to be a vessel for his uncle's soul. He was only three when Ceireia truly went off the deep end, sacrificing an entire town's worth of people to fuel a dark ritual that was supposed to summon the soul of her departed brother, a famous dark mage. Fortunately for young Aren, a group of hunters was nearby and intervened, managing to slay the crazed woman and save the boy. However, they didn't know who he was, believing he was just a random survivor.

He was dropped off at an orphanage in Boston where he spent the next seven years of his life, at least until he began to show some...odd habits. Such as the ability to walk into one shadow and emerge from another. Of course, this gained him the interest of a local group of hunters and he was offered the choice to stay at the orphanage or to join up with their group. There wasn't really a choice to be made.

The next several years were among the roughest of his life. Aren had to go through rigorous and difficult physical training, as well as having to keep up with basic education and learning how to fight. The region that used to be New England was basically a war zone, thanks to some cultist dabbling with the Necronomicon, and thus training both one's body and mind to face the horrors that stalked the night was incredibly important. Aren showed great promise, although he did seem like the loner type to most of the group. Despite this, he typically followed orders and worked relatively well with the rest of them.

Of course, there's always that one time. Following a tip he got from a local at the bar he had begun to frequent, Aren took off on his own to intercept a Shoggoth that had slipped past another group. As it turned out, there wasn't one elritch creature, but three. And the cultist that has summoned them. It was a trap. Disposing of one of the horrors was easy, but Aren found himself outmatched and outnumbered. As the cultist fired a pistol at him, he was ready to accept his fate, but the bullet never found its mark. A woman who looked as if she were partially made of water intercepted the shot, and as she collapsed, her spirit fled into his body. Finding his mind suddenly clear, he struck back at the creatures in a frenzy, although to him it seemed as if they were so much slower than before.

As he discovered after barely surviving that battle, he was possessed, but the woman's spirit remained vague, if not kind as to who she was. As to where she came from, there'd been a nearby colony of her kind and that she'd been seeking help for dealing with well, the creatures Aren had come to deal with in the first place. Bruised and battered, he returned to HQ where he was chastised and basically grounded until further notice. Taking off on his own had been an incredibly reckless act.

However, after a few weeks, his suspension was lifted and he returned to hunting alongside his allies and his newfound partner that dwelt within his own body. With her on his side and her ability to help calm him down in the middle of battle, he found his combat skills improving rapidly, allowing him to dispatch creatures that used to be beyond his abilities.




Abilities:
-Toxic Blood: A memento of his mother, Ceireia Shadiene. She was capable of creating various plant-related toxins within her own body. As a result of using her DNA to help create him, Aren's blood itself is laced with a variety of these toxins. Thankfully, this also renders him immune to many such toxins.

-Battle Clarity: Thanks to sharing his mind with that of an Undine spirit, Aren can occasionally enter a state of mind where everything seems to slow down around him, allowing him to counter and evade attacks he would normally be unable to.

-Shadow-Stepping: An ability passed down from his 'father'. Aren can more or less teleport by stepping into a shadow and emerging from another. The shadows must be large enough for him to pass through and must be within sight.

-Throwing Knives: The inside of Aren's jacket holds an arsenal of various throwing knives. From stainless steel, to silver, some blessed with holy water, some wrapped in charms. He likely has a knife that effective against nearly any type of monster.


Body and Appearance
1. Describe the character's height and build. Is he heavyset, thin, short, rangy?

Aren stands at about 6', and is slightly toned. He's definitely built for speed rather than strength.

2. How old is he?

21

3. Describe his posture. Does he carry himself well or does he slouch?

Oh, he's undoubtedly a sloucher.

4. How is his health? Is he fit or out of shape? Any illnesses or conditions? Any physical disabilities?

Fairly healthy and in shape. No disabilities to speak of.

5. How does he move? Is he clumsy, graceful, tense, fluid?

Aren's movements are incredibly fluid and with purpose most of the time.

6. How attractive is this character physically? How does he perceive himself in the mirror?

He's not half-bad looking, but his hair can be a mess. He thinks he'd be a decent catch if he'd let himself go beyond flirting.

7. Describe his complexion. Dark, light, clear, scarred?

Pale as fuck. It's in his blood.

8. Describe his hair: color, texture, style.

Black hair, about shoulder length, but usually pulled back into a half-assed ponytail. Not quite a man bun.

9. What color are his eyes?

Blue.

10. Does the character have any other noteworthy features?

Not really.

11. What are his chief tension centers?

His neck.

12. What is the character's wardrobe like? Casual, dressy, utilitarian? Bright colors, pastels, neutrals? Is it varied, or does he have six of the same suit?

He usually wears a long-sleeved shirt and a pair of cargo pants for casual wear. Otherwise, for combat he wears a kevlar-laced scarf and jacket.

13. Do his clothes fit well? Does he seem comfortable in them?

Yeah, they fit him well enough, and he'd replace them in a heartbeat if he didn't feel comfortable in them.

14. Does he dress the same on the job as he does in his free time? If not, what are the differences?

Read above!

15. You knew it was coming: Boxers, briefs or commando?

Boxers.



Speech
1. What does this character's voice sound like? High-pitched, deep, hoarse?

Aren's voice actor would be Clint Bickham.

2. How does he normally speak? Loud, soft, fast, evenly? Does he talk easily, or does he hesitate?

Normally on the softer side, and he doesn't usually have problems carrying a conversation unless it's clear that said conversation is going nowhere.

3. Does the character have a distinct accent or dialect? Any individual quirks of pronunciation? Any, like, you know, verbal tics?

No.

4. What language/s does he speak, and with how much fluency?

English, and a smattering of the ancient arcane language. She has been trying to teach him German.

5. Does he switch languages or dialects in certain situations?

No.

6. Is he a good impromptu speaker, or does he have to think about his words?

He usually likes to have time to think about what he's going to say.

7. Is he eloquent or inarticulate? Under what circumstances might this change?

Aren likes to keep things short and to the point, typically, so he doesn't waste time trying to be super eloquent and fancy with his words.



Mental and Emotional
1. How intelligent is this character? Is he book-smart or street-smart?

More on the street smarts side, but he has the equivalent of a high-school education.

2. Does he think on his feet, or does he need time to deliberate?

He's good at thinking on his feet in most situations.

3. Describe the character's thought process. Is he more logical, or more intuitive? Idealistic or practical?

He follows his gut nearly all the time.

4. What kind of education has the character had?

Combat training under a group of monster hunters and lots of tutoring.

5. What are his areas of expertise? What, if anything, is he interested in learning more about?

Biology, combat, and PE, really. He'd like to learn more about the different types of monsters and creatures that roam the world, as not all of them are evil.

6. Is he an introvert or an extrovert?

A good in-between.

7. Describe the character's temperament. Is he even-tempered or does he have mood swings? Cheerful or melancholy? Laid-back or driven?

Kind of even-tempered and laid back, but he comes across as pessimistic.

8. How does he respond to new people or situations? Is he suspicious, relaxed, timid, enthusiastic?

Aren acts relaxed, but is usually suspicious.

9. Is he more likely to act, or to react?

Act.

10. Which is his default: fight or flight?

Fight.

11. Describe the character's sense of humor. Does he appreciate jokes? Puns? Gallows humor? Bathroom humor? Pranks?

Bad puns usually make him groan, but he doesn't mind jokes or pranks for the most part...as long as they aren't aimed at him.

12. Does the character have any diagnosable mental disorders? If yes, how does he deal with them?

Aren has...slight PTSD thanks to his mother. He also has a voice in his head! But She is actually a 'living' thing and not just some figment of his imagination.

13. What moments in this character's life have defined him as a person?

His mother and a crazy dark ritual, getting picked up by a group of monster hunters, getting possessed by Her.

14. What does he fear?

Being unable to protect anyone.

15. What are his hopes or aspirations?

Honestly, he just wants to make a difference in the world. Save a few people's lives.

16. What is something he doesn't want anyone to find out about him?

His lineage.


Relationships
1. Describe this character's relationship with his parents.

The only parent he knew is dead.

2. Does the character have any siblings? What is/was their relationship like?

N/A

3. Are there other blood relatives to whom he is close? Are there ones he can't stand?

No.

4. Are there other, unrelated people whom he considers part of his family? What are his relationships with them?

The group of hunters he belongs to is kind of like a surrogate family.

5. Who is/was the character's best friend? How did they meet?

His best friend is a hacker named Leon Ceres.

6. Does he have other close friends?

Not really.

7. Does he make friends easily, or does he have trouble getting along with people?

It's not so much that he has trouble making friends. He just doesn't put in the effort.

8. Which does he consider more important: family or friends?

Both should be equal.

9. Is the character single, married, divorced, widowed? Has he been married more than once?

Single.

10. Is he currently in a romantic relationship with someone other than a spouse?

No.

11. Who was his first crush? Who is his latest?

His first crush was another orphan girl, but he doesn't remember her name. Most recently? The secretary for the hunter's association, Mila Voss.

12. What does he look for in a romantic partner?

He hasn't really thought about that.

13. Does the character have children? Grandchildren? If yes, how does he relate to them? If no, does he want any?

Pffft no. He might consider it in the far future, but not at the moment.

14. Does he have any rivals or enemies?

There's a handful of vampires who'd love his head on a brass platter.

15. What is the character's sexual orientation? Where does he fall on the Kinsey scale?

0. He's only interested in the ladies.

16. How does he feel about sex? How important is it to him?

While not incredibly important, Aren finds it an excellent way to destress after a hunt. Nothing like a life or death situation to get the blood pumping.

17. What are his turn-ons? Turn-offs? Weird bedroom habits?

Foreplay. While getting right to the juicy stuff is fine, he enjoys actually building up to it! And he's actually more fond of getting his partners worked up than himself.



Beliefs
1. Do you know your character's astrological (zodiac of choice) sign? How well does he fit type?

Aren doesn't follow horoscopes or anything like that.

2. Is this character religious, spiritual, both, or neither? How important are these elements in his life?

He believes in some sort of life after death, but he's decided to wait and see what comes. There's no point dwelling on it until that time comes.

3. Does this character have a personal code of morals or ethics? If so, how did that begin? What would it take to compromise it?

He won't harm children or unarmed women, steal from those who cannot defend themselves, or leave a situation that's going south that he believes he can help with. Basically, you have to knock him out or kill him if you want to break it.

4. How does he regard beliefs that differ from his? Is he tolerant, intolerant, curious, indifferent?

More or less tolerant. It's entirely dependent on what that belief is.

5. What prejudices does he hold? Are they irrational or does he have a good reason for them?

He is not a fan of undead or dark magic users.



Daily Life
1. What is the character's financial situation? Is he rich, poor, comfortable, in debt?

Kiiiind of on the poor side, but he makes enough to get by.

2. What is his social status? Has this changed over time, and if so, how has the change affected him?

People acknowledge he's there, and the group he belongs to is relatively well known.

3. Where does he live? House, apartment, trailer? Is his home his castle or just a place to crash? What condition is it in? Does he share it with others?

The group lives in the old Miskatonic University. It's not only a place to crash and call home, but a headquarters of sorts too.

4. Besides the basic necessities, what does he spend his money on?

Books.

5. What does he do for a living? Is he good at it? Does he enjoy it, or would he rather be doing something else?

Slaying monsters, helping people in trouble. pulling nekomata out of trees

6. What are his interests or hobbies? How does he spend his free time?

Reading, puzzle solving, and fighting. He spends his free time doing all of the above. And occasionally going out for a few drinks and flirting with girls at local bars.

7. What are his eating habits? Does he skip meals, eat out, drink alcohol, avoid certain foods?

Three meals a day. Not always the most appetizing stuff, as the area they're based in has sort of fallen into ruin, but he doesn't complain. He drinks whenever he can afford to.



Associations
Which of the following do you associate with the character, or which is his favorite:

1. Color? Green.
2. Smell? That damp smell that follows the rain.
3. Time of day? Evening.
4. Season? Autumn.
5. Book? The works of H.P. Lovecraft
6. Music? The sound of wind rustling through trees
7. Place? Whichever bar is nearest at the time
8. Substance? Alcohol
9. Plant?
10. Animal? Raccoons. He likes trash pandas