Basic Information Damian Taylor Teach is a twenty-five year old male Ailor Damian was born to Deacon and Verginia Teach, in the coastal port town of Darby, New Ceardia. Damian’s two younger siblings, Dionne and Declyn, still work and live in Darby. His elder brother, Devante, has long been lost at sea, along with his father. Damian lives aboard his ship, The Merry Mason, frequently docking in Regalia and Mithril. Damian wishes to make as much money as possible without ending up in prison. He formerly working for Cassius Paloin to deliver “shipments” to seemly random places. He is now in the employment of Christopher Black, a captain in his navy and a bodyguard. Visual Information Body Description Damian stands at 5’8” and weighs roughly around 151 lbs. He has fairly narrow shoulders, making up in arm muscle. Instead of a pair of hands, Damian sports a hook to replace for his lack of a left hand. His frame lacking in traditional bulk is fitted with a chiseled chest. His feet and hand are considerably smaller than the rest of his body, proving difficult to do simple tasks. Damian has an abundance of scars and tattoos along his body, but the most prominent ones being of the name Merry Mason tattooed on his wrist. His skin is tinted to a tanned hue, though not to dark to appear other than Ceardian. Despite his stubble face, Damian’s body isn’t lacking in the body hair section. His arms and legs cover in a thicket of body hair. Head Description Damian has a highly prominent jawline, having a primarily triangular shaped jaw, similar to his smaller frame. His cheekbones are slightly higher than most, it giving off an illusion of optimism. His chin is rather long, appearing broad and flat. His face is void of wrinkles, giving him the image of youth. Damian possesses roundish almond eyes underneath symmetrical eyebrows. He inherited his light blue eyes from his mother, a dominant trait among his family. His gaze often gives of an air of confidence that borders arrogance , often accompanied by a smug look. Damian has a coppice of hair upon his face, though it only being stubble. His flint black hair runs in cropped locks over his face, though is usually brushed away to reveal his dashing face. Damian has a scar running along the right of his jaw and ends near his right ear. Also, Damian sports an ample amount of piercings along his ear, three industrial bars dotting the cap of the ear. He has no other noticeable handicaps. Clothing and Accessories Damian tends to furnish himself in black leather clothing, being his coat, boots, leggings, and glove. Underneath, he wears a red vest. The lack of armor is due to want of mobility, and his continuous voyages, where one shouldn’t weigh themselves down or they’ll sink. Given to him by his older brother Devante, and from him his father, and passed down by the generations, an old silver compass, marked with the scars of time. Recently, Damian has attached a chain to the compass for easier handling. Due to his lost of his hand, Damian filled the void with an hook. The hook is the same size as a hand, once used to carry boxes. Behavior Information Personality Traits Courageous: Damian willingly goes on rash plans, despite if the odds are against it. He is aware of both his strengths and weaknesses, confident with his capability of fighting. Deceitful: Damian says whatever wants to be heard whenever asked for his opinion. This frequently happens when he is with a woman. On the other hand, when he is with a man he respects or knows not to lie to, he would state what truly is on his mind. Charming: Damian’s intriguing appearance and his captivating voice can easily attract a crowd and fill them with inspiration, filling his crew with hope before a battle. His ease at persuading makes it easy for getting what he wants. Untrusting: Damian has trouble trusting those he doesn’t know, especially if they are of high noble birth or a government lackey. He is more lenient towards a woman though. Farsighted: Whenever out in sea or land, Damian remains a perceptive posture. His laid-back appearance is at vigilant alert, though he may not appear it. Reckless: Damian can sometimes neglect his practicality, making rash decisions during combat. His bold actions may end up with him regretting them. Sly: Damian can be profoundly clever. He searches for ways to get what would better him and his allies. This however may come at the expense of others. He isn’t cruel, but he will not feel guilt from burdening those who deserve it. Resourceful: Placed in numerous situations where less conventional means were needed, Damian has become more level headed and resourceful. Thrill Seeker: Damian has an unhealthy attraction towards challenges. Whether it be a muscular man or assertive woman, he loves the thrill that comes when he overcomes the challenge. This can sometimes lead him to situations where he can get into a struggle he can’t win. Likes Woman: Damian has grown fond of woman companionship. He spends many nights residing with a woman. He finds it difficult to form deep relationships with any female, thinking that he wouldn’t be able to support a family and that he would end up like his father, never being present for them. The Sea: The rhythm of the waves clears his mind of all stress, the sea being a source of freedom while he is aboard the Merry Mason. He sails out to escape any problems or reemerging of the past. Fighting: The sheer rush that flows through his veins when a duel breaks out gives him a unmeasurable thrill. Damian wouldn’t go around beating up anyone he meets, but if someone were to initiate a duel he wouldn’t shy away. Testing His Limits: Damian is always trying to improve. He feels that the only way to improve is to take risks, often, he finds himself in a hazardous situation from it. He heavily relies on his physical skill, which he is confident of. Dislikes Betrayal: Damian has grown a stern hatred to betrayal ever since the Imperial sailors left the smugglers to die. Whenever a betrayal is discovered he grows particularly harsh with them. Guards & Goody Goodies: Being one who doesn't particularly believe in laws, Damian often disputes with guards and the like. His company often consist of those who share his beliefs, avoiding those who support the law and such. Pompous Individuals: People who think they are better than all those around them agitate Damian. Growing up in a poor family, he has watched as the rich class feasted as the poorer ones struggled to provide for themselves. Boredom: Damian can’t stand still for awhile. If bored, he will scramble for action. Abilities and Disabilities Strengths Damian is especially defensive, able to receive heavy blows and continue onwards. His fortitude keeps him going, willingly receiving a few blows to land a critical strike. Always displaying his stunning smirk, Damian is rather charming, able to captivate almost any woman he sets his eyes on. Whenever a woman of interest passesby, he is quick to be distracted and even faster to introduce him to her. From travels across Aloria, Damian possess a diverse knowledge of multiple Alorian cultures. He knows the best way to trick an Mekett out of his money and the best alcohols an town has to offer. Weaknesses During an pirate attack upon The Merry Mason, Damian received an heavy mace blow to the his right ankle. His right leg tends to stiffen at times and he has to relax it for it to loosen. Damian tends to easily get distracted. Whenever an pretty girl or a simple bird flies overhead, Damian would lose all attention of the current situation. Due to his left hook, Damian has difficulty utilizing large weapons, or anything that requires two hands. This challenge carries over into regular life too, unable to carry large objects His smaller, lean frame doesn't fair to well against larger, muscular opponents. He can easily get overwhelmed by strength alone. This leads to his defensive combat style, waiting for the larger opponent to trip over himself, then strike. Combat Styles Damian’s combat style is mostly defensive. He allows the attacker to strike first, parry his attack. He repeats this until the opponent is knocked off balance, using the opportunity to subdue his opponent. If this is during naval combat, he is well knowledge in the ways of boarding, ramming, and cannoneering. Weapons of Choice Blade of Bounty: A Imperial Naval cutlass entrusted to his father. Found on a piece of wreckage of The Black Bounty. A fine steel cutlass that Damian keeps on person at all times. However, with the new weapons law in Regalia, he is forced to leave it behind aboard the Mason. Storm Breaker: A sturdy dirk strapped to his side. It’s lightweight makes it useful for carrying around all day. Hook: Damian had filled the void of his left hand with a hook. It had proven convenient on multiple occasions, in combat and in common life. It is capable of deflecting attacks from smaller or thinner weapons such as daggers and rapiers. Relationships Devante Teach (Brother): Damian and Devante were as close as two brothers could be. They were always seen dueling, pushing each other to the other's limits. Damian has assumed the Devante and his father died aboard The Black Bounty, and grows vexed whenever they are mentioned. Cassius Paloin (Trusted Business Partner) Christopher Black (Employer and Friend) Naushe Kearny (Annoyance of a Guard) Life Story Damian was born to Deacon and Virginia Teach in the small coastal town of Darby, New Ceardia. Deacon was the first mate aboard The Black Bounty, a vessel in the Imperial Navy. While his father and his brother Devante, who also worked aboard the Bounty, Damian spent his childhood exploring the mountains that backed the village and swimming out on the shore the ran along the other side of Darby. He joined the navy as soon he had reached of age, being designated to The Black Bounty. Devante taught him what all the men did aboard the ship and the basic understanding of how to get a ship to sail. As he grew up, he was trained how to wield a cutlass by a wizened quartermaster aboard the Bounty. Time on The Black Bounty past quickly, the crew not seeing much action except from the merchants avoiding tariffs that occurred everyone and awhile. Two years since joining the Imperial Navy, Damian was assigned as the helmsman of the ship. He became an well voiced member of the crew. The sailors and him spent their nights in the hull socializing. The sun shined overhead with sweat beading off his brow. They were off in the Yellow Sea, and the heat was rising significantly. Land had left view hours past. Spirits were high as they continued their route back to New Ceardia. He noticed Devante sparring with the wizened quartermaster, the sailors forming a ring around the pair. He watched from the wheel, the crew’s attention on the duel. Devante had knocked the quartermaster into a corner. Damian turned his attention over to the sea, noticing a schooner along the horizon. He called out to his father and the captain signalling them to the incoming ship. Their black sails advanced as the crew hastily prepared. The battle seemed swift, their crew jumping aboard the Bounty. The Imperial sailors were swiftly slaughtered. Only a quarter of their crew remained when Damian reached his father. The captain’s blood was splattered on Deacon’s coat, making him the captain. Another pirate ran towards them. Damian hastily attempted to parry, but the pirate’s pure force knocked the blade from his hand, and another swing chopped his left hand off. His father gathered the pirates attention to draw him away from him. Damian looked around, bursting in panic. Devante was with two other sailors near the aft, while the quartermaster was instantly surrounded by the pirates near an cannon. The quartermaster knew that he wouldn't survive, for he threw a nearby lantern into the stockpiled gunpowder. The deck was torn to pieces, the quartermaster and pirates were blown overboard, the sea turning red. Damian gaped at the gore, when suddenly a pirate tackled into him. His feet fell from under him as the two tossed over the railings. Water splashed over his face as he sunk deeper into the sea. The sun shined in his eyes as he attempted to rise from the wooden floor. An iron anklet chafed his leg as he got into a sitting position. Men in dark clothes were working on the deck of the ship. Damian first thought they were the pirates who attacked the Bounty, but he noticed that the ship was entirely different. He asked a passing sailor where he was. The smuggler replied, The Merry Mason. The smugglers told him that they had fished him out of the sea. The Black Bounty was lost to the sea, his brother and father probably with it. While he was kept in chains, the crew treated him fairly. He was well fed and allowed to walk the deck at times, but he still felt weak from the shock of his left hand being chopped off. It was midday about a week later when the pirates who attacked the Bounty fell upon the smugglers’ ship. The smugglers were able to keep them from boarding. Damian was released from his bounds and ordered to man an cannon if he wished to not meet the same fate his family did. The battle was drawing to a stalemate, with only minor holes in the hull. The situation was grim until an Imperial ship sailed into view. The smugglers cheered, thinking the Regalians would surely save them. No one thought that they would run away from the criminals, but that was exactly what happened. The Imperial ship fled the pirates leaving them to fend for themselves. The pirates went to ram the Mason, the smugglers fire multiple holes into their hull. The pirates jumped aboard, their own ship beginning to sink. Damian was astonished with how the Imperial sailors had fled, but was drawn back into the battle as a smuggler fell dead before him. A pirate charged towards him. He hastily grabbed the corpse’s cutlass and parried his attack. Damian met his eyes, seeing he was one from the prior attack. With a fury he strengthen his attacks, running his blade through the pirate. The pirate still stood, elbowing him in the chest. He fell his cutlass falling from his grasp. The pirate was nearing. He reached for a weapon, anything would do. He panic as his fingers wrapped around a large hook used for carry shipments. The pirate jumped on top of him, Damian slashing the hook into the pirate’s throat. His clothes were covered in blood, his clammy cold hand still holding the hook. He tossed the pirate corpse of his chest as he went to stand. By then the pirates were mostly killed off, with only a few smugglers dead. Damian never went back to the navy. All faith in the Empire, or at least it’s current leaders, was gone. He had joined the crew of The Merry Mason, gladly accepted thanks to his assistance with the skirmish with the pirates. Damian fell heavily into drinking, having difficulty coping with the death of Devante, Deacon, and his friends who were aboard the Bounty. He also grew fond of spending nights with woman found in taverns whenever they make dock. He found it difficult to have any true feelings for any true woman, afraid that he would be unable to protect her from harm. The Merry Mason endured multiple skirmishes with pirates, Damian becoming skilled in combat. His left hand now replaced with the hook from the last skirmish. They didn't involve themselves with pirating, but limited themselves to smuggling. Less attention came from smuggling than most other acts happening off in sea. As the years went by, he became more accepted by the crew. Eventually he became the first mate. The aging captain recently passed from ammonia during a particularly bad storm. Damian, now captain of The Merry Mason, lead the crew to even larger profits as he started to take on larger shipments. Time went by, yet the memory of the battle aboard the Bounty still haunted him. He thought of returning to Darby, to check on his mother, but he couldn't face her and explain why he had survived when so many others didn't. However when they sailed past Darby, the town visible from the deck, he turned sails towards his coastal hometown. His mother’s reaction was a teary one at best. His younger siblings were now living their lives as honest citizens. Seeing that his family was living a happy life rid him of the guilt of the Bounty. He is trying to improve to honor his father’s memory, now in Regalia looking for more honest work. Damian still possess some of his more roguish attributes though, The Merry Mason and crew made their way to Regalia seeking out new opportunities. In Regalia, Damian first got a job working for Cassius Paloin as an transporter for his growing trade empire. However, with Cassius heading into war, business got slow and Damian was forced to find other employment. He was employed into the service of the Noble Christopher Black. Now a Captain in his navy, he spends his evenings protecting Black and his kin.
