Raider brats

Out-of-Character Name: Lunarcat7
Character's Name: Tarnish
Gender: Male
Adult Height: 42"
Height: Extra Large
Build: Medium
Appearance Description:

It's hard to say what, if any, brilliant colors Tarnish might have been born with. A fluffy ball of darkness, Tarnish has extensive melanism that makes not only his coat jet black, but also his eyes, nose and claws. A void of rich black, deep as a moonless night, Tarnish's pelt is thick with a wiry, wooly consistency that makes me look extra fluffy.  As he ages he'll grow into a slender and svelte young man. His round puppy form will melt away into the athletic build of a hunter.

A wolf built for running and stamina Tarnish is muscular without having a bulky build. However, he'll never quite loose the wooly, fluffy aspect of his coat. It will be most prominent in his rough though the fur on his face and limbs will start to smooth out revealing a long, narrow muzzle, and tall, pointed ears. His paws are noticeably larger than the average wolf and house his jet black claws which are sharp, retractable, and about the size of a mountain lions. As such his paws are shaped similarly to house these unique weapons. Tarnish will eventually grow to a height of 42".

One peculiarity of his pelt is that whenever he is scarred the fur grows back snow white. As of yet he remains unscarred but living a pirate's life all but guarantees that will change. In many ways he is a blank canvas just waiting for life to start leaving its marks.

Mutations:  Retractable mountain lion claws.

Personality:

Self-Assured • Sarcastic • Adaptable • Spirited • Determined

Tarnish is a self-assured wolf. He feels confident in his ability to take risks and manage his own life and he doesn't much appreciate interference from others. He has an inner compass that gives him certainty in his decisions even if the consequences of his actions might beg to differ. No one can tell him what to think. They can guide. They can suggest. But he alone has the authority to form conclusions, make decisions and act. This accountability for living his life does not intimidate him, on the contrary it feels natural. No matter what the situation is he's able to come to a conclusion and once he does he sticks by it. Tarnish is not easily swayed by someone else's arguments, he will keep himself on course despite the pressures and storms around him.

Sarcasm comes easily to Tarnish whose dry sense of humor rolls easily off his tongue. He's also fond of puns and loves a good 'dad joke'.  Witty and active, Tarnish is something of a problem solver, which comes in handy when hunting and responding to prey movements. While he may not be the smartest wolf around he is resourceful and uses what is available to complete the tasks he's presented with. This adaptability allows him to flourish in a number of environments and if anything he enjoys exploring new landscapes and learning about the creatures that live there.

Spirited and ready to take on the world, Tarnish is the sort of wolf to get back on his feet swiftly after being knocked down. He has a distinct determination once he decides to do something and will doggedly pursue it no matter how many failures he has to endure before accomplishing his goal. Tarnish takes pleasure in the simple things in life. The way the dawn light plays off the ocean at daybreak, the smell of salty air, and of course a good brew with friends. As fun as it might be to amass treasures, nothing beats the freedom to go where one will and the thrill that comes with stirring up a little trouble now and then.

Alignment: Chaotic Neutral

Skills: Fighting | Hunting

Intended plots: I'd like to get him skilled up and plan to get as many of the hunting related awards on him as I can. He's going to want to raid as soon as he possibly can and generally be all about the pirate lifestyle.