『 Kristopher Vermillion 』
"Kris"
18 years || Male || Bisexual [Lean unknown]
Role: Rider
Appearance:
This male's hair is a feature he takes pride in. His hair is a thick head of curls, though they appear to be rather loose compared to tight spiral curls. While Kris does have a lot of hair, its length only reaches the back of his neck, ending right above his eyebrows in front of his face. It also covers the tops of his ears. The top is slightly longer than the bottom, allowing him to pull the tops of his hair into a small, spikey, ponytail, it is too short for much else. You would need good lighting to discover his hair is not black, instead, it is a very dark brown. An attractive feature of this young man. His hairline is not visible unless pulled back, and then you can see he has a slight widow's peak.
Kris stands at the taller height of 6"4'. Exactly one inch above his older brother. His shoulders are broad and his build is leaner. Part of his life growing up consisted of swordsmanship training, and other athletic activities, so this rider is left with a lithe figure. He is agile and graceful. Deadly and poised. He has worked for years to achieve this. His skin tone can be referred to as "sand", and has warmer undertones. Kris tans rather nicely and as a result his skin darkens the more he is exposed to the sun, ending in a dark tan by the end of summer.
This male doesn't have many noticeable birthmarks besides one rather large one he keeps hidden. It's not as noticeable as most, but it is as large as his hand and is right over his ribs, on the right side of his body. It is a lighter coloration of skin compared to the rest of him, that does not really tan, it stays more of a lighter white color though it is flat. If you were blindfolded and ran a hand over it you would be unable to detect it. It is less noticeable due to its coloration being neutral and similar to his skin, but he is rather self-conscious about it. Other marks he has included a few tiny moles scattered across his arms and face. A feature most only notices when close up with this prince, is his hazel eyes. The iris surrounding his pupil is an amber-like brown, a rather light color with small golden flecks dotting the area. The remaining half of his eye, is a paler green, growing darker as it reaches the end of his iris, which has a dark ring surrounding its outer edge. His orbs are framed by long, dark lashes.
Kristopher's facial features appear more feminine, with soft slightly angled brows sitting above his orbital rim, more comparable to that of women, without being completely feminine. His noes is narrow and shorter than that of your average man, though it is rather straight looking. Now his cheekbones are also more prominent, though not in a way that gives his face a tight look, or one that makes him seem as if the sides of his face are "dented". This male's jawline is defined, but not completely sharp, while his lips are full with a soft cupid's bow.
This male's scent can vary depending on the occasion, he can sometimes take on a more salty, fresh scent after a swim in the ocean. His home is on the coast so this is a more familiar and regular scent. Swimming was something he particularly enjoys and likes to spend time doing. Or he can have more if an earthy scent such as a less pungent variation of sage, commonly found in prairies. He does not have a distinctive scent. Even if you cannot recognize his smell, you will be able to recognize his voice. Kris's voice is rather smooth and deep sounding. At a glance, his walk is also rather smooth. He moves at a faster pace while his head is held high.
Attire:
Kristopher particularly likes jewelry. He has a variety of rings and a particular necklace he almost never takes off. It's a loose-fitting piece made of thin leather-like material with a detailed silver cross on the end. Kris isn’t really religious, he just likes how it looks. He doesn't care for bracelets as much. He keeps his clothing simple, normally sporting a light, loose-fitting blouse of some sort, though keeping some of the buttons on the top partially open, and a pair of black pants.
Personality:
Kristopher is a social being, enjoying the company of friends and acquaintances, though can be more reserved towards new faces. With convincing, a new person may be able to open him up more, but not enough to make him delusional or leave secrets unguarded. He tries to keep his private life, and his family guarded, he doesn't like to talk much about it. Kris often finds himself having suspicions about new faces, he has been used before, so he won't be quick to completely open up to someone until he is confident he can trust them. His personality tends to attract all types of people, he is naturally a more flirty person, he is somewhat aware of it and will occasionally put it to his advantage. Subtle comments or expressions, body position, and change in focus all contribute to this. He keeps his “friends close, and his enemies closer”. In any event, those he doesn't particularly like, but needs to get along with, he can whip out his charm, making him seem as if he is totally and completely interested in them. Though this can quickly turn if he starts to get annoyed, which will clearly be seen in his expression or tone of voice. He won't get physical over a disagreement.
This male is an observant creature, picking up on verbal cues such as a change in voice, or physical cues such as a shift in stance or motion of the hand. He tries to be careful about the situations he puts himself in, however, his confidence may blindside him at times. Make a bet? If Kris is confident he will double the stakes. Offer a duel? Let him grab his sword and he'll be there. Besides this, Kristopher is rather intelligent, he enjoys studying dragons and strategizing, particularly for defensive, and offensive purposes. Battles and their endless possibilities of them fascinate him. He is quick to learn, tending to pick up on new techniques or skills particularly well. He becomes quite excited, taking rather faster and his deep voice becoming a pitch higher if he is extremely passionate about a subject. Kristopher often uses his hands to talk as well, it helps him express how he is thinking.
This rider gives off a confident air, though not in a way that suggests he is cocky. His posture is rather good, holding himself high and up to his full height, his actions swift and sure. He tends to be bolder when masked, making moves he normally wouldn't if others knew who he was, such as more risky moves during battle or training. This also boosts his bravery, allowing him to loosen up and make his motions more fluid, allowing him a more accurate strike at his target. If not out at a gathering or with friends you can find Kristopher in one of two places. The first is in some sort of training grounds, he is always looking to make himself better and increase his skills. The second is with his horse, whether he is riding alone or with his friends, a quick ride allows him to clear his mind and re-focus. Though due to him being separated from his good friend, he will be found with his friends. The third is off studying somewhere, “sharpening his mind”, dragons fascinate him, and they are his favorite subject to learn about.
With friends, you can find Kris to be a rather outgoing person. He also tends to have more of a sarcastic side and does like a good joke. Roughhousing is a fun pastime of his, which includes putting his friends in friendly headlocks. His laugh is more high-pitched and just funny to hear. This rider is a trustworthy character, he is not one for gossip and will have your back if you have his. He can be stubborn at times, if he is passionate about a subject or convinced he is right there is hardly a soul that could sway him. Kristopher is also quite protective of those he cares about, including family and friends. He will do all he can to protect them.
Dragon: Open
Strengths & Weaknesses:
Kristopher has great swordsmanship, you could say he was "born with a sword in his hands", the motions come fluid and natural, and he has been practicing all his life. This is partially for defending himself and partially because his father grew up teaching him the art. He does enjoy horseback riding and is rather skilled at it, Kris doesn’t know if any of this would translate into dragon-riding. Kris is also quite strong, relying on brute strength to get through some of the daily activities he enjoys.
Kris is a confident man, which may lead to his downfall in the end. He may take on challenges too large for him to face, putting him in dangerous situations. While he is good with a sword, he tends to struggle more with any hand-to-hand combat, he can hold his own, but not very well.
Likes & Dislikes:
Good craftsmanship - He particularly likes working with wood, carving handles for daggers, and such. Though he prefers metals and stronger materials for swords that he would use in combat. He wants a job done right, and hates to see a job rushed.
Horses - Particularly horseback riding, a skill he is working to perfect. Hunting expeditions and free-riding would be done on his horse. A stallion he named Altivo, though the horse is not in Ederia, it is back home.
Dragons - This one is more obvious, he has been fascinated with them since he was little.
Rude behavior - He will not tolerate any towards himself or his friends. He finds it rather annoying.
Pointless conversation - If you are going to take up his precious time talking about the pattern of the clouds or how you just noticed that the woodchips surrounding the plants are a shade off their normal color, or some bullshit, he doesn't want to hear it.
Tight spaces - The man likes his room.
Affiliations:
Mircea - His childhood bestie <3
Backstory:
Kristopher was born in Ederia to his two lovely parents, around age 6 they divorced and his dad moved away. He would switch off spending his weekends with his father and the weekdays with his mother. His father lived in a city a few miles out from Ederia and owned horses. Which got Kris into horseback riding, his horse Altivo, lives there. His father also spent time teaching him the art of swordsmanship. With the upcoming choosing ceremony, he decided to stay in town with his mother longer, and his fascination will drive him to visit it.
Other: I love the Waterhorse. 
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